2019-2020 College Catalog

May 18, 2024

2019-2020 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

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Music
	MUS 1953 - Private Clarinet II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1943 Private Clarinet I; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 1963 - Private Oboe I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 1973 - Private Oboe II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1963 Private Oboe I; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 1983 - Private Saxophone I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 1993 - Private Saxophone II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1983 Private Saxophone I; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2100 - Performance Lab III 0 Credits Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2200 - Performance Lab IV 0 Credits Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3)
	MUS 2213 - Public School Music 3 Credits An activities approach designed to give future classroom teachers a background in basic music fundamentals needed in their preparation to teach general music in elementary school. Education methods courses for Arkansas State Teacher Certification will not be offered for independent study credit in the Division of Communication and Arts. Typically Offered: Spring
	MUS 2451 - National Park College Singers III 1 Credits Continuation of MUS 1461 - National Park College Singers II . Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2461 - National Park College Singers IV 1 Credits Continuation of MUS 2451 - National Park College Singers III . Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2513 - Private Voice III 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 1523 - Private Voice II . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: MUS 1523 Private Voice II; Permission of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2523 - Private Voice IV 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 2513 - Private Voice III . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: MUS 2513 Private Voice III; Permission of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2533 - Private Piano III 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 1543 - Private Piano II . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: MUS 1543 Private Piano II; Permission of the instructor. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2543 - Private Piano IV 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 2533 - Private Piano III . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: MUS 2533 Private Piano III; Permission of the instructor. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2553 - Private Organ III 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 1563 Private Organ II Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1563 Private Organ II ; instructor permission
	MUS 2563 - Private Organ IV 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 2553 Private Organ III Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2553 Private Organ III ; instructor permission
	MUS 2613 - Private Woodwind III 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 1613 - Private Flute I . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2623 - Private Woodwind IV 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 2613 - Private Woodwind III . Lab Fee. Prerequisite: MUS 2613 Private Woodwind III; Permission of the instructor. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2653 - Private Percussion III 3 Credits Private Lessons in the percussion family of instruments, emphasis to be determined by instructor in consultation with student: Orchestral - snare drum, timpani, and the mallet instruments; Drum set - various styles including rock, jazz, and contemporary music. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1663 Private Percussion II; Instructors consent Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	MUS 2663 - Private Flute III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1623 Private Flute II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2673 - Private Flute IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2663 Private Flute III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2733 - Private Percussion IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2653 Private Percussion III; Instructor permission Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2743 - Private Violin III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1753 Private Violin II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2753 - Private Violin IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2743 Private Violin III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2763 - Private Viola III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1773 Private Viola II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2773 - Private Viola IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2763 Private Viola III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2783 - Private Cello III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1793 Private Cello II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2793 - Private Cello IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2783 Private Cello III; Instructor consent Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2803 - Private String Bass III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1813 Private String Bass II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2813 - Private String Bass IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2803 Private String Bass III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2823 - Private Euphonium III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1833 Private Euphonium II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2833 - Private Euphonium IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2823 Private Euphonium III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2843 - Private Horn III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1853 Private Horn II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2853 - Private Horn IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2843 Private Horn III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2863 - Private Trombone