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FST 251 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Service and the Law”)
Introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency service, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. Three credits.
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FST 252 - Fire Investigation II Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Arson Investigation”)
Provides the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and testifying. Three credits.
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FST 253 - NIMS Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Ground Organization and Command”)
Focuses on the National Incident Management System including fire ground management and resource management. Multiagency coordination systems are discussed, organization preparedness for large scale emergencies, communication and information are addressed. The course concludes with a review of the National Response Plan. Three credits.
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FST 255 - Fire Service Management Credits: 3
Serves as the basic management course for present and potential
members of the fire service, and for students and members of other fire
science-related professions. Introduces the student to current management
practices and philosophies and real-world applications from the supervisor’s
point of view. Covers decision making/problem solving, communication
skills, conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, as well as the role
of the manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation,
leadership, counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances. Three credits.
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FST 256 - Fire Service EMS Management Credits: 3
Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues;
transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, communications,
incident and disaster management, and legal issues associated with EMS
operations. Prerequisite(s): FST 100. Three credits.
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FST 257 - Fire Department Administration Credits: 3
Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments,
compliance with standards and ordinances, funding, recruiting, hiring and
retaining employees, funding and budgeting, organizational planning and
public relations. Three credits.
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FST 258 - Wildland Fire Mgmt/Organizatn Credits: 3
Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fireline
management individuals. Covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander,
(2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi-resource, and (4) Task
Force/Strike Team Leader. All four courses are certifiable by the Incident
Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire
Coordinating Group. Covers fire-line safety, size-up, incident planning,
ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties. Three credits.
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FST 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. Includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. One to four credits.
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FST 280 - Internship Credits: 0.5 to 12
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. 0.5 to 12 credits.
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FST 289 - Capstone Credits: 3
Evaluates the culmination of learning within a given program of study. This course will include an evaluation process of an entire program of study based on individual program/discipline objectives. Prerequisite(s): ENG 121, 122 or 131. Three credits.
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FSW 100 - S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Credits: 1
Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect
the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous
situations. This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to
Firefighting Training S-130. One credit.
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FSW 101 - S-130 Firefighting Training Credits: 2
Provides entry-level firefighter skills. A version of the L-180, Human
Factors on the Fireline, is included as part of the course. Credit should be
issued for S-130. Two credits.
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FSW 102 - S-131 Firefighter Type I Credits: 0.5
Designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type I. It
contains several tactical decision modules designed to facilitate learning the
objectives and class discussion. This course is designed to be interactive in
nature. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and
tactical decision making. One-half credit.
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FSW 103 - D-110 Dispatch Recorder/Ross Credits: 1
Trains potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded
dispatch organization and how to effectively perform within that
organization. Course will provide the student with a working knowledge
of the purpose and process of completing the resource order and other
dispatch forms. It will also provide instruction on established dispatch
procedures. One credit.
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FSW 104 - I-100 Introduction to ICS Credits: 0.25
Address the ICS organization basic terminology, and common
responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level
personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related
duties. For students continuing through more complex ICS modules, this
course may be used as pre-course work. One-fourth credit.
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FSW 105 - L-180 Human Factors/Fire Line Credits: 0.25
Designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation training to new crew-members. Presentation of the course involves a few short lecture segments, but the primary content is delivered by video and is supported with the small group exercises. Topics include: situation awareness, basic communication responsibilities, attitude and stress barriers, decision-making processes, and teamwork principles. One-fourth credit.
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FSW 110 - Wildland Basic Training Credits: 14
Provides training on a variety of entry level wildland firefighting skills. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive NWCG certificates for the following areas: S130/190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior/Firefighter Training, S-131 Firefighter Type I, I-100 Intro to ICS, L-180 Human Factors, S-211 Portable Pumps & Water, S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws, S-260 Interagency Incident, S-270 Basic Air Operations, S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, I-200, IS-200 & Q436 Basic ICS, and L-280 Followership/Leadership. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR and First Aid certification required. 14 credits.
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FSW 140 - S-200 Initial Attack/Commander Credits: 1
Designed to meet the training needs of the ICT4. It is presented
in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with group exercises. The six instructional units cover: Readiness and Mobilization; Size-up,
Planning, and Ordering; Deployment and Containment; Administrative
Requirements; and Post-Fire Evaluation. One credit.
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FSW 141 - S-203 Intro to Incident Info. Credits: 2
Provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to serve as
type 3 information officers (IOF3). It touches on virtually all aspects
of establishing and maintaining an incident information operation,
communication with internal and external audiences to handling special
situations. Two credits.
