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MUSC 264 Private Instruction: Percussion (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 265 Private Instruction: Voice (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 266 Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 267 Private Instruction: Keyboard (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 268 Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 270 Brass Ensemble (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 270A
Prerequisite Instructor Permission Required.
Course Description
Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 271 Woodwind Ensemble (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 271A
Prerequisite Instructor permission required.
Course Description
Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 272 Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 272A
Prerequisite Instructor permission required.
Course Description
Small percussion ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
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MUSC 273 String Ensemble (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 273A
Prerequisite Instructor permission required.
Course Description
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing string ensemble literature (i.e., string quartet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
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MUSC 274 Vocal Ensemble (1 credit)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 274A
Prerequisite Instructor permission required.
Course Description
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing vocal ensemble literature (i.e., madrigals). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
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MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 101-CCN
Course Description
Introduces students to Euorpean art music from: Medieval through the Twentieth Century. Relevant cultural, biographical, and historical data are covered relating to art music and its performance. No previous music experience necessary.
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MUSC& 141 Music Theory I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 110 - CCN
Course Description
Music literacy and aural skills including: key and time signatures, intervals, triad construction, counterpoint and voice leading. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 181 is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 142 Music Theory II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 112 - CCN
Prerequisite MUSC& 141 with at least a 1.5 grade or equivalent.
Course Description
Intended to follow Music Theory I in sequence, this course includes triads, chord progressions, figured bass, four-part writing, melodic construction, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 182 or the is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 143 Music Theory III (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 114 - CCN
Prerequisite MUSC& 142 with at least a 1.5 grade or the equivalent.
Course Description
Intended to follow Music Theory II, this course includes more advanced principles regarding chords, chord progressions, figured-bass, melodic construction, part-writing, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 183 is strongly recommended.
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MUSC& 241 Music Theory IV (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 210 - CCN
Prerequisite MUSC& 143 with at least a 1.5 grade or equivalent.
Course Description
Intended to follow Music Theory III, includes advanced study of harmony, including chromatic harmony, formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended.
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MUSC& 242 Music Theory V (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 212 - CCN
Prerequisite MUSC& 241 with at least a 1.5 grade.
Course Description
Intended to follow Music Theory IV, this course continues the study of advanced chromatic harmony, more advanced formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above intermediate level piano (MUS182) are highly recommended.
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MUSC& 243 Music Theory VI (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 214 - CCN
Prerequisite MUSC& 242 with at least a 1.5 grade.
Course Description
Includes the study of 20th century harmony including pandiatonic, atonal, serial and other systems of composoition and analysis. Includes aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended.
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NAC 101 Nursing Assistant Theory (7 credits)
Prerequisite Admission into the NAC program.
Course Description
Introduction to the role, scope and practice of the Nursing Assistant. Student will learn patient and resident rights, communication skills, infection control principles, and safety principles. Concepts learned will be applied in the nursing lab.
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NAC 105 Nursing Assistant Lab (3 credits)
Prerequisite Successful completion of NAC 101 with at least a 2.0 grade. Up-to-date immunizations. Successful completion of appropriate background check
Course Description
Concepts and principles learned in theory will be applied in the nursing skills lab. Important skills are communication, safe care and transferring, appropriate bathing, feeding and personal care of residents. Emphasis is on safety, risk and hazard reduction, and resident-centered care.
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NAC 107 Nursing Assistant Clinical (2 credits)
Prerequisite Successful completion of NAC 101 and NAC 105 with at least a 2.0 grade in each of these classes. Up-to-date immunizations; current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider CPR card.
Course Description
Knowledge and skills learned in theory and lab are applied in the clinical area with patients and residents, primarily in long-term care facilities. In addition, important practices to be learned and applied are time management, prioritization in changing patient situations, team and interpersonal communication, and appropriate documentation.
