May 22, 2024

2022-2023 Catalog

2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Explanation of the Mississippi Junior and Community College Uniform Course Numbering System.

The letter prefix identifies the subject field to which the course belongs. Example: ACC indicates the accounting field. Reading from the left side of a series of digits, the first digit designates the year (1 indicates freshman year, 2 indicates sophomore year). The second digit designates the grouping of courses. The third digit designates the sequence of the course groups. The fourth digit designates the semester credit hours awarded for the course.

ACC (1)213 - freshman (first) year
ACC 1(2)13 - indicates course grouping
ACC 12(2)3 - indicates the sequence (second course in a sequence)
ACC 122(3) - indicates number of semester hours credit awarded (three)

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Music Applied (Brass, Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice and Woodwinds) Universities require that music majors complete all required music courses with a “C” or better in order to receive transfer credit. All MUA courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and require instructor permission. All private lessons are based on instructor availability and are not guaranteed to non-music majors.
	MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability.
	MUA 2883 - Woodwinds for Music Majors IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Woodwind instruction for performance majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor only. Audition required.
	MUA 2972 - Composition for Music Education Majors III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 The study of music composition through assigned writing projects and analysis of masterworks.
	MUA 2982 - Composition for Music Education Majors IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 The study of music composition through assigned writing projects and analysis of masterworks.
Music Industry - Recording Arts
	MUS 1234 - Commercial Music Theory Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 4 Introduction to concepts and skills of reading music theory for pre-music and non-music majors. Includes study of notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads.
	MUS 1313 - Introduction to Music Industry Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introductory overview of the entertainment industry’s scope, systems, and practices.
	MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. Prerequisite(s): MUS 1433 , with a C or better.
	MUS 1423 - Survey of Popular Music Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the Music Industry major with a broad overview of popular musical styles and repertoire from the beginnings of American Popular Music to the present.
	MUS 1433 - Recording Arts Fundamentals Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to basic principles of sound theory, audio electonics and terminology, microphone characteristics and applications, mixers and basic equipment, signal routing and processing.
	MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to basic knowledge, theory and application of a native Digital Audio Workstation. Students continue their study of MIDI, arranging, sequencing, software, instuments, and recording in a native DAW environment. Prerequisite(s): MUS 1413 , with a C or better.
	MUS 2423 - Computer Recording II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 A continuation of Computer Recording I utilizing native and proprietary DAW recording systems. Additional topics covered include audio recording, digital effects, automation, performance tools, and nonlinear editing. Prerequisite(s): MUS 2413 , with a C or better.
	MUS 2433 - The Craft of Song Writing Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Provides the student with basic knowledge of the four approaches to song writing: lyrical, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic. Prerequisite(s): MUS 1234 , MUS 1211 , or MUS 1133 , with a C or better.
	MUS 2444 - Audio Engineering I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 4 Practical techniques and application of session procedures and recording. Includes vocal and instrumentcharacteristics, microphone placement, track assignment, mixing and console and recorder operation in a native or proprietary DAW environment. Prerequisite(s): MUS 2413 , with a C or better.
Music Organizations (Band, Small Band Groups, Stage Band, Choir, Small Singing Groups) All MUO classes require an audition. Contact the Fine Arts Division for more information.
	MUO 1111 - Band I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
	MUO 1121 - Band II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
	MUO 1131 - Small Instrument Ensemble I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 1141 - Small Instrument Ensemble II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 1171 - Large Jazz Ensemble I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required.
	MUO 1181 - Large Jazz Ensemble II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required.
	MUO 1212 - Choir I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods.
	MUO 1222 - Choir II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods.
	MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music.
	MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music.
	MUO 2111 - Band III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
	MUO 2112 - Marching Band III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. (Fall Semester Only)
	MUO 2121 - Band IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
	MUO 2122 - Marching Band IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. (Fall Semester Only)
	MUO 2131 - Small Instrument Ensemble III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 2141 - Small Instrument Ensemble IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
	MUO 2171 - Large Jazz Ensemble III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required.
	MUO 2181 - Large Jazz Ensemble IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required.
	MUO 2212 - Choir III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods.
	MUO 2222 - Choir IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods.
	MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music.
	MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensemble IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music.
Music Foundations (Education, History, Literature, & Theory)
	DAN 1312 - Jazz Dance I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 Developing the study experimentation and application of the basic skills of Jazz Dance.
	DAN 1542 - Beginning Ballet Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 2 Developing the practice of ballet skills for the non-major.
	MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 A course designed to give the student, through listening and written work, the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music of Western Culture.
	MUS 1133 - Fundamentals Of Music Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions.
	MUS 1143 - Music Literature Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 A listening course designed to give the student a better understanding of music through the ages, offering the student an opportunity to explore music as an art. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1213 .
	MUS 1211 - Music Theory I, Lab Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Co-requisite(s): MUS 1213 .
	MUS 1213 - Music Theory I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Study of functional harmony through analysis, and part-writing. Co-requisite(s): MUS 1211 .
	MUS 1221 - Music Theory II, Lab Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1211 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 1223 .
	MUS 1223 - Music Theory II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1213 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 1221 .
	MUS 1811 - Music Theatre Workshop I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 The workshop is designed to introduce and engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
	MUS 1821 - Music Theatre Workshop II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 The workshop is designed to introduce and engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
	MUS 1911 - Recital Class I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.
	MUS 1921 - Recital Class II Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.
	MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors) Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2213 .
	MUS 2211 - Music Theory III, Lab Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1221 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 2213 .
	MUS 2213 - Music Theory III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1223 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 2211 .
	MUS 2221 - Music Theory IV, Lab Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2211 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 2223 .
	MUS 2223 - Music Theory IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2213 . Co-requisite(s): MUS 2221 .
	MUS 2513 - Music For Elementary Teachers Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Designed for the needs of the elementary education student. Essentials of public school music; study of the fundamentals of music. Reading music notations and terminology.
	MUS 2811 - Music Theatre Workshop III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 The workshop is designed to introduce and engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
	MUS 2821 - Music Theatre Workshop IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 The workshop is designed to introduce and engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
	MUS 2911 - Recital Class III Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.
	MUS 2921 - Recital Class IV Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 1 Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.
Nursing
	NUR 1113 - LPN to ADN Transition Liberal Arts Class Hours: 8.25 class hours per week and 10.5 clinical hours per week for one summer term (13. 5 clinical hours are designated for additional clinical activities). Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to assist the Licensed Practical Nurse to transition from a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN). In the course, the student is introduced to the JCJC ADN Philosophy, conceptual framework, educational outcomes, and program outcomes. The transition process, core competencies for professional nursing practice, and role concepts essential for RN practice are incorporated to facilitate skills and role transition to that of a registered nurse. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2514 , BIO 2524 , BIO 2924 ,MAT 1313 , and FCS 1253
	NUR 1119 - Adult Nursing I Prerequisite or Liberal Arts Class Hours: 6 class hours per week and 9 clinical hours per week. Semester Credit Hours: 9 This course emphasizes the individual as a unique biopsychosocial being who is made up of systems and subsystems and identifies similarities and differences existing in health and illness. The concepts of the individual, health-illness, growth and development, communication, nursing process, stress-adaptation and the associate degree nursing role are introduced in this course. Beginning nursing skills along with basic patient care are taught. The nursing process is introduced as a basis of care and scientific principles underlying nursing activities are stressed. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2514 , BIO 2524 , BIO 2924 , and MAT 1313 Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): FCS 1253
	NUR 1129 - Adult Nursing II Liberal Arts Class Hours: 6 class hours per week and 9 clinical hours per week. Semester Credit Hours: 9 This course continues to emphasize the individual as a unique biopsychosocial being who is made up of systems and sub- systems and identifies similarities and differences existing in health and illness. The individual, health-illness, growth and development, communication, nursing process, stress-adaptation and the associate degree nursing role are further explored. The nursing process provides a basis for identifying health care needs which result from stressors. Scientific principles provide the rationale for nursing interventions which assist the individual to adapt to stressors. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1119 Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): PSY 2533 , and PSY 1513
	NUR 2113 - Mental Health Nursing Liberal Arts Class Hours: 8.25 class hours per week and 10.5 clinical hours per week for one summer term (13. 5 clinical hours are designated for additional clinical activities). Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on human behaviors resulting from the effects of stressors upon the individual’s biopsychosocial systems. Methods of adaptation which are exhibited by individuals experiencing stressors and which are not acceptable within the individual’s society are examined. Application of the nursing process for the individual with a psychosocial disturbance is explored in the clinical and classroom settings. Therapeutic communication is emphasized as a vital part of nursing interventions giving consideration to the individual’s position on the health-illness continuum. The focus of clinical learning is on nursing interventions and available community resources for patients with mental health needs. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1129 , PSY 1513 , & PSY 2533 .
