LCCC Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Prerequisites
A prerequisite is designed to help students be successful. Prerequisites also inform prospective students what body of knowledge is necessary to be successful in a particular course.
If a prerequisite course is listed for a subsequent course, the student must have completed satisfactorily (grade of C or better) the prerequisite course, scored at an equivalent level of placement using with high school GPA or ACT, or completed an equivalent course at a college/university that holds institutional accreditation through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Equivalent courses must be demonstrated by submitting an official transcript, and final determination will be made by the Office of the Registrar. For additional information, please refer to the “Academic Skills Assessment and Placement Policy ”.
The college has designated English and math prerequisite skill levels for many of the courses in the curriculum. The table below equates placement test levels with a specific developmental course.
This sample course description identifies how to determine the prerequisites for a given course.
PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics
Credits: 4
General Education: Natural Sciences - Physical (NSP)
In this introductory course, students become familiar with the science of matter interacting with energy in a variety of fields. Students demonstrate their competencies in the scientific method, properties of matter, mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, radiation, and atomic and nuclear interactions. This course is recommended for students in the paramedical sciences- medical terminology, radiographic technology, sonography, exercise science, applied technology, and other non-science majors requiring a lab science course. Student receiving credit for PHYS 1050 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1110 or PHYS 1310 . Offered in Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 975 or higher or instructor permission. Placement or enrollment in ENGL 1010 recommended.
Students registering for PHYS 1050 must have completed successfully:
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MEDC 1700 - Reimbursement Methodologies
Credits: 3
Students explore health care billing and reimbursement. Students examine the basics of medical insurance and track claims from patient registration through collections, identifying “missing” information and using process principles to avoid gathering incorrect information. Students review claim payments for accuracy and examine the appeals process. Students review the Fair Debt Collection Act and apply the principles of the Act through the accounts receivable process.
Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1550 .
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MEDC 1750 - Disease Processes for Coding
Credits: 3
This course is the study of common disease processes and the drugs used in their treatment. Students describe various conditions and diseases of the organ systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. Students identify disease entities and describe appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities. Students examine the action of drugs, including the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs by the body.
Prerequisite: Completion of HLTK 1200 and HLTK 1210 .
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MEDC 1970 - Professional Practice Experience (Coding)
Credits: 2
Students gain real world experience in a virtual health care setting coding authentic patient records from a variety of patient types and settings using the AHIMA Virtual Lab. Focus is placed on improving speed, accuracy and skill in medical coding.
Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1500 and MEDC 1600 .
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MEDC 1675 .
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Microbiology |
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MICR 2240 - Medical Microbiology
Credits: 4
In this course designed primarily for allied health and pre-pharmacy majors, students are introduced to microbiology by focusing on the interactions of microorganisms and humans. Students examine important features of microbial cell biology, genetics and the immune system to understand pathogenicity mechanisms of infectious agents, the action of antimicrobial therapies and the selection of antibiotic resistance. Students also discuss communicable diseases affecting public health and compare their transmission. The fundamentals learned in the microbiology lab are applied to safely control, isolate and identify microorganisms.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIOL 1010 , ZOO 2010 or ZOO 2015 .
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Nursing |
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NURS 1100 - Professional Nursing Care in Health Promotion
Credits: 10
Students are introduced to the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, and professionalism. Health promotion includes learning about self-health and health in children, adults, older adults, and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Students will value evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease and illness, apply growth, and development theory, develop therapeutic relationships, conduct an age-appropriate and culturally sensitive health assessment, and promote health using the nursing process and standards of professional nursing.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 1200 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient With Chronic Illness
Credits: 10
Students are introduced to the patient and family with chronic illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Students use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication, and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. Students identify the roles and values of the members of the interprofessional health care team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 1100 .
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NURS 2300 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient With Acute Illness
Credits: 10
Students will be introduced to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, and professionalism. Students use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication, and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. The students facilitate the effectiveness of the interprofessional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 1200 .
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NURS 2400 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient With Complex Illness
Credits: 10
Students are introduced to the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness and professionalism. This course is focused on the vulnerable patient which could include multisystem acute and chronic disease processes and physiological, mental and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 2300 .
