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Below are all the individual courses offered at PTC. Use our Course Search to learn about availability.

 *Denotes college transfer courses.

PROFESSIONAL CLAY (PCC)

PCC 110 Introduction to Pottery 7 SHC
This course focuses on pottery making for potters, which includes clay preparation, wheel throwing and trimming, surface decoration and glazing and firing techniques. (2/15)

PCC 111 Functional Pottery I 7 SHC
This course is a study of the important elements of designing and producing utilitarian pottery, including wall thickness, balance and proportion, surface decoration and glazing and firing techniques. (2/15)

PCC 112 History of Pottery 1 SHC
This course is the study of the historical development of ceramics and the contributions made by specific cultures. (1/0)

PCC 113 Contemporary Pottery   1 SHC
This course is the study of 19th and 20th century potters and artists who have contributed to the contemporary ceramics movement. (1/0)

PCC 114 Raku Pottery Design 2 SHC
This course introduces clay bodies, glazes, kilns and firing techniques necessary for making and safely firing Raku pottery. (1/3)

PCC 116 Pottery Tool Making 2 SHC
This course is the study of design concepts and construction techniques for building simple personal studio equipment, including wedging tables, extruders and kiln furniture. (1/3)

PCC 117 Clay Design 2 SHC
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore personal interests in clay design. (1/3)

PCC 118 Special Topics in Clay 2 SHC
This course includes an advanced project as assigned from conception to final production. (1/3)

PCC 119 Special Topics in Clay Design 2 SHC
This course provides an advanced design project as assigned from conception to final production. (1/3)

PCC 120 Special Topics in Clay Business 2 SHC
This course includes an advanced business project as assigned from conception to final production. (1/3)

PCC 132 Glaze Theory and Testing 2 SHC
This course provides students with the knowledge and skill to identify and test numerous glazes needed to develop a personal glaze inventory. (1/3)

PCC 210 Functional Pottery II 7 SHC
This course provides a continuation in the development of wheel throwing skills, involving larger more complicated forms, production skills, slip and glaze theory, kiln theory and glaze firing. (2/15)

PCC 212 Decorative Pottery 7 SHC
This course provides a continuation in the development of the functional skills needed in the professional craft field of clay including limited production and one of a kind pieces with emphasis on forming techniques. (2/15)

PCC 213 Craft Enterprise 2 SHC
This course is a study of the knowledge and skills needed for business planning and financing as applied to a hand crafts enterprise. (2/0)

PCC 215 Craft Marketing 2 SHC
This course is the study of the knowledge and skills required to effectively market a hand crafts enterprise. The design of logos, brochures, websites and related promotional materials will be covered. (2/0)

PCC 230 Advanced Glaze Testing 2 SHC
This course is the study of glazes used on pottery. Emphasis is placed on performing glaze tests, analyzing glazes, mixing a variety of glazes and correcting glaze faults. (1/3)

PCC 241 Kiln Design and Construction 2 SHC
This course is the study of the basic concepts of kiln design and construction. Topics include construction materials, heat sources, kiln furniture and site selection. (1/3)

PHILOSOPHY (PHI)

*PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 SHC
This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy -- Epistemology, Metaphysics and Ethics -- and the contemporary questions related to these fields.  (3/0)

*PHI 105 Introduction to Logic 3 SHC
This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization, proofs, formal fallacies, deductions and inductions.  (3/0)

*PHI 110 Ethics 3 SHC
This course is a study of the moral principles of conduct emphasizing ethical problems and modes of ethical reasoning.  (3/0)

PHARMACY (PHM)

PHM 101 Introduction to Pharmacy 3 SHC
This course provides a study of and introduction to pharmacy and the role in providing patient care services. Prerequisite: Admission to the program; ENG 101. Corequisites: PHM 113, PHM 114, PHM 152. (3/0)

PHM 105 Chemistry for the Pharmacy Technician 4 SHC
This course is a study of basic chemistry as it pertains to pharmacy, including atomic and molecular structure, common substances and reactions, introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Prerequisites: Pharmacy Certificate. Corequisite: PHM 118 and PHM 173. (3/3)

PHM 110 Pharmacy Practice 4 SHC
This course provides a study of theory and practice in procuring, manipulating and preparing drugs for dispensing. Prerequisites: PHM 101, PHM 113, PHM 114, PHM 152. Corequisites: 124 and PHM 164. (2/6)

PHM 113 Pharmacy Technician Math 3 SHC
This course includes a review of basic mathematics focusing on its application to common pharmaceutical calculations. Prerequisite: Admission to the program; MAT 102. Corequisites: PHM 101, PHM 114 and PHM 152. (3/0)