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NSCI 150 Nature (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The emphasis of the course is to identify the major life forms found in a specific area or region including native and introduced species, and their adaptations to the environment. The course focuses on the observation of nature for both scientific and recreational purposes. Includes lab and field studies.
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NSCI 160 Environmental Biology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Interrelationship of humans, animals, plants, soil, water and air. Application to contemporary environmental problems.
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NSCI 300 Inquiry Based Science for Teachers (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite Admission into the BAS-T program.
Course Description
An overview of the main concepts in natural science for early childhood teachers including topics in earth/space science, life science, physical science, and engineering design. Lab included.
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NURS 141 Foundations of Nursing (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Concepts and theories basic on the art and science of the nursing role with an emphasis on health promotion across the lifespan. Includes program’s philosophy of nursing, nursing history, patient needs, safety, communication, and teaching/learning with an emphasis on critical thinking.
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NURS 142 Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in Foundations of Nursing, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 143 Foundations of Nursing Clinical/Simulation (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs: Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in Foundations of Nursing with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 144 Nursing Success Seminar (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Provide new nursing students with tools for success for the nursing program including the introduction to medical terminology, medical math basic, American Psychological Association (APA) writing, introduction to presentation formats, study tips and strategies for answering critical thinking questions.
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NURS 145 Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Ethical and legal concepts and issues used in decision-making frameworks to support the well-being of people and groups in nursing and healthcare across the lifespan.
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NURS 146 Foundations of Psychosocial Issues and Communication in Healthcare I (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Introduction to psychosocial issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on effective and therapeutic communication in healthcare, intercultural and professional communication, and working with diverse groups.
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NURS 150 Pharmacology of Simple-Chronic Illnesses (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Evidenced-based research of pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing simple-chronic illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 151 Medical/Surgical Nursing- Simple-Chronic Illnesses (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts, theories, and pathophysiology for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing simple-chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 152 Nursing Skills in Simple-Chronic Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 153 Nursing Skills in Simple Chronic Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-chronic illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 156 Psychosocial Issues and Communication in Healthcare II (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Impact of psychosocial issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on communication strategies to incorporate cultural values and spiritual beliefs in diverse populations (continuation of NURS 146).
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NURS 160 Pharmacology of Complex-Chronic Illnesses (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Evidenced-based research of pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing complex-chronic illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 161 Medical/Surgical Nursing-Complex-Chronic Illnesses (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts, theories, and pathophysiology for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing complex-chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 162 Nursing Skills in Complex-Chronic Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 163 Nursing Skills in Complex-Chronic Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-chronic illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 166 Psychological Issues in Healthcare I (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Psychological disorders across the lifespan with an emphasis on utilization of psychosocial nursing for assessment, intervention, and health promotion.
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NURS 240 Pharmacology of Simple-Acute Illnesses (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Evidenced-based research of pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing simple-acute illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 241 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Simple-Acute Illnesses (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts, theories, and pathophysiology for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing simple-acute illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 242 Nursing Skills in Simple-Acute Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-acute illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 243 Nursing Skills in Simple-Acute Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in simple-acute illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 244 Topics in Obstetrical and Pediatric Nursing Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Concepts of collaborative care for patients who are experiencing pregnancy and childbirth. Concepts of collaborative care for newborn and pediatric patients who are experiencing acute illnesses, changes in conditions, and emergencies.
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NURS 250 Pharmacology of Complex-Acute Illnesses (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Evidenced-based research of pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing complex-acute illnesses throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 251 Medical/Surgical Nursing - Complex-Acute Illnesses (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Applying evidenced-based nursing concepts, theories, and pathophysiology for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients experiencing complex-acute illnesses across the lifespan.
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NURS 252 Nursing Skills in Complex-Acute Illnesses Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-acute illnesses, with an emphasis on common nursing psychomotor skills.