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Nursing Studies |
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NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant
Credits: 3
Students gain proficiency in basic resident care skills, beginning infection control, communication and interpersonal skills through theory, practice and supervised clinical experience. Students prepare to take the qualifying exam for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) as an integral part of this course. Nurse aides must be certified to work in health care facilities in Wyoming, and this course is designed to meet OBRA guidelines and follows state-approved curriculum.
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Music |
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MUSC 200 - Convocation
Credits: 0
This course serves as documentation of student attendance at LCCC Music Convocations. A student must be declared a music major and register for this course every semester they are enrolled at LCCC. Convocation will be held each week in the semester, and will include monthly performances and a sophomore recital. May be repeated up to 8 times. Fall and Spring
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1051 , MUSC 1052 , MUSC 2071 or MUSC 2072 .
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MUSC 1000 - Intro to Music
Credits: 3
General Education: Creative Expression (CE)
Students study the fundamentals of music through listening to and analyzing historical and popular music. Students will learn and apply principles of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form in class discussions, homework, and in the creation of student compositions. This course is open to both music majors and non-music majors.
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MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals
Credits: 1
In this course, students acquire the basic skills of reading and writing music, including standard music notation, all major and minor key signatures, and scales. Prior knowledge of music theory is not required. The course is open to non-music majors.
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MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I
Credits: 3
First semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of music and written harmony. Students demonstrate an understanding of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, circle of fifths, key signatures, rhythm, major and minor triads in four-part harmony, and cadences. Students apply appropriate principles of harmonization, melody, voicing, and chord connection to part writing four voices and analyze these elements in musical exemplars.
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MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I
Credits: 1
First semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, and dictation skills. Students demonstrate an understanding of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, basic rhythm, and basic melodic sequences. Students apply appropriate principles of transforming sound into notation through the writing of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples from dictation, and the transformation of notation into sound with sight-singing with solfege.
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MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II
Credits: 3
The second semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of music and written harmony. Students demonstrate an understanding of the principles of late 18th-centruy harmonic progression, modulation, four-voice composition, Classical period harmony, and forms. Students apply appropriate principles of harmonization, melody, and form to basic musical composition and analyze these elements in musical exemplars.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1030 .
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MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II
Credits: 1
The second semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, and dictation skills. Students demonstrate an understanding of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, basic rhythm (including dotted rhythms and syncopation), and based melodic sequences (diatonic melodies including larger leaps). Students apply appropriate principles of transforming sound into notation through the writing of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples from dictation, and the transformation of notation into sound with sight-singing with solfege.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1035 .
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MUSC 1051 - Applied Music Instruction I
Credits: 1
Private music lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments with an approved college instructor. The student pays an additional lesson fee. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit. Instructor approval required.
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MUSC 1052 - Applied Music Instruction II
Credits: 1
Private music lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments with an approved college instructor. The student pays an additional lesson fee. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1051 on the same instrument.
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MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I
Credits: 1
The first semester of a four-semester sequence for the beginning piano student. Students develop skills in finger control, hand independence, and pedal technique. Students acquire and demonstrate skill in note reading, interpreting meter signatures and corresponding rhythms found in that meter, simple harmonization of melodies, and sight-reading.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required.
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MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II
Credits: 1
The second semester of a four-semester sequence for the beginning piano student. Students continue to develop skills in finger control, hand independence, and pedal technique. Students continue to acquire and demonstrate skill in sight-reading, interpreting meter and rhythms, simple harmonization of melodies using basic chords and prescribed chord progressions, and all major scales.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1290 or equivalent.
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MUSC 1340 - Public School Methods: Voice I
Credits: 1
In this course designed for future music educators, students learn the fundamentals of vocal pedagogy and performance for group and individual instruction at the elementary and secondary levels. Students learn anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, healthy vocal production, appropriate instructional techniques, classifications of the child and adolescent voices, choose age-appropriate and genre appropriate repertoire, and write and implement lesson plans in peer teaching situations.
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MUSC 1360 - Public School Methods: Guitar I
Credits: 1
In this course designed for future music educators, students learn the fundamentals of guitar pedagogy and performance for group and individual instruction at the elementary and secondary levels. Students achieve basic playing proficiency on the guitar, carry out basic maintenance on guitar, and develop teaching strategies for guitar players in one-on-one and ensemble teaching situations.
