Course Content Summaries

The following course prefixes and titles are currently offered at NVCC. Select any title to obtain a detailed course content summary. If the course you are looking for is not listed, contact us.

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Philosophy
Revised July 18, 2001
Course Prefix Course Name
PHI 101-102 Introduction to Philosophy I-II
PHI 111 Logic I
PHI 112 Logic II
PHI 115 Practical Reasoning
PHI 211-212 The History of Western Philosophy
PHI 220 Ethics
PHI 225 Selected Problems in Applied Ethics
PHI 226 Social Ethics
PHI 227 Biomedical Ethics
PHI 229 Advanced Biomedical Ethics
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Photography
Revised August 9, 2005
Course Prefix Course Name
PHT 101 Photography I
PHT 102 Photography II
PHT 105 Basic Photography
PHT 110 History of Photography
PHT 135 Electronic Darkroom
PHT 201-202 Advanced Photography I-II
PHT 206 Large Format Photography
PHT 211 Color Photography I
PHT 221 Studio Lighting I
PHT 222 Studio Lighting II
PHT 227 Photographic Careers
PHT 231 Photojournalism I
PHT 232 Photojournalism II
PHT 235 Documentary Photography
PHT 246 Advanced Photographic Printing
PHT 247 Alternative Photographic Processing
PHT 256 Communicating Through the Photographic Sequence
PHT 264 Digital Photography
PHT 270 Digital Imaging I
PHT 271 Digital Imaging II
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Physical Education and Recreation
Revised July 27, 2004
Course Prefix Course Name
PED 103 Aerobic Fitness I
PED 105 Aerobic Dance I
PED 107 Exercise and Nutrition
PED 109 Yoga
PED 111 Weight Training I
PED 113 Lifetime Activities
PED 116 (1 cr.) Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
PED 116 (2 cr.) Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
PED 121 Racquetball I
PED 123 Tennis I
PED 125 Badminton
PED 126 Archery
PED 127 Cycling
PED 129 Self-Defense
PED 131 Fencing I
PED 133 Golf I
PED 134 Golf II
PED 135 Bowling I
PED 137-138 Martial Arts I-II
PED 139 Ice Skating
PED 141 Swimming I
PED 142 Swimming II
PED 144 Skin and Scuba Diving
PED 150 Soccer
PED 152 Basketball
PED 154 Volleyball
PED 160 Modern Dance
PED 161 Dance Production I
PED 163 Jazz I
PED 166 Ballet
PED 171 Ballroom Dance I
PED 174 Shooting and Firearm Safety
PED 181 Downhill Skiing I
PED 182 Downhill Skiing II
PED 183 Outdoor Adventures I
PED 220 Adult Health and Development
PED 245 Lifeguard Training
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Revised October 7, 1999
Course Prefix Course Name
PTH 105 Introduction to Physical Therapy
PTH 115 Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
PTH 121 Therapeutic Procedures I
PTH 122 Therapeutic Procedures II
PTH 131 Clinical Education I
PTH 151 Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
PTH 210 Psychological Aspects of Therapy
PTH 225 Rehabilitation Procedures
PTH 227 Pathological Conditions
PTH 231 Clinical Education II
PTH 232 Clinical Education III
PTH 245 Professional Issues
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Physics
Revised August 2008
Course Prefix Course Name
PHY 101-102 Introduction to Physics I-II
PHY 121 Principles of Physics I
PHY 122 Principles of Physics II
PHY 131 Applied Physics I
PHY 132 Applied Physics II
PHY 170 Introduction to Microelectronics Processes
PHY 201-202 General College Physics I-II
PHY 231 General University Physics I
PHY 232 General University Physics II
PHY 241-242 University Physics I-II
PHY 243 Modern Physics
PHY 270 Physical Processes - Microelectronics
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Political Science
Revised October 8, 1999
Course Prefix Course Name
PLS 120 Introduction to Political Science
PLS 135 American National Politics
PLS 136 State and Local Politics
PLS 211 U.S. Government I
PLS 212 U.S. Government II
PLS 241 International Relations I
PLS 242 International Relations II
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Psychology
Revised September 11, 2003
Course Prefix Course Name
PSY 100 Principles of Applied Psychology
PSY 106 Experiences in Personal Growth
PSY 115 Health Psychology
PSY 119 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSY 120 Human Relations
PSY 125 Interpersonal Relationships
PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry
PSY 165 Psychology of Human Sexuality
PSY 201-202 Introduction to Psychology I-II
PSY 205 Personal Conflict and Crisis Management
PSY 211 Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences
PSY 213 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 216 Social Psychology
PSY 225 Theories of Personality
PSY 226 Introduction to Counseling Relationships
PSY 231-232 Life Span Human Development I-II
PSY 235 Child Psychology
PSY 236 Adolescent Psychology
PSY 237 Adult Psychology
PSY 245 Educational Psychology
PSY 246 Psychology of Management
PSY 255 Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
PSY 265 Psychology of Men and Women
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Public Service
Revised February 28, 2002
Course Prefix Course Name
PBS 100 Introduction to Public Administration
PBS 105 Personnel Management in the Public Sector
PBS 116 Public Budgeting and Finance
PBS 240 Constitutional Law
PBS 255 Management of the Modern City
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