Paralegal Studies (para)
Note: Courses with the
PARA prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the
baccalaureate degree except as part of the career courses in the B.A.S.
PARA 1101 - Introduction to Law
& Ethics (3-0-3)
This
course provides an overview of the legal system, the role of paralegals within
the system, and the use of technology in a law office or other legal
setting. In addition, the course will
focus on critical thinking and communication skills, using case analysis and role-playing
exercises for ethical issues confronted by paralegals. Must exit from or be exempt from Learning
Support Reading and English.
PARA 1103 - Civil Litigation (3-0-3)
This
course focuses on drafting skills and the procedural rules and statutes governing
state and federal civil courts. It is
designed to take the student through all facets of a case: the initial client
interview, case investigation, the initiation of a case (or alternative dispute
remedies), motion practice, discovery, settlement, trial, collection on
judgments, and the appellate process.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101.
PARA 1105 - Legal Research and
Writing (3-0-3)
This
hands-on course will focus on federal and state research utilizing law library
books, on-line databases, the Internet, CD-ROMs, and legal software. The student will distinguish mandatory from
persuasive authority, and learn how to look up cases, statutes, and
administrative rules by using digests, legal encyclopedias, Shepard’s,
annotations and other secondary research devices. In addition, the student will learn citation skills and draft
memoranda based on case law and statutes.
This course will require extensive out-of-class library time.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101.
PARA 1107 - Criminal Law (3-0-3)
This
course provides an overview of the criminal justice system and the statutes and
constitutional issues which arise in the system. The course is designed for the student to learn the procedural
rules and become familiar with the pleadings filed in criminal court by prosecutors
and defense attorneys.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101.
PARA 1109 - Contracts and Torts
(3-0-3)
This
course provides an overview of the various forms of business
organizations. In addition, students
will review business contracts and forms, learn the elements of a valid
contract and of a breach of contract claim, and gain an overview of Articles 2
& 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Finally, the student will learn how attorneys and paralegals file tort claims
in court and how these cases are settled or proceed to trial.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101.
PARA 1113 - Real Estate (3-0-3)
This
course provides a basic overview of real estate law including the buyer-seller
relationship, the role of the agent, title insurance, the role and obligations
of the law firm, and filing procedures.
In addition, the student will review and learn about each document
needed to prepare for a closing on a commercial or residential property.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101.
PARA 1221 -
Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Relations (3-0-3)
This
course is designed for the student to learn about the documents filed in
bankruptcy court by attorneys representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7,
11 and 13 cases. In addition, the
course will discuss collection remedies on judgments obtained in civil court by
secured and unsecured creditors.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1223 - Wills, Trusts &
Probate Law (3-0-3)
This
course is designed for the student to learn the terminology and laws applicable
to wills and trusts, and to learn the paralegal's role in preparing these
documents. In addition, the student
will learn the procedural rules of Probate Court.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1225 - Family Law (3-0-3)
This
course focuses on the issues arising in domestic relations, the statutes which
govern, and the documents drafted on behalf of a law firm's client in the area
of divorce and other family issues.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1227 - Health Care Law
(3-0-3)
This
course is designed to teach students about the legal issues involved in the
health care industry. The student will
review contracts prepared by paralegals and attorneys for hospitals, doctors
and Health Maintenance Organizations.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1229 - Intellectual Property
Law (3-0-3)
This
course takes a practice-oriented approach to the fields of patent, trademark,
and copyright litigation and prosecution.
It will briefly discuss laws impacting computer software, trade secrets,
licensing agreements, and antitrust concerns.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1231 - Administrative Law
(3-0-3)
This
course discusses how attorneys and paralegals interact before administrative agencies. The course includes a discussion of
statutory law and administrative rules, in areas such as environmental and
Social Security law.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1233 - Employment Law (3-0-3)
This
course includes an in-depth discussion of federal and state employment,
discrimination and disability statutes, the role of paralegals, and how
attorneys interact in court and before administrative agencies.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 1235 - Current Law Office
Issues (3-0-3)
This
course will involve the student in practical problem solving and hands-on
scenarios that occur in the daily practice of law.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101, PARA 1103, and PARA 1109.
PARA 2222 - Occupational Internship
(1-10-3)
A minimum
of 150 hours of on-the-job paralegal training in an approved work
situation. Students work an average of
10-15 hours each week.
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of at least 75% of all Paralegal career courses and program
approval.
PARA 2333
- special Paralegal Topics and Problems (credit varies 1-3)
A study of selected topics/problems common to student needs
under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Variable credit from 1 to 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s):
PARA 1101 and permission of program advisor.
Physical Education-Health-Recreation (PHED)
PHED 1010 - Fitness & Wellness
I (0-2-2)
Supervised
circuit training. Emphasis is placed on
cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance. This course will improve the student's
knowledge concerning the development and maintenance of a healthy
lifestyle. Students will also gain an
understanding of the concepts of wellness and how each component impacts their
ability to live a healthy, fulfilled life.
