College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Paramedic Course Descriptions
PARA 101 9.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 1
This course is an in-depth study of modules 1-4 of the US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum. Topics include paramedic roles and responsibilities, ethics, medical legal issues, pathophysiology, pharmacology, IV therapy, medication administration, patient assessment, advanced airway management, and trauma care. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, MATH 123, BIOL 127, acceptance to the paramedic program, and EMT-B certification. Corequisites: PARA 101L and PARA 101C.
PARA 101C 2.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 1 Clinical
This course is clinical lab for PARA 101. Corequisite PARA 101.
PARA 101L 3.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 1 Laboratory
This course is lab for PARA 101. Corequisite PARA 101
PARA 199
Paramedic Workshop
Workshops of current topics in Para medicine.
PARA 201 9.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 2
This course is an in-depth study of modules 5-7 of the US Dot National Standard EMT-P Curriculum. Topics include pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, allergic reactions, gastroenterology, urology, toxicology, substance abuse, hematology, environmental emergencies, infectious diseases, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, acute interventions in chronic care patients, and assessment based management. Prerequisites: PARA 101, PARA 101L, PARA 101C. Corequisites: PARA 201L and PARA 201C.
PARA 201C 4.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 2 Clinical
Clinical for PARA 201. Corequisites: PARA 201 and PARA 201L.
PARA 201L 4.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 2 Laboratory
Lab for PARA 201. Corequisites: PARA 201 and PARA 201C.
PARA 244 2.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 3
This course is a study of module of the US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum. Topics include ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, Hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. Prerequisites: PARA 201, PARA 201L, and PARA 201C. Corequisite: PARA 244L and PARA 244.
PARA 244C 9.00 Cr Hrs
Paramedic 3 Clinical/Field Internsh
Lab for PARA 244. Prerequisites: PARA 244 and instructor permission.
PARA 244L 1.00 Cr Hr
Paramedic 3 Laboratory
Lab for PARA 244. Corequisite: PARA 244.
PARA 248 2.00 Cr Hrs
Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology Available: spring
This is an online pharmacology course that studies the principles of emergency prehospital pharmacologyl Topics include drug origins, sources, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, medical legal aspects, preparation, dose calculations, administration, indications, contraindications, dosages, and side effects of commonly used prehospital medications. Prerequisites: Current EMT-P or 3rd semester EMT-P student (Biology 127 or Biology 227 and 228, Math 123 and English 101).
PARA 285 3.00 Cr Hrs
EMS Externship
Course is an application based experience which enables students to gain more experience in the EMS and Emergency Department environments.
Philosophy Course Descriptions
PHIL 101 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Philosophy Available: fall, spring
The course begins with an attempt to understand the purpose of philosophy as suggested by the life and death of Socrates. Following this are topics in human nature, ethics, and existentialism.
PHIL 111 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of World Religions Available: spring
This course is a survey of major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Special attention is given to similarities and differences in their conceptions of man and his relation to the natural world and to the divine.
PHIL 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Philosophy Workshop
This Number is indicative of a workshop course that may/may not transfer to another institution.
PHIL 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Logic & Language Available: fall
This course is an introduction to informal logic, which includes study of the uses of language; identification and criticism of arguments; and analysis of fallacies, sophistries, and analogies.
PHIL 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
Ethics
Ethics is an examination of moral problems and study of the concepts, principles, and theories used to clarify them. This course will include readings in both classical and modern ethical theory, with emphasis on personal and contemporary applications.
Physical Education Course Descriptions
PHYE 100 0.00 Cr Hrs
Adult Recreation Available: fall, spring, summer
The course is conducted in two groups. The first group is for people interested in participating in various indoor recreational activities. The second group is for those who have their own physical training programs and desire to work on their own. The program is designed for adults of all ages.
