May 07, 2024  
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2008-2009 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • PKMT 104 - Introduction to Parks and Recreation


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course provides an overview of the history and philosophy of leisure and recreation, with major emphasis on American society. The course examines roles of government as well as private institutions in providing park and recreation opportunities. Students will explore park and recreation careers and identify skills to obtain employment.
  
  • PKMT 105 - Park Safety and Law Enforcement


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course instructs students in basic law enforcement and rescue techniques that apply to park and recreation areas. Specific training includes: swiftwater, ice, advanced line systems rescue, patient packaging and transport. Water rescue certifications may be obtained upon successful completion of certification standard requirements.Field trips and additional class time required. Course meets PA and national program requirements for certification and NFPA 1670 standards.
  
  • PKMT 110 - First Aid and Safety


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course instructs the student in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) skills. Emphasis will be towards stabilization of emergency situations by providing basic life support until advanced life support arrives. Upon successful completion of certification requirements, students will be certified in Emergency Response and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Meets Guidelines 2000 for Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
  
  • PKMT 115 - Inclusive Leisure Services


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course develops the student’s awareness of inclusive leisure services. Attitudes and behaviors toward people with disabilities, barriers to inclusion, and legislation (Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to various disability issues will be reviewed. Students will develop skills to interact and utilize enabling terminology when providing inclusive services.
  
  • PKMT 140 - Whitewater Kayaking


    1 credits (.33 lecture, 1.33 lab)
    This course introduces fundamental skills required for propelling and maneuvering a whitewater kayak in Class I/II water. Personal preparation, safety, equipment, the paddling environment, paddling strokes, and rescue/self-rescue techniques including wet exits, bow rescues, and an introduction to the Eskimo roll are components of this course. Course meets American Canoe Association guidelines for Whitewater Kayaking.
  
  • PKMT 201 - Park Management Practicum


    2 credits
    This is a supervised work experience designed to allow the student to grow professionally, identify strengths and weaknesses, and apply learned theory to practical situations. The student will gain an appreciation of the roles, duties, responsibilities, and nature of the work that has been chosen as a career.
  
  • PKMT 205 - Interpretive Methods & Programming


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 hours lab)
    This course is designed to take the student through the process of developing, creating and presenting interpretive programs. The student will learn how to write lesson plans, operate audiovisual equipment, utilize digital presentation technology, design and construct bulletin boards, and develop an interpretive trail brochure.Field trips are required.
  
  • PKMT 209 - Wildlife Management


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course introduces the concepts involved in the management of wildlife and their related habitat. The student will learn to recognize problems and develop management solutions relevant to maintaining a desirable wildlife population in the Northeastern United States. Project Wild training is also a component of this course.
  
  • PKMT 212 - Park and Recreation Administration


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course focuses on management as a professional discipline within an organization. The study of management theories, organizational structure, agency policies, human resource management, fiscal management, information systems, and risk management are course components. Current management issues and trends will be explored as they relate to the workplace of today.
  
  • PKMT 230 - Outdoor Adventure Program Management


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course provides a foundation for students to develop, design and implement an outdoor adventure program. Course emphasis will include: logistical planning, environmental ethics, equipment and clothing selection, group dynamics and leadership, basic outdoor skills, staffing, supervision of staff, staff training, marketing, risk management and safety.
  
  • POLI 210 - American National Government


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is the study of the basic process of National Government: the Congress, the President, and the Judiciary. Other topics covered include federalism, political parties, elections, interest groups, civil liberties, and public policy.
  
  • PSYC 201 - General Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and methods of psychology. The course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior.
  
  • PSYC 202 - Educational Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course offers insight into the learning theories and processes, the role of individual differences, growth and development, psychological testing, and modern education practices.
  
  • PSYC 203 - Human Growth and Development


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    Tracing the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of the human organism from birth through adulthood, the course emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of biological maturation and experience in shaping the human personality.
  
  • PSYC 204 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to the concept of abnormal behavior. The focus is on recognition of maladjustments from mild disorders to severe illnesses, with a survey of major current approaches to therapy.
  
  • PSYC 208 - Health Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    In this course the student studies the behavioral and psychological factors associated with health, pain and disability, the psychological adjustment of an individual and the family to changes in lifestyle that come about because of disability, and methods used to motivate and impact behavioral change in the treatment of these individuals.
  