	NUR 2129 - Maternal-Child Nursing Liberal Arts Class Hours: 5 class hours per week and 12 clinical hours per week. Semester Credit Hours: 9 This course emphasizes the study of the individual in the child bearing cycle, the neonate, and the child from infancy through adolescence giving consideration to the position on the health-illness continuum. The effects of stress on the biopsychosocial systems of the individual in the child bearing cycle, the neonate and the child are examined. Concepts of growth and development and appropriate communication techniques are further explored and integrated into the nursing process. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1129
	NUR 2139 - Complex Nursing Liberal Arts Class Hours: 5 class hours per week and 12 clinical hours per week. Semester Credit Hours: 9 The student should complete any core courses not previously taken. This course is a culminating course requiring synthesis and application of knowledge gained in previous courses. It includes the study of individuals with biopsychosocial stressors that affect multiple body systems and the transition from student to graduate. The concepts of the individual, health-illness, growth & development, communication, nursing process, stress-adaptation and the associate degree nursing role are utilized in the delivery of nursing care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. Transition from student to graduate nurse is facilitated through the refinement of management and organizational skills. The nursing process is used as a basis for providing and coordinating care for a small group of patients with complex health care needs. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2113 and NUR 2129 .
Oral Communication
	SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 Study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on effective speech preparation and delivery.
Paralegal Technology
	LET 1123 - Introduction to Law Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of major principles and functions of the state and federal legal systems, introduces various legal fields for professional opportunities, presents legal vocabulary, gives an overview of different areas of law, and presents ethics.
	LET 1213 - Legal Research Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to basic sources of law and the methods of legal research, including ethics.
	LET 1513 - Family Law Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the areas of law pertaining to domestic relations, emphasizing ethics.
	LET 1523 - Wills and Estates Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the laws of inheritance and estates, basic concepts of estates and wills, probate procedures, and preparation of documents while emphasizing ethics.
	LET 1713 - Legal Writing Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course includes composition of legal communications, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents with an emphasis of ethical considerations.
	LET 2313 - Civil Litigation I Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course presents the litigation process. Emphasis is on the structure of the Mississippi Court system and on gathering information and evidence, summarizing and arranging materials, maintaining docket and file control, developing a litigation case, and interviewing clients and witnesses, using ethical standards.
	LET 2323 - Torts Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course provides instruction in the area of law which deals with civil wrongs and injuries including intentional wrongs, negligence, and strict liability. It concentrates on the elements of a tort, type of tort, damages, ethics, and remedies.
	LET 2333 - Civil Litigation II Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to continue the study of the litigation process from discovery through appeal. Emphasis is placed on collecting and organizing discovery materials, and demonstrating knowledge of the limits placed on discovery by the federal and state rules of civil procedure. This course also includes the trial and appeal phases of litigation, with emphasis on trial preparation and appellate procedure. Prerequisite(s): LET 2313 .
	LET 2383 - Criminal Law and Procedure Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of criminal law and procedures involved in the criminal process. The course focuses on the Mississippi Court system, legal terminology involved in criminal practice, and on gathering information and evidence, using ethical standards.
	LET 2453 - Real Property I Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to real property law including ownership, transfer of property, liens, and encumbrances, and the various types of deeds.
	LET 2463 - Real Property II Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course examines legal documents related to real property as recorded in the chancery clerk’s office, the tax assessor’s office, and the circuit clerk’s office. It includes compiling a title abstract and completing an assignment to prepare a real estate file from transaction through closing and post-closing implementing ethics. Prerequisite(s): LET 2453 .
	LET 2653 - Law Office Management Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course provides practical application of daily legal office skills needed in the legal field, professional enrichment presentations, history of the profession, professional ethics through fact analysis, and an overview of law office management.
Pharmacy Technology
	PHM 1111 - Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 1 hour lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 1 Introductory course which gives an overview of the pharmacy technician career and opportunities open to certified pharmacy technicians. Topics discussed include professional literature, the pharmacist-technician relationship, pharmacy ethics, effective communication, brief history of health care, and pharmacy and hospital organization and department functions. The course is designed to introduce the student to the pharmacy technician program.
	PHM 1123 - Pharmacy Law Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 Legal aspects of pharmacy practice will be discussed including accountability, the Food and Drug Administration, the Controlled Substance Act, the Poison Prevention Act, OBRA ‘90, HIPPA, and Mississippi State Law.
	PHM 1212 - Computer Application in Pharmacy Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 4 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 2 This course will enable the student to have a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy computer systems as well as give students hands-on operation experience.