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MUSC 1380 - Wind Ensemble
Credits: 1
In this course, students participate in group instruction and performance on various instruments in an ensemble setting. Students gain an appreciation of wind ensemble music through performing and listening to musical literature, focusing on original works for wind instruments from the 20th century. Some instruments are provided. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior wind, brass, or percussion experience required.
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MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1
Students explore the jazz idiom, both through the big-band and combo experiences. Students practice the skills necessary to improvise and to become completely familiar with the jazz style as well as to listen knowledgeably to jazz music. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit. Jazz training helpful.
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental training on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, or percussion. New students must have instructor approval.
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MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale
Credits: 1
Students sing in a choral ensemble. The choir performs a wide variety of choral literature from all periods. Membership is open to anyone. Performances are required. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
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MUSC 1408 - Men’s Chamber Choir
Credits: 0.5
Students in this ensemble sing four-part choral literature, chosen from all time periods, specifically written for male voices. Membership is open to LCCC students and men in the community. Performances are required. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
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MUSC 1410 - Vocal Ensemble (Cantorei)
Credits: 1
Membership in this select chorus is by audition. Students are exposed to a variety of challenging and educational choral music. Students perform at a highly polished level, sing in at least two languages other than English, and sight sing a new work. This group may be involved in some limited touring within the state and region. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1400 .
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MUSC 1440 - Chamber Orchestra
Credits: 1
Students gain an appreciation for small instrumental chamber ensemble music through performing and listening. This course combines group instruction and performance on similar instruments in an ensemble setting. The musical literature focuses on original works for string instruments from various stylistic periods in music history. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior performance experience on a string instrument and instructor approval.
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MUSC 1445 - Guitar Ensemble
Credits: 1
In this course, students participate in group instruction and performance on similar instruments in an ensemble setting. Students gain an appreciation of instrumental ensemble music through performing and listening to musical literature, focusing on original works and arrangements for guitar from various stylistic periods in music history. Some instruments are provided. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior performance experience on guitar.
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MUSC 1450 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 0.5
In this course students participate in group instruction and performance on various instruments in an ensemble setting. Students gain an appreciation of small instrumental chamber ensemble music through performing and listening to musical literature, and focusing on original works for percussion instruments from various stylistic periods in music history. Some instruments are provided. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit. Prior performance experience on a percussion instrument is preferred.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required.
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MUSC 1460 - Brass Ensemble
Credits: 0.5
Students gain an appreciation of small instrumental chamber ensemble music through performing and listening. This course combines group instruction and performance on similar instruments in an ensemble setting. The music literature focuses on original works for brass instruments from various stylistic periods in music history. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior performance experience on a brass instrument and instructor approval.
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MUSC 1470 - Woodwind Ensemble
Credits: 0.5
Students gain an appreciation of small instrumental chamber ensemble music through performing and listening. This course combines group instruction and performance on similar instruments in an ensemble setting. The musical literature focuses on original works for woodwind instruments from various stylistic periods in music history. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior performance experience on a woodwind instrument and instructor approval.
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MUSC 2000 - Introduction to Conducting
Credits: 3
Students study the basic fundamentals of conducting musical ensembles. Students develop techniques necessary for interpreting music with physical gestures, score reading, and running effective musical rehearsals. Students gain conducting experience by directing ensembles within the class as well as opportunities to direct various LCCC ensembles in actual rehearsal situations. This course is open to both music majors and non-music majors.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1030 .
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MUSC 2025 - Intro to World Music
Credits: 3
General Education: Human Cultures (HC)
Students develop strategies for listening to and analyzing the sounds of various music in relation to external, structural, and social elements influencing human cultures. Music and cultures to be analyzed and studied include, but are not limited to: Africa, Asia, Indonesia, India, and Eastern Europe. Students analyze the context of musical expressions around the world and interpret the meaning of music through diverse social networks (i.e. race, ethnicity, socioeconomic identity, religion, politics,etc.).