  • PSYC 210 - Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the relationships between sport and various psychological and sociological factors. The psychological emphasis is placed on the micro or individual level. The sociological emphasis is placed on the macro level.
  
  • PSYC 220 - Psychology of Human Relationships


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed as a lecture and small group learning experience. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying the theoretical principles which foster functional personal and professional relationships.
  
  • PSYC 223 - Social Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course offers a degree of insight into the ways in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world. This course will focus on the psychological processes people have in common that make them susceptible to social influence.
  
  • PSYC 240 - Child Psychology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    Child Psychology involves the study of the individual from conception to adolescence: physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
  
  • PTAP 101 - Seminar I


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course defines the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as a member of the health care team and provides an overview of the health care delivery system. Topics covered will include: the purpose and benefits of the professional association, types of patients treated, practice settings, documentation of patient records, common medical terminology, the state practice act, malpractice and risk management.
  
  • PTAP 105 - Seminar II


    2 credits (5 lecture) First 6 weeks
    This course provides an overview of fiscal considerations for PTAs, accreditation agencies, quality improvement, human resources, the historical development of Physical Therapy professions, and Standards of Ethical Conduct and Practice. Contemporary issues affecting Physical Therapy will be discussed. This is the final class of the PTA Program and will prepare the student for employment after graduation.
  
  • PTAP 109 - Patient Practitioner Interaction


    1 credits (1.25 lecture)
    This course focuses on communication skills for students studying healthcare. It will complement previous healthcare coursework and will enhance their self-understanding in their roles as healthcare practitioners. The students will learn effective communication across the lifespan as well as learning cultural awareness and sensitivity.Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in a health career program, with permission of the course instructor.
    Pre or Corequisites: PTAP 101 and PTAP 121.
  
  • PTAP 121 - Procedures I


    4 credits (2 lecture, 4 lab)
    The first of four sequential courses addresses general skills such as body mechanics, infection control and wound care, gait and functional training, and therapeutic modalities (excluding electromagnetic and electrotherapeutic modalities other than Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). Students will be introduced to identifying patients’ status regarding architectural barriers, environmental modifications, skin integrity and sensation, and vital signs.
    Corerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and BIOL 131.

  
  • PTAP 122 - Procedures II


    4 credits (2 lecture, 4 lab)
    The second of four sequential courses, this course focuses on the patient with orthopedic pathology. Students will learn range of motion and strength measurement, orthopedic pathologies, and treatment intervention for each major body segment.
    Corerequisite(s): BIOL 132.

  
  • PTAP 123 - Procedures III


    5 credits (4 lecture, 5 lab)
    The third of four sequential courses, this class presents several Physical Therapy topics. Students will learn therapeutic intervention for neurological movement disorders, electrotherapeutic modalities, and the application of orthotic and prosthetic devises.
    Corerequisite(s): PTAP 230.

  
  • PTAP 124 - Procedures IV


    5 credits (6 lecture, 12 lab)
    This course is the fourth of four sequential courses. Students will be introduced to treatment interventions for pediatric, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, spinal cord injury, electromagnetic modalities, and women’s health issues.
    Corerequisite(s): PTAP 105.

  
  • PTAP 135 - Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise


    2 credits (2 lecture)
    The basic principles of therapeutic exercise will be presented. The students will learn fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics and relate them to the musculoskeletal structures of the human body. Both normal and pathologic states will be covered. Students will also learn the types and effects of therapeutic exercises and activities, including stretching and strengthening.
  
  • PTAP 140 - Functional Anatomy


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This class is an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system, with particular attention paid to biomechanics, motion, peripheral innervation, and surface assessment. The class will also cover posture and gait. Motion of the human body is studied as a basis for the recognition of abnormal movement and the potential development of musculoskeletal pathologies.
    Corerequisite(s): PTAP 122, BIOL 132, or permission from the instructor.

  
  • PTAP 201 - Clinical Education I


    4 credits (200 hours) 4 weeks
    The first of three clinical experiences, this is an introductory clinical experience, which will broaden the student’s perception and understanding of his/her role as a Physical Therapist Assistant. It is an early opportunity for the student to apply his/her current knowledge base under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor.The duration is 200 hours (generally five 40- hour work weeks).
  
  • PTAP 202 - Clinical Education II


    4 credits (200 hours) Last 5 weeks
    This is the second of three clinical experiences. This educational experience builds and integrates communication, technical, and critical-thinking skills developed during additional coursework and Clinical Education I. It will take place in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Education I. The student will continue to broaden his/her skills as a Physical Therapist Assistant.Duration 200 hours.
  
