Course Descriptions

PHO 6447 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (H) (3 hrs)
This course provides students with critical thinking skills and analytical tools, to be applied to questions of knowledge, free will, metaphysics, ethics, the mind-body problem, and others.

PHO 6460 – ETHICS (H) (3 hrs)
This course provides a practical approach to recognizing, understanding, and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today’s society. Basic concepts of applied ethical theories in moral philosophy and reasoning are examined using critical thinking and responsible decision-making skills.  Back to Index

PHS 4511 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (N) (5 hrs)
A non-technical course intended for students who are majoring in fields other than science. The application of scientific knowledge to daily life activities is emphasized by examining the fundamental principles in physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy utilizing the scientific method.

PHS 4530 - INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (N) (5 hrs)
An introduction to astronomy. Topics include fundamental concepts (planetary, stellar, and lunar motion; gravitation; light and telescopes); solar system 1 (Earth, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars); solar system 2 (Jupiter and satellites, Saturn and satellites, outer planets); stars (nature of stars, birth, evolution and death of stars, neutron stars, black holes); universe (galaxies, quasars, blazars, cosmology). Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, campus, or personal Internet access some Algebra would be helpful

PHS 4545 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (2 hrs)
An introduction to engineering concepts and design. Graphing, problem solving, metric units, engineering calculations, and computers are included. Problems involving the basic concepts of engineering science are considered. Prerequisites: Either MTH 4420 College Algebra and MTH 4425 Trigonometry with a “B” average or high school mathematics through Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry with a “B” average

PHS 4550 - GENERAL PHYSICS I (N) (5 hrs)
Topics include Mechanics—linear motion, rotational motion, force, work, energy, momentum and conservation principles. Heat temperature, ideal gas, heat as a form of energy, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and entropy. Wave Motion simple harmonic motion, elasticity and the wave equation. This class is designed for students needing five hours of physics without calculus. This class is taught in the fall of the year. Prerequisites: College Algebra, high school, or college Trigonometry, and basic computer skills

PHS 4551 - GENERAL PHYSICS II (N) (5 hrs)
A continuation of General Physics 4550. Topics include Electricity and Magnetism—electric field, electric potential, current electric power, magnetic field and induction. Optics—nature of light and wave optics. Modern Physics—Special relativity, atomic structure, quantum mechanics and radioactivity. This class is taught in the spring of the year. Prerequisite: PHS 4550

PHS 4560 - ENGINEERING PHYSICS I (N) (5 hrs)
This class is designed for students needing five hours of physics with calculus applications. Topics include Mechanics—linear motion, rotational motion, force, work, energy, momentum and conservation principles. Heat—temperature, ideal gas, thermodynamic systems, heat as a form of energy, first law of energy, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and entropy. Wave Motion—simple harmonic motion, elasticity and the wave equation. Prerequisite: MTH 4435 Calculus I

PHS 4561 - ENGINEERING PHYSICS II (N) (5 hrs)
A continuation of PHS 4560 Engineering Physics I. Topics include: Electricity and Magnetism—electric field, electric potential, current, electrical power, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell’s equations. Optics—nature of light and wave optics. Modern Physics—special relativity, atomic structure, Schršdinger equation, quantum mechanics and radioactivity. Prerequisites: MTH 4440 Calculus II and PHS 4560

PHS 4570 - STATICS (3 hrs)
The vector study of the composition and resolution of forces, equilibrium of force systems, friction, gravity, moment of inertia, and virtual work. Prerequisite: MTH 4440 Calculus III and PHS 4560 Back to Index

POL 6445 - CURRENT WORLD AFFAIRS (3 hrs)
A study of the most significant events, forces and trends in national and international affairs, with emphasis upon fact-finding and interpretations of current events.

POL 6611 - AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (S) (3 hrs)
A general study of the development, structure, and functions of the American national government. Topics include an introduction to government, principles of constitutionalism and federalism, political parties and political behavior, the Presidency, Congress, the judiciary and the federal bureaucracy. Specific emphasis on an analysis of decision-making in government, public participation, and influence in government and the study of specific problems concerning the operation of the federal government.