PHYE 101 1.00 Cr Hr
Bowling Available: spring
Instruction and participation in fundamentals of bowling for the student's recreational pleasure. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 102 1.00 Cr Hr
Cheerleading Available: fall, spring
This course involves participation in collegiate cheerleading throughout the season. Prerequisite: permission of instructor/adviser.
PHYE 103 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Dance Team Available: fall, spring
This course involves participating on the Golden Girls Dance Team. Practice is mandatory. Must have adequate exercise and dance apparel. Prerequisite: Adviser permission.
PHYE 104 1.00 Cr Hr
Volleyball Available: spring
This course provides instruction, skill development, rules, techniques, and individual and team strategies for beginning level volleyball participants. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 105 1.00 Cr Hr
Walking for Fitness Available: fall, spring
This course is designed for all ages and levels of fitness. It emphasizes body mechanics and identifies concepts so the student may have a lifetime of walking enjoyment. It involves weekly goal setting incentives and focuses on a variety of walking experiences for fun and cardiovascular improvement.
PHYE 106 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Strength Training
This course is designed for the beginning weight lifter. Students will learn the correct techniques, principles, and progressions of weight training to gain strength, muscle tone, and core stability. Students will utilize both free and machine weights. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 107 1.00 Cr Hr
Tennis 1 Available: all, spring
This course involves instruction in fundamental skills of tennis, scoring, and simple game strategies, drills for improvement, individual analysis and technique correction.
PHYE 108 1.00 Cr Hr
Tennis 2 Available: fall, spring
This course involves instruction in intermediate skills of tennis, advanced game strategies, drills for improvement, individual analysis and technique correction.
PHYE 111 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Skiing Available: spring
This course involves first-year skiing for participants of varying abilities. Groups formed on the basis of ability with instruction suited to varying skill levels in fundamentals of skiing. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays a fee for ski lift and transportation.
PHYE 112 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate & Advanced Skiing Available: spring
This course involves second-year skiing for participants of varying abilities. Classification for instruction based upon ability. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays a fee for ski lift and transportation.
PHYE 113 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Snowboarding Available: spring
This course involves first-year snowboarding instruction for students of varying skill levels and abilities. Students will be grouped according to abilities with instruction suited to each respective group. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays an additional fee for the lift and transportation.
PHYE 114 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Crosscountry Skiing
This is a beginning cross-country skiing course that is designed for participants of varying abilities. Instruction will be suited for the beginning cross-country ski level. The student furnishes or rents his/her ski equipment and pays a fee for transportation and instruction.
PHYE 115 1.00 Cr Hr
Stretch & Strength Available: fall, spring
This course introduces students to a beginning -level conditioning program that will enhance fitness through strength and flexibility. Hand weights and other equipment are used. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 116 1.00 Cr Hr
Activity by Contract Available: fall, spring
Activity by Contract is designed for the motivated student who seeks an individualized introduction to physical fitness and related wellness experiences. Students are required to make weekly contact with the instructor, complete pre and post-fitness evaluations and course assignments, and design and implement an individual workout program.
PHYE 117 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Golf Available: fall, spring, summer
This course involves instruction in beginning golf skills, scoring, rules and etiquette. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 118 2.00 Cr Hrs
Cardio Fitness & Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This course is for students with beginning to intermediate fitness levels. Students participate in weight training and cardiovascular activities to improve strength and cardiovascular endurance.
PHYE 119 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Group Fitness/Aerobics Available: fall, spring
This is a beginning group fitness class set to music that will focus on cardiovascular activities such as bench aerobics, cardio-kickboxing, circuit training, and other drills. Class activities include warm up, cardio, strength/tone, flexibility, and cool down. Other fitness activities may be included and modifications for all fitness levels will be provided. Pre and post testing of individual fitness levels will be measured to determine outcomes. Proper exercise attire is required. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 120 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Group Fitness/Aerobics
This is an intermediate group fitness class set to music that will focus on cardiovascular activities such as bench aerobics, cardio-kickboxing, circuit training, and other drills. Class activities include warm up, cardio, strength/tone, flexibility, and cool down. Other fitness activities may be included. Modifications for all fitness levels will be provided, however the class will be taught at moderate to high intensity. Pre and post testing of individual fitness levels will be measured to determine outcomes. Proper exercise attire is required.