  • PTAP 203 - Clinical Education III


    6 credits (360 hours) Last 9 weeks
    This is the final clinical education experience, which builds on skills developed throughout the PTA Program and during Clinical Education I and II. It occurs in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Educations I and II. Clinical Education III enables the student to integrate all areas of didactic and laboratory practice into clinical practice. The student will be able to integrate his/her health care delivery skills and become an integral member of the health care team.Duration 400 hours.
  
  • PTAP 230 - Pathophysiology


    4 credits (5 lecture)
    This course provides an overview and introduction to the pathophysiology of human disease. It will enable the student to recognize signs and symptoms of disease. Physical Therapy interventions and considerations will be addressed.Enrollment is open to non-PTA students with permission of the course instructor.
    Corerequisite(s): PTAP 123, or permission from the instructor.

  
  • QUAL 133 - Quality Assurance and Implementation


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course introduces the student to quality assurance techniques, statistical process control, process capability, and quality standards used in manufacturing. Students will explore several techniques that ensure the outputs of a manufacturing system meet industrial standards and customer expectations. The requirements of ISO9000 are discussed.
  
  • SOCI 211 - Principles of Sociology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This courses is an orientation to the field of sociology dealing generally with our social institutions and their functions.
  
  • SOCI 212 - Contemporary Social Problems


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course investigates pressing social issues and alternative solutions offered for their alleviation. Selected problems like suicide, environmental abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS will be discussed.
  
  • SOCW 160 - Introduction to Social Work


    3 credits 3
    This course provides an overview of professional social work. Students will examine the history of social work, values and ethics held in social work, practice principles, interventive methodology, as well as the generalist base of social work practice. It explores the delivery networks in the social welfare system and the commitment that social work holds to realizing social justice.
  
  • SPAN 101 - Spanish I


    3 each semester credits (3 lecture)
    This is a functional course which includes the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in correct and idiomatic Spanish. Selected cultural material will be used to enhance the basic skills. The second semester will expand upon the fundamentals of Spanish and improve proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 102 - Spanish II


    3 each semester credits (3 lecture)
    This is a functional course which includes the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in correct and idiomatic Spanish. Selected cultural material will be used to enhance the basic skills. The second semester will expand upon the fundamentals of Spanish and improve proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 201 - Spanish III


    3 each semester credits (3 lecture)
    These courses are a review of the four language fundamentals through both oral and written patterns, drills, and tests. Included in the course will be the study of vocabulary peculiarities and idioms, syntax review with stress on problems in grammar, guided compositions and creative work both oral and written, and an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature from the twelfth century to the present.
  
  • SPAN 202 - Spanish IV


    3 each semester credits (3 lecture)
    These courses are a review of the four language fundamentals through both oral and written patterns, drills, and tests. Included in the course will be the study of vocabulary peculiarities and idioms, syntax review with stress on problems in grammar, guided compositions and creative work both oral and written, and an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature from the twelfth century to the present.
  
  • TECH 120 - Load Calculations


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is a comprehensive study of the fundamentals of heat loss and gain calculations. The student will analyze environmental conditions, load factors, construction materials, and psychometric characteristics. Load calculations will be performed using the Right J for Windows computer software.
  
  • TECH 220 - HVAC System Design


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course will provide students with the knowledge of heating, air conditioning, and duct system design. It explores layout and sizing of equipment, computation of cost, and job estimation.
  
  • TOUR 120 - Tourism: Theories and Practices


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course will address the common components of tourism, such as theories of travel, hosts and guests, planning, and social, economic, and environmental concerns. Tourism definitions, an overview of the industry, changes in travel and tourism over the last several years, as well as the economic impact of tourism on the region will be presented.
  
  • TOUR 125 - Regional Geography and Tourism


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an in-depth study of the geography of North America. Sites of interest for tourism will be investigated including attractions in the region, state, and continental areas. Also discussed will be rationale for travel and destination cultures.
  
  • TOUR 205 - Tourism Practicum


    4 credits (1 lecture, 11 work hours)
    This course provides practical experience within the industry for the advance student in the Tourism program. Application of occupational competencies in actual tourism settings will be evaluated.Students will complete a minimum of 165 hours at the assigned site.
 

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