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MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III
Credits: 3
The third semester of a four-semester series on the fundamental of music and written harmony. Students demonstrate an understanding of the principles of late 18th-century harmony and forms and early 19th-century harmony and forms, such as altered chords, higher numbered chords, secondary dominants, and compositions in these styles. Students apply appropriate principles of harmonization, melody, and form to basic musical composition and analyze these elements in musical exemplars.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1040 .
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MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III
Credits: 1
The third semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, and dictation skills. Students demonstrate an understanding of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, rhythm (including triplets and syncopation), and melodic sequences (including chromaticism). Students study and notate harmonic structures including all diatonic triads, dominant, and leading-tone seventh chords. Students apply appropriate principles of transforming sound into notation through the writing of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples from dictation, and the transformation of notation into sound with sight-singing with solfege.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1045 .
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MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV
Credits: 3
The final semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of music and written harmony. Students demonstrate an understanding of the principles of late 19th-century impressionism, the music of the 20th century, such as modes, pantriadic technique, quartal harmony, 20th-century rhythm, polychords, pandiatonicism, serial, and 12-tone technique. Students apply appropriate principles of harmonization, melody, and form to basic musical composition and analyze these elements in musical exemplars.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2030 .
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MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV
Credits: 1
The fourth semester of a four-semester series on the fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, and dictation skills. Students demonstrate an understanding of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, rhythm (including triplets, syncopation, and complex meter), and melodic sequences (including chromaticism and 20th-century harmonies). Students study and notate harmonic sequences including diatonic, chromatic, secondary dominants, modulation, and 20th century harmonic language. Students apply appropriate principles of transforming sound into notation through the writing of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples from dictation, and the transformation of notation into sound with sight-singing with solfege.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2035 .
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MUSC 2050 - Music History Survey I
Credits: 3
The first in a series of two courses on the history and literature of music. Students develop strategies for listening to the sounds of music in Western culture. Students identify the instruments, aesthetic structures, major composers, and typical styles of musical works from the Baroque through early 19th-century Romanticism. Including critical comparison with non-western and contemporary popular forms of music, students analyze the context, meaning, and historical impact of music in Western society.
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MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II
Credits: 3
The second in a series of two courses on the history and literature of music. Students develop strategies for listening to the sounds of music in Western culture. Students identify the instruments, aesthetic structures, major composers, and typical styles of musical works from late 19th-century Romanticism through the present. Including critical comparison with non-western and contemporary popular forms of music, students analyze the context, meaning, and historical impact of music in Western society.
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MUSC 2060 - Jazz Improvisation I
Credits: 1
This course provides students with the materials, techniques, and concepts needed for developing basic jazz improvisation skills. Students acquire and apply knowledge about scales, chord structure, common chord progressions, and developing improvisational ideas.
Prerequisite: Ability to perform on a musical instrument or voice, including (but not limited to) piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.
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MUSC 2065 - Jazz Improvisation II
Credits: 1
This course provides students with the materials, techniques, and concepts needed for developing intermediate and advanced jazz improvisation skills. Students acquire and apply knowledge about scales, chord structure, common chord progressions, and developing improvisational ideas.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2060 .
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MUSC 2071 - Applied Music Instruction III
Credits: 1
Private music lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments with an approved college instructor. The student pays an additional lesson fee. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1052 on the same instrument.
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MUSC 2072 - Applied Music Instruction IV
Credits: 1
Private music lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments with an approved college instructor. The student pays an additional lesson fee. May be repeated for up to eight times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2071 .
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MUSC 2150 - Guitar II
Credits: 1
Students build on fundamentals and review bar chords, major and minor scales, two- and three-part harmony and various arpeggio picking patterns. Melodic development and solo playing will be included. May be repeated for up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1150 .
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MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV
Credits: 1
The fourth semester of a four-semester sequence for the piano student. Students continue to develop skills in finger control, hand independence, and pedal technique. Students continue to acquire and demonstrate skill in sight-reading (homophonic pieces, score part-reading, and hymnal reading), harmonization of melodies using all diatonic chords or prescribed chord progressions, and all major and harmonic minor scales. Students will also demonstrate skills in transposition, basic accompanying techniques, and singing and playing together. All skills will help students prepare for the piano proficiency exam.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2290 or successful completion of the final exam requirements for MUSC 2290 .