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FSW 142 - S-211 Portable Pumps/Water Use Credits: 1.5
Consists of three areas – supply, delivery, and application of water. Students
will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic
hydraulics, and equipment care. The module requires set up, operation, and
maintenance of pump equipment. To receive credit for this course, students
must have modules observed and approved. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 143 - S-212 Wildland Chain Saws Credits: 2
Provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal
combustion, engine-powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire
application. Modules support entry-level training for firefighters with little
or no previous experience in operating a chain saw and provides hands-on
cutting in surroundings similar to fireline situations. Two credits.
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FSW 144 - S-215 Fire - Wildland/Urban Credits: 2
Designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making
tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life,
property, and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional
units include interface awareness, size up, initial strategy and incident
action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action
plan assessment and update, follow up and public relations, and firefighter
safety in the interface. Two credits.
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FSW 145 - S-230 Crew Boss Credits: 1.5
Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties
associated with the single-resource boss position from initial dispatch
through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational
leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk
management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties,
demobilization and post-incident responsibilities. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 146 - S-231 Engine Boss Credits: 1
Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the
duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include
engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size
up considerations, tactics and wildland/urban interface. One credit.
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FSW 147 - S-234 Ignition Operations Credits: 2
Provides training in the functional roles and responsibilities connected
with firing operations. The course covers planning, ignition procedures
and techniques, and equipment applicable to wildland and prescribed fire. This course also addresses the role of the ignition specialist or firing boss
as the organization manages escalation from a non-complex to a complex
situation. Two credits.
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FSW 148 - S-248 Status/Check-in Recorder Credits: 1
Designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to
perform the duties of status check-in recorder (SCKN). The course
provides an overview of what a student can expect if dispatched to an
incident. Each student will need access to a computer that has the most
current incident automation software (currently I-Suite). One credit.
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FSW 149 - S-260 Interagency Incident Mgt Credits: 1
Designed to meet the general training needs of all positions for which
an understanding of interagency incident business management is required. The Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, PMS 902, is
used as the primary job aid to supplement this course. It provides the basic
policy and direction for incident business management. One credit.
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FSW 150 - S-261 Applied Interagency Credits: 1
Designed for entry-level finance positions. It is designed to be taken
after completion of Interagency Business Management (S-260). One credit.
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FSW 151 - S-270 Basic Air Operations Credits: 1
Covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for
flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft,
and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. One credit.
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FSW 152 - S-271 Helicopter Crew Member Credits: 2
Provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use
of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include:
aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, aviation life support
equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/
debriefing, aviations transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival,
helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise. This course contains the
following OAS modules: A-101, A-105, A-106, A-108, A-110, A-113,
A-209, and A-210.
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FSW 153 - S0-290 Inter. Wildland Fire Credits: 2
Designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and
effective fire management operations. Two credits.
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FSW 154 - Wildland Fire Origin/Cause Credits: 2.5
Provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Wildland Fire
Origin and Cause Determination Investigator (INVF). The concepts
taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level
on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. The course
is presented by lecture, electronic presentations, field exercises, and class
discussion. Two and one-half credits.
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FSW 155 - I-200, IS-200, Q-436 Basic ICS Credits: 1.5
Introduce students to the principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) associated with incident-related performance. Topics include
leadership and management, delegation of authority and management
by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational
flexibility, transitions and transfers. This course was developed in
conjunction with the US Fire Administration (Q-463) and the Emergency
Management Institute (IS-200). These courses are built on the same lesson
objectives and content as the NWCG I-200 course and are interchangeable;
they are all National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 156 - L-280 Followership/Leadership Credits: 1
Combines one day of instruction followed by a second day with students working through a series of problem-solving events. This course is for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. Topics include: leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, and ethical decision-making. One credit.
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FSW 200 - S-300 Attack Commander Credits: 1
Designed to meet the training methods of the incident commander type 3
(CT3). The six instructional units cover Information Gathering, Planning,
Supporting Organization, Operations, Transitioning, and Demobilization/
Administrative Requirement. One credit.
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FSW 201 - S-330 Task Force/Strike Leader Credits: 1.5
Designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland
Fire Qualification System Guide and the Positions Task Books (PTB)
developed for the positions of Task Force Leaders and Strike Team
Leader. Examples and exercises in this package are specific to wildland fire
suppression. One and one-half credits.
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FSW 202 - S-336 Tactical Decision Making Credits: 2
Designed to meet training requirements in the Operations Section of the
Incident Command System. Examples and exercises in this package are
specific to wildand fire suppression. Two credits.
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FSW 203 - S-339 Div/Group Supervisor Credits: 1
Prepares the student to perform in the role of division /group
supervisor. It will provide instruction in the support of the specific tasks
of division/group supervisor. Topics include division/group management,
organizational interaction, and division operations. One credit.
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FSW 204 - S-359 Medical Unit Leader Credits: 1
Designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the
role of medical unit leader. (MEDL). Topics include gathering information,
organizing, supervising, evaluating, documenting, and demobilizing the
medical unit. One credit.
