Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog

Apr 29, 2024

Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Network and Wireless Technologies Significant changes have been made to some of the NWIT courses because of the consolidation of the network engineering program into the network and wireless technologies A.A.S. Students currently enrolled in the networking program should see a faculty adviser in order to select courses to complete their program of study. Montgomery College strives to provide the most recent software versions and courseware in our Information Technology Institute offerings. Please consult our website for the versions of Exchange Server currently being offered: www.montgomerycollege.edu/iti/networking/networking_home.htm
	NWIT 275 - Wireless Security (G only) An examination of wireless security problems to include the different techniques and software used by those who want unauthorized access to a network or computer, what security methodology exists, and what equipment and software are available for wireless security. Students work in teams as network administrators trying to protect the system or as individuals attempting to penetrate the system either overtly or covertly. PREREQUISITE(S): NWIT 173 . Three hours each week. Formerly NW 275. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze Local and Wide Area Networks including the Internet. Interpret network vulnerabilities. Evaluate various network countermeasures. Analyze network operations risks. Conduct network penetration tests. Implement network countermeasures. Participate in practice exams for information security (INFOSEC) certification. View Schedule of Classes
	NWIT 280 - Special Topics in Network Technology Courses will focus on varied topics within Network and Information Technology. Each course will be structured, based on technological advances, industry need, and/or student interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of department. Minimum of 15 hours of instruction for each credit hour. 1 - 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Specific outcomes for this course will vary by topic. Define theories and practices related to the special topic. View Schedule of Classes
	NWIT 290 - Information Security Capstone Provides a review of methods for identifying network vulnerabilities, implementing net- work defense, and exploring network forensics. Students have opportunities to implement a layered defense on a practical network, including using tools to analyze the vulnerabilities of a net- work. Additionally, students will research products that could serve as countermeasures against potential attacks, implement security features of the network’s operating systems, and develop alternate solutions based upon cost and level of security required. The course also provides students with the practice skills necessary to enhance their existing network security background and prepare for Professional Security Certification(s). PREREQUISITE(S): NWIT 246 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly NW 270. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills on issues related to cybersecurity. Explain current policies and practices related to threats against network infrastructures. Describe legal, social, and ethical concerns related to securing information systems and networks. Explain the differences between internal and external threats and how to defend against each. Discuss the important principles and theories that are used within the cybersecurity field. Propose solutions for real-world cybersecurity problems. List the different environmental and physical controls that can be used to protect an IT environment. Interpret business continuity plans and risk assessment techniques and describe the strategies used when creating a risk management process. Explain security training for end-users and the methodologies and tools used for security education, training, and awareness (SETA). Describe security ramifications, technology weaknesses, configuration weaknesses, policy weaknesses and human errors. View Schedule of Classes
	NWIT 291 - Cybersecurity Capstone A culmination of cybersecurity and networking theory and practice. Students will combine knowledge and skills gained by implementing the eight CISSP domain topic areas into a fictitious organization. Students will learn how to apply the tools, techniques, and knowledge gained in the program in a practical real-world example. The course culminates with a formal capstone paper and presentation. The course also prepares students for the ISC2 Professional Security Certification(s). PREREQUISITE(S): NWIT 246 or consent of department. One hour each week. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills on issues related to cybersecurity. Explain current policies and practices related to threats against network infrastructures. Describe legal, social, and ethical concerns related to securing information systems and networks. Explain the differences between internal and external threats and how to defend against each. Discuss the important principles and theories that are used within the cybersecurity field. Propose solutions for real-world cybersecurity problems. List the different environmental and physical controls that can be used to protect an IT environment. Interpret business continuity plans and risk assessment techniques and describe the strategies used when creating a risk management process. Explain security training for end-users and the methodologies and tools used for security education, training, and awareness (SETA). Describe security ramifications, technology weaknesses, configuration weaknesses, policy weaknesses and human errors. View Schedule of Classes
Paralegal Studies (Legal Assistant)
	LGST 101 - Introduction to the Legal System (G and TP/SS only) An overview of the U.S. legal system with an additional focus on the role of the paralegal professional within that system. Specific topics studied include the operation and structures of federal and state criminal and civil law systems; federal and state court organization; career opportunities for the paralegal professional in various sectors of the U.S. legal system; basic ethical considerations in the practice of law; legal research and writing skills; trial preparation activities and interviewing techniques; and introduction to specific areas of law such as real property law, tort law, contract law, environmental law, criminal law/procedure etc. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): ENGL 101 and POLI 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 101. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical obligations of paralegals and attorneys. Describe the functions of the paralegal within the legal system. Describe the trial procedures for both criminal and civil trials. Differentiate the functions of administrative agencies and other governmental entities, criminal justice agencies, and private law firms. Distinguish the operations and structures of the Federal criminal and civil systems with those of the state of Maryland. Demonstrate an understanding of various areas of law within the U.S. legal system. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 102 - Legal Research (G and TP/SS only) Focuses on the importance of legal research as a valuable skill set for the paralegal professional. This introductory course will explore the elements of an organize approach to legal research including traditional and electronic sources of research and commonly used research tools to include online research and use of secondary sources to include treatises, annotations, and legislative histories. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 102. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate how to locate federal and state case law. Demonstrate how to locate federal and state legislation. Demonstrate how to research legal issues using Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and other online resources. Demonstrate knowledge of facts, evidence, and rules of law to establish authority to support a legal position. Demonstrate knowledge of local rules, regulations, and legislative histories. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 103 - Legal Writing (G and TP/SS only) Focuses on the language, format, and content of legal writings. This introductory legal writing course will emphasize the techniques of legal composition and the required application of key facts, relevant law, and citation of sources, among others, in various forms of legal writings such as memoranda, letters, and legal instruments. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 103. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of how to organize and write a legal memorandum using proper format and content. Demonstrate proper methods of citation for legal documents. Correctly identify the elements of various types of legal letters. Identify the forms and style of legal briefs and demonstrate their proper preparation. Properly define basic legal terms and use them appropriately in preparing sample legal documents. Correctly draft simple legal documents. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 104 - Interviewing, Investigating, and Communication Techniques (G and TP/SS only) Introduction to the factors underlying effective communications and investigation within the legal environment. Techniques in interviewing, listening, and investigating will be presented and discussed. Students will have an opportunity to prepare for and to conduct interviews and draft investigation plans. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 104. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate actual interviewing techniques. Demonstrate the client-centered approach to interviewing. Describe the procedure required to interview clients and witnesses. Identify the various types of interview questions. Draft investigation plans. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 106 - Legal Ethics (G and TP/SS only) An exploration of fundamentals in ethics as applied to individuals in public and private settings affecting both personal and public policy judgments and decisions. In addition to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, this course will focus on the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly LA 106. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze ethical violations in fact situations. Describe how ethical decision making influences legal policies. Describe the fundamental rules of legal ethics. Demonstrate understanding of the ABA Model Rules and their relationship to the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 122 - Law Office Administration (G and TP/SS only) A study of the principles of law office administration including organizational structures, law office personnel, systems approach, equipment, timekeeping, bookkeeping and accounting practices, indexing and filing, calendar and monitoring systems, library and retrieval systems, the office manual, and the law office layout. Students will complete practical problems in several areas. Major emphasis will be on the development and use of systems in the law office, including software, with the expectation of increasing efficiency and reducing legal costs. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 122. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to effectively communicate the workings and management of a law office. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic ethical rules associated with the practice of law. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate in a professional setting. Demonstrate an ability to utilize current software for law office administration and case management. Identify proper law firm accounting and time-keeping procedures. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 200 - Cyber Law (G and TP/SS only) This course will examine the developing and growing body of laws associated with cyberspace. Students will examine laws governing e-commerce including intellectual property rights laws and discuss techniques for investigating and preventing cybercrimes such as identity and data information theft over the internet. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of how Internet thefts of information are commonly perpetrated Describe current and effective investigation techniques to search out cyber criminals Identify effective measures to help prevent Internet thefts of sensitive information Demonstrate an understanding of the various law enforcement and other government entities involved in investigating and prosecuting cyber crimes View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 202 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing (G and TP/SS only) An intensive review of the techniques of legal research and writing. The course will focus the students on the preparation of documents in criminal and civil cases from start to finish. There will be a focus on Bluebook citation, cite checking, legislative analysis, and administrative law legal research. Students will be required to participate in out-of-class and in-class writing assignments to include: interoffice memorandum, letters, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. Legal research in print and electronic formats will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in LGST 102 and LGST 103 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Prepare and submit legal briefs, pleadings, and persuasive motions in a criminal and civil case. Use the proper methods of citation for legal documents. Effectively communicate a position of law both orally and in written work. Explain all pleadings required in both civil and criminal cases and the time limits for filing. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 205 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (G and TP/SS only) In this course students will examine negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives for dispute settlement to avoid litigation. The course will focus on the resolution of conflicts utilizing the developed techniques, strategies, and methodology associated with mediation and arbitration and goal achievement negotiation. Students will also learn the training required for ADR practitioners and the role of the paralegal in this process. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the basis for the increasing need for ADR in the U.S. legal system Describe the differences between negotiated settlements, mediation and arbitration as forms of ADR Identify the circumstances and specific situations which particularly lend themselves to ADR Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate techniques in conflict resolution View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 210 - Torts (G and TP/SS only) The study of civil wrongs regarding the liability for harm caused by wrongful acts that violate non-contractual duties imposed by law. This course will cover various theories of tortious liabilities to include: negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. The course will cover defenses and remedies arising from civil actions. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 210. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the various defenses and remedies associated with tortious conduct. Demonstrate an understanding of the standards of conduct that result in tortious liability. Identify and utilize the documents necessary for tort litigation. Identify the elements of various types of tortious conduct. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 211 - Maryland Contract Law (G and TP/SS only) This course focuses on the common law of contracts and sales. Emphasis is placed on the elements of a contract, the types of sales, and the legal consequences as a result of a contract or sale. Students will become familiar with the negotiation of a contract, creation of a sale, and the interpretation of the relevant laws. Students will be required to draft several contracts and sales agreements according to the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code. Includes the paralegal’s role in assisting attorneys in contract review. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 110. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Characterize the role of the paralegal in assisting attorneys in contract review. Draft a contract and prepare a sales agreement in accordance with the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code. Describe the legal consequences of a contract or sales agreement. Evaluate a contract for compliance with the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 212 - Immigration Law (G and TP/SS only) An introduction to U.S. immigration laws as applied to personal, corporate, and public policy judgments. This course concentrates on questions of philosophy, public policy, and constitutional interpretation and will develop an awareness of how legislation affects administrative and judicial decisions involving immigration. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 212. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the various types of immigration visas. Define the key aspects of current U.S. immigration laws. Demonstrate an awareness of the defenses to deportation laws. Demonstrate an understanding of how court decisions have influenced immigration laws. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 213 - Intellectual Property Law (G and TP/SS only) A review of the laws which form the basis for what is commonly known as intellectual property. Students will examine the laws associated with copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Specific topics will include how those laws are used to protect trade secrets and creative rights; which trade secrets and creative rights may be protected; penalties for violation of the intellectual property rights of another; and how one goes about applying for the protections offered by those laws. