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  • NURS 250: Professional Practice 2

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course builds on NURS 240 and the student's knowledge of leadership and management. Supervision and management of patient care are discussed. An emphasis is placed on the transition from student to graduate nurse, including the NCLEX-RN examination. Clinical experiences provide the student with an opportunity to practice al roles of the professional nurse in the health care delivery system. (2-4-3) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 215, HSCI 202, PSYC 101, PSYC 106, WRIT 101, LITR 210, and CIST 100 (All Grade of C or Higher). Completion of ATI remediation for NURS 220 and NURS 230.
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  • NURS 300: Nursing Pathway to Success

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) seeking advanced placement into the second year of the associate degree nursing (ADN) program, as well as former ADN students seeking re-entry and others as approved by the Dean of the School of Health Science. The course emphasizes the application of the nursing process and development of clinical judgment to provide competent, patient-centered care. Key concepts essential to success in the ADN program such as role transition, professional communication, and evidence-based decision making will be explored through theoretical content, clinical case studies, simulations, and reflective learning activities. LPN students who are transitioning into Level 2 of the program or students who are re-entering may be required to attend a one-day skills workshop. Attendance will be determined at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Health Science. (3-0-3)
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  • OFFT 140: Medical Terminology

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology emphasizing the language of medicine today. The focus is on word parts, their usage, and their meaning. Opportunities are provided to master the definition, pronunciation, and spelling of medical terms through a wide variety of practice and reinforcement modes. (2-2-3)
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  • PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This is a survey course designed to encourage the student to rediscover philosophical issues of historical importance and to develop philosophical techniques. (3-0-3)
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  • PHIL 110: Introduction to Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides an introduction to problems of moral philosophy. First we examine the problems intrinsic to making judgments which include value claims (as opposed to facts). Second, we examine the historical solutions to these problems and the ethical theories that they give rise to. Finally, we seek to apply these abstract ethical theories to a variety of particular contemporary moral issues. (3-0-3)
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  • PHYS 101: College Physics I

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This is an applied physics course for technical students and students needing an algebra-and trigonometry-based physics course for transfer to a four-year college. Included are topics from statics, the strength of materials, kinematics, and dynamics. Emphasis is on application, the theory and practice of the relevant measurement, and on the analysis of mechanical systems. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    MATH 130
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  • PHYS 102: College Physics II

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    A continuation of PHYS101. Included are the principles of fluid mechanics; acoustics; thermodynamics; kinetic theory; quantum theory; optics; and nuclear physics. Laboratories emphasize the application of physical theory to practical measurement problems. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    PHYS 101
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  • PHYS 105: Physical Science

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This is an introductory course in Physical Science emphasizing the Physics and Astronomy aspects of a Physical Science curriculum. Students will be introduced to basic concepts that will give them a grasp of the fundamental quantities used in building models of physical reality. (3-2-4)
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  • PHYS 202: University Physics I

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This is a calculus-based physics course for students needing a calculus based physics course for transfer to a 4-year institution. Included are topics from statics, kinematics, dynamics and periodic motion. The emphasis of the material is on the application, the theory and the practice of the relevant measurement. The analysis of mechanical systems is also emphasized. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    MATH 160
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  • PHYS 203: University Physics II

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This is a calculus-based physics course for students needing a calculus based physics course intending for transfer to a 4-year institution. Included are topics from electrostatics and magnetostatics. The emphasis of the material is on the application, problem solving, theory and the practice of the relevant measurements. The analysis of mechanical systems is also emphasized. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    PHYS 202 Corequisite:    MATH 161
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