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MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I
Credits: 2
This class teaches the appropriate pronunciation of Italian and German languages for singing purposes. Students study phonetics, the science of speech sounds. Students will learn to apply the appropriate pronunciation of the languages throughout the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
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MUSC 2325 - Diction for Singers II
Credits: 2
Students study phonetics, the science of speech sounds. This class teaches the appropriate pronunciation of English and French languages for singing purposes. Students learn to apply the appropriate pronunciation of the languages throughout the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2320 .
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MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency
Credits: 0
Students demonstrate piano proficiency through this course which serves as a final comprehensive exam in piano techniques. The exam focuses on scales, harmonization, sight-reading, transposition, folksong harmonization, accompaniment, prepared patriotic songs, and the correct use of the pedal.
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Paralegal |
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LEGL 1500 - Intro to Paralegal Studies
Credits: 3
Introduction to Paralegal Studies is an introductory study of the American legal system with emphasis on the nature of legal processes and institutions. Students examine the American and Wyoming judicial systems, legal reasoning, ethical standards, and those procedural and substantive aspects of the law pertinent to the paralegal. Paralegal Studies majors are strongly encouraged to have completed or be currently enrolled in ENGL 1010 .
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 965 and ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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LEGL 1710 - Legal Research and Writing I
Credits: 3
Students explore legal research techniques and methods used in the practice of law, including electronic legal research. The course is designed to develop skills in legal reasoning, identifying and effectively using legal resources, and writing basic legal memoranda.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LEGL 1500 or instructor approval.
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LEGL 1720 - Legal Research and Writing II
Credits: 3
A continuation of LEGL 1710 with emphasis on the advanced application of legal research principles. Topics covered include the preparation of various documents and memoranda and the application of a variety of research skills and sources.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 and LEGL 1710 or equivalent or permission of legal assistant advisor.
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LEGL 1800 - Law Office Management
Credits: 3
Students acquire skills in managing a law office by developing an understanding of the basic administration, management, and technological aspects of today’s firm. Students develop an understanding of law office structures, time and record-keeping systems, and general office procedures. Students will be exposed to ethical considerations faced by non-lawyer professionals as well as to professional development for the non-lawyer.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 .
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LEGL 2500 - Civil Procedure
Credits: 3
A continuation of LEGL 2550 . A study of the litigation process, including the Federal and Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure. Students acquire skills in performing the functions and duties of a legal assistant in the litigation process, including the drafting of documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and trial notebooks.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 and LEGL 1710 , or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2550 - Evidence and Investigation
Credits: 3
Students demonstrate skills in interviewing clients and witnesses and locating information necessary when preparing a case for trial. Students apply the basic state and federal rules governing the admissibility of evidence and acquire skills in preparing and handling evidence for courtroom use. Students prepare a variety of pre-trial documents. Paralegal majors must take this course prior to enrolling in LEGL 2500 . Because LEGL 2500 is a continuation of this course, students are strongly encouraged to take these courses in consecutive semesters.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 .
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in LEGL 1710 , ENGL 1010 , or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2560 - Probate Practices and Procedures
Credits: 3
Students explore probate and nonprobate assets; with the formation, modification, revocation, execution, and validity of wills; with the laws of intestacy; with the administration and closing of estates. Students examine various forms, procedures, and tax consequences involved in probating an estate.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LEGL 1500 or instructor approval.
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LEGL 2570 - Torts
Credits: 3
A study of the principles behind personal injury settlements and litigation, with an emphasis on Wyoming law. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2610 - Family Law
Credits: 3
Students develop an awareness of the paralegal’s role in the practice of family law. Students demonstrate an ability to produce documents concerning the formation and dissolution of marriage, property rights of married and unmarried couples, and parent-child relationships (including adoption, custody, and support). Students demonstrate knowledge of the tax consequences, basic legal procedures, and ethical practices involved in the practice of family law.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LEGL 1500 or instructor approval.
