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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:    Take 1 group (Take MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade D /Take MAT-110 EUT-110; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098 or COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D). (Requir
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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:    Take PHY-240; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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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:    Take PHY-120 or PHY-HS; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take MAT-220; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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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:    Take PHY-250; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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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:    Take MAT-130; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take EHR-100; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take PNP-109 or PNP-110; Minimum grade C /Take BIO-250 BIO-255; Minimum grade C). (Required, Previous).
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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:    Take PNP-101; Minimum grade C+. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take PNP-111; Minimum grade C /Take BIO-250 BIO-255; Minimum grade C). (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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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:    Take PNP-102; Minimum grade C+. (Required, Previous).
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• PNP 109: Body Structure & Function I

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce practical nursing students to basic concepts of biologic function incorporating physics, chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition. This course will enable the application of these concepts to the normal function as well as dysfunction of human body systems covered in a subsequent course.
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• PNP 111: Body Structure & Function II

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to acquaint practical nursing students with basic normal human anatomy and physiology. Integrated action between all body systems will be stressed. This course will enable the practical nursing student to relate normal structure and function to problems, which can affect body systems. It provides a foundation from which the student can build upon to learn abnormal human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite:    Take PNP-109; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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