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NURS 253 Nursing Skills in Complex-Acute Illnesses Clinical/Simulation (4 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation related to selected alterations discussed in complex-acute illnesses with an emphasis on practice of assessments and psychomotor skills in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 255 Concepts of Ethics and Policy in Healthcare II (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Ethical and legal concepts and issues used in decision-making frameworks to support the well-being of people and groups in nursing and healthcare across the lifespan (Continuation of NURS 145).
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NURS 256 Psychological Issues in Healthcare II (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Psychological disorders across the lifespan with an emphasis on utilization of psychosocial nursing for assessment, intervention, and health promotion (continuation of NURS 166).
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NURS 261 Professional Role Transition (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Current healthcare trends and professional issues within the context of nursing practice emphasizes mastering synthesis and application of current evidence based theory, research, and practice in relation to nursing management, leadership, and nursing care of individual/families/groups/communities culmination of program outcomes for program outcomes in preparation for licensure.
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NURS 263 Nursing Practicum (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Practicum experience with synthesis of cognitive and effective skills, health promotion, critical thinking and psychomotor nursing skills acquired through supervised clinical practice in a selected healthcare agency and disciplinary process. Includes a focus on assessments of patients across the lifespan, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documentation in the clinical and/or simulation setting.
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NURS 264 NCLEX-RN and Licensure Preparation Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Review of testing application procedures, including state and national testing competency standards; guidance and preparation for graduation and licensure. Standardized testing and onsite content review.
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NUTR& 101 Nutrition (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduction to the role of nutrition in human health with respect to essential nutrients, factors that affect eating habits, food advertising, nutrition and disease and establishing a healthy lifestyle.
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OCEA 170 Marine Biology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to the plant and animal life in estuarine and marine ecosystems and environments. Topics include lifestyles, adaptations, habitats, diseases and effects of pollution, interrelationships, and taxonomic identification of marine organisms. Field trip required. Labs included.
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OCEA& 101 Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly OCEAN 101 - CCN
Course Description
Exploration and investigation of the marine environment, including the geology, waves, currents, tides, biology, water chemistry, and human impacts. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Labs included.
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OSH 100 Intro to Occupational Safety and Health (5 credits)
Course Description
Overview of occupational safety and health, including introduction to regulatory agencies, financial and human impact of occupational injuries/illnesses, and workers compensation. Covers basic safety terminology and how to access safety information and resources. Focuses on the role of responsibility of the Safety and Health employee.
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OSH 110 Safety Management (5 credits)
Course Description
Concepts and measurements of reactive versus proactive safety practices. Students will learn the major on-the-job hazards in the workplace, and how to collect and evaluate data to identify safety and health trends. Students will also learn how to respond to safety data gathered, by developing site-specific programs, policies, and procedures.
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OSH 140 Regulatory Environment (3 credits)
Course Description
Introduction to regulatory bodies and overview to Occupation Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT,) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations. History and political evolution of the regulatory environment; how violations are penalized, and how a regulatory agency performs a formal inspection.
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OSH 150 Workers Comp and Risk Management (3 credits)
Course Description
Overview of risk manager role and current analysis methods. History and evolution of the workers compensation system, the Access and Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Washington State Disability Act will be explored. Covers business insurance and claims process, transfer/assumption/assessment of risk, and lines of insurance.
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OSH 155 Special Topics in OSH - I (3 credits)
Course Description
Topics covered will vary/rotate depending on current events and changes in the field of OSH, sample topics include: Workplace Violence, Transportation Safety, Medical Surveillance, Health Epidemics, Agriculture Safety, etc.
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OSH 160 Incident Investigation (3 credits)
Course Description
This course covers methods and documentation required for incident investigation. Overview of supervisor role in incident investigation, methods of review, action, and follow up to prevent recurrence. Includes overview of record-keeping system.
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OSH 170 Training Techniques (3 credits)
Course Description
Overview of different learning styles and effective methods for providing training to employees. Advantages and disadvantages of different training medias and associated costs. Opportunities to provide training to other class members on selected safety topics and use different training methodologies.