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LEGL 2630 - Real Estate and Property Law
Credits: 3
A study of the law of real property and a survey of the more common types of real estate transactions. Students demonstrate the ability to prepare instruments necessary to complete various real estate transactions.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2650 - Criminal Law and Procedure
Credits: 3
Students demonstrate knowledge of statutory and common law crimes, including criminal law theory and the construction and interpretation of criminal law statutes. Students draft motions, prepare orders, and learn to interview criminal clients and to provide other office support necessary in criminal law practice.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2670 - Constitutional Law
Credits: 3
Students study the basic principles and applications of constitutional law in an historical context. Each section of the course material will focus on four key concepts: limited government, the protection of private property, the promotion of commerce, and individual rights, with an emphasis on individual rights and due process. Students explore the impact of state and federal constitutional requirements on the development of the American legal system and the process by which United States Supreme Court accepts and decides cases.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 or permission of the instructor. Successful completion of ENGL 1010 is highly recommended.
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LEGL 2680 - Administrative Law
Credits: 3
Students develop an understanding of the principles of administrative law, administrative remedies, and administrative hearing procedures in various state and federal governmental agencies. Topics include social security, EEOC, workers’ compensation, as well as other areas of administrative law. The course focuses on several practical problems in areas where paralegals frequently are employed.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LEGL 1500 or instructor approval.
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LEGL 2830 - Computer Applications in the Law
Credits: 3
Students demonstrate an awareness of available materials and demonstrate skills required in working with an automated law practice. Projects in this introductory course include, but are not limited to, the areas of timekeeping and billing, substantive systems, word processing, document composition, litigation control, and legal research. Students also develop skills with WordPerfect software and a variety of spreadsheets.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 , LEGL 1710 , CMAP 1200 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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LEGL 2990 - Paralegal Internship
Credits: 3-5
Students demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom by interning in a private office, governmental agency, court, or private business which utilizes attorneys. Students participate in any required seminars and produce documents describing and evaluating the internship experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500 , LEGL 1710 , LEGL 1720 , LEGL 2500 , and LEGL 2550 , and permission of instructor. (S/U grade only.).
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
Students explore the fundamental academic disciplines in philosophy and their respective issues and theories including world views, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and theology.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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PHIL 2311 - Introduction to Religion
Credits: 3
Students explore the basic components of religion and survey the major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Students gain an understanding of the theoretical, practical, and sociological aspects of each religion.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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Physical and Health Education - PE Activities |
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PEAC 1011 - Aquatic Conditioning
Credits: 1
Students acquire knowledge of fitness components-cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance-and how these components are achieved using water to provide resistance. Students of all swimming abilities are encouraged to take this course.
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PEAC 1012 - Beginning Swimming
Credits: 1
Students demonstrate basic swimming components-water safety, breathing, kicking, and basic strokes of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
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PEAC 1016 - Swimnastics
Credits: 1
Students acquire knowledge using water workouts to increase and maintain range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Students will, based on their comfort level, perform workouts in both the shallow and deep end of the pool.
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PEAC 1026 - Zumba Fitness
Credits: 1
Students demonstrate the basic steps involved for different types of dance such as Reggaeton, Cumbia, Salsa, and Merengue. Through the use of dance, students improve their cardiovascular endurance, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility.
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PEAC 1031 - Western and Social Dance
Credits: 1
This course provides instruction in dance steps which relate to contemporary western and social dance. Students apply elementary principles and techniques in western and social dance and develop the ability to perform basic movement patterns and analyze music as it relates to western and social dance.
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PEAC 1046 - Introduction to Pilates
Credits: 1
Students demonstrate the principles of Pilates, which are concentration, control, center breath, fluidity, and precision. Students develop functional fitness, which allows students to more efficiently participate in daily lifetime activities.
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PEAC 1047 - Introduction to Spinning
Credits: 1
Spinning is a comprehensive indoor cycling class. Students demonstrate proper basic riding form and techniques as well as knowledge of nutrition and muscle mechanics. In addition, students develop cycling skills and improve muscle tone, cardiovascular conditioning, and strength through a series of performance drills.
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PEAC 1245 - Beginning Fencing
Credits: 1
Students apply knowledge of the rules, terminology and skills for the sport of Fencing, particularly the foil. After completing the course, the students will have learned the fundamental skills to continue with Fencing as a lifetime activity or as a competitive sport.