It is recommended that the student obtain a physical examination from a
licensed medical professional and have his or her medical history reviewed by a
designated staff member prior to participating in this course. An orientation to the course is required
during the first week of class. (Not
recommended to students with previous credit for any quarter system PHED 202
class.)
PHED 1020 - Fitness & Wellness
II (0-2-1)
A
continuation of supervised circuit training.
Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength,
and endurance. This course will improve
the student's knowledge concerning the development and maintenance of a healthy
lifestyle. Students will also gain an
understanding of the concepts of wellness and how each component impacts their
ability to live a healthy, fulfilled life.
The student is required to update his or her medical history and have it
reviewed by a designated staff member prior to participating in this course.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 1010.
PHED 1030 - Fitness & Wellness
III (0-2-1)
A
continuation of supervised circuit training.
Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength,
and endurance. This course will improve
the student’s knowledge concerning the development and maintenance of a healthy
lifestyle. Students will also gain an
understanding of the concepts of wellness and how each component impacts their
ability to live a healthy, fulfilled life.
The student is required to update his or her medical history and have it
reviewed by a designated staff member prior to participating in this course.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 1020.
PHED 1040 - Fitness & Wellness
IV (0-2-1)
A
continuation of supervised circuit training.
Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength,
and endurance. This course will improve
the student’s knowledge concerning the development and maintenance of a healthy
lifestyle. Students will also gain an
understanding of the concepts of wellness and how each component impacts their
ability to live a healthy, fulfilled life.
The student is required to update his or her medical history and have it
reviewed by a designated staff member prior to participating in this
course.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 1030.
PHED 1050 - Walking/Jogging for
Fitness (0-2-1)
This
course is designed to increase the knowledge, understanding, and value of
properly performed cardiorespiratory conditioning exercises, primarily walking
and running/jogging for fitness.
Specifically, this course is designed to introduce students to the
proper fundamentals and techniques utilized in an aerobic conditioning program.
PHED 1060 - Aerobics (0-2-1)
This
course is designed to increase the knowledge, understanding, and values of
aerobic activity. This course is
composed of a nonstop series of routines, which emphasize continuous, vigorous
movements. Also included will be
flexibility and body toning exercises performed to music. The class will include a variety of aerobic styles.
PHED 1070 - Beginning Volleyball
& Badminton (0-2-1)
Beginning
volleyball will concentrate on skill development of the pass and the serve,
dynamics of the game, general rules and physical preparation. Beginning badminton will include the basic
shots, service, footwork, singles and doubles strategy, and rules of the game.
PHED 1080 - Beginning Golf &
Tennis (0-2-1)
The course
is structured for the beginning golf and tennis student. Golf will introduce skills for the short
game to include pitching, chipping, putting, rules, scoring, and etiquette. Course play will be included. Clubs will be provided if necessary. The tennis portion of the course will
emphasize the forehand, backhand, serve, rules, scoring, and etiquette. Students furnish appropriate attire and
smooth-soled tennis shoes. Students
must provide a tennis racquets.
Additional fees may be required.
PHED 1090 - Free Weight Training
for Fitness (0-2-1)
This
course is structured fro the beginning free weight lifting student. It is designed to increase the knowledge,
understanding, and values of properly performed free weight training
exercises. A variety of exercises will
be performed with the emphasis on technique and safety. Students furnish appropriate attire and
properly soled athletic shoes.
PHED 1101 - Survey of
Health & Fitness Professions (1-0-1)
An introduction to profession career opportunities available in the fields of health and fitness.
PHED
3101 - Kinesiology (2-2-3)
A study of human
movement. Topics will include, but are
not limited to, structural anatomy, biomechanics and neurophysiology. The biomechanical etiology of various
injuries will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1151, BIOL 1151L, BIOL 1152, BIOL 1152L
or permission of instructor.
PHED
3102 - Exercise Physiology (3-0-3)
A study of the physiological responses of the human
body to exercise. Topics will include,
but are not limited to, the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,
metabolic, hormonal and thermal responses and adaptations to exercises.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 3101 or permission of instructor.
PHED
3110 - Personal Health & Wellness (3-0-3)
An
introduction to a variety of topics concerning health and wellness. Topics will include, but are not limited to,
wellness and lifestyle management, basic principles of physical fitness,
nutrition, weight management, stress management, sexually transmitted diseases,
substance use and abuse and chronic diseases.
PHED
3120 - Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation of Injuries (2-3-3)
An introduction to the principles of injury
prevention, care and rehabilitation.
Emphasis is placed on orthopedic injuries/conditions to the
extremities. An opportunity to obtain
certifications in standard first aid adult CPR is available through this
course.