PHYE 122 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning & Advanced Judo Available: fall, spring
This course involves beginning -level instruction and participation in the skills of Kododan judo, including Ukemi (falling techniques), Tachi-Waza (throwing techniques), and Ne-Waza (mat techniques). Students learn basic self-defense, terminology, philsosophy, and physical fitness training involved in the Olympic sport of judo. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 123 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Karate Available: fall, spring
This course involves instruction and participation in the skills and techniques of karate using the Tao-Te Ching method.
PHYE 124 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Karate Available: fall
This course involves instruction and participation in the skills and techniques of advanced karate. Prerequisite: PHYE 123. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 127 1.00 Cr Hr
Track & Field Skills & Analysis Available: fall
This majors course teaches skill development and knowledge of teaching professions, techniques, and analysis of skills and strategy in track and field. This course does not fulfill the Physical Education requirement for the A.A. degree.
PHYE 129 1.00 Cr Hr
Yoga and Pilates
This course is an introduction to beginning Yoga and Pilates. Students will enhance balance, flexibility, strength, posture awareness and relaxation. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 130 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Spinning
This course is an introduction to spinning also known as Indoor Group Cycling. Spinning is a full-body, low inpact aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off extra fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance.
PHYE 131 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Swimming
This beginning-level course is designed to provide instruction that will develop knowledge, basic skills, and positive attitudes towards swimming and aquatics.
PHYE 132 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Water Aerobics
This is an introductory water aerobics course designed to improve cardio respiratory health flexibility, burn fat, lower blood pressure, and boost self-confidence.
PHYE 133 1.00 Cr Hr
Introduction to Climbing
This course is an introductory climbing course. Instruction is available for students of varying abilities with emphasis placed upon climbing movement. The student furnishes or rents his/her climbing equipment and pays a fee for the class.
PHYE 134 1.00 Cr Hr
Yoga Available: fall, spring
This course provides a foundation for exploring classical yoga postures as well as the history and philosophy of yoga. Each class includes stretching, strengthening, relaxation techniques, and pre and post flexibility resting. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 135 3.00 Cr Hrs
Court Skills & Analysis Available: fall, spring
This course is designed to provide PHYE majors with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in and teach the games of basketball, volleyball, tennis, and pickle ball. Students will also demonstrate safety considerations and teaching progressions. This course does not fulfill the PHYE requirement for the A.A. degree. Prerequisite: PHYE Major or instructor permission.
PHYE 136 3.00 Cr Hrs
Field Skills & Analysis Available: fall, spring
This course is designed to provide PHYE majors with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in and teach the games of soccer, flag football, softball, and ultimate frisbee. Students will also demonstrate safety considerations and teaching progressions. This course does not fulfill the PHYE requirement for the A.A. degree. Prerequisite: PHYE Major or instructor permission.
PHYE 137 3.00 Cr Hrs
Fitness Skills & Analysis Available: fall, spring
This course is designed to provide PHYE majors with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in and teach activities for fitness. Students will also develop the skills necessary to administer a variety of fitness tests, demonstrate safety considerations, and teaching porgressions. This course does not fullfill the PHYE requirement for the A.A. degree. Prerequisite: PHYE Major or instructor permission.
PHYE 138 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Racquetball Available: fall, spring
This course is designed for the beginning player to acquire or improve his/her knowledge and fundamental skills in racquetball. Instruction includes rules, game strategies, techniques of serve, forehand, backhand, and back wall play. Adequate apparel and eyewear are required. Racquets, eyewear, and balls are provided if needed. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 140 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Racquetball Available: fall
The intermediate course is a continuation of the beginning racquetball course. All students should be acquainted with beginning fundamentals and have had some experience in playing the sport. Adequate apparel and eyewear are required. Racquets, eyewear, and balls are provided if needed.