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OSH 190 Industrial Security (3 credits)
Course Description
Overview of the All Hazards Approach to industrial security. Site-specific vulnerability assessments, development of Emergency Action Plans, loss prevention, industrial security, history of terrorism/terrorist threats, workplace violence the National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be introduced.
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OSH 220 Industrial Hygiene (5 credits)
Course Description
Apply the basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level. Understand toxicology in an occupational setting. Recognize and evaluate health hazards and develop controls to protect worker health in workplace scenarios. Evaluate health hazards in the workplace with OSHA exposure limits. Complete a case study report where industrial hygiene practices are applied to a real-world situation.
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OSH 230 Ergonomics (3 credits)
Course Description
Overview of the history and evolution of ergonomics in the workplace. Ergonomic risk factors, terminology, engineering solutions, applications of the principles of body mechanics, and communication of basic ergonomic concepts and solutions.
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OSH 240 Handling Hazardous Materials (4 credits)
Course Description
Overview of regulations on hazard recognition, protective equipment, biological/radiological toxicology, monitoring decontamination. Includes 40 hours of OSHA required safety training/certification for workers/supervisors. This “hands-on” course covers all regulations. Site simulations are conducted.
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OSH 255 Special Topics in OSH II (4 credits)
Course Description
Topics covered will vary/rotate depending on current events and changes in the field of OSH, sample topics include: Workplace Violence, Transportation Safety, Medical Surveillance, Health Epidemics, Agriculture Safety, etc.
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OSH 291 OSH Internship (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Occupational Safety and Health Program and instructor permission.
Course Description
Participants will obtain and participate in an occupational safety and health extramural work experience in their chosen area of interest.
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PARED 110 Instructional Roles of the Para-Educator (2 credits)
Course Description
Address the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators in the instructional setting. Current issues, including supervision, guidelines, role clarification, federal and state legislation, job responsibilities, ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality will be covered with special attention given to federal mandates.
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PARED 117 Administration and Scoring (1 credit)
Course Description
Course is designed to provide instructional assistants with proper testing administration skills for standardized testing.
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PARED 130 Classroom and Behavior Management (3 credits)
Course Description
An introduction to the management of children’s behavior in the classroom. Explores a variety of approaches used to maintain order in the classroom.
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PARED 210 Observation, Assessment, Record Keeping (3 credits)
Course Description
Techniques in observation, test administration and recordkeeping in the public school. Ethical considerations and legal responsibilities included.
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PCADA 050 Washington State History and Government (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course meets Washington State’s requirement for Washington State History. This course is designed to develop your awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the history of the regions and development of the Pacific Northwest. You will study the government, the people, the economy, and the cultural aspects of the Pacific Northwest, as well as current issues of the region.
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PCADA 051 US History and Government (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
The course will provide students with a broad view of America’s 20th Century history and its political structure.
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PCADA 053 Modern World History (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course meets Washington State’s requirement for modern world history. This course is designed to develop students’ awareness, appreciation and understanding of world history. Students explore major themes and developments that have shaped the modern world, including geography, human rights, revolution and democracy.
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PCADA 054 Contemporary World Issues (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
Students will examine the United States and diverse societies from around the world and explore major issues that affect our ability to connect and thrive as a global community. Possible topics include: politics, human rights, the economy, war, education, poverty, terrorism, immigration, international relations, and the environment.
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PCADA 057 United States Civics (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
The course will provide students with a broad view of America’s past and present history and its political structure.
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PCADA 061 Biology with Lab (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will grant students a deeper understanding of the processes involved in regulating the properties of life, starting with basic cellular processes, to the expression of genes that results in biodiversity as we know it. This course integrates technology, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills around assignments and activities focusing on biology. Lab included.
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PCADA 062 Environmental Science (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This non-lab natural science course is designed to for students to critically analyze environmental concepts and issues at both the local and international level. Emphasis will be on scientific evidence-based interpretation of environmental data to draw conclusions and the development of resolutions. Field trip required.