III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1873 Private Trombone II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2873 - Private Trombone IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2863 Private Trombone III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2883 - Private Trumpet III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1893 Private Trumpet II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2893 - Private Trumpet IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2883 Private Trumpet III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2903 - Private Tuba III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1913 Private Tuba II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2913 - Private Tuba IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2903 Private Tuba III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2923 - Private Bassoon III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1933 Private Bassoon II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2933 - Private Bassoon IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2923 Private Bassoon III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2943 - Private Clarinet III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1953 Private Clarinet II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2953 - Private Clarinet IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2943 Private Clarinet III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2963 - Private Oboe III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1973 Private Oboe II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2973 - Private Oboe IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2963 Private Oboe III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2983 - Private Saxophone III 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 1993 Private Saxophone II; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2100 Performance Lab III Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	MUS 2993 - Private Saxophone IV 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee Prerequisite: MUS 2983 Private Saxophone III; Instructor consent Corequisite: MUS 2200 Performance Lab IV Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Nursing
	NUR 1001 - Critical Thinking Applications I 1 Credits Critical Thinking Applications I will provide opportunities for the first semester nursing student to practice in simulated patient care situations within a laboratory setting. Nursing skills and procedures, within a nursing process format, will be utilized to stimulate the student to think critically, problem solve, and make clinical decisions while applying fundamental nursing principles and evidenced based practice guidelines. Quality and safety principles are also emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , both passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , NUR 1108 Nursing Process I Typically Offered: Fall
	NUR 1108 - Nursing Process I 8 Credits Nursing Process I provides an introduction to curricular concepts, role responsibilities, development of fundamental knowledge and nursing skills, as well as the history and evolution of the nursing profession. The nursing process is introduced as the method for clinical decision making. Opportunities will be provided for the student to provide patient centered care for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in the clinical and laboratory settings while emphasizing principles of quality and safety, communication, and professionalism. Morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours may be scheduled for clinical experience. A medication calculation test will be given. Each student will be required to achieve 90% on the calculation test to pass the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* , CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , both passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , NUR 1001 Critical Thinking Applications I Typically Offered: Fall
	NUR 1201 - Critical Thinking Applications II 1 Credits The focus of Critical Thinking Applications II is to practice application of clinical decision making skills in simulated medical-surgical patient care situations. Exemplars will be used to enhance nursing skills for patient care, within the nursing process format, and will be utilized to stimulate the student to think critically, problem solve, and make clinical decisions while applying the principles of patient centered care, quality and safety standard, and evidence based practice guidelines. The students will synthesize knowledge and skills from NUR 1001 Critical Thinking Applications I and NUR 1108 Nursing Process I are reinforced and related to new content and skills. Prerequisite: NUR 1108 Nursing Process I , NUR 1001 Critical Thinking Applications I , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: ENG 1113 English Composition I* , NUR 1208 Nursing Process II , NUR 1302 Current Concepts In Nursing ^ ^LPN to RN only Typically Offered: Spring
	NUR 1208 - Nursing Process II 8 Credits The focus of Nursing Process II is on clinical decision making and the provision of patient centered care in selected medical/surgical settings with adult patients. Curricular concepts from previous courses continue to be built upon and a unit focusing on gerontological nursing is included in this course. Content and clinical experiences will emphasize patient centered care, the role of the nurse in the health care team, communication skills(collaborating with health care team, team building, verbal and non-verbal), and quality and safety. Clinical experiences are scheduled involving morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours in an acute care setting focusing on course concepts. Prerequisite: NUR 1108 Nursing Process I , NUR 1001 Critical Thinking Applications I , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: ENG 1113 English Composition I* , NUR 1201 Critical Thinking Applications II , NUR 1302 Current Concepts In Nursing ^ ^LPN to RN only Typically Offered: Spring