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FSW 205 - S-390 Intro to Fire Behavior Credits: 2
Develop knowledge and skills required for effective fire behavior
prediction. This course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual
methods, using nomograms. The student gains an understanding of the
determinants of fire behavior through studying input (wind, slope, fuels,
and fuel moisture.) Students also learn how to interpret fire behavior
output. Local and regional environmental differences are stressed. Two
credits.
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FSW 206 - I-300 Inter. ICS/Supervisors Credits: 1.5
Provides a greater description and detail of the Incident Command
System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of
essential principles and description of air operations. This course comprises
five of the 17 instructional modules making up the ICS curriculum. These
include Organization and Staffing (Module 7), Organizing for Incidents
or Events (Module 8), Incident Resources Management (Module 9), Air
Operations (Module 10), and Incident Event Planning (Module 11). One
and one-half credits.
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FSW 240 - S-440 Planning Section Chief Credits: 1
Designed to meet a portion of the training needs of the planning section
chief type 2 (PSC2). Topics include information gathering, strategies
and briefings, incident action plan (IAP), interactions, forms, documents,
supplies, demobilization, and an optional technology section. In the final
module, the students observe a simulated planning meeting and use the
information derived to find errors in an incident action plan (IAP). One
credit.
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FSW 242 - M-480 Multi-Agency MAC Group Credits: 0.5
Designed to train and orient potential Multi-Agency Coordinating
(MAC) Group members and MAC Group Coordinators. It will provide
the students with a working knowledge of the Multi-Agency Coordination
System and the organization that helps support MAC Group activities.
One-half credit.
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NRE 102 - Intro to Natural Resources Mgmt Credits: 3
Covers an overview of our natural resources, the environmental concerns related to their management, and the agencies in charge of management of natural resources. Three credits.
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NRE 215 - Fire Ecology Credits: 3
Allows students to study the ecological effects of fire. Current information and field experience will be emphasized. Three credits.
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FRE 101 - Conversational French I Credits: 3
Introduces beginning students to conversational French and focuses on
understanding and speaking French. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar,
and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
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FRE 102 - Conversational French II Credits: 3
Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to understand
and speak French. Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and
grammar. Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or permission of instructor. Three
credits.
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FRE 111 - French Language I Credits: 5
(Formerly: FRE 111 & FRE 112) Begins a sequence dealing with the
development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and
writing the French language. Five credits.
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FRE 112 - French Language II Credits: 5
(Formerly: FRE 112 & FRE 113) Continues French I in the development
of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the
French language. Prerequisite(s): FRE 111 with a grade of C or better or
permission of instructor. Five credits.
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FRE 201 - Conversational French III Credits: 3
Continues the sequence for students who wish to continue their study of understanding and speaking French. Covers intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 with a grade of C or better. Three credits.
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FRE 202 - Conversational French IV Credits: 3
Continues the sequence for students to advance their study of understanding and speaking French. Covers intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 with a grade of C or better. Three credits.
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FRE 211 - French Language III [AH4] Credits: 3
(Formerly: FRE 211 & FRE 212) Continues French I and II in the
development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking,
reading and writing the French language. Note: The order of the topics and
the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of
instructor. This course is a state guaranteed general education course
GT-AH4. Three credits.
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FRE 212 - French Language IV [AH4] Credits: 3
(Formerly: FRE 212 & FRE 213) Continues French I, II and III in
the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking,
reading and writing the French language. Note: The order of the topics and
the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): FRE 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a state guaranteed general education course GT-AH4. Three credits.
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FRE 235 - French Reading & Writing Credits: 3
This course enables students to build vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in French to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and gain further cultural insight of the Francophone world. Prerequisite(s): FRE 211 and FRE 212 with a grade of C or better. Three credits.
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FRE 275 - Special Topics Credits: 0.5 to 6
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0.5 to six credits.
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FRE 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
(Formerly: FRE 295) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.
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GIS 101 - Introduction to GIS Credits: 3
Surveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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GIS 131 - GPS for Global Info Systems Credits: 3
Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological principles of GPS. Students will receive an introduction in the fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit. Data will be integrated with pre-existing spatial data. Fundamentals of mapping and map reading will be covered. Garmin GPS units will be used initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office software. Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView projects. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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GIS 209 - ArcView Spatial Analyst Credits: 3
Explores how this ArcView GIS software extension allows the use of raster and vector data in an integrated environment. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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GEO 105 - World Regional Geography [SS2] Credits: 3
Facilitates an understanding of spatial relationships between and
among the geographic regions of the world. Includes demographic and
cultural (political, economic, and historic) forces related to the physical
environments of selected regions. Focuses on analysis of interrelationships
between developed and developing regions, and the interactions between
human societies and natural environments. This course is a state guaranteed
transfer course GT-SS2. Three credits.