PHED
3130 - Principles of Fitness (2-3-3)
A study of the role of physical activity on health
and the design of conditioning programs from the very young to the elderly,
from the able-bodied to the physically challenged.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 3101 or permission of instructor.
PHED
3140 - Exercise Testing & Prescription (2-3-3)
An emphasis on the proper knowledge and skills
required to conduct health and fitness testing. A variety of assessment principles and techniques are covered
with a focus on both measurement expertise and safe and effective exercise prescription.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 3101, PHED 3102, PHED 3130, or permission of instructor.
PHED
3382L – Seminar in Health Fitness Pharmacology (0-2-1)
The seminar will examine possible effects,
contraindications and side effects of common pharmaceutical agents on
individuals who participate in exercise programs. Students will identify important considerations concerning the
effects of medications on heart rate, blood pressure, exercise capacity, and
weight management.
Prerequisite(s) or Absolute Corequisite(s): HSCI 3382.
PHED
4110 –Health Fitness Management (3-0-3)
The study of the management and operation of programs
and facilities in the health fitness field.
The topics will include, but are not limited to, the planning,
designing, constructing, equipping and staffing of health fitness facilities. Management theories and operational models
for health fitness programs will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s):
PHED 3130, PHED 3140, or permission of instructor.
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 2201 - Introduction to World
Philosophy (3-0-3)
An
introduction to philosophy through the study of representative texts of major
philosophers from Plato to the present, from East and West. Topics addressed include personal identity,
the nature of knowledge, the existence of God, happiness, the nature of the
external world, the relation of language to the world, meaning, and truth. Critical thinking and communication skills
are emphasized. [Note: Learning Support students
who are required to take ENGL 0099
and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this
course.]
PHIL 2401 - Introduction to
Aesthetics (3-0-3)
An
introduction to the philosophical questions "What do you mean?" and
"How do you know?" in the realm of aesthetics, most particularly in
the arts. Through readings and discussions
of representative philosophical texts and with close attention to aesthetic
objects themselves, questions such as the following will be examined: What is
artistic expression? What do works of
art mean? Is there a general definition of art? What makes a work of art good?
Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ
0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
PHIL 2501 - Introduction to Logic
(3-0-3)
An
introduction to the symbolic analysis of arguments. Includes truth tables, and propositional and quantificational
logic.
Prerequisite(s):
CRIT 1101.
PHIL 3101 - Philosophy and Society
(3-0-3)
A topical or thematic approach to the study of the
networks of relationship between philosophical ideas and the social structures
in which those ideas arise and are interpreted, considering both historical and
contemporary perspectives. Critical thinking
and communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C). Completion of CRIT
1101 and Area C recommended.
PHIL 3301 - Ethics in Historical
and Contemporary Perspective (3-0-3)
A course which will examine the central questions of
moral philosophy through the reading and discussion of representative texts of
major philosophers. It will also
examine the application of moral reasoning to contemporary ethical issues and
problems in fields such as communications, medicine, business, and the
environment. Topics addressed include the meaning of “good” and “bad,” right
conduct, happiness and well-being, moral character, and justice. Critical thinking and communication skills
are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C). Completion of CRIT
1101 and Area C recommended.
Restriction: PHIL 3301 is not open to students with
previous credit for PHIL 2301.
Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I
(3-0-3)
An
introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics,
and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry
will be used.
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 1101 or higher.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 1111L.
PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics
Laboratory I (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying PHYS 1111.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 1111.
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics
II (3-0-3)
An
introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics,
and modern physics. Elementary algebra
and trigonometry will be used.
Prerequisite(s):
PHYS 1111/1111L.
Corequisite(s)
for selected Life Science majors only: PHYS 1112L.
PHYS 1112L - Introductory Physics
Laboratory II (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying PHYS 1112. This laboratory
is required only for students majoring in the following disciplines:
agriculture, applied biology, and physical therapy. Pre-medical students following an applied biology track, and
pre-veterinary students are also required to take this laboratory course.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 1112.
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics
I (3-0-3)
An
introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics,
and waves. Elementary differential
calculus will be used.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 2211L.
Prerequisite
or corequisite: MATH 2502.
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics
Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory
accompanying PHYS 2211.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 2111.
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics
II (3-0-3)
An
introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics
and modern physics. Elementary
differential and integral calculus will be used.
Prerequisite(s):
PHYS 2211/2211L.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 2212L.
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics
Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory
accompanying PHYS 2212.
Corequisite(s):
PHYS 2212.
PHYS 3650 - Modern Physics (3-0-3)
An
introductory course including material from relativity, quantum mechanics,
models of the atom, lasers, solid state physics, nuclear physics and elementary
particles. Study is focused on
contemporary applications including those to biology and medicine.
