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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Numbers, Credits, Descriptions

Course Numbers

Generally, courses with letter prefixes apply toward degrees and certificates, and courses with 100 and 200 numbers are college transfer courses; those numbered 200 to 299 are considered sophomore-level courses. Be sure to check the degree requirements for the certificate or degree you are seeking to ensure that the course you are taking will be counted.

Course Credits

In order to earn an associate’s degree in two years, students should enroll for an average of 16 college-level credits in fall, winter, and spring terms. If college preparatory courses are required, the number of credits each term would increase accordingly. Curriculum and program requirements described in this catalog provide more information on the program or degree of your choice.

Students participating in intercollegiate athletics, must complete and pass at least 12 credit hours each term for eligibility purposes. Students are encouraged to visit with BMCC’s athletic director and/or our coaches for detailed eligibility requirements.

Reading Course Descriptions

Courses offered at BMCC are listed in this section of the catalog. Not every course is offered every term. Use the schedule of classes to determine quarterly course offerings. Students who plan to transfer should consult with their program advisor to ensure course transferability.

HOW TO READ A COURSE DESCRIPTION

Courses are grouped by area of study and listed alphabetically by letter prefix and course number. Courses numbered 100 and above are designed for transfer to other colleges for degree credit.

Course Number and Title Letters and numbers along with the title of the course. Example: AGM131 Agricultural Saftey
Course Description Briefly summarizes course content.
Credits, Lecture, Lab The number of credits earned by taking the course is noted. Each lecture credit corresponds to one hour of instruction per week. Each lab credit equals 3 hours per week. Each other credit generally refers to 2 hours of class time per credit.
Prerequisite  Prerequisites are listed below course descriptions. A prerequisite is a course that must be completed before enrolling in the selected course. It is important to note prerequisites before registering.
Corequisite Corequisite is a course that should be completed either before or while attending the selected course.

Course Designations:

Non-Designated Courses

Courses numbered 100 and above listed in this section of the catalog that have not received a designation mark as outlined above may or may not meet degree requirements or be transferable to other institutions. Questions regarding transferability of courses should be directed to the program advisor, associate vice president of enrollment management, or vice president of instruction.

Non-Transfer Courses

Courses with numerical designations less than 100 are not transferable to four-year institutions.

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Math/Computer Science
  

  • MTH 254 - Vector Calculus

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    The student will study and demonstrate knowledge of vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation and related applications, and multiple integration with related applications.
    Prerequisite: MTH 252 
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MTH 256 - Differential Equations

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course covers the methods of solving ordinary differential equations and includes three types of solutions: elementary methods, convergent power series, and numerical methods, with applications to physical and engineering science.
    Prerequisite: MTH 252 
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MTH 261 - Linear Algebra

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    Students will study and demonstrate knowledge of matrix solutions to systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, GramSchmidt orthogonalizations, linear transformations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
    Prerequisite: MTH 252
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MTH 261 - Linear Algebra

    4 4
    Students will study and demonstrate knowledge of matrix solutions to systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, GramSchmidt orthogonalizations, linear transformations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
    MTH 252  
  

  • MTH 298 - Special Studies

    Credits - 1-3
    This course is designed to provide interested and capable students special topics in mathematics. It will provide statistics students an opportunity to use the statistical tools learned in the classroom to analyze real data.
    Corequisite: MTH 243 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.

Music
  

  • MUP 105 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    Provides an opportunity for students to rehearse and perform current jazz and jazz standard literature.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 115 - General Ensemble

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    Provides an opportunity for students to rehearse and perform in a select small ensemble.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 122 - Concert Choir

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    Provides the skilled vocalist an opportunity to participate in a select group.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total). Instructor approval required.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 125 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    An opportunity for advanced vocalists to perform literature of the popular and/or vocal jazz styles.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total). Instructor approval required.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 141 - Symphony Orchestra

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    This course provides an opportunity to participate in the Oregon East Symphony, offering performances of a wide variety of orchestral styles.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total). Instructor approval required.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 168 - Applied Woodwinds

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 169 - Applied Brass

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 170 - Applied Strings

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term. Instructor Approval.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 171 - Applied Piano