PHYE 141 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Swimming Available: fall, spring
This is an intermediate swimming course designed to refine technique, increase fitness and endurance, and promote swimming as a lifetime sport. Students will be introduced to the sidestroke, breastroke, and butterfly, lab fee required. Prerequiste: Phye 131 or instructor permission.
PHYE 142 1.00 Cr Hr
Pilates Available: fall, spring
Pilates is an organized exercise class which improves core strength. Each class includes toning, streamlining, and realigning of the body without the bulked-up results of more conventional workouts. Consistency with simple sequences and breath will guide students through a series of exercises for achieving a balanced physical fitness.
PHYE 144 1.00 Cr Hr
Over 60 & Getting Fit Available: fall, spring
Over 60 and Getting Fit is a course designed to address the fitness needs of the mature adult: cardiovascular activities - walking and/or other low- intensity aerobic movement, flexibility and strength training, using resistance bands. Participants are encouraged to do only those activities appropriate for their individual needs. A medical release is required to participate.
PHYE 150 2.00 Cr Hrs
First Aid & CPR Available: fall, spring, summer
This first aid and emergency care course is designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups who are in a position to provide first aid frequently. The course provides the essential knowledge and skills required by individuals interested in advanced rescue work. A first aid certificate is issued to students successfully completing the course. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is included.
PHYE 155 3.00 Cr Hrs
Health & Wellness Available: fall, spring, summer
This course provides an overview of current health topics relevant to students. It stimulates awareness of personal health decisions and their relationship to optimal self-care patterns and lifestyles.
PHYE 160 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Physical Education Available: fall
This course is designed for the student preparing to major in Physical Education or Secondary Education with an emphasis in Physical Education. It includes an approach to philosophy, methods, objectives, and a general survey of the field of physical education. Some outside visitations are required.
PHYE 162 1.00 Cr Hr
Introduction to Recreation Available: fall
This course is designed for students preparing to major in Recreation or a related field. The course includes an approach to philosophy, methods, and objectives and a general survey of the field of recreation and leisure services. Corequisite: Phye 200I
PHYE 165 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Kayaking Available: fall, spring
Beginning Kayaking introduces students to the exciting world of whitewater kayaking. In a classroom environment, students learn kayak safety, environmental etiquette, equipment essentials, fundamentals of river reading, and basic concepts for kayak trips. Through direct particpation in a controlled enviroment (swimming pool and slow-moving water) students learn basic kayaking skills, including strokes ( sweep, draw, scull), bracing (low and back), wet exit, boat lean, basic boat control, and self-rescue rolls (Eskimo or C to C). Students will be prepared for an instructional river trip at the end of the course. Field trip and lab fee reguired. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 177 1.00 Cr Hr
Sports Medicine Available: summer
This course is for teachers, PHYE majors, Athletic Trainers, Coaches and health professionals. Doctors, Certified Trainers and Professors teach the course with a continuous emphasis on sporting injuries, sports psychology and sociology, legal issues in sport and sports conditioning.
PHYE 178 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Equestrian Team
This course is for riders of all experience to work on horsemanship skills used in horse show circumstances. Students will be introduced to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) rules and classes of Western Horsemanship and Hunter Seat Equitation. Students are to train as equestrian athletes who may choose to compete in Regional, Zone, and National IHSA competition in their assigned qualifying division. Students will be riding a variety of horses for preparation for collegiate IHSA competition. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 180 1.00 Cr Hr
Basketball for Men Available: fall, spring
Students in this course receive one credit hour for participating in intercollegiate competitive basketball throughout the season. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 181 1.00 Cr Hr
Basketball Weight Training for Men Available: fall, spring
Athletes on the basketball team will use this course specifically for conditioning in preparation for competitive participation. Corequisite: PHYE 180 or instructor's permission.