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PEAC 1294 - Beginning Yoga
Credits: 1
Students explore the benefits of combining physical activity (beneficial movements and postures) with mental discipline (body awareness and regulated breathing). Students achieve, according to their abilities and commitment, greater flexibility, strength, better balance, deeper relaxation, regulated breathing, and heightened body awareness.
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PEAC 1298 - Snowshoeing
Credits: 1
Students demonstrate selection of proper clothing, footwear, and snowshoe equipment. Students demonstrate safety considerations associated with snowshoeing and practice minimum impact principles as well as prevention and treatment of cold weather related injuries such as frostbite, hypothermia and dehydration. Additionally, students are introduced to map reading as well as land navigation.
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PEAC 2011 - Intermediate Swimming
Credits: 1
Students demonstrate advanced skills with four swim strokes-front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly-and improve their skills with treading water, swimming underwater, turns and dives. Students recognize the cardiovascular benefits of swimming.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAC 1012 or instructor approval.
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Physical and Health Education - Varsity Sports |
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PEAT 1000 - Varsity I
Credits: 1
Students enhance knowledge of specific sports unique to LCCC. Students learn offensive and defensive systems, rules, scoring, and other team-related concepts. A livestock fee will be charged to each Rodeo student-athlete. Fall only
Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.
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PEAT 1005 - Varsity II
Credits: 1
This is a continuation of Varsity I. Students examine strength training principles for their respective sport. Students develop individual skills specific to the sport in which students are competing. A livestock fee will be charged to Rodeo student-athletes. Spring only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 1000 .
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PEAT 1890 - Athletic Conditioning I
Credits: 1
This is the first course in a four course progression. Students engage in sport-specific conditioning that may include weight lifting, plyometrics, sprints, interval workouts, cross-training, or other sport-based workouts. Students acquire skills and drills specific to a sport. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
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PEAT 1891 - Athletic Conditioning II
Credits: 1
This is the second course in a four course progression. Students advance their sport-specific conditioning, which may include weight lifting, plyometrics, sprints, interval workouts, cross-training, or other sport-based workouts.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 1890 .
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PEAT 2000 - Varsity III
Credits: 1
This is the third of a four course sequence of Varsity courses. Students develop advanced team concepts as well as sport-specific physical conditioning skills. A livestock fee will be charged to each Rodeo student-athlete. Fall only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 1005 .
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PEAT 2005 - Varsity IV
Credits: 1
This is a continuation of the Varsity classes. Students focus on sport-specific strength and cardiovascular conditioning needs. Students do self-analysis of areas of strength and areas to work, specific to their sport. A livestock fee will be charged to Rodeo student-athletes. Spring only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 2000 .
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PEAT 2890 - Athletic Conditioning III
This is the third course in a four course progression. Students build sport-specific skills such as agility and power. Students implement fitness principles of progression, overload, recovery, and periodization.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 1891 .
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PEAT 2891 - Athletic Conditioning IV
Credits: 1
This is the fourth course in a four course progression. Student continue to develop performance-based skills such as agility, power, and force. Prerequisite: PEAT 2890.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 2890 .
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PEAT 3000 - Varsity V
Credits: 1
This is a continuation of Varsity IV and is intended for Rodeo students who are entering into either of the Bachelor of Science programs offered by LCCC. Students develop individual skills unique to the sport of Rodeo. A livestock fee will be charged to each Rodeo student-athlete. Fall only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 2005 .
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PEAT 3005 - Varsity VI
Credits: 1
Students further enhance skills and knowledge in the individual events so competition levels are increased at NIRA-sponsored events. Students perform mechanical consistency, execute mental and physical preparation, demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, and administer concise event rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Spring only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 3000 .
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PEAT 4000 - Varsity VII
Credits: 1
Students elevate basic knowledge in the individual events so they can ride competitively at NIRA-sponsored events. Students demonstrate mechanical consistency, substantial improvement in their mental and physical preparation, safety procedures, and event rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Fall only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 3005 .