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 174 - Applied Voice

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 205 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    Provides an opportunity for students to rehearse and perform current jazz and jazz standard literature.
    Prerequisite: 3 terms of MUP 105 .
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 222 - Concert Choir

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    To provide the skilled vocalist an opportunity to participate in a select group.
    Prerequisite: 3 terms of MUP 122 .
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 225 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    An opportunity for advanced vocalists to perform literature of the popular and/or vocal jazz styles.
    Prerequisite: MUP 125  and instructor approval.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 241 - Symphony Orchestra

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    This course provides an opportunity to participate in the Oregon East Symphony, offering performance of a wide variety of orchestral styles.
    Prerequisite: Three quarters of MUP 141 .
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 268 - Applied Woodwinds

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Prerequisite: MUP 168 .
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 269 - Applied Brass

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Prerequisite: 3 terms of MUP 169 .
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times (3 credits total).
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 270 - Applied Strings

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term. Instructor Approval.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 271 - Applied Piano

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Prerequisite: MUP 171 .
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUP 274 - Applied Voice

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Individual private instruction is given in technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo performance. Students enroll for a one-half hour lesson each week in their major instrument each term.
    Prerequisite: MUP 174 .
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course is repeatable up to 3 times
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Elementary study of terms and notation symbols designed to develop elementary competence in performing from notation and in notating musical ideas.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 105 - Music Appreciation

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course includes a survey of western music, both vocal and instrumental, from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century, as well as covering the basic fundamentals in order to aid with comprehension of the material. Students will be able to discuss the development of music in history and culture, understand basic concepts that developed through the musical periods, listen to music critically, and aurally identify major works from each period.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement, WR 115  strongly recommended.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MUS 111 - Music Theory

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course introduces the building blocks of music, including intervals, key signatures, and the fundamental aspects of melody, harmony and rhythm.
    Corequisite: MUS 114 . Students with limited piano skills should take MUS 131  as corequisite.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 112 - Music Theory

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course develops the facility of harmony recognition and basic building of chord progressions using standard principles.
    Prerequisite: MUS 111  Corequisite: MUS 115 
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 113 - Music Theory

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course continues the development of basic music analysis and composition of chord progression including extended chords and modulations.
    Prerequisite: MUS 112  Corequisite: MUS 116 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 114 - Ear Training and Sight Singing

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    This course introduces the fundamentals of singing, dictating, and reading music without accompaniment. It stresses music terminology, rhythms, and intervals.
    Corequisite: MUS 111 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 115 - Ear Training and Sight Singing

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    This course offers practice in singing, dictating, and reading music without accompaniment. It stresses music terminology, rhythms, and intervals.
    Prerequisite: MUS 114  Corequisite: MUS 112 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 116 - Ear Training and Sight Singing

    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    This course offers practice in singing, dictating, and reading music without accompaniment. It stresses harmonic dictation, melody that modulates, more advanced rhythms, and larger intervals.
    Prerequisite: MUS 115  Corequisite: MUS 113 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 131 - Class Piano

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Classroom instruction in piano technique to fit the needs of beginners. This course assumes no piano experience.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 132 - Class Piano

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Classroom instruction in piano technique to fit the needs of beginners. This course progresses to both hands simultaneously in harmony and melody.
    Prerequisite: MUS 131 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 133 - Class Piano

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Classroom instruction in piano technique extending the skills introduced in MUS 131  and MUS 132  through practice and performance.
    Prerequisite: MUS 132 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 135 - Class Voice

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Designed for beginners in vocal music, this course deals primarily with development of breath control, tone production, articulation and enunciation in a group situation. Classroom performance of song and study of song literature.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 198 - Special Studies

    Credits - 1-3
    Study of various topics in music. Course is repeatable up to 3 times
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 201 - Introduction to Music and Its Literature

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Enjoyment and understanding of music through listening and study of its elements, forms, and historical styles from its origins through 1750.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 202 - Introduction to Music and Its Literature

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Enjoyment and understanding of music through listening and study of its elements, forms, and historical styles. Music and composers from 1750 to 1850.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 203 - Introduction to Music and Its Literature