PHYE 182 1.00 Cr Hr
Softball Available: fall, spring
Students enrolled in this course receive one credit hour for participation in tercollegiate softball. Prerequiate: Instructor permission.
PHYE 183 1.00 Cr Hr
Softball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This is a specialized course designed around specific weight training techniques for women's softball. Corequisite: Phye 182 or instructor permission.
PHYE 184 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Equestrian Team Available: fall, spring
Intermediate Equestrian Team is for students who have taken PHYE 178 Beginning Equestrian Team and who wish to further develop their riding and showing skills. Riders may train in Western, English, or both. Students will learn how to handle different mounts by learning effective aids and may ride different horses during the class. Partnership between horse and rider will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PHYE 178 or instructor permission.
PHYE 185 1.00 Cr Hr
Basketball for Women Available: fall, spring
Students in this course receive one credit hour for participation in intercollegiate competitive basketball throughout the season.
PHYE 186 1.00 Cr Hr
Basketball Weight Training Women Available: fall, spring
Athletes on the basketball team will use this course for the weight training phase of their conditioning program for competitive participation. Corequisite: PHYE 185 or instructor's permission. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 188 1.00 Cr Hr
Rodeo Judging Seminar
This course provides specialized training for students who are involved in rodeo Judging.
PHYE 190 1.00 Cr Hr
Baseball Available: fall, spring
Students in this course receive one credit hour for participating in intercollegiate competitive baseball throughout the season. Only students who make the team roster will be allowed receive credit hours. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 191 1.00 Cr Hr
Baseball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This is a specialized course designed around specific weight training techniques for baseball. Only student-athletes who make the baseball roster are eligible for participation in baseball weight training. Corequisite: PHYE 190 or instructor's permission.
PHYE 192 1.00 Cr Hr
Volleyball Available: fall, spring
This course provides specialized training for members of the intercollegiate volleyball team.
PHYE 193 1.00 Cr Hr
Volleyball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
The course provides specialized training schedules for competitive participation in volleyball. Prerequisite: PHYE 192 or instructor's permission.
PHYE 197 1.00 Cr Hr
Rodeo Team Conditioning
Athletes on the rodeo and team will use this course for the weight-training phase of their conditioning program for competitive participation. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
PHYE 198 1.00 Cr Hr
Rodeo Available: fall, spring
This course provides specialized training for members of the intercollegiate rodeo team. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 199
Physical Education Workshop Available: demand
This number is applied to any of the physical education areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
PHYE 202 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Cheerleading Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of PHYE 102. The course is advanced training for CSI cheerleaders and mascots. Prerequisite: PHYE 102. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 203 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Dance Team Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of PHYE 103 and is an advanced training for the Golden Girl Dance Team. Practice is mandatory. Must have adequate exercise and dance apparel. Prerequisite: PHYE 103 and permission of instructor. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 210 3.00 Cr Hrs
Physical Ed for Elementary Teachers Available: fall, spring
This course will address the value of physical activity and fitness for elementary children and the teaching skills and techniques that encourage successful movement for all children, including methods to integrate physical activity with other academic subject areas.
PHYE 215 1-3 Cr Hrs
Tech of Camp Organiz & Coaching Available: fall, summer
This course involves supervised application of instruction, analysis, and techniques of coaching with elementary, junior high, and high school students. Designed to offer practical experience in camp organization, youth counseling and motivating, public relations, the teaching of individual and group skills, plus actual game strategy. A maximum of three credit hours will count towards the graduation requirements or to meet athletic eligibility requirements. 32 contact hours required per credit hour. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PHYE 220 3.00 Cr Hrs
Modern Principles Athletic Training Available: spring
This course introduces the student to athletic training procedures as they relate to the athlete, physical educator, coach, and trainer. The course includes history of the training profession, ethics, proper recording of injuries, and principles of athletic training.
