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• PHI 100: Critical Thinking

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  In this course, students develop the ability to form and critically evaluate arguments. In the beginning, special attention is given to informal logic (especially logical fallacies) and to understanding strong deductive, inductive, and abductive inferences. The remainder of the course is devoted to practical applications of critical thinking skills to topics such as claims made about ghosts, ESP, Astrology, UFO abductions, relativism, conspiracy theories, advertising, political speech, media, etc. 3 credits
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• PHI 110: Introduction to Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces students to traditional philosophical problems. The course will survey basic topics in philosophy and the great ideas that changed history. Students will examine classical and contemporary texts on the nature of reality, truth, morality, goodness, justice, the possibility of knowledge, faith, reason, and the existence of God. 3 Credits
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• PHI 200: Introduction to Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  We, typically, describe our actions as right or wrong, good or bad. In the first half of this course, we will address theoretical questions about the foundations of our standards of right and wrong and questions about systems for distinguishing right from wrong actions/character traits. The second half of the course will be devoted to applying our answers to the theoretical questions to specific issues, including drugs, casual sex, illegal immigration, torture, abortion, etc. In more technical terms, the course is a survey of metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. 3 credits
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• PHY 102: Concepts of Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The course introduces students to phenomena, concepts, and principles of Physics at an introductory level. Topics will include light, waves, sound, energy, electricity, states of matter and Newton's Laws. This course is for students who may not have had prior Physics instruction. The course is required for Welding and Architectural/Civil (CAD) and Design Technology Majors but applicable for many other majors who need a three or four credit science. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 115 Construction Math, MAT 117 Technical Math for Trades, or MAT 131 Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite(s): PHY 103 Concepts of Physics Lab (if applicable to student major, required for Welding and Architectural/Civil (CAD) and Design Technology Majors) 3 credits Prerequisite:    MAT115 Corequisite:    PHY103
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• PHY 103: Concepts of Physics Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The course illustrates many of the topics introduced in lecture through hands-on laboratory experiments. Experiments in laboratory are conducted, but not limited to, the topics of force, acceleration, gravity, friction, circular motion, matter, temperature, and the Law of Reflection. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 115 Construction Math, MAT 117 Technical Math for Trades, or MAT 131 Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite(s): PHY 102 Concepts of Physics Lecture 1 credit Prerequisite:    MAT115 Corequisite:    PHY102
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• PHY 110: Physics (Algebra Based) 1

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  Among the topics covered are the kinematics and dynamics of linear motion, the conditions for static equilibrium, the principles of conservation of energy and of momentum, Newton's law of gravitation, the kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion, mechanics of solids and fluids and thermodynamics. This course is recommended for Environmental Program students and students wishing to transfer an algebra based Physics course to a four-year institute. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 115 Construction Math, MAT117 Technical Math for Trades, or MAT131 Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite(s): Physics Lab (Algebra Based) PHY 111 Corequisite:    PHY111
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• PHY 111: Physics (Alg Based) Lab 1

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The course illustrates many of the topics introduced in lecture through hands-on laboratory experiments. Experiments in laboratory are conducted, but not limited to, the topics of force, acceleration, gravity, friction, circular motion, matter, and temperature. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 115 Construction Math, MAT117 Technical Math for Trades, or MAT131 Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite(s): PHY 110- Algebra Based Physics I Lecture 1 credit Corequisite:    PHY110
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• PLG 100: Introduction to Paralegal Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course will provide students with an understanding of the skills and the job demands required of a paralegal. Topics will cover such areas as paralegal careers, ethics, civil litigation, interviews and investigation, legal research and writing, and the structure of a law office. 3 credits
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• PLG 110: Ethics for Paralegals

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course provides students with the practical knowledge of the law, of professional responsibility, ethics, and how that law is applied to paralegals. In addition to the general ethical concepts presented in the course, students will research individual state professional responsibility rules. Upon completion of this course, the paralegal student will be able to recognize an ethical issue, categorize it, and research the possible solutions to the issue. 3 credits
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• PLG 200: Family Law for Paralegals

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'This course presents fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal''s role including prenuptial agreements, valid and void marriages, annulments, separation agreements, custody and child support, divorce, spousal maintenance, paternity, adoption, family offenses, and child protection. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of necessary documents, filing procedures, and interview techniques. Prerequisite: PLG100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 credits' Prerequisite:    PLG100
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