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Enjoyment and understanding of music through listening and study of its elements, forms, and historical styles. Music and composers from 1850 to the present.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 205 - Introduction to Jazz History

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course will chronologically survey prominent jazz styles and musicians of the 20th century. Listening will be a large part of the coursework.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement, WR 115  strongly recommended.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MUS 206 - Introduction to History of Rock Music

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    A general survey of the history of rock and roll music. Beginning with its roots in African-American folk blues, this course will follow socio-political events that shaped the development of this popular genre. Also to be discussed will be typical instrumental groups, history of electronic amplification of string and keyboard instruments, development of form and lyric content, as well as marketing trends that shape content and intention of rock.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement, WR 115  strongly recommended.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MUS 207 - History of Folk Music

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    A survey of Anglo-American folk music and its subsequent styles from the first collected folk songs of Cecil Sharp (around 1900) to the present. Beginning with the Appalachian instrumental and vocal traditions, later folk-based styles will be discussed including country music, folk protest, bluegrass, folk rock, and progressive folk. Also to be discussed will be characteristics of the Anglo-American style with musical retentions from British Isles.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement, WR 115  strongly recommended.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • MUS 211 - Music Theory

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Continues studies from the MUS 111 , MUS 112  and MUS 113  sequence, with emphasis upon review and analysis and composition of 16th century musical styles and trends.
    Prerequisite: MUS 111 , MUS 112 , MUS 113 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 212 - Music Theory

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Continues studies on the elements of music, with emphasis upon analysis of music of the Classical period. Analysis of chord structures, basic modulations, and formal analysis will be stressed.
    Prerequisite: MUS 211 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 213 - Music Theory

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Continues studies on the elements of music, with emphasis upon analysis of music from the Romantic period. Analysis of extended chord structures, advanced modulations, and altered chords will be stressed.
    Prerequisite: MUS 212 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • MUS 298 - Special Studies

    Credits - 1-3
    Selected topics in music including pedagogy, conducting and performance practice.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.

Nursing
  

  • NRS 110 - Foundations of Nursing -Health Promotion

    Credits - 9 Lecture - 5 Lab/Clinical - 4
    This course introduces the learner to framework of the OCNE curriculum. The emphasis on health promotion across the life span includes learning about self-health as well as patient health practices. To support self and patient health practices, students learn to access research evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease/illness, apply growth and development theory, interview patients in a culturally sensitive manner, work as members of a multidisciplinary team giving and receiving feedback about performance, and use reflective thinking about their practice as nursing students. Populations studied in the course include children, adults, older adults and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Includes classroom and clinical learning experiences. The clinical portion of the course includes practice with therapeutic communication skills and selected core nursing skills identified in the OCNE Core Nursing Skills document.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 111 - Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I

    Credits - 6 Lecture -3 Lab/Clinical -3
    This course introduces assessment and common interventions (including technical procedures) for patients with chronic illnesses common across the life span in multiple ethnic groups. The patient’s and family’s “lived experience” of the condition is explored. Clinical practice guidelines and research evidence are used to guide clinical judgments in care of individuals with chronic conditions. Multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities are explored in the context of delivering safe, high quality health care to individuals with chronic conditions (includes practical and legal aspects of delegation). Cultural, ethical, legal and health care delivery issues are explored through case scenarios and clinical practice. Case exemplars include children with asthma, adolescents with a mood disorder, adults with type 2 diabetes, and older adults with dementia. The course includes classroom and clinical learning experiences.
    Prerequisite: NRS 110  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 112 - Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I

    Credits - 6 Lecture - 3 Lab/Clinical - 3
    This course introduces the learner to assessment and common interventions (including relevant technical  procedures) for care of patients across the lifespan who require acute care, including normal childbirth. Disease/illness trajectories and their translation into clinical practice guidelines and/or standard procedures are considered in relation to their impact on providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care. Includes classroom and clinical learning experiences.