PHYE 221 2.00 Cr Hrs
Training & Taping Techniques Available: fall, spring
This course involves the science of sports injury taping. The course includes one hour of lecture and one hour of laboratory each week covering rehabilitation and taping of the foot, ankle, leg, knee, thigh, hip, groin, pelvic region, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. The course may be offerd over 8 to 16 weeks. The 8 week course doubles the times spent weekly in the classroom and laboratory.
PHYE 280 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Basketball for Men Available: fall, spring
This course meets basically six days a week for approximately three and one-half hours a day. It is a combination of classroom technique, films, and on-the-floor instruction in the art of mastering the game of basketball. Participants are taught the basic skills required to compete on the college level. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 281 1.00 Cr Hr
Adv Basketball Weight Trng Men Available: fall, spring
This course requires approximately six hours a week of actual lifting of weights. The purpose is to build body muscle and to teach the study and appreciation of good physical health and mental fitness. Corequisite: PHYE 280 or instructor's permission.
PHYE 282 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Softball Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of PHYE 182. Students enrolled in this course receive one credit hour for particpation in intercollegiate softball. Prerequiste: Instructor permission
PHYE 283 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Softball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of PHYE 183. This is a specialized course disigned around specific weight training techniques for women's softball, corequisite: PHYE 282 or instructor permission.
PHYE 285 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Basketball for Women Available: fall, spring
This course introduces the student to advanced skills, training techniques, stretching techniques, and strategies of competitive basketball.
PHYE 286 1.00 Cr Hr
Adv Basketball Weight Trng Women Available: fall, spring
This course introduces the student to advanced weight training skills plus the method of maximum strength development pertaining to basketball. Corequisite: PHYE 285 or instructor's permission.This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 290 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Baseball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of PHYE 191. The course is open to students who are currently on the varsity baseball team. Advanced training methods and aerobic conditioning are included. This course may be repeated once.
PHYE 291 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Baseball Available: fall, spring
This course is for varsity baseball players who are currently on the baseball roster. Participation in varsity competition between institutions is required.
PHYE 292 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Volleyball Available: fall, spring
This course introduces the student to advanced skills, training techniques, stretching techniques, and strategies of competitive volleyball.
PHYE 293 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Volleyball Weight Training Available: fall, spring
This course introduces the student to advanced weight training skills plus the method of maximum strength development pertaining to volleyball. Corequisite: PHYE 292 or instructor's permission.
PHYE 298 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Rodeo Available: fall, spring
This course involves advanced training for members of the intercollegiate rodeo team. This course may be repeated once.
Physics Course Descriptions
PHYS 100 4.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of Physics Available: fall
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of physics and their application to the world around us and beyond. The course is intended for nonscience majors, very limited math skills are necessary. Topics include the laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity. This course will satisfy a general education core science requirement but will not serve as a prerequisite or substitute for any other physics course. Corequiste: PHYS 100L.
PHYS 101 4.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of Astronomy Available: fall
This course involves the study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Corequisite: PHYS 101L.
PHYS 111 4.00 Cr Hrs
General Physics 1 Available: fall
This course includes a general study of kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, universal gravitation, work, mechanical energy, motion in a plane, momentum, hydrostatics, SHM, wave motion, sound, introductory thermodynamics, and heat transfer with applications to life sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 147 or MATH 143 and MATH 144 or higher. Corequisite: PHYS 111L.
PHYS 112 4.00 Cr Hrs
General Physics 2 Available: spring
This course includes a general study of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 111. Corequsite: PHYS 112L.
PHYS 199 1-4 Cr Hrs
Physics Workshop Available: fall, spring, summer
This number is applied to any of the science areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
PHYS 200I 1-3 Cr Hrs
Physics Independent Study Available: fall, spring, summer
This is a term-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on the project. Students should make arrangements with instructors in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be filled out and approved by the instructor, department chairman, and Academic Dean and filed in the Records Office. Prerequisite: One lab science course.
