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Geriatric Aide--CNA - AL131
Course Description: Fundamental knowledge of the aging process with emphasis on meeting the physical needs requirements of geriatric residents of health care facilities including ethics, communication, normal and aging body system functions, nutrition, diseases, observation skills, documentation, personal care skills and their adequate performance.
Course Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hours-
Sections:
AL131 003231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.50
Section Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hours McPherson HS Only. Wed: 11:47 - 12:33
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AL131 010231S
McPherson
Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.50
Section Notes: Students must pass both theory and clinical portions; meets state requirements for Certified Nurse Aide state exam; 105 clock hours. McPherson HS Only. Wed: 12:38 - 1:24
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Power Plant Theory - AM101
Course Description: Types and forms of energy, internal and external combustion engines, operation of two-stroke and four-stroke cycle engines; preparing work area, disassembling engine, inspecting and reassembling the engine.
Course Notes: Departmental Consent Required.-
Sections:
AM101 003231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: Departmental Consent Required. McPherson HS Only. Rosters with exact times managed by instructor.
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Electrical I - AM102
Course Description: Describe the relationship between voltage, Ohms and amperage, as well as basic characteristics of circuits. Identify basic wiring diagram symbols, components and legend information. Perform basic electrical circuit measurements. Identify electrical system faults and perform repairs.
Course Notes: Departmental Consent Required.-
Sections:
AM102 002231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Departmental Consent Required. McPherson HS only. Rosters with exact times managed by instructor.
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Brakes I - AM104
Course Description: Theory in brake operation. Identify parts of brake system. Test, diagnosis and service brake system components. Remove, recondition and replace brake drums or rotors and brake shoes or pads. Recondition master and wheel cylinders, adjust and bleed a brake system.
Course Notes: Departmental consent required.-
Sections:
AM104 004231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Departmental consent required. McPherson HS Only. Rosters with exact times managed by instructor.
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Basic Concepts for Allied Health Studies - BI100
Course Description: Basic anatomical and physiological terminology; fundamental chemical concepts with an emphasis on organic macromolecules, pH, buffers, electrolytes, and solutions; introduction to cellular structure and function.
Course Notes: For students planning to enroll in BI103 Human Anatomy and Physiology who have not had a college level biology course.-
Sections:
BI100 002231S McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: For students planning to enroll in BI103 Human Anatomy and Physiology who have not had a college level biology course.
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General Biology - BI101
Course Description: Basic biological principles and their relationship to humans. General education course for non-science majors. Not open to students with credit in any other college biology course except with department recommendation. This course is not recommended for individuals with an interest in majoring in science. Lecture and lab.
Course Notes: Students must also enroll in BI101L Lab -
General Biology Lab - BI101L
Course Description: Laboratory portion of BI101 General Biology Lecture. Students will develop an understanding of the scientific method as it applies to microscopy, organic molecules, enzyme activity, cellular characteristics and division, genetics and genetic engineering, evolution, population dynamics, and ecology.
Course Notes: Must also enroll in BI101 Lecture -
Human Anatomy and Physiology - BI103
Course Description: Basic structure and function of the human body. Lecture and lab.
Course Notes: Student must also enroll in BI103L lab. -
Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab - BI103L
Course Description: Laboratory portion of BI103 Anatomy and Physiology.
Course Notes: Must also enroll in BI103 Lecture -
General Microbiology - BI112
Course Description: Microbiological principles; introduction to eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes and viruses, growth and control, microbial genetics, mechanisms of infection, and host defenses with selected microbial diseases addressed; support of concepts examined in lecture provided by lab emphasizing aseptic technique, safe handling and manipulation of microbes and survey of representative microorganisms. Lecture and lab.
Course Notes: Students must also enroll in BI112L Lab.-
Sections:
BI112 003231S McPherson Closed
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General Microbiology Lab - BI112L
Course Description: Laboratory portion of BI112 General Microbiology.
Course Notes: Must also enroll in BI112 Lecture-
Sections:
BI112L003231S McPherson Closed
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College Orientation and Career Exploration - ED115
Course Description: An introduction to college success strategies including college-level study skill techniques, goal setting, and healthy lifestyles as well as identification of one's interests, values, skills and personality to assist in making career choices.
Course Notes: The course is intended for undecided students who are advised through the Student Success Center. Students with a declared major should enroll in ED105.-
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ED115 010231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: The course is intended for undecided students who are advised through the Student Success Center. Students with a declared major should enroll in ED105. No class on 10/6.
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Cardiac Care (CPR) - EM131
Course Description: Fundamental elements necessary for student to recognize and react to cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants; instruction and practice for skill acquisition in CPR, AED, rescue breathing, bag-valve mask use and relief of choking. Information in basic cardiac function and risk factors related to cardiac emergencies. Identification of potential scene and personal safety risks and precautions.
Course Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.-
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EM131 011231S McPherson Full
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
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EM131 012231S
McPherson
Full
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
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EM131 026231S
McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
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Elements of Writing - EN099
Course Description: Grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence writing. Course does not fulfill the graduation requirement.
Course Notes: Mandatory concurrent enrollment in EN100 with the same instructor at the same time. Students must earn passing grade in order to sequence to English Composition II. Does not count toward graduation.-
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EN099 006231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Mandatory concurrent enrollment in EN100 with same instructor at same time. Students must earn passing grade in order to sequence to English Composition II. Does not count toward graduation
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English Composition IB - EN100
Course Description: Essentials of composition. Emphasis is placed on practice in writing expository paragraphs and themes and in using the techniques of research. Selected readings for models and criticism are used. In addition to the content of EN101, individual assistance is also given in areas of need.
Course Notes: Students who complete EN098 with a C grade or better must enroll in EN100/EN099 with the same instructor at the same time. Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102.-
Sections:
EN100 006231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students who complete EN098 with a C grade or better must enroll in EN100/EN099 with the same instructor at the same time. Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102.
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English Composition IA - EN101
Course Description: Essentials of composition. Emphasis is placed on practice in writing expository paragraphs and themes and in using the techniques of research. Selected readings for models and criticism are used.
Course Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101.-
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EN101 009231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101.
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EN101 021231S
McPherson
Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101. HS students only.
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EN101 003231S
McPherson
Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101.
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EN101 041231S
McPherson
Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101.
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English Composition II - EN102
Course Description: Development of critical reading and writing skills, through the exploration of literary texts in thematic units, with additional emphasis on research and persuasive writing.
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Sections:
EN102 002231S McPherson Closed
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Nutrition - HE202
Course Description: Nutrition requirements of a person during the successive stages of development with emphasis on nutrients, their availability in foods and factors affecting utilization.
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Sections:
HE202 004231S McPherson Canceled
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet in person: 8/16,8/30,9/13,9/27,10/11,10/25,11/8,11/29. Additional work to be completed online.
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Medical Terminology - HR105
Course Description: Elements of medical language including common abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, correct usage, and meaning relating to body systems, medical science, and medical specialties.
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Sections:
HR105 003231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet in person: 8/21,9/11,9/25,10/9,10/23,11/6,11/20,12/4. Additional work to be completed online.
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Basic Algebra - MA098
Course Description: Topics from the first course in algebra including rational numbers, polynomials, rational expressions and solving equations for rational roots.
Course Notes: Does not count toward graduation. May be used to meet departmental prerequisite for MA105 Intermediate Algebra.-
Sections:
MA098 004231S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: Does not count toward graduation. May be used to meet departmental prerequisite for MA105 Intermediate Algebra.
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