     
    Prerequisite: NRS 111  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 221 - Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness II/End of Life

    Credits - 9 Lecture - 4 Lab/Clinical - 5
    This course builds on Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I. Chronic Illness II expands the student’s knowledge related to family care giving, symptom management and end of life concepts. These concepts are a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. Ethical issues related to advocacy, self-determination, and autonomy are explored. Complex skills associated with the assessment and management of concurrent illnesses and conditions are developed within the context of patient and family preferences and needs. Skills related to enhancing communication and collaboration as a member of an interprofessional team and across health care settings are further explored. Exemplars include patients with chronic mental illness and addictions as well as other chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships. The course includes classroom and clinical learning experiences. (Can follow Nursing in Acute Care II and End-of-Life).
    Prerequisite: NRS 112  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 222 - Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care II/End of Life

    Credits - 9 Lecture - 4 Lab/Clinical - 5
    This course builds on Nursing in Acute Care I, focusing on more complex and/or unstable patient care conditions, some of which may result in death. These patient care conditions require strong noticing and rapid decision making skills. Evidence base is used to support appropriate focused assessments, and effective, efficient nursing interventions. Life span and developmental factors, cultural variables, and legal aspects of care frame the ethical decision-making employed in patient choices for treatment or palliative care for disorders with an acute trajectory. Case scenarios incorporate prioritizing care needs, delegation and supervision, and family and patient teaching for either discharge planning or end-of-life care. Exemplars include acute conditions affecting multiple body systems. Includes classroom and clinical learning experiences. (Can follow Nursing in Chronic Illness II and End-of-Life Care).
    Prerequisite: NRS 221  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 224 - Scope of Practice/Integrated Practicum

    Credits - 9 Lecture - 2 Lab/Clinical - 7
    This course is designed to formalize the clinical judgments, knowledge and skills necessary in safe, registered nurse practice. Faculty/Clinical Teaching Associate/Student Triad Model provides a context that allows the student to experience the nursing role in a selected setting, balancing demands of professional nursing and lifelong learner. Analysis and reflection throughout the clinical experience provide the student with evaluative criteria against which they can judge their own performance and develop a practice framework. Includes seminar, self-directed study and clinical experience.

     
    Prerequisite: NRS 222  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Required for AAS and eligibility for RN licensure.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 230 - Clinical Pharmacology I

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course introduces the theoretical background that enables students to provide safe and effective care related to drugs and natural products to persons throughout the lifespan. It includes the foundational concepts of principles of pharmacology, nonopioid analgesics, and antibiotics, as well as additional classes of drugs. Students will learn to make selected clinical decisions in the context of nursing regarding using current, reliable sources of information, understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, developmental physiologic considerations, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of drug therapy, teaching persons from diverse populations regarding safe and effective use of drugs and natural products, intervening to increase therapeutic benefits and reduce potential negative effects, and communicating appropriately with other health professionals regarding drug therapy. Drugs are studied by therapeutic or pharmacological class using an organized framework.
    Prerequisite: NRS 110  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 231 - Clinical Pharmacology II

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This sequel to Clinical Pharmacology I continues to provide the theoretical background that enables students to provide safe and effective nursing care related to drugs and natural products to persons throughout the lifespan. Students will learn to make selected clinical decisions in the context of nursing regarding using current, reliable sources of information, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of drug therapy, teaching persons from diverse populations regarding safe and effective use of drugs and natural products, intervening to increase therapeutic benefits and reduce potential negative effects, and communicating appropriately with other health professionals regarding drug therapy. The course addresses additional classes of drugs and related natural products not contained in Clinical Pharmacology I.
    Prerequisite: NRS 230 ,
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 232 - Pathophysiological Processes I

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course introduces pathophysiological processes that contribute to many different disease states across the lifespan and human responses to those processes. It includes the foundational concepts of cellular adaptation, injury, and death; inflammation and tissue healing; fluid and electrolyte imbalances; and physiologic response to stressors and pain, as well as additional pathophysiological processes. Students will learn to make selective clinical decisions in the context of nursing regarding using current, reliable sources of pathophysiology information, selecting and interpreting focused nursing assessments based on knowledge of pathophysiological processes, teaching persons from diverse populations regarding pathophysiological processes, and communicating with other health professionals regarding pathophysiological processes.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  

  • NRS 233 - Pathophysiological Processes II

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This sequel to Pathophysiological Processes I continues to explore pathophysiological processes that contribute to disease states across the lifespan and human responses to those processes. Students will learn to make selected clinical decisions in the context of nursing regarding using current, reliable sources of pathophysiology information, selecting and interpreting focused nursing assessments based on knowledge of pathophysiological processes, teaching persons from diverse populations regarding pathophysiological processes, and communicating with other health professionals regarding pathophysiological processes. The course addresses additional pathophysiological processes not contained in Pathophysiological Processes I.
    Prerequisite: NRS 232 ,
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.