	PHM 1313 - Pharmacy Math and Dosage Calculations Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 Instruction includes the proper use of the metric, apothecary, and avoirdupois systems. Conversion between the systems is mastered. Applications of formula, calculations of fractional dosages, percentage preparation, and methods of calculating dosages for all drug forms are studied. Review of calculations dealing with ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas and dilution, and concentration problems are presented. Prerequisite(s): MAT 1234
	PHM 1413 - Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of body structure essential to safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Each body system is covered including applications to the field of pharmacy.
	PHM 1424 - Pharmacology I Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 4 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 4 A study of human disease processes and rational pharmacokinetics relating to antimicrobial therapy, antiviral therapy, anesthetics, narcotics, psychiatric drugs, CNS disorders and treatments, and respiratory related drugs. Drug nomenclature is emphasized along with drug indications, contradictions, mechanism of action, side effects, dosages and methods of administration including how these principles can be utilized in pharmacy practice.
	PHM 1512 - Pharmaceutical Compounding Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of the concepts of design, preparation, use, and evaluation of solid and semisolid dosage forms. Specific topics include powders, tablets, capsules, coated dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, magmas, gels, lotions, ointments, creams, pastes, suppositories, transdermal systems, sustained release products, and novel drug delivery systems. Exercises in computer application, prescription and physician order interpretation and the introduction of extemporaneous compounding are performed in the laboratory.
	PHM 1525 - Pharmacy Practice Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture and 4 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 5 This course is intended to acquaint the student with medication distribution systems utilized in retail and hospital pharmacy, including processing of individual prescriptions, floor stock distribution, unit dose systems, and IV admixture. Topics discussed include hazardous waste handling, infection control, principles of quality assurance, and equipment use and maintenance. Exercises in packaging, unit dose functions, retail pharmacy functions and aseptic compounding and parenteral admixture, and use of computer database systems will be performed in the laboratory.
	PHM 2434 - Pharmacology II Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 4 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 4 A study of human disease processes and rational pharmacokinetics relating to drugs for gastrointestinal and related diseases, renal system drugs, drugs for cardiovascular disease, drugs for muscle and joint disease, hormonal disorders and reproduction, topically applied drugs, ophthalmic and optic medications, chemotherapy, vitamins, electrolytes, nutrition and antidotes. Drug nomenclature is emphasized along with drug indications, contradictions, mechanism of action, side effects, dosage and methods of administration including how these principles can be utilized in pharmacy practice.
	PHM 2534 - Nonprescription Drugs and Devices Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 4 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 4 This course reviews the categories of the over-the-counter medications, explains the types and procedures of home monitoring equipment, and provides guidelines for patient counseling. Durable and surgical/nondurable medical products are explained. Highlights concepts of vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements, and the nontraditional treatment options.
	PHM 2543 - Drug Information Research Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the discussion of the concepts of obtaining pertinent patient information and data collection including patient medical record, patient interviews, drug use reviews, literature resources, and problem solving.
	PHM 2614 - Practicum I Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 24 hours clinical. Semester Credit Hours: 4 Application of the basic pharmacist technician concepts in community and hospital pharmacy, home health, and extended care settings. Emphasis is placed on functions associated with drug distribution system.
	PHM 2624 - Practicum II Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 12 hours clinical. Semester Credit Hours: 4 Progression of internship rotations in community, hospitals and medical centers or pharmaceutical manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on intravenous preparations, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy preparations, and the use of controlled and investigational drugs in an institution.
	PHM 2634 - Practicum III Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 12 hours clinical. Semester Credit Hours: 4 Continuation of Pharmacist Technician Practicum II. Advanced level internship rotations in community, hospitals, medical centers, or pharmaceutical manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on intravenous preparations, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
	PHM 2714 - Pharmacy Management Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 4 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 4 This course includes discussion of pharmacy functions relating to policies and procedures, drug purchasing, inventory control, drug recalls and returns, and maintaining transaction records. The class will explore several retail functions such as payments, billing, oral and written communications, computer data collection, and drug merchandising.
	PHM 2813 - Pharmacy Transition Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 3 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 3 This course further develops decision-making skills and promotes an interest in continued professional development. Employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the National Certification Exam are emphasized.
Philosophy & Religion
	PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 The student will survey the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) with regard to its worth as a literacy work, along with significant dates, themes, concepts and contributions of its characters to that history and literature.
	PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books.
	PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy Liberal Arts Semester Credit Hours: 3 An introduction to major themes and history of the discipline of Philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills.