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PEAT 4005 - Varsity VIII
Credits: 1
Students further enhance skills and knowledge in the individual events so competition levels are increased at NIRA-sponsored events. Students demonstrate mechanical consistency, coordinate mental and physical preparation, demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, and administer concise event rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Spring only
Prerequisite: Completion of PEAT 4000 .
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Physical and Health Education - Professional PE |
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PEPR 1470 - PETE Practicum I
Credits: 1
Students work in conjunction with Exercise Science instructors to provide physical education activities to students from 6-17 years of age in a variety of settings. In this level 1 practicum, students assist in various ways within the Physical Education setting. Students also observe physical education teachers in action at public and private schools in the community. This is the first of a three practicum sequence. Instructor consent required.
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PEPR 2050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Credits: 2
Students recognize how to prevent and treat specific sport injuries resulting from activities in the home, recreational, intramural, and sport settings. Students identify preventative measures and proper treatment for specific sport injuries. Students demonstrate proper taping and wrapping techniques.
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PEPR 2100 - Theory of Coaching
Credits: 3
Students develop sport specific principles of coaching. Students examine multiple aspects of coaching from the fields of sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport medicine, and sport management. Students discuss coaching issues and principles of developing and maintaining a sport program with primary focus on the secondary level. Students examine leadership approaches, organization and practice techniques utilized in coaching as well as conditioning for injury prevention. Students also explore the challenges and expectations of the coach in the community.
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PEPR 2110 - Foundations of Coaching
Credits: 3
This introductory course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the foundation of coaching. Students explore the scientific basis for coaching
sports and the process of developing competent student-athletes. Students develop an individual coaching philosophy. Students apply scientific
training in the psychological, physiological, pedagogical, and managerial basis of sport coaching to demonstrate understanding of the ”Athletes First, Winning Second” philosophy.
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PEPR 2470 - PETE Practicum II
Credits: 1
Students work with Exercise Science instructors to provide physical education activities to students from 6-17 years of age in a variety of settings. In this level 2 practicum, students, with the guidance of Exercise Science faculty, plan and are lead instructor for several lessons within the Physical Education setting. This is the second of a three practicum sequence.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEPR 1470 .
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PEPR 2475 - PETE Practicum III
Credits: 1
Students work with Exercise Science instructors to provide physical education activities to students from 6-17 years of age in a variety of settings. In this level 3 practicum under the guidance of Exercise Science faculty, students plan and lead the instruction for two units of study within a Physical Education setting. For successful completion of the course, students must complete the course with a C or higher.
Prerequisite: Completion of PEPR 2470 .
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTAT 1600 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
Credits: 3
Students examine the field of Physical Therapy (PT) from the development of the profession to current clinical practices. Students discuss the role of the PTA, ethical and legal issues that guide practice, psychosocial aspects of healthcare, specialty areas of PT practice, components of the plan of care, and patient care essentials. Students practice oral and written communication skills including essential documentation skills.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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PTAT 1650 - Therapeutic Procedures I
Credits: 4
Students develop knowledge and skills essential to the practice of physical therapy including assessment and utilization of assistive devices, body mechanics, functional training, mobility, pain, positioning and transfer techniques, vital signs, wheelchairs, and other therapeutic procedures. Students practice techniques including edema management, compression wrapping, infection control procedures, massage techniques and taping techniques.
Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 2030 .
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PTAT 1660 - Therapeutic Procedures II
Credits: 3
Students examine the principles and practices of physical therapy including assessment and measurement of pain and inflammation as it relates to the use of modalities. The students also assess and apply a variety of modalities including: thermal agents, cryotherapy, ultrasound, infrared, electrical stimulation (TENS, FES, IFC, EMG, and Biofeedback), diathermy, mechanical traction, manual traction, iontophoresis, and phonophoresis.
Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 1720 .
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PTAT 1720 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credits: 4
Students explore the theory, principles, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs for a variety of patient populations. In addition, they apply specific strategies for stretching (sustained hold, contract/relax, strain/counterstrain), strengthening (isometrics, isotonics, open/closed chain, resistive exercises, weight training, aquatics), and balance and coordination activities. Students also examine theories of motor control and motor learning, and implement these theories into clinical practice. Lab activities will involve therapeutic exercise programs set up, joint mobilizations, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and implementation in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 2030 .
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