Reading
  

  • RD 090 - Effective Reading Strategies

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course provides directed practice in the development of college reading skills, emphasizing vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, advanced reading skills, and reading for study. Vocabulary skills include dictionary use, word components and etymology, context clues, and multiple meanings of words. Comprehension skills include main ideas and supporting details which signal key concepts and ideas.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • RD 101 - College Textbook Reading

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course focuses on improving reading and thinking skills through guided reading instruction and extensive guided-practice with academic discipline-based readings. Students will increase college level vocabulary, use effective textbook reading techniques, practice note taking skills, and reading for study. Reading for study includes effective textbook study methods, outlining, study mapping, summarizing, and textbook graphics.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • RD 120 - Critical Reading and Thinking

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course will sharpen students’ abilities to think and read clearly, logically, critically, and effectively. Students will develop analytical skills necessary for problem solving and making the best choices in their academic, career, and personal lives. Students regularly interact in group discussions about the thinking and reading process.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • RD 220 - Advanced Critical Reading & Thinking

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Students will explore the structure of critical thinking, how to evaluate their own thinking and the thinking of other perspectives using a systematic, disciplined approach. Students will examine critical concepts, questions, and ideas that lead to the further development of critical and ethical reasoning skills and abilities.
    Prerequisite: RD 120 
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.

Science
  

  • BI 080 - Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures of the body and how these structures normally function. Emphasis is on a systemic approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology.
  

  • BI 101 - General Biology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A survey course in biological science which fulfills the laboratory science requirement for non-science majors. Topics include biochemistry, cells, genetics, and evolution.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 102 - General Biology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A part of the general biology sequence.  Topics covered include: cell physiology, taxonomy of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, protists) fungi and plants, plant anatomy and physiology and ecology.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 103 - General Biology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A part of the general biology sequence. Topics covered include animal taxonomy, physiology, and behavior.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 112 - Cell Biology for Health Occupations

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    Cell Biology for Health Occupations introduces students to the generalized human cell, including its structure, function, basic genetics and reproduction. The chemical and physical processes that affect the cell and its components will be examined throughout the course.  This course covers the basic principles and vocabulary to prepare students for the study of human organ systems that occurs in Anatomy and Physiology BI 231, BI 232, and BI 233.
    BI 112 Should be a lab science. This class is intended for Pre-Nursing students as the preferred prerequisite for A&P.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 124 - Global Ecology and Conservation Biology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    Introduction to ecology including a multidisciplinary investigation of the ways humans interact with habitats worldwide. Course fulfills the laboratory science requirement for non-science majors.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 149 - Human Genetics

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    An introductory lecture course in genetics with emphasis on human aspects. Topics include cellular basis of genetics, Mendelian inheritance, evolutionary genetics, and the molecular basis of inheritance.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement.
    Offered Fall term. Mandatory for nursing program Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • BI 160 - Local Ecosystems

    Credits - 1 Lab - 1
    An introductory field ecology course with emphasis placed on the safe, ethical and educational study of unique ecosystems. Emphasis will be on relationships among plants, animals and the general geologic formation of various life zones.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • BI 161 - Ecosystems Recovery

    Credits - 2 Lecture - 1 Lab - 1
    An introductory field ecology course with emphasis on the safe, ethical and educational study of ecosystems recovery. Fieldwork centers around the effects of subsequent natural ecological succession and reclamation projects, as well as on relationships among plants, animals and the general geologic formation of various life zones.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • BI 162 - Selected Topics in Natural History

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    The course covers the field study of natural environments. Instructor approval required. The course may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. The specific title of the course
    Offered in any given term will be listed in the class schedule.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 163 - Natural History of Oregon