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): LGST 210 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Explain how patents, copyrights, and trademarks are utilized to protect trade secrets and creative works. Define patent, copyright, and trademarks and describe the protections provided or associated with each. Understand the application process for patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Describe how intellectual property law is being utilized for new and expanding ideas, products, and services related to our growing information/technology based economy. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 214 - Domestic Relations (G and TP/SS only) An introduction to the practice of domestic relations law in Maryland. Instruction includes an overview of the process through which a divorce or child custody action proceeds from the attorney’s office through the courts. The rights of the parties are examined to include alimony, child custody, child support, and property. The role of the paralegal in this field will also be examined. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 114. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Articulate the rules for child custody determination. Compute child support amounts. Describe the elements or grounds for divorce actions. Demonstrate an understanding of the process through which a divorce or child custody case moves through the courts. Demonstrate an understanding of the grounds for alimony determination. List the different parts of a separation agreement. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 215 - Domestic Relations II (G and TP/SS only) In depth examination of current Maryland domestic laws to include: the Civil Marriage Protection Act; adoption; child custody; petitions for domestic violence protection; and divorce. The course will cover various aspects of a divorce proceeding to include: mediation, alternative dispute resolution, resolution, and collaborative effort practice. Students will be required to draft court pleadings and participate in classroom exercises. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 102 , LGST 103 , LGST 104 , and a grade of C or better in LGST 214 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the Civil Marriage Protection Act. Compute child support amounts. Demonstrate an understanding of the grounds for alimony determination. Draft a separation agreement and relevant court documents. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 216 - Real Property (G and TP/SS only) An introduction to the basics of real property law designed to enable students to identify the various forms of holding title to real property; to recognize the most commonly used types of deeds and to assess their validity; to understand the purpose and mechanics of title searches; and to recognize the parties and documentation associated with real property sales transactions. Students will have an opportunity to draft valid deed clauses and to conduct online title searches. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 116. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the historical forms of real property ownership. Demonstrate how to conduct a proper and accurate search of public property records. Distinguish varying types of property ownership and identify title defects. Identify the elements needed to properly execute contracts for real property transfer. Identify the settlement forms and other documents necessary for a real estate closing. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and draft valid deed clauses. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 218 - Civil Litigation (G and TP/SS only) A practical course in examining the process through which a civil lawsuit advances from the lowest to the highest courts in the Federal and state court systems with a focus on the role and participation of the paralegal professional at every stage of the process. Students will have an opportunity to draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and letters related to legal matters. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 118. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze and draft litigation pleadings. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of Federal and state court procedures. Describe and analyze the sections of a legal complaint and answer. Describe the preparation and process of filing a lawsuit. Demonstrate an understanding of the various steps associated with litigation. Demonstrate an understanding of various areas of law within the U.S. legal system. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 220 - Wills and Estate Administration in Maryland (G and TP/SS only) A practical course in managing probate proceedings. The first of the course will be devoted to the types of Wills recognized in Maryland; the elements necessary to create a valid Will; and what happens if the decedent dies without a Will. The second half of the course will be devoted exclusively to the steps necessary to administer Small, Regular, and Modified estates in Maryland and to identify when Judicial Probate becomes necessary. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 120. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of a simple Will. Demonstrate an understanding of the probate process in the state of Maryland. Describe the procedures utilized in administering the various types of probate proceedings in Maryland. Demonstrate an understanding of when intestate laws apply in the probate process. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 225 - Courtroom Technology (G and TP/SS only) Students will examine the latest technology applications utilized in the modern courtroom to present evidence to the court and juries. Focus will be on hardware and software applications most commonly used in Federal and MD State courts. Students will gain practical experience in the use of technology to assist litigators in making courtroom presentations. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 and LGST 218 . One hour lecture/discussion each week. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic hardware currently utilized in the modern courtroom Demonstrate an understanding of and the use of hardware and software needed to make an effective electronic presentation in court Describe the role of the paralegal in assisting litigators in making electronic courtroom presentations make an electronic presentation of evidence including exhibits and prior testimony from court hearing and deposition transcripts View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 230 - Criminal Law for Paralegals (G and TP/SS only) An introduction to substantive criminal laws in the Federal System and in Maryland for paralegals. Students will learn the elements of the substantive criminal laws and how to apply the elements to fact patterns. Students will participate in discussions of landmark cases affecting criminal laws. Students may not earn credit for CCJS 221 and this course. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 102 , LGST 103 , and LGST 104 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of substantive criminal laws in Maryland. Demonstrate an understanding of substantive criminal laws in the Federal System. Develop an ability to spot substantive criminal laws in fact patterns. Demonstrate an understanding of landmark cases surrounding substantive criminal laws. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 235 - Health Care Law (G and TP/SS only) Introduction to health care laws and their applicability. Students will be introduced to law relating to HIPPA, Doctor/Patient relationship, informed consent, liabilities and duties of health care providers and professionals, and medical malpractice claims. Students will be provided with an in depth study of the Affordable Care Act and the effect it has on persons living in the United States. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 102 , LGST 103 , and LGST 104 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Explain basic health care laws. Explain the basics of the Affordable Care Act. Describe the concepts, liabilities and duties that encompass health care law. Explain the process of medical malpractice claims. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 240 - Criminal Procedure (G and TP/SS only) Introduction to Constitutional Safeguards including the 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 8^th, and 14^th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Students will be taught procedures and rules related to criminal trials in Maryland and in the Federal System. Students will be introduced to the rules of evidence relating directly to criminal trial practice. Oral Communication skills will be emphasized in assignments. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in LGST 230 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Relate Constitutional Amendments to criminal procedure. Explain procedure and rules related to Criminal Trial Practice in Maryland. Explain procedures and rules related to the Criminal Trial Practice in the Federal System. Demonstrate a basic understanding of evidence as it relates to Criminal Trial Practice. View Schedule of Classes
	LGST 250 - Paralegal Internship (G and TP/SS only) Student will gain on the job training and practical experience as a paralegal. The intent is to give students an appropriate work experience that will expand their knowledge and aide them in making career decisions. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys with preparing court documents, client interviews, and appearing in court. In lieu of clinic, students may be placed within their current employment under the supervision of an attorney to participate in legal work. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 , LGST 102 , LGST 103 , and LGST 104 , with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students are required to attend a one hour weekly seminar and complete a minimum of 75 hours of approved work experience per semester hour. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. 1-3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Gain practical experience in the real world setting. Demonstrate an ability to work within a professional environment. Utilize legal research and writing skills. Complete a weekly journal of their work experience. View Schedule of Classes
Philosophy
	PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (HUMD) Introduction to philosophical analysis of the problem of knowledge, the problem of reality, and the problem of the good. Major philosophical attitudes of Western civilization are introduced. Special attention is paid to some of the philosophical implications of contemporary natural and social science. The basic themes of the course are that the major questions philosophy deals with are present in the lives of all persons; that we must clarify the questions, if possible, before we try to answer them; and that the basic questions are always concerned with the nature and meaning of human existence. PREREQUISITE(S): Second-year standing or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 201. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe humankind’s perennial issues and questions in a thematic way: what is real, true, and good. Demonstrate an understanding of basic questions in metaphysics such as questions of God, personal identity, and being in the world. Identify historical and current interpretations of truth and knowledge. Analyze ethical concepts such as what is good and what is right in a multicultural society. Distinguish between aesthetic and non-aesthetic experiences. Critically evaluate different schools of philosophical thinking. Identify and critically examine metaphysical or epistemological assumptions of a representative philosopher. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 140 - Introduction to the Study of Ethics (HUMD) Covers contemporary ethical issues in public policy and personal conduct. Topic areas may include bioethics and medicine; inequality and discrimination; justice and punishment; information ethics; environmental ethics; or other areas. Practical issues in these areas will be discussed in relation to ethical theories. Various ethical perspectives will be critically examined. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 202. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate a comprehension of current moral issues in light of various ethical theories. Recognize classical thinkers from around the world as he or she explores normative judgments and foundations for those judgments. Distinguish normative and nonnormative ethical theories and the distinction between metaethics and normative ethics. Critically evaluate different moral points of view, including altruism, universalism, and self-interest. Discuss different schools of ethical thought. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 143 - Introduction to the Study of Religion (HUMD [M]) Discusses theories of the source of religion and examines representative Eastern and Western religions. Philosophical implications of the presence of religion in human life will be explored. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 203. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Discuss humankind’s shared knowledge and wisdom of perennial questions about religion. Analyze the language of religion and faith and analyze the influence of language and cultures on one’s faith and perspective of the world. Critically evaluate the proofs for the existence of God and various religious cultures’ treatment of the problem of evil. Distinguish various religious cultures’ world views including notions of the divine and human nature of society, faith and belief, and the status of women and minorities in religious cultures. Compare and contrast modern trends in religious issues and interests in a multicultural and multinational society. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 190 - Elementary Logic and Semantics (HUMD) An introductory study of logic and language, intended to increase the student’s ability to use language with precision and to reason correctly. Topics include the logic of science and the principles of induction and deduction. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 190. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Define critical thinking and semantics. Utilize critical thinking in writing arguments. Employ critical thinking to evaluate informative claims. Construct valid arguments. Avoid faulty reasoning in written and oral works. Use inductive and deductive arguments in writing. Deduce arguments using symbolic logic. Evaluate moral, legal, and aesthetic reasoning in academic work. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 201 - Morality and Contemporary Law (HUMD) An examination of some social issues that seem to be of current interest from the legal/ethical viewpoint, e.g.: privacy, crime and punishment, civil and human rights, victimless crimes, police and court practice, sexual and medical practice, freedom and authority. An attempt will be made to view these contemporary problems in a historical perspective. The student is encouraged and expected to know facts, think logically, and develop an independent sense of critical judgment. PREREQUISITE(S): One course in philosophy, political science, or sociology, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 180. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Examine controversial policies in law and public policy from moral perspectives. Discuss normative, nonnormative, liberal, deontological, utilitarian, contract theory, communitarian, and virtue theory approaches to law and moral theory. Present discussions on the ideas of law and morality, justice and law, rights and equality, power, and authority versus disobedience. Critically evaluate truth claims pertaining to law and justice. Explain the relationship between philosophy and the law. Contrast relevant claims of American Jurisprudence and historical multicultural and multinational claims of jurisprudence. Present coherent and informed arguments of American Jurisprudence. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 205 - Philosophy in Literature (HUMD) Reading and philosophical criticism of novels and plays containing ideas significant for ethics, metaphysics, religion, and social policy. Particular attention will be given to modern writers. PREREQUISITE(S): Second-year standing or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 205. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate a comprehension of philosophical issues and themes in literature. Trace specific philosophical issues in literature. Critically evaluate the roots of existentialist and naturalist themes in literature. Contrast utopian and anti-utopian literature. Identify and trace communitarian ethical idea in classic literature and identify the emergence of liberal ideas. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 209 - Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies Introduces the students to peace and justice thought both in Western and Eastern philosophic literature. It will also explore how the Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions address the issues of peace and justice in individual, family, communal, national, and global life. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate through the use of reflective journal entries systematic and critical thinking about the concepts and application of peace and justice in his/her own personal, communal, national, and global life. Apply lessons drawn from the study of peace and justice to confront the issues that he/she faces. Evaluate how the practice of non-violence functions as a method and as an end goal in class discussions and written assignments. Evaluate scholarly research in the philosophic literature, the scriptures, and practices of the different traditions in their approaches to peaceful and just co-existence in written assignments. Compare and contrast how different activist groups work to achieve peace and justice in their communities through service learning. Analyze the ideas of some of the major practitioners and proponents of nonviolence in class discussions and written assignments. Discuss the major non-violent movements of the 20th century; e.g., the Indian struggle for self-rule, the Polish Solidarity movement, the American and South African civil rights movements, the resistance to repression in Argentina and Chile, the resistance to Nazi occupation in WWII through a research paper. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 212 - Women in Philosophy I (HUMD [M]) Introduces the student to the contributions by women in philosophy from ancient times through the Middle Ages. The course provides a critical examination of their philosophic views and explores philosophical issues such as oppression, morality, the meaning of equality, and the role of the family. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 207. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the issues addressed by the philosopher under discussion from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Identify the position that the philosopher is taking on these issues. Explain how a female philosopher’s argument supports her position. Determine the relevance of the philosopher’s position to modern times. Evaluate the contributions that the philosopher has made to the discussion of these issues. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 218 - Women in Philosophy II (HUMD [M]) Introduces the student to the contributions by women in philosophy in modern and contemporary times. The course provides a critical examination of their philosophic views and explores philosophical issues such as oppression, morality, the meaning of equality, and the role of the family. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 208. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the issues addressed by the philosopher under discussion in modern and contemporary times. Identify the position that the philosopher is taking on these issues. Explain how a female philosopher’s argument supports her position. Determine the relevance of the philosopher’s position to modern times. Evaluate the contributions that the philosopher has made to the discussion of these issues. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 222 - Asian Thought Explores the philosophical, mythical, and religious thought of the traditions of the East, examining secular thought and religious convictions and studying their influence on each other. Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism, Taoism, Confucianism, and other substantive thought systems, as well as some indigenous religions, will be discussed. Each tradition’s views of nature, society, self, deity, and afterlife will be studied; attention will be paid to the roles of women and/or minority groups within the traditions. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 210. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze the religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Distinguish each tradition’s view of nature, society, self, deity, and the afterlife. Discuss the role that ethics plays in each tradition and the themes of liberation and enlightenment. Demonstrate an understanding of each tradition in terms of starting point, goals, and means for achieving those goals. Describe the roles or functions of women or minority groups in each tradition. Explain how the worlds of philosophy and religion are intermingled in the traditions of Eastern thought. View Schedule of Classes
	PHIL 231 - Western Religions Explores the philosophical, mythical, and religious thought of the traditions of the West. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as some indigenous religions, will be discussed. Each tradition’s views of nature, society, self, deity, and afterlife will be studied; attention will be paid to the roles of women and/or minority groups within the traditions. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 211. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Critically evaluate the religious traditions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Compare and contrast some of the great writings in the religious traditions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Distinguish each tradition’s view of nature, society, self, deity, and afterlife. Demonstrate a comprehension of the role that ethics plays in various traditions and examine the themes of liberation and enlightenment in the traditions. Recognize key concepts and practices from each tradition. Discuss each tradition in terms of its starting point, goals, and means for achieving those goals. Analyze the roles or functions of women and/or minority groups in each tradition. Explain how the worlds of religions and philosophy are intermingled in the traditions of Western thought. View Schedule of Classes
Photography Montgomery College strives to provide the most recent technology in our photography offerings, including the use of digital image capture and printing in addition to a comprehensive traditional photo education. Please contact the Communication Arts Technologies Department or the photography coordinator for the latest course offerings and curricular changes.
	PHOT 110 - Contemporary Topics in Photography (R only) Variable topics in photography, presented as a result of community or student interest, to include a variety of photography-related skills or intensive study in a specific area. Topics to be announced each semester in the class schedule. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /READ 099 . May be repeated for credit. Minimum 15 hours of instruction for each credit hour. Formerly PG 110. 1-3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Create photographs based on the focus and scope of predetermined content. Use digital or traditional cameras to create content specific images. Use a variety of lighting applications to create content specific images. Use light meters to assist in the creation of photos. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 150 - Photography I (ARTD) (R only) CE An intensive introduction to equipment and techniques for making black-and-white photographs. Cameras, meters, film, studio techniques, and darkroom techniques are covered. Although no prior photography experience is assumed, the course moves rapidly enough that students who have had less intensive courses at other institutions will quickly be learning new material. Exercises to demonstrate basic skills in photography are performed, but the bulk of the course is dedicated to the preparation of a portfolio of mounted black-and-white prints. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . One hour lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 150. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Use a camera’s manual aperture, shutter speed, and focus controls. Use different compositional approaches and various zoom focal-length settings to create photographs. Use camera controls to create photographic effects such as selective focus, depth of field differences, and sharpness and blur with moving subjects. Use tripods to steady the camera for slow shutter speed photos. Use hand-held light meters to accurately measure light levels indoors and outdoors and successfully transfer indicated settings to the camera. Employ light meters in the studio to measure lighting ratios for portraits and still-lifes using studio illumination. Explain the difference between reflected, incident, and gray card light readings. Mix processing chemistry accurately and safely. Create a portfolio of clean, mounted prints. Process 35mm black and white films accurately using the time and temperature method. Employ safe and clean practices when handling photographic chemicals. Write a basic critical review of a photographer’s exhibited or published work. Construct different lighting approaches for portrait and still-life assignments. Employ appropriate and safe practices when using tungsten ‘hot’ lights. Mount prints cleanly. Spot out dust marks in the print. Demonstrate some advanced printing controls such as dodging and burning-in. Demonstrate basic printing skills such as negative-cleaning, focus, cropping, brightness, and contrast control. Judge print exposure tests accurately. Judge best exposure and contrast on developed negatives. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography (ARTD) (R only) An introduction to digital photography using digital cameras and basic image editing software. This course includes print production for making black-and-white and color photographs and studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. No prior photography experience is required. Students use digital photography for the production of a photographic portfolio. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 161. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Operate a digital camera using both its manual and automatic exposure controls. Employ different compositional approaches and various zoom focal-length settings to make pictures. Use camera controls to obtain several creative photographic effects such as selective focus, depth of field differences, and sharpness and blur with moving subjects. Employ tripods to steady the camera for slow shutter speed photos. Control the camera’s built-in flash. Download digital images to a computer using camera cables and card readers. Create specific folders in computers to organize digital image files. Create backups of their image files to CDs or DVDs. Use basic image editing programs to crop, re-size, adjust brightness and contrast, and correct color balance. Create image files suitable for output via ink-jet printers and photo labs. Employ correct printer settings for paper type, resolution, and color space to obtain the best quality print. Create different lighting approaches for portrait and still-life assignments that may involve artificial lighting, reflectors, natural light, or a combination of the three. Write a basic critical review of a photographer’s exhibited or published work. Use dodge and burn tools and basic filters for sharpening or for other creative effects. Create a portfolio of clean, mounted prints. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 201 - Photography II (G and R only) A transition course between basic photography and advanced photography courses. Students learn control techniques resulting in high-quality negatives, digital files, slides, and prints. Students work with various format cameras and explore photographic color theory. Lighting techniques are taught in detail including studio electronic flash lighting and continuous lighting. The working methods of the professional photographer are explored in the production of a portfolio of black-and-white and color images for commercial or fine art applications. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 150 , PHOT 161 , or consent of department. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 201. 4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize imagery outcomes creating a keenly- observed, dramatic, and skillful image. (Conceptualize an Image) Demonstrate accurate use of reflective and incident light metering, as an application in the use of basic Zone System controls. (Advanced Light Metering) Demonstrate use of lighting ratio control in and out of the studio. (Advanced Light Metering) Demonstrate capture contrast control via exposure and development. (Capture Contrast Control) Demonstrate use of printing techniques for contrast control. (Printing Control) Employ archival paper processing techniques. (Printing Control) Employ advanced print dodging and burning techniques. (Printing Control) Demonstrate safe use of studio tools, lighting, and background systems. (Photo Studio Practice) Demonstrate use of boom lights and large reflectors. (Photo Studio Practice) Employ improvised lighting and background solutions. (Photo Studio Practice) Employ basic tungsten setups for different portrait styles. (Tungsten Illumination) Demonstrate control of specular and diffused illumination. (Tungsten Illumination) Employ reflectors, gobos, barn doors, and scrims to control illumination. (Tungsten Illumination) Demonstrate safety practices unique to tungsten lighting. (Tungsten Illumination) Distinguish the differences between flash and tungsten lighting. (Electronic Flash Illumination) Demonstrate ability to control power and lighting ratios with flash systems. (Electronic Flash Illumination) Employ flash snoots, grids, barndooors, and “softboxes.” (Electronic Flash Illumination) Demonstrate safety practices unique to flash. (Electronic Flash Illumination) Employ small flash and in-camera flash units. (Electronic Flash Illumination) Demonstrate ability to work with portrait subjects and model releases. (Working with People) Employ both controlled and spontaneous approaches to subject posing. (Working with People) Employ still life photography for personal and commercial use. (Still Life) Demonstrate still life design and creative use of backgrounds and surfaces. (Still-Life) Employ illumination unique to still lifes, such as tent lighting. (Still-Life) Demonstrate ability to pre-visualize subject possibilities. (Architecture and Landscape) Demonstrate knowledge of architectural photography using small cameras. (Architecture and Landscape) Employ various lenses and filters to enhance dramatic possibilities. (Architecture and Landscape) Demonstrate awareness of weather and time on illumination possibilities. (Architecture and Landscape) Employ spot-metering and contrast control techniques for both subjects. (Architecture and Landscape) Work with groups to complete two complex advertising illustrations. (Group Project) Demonstrate ability to use various format cameras. (Camera Use) Employ digital cameras to test lighting setups. (Digital Component) Employ digital cameras for some assignments. (Digital Component) Write an exhibit or photo book review that examines a photographer’s contribution while also critically discussing the imagery. (Writing Assignment) Demonstrate knowledge of current professional photography practices and attitudes while using them for each assignment. (Professional Issues) Assemble a portfolio from assignments and personal work. (Portfolios) View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 210 - Photojournalism (G and R only) Photojournalism projects in newspaper and magazine photography, photo essays, and editorial and advertising layouts. Emphasis is on narrative visual communication with photographs. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 150 , PHOT 161 , or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 210. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate use of traditional 35mm cameras and/or digital cameras in conjunction with hot-shoe or bracket mounted electronic flash. (Equipment) Demonstrate use of a variety of photographic lenses to affect creative visual applications in photographic narratives. (Equipment) Create dynamic images that portray a sense of motion or action in a scene. (Sports and Action Project) Create dynamic images that tell a story in a sequentially linear arrangement. (Editorial Project) Create a “body of work” that illustrates complex visual and informational relationships primarily for use in the print industry. (Saturation Assignment Project) Create a portfolio of images quickly that illustrate a story or event. (Spot News Project) Create a portfolio of images taken after dark that involve the use of flash, tripods, digital capture, or film; demonstrate the ability to handle reciprocity failure and the use of ancillary lights in low light level environments. (Night Photography Project) View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography (R only) (Also offered as GDES 214 . Credit cannot be received for both PHOT 214 and GDES 214 .) An in-depth study of digital editing as it applies to the needs of the graphics or photography student and professional. Students manipulate scanned images and digital photographs in preparation for publication layout and design, web output, use in other software packages, or immediate output. Topics include photo-restoration, composite imaging, masking, and the adjustment and correction of images used in graphic design and photography. PREREQUISITE(S): None, but previous computer experience is necessary. It is strongly recommended that photography majors take PHOT 161 prior to this course. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 214. 4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify brush characteristics and available options. Demonstrate operations with all painting and editing tools. Apply painting and editing techniques to photographic restoration. Describe all color spaces used in Adobe Photoshop. Compare and employ color profiles in both RGB and CMYK. Describe the basic file formats and indicate when to use them. Determine resolution requirements based on desired end result. Identify all options for creating and saving files. Demonstrate procedures for utilizing digital photographs and scans. Demonstrate the use of all selection tools. Demonstrate saving selections and use of Channels Palette. Examine the function and use of layers. Demonstrate multiple layer composite images. Demonstrate the use of layer masks and other area isolation tools. Demonstrate channels and masks for image creation and modification. Demonstrate the use of channel operations with layers. Interpret the image histogram relative to exposure and value range. Demonstrate image correction using ‘Levels’ and ‘Curves.’ Identify the need for basic color correction. Demonstrate the use of adjustment layers and adjustment menu. Demonstrate the use of typography, vector imaging, and vector masks. Demonstrate the use of filters for creative modification. Demonstrate the use of filters for image correction and enhancement. Identify output options. Describe matching output controls to output device. Differentiate between web output and print output. Demonstrate ‘Save for Web’ options. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction (R only) (Also offered as GDES 230 . Credit cannot be received for both PHOT 230 and GDES 230 .) An advanced study of digital editing and image correction as it applies to the needs of the graphics or photography student and professional. Students perform contrast and color correction on more difficult scanned images and digital photographs in an effort to gain aesthetic control of the image prior to final output. Topics also include visual and mechanical calibration of input and output devices. PREREQUISITE(S): GDES 214 or PHOT 214 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 230. 4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of contrast range as applied to grayscale images. Classify images based on histogram interpretation. Apply image corrections to compensate for output limitations. Identify neutral areas in color images. Apply image corrections to achieve color balance in neutral areas. Identify and categorize colors in context. Apply image corrections to achieve color balance. Demonstrate an understanding of and compensate for color space gamut inconsistencies. Compare lab color with both RGB and CMYK color models. Apply image corrections utilizing lab color. Identify procedures used in advanced color correction. Demonstrate color correction on the most challenging photographs. Demonstrate an understanding of the need to isolate image areas for correction. Demonstrate advanced masking techniques and appropriate correction. Identify the need for image sharpening. Analyze component image channels. Apply sharpening techniques utilizing appropriate tools. Analyze scanned image quality using quantitative methods. Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for input inaccuracy. Evaluate digital camera image capture. Evaluate desktop grayscale output using quantitative methods. Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy. Evaluate color output utilizing visual comparison methods. Demonstrate an understanding of color image analysis using quantitative methods. Demonstrate calibration adjustments to compensate for output inaccuracy. Demonstrate an understanding of color management using color profiles and image tags. Demonstrate workflow management from image input to output. Demonstrate simple duotones using black and one other color. Explain the use of duotones for extending tonal values. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography (G and R only) Advanced techniques for photographing people for portraits, fashion, or illustration purposes. Portrait and fashion lighting for both studio and location are covered in detail. Film or digital capture may be used. Completed assignments will be used to create a professional portfolio in both black-and-white and color. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 201 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 251. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate ability to conceptualize imagery outcomes in advance, with the goal of creating a keenly observed, dramatic, and skillful image. (Conceptualize an Image) Demonstrate expressive possibilities for each assignment. (Conceptualize an Image) Demonstrate safe use of studio tools, lighting, and background systems. (Photo Studio Practice) Demonstrate improvised lighting and background solutions in the studio and on location. (Photo Studio Practice) Demonstrate advanced use of flash, tungsten and available-light accessories and controls, including gobos, scrims, black foil, flats, and gels. (Advanced Lighting) Demonstrate use of advanced reflected and incident light metering techniques for different uses and camera/film types, including digital. (Advanced Lighting) Demonstrate use of digital studio capture employing “35mm” cameras. (Digital Photography) Demonstrate use of advanced medium-format digital capture using Hasselblads, Phase One digital backs, and Macintosh systems. (Digital Photography) Identify procedures for digital film scanning and image output for ink-jet prints and Web use. (Digital Photography) Demonstrate appropriate use of color transparency and negative films. (Color Films) Demonstrate ability to find and use props creatively. (Props and Make-up) Apply basic make-up. (Props and Make-up) Work appropriately with models, model sources, and model releases. (Models) Demonstrate ability to work in cooperative groups to complete assignments. (Group Projects) Use medium-format film SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses. (Traditional Camera Use) Demonstrate understanding of portrait photography as it is done in advertising, fashion, editorial, wedding/portrait clients (consumer/retail), and personal projects. (Professional Issues) Understand the basics of real photography businesses via guests and/or studio visits. (Professional Issues) Demonstrate understanding of the basic legal issues concerning the photography of people and the commercial use of those pictures. (Professional Issues) Create a portrait portfolio targeted to specific client types, such as fashion magazines, retail portrait clients, and corporate clients. (Portfolio) Apply web searches to discover how different professional photographers promote themselves using Web sites. (Portfolio) View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 260 - Black-and-White Materials and Processes (R only) A detailed examination of all aspects of black-and-white processes from exposure of the negative to final finishing of the print. Students will learn advanced tone control techniques for the production of the highest quality prints. The relationship between craft and image will be explored. Special techniques for altering the black-and-white photographic image are also covered, including special films, filters, high-contrast litho film techniques, Sabattier, hand coloring, and other special processes. The integration of appropriate technique into a personal style is stressed in the production of a professional-style portfolio. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 201 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 260. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Evaluate silver based film to determine effective film speeds. Evaluate silver based photographic papers to determine effective exposure and contrast indexes. Use a variety of traditional photographic printing papers. Use a view camera to make a variety of photographic images. Use a variety of film development chemicals for negative production. Create a traditional, black and white fine art print portfolio. Use a variety of traditional small and medium format film cameras. Use a variety of traditional photographic paper chemicals. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 265 - Color Materials and Processes (R only) Offered to advanced photography students to provide a survey of the fundamentals of color photography, including color theory and practical application of camera, film, processing, and color printing techniques. Professional applications are explored using both color transparency and color print materials through the production of a portfolio of images. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 201 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 265. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Design effective color strategies for the production of chromogenic photographs. Use a variety of lighting applications for the production of color photographs. Use a variety of filters and gels for the production of color photographs. Determine appropriate film or digital applications for the creation of color images. Create a fine art portfolio of color images for print or web exhibitions. Create a variety of color dependent photographs in various subject categories. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment (R only) Offered on an individual basis to majors with advanced standing. Students may extend their in-depth studies by exploration of a particular specialization within the curriculum. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of curriculum coordinator and department chairperson. Hours to be assigned by chairperson. Minimum of 30 hours work per semester hour. Formerly PG 269. 1-4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Create an advanced photography portfolio. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development (R only) This course surveys the usual and customary practices in the field of photography, both as salaried employment and as an independent contracting enterprise. Topics include the role of professional organizations in photographic business; staff and freelance work; self-assessment and self-marketing strategies; forms of business organization; differentiation of types of business expenses for billing purposes; estimating and pricing of photographs and photographic services; use rights fees and licensing; the design of contracts; release agreements; the ownership of photographic images and of related intellectual property; copyright; stock photography; First Amendment and privacy issues; and the new business aspects of digital imaging. Individual and group portfolio and print critiques lead to improvement in the marketability of the student’s portfolio, and of the student, through strengthening of image quality and variety and improvement of job interview and portfolio presentation skills. PREREQUISITE(S): Advanced standing (PHOT 201 plus one other 200-level photography course) or consent of curriculum coordinator. Three hours lecture and discussion each week, plus scheduled individual conferences. Formerly PG 275. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify a variety of client opportunities by doing market research. Create a business development strategy. Create a cost/benefit strategy based on prevailing market factors. Create targeted promotional campaigns using the web and direct mail. Create an invoicing structure. Write effective job estimates. Create a client list. Create overhead cost analysis for a generic business model and specific assignments. Develop effective job interview strategies. Create portfolios targeted to a specific clientele. View Schedule of Classes
	PHOT 285 - Photography Internship (R only) Students work for College credit in a professional photography studio, lab, or other facility. A limited number of internships are available through the department each semester, or the student may propose an internship. PREREQUISITE(S): Photography majors with advanced standing and consent of the photography internship coordinator. Fifteen hours of work each week per semester, 3 semester hours; 20 hours of work each week per semester, 4 semester hours. Formerly PG 285. 3-4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate the development of practical and effective job skills related to photography. Incorporate skills and knowledge gained from previous course work, in a work experience. View Schedule of Classes
Physical Education Physical education courses are subdivided into general physical education and courses for professional preparation. See also courses listed under health (HLTH). Students planning to enroll in courses involving physical activity should consider their personal health history; if they have concerns regarding strenuous activity they should discuss the course with their physician or other appropriate health practitioner. A 100-level dance (DANC) course may be substituted for any one-credit, 100-level PHED elective.
	PHED 101 - Badminton Emphasizes learning individual skills, tactics, strategy, history, rules, and etiquette. Competitive techniques of singles and doubles play. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 101. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: the grip, the ready position, forehand stroke, backhand stroke, clear shot, and drop shot. Explain the relationship of the skill development drills to their game play. Explain, execute, and diagram strategies and concepts for both singles and doubles play Apply the basic rules of the sport of badminton to their games. Improve their physical conditioning, through a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 103 - Fencing I Introduction to fencing. Rules and customs. Use of the foil, its application in offense and defense for competition. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 103. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Develop the appropriate safe fencing techniques that will enable them to compete. Demonstrate an understanding of safety equipment. Improve timing and distance when fencing. Develop his or her ability to observe critically and think tactically. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 104 - Fencing II Further study of foil fencing techniques as offered in PHED 103 . Stresses perfecting foil techniques and further development of fencing skills as a means of recreational enjoyment. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 103 or consent of department. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 104. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Develop the appropriate safe fencing techniques that will enable him/her to compete. Demonstrate an understanding of safety equipment. Improve timing and distance when fencing. Develop his or her ability to observe critically and think tactically. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 105 - Beginning Golf Emphasis on the full swing, chipping and putting skills, rules, etiquette, and history. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 105. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of elementary rules of golf. Demonstrate an understanding of golf etiquette. Demonstrate an understanding of golf terminology. Demonstrate basic fundamentals of golf skills. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 106 - Intermediate Golf Provides for further development of individual skills in the full swing, chipping, and putting. Also covers techniques including unusual lies and creative shotmaking, rules, and etiquette. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in PHED 105 or consent of department. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 106. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of elementary rules of golf. Demonstrate an understanding of golf etiquette. Demonstrate an understanding of golf terminology. Demonstrate basic fundamentals of golf skills. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 111 - Martial Arts I Introduces self-defense techniques taken from various Asian martial arts such as karate, jujitsu, and judo. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 111. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate basic stances and techniques. Demonstrate basic self-defense techniques including one-steps. Articulate the basic understanding of the philosophy of Asian martial arts. Demonstrate beginning Katas. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 112 - Martial Arts II Continuation of basic exercises and terminology. Emphasis on the most popular forms of martial arts in this country, karate and jujitsu. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 111 or consent of department. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 112. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate basic stances and techniques. Demonstrate basic self-defense techniques including one-steps. Articulate the basic understanding of the philosophy of Asian martial arts. Demonstrate beginning Katas. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 116 - Tennis I Emphasis on learning basic skills including forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Strategy, history, rules, and etiquette of the sport. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Three hours each week for 10 weeks. Formerly PE 116. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Learn the concept of singles and doubles play. Apply the basic rules of the sport of tennis to their games. Improve their physical training through a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 117 - Tennis II Review of basic strokes. Emphasis on intermediate-level skills including spin serves, overhead smash, and lob. Competitive techniques and strategy of both singles and doubles. Attention given to execution of a variety of strokes in simulated game conditions. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 116 or consent of department. Three hours each week for 10 weeks. Formerly PE 117. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Learn the concept of singles and doubles play. Apply the basic rules of the sport of tennis to their games. Improve their physical training through a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 120 - Beginner Swimming The beginning skills for the nonswimmer. Designed to build confidence and develop a water-safe student. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 129. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate breath control (holding and rhythmic breathing). Demonstrate floats and glides, as well as personal safety and survival skills. Demonstrate front crawl (50 yards in good form), back crawl (50 yards in good form), elementary backstroke (50 yards in good form), and breaststroke (perform basic skills of the stroke). Demonstrate open turn (with the front crawl). Demonstrate entries into shallow and deep water. Gain experience in and understanding of the aquatic areas of diving, skin diving/snorkeling, and use of training aids. Make an evaluation of individual skills with the use of video recordings. Swim one quarter of a mile non-stop alternating front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 121 - Intermediate Swimming Designed for students who have some swimming experience. Front crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, overarm sidestroke, and inverted breaststroke. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 130. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate breath control (holding and rhythmic breathing). Demonstrate floats and glides, as well as personal safety and survival skills. Demonstrate front crawl (100 yards in good form), back crawl (100 yards in good form), elementary backstroke (100 yards in good form), breaststroke (100 yards in good form), and sidestroke (50 yards in good form). Gain experience in and understanding of the aquatic areas of diving, skin diving/snorkeling, and use of training aids. Make an evaluation of individual skills with the use of video recordings. Swim one mile (1800 yards) using all of the basic strokes learned in the course. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 125 - Lifeguard Training To teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will receive American Red Cross Certifications in Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, and Prevention of Disease Transmission. PREREQUISITE(S): Must be at least 15 years of age and must pass a swimming proficiency test on first day of class. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 134. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Become aware of and recognize the common hazards associated with various types of aquatic facilities and develop the knowledge and skills to eliminate or minimize such hazards. Recognize whether an individual is a distressed swimmer or an active or passive drowning victim. Explain the responsibilities of lifeguards following an incident and the procedures to cope with reactions to stress. Explain, demonstrate, practice, and review the rescue skills essential for lifeguards. Become proficient in rescue breathing, one- and two-rescuer CPR, the use of the bag-valve-mask (BVM), the use of the resuscitation mask, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness. Become familiar with the common causes of aquatic spinal injuries, the signs and symptoms of possible spinal injuries, and how to provide care for victims with spinal injuries. Recognize modes of disease transmission and how to prevent the spread of such pathogens. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 128 - Water Exercise Stimulating exercises providing for optimum fitness. Water resistance for developing muscle tone, increased endurance, and figure improvement. Water buoyancy for aiding relaxation, endurance, flexibility, and figure improvement. Stress and tension release through creative exercises in shallow water. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 135. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe the components of health fitness. Perform water exercises for the entire body with proper form. Identify major muscle groups and water exercises that work those muscles. Demonstrate the correct way to check heart rate and determine target heart rate Describe the major components of a water exercise program. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 131 - Swimming for Fitness An individualized exercise program to develop cardiorespiratory fitness. Training methodology and conditioning principles applied to distance swimming. Emphasis on a personalized training program. This course does not include stroke technique. PREREQUISITE(S): Swimming proficiency. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 137. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Design an individualized training program based on present swimming capabilities. Properly adapt workouts to his or her individual capabilities and sustain motivation and progress according to time restraints. Maintain activity at his or her optimal work capacity through adherence to proper intensity levels and target training zone. Perform proper warm-up and cool-down exercises to develop flexibility and prevent injury. Utilize various swimming aids safety and correctly as part of the individualized program. Develop speed, endurance, and technique in swimming skills. Complete a written final examination satisfactorily. Complete a course evaluation at the completion of the semester. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 134 - Skin and Scuba Diving This course provides the novice swimmer with the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to participate in open water scuba diving activities without direct leadership supervision. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, the student will receive an entry-level scuba diver certification. Students must purchase fins, mask, snorkel, and six to eight pound weight belt for the course. PREREQUISITE(S): Recent physical examination and must pass a swimming proficiency test on first day of class. Assessment Level(s): AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Ten sessions (one hour lecture, two hours laboratory) plus field trip for open water dives. Formerly PE 138. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate basic knowledge in applied sciences related to scuba diving. Demonstrate basic knowledge of how use diving equipment in appropriate diving environments. Demonstrate basic knowledge of diving safety including such topics as environmental orientation, air consumption, navigation and deep water diving. Perform basic confined water skills (swimming, skin diving and scuba diving skills). Perform basic open water skin diving and scuba diving skills. Complete all of the tasks necessary to be eligible to earn a Scuba diving certification. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 137 - Whitewater Kayak I Introduction to the basics of flatwater and river kayaking with rapids of moderate difficulty. Instruction covers paddling skills, equipment selection, water reading, river tactics, trip planning, safety practices, and rescue techniques. Includes three Saturday or Sunday field trips to Potomac and/or Shenandoah rivers. PREREQUISITE(S): Basic swimming ability and water confidence. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 145. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify procedures used in proper selection, adjustment, and sizing of basic paddling equipment. Develop proficiency in the basic strokes and maneuvers used in kayaking. Develop self-rescue skills and basic techniques for assisting in the rescue of other kayakers. Identify common hazards associated with the sport of kayaking and utilize various strategies to minimize the risks. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 140 - Introduction to Exercise Science (R only) An introduction to basic concepts of exercise science, academic curriculum options, and potential career options. Students will be introduced to a variety of academic disciplines within the field of exercise science. Content will include discussions concerning academic preparation and planning, professional organizations, and professional certifications. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . One hour each week. Formerly PE 154. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe the various sub-disciplines within the exercise science field including practical applications of each disciplines’ area of knowledge. Discuss career options within the exercise science field. Describe professional organizations within the exercise science field. Discuss the various professional certifications and their importance. Create an academic plan. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 143 - Soccer Emphasizes the basic individual skills including shooting, passing, trapping, and heading. Discussion of tactical and strategic concepts of team play and rules. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 162. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, ball control, and goal keeping. Explain, execute, and diagram marking and zone defenses, as well as one-versus-one maneuvers. Explain and execute offensive strategies to defeat marking and zone defenses, as well as one-versus-one maneuvers. Apply the basic rules of the sport of soccer to their games and use this knowledge as appropriate on written examinations. Demonstrate effective offensive and defensives. Improve their physical conditioning and coordination through agility and flexibility training along with a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 146 - Touch Football and Basketball Individual physical skills, team play, rules, and game strategy. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 163. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following basketball skills: dribbling, passing, lay-ups, shooting, setting/using screens, rebounding, free-throw shooting, and man-to-man defense. Explain, execute, and diagram both man and zone defenses and offenses for basketball and football. Appreciate how two-versus-two and three-versus-three basketball concepts are integral to the development of the five-versus-five concept. Apply the basic rules of the sport of basketball and football to games and use this knowledge as appropriate on written examinations. Design and diagram five-versus-five basketball offensive and defensive schemes. Improve their physical conditioning through flexibility training and a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. Keep track of skill progression and development through personalized logs. Watch one college or professional basketball game and one college or professional football game and write a two-page analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Demonstrate proficiencies in the following football skills: passing, receiving, kicking, and running with the ball. Apply basic defensive and offensive strategies in game situations. Demonstrate, via a written examination, a profound understanding of basic physical conditioning and nutrition principles as they relate to sports performance. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 149 - Yoga This course includes exercises, postures, and breathing techniques which relieve tension, increase muscle flexibility, and promote good health. The important aspects of yoga such as concentration, body awareness, and body-mind integration will be discussed. Deep relaxation will be practiced at the end of each class. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE165. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Show enhanced knowledge of current, factual information regarding yoga and be able to design a personal asana practice specific to his or her needs. Demonstrate knowledge of 30 yoga poses and the physical and psychological benefits of each. Define concepts and terms related to yoga. Identify the eight limbs of raja yoga. Demonstrate knowledge of meditation and mind/body techniques. Design and complete a yoga practice while taking necessary precautions to prevent injury. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 152 - Basketball Individual physical skills, team play, rules, and game strategy including techniques in passing, shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive play. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 169. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: passing, offensive post moves, lay-ups, defensive post play, shooting, perimeter defense, setting/using screens and defending screens. Explain, execute, and diagram both man and zone defenses and offenses. Appreciate how two-versus-two and three-versus-three concepts are integral to the development of the five-versus-five concept. Apply the basic rules of the sport of basketball to his or her games. Design and diagram three-versus-three offensive schemes. Improve their physical conditioning through a combination of aerobic and non-aerobic exercise. Keep track of skill progression and development through personalized logs. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 155 - Self-Defense for Men An introduction to basic self-defense skills. The course includes an exploration of escape and avoidance strategies, offensive and defensive postures, defensive techniques, and simulated attacks. The course will also examine male violence prevention, managing anger, and communication principles in confrontational situations. Finally, fitness principles, such as strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, will be addressed, particularly in regard to the impact of personal fitness on one’s ability to perform the self-defense skills presented in the class. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , READ 120 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 172. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe the widespread occurrence of violence and how race, age, or socioeconomic status does not limit such violence. Identify local organizations that deal in violence prevention and crisis management. Identify common myths and misconceptions regarding rape and violence against women and explain how such myths may interfere with violence prevention. Differentiate among self-confidence, assertiveness, and aggressiveness. Examine daily behaviors and explain how such behaviors impact personal safety. Identify personal strengths and physical limitations regarding safety and self-defense. Identify personal weapons and demonstrate defensive skills using these weapons. Identify vulnerable locations on an assailant and suggest defensive skills to attack these locations. Demonstrate and perform the defensive skills in the Resisting Aggression with Defense for Men program. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 156 - Self-Defense for Women An introduction to basic self-defense skills. The course includes an exploration of escape and avoidance strategies, offensive and defensive postures, defensive techniques, and simulated attacks. The course will also examine community services available for both violence prevention and victim abuse services. Finally, fitness principles, such as strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, will be addressed, particularly in regard to the impact of personal fitness on one’s ability to perform the self-defense skills presented in class. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , READ 120 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 173. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Recognize the widespread occurrence of violence against women and recognize how race, age, or socioeconomic status does not limit such violence. Identify local organizations that deal in violence prevention and crisis management. Identify common myths and misconceptions regarding rape and violence against women and explain how such myths may interfere with violence prevention. Differentiate between self-confidence, assertiveness, and aggressiveness. Examine his or her own habits and how such habits interact with safety issues. Identify his or her personal strengths and physical limitations regarding safety and self-defense. Identify his or her personal weapons and demonstrate defensive skills using these weapons. Identify vulnerable locations on an assailant and suggest defensive skills to attack these locations. Demonstrate and perform the following defensive skills: block, parry, strike, hammer fist strike, knee strike, straight kick, sweep kick, snap kick, hammer fist (to forearm), finger rolls, heel stomp, breaking wrist grabs, escaping bear hugs, high elbow strikes, escaping choke holds (front and back), and ground defenses. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 160 - Group Fitness An introduction to group fitness, which uses a variety of exercises and exercise equipment to develop group fitness workouts such as intervals, body weight, stability balls, tubing, and kick boxing to improve total body fitness. Lectures on health, nutrition, and fitness-related topics. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly PE 174. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Assess Group Fitness programs for safety, creativity, and effectiveness for improving fitness levels. Complete workouts while taking the necessary precautions to prevent injury. Define concepts and terms related to fitness. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential nutrients and the role of nutrition in developing a healthy lifestyle. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological principles involved with cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance training. Determine his or her own target heart rate. Evaluate personal fitness levels through a fitness assessment. Show enhanced knowledge of current, factual information regarding fitness. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 163 - Weight Training Designs for Women Emphasizes the design and implementation of individualized weight training programs to meet the specific muscular fitness needs and interests of women. Students will experience and evaluate the potential benefit of weight training exercises to increase lean body tissue, reduce body fat, improve bone density, and develop firmer, more efficient muscles for enhanced appearance and performance. Conditioning techniques will focus on the utilization of weight resistance machines and free weights. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 178. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the unique benefits of weight training for women. Identify and explain basic scientific training principles involved in the development of strength. Identify the basic physiological responses and adaptations of the female to resistance training. Identify specific strength fitness goals and design a program to help in accomplishing those goals that must comply with the general objectives of the course. Identify and demonstrate proper skill technique in the execution of multi- and single-joint weight training exercises for the major muscle groups and selected isolated muscles. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 166 - Personal Fitness I An individualized self-paced fitness course with emphasis on improving the health-related components of physical fitness. Principles of conditioning will be applied to develop a personalized training program to enhance cardiovascular conditioning, strength and muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . May not be taken in the same semester as PHED 170 or PHED 171 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 183. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze training records to assess progress and program effectiveness. Design and implement a personalized exercise program to improve or maintain fitness status. Develop and demonstrate correct exercise techniques and utilize sound methods to improve or maintain fitness status. Develop appreciable gains in the health-fitness components of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance, as well as improvements of body composition. Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles that influence the acquisition of the major components of health-related fitness. Monitor and record workload information during fitness session relative to heart rate, RPE, distance, work load, and duration of aerobic exercise; repetitions, weight loads and number of sets for muscular strength and endurance exercises. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 167 - Personal Fitness II An individualized exercise program will be utilized to continue the maintenance and improvement of the health-related components of physical fitness. Includes concepts and methods associated with sustaining motivation and developing a lifestyle adherence to exercise. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 166 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 184. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Develop appreciable gains in the health-fitness components of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance, as well as improvements of body composition. Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles that influence the acquisition of the major components of health-related fitness. Develop and demonstrate correct exercise techniques and utilize sound methods to improve or maintain fitness status. Design and implement a personalized exercise program to improve or maintain fitness status. Monitor and record workload information during each class session: heart rate, RPE, distance, work load, and duration of aerobic exercise; repetitions, weight loads and number of sets for muscular strength and endurance exercises. Analyze training records to assess progress and program effectiveness. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 170 - Strength Training and Conditioning I Application of training principles and the development of safe and effective techniques involved in progressive resistance weight training. Free weights, resistance machines, and specific strength exercises will be utilized by the student to implement an individualized program for optimal gains in muscular strength, muscular endurance, lean body composition, and motor performance. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE186. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Recognize various principles involved in weight training and the practical application of the principles to the development of a strength training program. Identify all of the major muscles, their actions, and exercises that utilize the muscles. Identify their personal goals and develop an individualized strength design program based upon their goals and the course requirements. Define muscular strength, muscular endurance, lean body composition, hypertrophy, and all of the principles of strength training. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 171 - Strength Training and Conditioning II Research-supported techniques and training procedures are applied in the development of strength training and conditioning for sport and physical activity. Programs for absolute strength, speed strength, strength endurance, power, quickness, agility, running speed, jumping ability, anaerobic endurance, and flexibility will be planned and implemented based on personal sport or fitness interests. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 170 or consent of department. Two hours each week. Formerly PE 187. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Recognize various principles involved in weight training and the practical application of the principles to the development of a strength training program. Identify all of the major muscles, their actions, and exercises that utilize the muscles. Identify their personal goals and develop an individualized strength design program based upon their goals and the course requirements. Define muscular strength, muscular endurance, lean body composition, hypertrophy, and all of the principles of strength training. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 174 - Circuit Fitness Utilizes timed sequences of exercises to produce gains in total fitness. A variety of circuit training techniques will be used during this class including HITT techniques, multi-planar exercises Alternate strength-cardio circuits, Body weight circuits, and the use of a variety of exercise equipment. Participants need to be able to safely exercise at higher intensities. The benefits of this class can include improvement in muscular strength and endurance, balance, agility, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 188. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Assess fitness levels in all the health-related components of fitness and utilize the results to establish goals for improvement and maintenance of fitness. Identify and demonstrate correct techniques and sound practices that are critical to safe participation in exercise. Identify and evaluate the benefits of circuit weight training as an effective mode for lifetime fitness. Identify and interpret basic scientific training principles related to increasing fitness levels. Identify major muscle groups and specific exercises that target the muscles. Monitor and record his or her workout information for both resistance and aerobic exercises. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 177 - Rock Climbing and Outdoor Challenges Introduction to basic skills, techniques, equipment, and safety practices used in rock climbing and rappelling. Additional activities include initiative problems, confidence course tasks, and rope traverse events, all designed to challenge students both individually and in group situations. Students will participate in off-campus experiences at Carderock, Great Falls, and the Smith Outdoor Education Center. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Two and a quarter hours each week for 12 weeks. Formerly PE 190. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate the basic skill and techniques of rock climbing and rappelling Demonstrate knowledge of accepted safety practices. Demonstrate knowledge of basic rock climbing equipment and its use. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 180 - Hiking and Backpacking Introduction to hiking and backpacking techniques. Discussion on equipment selection, trip planning, route finding, trail cookery, safety procedures, and emergency preparedness for wilderness travel. Emphasis placed on minimum environmental impact, travel and camping methods. Includes short hikes and one or more overnight expeditions. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 930 /ELAR 980 /READ 099 . Four hours each week. Formerly PE 192. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to prepare for and successfully partake in a back-country hiking and camping experience. Plan for, shop for, carry, and prepare two cooked meals in a back-country setting. Recognize safety hazards for campsite set-up and group travel in the wilderness. Identify appropriate gear and clothing for backpacking. Identify appropriate safety and comfort items to pack while on a back-country excursion. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 183 - Introduction to Cycling Course includes skill development in efficient riding techniques, equipment selection, safety and crucial riding maneuvers, basic maintenance and repair, fitness training, touring, and trip planning with field trips to local bike trails. Students must provide a bike with five to ten or more speeds and transportation to off-campus bikeways. Three hours each week for 10 weeks. Formerly PE 194. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Develop knowledge of the essential components of various types of bicycles which will enable them to select a bicycle and accessories appropriate to their needs and interests. Develop and improve safety awareness skills and emergency handling maneuvers for a variety of bicycling environment. Demonstrate basic and effective riding skills which will lead to efficient cycling. Perform basic routine maintenance procedures and minor bicycle repairs. Plan and implement short day trips on local bikeways and become familiar with opportunities and techniques for extended bicycle touring trips. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 186 - Volleyball This course will teach individual physical skills, team play, rules, and game strategies for the various types of volleyball including two-person, four-person, and six-person formats. Assessment Level(s): AELW 940 /ELAI 990 /ENGL 002 , AELR 920 /ELAR 970 /READ 095 . Two hours each week. Formerly PE 195. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proficiencies in the following skills: forearm passing, hitting, setting, overhand serves. Analyze and critique skill performances of their peers. Demonstrate knowledge of volleyball rules, terminologies, and strategies through a variety of written and verbal evaluations. Diagram and explain different team offensive strategies and team defensive strategies. Demonstrate personal responsibility for proper warm-up and cool-down procedure. Explain the value of aerobic and strength enhancing conditioning in the sport of volleyball. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 201 - Overview of Physical Education (R only) Covers the historical, philosophical, social, and practical aspects of American physical education. Students evaluate the field of physical education and its unique contribution to students’ physical, social and emotional development. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A . Three hours each week. Formerly PE 203. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Acquire an overview of physical education as an emergent profession, examining its historical development, present status, and future development. Examine the scientific and scholarly subdisciplines and discuss how these subdisciplines contribute to the variety of career opportunities in the field. Describe at an introductory level the concepts of gender, gender sensibilities, and cultural diversity, and their relationship to male and female professionals, students, athletes, and others with whom he/she will interact in the role of a physical educator. Develop an educational plan for his/her undergraduate career that reflects interests, current academic standings and availability, and the diversity of academic programs available for them to which they can transfer. Examine the importance of physical activity and of developing quality professionals in the fitness and physical education field for the future health and well-being of their community, state, and country. Identify the important national organizations in our field, including AAHPERD, ACSM, and NATA. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 204 - Foundations of Elementary School Physical Education (R only) Emphasizes the concepts, theories, and practical application of both activity-based and movement education-based elementary school physical education programs. Material will include movement concepts, locomotor and nonlocomotor activities, manipulative skills, and skill themes. Additional topics will focus on rhythmic activities, low-organized games, educational gymnastics, and other movement experiences for early childhood and elementary school-aged children. Evaluative techniques, teaching strategies, and organizational plans will also be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in PHED 201 . Three hours each week. Formerly PE 200. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Explain the relationship of movement concepts and skill themes. Develop teaching presentations using the Laban framework. Apply the teaching models to the development of effective lesson plans. Differentiate among different teaching styles. Observe professionals in the field and analyze their styles, content, and effectiveness. Analyze their peers’ teaching presentation for content, age appropriateness, pace of lesson, and application of the movement education principles. Develop and participate in activities such as dance, gymnastics, and educational games. Apply the concepts of learning objectives and working within NASPE’s national standards to the development of his or her lesson plans. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 206 - Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness (R only) Covers fundamental principles of health-related fitness. Students develop individualized programs, acquire knowledge of relevant concepts and techniques, assess fitness status, utilize a variety of fitness equipment, and participate in physical activities to promote an understanding of the value of exercise and to encourage permanent lifestyle change. Note: Successful completion of course prepares student to sit for a variety of NCCA-approved Personal Trainer Exam certifications including one from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Students should contact the departmental advisor before enrolling in this class. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PE 202. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze current dietary habits and identify ways to improve his or her eating habits to promote optimal wellness. Assess his or her current fitness level and develop and evaluate a fitness program designed to improve his or her cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness levels Define and explain the importance to the health-related and skill-related components of fitness. Define hypokinetic disease and assess their lifestyle in order to identify and consider changes from behaviors contrary to optimal wellness to those that promote increased activity. Demonstrate a basic understanding of human energy systems and the body’s utilization of its energy sources under varying conditions. Demonstrate safe and effective techniques with a variety of equipment personalized CR fitness program. Identify the short and long term effects derived from participation in exercises including changes to the cardiorespiratory system, muscles, and bones. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 228 - Group Fitness Instructor Training (R and TP/SS only) Course designed to develop skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective group fitness instruction using a variety of exercise modalities. This course includes knowledge and application of training principles and exercise techniques to develop cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscular flexibility. Scientific principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology are studied and applied. Instructional techniques such as effective communication, motivational skills, class design, injury prevention, cueing, and accommodations for special populations are studied and applied. Course assignments include lesson and unit plan preparations and class teaching experiences. Students successfully completing the course will have the opportunity to sit for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . One and a half hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly PE 228. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the training principles involved in developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Demonstrate knowledge of group fitness instructor techniques, safety considerations, injury prevention, cueing, and accommodations for special populations. Demonstrate a general knowledge of human anatomy and physiology including, but no limited to, understanding the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems of the human body. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of exercise techniques and exercise modalities. Demonstrate safe and effective exercise instruction through effective communication, cueing, and motivational skills. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 230 - Advanced Weight Training: Theory and Program Design (R only) Emphasis on instructional techniques and skill development in progressive resistance strength training. Anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical principles are studied and applied to design effective programs for individuals and specific populations. Equipment considerations, maintenance, safety, organization, and injury prevention are covered in the use of free weights, resistance machines, and plyometric training methods. Students develop the skills to assess, develop, and evaluate muscular strength and endurance programs. Course assignments include in-class practice teaching experiences. Students should contact the departmental advisor before enrolling in this class. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in PHED 206 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly PE 230. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of muscle and skeletal anatomy including fiber types and muscle structures. Apply these basic principles of the biomechanics and applied physiology of human movement in order to select an appropriate exercise that promotes safe exercise programming. Demonstrate proper weight training and spotting techniques with free weight and resistance machines for the major muscle groups. Design and manipulate acute and chronic weight training variables to meet the needs of the athletes involved in various sports; individuals interested in personal fitness; and persons with special needs and health concerns, physical disabilities, and other Identify acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to training and their implications to the design of fitness and sport specific training programs. Identify the major benefits of weight training as it relates to lifetime fitness and sports performance. Identify various training systems and evaluate the potential. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 232 - Health Fitness/PE Major Practicum (R only) In-service training and practical experience, totaling a minimum of 60 hours in an approved health and fitness or physical education setting. Students will meet with a full-time faculty member to develop goals and objectives for their practicum experiences, will keep a weekly journal of accomplishments, and will submit a final report analyzing their overall experiences. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of department. Combines 60 hours of practicum and faculty preceptor’s meetings. Formerly PE 231. 1 semester hour Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe the various operations of a fitness facility. Demonstrate an understanding of physiological, psychological, and sociological issues of fitness programming. Perform pre-exercise screening, physical screenings, and functional strength and balance assessments. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of exercise modalities used within the fitness facility. Evaluate various exercise programs and exercise facilities. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 237 - Advanced Metabolic Assessment and Program Design (R only) An examination of scientifically-based assessment techniques used to evaluate cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition. Principles of exercise, interpretation of assessment results, and program design are applied to develop safe, individualized exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and special populations using American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Safety considerations, identification of risk factors, and contradictions are emphasized. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in PHED 206 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly PE 237. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate comprehension of key concepts concerning weight management. Demonstrate knowledge of field and laboratory techniques involved in assessing cardio respiratory fitness including bicycle ergometer, treadmill, and metabolic measurement calculations. Describe the normal cardio respiratory responses to cardio respiratory fitness test in terms of heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. Design safe and effective cardio respiratory and weight management exercise fitness programs for apparently healthy and special populations. Identify and demonstrate the techniques involved in laboratory and field assessments of body composition, including impedance, calipers, and hydrostatic protocols. Identify strategies and methods for motivating participants, increasing adherence to lifetime fitness. Identify the major components of health-related physical fitness and the appropriate techniques to evaluate the health status of potential fitness participants based on ACSM Health Fitness Instructor’s objectives. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 240 - Personal Training Techniques (R only) An examination of personal training programming concepts, training methodology, and business practices. Creative program design, motivation strategies, appropriate assessment techniques, communications and interpersonal skills, training styles, and client expectation issues are explored. Students learn various one-to-one instructional techniques appropriate for working with clients at a fitness center, in the home, and in other activity settings. Topics concerning career opportunities, role and responsibilities of trainers, recruitment and retention of clients, business ethics, promotion and marketing strategies, liability insurance, fee structures, certification, and continuing education opportunities will be addressed. Students will gain experience as an apprentice personal trainer during the course sequence. PREREQUISITE(S): PHED 230 and PHED 237 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly PE 238. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify the goals, objectives, role, and responsibilities of professionals in the health and fitness industry. Evaluate and identify the personality characteristics, interpersonal skills, educational qualifications, technical expertise and competencies that enhance the potential for success as a personal trainer. Examine and identify liability issues and potential areas for negligence associated with the personal training profession. Demonstrate skills associated with the client interview process to examine goals and to clarify client expectations. Demonstrate safe and effective techniques with a variety of equipment designed to enhance CR fitness exercise, including developing a personalized CR fitness program. Demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of exercises for all the components of health-related fitness and the ability to perform various health and fitness assessments to evaluate client fitness levels. Evaluate and analyze various health and fitness assessment tools so that they may develop innovative, safe, and effective fitness programs for a wide variety of clientele. View Schedule of Classes
	PHED 250 - Prevention and Management of Exercise Injuries (R only) Concepts of prevention, recognition, treatment, and management of injuries and physical disabilities, which affect physical activity and conditioning. Course will include medical history and physical assessment, as well as, adaptations for training and program design needed for various diseases, functional disabilities, injuries, and functional imbalances for the prevention of injuries and safe physical conditioning. This course includes both theoretical and practical aspects of exercise design and program development for healthy populations and those populations with special needs. PREREQUISITE(S): HLTH 220 , PHED 230 , PHED 237 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly PE 250. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Explain the vital role of client evaluation and proper conditioning in injury prevention. Pre-screen apparently healthy and individuals with medical concerns for possible conditions requiring physician consent and/or modification to exercise protocols. Describe precautions/contraindications of past medical history as it affects physical activity. Demonstrate initial injury/illness assessments, especially with regards to severity . Demonstrate understanding of effect of environment on body systems and ability to modify training session to compensate. Discuss various types of injuries involving skeletal and/or muscular systems. Demonstrate understanding of the effects of injury and the healing process as they affect physical activity and program design. Evaluate posture and demonstrate ability to adjust training to improve positioning. Prepare a comprehensive individualized training program with consideration for medical history and related impairments. Explain recommended policies and procedures for exercises and program design for special populations such as pregnancy, CHD, COPD, Asthma, arthritis, and obesity. Demonstrate ability to review and apply information obtained from professional literature in health/exercise science View Schedule of Classes
Physical Science
	PSCI 101 - Physical Science I (NSLD) CE-R and TP/SS A general course in the physical sciences to help the student understand the physical aspects of the environment. Development of a broad general understanding of basic scientific concepts for nonscience majors and some familiarity with scientific materials, equipment, laboratory techniques, and procedures. Emphasizes the principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 . Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory, two hours discussion each week. Formerly PC 101. 4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze, interpret, and use scientific data to evaluate hypotheses in physics and astronomy. Collect, evaluate, and interpret primary data using appropriate measurements, and to appropriately report associated measurement and experimental errors. Identify the major branches of physics and describe the seminal concepts within each. Evaluate and solve problems in mechanics by applying the basic principles of motion and Newton’s Laws. Explain the scientific concept of energy, including the different forms of energy, how it moves and the laws that govern it, as well as its importance to human society and our future. Describe the size and scale of objects in the universe. View Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 102 - Physical Science II (NSLD) CE-R and TP/SS A general course in the physical sciences to help the student understand the physical aspects of the environment. Development of a broad general understanding of basic scientific concepts for nonscience majors and some familiarity with scientific materials, equipment, laboratory techniques, and procedures. Emphasizes the principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 093 /MATH 096 . Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory, two hours discussion each week. Formerly PC 102. 4 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Analyze, interpret, and use scientific data to evaluate hypotheses in chemistry, meteorology and geology. Create and name chemical compounds by applying basic laws of chemistry and atomic theory and using information from the Periodic Table of the Elements. Recognize and describe the basic types of chemical reactions and provide examples of their occurrence and use in our natural environment and human society. Interpret weather and weather systems by collecting and evaluating meteorological data from primary, printed, or electronic sources. Describe the natural global climate system, including the astronomical, atmospheric and geologic processes that contribute to it, and explain how human society is affecting the system. Identify basic Earth materials using physical properties, and describe the major internal and surface forces that shape our planet. View Schedule of Classes
Physical Therapist Assistant
	PHTH 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy (TP/SS only) CE Provides an introduction and orientation to the field of physical therapy. Course includes historical background, medical-professional ethics and conduct, the role of physical therapist assistant as part of the health care team, PT/PTA collaboration, and orientation to psychological and social needs of the ill and disabled. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the physical therapist assistant program or consent of program coordinator. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Credit by exam offered to qualified individuals, determined by PTA Program Coordinator. Two hours each week. Formerly PT 101. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Describe the development of the physical therapy profession and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Identify the roles and responsibilities of key members of the health care team. Compare and contrast scope of clinical practice by a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant. Describe the patient/client management model for physical therapy. Discuss patient /client management for the four major practice specialties in physical therapy. Differentiate ethical issues from legal issues in physical therapy practice. Discuss professional standards of written, oral, and non-verbal communication utilizing accurate medical terminology. View Schedule of Classes
	PHTH 102 - Basic Health Skills for the Physical Therapist Assistant (TP/SS only) CE Instruction in basic health skills used in physical therapy, including anatomical and movement terminology, and chemical, mechanical, and physical principles relative to body function. Skills and practice in body mechanics, patient positioning and transfers, gait training, bandaging, vital signs, and medical asepsis also included. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the physical therapist assistant program or consent of program coordinator or PHTH 101 . COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 104 , PHTH 112 , and PHTH 113 . Credit by exam offered to qualified individuals, determined by PTA Program Coordinator. Assessment Level(s): One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly PT 102. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate proper safety procedures in simulated patient/client treatment scenarios. Develop proper body mechanics in all maneuvers involving patient and or equipment handling and moving. Formulate proper positioning and draping techniques for patients with a variety of problems across the lifespan. Demonstrate proper transfer and functional activities for patients with a variety of problems across the lifespan. Design proper range of motion (ROM) exercise for patients who are bed bound. Demonstrate proper use of a range of assistive devices for a variety of problems. Examine architectural barriers present within the local community and home. Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with established standards of practice. View Schedule of Classes
	PHTH 103 - Therapeutic Procedures I (TP/SS only) CE Presents therapeutic modalities used by physical therapist assistants, including therapeutic use of heat and cold, massage, and hydrotherapy. In addition, traction, intermittent pressure pumps, and use of electrical currents. Specific conditions requiring use of these treatment modalities will be presented, and contraindications and special precautions for their use will be discussed. Procedures for documentation of patient care will be included. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTH 101 , PHTH 102 , PHTH 104 , PHTH 112 , and PHTH 113 . COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 105 , PHTH 114 , and PHTH 116 . Credit by exam offered to qualified individuals, determined by PTA Program Coordinator. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PT 103. 3 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Demonstrate highest regard for safety and personal dignity when applying therapeutic modalities. Integrate knowledge of physical science and pathology to describe indications, contraindications, and cautions associated with therapeutic modalities. Discuss rationale for athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction. Demonstrate the safe application of athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction. Produce patient-friendly instructions on the safe application of athermal agents, biofeedback, compression therapies, cryotherapy, electrotherapeutic agents, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, and traction. Practice composing clinical documentation for a patient visit involving therapeutic modalities. Demonstrate communication and professional behaviors consistent with established standards of practice. View Schedule of Classes
	PHTH 104 - Surface Anatomy, Palpation, and Massage (TP/SS only) In-depth exploration of surface anatomy and palpation of structures essential for physical therapy practice. Students are introduced to joint movement terminology and performance. Massage techniques are presented along with tests and measures necessary for the safe application of range of motion and massage techniques. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 . COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 102 , PHTH 112 , and PHTH 113 . One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly PT 104. 2 semester hours Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify surface anatomy structures. Demonstrate accurate palpation skills of surface anatomy structures. Describe all movements available at all joints. Demonstrate all movements available at all joints. Report sensation, integumentary condition, muscle mass, limb length, and limb girth. Interpret data gathered on the sensation, integumentary condition, muscle mass, limb length, and limb girth. Demonstrate safe and accurate clinical massage techniques taught in this course. View Schedule of Classes