Prerequisite(s):
PHYS 1112.
PHYS 4110 - Conceptual Astronomy
(3-0-3)
A
one-semester survey course of astronomical methodologies and technologies
employed by cultures from ancient through the modern times. Topics in this course will include naked eye
astronomy, calendars, cosmogony, cosmology, and the development of the modern
scientific technique. This course is
only applicable to a major in Middle Level Teacher Education. Other students should consider SCI 1901A,
Selected Topics in Science - Astronomy.
Prerequisite(s):
SCI 3120.
Political Science (POLS)
POLS 1101
- American Government (3-0-3)
An
introductory level survey of the American political system in an international
context, emphasizing a cross-cultural approach to the study of the structure
and processes of policy decision-making.
The course incorporates comparison of the American political system and
other types of political systems. The
course also includes the study of world geography, emphasizing a knowledge of
the global configuration of nation-states.
POLS 2101 - Introduction to
Political Science (3-0-3)
An
introduction to concepts and methods appropriate to the understanding and
analysis of individual and group political behavior and political systems. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ
0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
POLS 2301 - Introduction to
Comparative Politics (3-0-3)
An
introduction to select political systems around the world designed to introduce
students to key concepts and methods in the study of comparative politics. The course analyzes major Western and
non-Western ideologies and political systems in terms of institutions,
operation, and historical and environmental factors. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ
0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
POLS 2401 - Introduction to Global
Issues (3-0-3)
An
examination of current global issues. [Note:
Learning Support students who are required
to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can
enroll in this course.]
POLS 3320 - Public Policy (3-0-3)
The
analysis of selected public policy issues and the interplay of organizations
and politics in the policy-making process.
Prerequisite(s):
POLS 1101 and HIST 2110.
POLS 4111 - Comparative Political
and Economic Systems (3-0-3)
This
course provides students with basic analytical and conceptual skills for the
comparative study of western and non-western political and economic
systems. Examines the Systems Model and
employs it to compare and evaluate the political and economic culture of
selected nation-states. Option for all
Middle Level Teacher Education students with a major or minor concentration in
social studies.
Prerequisite(s):
HIST 2110 and POLS 1101.
POLS 4121 - Asian Political and
Economic Systems (3-0-3)
A study of
the political and economic systems of Asia in historical and contemporary
perspective. Considers historical,
political, and economic development as well as inter-regional relations and
relations with the West. Also includes
perspectives on the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
Prerequisite(s):
HIST 1110 or SOSC 2501.
Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1101-
Introduction to General Psychology (3-0-3)
A broad survey of the major topics in
psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and
social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory,
personality, and abnormal psychology. Applicability of theories and research
findings across contemporary cultures is considered. [Note: Learning Support
students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the
requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
PSYC 2101- Psychology
of Adjustment (3-0-3)
An introductory examination of the
applied psychological theory and research concerning mental health and
well-being. It is recommended that PSYC 1101 be taken prior to PSYC 2101.
[Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ
0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
PSYC 2103 - Introduction to Human
Development (3-0-3)
PSYC 3110 - Applied Psychology (3-0-3)
An overview of the application of
psychology to practical problems in areas such as mental and physical health,
business and industry, and education. Will emphasize application of computer
technology as currently used in psychology-based careers.
Prerequisite(s):
PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3350 - Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3)
A study of the scientific and cultural
bases of various conceptions of undesirable behavior. Applications of
principles derived from basic research will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3120 - Introduction to Therapeutic Intervention (3-0-3)
An exploration into the varied strategies
used in therapeutic situations. Approaches from a variety of perspectives such
as psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic will be examined and
applied using simulations, modeling, and role playing.
Prerequisite(s):
PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3130 - Social Psychology (3-0-3)
A survey of the major theories and
research findings regarding social influences on human behavior. Areas explored
will include attitudes, prejudice, gender roles, altruism, conformity,
obedience, attraction, and aggression.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3510 -
Psychological Testing and Measurement (2-2-3)
Computer-based tests and analysis tools
will be used.
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 1101 and (MATH
1231 or HSCI 2201).
PSYC 3520 - Theories
of Personality (3-0-3)
An introduction to the major theories of
personality, including the psychoanalytic, humanistic, and trait approaches.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3530 - Health
Psychology (3-0-3)
An examination of the psychological
factors affecting wellness, including emotional, cognitive, social, and
behavioral aspects. Biopsychological
mechanisms underlying illness and methods for improving health will be
included.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC
3540 - Introduction to Learning and Behavior (3-0-3)
An
introductory examination of the major theories of learning with an emphasis on
the application of these theories to the modification of complex human
behavior. Ethical issues associated
with the use of behavior change strategies will be a focus.
PSYC 4110 - The
Psychology of Gender and Sexuality (3-0-3)
Introduction to human sexuality and related counseling issues. The course will focus on the psy