POL 6612 - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (S) (3 hrs)
A general study of the development, structure, and function of state, county and municipal governments. Within the scope of this course is a study of the concepts of federalism and constitutionalism, public participation in government, the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of state government, and the structure and functions of local governments. Of particular importance is the study of specific problems with which state and local governments must be concerned: finances, crime, ecological concerns, education, welfare, and housing. Although this course is general in nature, Kansas government and politics are emphasized.  Back to Index

PSY 6711 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (S) (3 hrs)
A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior as it applies to daily living. The scope of this course includes history, basic theories, biological bases of behavior, development, cognitive processes, individual awareness, motivation, emotion, personal adjustment, and social psychology.

PSY 6712 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (S) (3 hrs)
A study of individual development from conception through death. This includes the general areas of biological, physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development at each stage of life. Prerequisite: PSY 6711

PSY 6720 - ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE LIFE (1 hr)
An introduction to the community college experience at Cowley College. The course includes campus resources (i.e. financial aid), academic requirements, study skills, time and money management, career/life planning, assessment and advising, health issues and job search strategies.

PSY6730 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (S) (3 hrs)
The objective of the course is to introduce a general understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature and complexity of the human mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology. This will include knowledge about the various phenomena investigated by cognitive psychologists.

PSY 6750 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 hrs)
An introductory study of abnormal behaviors. Emphasis will be on background and causes; patterns of abnormal behavior; also, modern treatment and prevention methods. Prerequisite: General Psychology PSY 6711 or consent of instructor  Back to Index

REL 6430 - COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of the world’s major religious systems, with an emphasis on the non-Western traditions. Provides the student an opportunity to develop an understanding of the world’s various religious texts, beliefs, and practices, to note similarities and differences among religions, and to develop an appreciation for religious diversity.

REL 6432 - SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT (H) (3 hrs)
An introduction to the history, literature, and culture that gave rise to the Old Testament from an objective and analytical approach.

REL 6434 - SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (H) (3 hrs)
An introduction to the history, literature, and culture that gave rise to the New Testament from an objective and analytical approach.

REL 6436 - LIFE AND TEACHING OF CHRIST (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in the context of culture, history, and literature, from an objective and analytical approach.  Back to Index

SOC 6811 - PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (S) (3 hrs)
An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence of human social activity. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individual and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics, and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups, and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained, and changed.

SOC 6813 - DRUG & ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND ABUSE (3 hrs)
This course is designed to expose students to the effects of drugs and alcohol. The class also will go into a more in-depth study of their usage, legal aspects, and the rehabilitation for each.

SOC 6816 - SOCIAL PROBLEMS (S) (3 hrs)
A study of contemporary social problems in American society. The principal focus is on persistent social problems of concern to the current college student rather than the dramatic aspects of natural disasters or catastrophes. Prerequisite: SOC 6811

SOC 6817 - HUMAN SEXUALITY (S) (3 hrs)
A course in human sexuality designed in developing an understanding of sexuality and contemporary sexual and social issues.

SOC 6823 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONS (S) (3 hrs)
A study of social and personal factors of pre-marital behavior and parent-child interaction. Relationships in courtship, engagement, human sexuality and the adjustments to these, as well as family relationships, are explored with a functional approach.

SOC 6826-6829 – SERVING AND LEARNING: IMPACTING COMMUNITY I-IV (1 hr)
This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work. Students must be ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service) scholarship students to enroll in this class.

SOC 6864 - EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES (1 hr)
This course is designed to provide students with practical tools and techniques used to plan and implement an effective job search. Students will have opportunity to assess their marketability through various exercises. The goal is to help the student develop the confidence to direct his/her own job search plan.