PHYS 211 5.00 Cr Hrs
Physics Scientists & Engineers 1 Available: spring
This course includes a study of kinematics, dynamics of particles, statics, momentum, work, mechanical energy, rotational motion, elasticity, vibratory motion, wave motion in selected media, heat, and introductory thermodynamics. Corequisite: MATH 170 or higher and PHYS 211L.
PHYS 212 5.00 Cr Hrs
Physics Scientists & Engineers 2 Available: fall
This course includes a study of Coulomb's Law, electric fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, magnetic induction, D.C. circuit analysis, inductance, A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, interference and diffraction, and introductory modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. Corequisite: MATH 175 or higher and PHYS 212L.
Political Science Course Descriptions
POLS 100
Leadership Development
Leadership Development is the CSI-elected Student Senate in action. Credit may be given to general student body members as well as Senators and ASCSI officers. These weekly sessions allow interaction between the student body and their elected representatives. This course is repeatable for up to three credit hours.
POLS 101 3.00 Cr Hrs
American National Government
This basic course in political science introduces the basic concepts and major structural elements of the national government. Many aspects of American government are introduced and discussed in a way that will make the study of government more a part of the students' world.
POLS 102 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Political Science
This course is a basic introduction to political science, discussing origins and justification of government and how and why people get involved in politics. The course emphasizes different forms of government and public policy and basic ideas and theories.
POLS 200I 1-3 Cr Hrs
Political Science
This is a long term project. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on a project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest.
POLS 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
American State & Local Government
This course surveys the sources of state, municipal, and county government in the United States. Some emphasis is placed on government in Idaho.
POLS 205 1-3 Cr Hrs
Government Reseach
This is a semester long research project related to the local, state, or national government.
POLS 221 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intro to International Relations
This is a basic international relations course that explores the primary causes that maintain or destroy international peace and cooperation.
POLS 293 3-9 Cr Hrs
Legislative Internship
A legislative internship is a learning experience which allows a student to apply learning to a real-life work experience. Interested students will be matched to internships in an agency of the state, a local legislative body or law office. Written learning objectives, agreed upon by the student and the instructor, will be the basis for evaluation, grading, and the granting of credit hours. Prerequisite: successful application and interview with the political science instructor and the legislative office staff.
POLS 294 1-5 Cr Hrs
Travel Internship
This course provides credit hours for study of politics, economics, history, culture, and geography through lecture and travel.
Psychology Course Descriptions
PSYC 101 3.00 Cr Hrs
General Psychology
This survey course is an introduction to psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. This course introduces students to the diverse research areas of psychology such as psychobiology, motivation, learning, cognitive and social processes, personality, and abnormality, emphasizing empirical findings of the discipline. It is recommended that students have a COMPASS reading score > 80 (College Reading).
PSYC 120 1.00 Cr Hr
Careers in Psychology
This course provides a thorough investigation of potential careers in psychology as well as a realistic depiction of the educationk preparation, and discipline to be competitive in the field. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC 199 1-6 Cr Hrs
Psychology Workshop
This number is applied to any of the psychology areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
PSYC 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Child & Adolescent Development
This course explores biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial changes in all our lives from birth through adolescence. Parenting and education are the contexts emphasized to understand and elaborate upon the course material. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or instructor permission.
PSYC 211 3.00 Cr Hrs
Psychology of Death and Dying
This course explores many facets of the personal experiences of death and how they apply to appreciating life. These facets include: bereavement, grief, and mourning; attitudes, beliefs, and tasks surrounding the event of death; and the effects of mortality on identity.
PSYC 217 3.00 Cr Hrs
Statistical Methods
This course emphasizes understanding and application of statistical methods common in psychological science (e.g., central tendency, dispersion, correlation, ANOVA, chi-square, etc.). Students will learn to calculate statistics by hand and by using SPSS. Perquisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 143..
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