	NUR 1216 - Accelerated Nursing 6 Credits NUR 1216 is the accelerated summer version of NUR 1208 Nursing Process II . This course is available only to students in the LPN to RN completion track. The focus of this course is on clinical decision making and the provision of patient centered care in selected medical/surgical settings with adult patients. Curricular concepts from previous courses continue to be built upon and a unit focusing on gerontological nursing is included in this course. Content and clinical experiences will emphasize patient centered care, the role of the nurse in the health care team, communication skills(collaborating with health care team, team building, verbal and non-verbal), and quality and safety. Clinical experiences are scheduled involving morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours in an acute care setting focusing on course concepts. Prerequisite: NUR 1302 Current Concepts In Nursing , ENG 1113 English Composition I* , BIOL 2244 Microbiology* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better Typically Offered: Summer
	NUR 1302 - Current Concepts In Nursing 2 Credits The focus of this two-credit hour, web-enhanced course is to introduce the LPN/LPTN to concepts related to the transition and socialization toward associate degree (A.D.) education and the Registered Nurse role. The course provides learning in relation to the NPC Nursing Philosophy and an introduction to NPC A.D. nursing curricular concepts. Selected NUR 1108 Nursing Process I topics are examined in an effort to develop the LPN/LPTN knowledge base to a level consistent with that of the RN student entering NUR 1208 Nursing Process II /NUR 1216 Accelerated Nursing . A major focus is the use of the nursing process in relation to physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual responses. There is no clinical component to the course. Prerequisite: Graduation from a state approved PN or PTN educational program, Unencumbered LPN/LPTN license in all states registered (must include Arkansas), Officially admitted to the NPC Nursing Program or with departmental approval, Minimum of 90% score on the Dosage Calculation Exam, and evidence of completion of HIPAA and Blood Born Pathogen education or successful completion of the HIPAA and Blood-Borne Pathogen modules within the course materials, or a nursing student transferring from an accredited nursing program. Spring Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 1: Part-time CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* and CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* or other evidence of computer literacy, all passed with a grade of “C” or better Summer Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 2: Accelerated ENG 1113 English Composition I* ; MATH 1123 College Algebra* ; BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* ; CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , and CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* or other evidence of computer literacy, all passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: Spring Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 1: Part-time ENG 1113 English Composition I* , NUR 1201 Critical Thinking Applications II , NUR 1208 Nursing Process II Summer Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 2: Accelerated BIOL 2244 Microbiology* Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
	NUR 2107 - Nursing Process III 7 Credits This course continues to integrate curricular concepts and evidence based practice with focus on patient centered care with specific long and short term health problems in the areas of maternal and children’s health. Student behaviors include application of quality and safety standards and clinical decision making with specified nursing problems in relation to developmentally and culturally diverse patients and families. In collaboration with the health care team, the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration are also examined. Knowledge and skills from previous courses are reinforced and related to new content. Clinical experiences will focus on patient responses in the area of maternal-child health, primarily in acute care settings. Prerequisite: ENG 1113 English Composition I* ^, NUR 1201 Critical Thinking Applications II , NUR 1208 Nursing Process II OR NUR 1216 Accelerated Nursing , BIOL 2244 Microbiology* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better ^LPN to RN only Corequisite: PSYC 1103 General Psychology* , NUR 2303 Nursing Process IV Typically Offered: Fall
	NUR 2210 - Nursing Process V 10 Credits The focus of this course is on complex medical/surgical conditions in the provision of safe, patient centered care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients. Students apply the nursing process and utilize information literacy skills to demonstrate clinical decision-making that is grounded in evidence based practice to achieve best practice outcomes. Incorporating quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the associate degree nurse as applied in the acute care and high acuity settings. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization of care through collaboration with other members of the health care team, patients and their families. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of inpatient and out-patient clinical settings. Prerequisite: NUR 2107 Nursing Process III , NUR 2303 Nursing Process IV , PSYC 1103 General Psychology* , all passed with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite: ENG 1123 English Composition II* Typically Offered: Spring
	NUR 2303 - Nursing Process IV 3 Credits The focus of this course is to apply curricular concepts and apply evidence based care in the area of mental health. Student behaviors will include application of the nursing process for clinical decision making to provide patient-centered care for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health with a variety of developmental and culturally diverse patients. Theory and clinical content will emphasize the concepts of quality and safety, legal and ethical considerations, and health care team roles in the area of mental health. Self-assessment and self-awareness are encouraged to enhance self development and foster therapeutic relationships. Communication skills are further developed using theories of interpersonal relationships as a foundation with a focus on the development of goal directed therapeutic communication techniques. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of in-patient and outpatient clinical settings. Prerequisite: ENG 1113 English Composition I, NUR 1201 Critical Thinking Applications II, NUR 1208 Nursing Process II or NUR 1216 Accelerated Nursing, BIOL 2244 Microbiology, all passed with a grade of “C” or better ^LPN to RN only Corequisite: PSYC 1103 General Psychology, NUR 2107 Nursing Process III Typically Offered:* Spring