PHM 114 Therapeutic Agents I 3 SHC
This course provides an introductory study of therapeutic drug categories. Prerequisites: Admission to the program; ENG 101. Corequisites: PHM 101, PHM 113 and PHM 152. (3/0)

PHM 118 Community Pharmacy Seminar 1 SHC
This course is a study of the pharmacy issues related to the community pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Certificate. Corequisites: PHM 105 and PHM 173. (1/0)

PHM 124 Therapeutic Agents II 3 SHC
This course includes a study of therapeutic drug categories. Prerequisites: PHM 101, PHM 113, PHM 114 and PHM 152. Corequisites: PHM 110 and PHM 164. (3/0)

PHM 152 Pharmacy Technician Practicum I 2 SHC
This course provides a practical introduction to the pharmacy environment. Prerequisites: Admission to the program. Corequisites: PHM 101, PHM 113, PHM 114 and AHS 106. (0/6)

PHM 164 Pharmacy Technician Practicum II 4 SHC
This course provides practical application of pharmacy skills in pharmacy environments. Prerequisites: PHM 101, PHM 113, PHM 114 and PHM 152. Corequisites: PHM 110 and PHM 124. (0/12)

PHM 173 Pharmacy Technician Practicum III 3 SHC
This course includes practical experience in a working pharmacy environment. Prerequisites: Pharmacy Certificate. Corequisite: PHM 105 and PHM 118. (0/9)

PHM 202 Pharmacological Anatomy and Physiology 4 SHC
This course introduces therapeutic drug categories. Basic anatomy and physiology of systems affected by drug action are emphasized. Focus is directed to the body systems’ anatomical and physical reaction to therapeutic drugs. Prerequisite: BIO 107 or high school equivalent. (4/0)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHS)

PHS 101 Physical Science I 4 SHC
This is the first of a sequence of courses in physical science and includes an introduction to science with emphasis on science terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics.  Prerequisite: High school algebra II, MAT 102 or appropriate algebra placement score. (3/3)

PHS 102 Physical Science II 4 SHC
This is a continuation of the introduction to science with emphasis on science terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics. Prerequisite: High school algebra II, MAT 102 or equivalent (3/3)

PHYSICS (PHY)

PHY 100 Introductory Physics (Non-Degree Credit)  3 SHC
This is a course in general physics including introductory principles of physics for higher level physics study.  (2/3)

*PHY 201 Physics I 4 SHC
This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. Corequisite: MAT 110 or equivalent. (3/3)

*PHY 202 Physics II 4 SHC
This course covers physics topics including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics.  Prerequisite: PHY 201. (3/3)

*PHY 221 University  Physics I 4 SHC
This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus based treatment of the following topics:  vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. Prerequisite:  MAT 140. Corequisite:  MAT 141. (3/3)

*PHY 222 University Physics II 4 SHC
This course is a continuation of calculus-based treatment of the following topics:  thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity and magnetism. It includes electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields and induction phenomena. Prerequisite: PHY 221. (3/3)

*PHY 223 University Physics III 4 SHC
This course is a continuation of the calculus based treatment of the following topics:  particle and wave aspects of matter and radiation, statistical mechanics, solid state and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHY 222.  (3/3)

POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSC)

*PSC 201 American Government 3 SHC
This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the Constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate. Note: It is recommended that students be ENG 101 ready prior to taking this course.   (3/0)

*PSC 215 State and Local Government 3 SHC
This course is a study of state, county and municipal government systems, including interrelationships among these systems and within the federal government.  (3/0)

PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)

PSY 103 Human Relations 3 SHC
This course is a study of human relations including the dynamics of behavior, interrelationships and personality as applied to everyday life.  (3/0)

*PSY 201 General Psychology 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics:  an introduction to the basic theories and concepts in the science of behavior, scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality and abnormal behavior. Note: It is recommended that students be ENG 101 ready prior to taking this course. (3/0)

PSY 203 Human Growth and Development 3 SHC
This course is a chronological study of the physical, cognitive and emotional factors affecting human growth, development and potential. Note: It is recommended that students be ENG 101 ready prior to taking this course. (3/0)

PSY 210 Educational Psychology 3 SHC
This course is the study of the teaching-learning process with emphasis on theory, transfer, problem solving, habit formation, individual difference and other factors that facilitate learning. Prerequisite:  PSY 201.  (3/0)

*PSY 212 Abnormal Psychology 3 SHC
This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures, analysis of human behavior problems and identification of the personal and social skills needed to deal with these problems.  (3/0)