SOC 6865 - FINDING YOUR FUTURE I (1 hr)
This course will expose students to several options for discovering careers for their future. Several assessments and many hands-on activities designed to aid students in goal setting will be used throughout the course.   Back to Index

THE 2730 - THEATRE APPRECIATION (H) (3 hrs)
The goal of this course is to create an interest in and appreciation of the exciting world of theatre. No theatre background is necessary and the student will not be expected to perform. Units of study include theatre history, acting as a profession, the Greek, Roman and Shakespeare influences, as well as the technical and backstage aspect of theatre. Emphasis is placed on appreciation of theatre as a collaborative art and will fulfill three hours of Humanities credit towards graduation.

THE 2735 - ACTING (3 hrs)
An introduction to the theory and practice of the fundamental skills and techniques involved in acting. Major emphasis on the development of one’s individual acting tools. Students will work on training the imagination, the body and voice through exercises, and developing acting skills through performed scenes.

THE 2742 - THEATRE TECHNOLOGY (3 hrs)
This course is designed to prepare the student with problems and practice in the designing, construction and handling of scenery, costumes, make-up, lighting, and properties. Class work will involve lecture, practical laboratory technical work in college productions and examinations. Prerequisite: None

THE 2743-2746 - DRAMATIC ACTIVITIES (1 hr)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician Back to Index

WEL 3612 - INTRODUCTION TO WELDING/CUTTING PROCESSES (3 hrs)
Students in this course receive instruction and gain skills in oxy-acetylene cutting and welding of ferrous structural steels in Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Methods. Prerequisite: WEL 3615

WEL 3613 - SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING/STRUCTURAL (3 hrs)
Students in this course receive instruction and gain the necessary skills to produce sound welds on ferrous structural shapes in various positions. Students will prepare a number of different joint configurations used in industry. Welds will be made with several different electrodes using the Shielded Metal Arc welding equipment.

WEL 3615 - BASIC WELDING PROCESSES (3 hrs)
This lecture course is arranged to study the basic practices of various forms of electric arc and oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. Safety is emphasized in the use and care of equipment.

WEL 3620 - GAS WELDING PROCESSES (3 hrs)
This course is designed to introduce students to oxy-fuel soldering, brazing, and welding techniques used to manufacture and repair weldments. Safety precautions and the use and care of equipment are stressed in this course. This course also serves as an introduction to the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding method because of its similarities.

WEL 3622 - GAS METAL ARC WELDING/STRUCTURAL (3 hrs)
This course offers students the knowledge and necessary skills to produce code-quality welds using a variety of wire and gas combinations common to industry for fabrication purposes.

WEL 3623 - GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/STRUCTURAL (3 hrs)
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills to produce welds on both ferrous and non-ferrous base metals using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding method. Prerequisites: WEL 3615 and WEL 3622

WEL 3632 - SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING/PIPE (3 hrs)
This course offers students an opportunity to gain the skills required to produce code-quality welds on piping materials. These welds are expected to pass guided bend tests to detect flaws.

WEL 3633 - GAS METAL ARC WELDING/PIPE (3 hrs)
This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to produce code-quality welds on various diameters of pipe. These welds are to be produced using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. Welds made with these procedures will be tested using the guided bend test to detect flaws. Prerequisites: WEL 3615 and WEL 3632

WEL 3635 - ARC WELDING PROCESSES (3 hrs)
This course is designed to expose students to materials used in analyzing the equipment needs of specific processes of manufacturing. This course also deals with Welding Codes and Standards, and cost estimating .

WEL 3640 - ADVANCED WELDING PROCESSES (3 hrs)
This course is designed to allow students to gather skills necessary for repairing equipment, analyzing safety requirements in automated welding and the study of special welding processes.

WEL 3642 - GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/PIPE (3 hrs)
This course allows students to gain skills necessary to produce code-quality welds on various alloys of pipe using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.

WEL 3643 - SPECIAL ALLOY WELDING/INSPECTION (3 hrs)
This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in the welding of special alloys and the inspection methods and requirements of industry. Back to Index