	NUR 2304 - Health Assessment 4 Credits This web-enhanced course is designed for Registered Nurses preparing for a bachelors degree in nursing (or with instructor permission). Complete assessment of all body systems will be explored with emphasis on physical examination techniques. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Orientation
	ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits During this course you will be introduced to important concepts that will help prepare you for success in your classes. You will learn to use Blackboard, the college’s learning management system (LMS); fine tune needed computer skills; and get a sneak peek at what it means to be a college student. Successful completion of this course is required before you may register for any other courses at the college. THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF CLASSES. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
	ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits This one day course is designed to orient students to the programs and services offered at NPC. Activities are designed to acquaint students with the campus and various departments and services. This course is required for all new students at NPC. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	ORT 1202 - College Seminar 2 Credits This course is designed to assist general education students with the skills needed for success in both college academics and life after college. The course will focus on you as a learner and participant in college society, and the habits of mind that characterize the college experience. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Philosophy
	PHIL 1123 - Introduction To Philosophy* 3 Credits Examination of critical questions of human existence such as free will versus determinism, the nature of knowledge, and the basis for moral judgment. Reading and discussion of works by classical and contemporary philosophers. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHIL 1103 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Photography
	PHOT 1143 - Video Production 3 Credits This is a studio class in video production techniques designed to give the student an introduction to the disciplines involved in the preproduction, production and post production work necessary to create a digital video presentation and portfolio. This class is concerned with production work for documentaries, commercials, industrial film and independent films. Study will include script preparation, storyboards, camera operation, lighting, sound acquisition, and video and sound editing. Typically Offered: Spring
	PHOT 2223 - Digital Photography 3 Credits This course within the art department deals with the production of digital images from varied sources including images from digital cameras, scanned film, scanned prints, and scanned objects. The student is required to own a digital camera. The course is one of exploration, using different means of image input to produce digital prints or negatives. As in all photography classes, there will be an emphasis on concept and composition leading to the production of prints for portfolio presentation.
Physical Education
	PE - - AA PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0-1 Credits Two hours of Physical Education courses are required for the AA degree Any one-hour PE course may be chosen this semester and an additional one-hour course in the Spring semester, or choose from other available Spring semester options
	PE - - AA PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1-3 Credits If a one-hour course was chosen in a previous semester, choose a second one-hour course. If no PE course has been completed, choose PE 1102 Life Fitness Concepts and a 3-hour elective or PE 1113 Health And Safety* and a 2-hour elective.
	PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits Any PE course may satisfy the one-hour activity course requirement.
	PE 1051 - Beginning Yoga 1 Credits In this class you will master the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga, which are breath, yoga postures, and meditation. As a result you will increase strength, endurance, flexibility, and grace while relieving stress and energizing your body. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
	PE 1101 - Physical Conditioning - Belly, Buns & Thighs 1 Credits Toning exercise that focuses on these three hard-to-target areas. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1111 - Weight Training 1 Credits Exercise using cardio machines, free weights, and weight machines that benefit the total body. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1113 - Health And Safety* 3 Credits A study designed to assist students in understanding and developing attitudes and behaviors necessary to establish healthful living practices. This course is designed to motivate the student toward better physical and mental health behaviors. Emphasis is placed on principles and contemporary issues involved in better individual and community health. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HEAL 1003 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
	PE 1121 - Kickboxing 1 Credits High- and low-impact moves to develop flexibility, strength and endurance. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1131 - Pilates 1 Credits A challenging core endurance and back strengthening class. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1221 - Core Abs and Stretching 1 Credits A challenging core endurance class, alternating total body stretch moves. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1231 - Cardio Circuit 1 Credits Total body program that incorporates strength training, cardio, core work and flexibility. The workout is broken up into a variety of circuits, including a warm-up, cardio session and a cool-down. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 1261 - Total Barre Workout 1 Credits The Total Barre workout is designed to tone, trim, and transform the body with a fusion of ballet, pilates, and resistance training. By blending movements with cardio, the “Barre” targets those trouble areas such as the hips, thighs, gluts, and core; delivering one workout with results. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