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    Introduction to Oregon’s biogeographic provinces. The organisms, communities, geology, and the interactions of these to form the different provinces will be studied. Extended field trips will be taken. Instructor approval required.
    Offered periodically.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 198 - Special Studies

    Credits - 1-3
    Provides interested and capable students the opportunity to study special topics in the field of biology.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • BI 211 - General Biology

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    A class designed for students majoring in the biological and allied science areas. Topics are cell anatomy and physiology, genetics, and evolution.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement and WR 115  or Placement Recommended Corequisite: CH 221  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 212 - General Biology

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    A part of the general biology sequence. Topics covered include macroevolution, animal taxonomy, and physiology.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement and WR 115  or Placement Need not be taken in sequence.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 213 - General Biology

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    Course deals with taxonomy of bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi and plants, plant anatomy and physiology, and ecology.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement and WR 115  or Placement Need not be taken in sequence.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    One of three courses within the human  anatomy and physiology sequence that need not be taken in order.  This course provides  students  with the opportunity to study the structure  and function  of the human  body from a systematic perspective, while emphasizing homeostasis, organ system  interaction, and complementarity of structure  and function. Specific topics include: the  integumentary, skeletal, cardiovascular and  lymphatic systems. Laboratory sessions  include  dissecting animal specimens, conducting physiological experiments, examining case studies, using the compound microscope, and studying  anatomical models.

     
    Prerequisite:  BI 112  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    One of three courses within the human anatomy and physiology sequence that need not be taken in order.   This course provides students with the opportunity to study the structure and function of the human body from a systematic perspective, while emphasizing homeostasis, organ system interaction, and complementarity of structure and function. Specific topics include: the muscular and nervous systems, special senses, and the endocrine system. Laboratory sessions include dissecting animal specimens, conducting physiological experiments, examining case studies,using the compound microscope, and studying anatomical models.
    Prerequisite: BI 112  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 233 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    One of three courses within the human anatomy and physiology sequence that need not be taken in order.     This course provides students with the opportunity to study the structure and function of the human body from a systematic perspective, while emphasizing homeostasis, organ system interaction, and complementarity of structure and function. Specific topics include: the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory sessions include dissecting animal specimens, conducting physiological experiments, examining case studies, using the compound microscope, and studying anatomical models.
    Prerequisite: BI 112  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BI 234 - Microbiology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    An introductory course in microbiology, with emphasis on anatomy and physiology of bacteria, fungi and viruses, and proper techniques for handling and studying microorganisms.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • BOT 221 - Systematic Botany

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    An introductory course in plant systematics with emphasis placed on the proficient use of Hitchcock’s “Flora of the Pacific Northwest.” The recognition characteristics of plant families plus the identification of local plants is stressed in this course.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 104 - Introductory Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers matter and measurements; atoms and the periodic table; ionic compounds; covalent compounds; chemical  reactions; energy changes, reaction rates, and equilibrium; gases, liquids and solids; solutions; acids ad bases; and nuclear chemistry.

     
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or placement
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 105 - Introductory Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers introduction to organic molecules and functional groups; alkanes; unsaturated hydrocarbons; organic compounds that contain oxygen, halogen, or sulfur; the three-dimensional shape of molecules; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids, esters and amides; amihes and neurotransmitters.
    Prerequisite: CH 104  or higher (CH110 & 221)
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 106 - Introductory Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers lipids; carbohydrates; amino acids, proteins and enzymes; nucleic acids and protein synthesis; metabolism and energy production; carbohydrate production; carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism; and body fluids.
    Prerequisite: CH 105  
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 110 - Foundations of Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers matter and measurements; Atoms and the periodic table; ionic compounds; covalent compounds; chemical reactions; energy changes, reaction rates, and equilibrium; introduction to gases, liquids, solids and solutions; introduction to organic molecules and functional groups; organic compounds in polymers and body; the three-dimensional shape of molecules; organic compounds that contain oxygen; introduction to biological functional groups.
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or placement
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 221 - General Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers atoms; measurement, problem solving and the mole concept; the quantum-mechanical  model of the atom; periodic table  of the elements;  molecules  and compounds;  chemical bonding I; drawing Lewis structures and determining molecular shapes; chemical bonding II: valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory; chemical  reactions and chemical quantities; introduction to solutions and aqueous reactions.
    Prerequisite: MTH 095   Corequisite: MTH 111  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 222 - General Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This  course  covers  thermochemistry;  gasses;  liquids,  solids and  intermolecular forces; phase diagrams and crystalline solids; solutions; chemical kinetics; and organic chemistry.
    Prerequisite: CH 221  and MTH 111  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • CH 223 - General Chemistry

    Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
    This course covers chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; aqueous ionic equilibrium; free energy and thermodynamics, electrochemistry; radioactivity and nuclear chemistry; and transition metals and coordination compounds.
    Prerequisite: CH 222  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 101 - Introduction to Geology - Minerals and Rocks

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A study of the structure and composition of the Earth; minerals; sediments and soils; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Students will also be introduced to geologic mapping, and groundwater.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement. Course fulfills laboratory science requirement. Need not be taken in sequence. This becomes an elective if G 201  is taken
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 102 - Introduction to Geology - Environmental Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    This course examines plate tectonics; earthquakes and volcanoes; surface processes; and the use of geologic and atmospheric resources. Special consideration will be given to how human society interacts with these geologic systems.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement. Course fulfills laboratory science requirement. Need not be taken in sequence. This becomes an elective if G 202  is taken
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 103 - Introduction to Geology - Historical Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A study of the early history of Earth and geologic time scale. Sedimentation, sedimentary environment, fossils, and fossilization are discussed along with the stratigraphic history of North America. The beginnings of life are traced through the evolution of plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025  or Placement. Course fulfills laboratory science requirement. Need not be taken in sequence. This becomes an elective if G 203  is taken.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 105 - Introduction to Geology: Pacific Northwest Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    This course traces the geologic evolution of the Northwest and includes discussion on the history of volcanic activity, fossils, sedimentary environments, and topographic change with time.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025 , RD 090  or WR 115  or Placement
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 147 - Basic Geology

    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    An introduction to physical geology, designed to help one become more aware of the processes that shape our geological environment. Topics include rock and mineral formation and identification, volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, glaciations. Field trips where appropriate.
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • G 198 - Special Studies

    Credits - 1-3
    This course is designed to provide interested and capable students special topics in geology. A study of the regional geology of the Pacific Northwest.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  

  • G 201 - Physical Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    An in-depth study of the geologic processes occurring on Earth. There are no prerequisites, although a background in science is helpful. Satisfies laboratory science requirements for both science and non-science majors. Topics studied include the origin and identification of rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Generally one weekend field trip.
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or Placement and WR 115  or Placement Need not be taken in sequence. G 101 , if it has been taken, becomes an elective if G201 is taken
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 202 - Physical Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    Topics studied will include evolution of landscapes, stream erosion, glaciations, landslides, and interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photos. There are no prerequisites, although a background in science is helpful. Satisfies laboratory science requirements for both science and non-science majors. Generally one weekend field trip.
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or Placement and WR 115  or Placement Need not be taken in sequence. G 102 , if it has been taken, becomes an elective if G202 is taken
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • G 203 - Historical Geology

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    An examination of the evolution of Earth from the standpoint of plate tectonics, including life forms, rock correlation and geologic time. There are no prerequisites, although a background in science is helpful. Satisfies laboratory science requirement for both science and nonscience majors. Generally one weekend field trip. Need not be taken in sequence.
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • GEOG 101 - Physical Geography

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    Introduction to physical geography of the earth with specific emphasis on landforms, climate, vegetation, and soils and on the interaction between humans and these elements.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement
    Term(s) Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.
  

  • GS 104 - Physical Science/Physics

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A one-term introduction to the fundamental physical concepts that form the foundation for all of the physical sciences. Topics include measurement, motion, mechanics, and pressure.
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or Placement
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
  

  • GS 105 - Physical Science/Chemical Concepts

    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    A one-term introduction to chemistry and its application to everyday phenomena. Topics include structure of the atom, chemical bonding, solutions, acids and bases, and chemical reactions.
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  or Placement
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Lab Science - Courses that meet the laboratory requirement.
 

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