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  • PHY 120: Principles of Physics

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    Principles of Physics introduces students to the general concepts of physics and its relationship to other sciences. Students will engage in scientific inquiry and perform lab investigations to develop a conceptual understanding of the laws of physics. Topics covered include motion, Newton's Laws, forces, energy, momentum, particle charge, radioactivity, environmental radiation impacts, heat and heat transfer, waves, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisite:    (COM 098 or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and (MAT 030, MAT 035, MAT 110, MAT 150, MAT 155, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 221, MAT 222, or MAT 282)
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  • PHY 150: Applied Physics

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This is an algebra-based course with some trigonometry designed for students in engineering technology fields including nanoscience. The course provides the student with an integrated view of how the basic concepts of physics are applied to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. The course stresses accurate measurements, and the recording and manipulation of data. Emphasis is placed on how physics governs the workings of their area of technology as well as it applications to every-day life. Prerequisite:    (COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and (MAT 110, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 221, or MAT 222)
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  • PHY 240: Physics I

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    Physics I is an Algebra based physics coursethat introduces students to concepts, principles, terminology, methodologies as related to mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the relationship between physics and other disciplines, and to develop problem solving skills. Topics covered include vector analysis, kinematics, force and motion, two dimensional motion, gravitation, energy, momentum and collisions, heat and calorimetry. Laboratory experiments will emphasize accurate measurements and data manipluatiom using the basic theories of physics. This is the first of a 2-semester physics course sequence. Prerequisite:    (COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and ((MAT 110 or EUT 110) and (MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 221, or MAT 222))
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  • PHY 245: Physics II

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    Physics II is an algebra-based physics course that emphasizes the concepts, principles, terminology, and methodologies, as they apply to electricity, magnetism, and optics. Topics include capacitance and inductance. alternating current circuits, geometrical optics, lenses, and mirrors. Laboratory experiments will emphasize accurate measurements and data manipulation using the concepts covered during lecture. This is the wnd of a 2-semester physics course sequence. Prerequisite:    PHY 240
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  • PHY 250: College Physics I

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course provides an overview of calculus based physics for engineering and science majors. Topics include vector mathematics, kinematics, dynamics, thermodynamics, energy, momentum, gravity, and harmonic motion. Students will use calculus to solve problems in physics. Prerequisite:    MAT 220 and PHY 120
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  • PHY 255: College Physics II

    4.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course is a calculus based physics course with emphasis on the physical principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. Among the topics include electrostatics, direct current circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, capacitance and inductance, alternating current circuits, geometrical optics, lenses and mirrors and wave objects. Students will be expected to perform experiments and interpret results using the basic theories of physics. Prerequisite:    PHY 250
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  • PNP 007: Practical Nurse Math Review

    1.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    Review of basic math skills for practical nursing students only. This will assist in preparation for the math test at the start of clinical. By petition only, with approval of program advisor.
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  • PNP 101: Practical Nursing I

    13.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course emphasizes fundamental practical nursing principles and skills needed for holistic care of clients. Assessment via the nursing process, problem indentification, and communication skills necessary for therapeutic care are emphasized. Sensitivity to the client's culture, spiritual, and age-related needs are incorporated.This course focuses on individual and community health promotion and disease prevention concepts. Prerequisite:    EHR 100, MAT 130, and ((BIO 250 or BIO 255) or (PNP 109 or PNP 110))
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  • PNP 102: Practical Nursing II

    13.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course places emphasis on medical/surgical practical nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice. Principles of pharmacology are addressed. Focus is placed on implementing the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing alterations of the immune, respiratory, neurosensory, and reproductive systems. Relevant nutrition, oncologic, pharmacologic, gerontologic and psychosocial considerations are incorporated throughtout. Students examine human dynamics through the lifespan as they become exposed to family- centered health care. Prerequisite:    PNP 101 and (PNP 111 or (BIO 250 and BIO 255)) Corequisite:    (BIO 250 and BIO 255), PNP 111
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  • PNP 103: Practical Nursing III

    13.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course focuses on the transition from the role of student to the graduate practical nurse. Legal, ethical, and moral issues affecting the nurse are explored. A holistic approach to maternal-child nursing care is introduced. Emphasis is also placed on the application of critical thinking to clinical problem solving for the National Council Licensing Exam-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), and for leading and managing others in the workforce. Prerequisite:    PNP 102
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