	PE 1281 - Boot Camp 1 Credits This boot camp class mixes traditional calisthenics and body weight exercises with a variety of interval training. All components of physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition will be improved upon. In addition and equally important all aspects of skills related components will be stressed: power, speed, agility, coordination, reaction time, and balance. Typically Offered: Fall
	PE 2041 - Spin Class 1 Credits Spin class is a high-energy 50 minute indoor cycling class led by a motivating, trained instructor and accompanied by a unique playlist of powerful and energizing music. This type of fitness class is challenging, fun, and one of the best ways to improve cardiovascular fitness while burning excess calories. This low impact class is suitable for most students, and the class can accommodate all ability levels. Each student will learn how to set up their bike, riding techniques, and riding positions. Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
	PE 2051 - Yoga Level II 1 Credits Having learned basic Hatha yoga poses in PE 1051 - Beginning Yoga , in this class the student will be taught in the Vinyasa style. Flowing sun salutations will warm the body, strengthen and lengthen all major muscle groups while burning calories and gaining cardiovascular strength. This more challenging class continues to emphasize the fundamentals of yoga while presenting the poses and sequencing in a more challenging way. Prerequisite: PE 1051 - Beginning Yoga
	PE 2303 - Sports Officiating 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the rules and officiating techniques related to basketball, football, and baseball. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PE 2501 - Walking for Fitness 1 Credits A low-impact class using walking to provide exercise for the student at the lowest level of fitness. Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PHYSICAL EDUCATION - - - 0-1-2 Credits
Physics
	PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits Introduces the basic principles and concepts in the areas of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy. Lab Fee. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHSC 1004 Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
	PHYS 1124 - Astronomy* 4 Credits This course introduces the student to the concepts of the Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, Clusters, the Universe and Cosmology, as well as the physics, chemistry, and biology by which these operate. Lab Fee. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHSC 1204 Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
	PHYS 1204 - General Physics I* 4 Credits Designed to present students with fundamental laws, principles, and problem solving in mechanics, wave motion, sound, kinetic theory, heat, and thermodynamics. Lab fee. Pre or Corequisite: MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* taken concurrently with this course or previously completed with a grade of “C” or better. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHYS 2014 Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PHYS 2114 - University Physics I* 4 Credits Calculus-based course including introductory mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and sound. Lab Fee Pre or Corequisite: MATH 2214 Calculus I* Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHYS 2034 Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PHYS 2124 - University Physics II* 4 Credits Calculus-based course including introductory electricity and magnetism, wave motion, optics, and elementary quantum concepts. Lab Fee Prerequisite: PHYS 2114 University Physics I* Pre or Corequisite: MATH 2224 Calculus II* Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHYS 2044 Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
	PHYS 2204 - General Physics II* 4 Credits Continuation of PHYS 1204 - General Physics I* . The study of geometrical and physical optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear, and quantum theory. Lab Fee. Prerequisite: PHYS 1204 - General Physics I* . ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHYS 2024 Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
Practical Nurse Program
	PNP 1225 - Anatomy And Physiology 5 Credits Examines the human body and its systems as a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health as well as understanding deviations from the norm. Each unit in this course involves the study of a major system of the body and the interlocking dependency of one system upon another, with contributions of each system to the wellbeing of the body as a whole. Integrated campus labs are scheduled. Typically Offered: Summer
	PNP 1232 - Mental Health Nursing 2 Credits This course includes an introduction to common conditions of mental illness, prevention of such conditions, and the care of the patient suffering from abnormal mental and emotional responses. (Mental hygiene aspects will be integrated throughout the course.) Prerequisite: PNP 1225 Anatomy And Physiology or BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , and BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* Corequisite: PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing Typically Offered: Fall
	PNP 1342 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits This course is designed to give the student the fundamentals of pharmacology. Math concepts include the various systems of measurements used in nursing and conversion between systems, common abbreviations, calculation of drug dosages and specific drug formulas, and using information obtained from drug labels and from physician’s orders. This course presents an introduction to pharmacology, drug names, standards, references, principles of drug action, and interactions. The nursing process and patient education in relation to pharmacology is presented. Medication administration includes safety, systems of administration and routes of administration, including intravenous administration. The course will be completed with classifications of medicine. Integrated campus lab is scheduled. Prerequisite: PNP 1225 Anatomy And Physiology or BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* and BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* Corequisite: PNP 1364 Clinical And Clinical Research I and PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing Typically Offered: Fall