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Course Descriptions

MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV

MUA 2883 - Woodwinds for Music Majors IV

MUA 2972 - Composition for Music Education Majors III

MUA 2982 - Composition for Music Education Majors IV

MUS 1234 - Commercial Music Theory

MUS 1313 - Introduction to Music Industry

MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians

MUS 1423 - Survey of Popular Music

MUS 1433 - Recording Arts Fundamentals

MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I

MUS 2423 - Computer Recording II

MUS 2433 - The Craft of Song Writing

MUS 2444 - Audio Engineering I

MUO 1111 - Band I

MUO 1121 - Band II

MUO 1131 - Small Instrument Ensemble I

MUO 1141 - Small Instrument Ensemble II

MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I

MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II

MUO 1171 - Large Jazz Ensemble I

MUO 1181 - Large Jazz Ensemble II

MUO 1212 - Choir I

MUO 1222 - Choir II

MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I

MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II

MUO 2111 - Band III

MUO 2112 - Marching Band III

MUO 2121 - Band IV

MUO 2122 - Marching Band IV

MUO 2131 - Small Instrument Ensemble III

MUO 2141 - Small Instrument Ensemble IV

MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III

MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV

MUO 2171 - Large Jazz Ensemble III

MUO 2181 - Large Jazz Ensemble IV

MUO 2212 - Choir III

MUO 2222 - Choir IV

MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III

MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensemble IV

DAN 1312 - Jazz Dance I

DAN 1542 - Beginning Ballet

MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation

MUS 1133 - Fundamentals Of Music

MUS 1143 - Music Literature

MUS 1211 - Music Theory I, Lab

MUS 1213 - Music Theory I

MUS 1221 - Music Theory II, Lab

MUS 1223 - Music Theory II

MUS 1811 - Music Theatre Workshop I

MUS 1821 - Music Theatre Workshop II

MUS 1911 - Recital Class I

MUS 1921 - Recital Class II

MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors)

MUS 2211 - Music Theory III, Lab

MUS 2213 - Music Theory III

MUS 2221 - Music Theory IV, Lab

MUS 2223 - Music Theory IV

MUS 2513 - Music For Elementary Teachers

MUS 2811 - Music Theatre Workshop III

MUS 2821 - Music Theatre Workshop IV

MUS 2911 - Recital Class III

MUS 2921 - Recital Class IV

NUR 1113 - LPN to ADN Transition

NUR 1119 - Adult Nursing I Prerequisite or

NUR 1129 - Adult Nursing II

NUR 2113 - Mental Health Nursing

NUR 2129 - Maternal-Child Nursing

NUR 2139 - Complex Nursing

SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I

LET 1123 - Introduction to Law

LET 1213 - Legal Research

LET 1513 - Family Law

LET 1523 - Wills and Estates

LET 1713 - Legal Writing

LET 2313 - Civil Litigation I

LET 2323 - Torts

LET 2333 - Civil Litigation II

LET 2383 - Criminal Law and Procedure

LET 2453 - Real Property I