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NWIT 275 - Wireless Security

NWIT 280 - Special Topics in Network Technology

NWIT 290 - Information Security Capstone

NWIT 291 - Cybersecurity Capstone

LGST 101 - Introduction to the Legal System

LGST 102 - Legal Research

LGST 103 - Legal Writing

LGST 104 - Interviewing, Investigating, and Communication Techniques

LGST 106 - Legal Ethics

LGST 122 - Law Office Administration

LGST 200 - Cyber Law

LGST 202 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing

LGST 205 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

LGST 210 - Torts

LGST 211 - Maryland Contract Law

LGST 212 - Immigration Law

LGST 213 - Intellectual Property Law

LGST 214 - Domestic Relations

LGST 215 - Domestic Relations II

LGST 216 - Real Property

LGST 218 - Civil Litigation

LGST 220 - Wills and Estate Administration in Maryland

LGST 225 - Courtroom Technology

LGST 230 - Criminal Law for Paralegals

LGST 235 - Health Care Law

LGST 240 - Criminal Procedure

LGST 250 - Paralegal Internship

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 140 - Introduction to the Study of Ethics

PHIL 143 - Introduction to the Study of Religion

PHIL 190 - Elementary Logic and Semantics

PHIL 201 - Morality and Contemporary Law

PHIL 205 - Philosophy in Literature

PHIL 209 - Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies

PHIL 212 - Women in Philosophy I

PHIL 218 - Women in Philosophy II

PHIL 222 - Asian Thought

PHIL 231 - Western Religions

PHOT 110 - Contemporary Topics in Photography

PHOT 150 - Photography I

PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography

PHOT 201 - Photography II

PHOT 210 - Photojournalism

PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography

PHOT 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction

PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography

PHOT 260 - Black-and-White Materials and Processes

PHOT 265 - Color Materials and Processes

PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment

PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development

PHOT 285 - Photography Internship

PHED 101 - Badminton

PHED 103 - Fencing I

PHED 104 - Fencing II

PHED 105 - Beginning Golf

PHED 106 - Intermediate Golf

PHED 111 - Martial Arts I

PHED 112 - Martial Arts II

PHED 116 - Tennis I

PHED 117 - Tennis II

PHED 120 - Beginner Swimming

PHED 121 - Intermediate Swimming

PHED 125 - Lifeguard Training

PHED 128 - Water Exercise

PHED 131 - Swimming for Fitness

PHED 134 - Skin and Scuba Diving

PHED 137 - Whitewater Kayak I

PHED 140 - Introduction to Exercise Science

PHED 143 - Soccer

PHED 146 - Touch Football and Basketball

PHED 149 - Yoga

PHED 152 - Basketball

PHED 155 - Self-Defense for Men

PHED 156 - Self-Defense for Women

PHED 160 - Group Fitness

PHED 163 - Weight Training Designs for Women

PHED 166 - Personal Fitness I

PHED 167 - Personal Fitness II

PHED 170 - Strength Training and Conditioning I