	PNP 1364 - Clinical And Clinical Research I 4 Credits Begins the practice of appropriate patient care. Clinical areas will be chosen and supervision provided in cooperation with area health facilities. Rotation plans will provide time in each facet of health care available in local clinical facilities. Clinical Research may be required concerning patient care, medications, treatments including diet therapy and procedures. Clinical experiences include care of the geriatric patient, mental health nursing, basic nursing principles and skills, and care of the adult patients with Medical and Surgical conditions. Prerequisite: PNP 1225 - Anatomy And Physiology or BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* and BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* Corequisite: PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing Typically Offered: Fall
	PNP 1410 - Fundamentals of Nursing 10 Credits This course provides an introduction to curricular concepts, practical nurse roles and the development of fundamental concepts, skills, and the legal/ethical principles in delivering safe and effective nursing care across the adult life span. Subsequent courses are built upon the concepts and skills learned in this course and integrates the relation of medical-surgical conditions and effects on the normal aging process. Opportunities will be provided for the delivery of patient-centered care in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. The clinical component includes fundamentals of nursing principles and skills in the delivery of care to the adult and older adult with medical-surgical conditions in a variety of settings (e.g., laboratory, acute, sub-acute, long term care); introducing nutrition, safety, comfort, and preventive measures in the promotion of health. Clinical research may be required concerning patient care, medications, treatments including diet therapy and procedures. Prerequisite: PNP 1225 Anatomy And Physiology or BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , and BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* Corequisite: PNP 1364 Clinical And Clinical Research I and PNP 1342 Pharmacology I
	PNP 1424 - Nursing of Mothers and Children 4 Credits This course includes modern aspects of maternity nursing with an emphasis on normal obstetrics to include anatomy and physiology, communication skills, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum, care of the well newborn, and family planning. The course also covers the principles of growth and development from infancy to adolescence, signs and symptoms of common pediatric illnesses with recommended assessments and nursing care. Prerequisite: PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing , PNP 1342 Pharmacology I , PNP 1364 Clinical And Clinical Research I , and PNP 1232 Mental Health Nursing Corequisite: PNP 1447 Medical Surgical Nursing and PNP 1457 Clinical & Clinical Research II
	PNP 1447 - Medical Surgical Nursing 7 Credits This course covers common conditions of illness including nursing care and management of patients in acute, sub-acture or convalescent states of illness and short and long term duration, nutrition and treatment modalities. It builds on concepts from PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing and PNP 1342 Pharmacology I. The progress of Pharmacology content will be integrated throughout the course in relation to the effects that medications have on body systems and disease process including the purpose, dose, action, and reactions commonly associated with specific drugs, as well as nursing assessment and patient education needs. Prerequisite: PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing , PNP 1342 Pharmacology I , and PNP 1364 Clinical And Clinical Research I Corequisite: PNP 1424 Nursing of Mothers and Children and PNP 1457 Clinical & Clinical Research II Typically Offered: Spring
	PNP 1457 - Clinical & Clinical Research II 7 Credits This course is a continuation of clinical experience in various health care settings that allows for the care of medical and surgical patients with physical and psychological needs. Clinical rotations include specialty areas such as maternal-child. Emphasis is on safe care including the administration of medications, performance of nursing procedures and coordination of care. Research may be required before the clinical experience. Prerequisite: PNP 1410 Fundamentals of Nursing , PNP 1232 Mental Health Nursing, PNP 1342 Pharmacology I, and PNP 1364 Clinical And Clinical Research I Corequisite: PNP 1424 Nursing of Mothers and Children and PNP 1447 - Medical Surgical Nursing Typically Offered: Spring
Political Science
	POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits Studies the historical and modern role of government in American life. Specific attention is given to constitutional development and the various mechanisms of contemporary American politics. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PLSC 2003 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government* 3 Credits Principles and practices of state, county, and municipal government, their variety across America, and movements toward reform in larger metropolitan governments. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PLSC 2103 Typically Offered: Fall
Psychology
	PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits Focus on the scientific study of behavior and its development as a distinct field of study. A survey course which considers the brain, states of consciousness, motivation, emotion, stress, learning, intelligence, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology. ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PSYC 1103 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
	PSYC 2013 - Developmental Psychology* 3 Credits Genetic, maturational, and environmental factors are integrated in the study of behavior from infancy through adulthood. Prerequisite: PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* . ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PSYC 2103 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