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PCADA 066 Introductory Physics with Lab (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
Students in this course will apply algebraic topics such as formula manipulation, fractions and decimals, and the evaluation of word and numeric expressions to solve introductory physics-related problems. Students will utilize math and computational thinking to make predictions and construct explanations regarding principles of motion, energy, and waves. Lab included.
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PCADA 068 Earth Chemistry with Lab (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will introduce students to the chemical properties of matter and how to apply that knowledge to explore the chemical origins of the universe and the evolution of planet Earth and the features therein. This course integrates technology, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills around assignments and activities related to chemistry and Earth science. Lab included.
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PCADA 071 Basic Mathematics (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
Operations and applications with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers. Order of operations. Converting among number representations; placing numbers in order. Basic applications, including use of percent and geometry. Study strategies.
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PCADA 072 Beginning Algebra (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
Operations with fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions. Solve linear equations. Solve a variety of application problems. Square roots, exponents, and coordinate graphing. Determine area, perimeter, and volume. Calculate statistical measures of center and interpret graphs.
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PCADA 080 Reading/Writing/Communication for Washington State History (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 081 Reading/Writing/Communication for Biology (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 082 Reading/Writing/Communication for Environmental Science (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 083 Reading/Writing/Communication for Modern World History (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and writing skills through reflective essays.
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PCADA 084 Reading/Writing/Communication for US History and Government (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and writing skills through reflective essays.
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PCADA 085 Reading/Writing/Communication for Current World Problems (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and writing skills through reflective essays.
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PCADA 086 Reading/Writing/Communication for Intro to Physics with Lab (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 087 Reading/Writing/Communication for United States Civics (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 088 Reading/Writing/Communication for Earth Chemistry (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This course will help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills at the high school level. Students will demonstrate their reading for comprehension and reflective thinking as well as writing through explanatory, expository and argumentative writings.
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PCADA 089 Pre-Academic Grammar and Writing (ABE) (2 credits)
Prerequisite ESL Level 5-6 or ABE Levels 3-6.
Course Description
Designed for students to learn and/or review advanced grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph and essay development.
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PCADA 090 Foundations for Success (ABE) (1 to 2 credits)
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance pre-college student success. It emphasizes self-management, barrier removal, effective study skills and goal setting.
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PCADA 091 Foundations for Success (ABE) (1 to 2 credits)
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance pre-college student success. It emphasizes self-management, barrier removal, effective study skills, and goal setting.
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PCADA 095 Foundations in Visual Art (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
Foundations in Visual Art is an investigation into the components of art to include a study of aesthetics, the nature of art, and its functions and purposes; critical analysis of the elements and principles of art and design, interpretation, and evaluation of artwork; art history; and art production. The course is designed to enrich through discovery and creative problem-solving while providing an overview of the role of the artist in interpreting and contributing to culture from local and global perspectives.
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PCADA 096 Fitness and Wellness (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
A comprehensive study of the following wellness components: Fitness, Nutrition, Stress Management, and Disease Prevention. This course will assist students with the necessary protocols to independently improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students achieve this goal by utilizing the varied fitness resources available in the Health Education Center as well as the natural environment of the Pierce College campuses.
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PCADA 097 Advanced Fitness and Wellness (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
An advanced study of the following wellness components: Fitness, Nutrition, Stress Management, and Disease Prevention. This course will assist students in the continuation of self-implementation of the necessary protocols to independently improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students work to maintain their goals by utilizing the varied fitness resources available in the Health Education Center as well as the natural environment of the Pierce College campuses.
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PCADA 098 PCAD Service Learning Pathway Exploration (ABE) (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in Pierce College Adult Diploma program.
Course Description
Through completing a service project students will gain insight into career pathways and their role in society. Students will investigate expectations of real-world employers. The volunteer experience will be evaluated through career, community, and personal perspectives.
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