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MUS 1953 - Private Clarinet II

MUS 1963 - Private Oboe I

MUS 1973 - Private Oboe II

MUS 1983 - Private Saxophone I

MUS 1993 - Private Saxophone II

MUS 2100 - Performance Lab III

MUS 2200 - Performance Lab IV

MUS 2213 - Public School Music

MUS 2451 - National Park College Singers III

MUS 2461 - National Park College Singers IV

MUS 2513 - Private Voice III

MUS 2523 - Private Voice IV

MUS 2533 - Private Piano III

MUS 2543 - Private Piano IV

MUS 2553 - Private Organ III

MUS 2563 - Private Organ IV

MUS 2613 - Private Woodwind III

MUS 2623 - Private Woodwind IV

MUS 2653 - Private Percussion III

MUS 2663 - Private Flute III

MUS 2673 - Private Flute IV

MUS 2733 - Private Percussion IV

MUS 2743 - Private Violin III

MUS 2753 - Private Violin IV

MUS 2763 - Private Viola III

MUS 2773 - Private Viola IV

MUS 2783 - Private Cello III

MUS 2793 - Private Cello IV

MUS 2803 - Private String Bass III

MUS 2813 - Private String Bass IV

MUS 2823 - Private Euphonium III

MUS 2833 - Private Euphonium IV

MUS 2843 - Private Horn III

MUS 2853 - Private Horn IV

MUS 2863 - Private Trombone III

MUS 2873 - Private Trombone IV

MUS 2883 - Private Trumpet III

MUS 2893 - Private Trumpet IV

MUS 2903 - Private Tuba III

MUS 2913 - Private Tuba IV

MUS 2923 - Private Bassoon III

MUS 2933 - Private Bassoon IV

MUS 2943 - Private Clarinet III

MUS 2953 - Private Clarinet IV

MUS 2963 - Private Oboe III

MUS 2973 - Private Oboe IV

MUS 2983 - Private Saxophone III

MUS 2993 - Private Saxophone IV

NUR 1001 - Critical Thinking Applications I

NUR 1108 - Nursing Process I

NUR 1201 - Critical Thinking Applications II

NUR 1208 - Nursing Process II

NUR 1216 - Accelerated Nursing

NUR 1302 - Current Concepts In Nursing

NUR 2107 - Nursing Process III

NUR 2210 - Nursing Process V

NUR 2303 - Nursing Process IV

NUR 2304 - Health Assessment

ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation

ORT 1202 - College Seminar

PHIL 1123 - Introduction To Philosophy*

PHOT 1143 - Video Production

PHOT 2223 - Digital Photography

PE - - AA PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE - - AA PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE Any 1 CH - PE Course

PE 1051 - Beginning Yoga

PE 1101 - Physical Conditioning - Belly, Buns & Thighs

PE 1111 - Weight Training

PE 1113 - Health And Safety*

PE 1121 - Kickboxing

PE 1131 - Pilates

PE 1221 - Core Abs and Stretching

PE 1231 - Cardio Circuit

PE 1261 - Total Barre Workout

PE 1281 - Boot Camp

PE 2041 - Spin Class

PE 2051 - Yoga Level II