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GEO 106 - Human Geography [SS2] Credits: 3
Introduces geographic perspectives and methods with applications to
the study of human activities. Emphasizes the distribution of humans,
adjustments to the natural environment, and land use practices. This course
is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2. Three credits.
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GEO 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 6
(Formerly: GEO 125) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to six credits.
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GEO 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
(Formerly: GEO 295) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.
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GEY 111 - Physical Geology w/Lab [SC1] Credits: 4
Studies the materials of the Earth, its structure, surface features and the geologic processes involved in its development. This course includes laboratory experience. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 050. Four credits.
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GEY 112 - Historical Geology w/Lab: SC1 Credits: 4
(Formerly GEY 121) Studies the physical and biological development of the earth through the vast span of geologic time. Emphasizes the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the record of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events, all within the framework of shifting crustal plates. Course includes laboratory experience. This course is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course, GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 050. Four credits.
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GEY 135 - Environmental Geology w/Lab [SC1] Credits: 4
Introduces geology and its relationship to man’s environment. Covers geologic hazards such as floods, landslides, avalanches, earthquakes and volcanoes. Focuses on surface and groundwater resources in terms of exploitation and man’s responsibility to protect these resources from contamination. The geologic aspects of land use practices, as well as mineral and energy resource exploitation are reviewed and related to legislation regarding environmental law. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Four credits.
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GEY 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Presents an overview of the special topic including one aspect of the Earth and its history as recorded in rocks and rock formations. May also include current changes and impact of historical events and exploration of current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. One to three credits.
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GER 101 - Conversational German I Credits: 3
Introduces beginning students to conversational German and focuses on
understanding and speaking German. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar,
and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
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GER 102 - Conversational German II Credits: 3
Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak
German. Covers basic patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s):
GER 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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GER 111 - German Language I Credits: 5
(Formerly: GER 111 & GER 112) Begins a sequence dealing with
the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading
and writing the German language. Note: The order of the topics and
methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Five
credits.
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GER 112 - German Language II Credits: 5
(Formerly: GER 112 & GER 113) Continues German Language I in
the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading
and writing the German language. Note: The order of the topics and
the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): GER 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of
instructor. Five credits.
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GER 211 - German Language III [AH4] Credits: 3
Continues German Language I and II in the development of increased
functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the
German language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will
vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): GER 112
with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a state
guaranteed general education course GT-AH4. Three credits.
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GER 212 - German Language IV [AH4] Credits: 3
Continues German Language I, II and III in the development of
increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing
the German language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology
will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): GER
211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a
state guaranteed general education transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
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HWE 103 - Community First Aid and CPR Credits: 1
(Formerly: HEN 106 Red Cross Standard 1st Aid CPR) Prepares the student for certification in CPR and Basic First Aid. Skills will include basic life support, airway obstruction, control of bleeding, shock, and patient care for the unconscious. One credit.
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HWE 108 - Weight Loss Credits: 1
Focuses on combining a healthy diet and exercise to shed unwanted pounds and inches. The course will include classroom sessions that will focus on personal habits including diet that lead to weight loss and possibly exercise sessions in the gym. One credit.
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HWE 109 - Weight Management & Exercise Credits: 2
Offers guided instruction in weight management and exercise to students interested in learning more about weight control. Emphasis is place on the development of weight management programs, review of current trends and diets, essential nutrients, eating disorders, special populations, and the role of exercise in weight management. Two credits.
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HWE 110 - Fitness Conditioning & Wellness Credits: 2
Provides the proper techniques and guidelines for a student to develop a personal lifetime program that improves fitness and promotes preventive care and personal wellness. In addition, this course offers instruction in cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance training, flexibility training, and body composition management to meet individual needs. Two credits.
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HWE 111 - Health and Fitness Credits: 3
Studies health and fitness in the U.S. today. The course will look at
personal health issues, managing stress, nutrition and health life styles. Three credits.
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HWE 112 - Health / Wellness for Elderly Credits: 3
Helps the student become familiar with the field of health and wellness for the elderly population. The foundations of health and wellness will be explored as well as the skills and resources needed to assist the elderly in being more proactive in their healthcare practices. Three credits.
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HWE 124 - Fitness and Wellness Credits: 2
Provides information on fitness and wellness and to serve as a guide to design, implement, and evaluate a complete personal fitness and wellness program. The course integrates the basic components of fitness and wellness in understanding human health in order to achieve well-being. This course offers current information in the health field and provides self-assessments for health risk and wellness behaviors. This includes lifestyle modification, nutrition, weight management, stress management, cardiovascular and cancer risk reduction, exercise and aging, exercise related injury, exercise and the environment, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse (including tobacco, alcohol and other psychoactive drugs), and analysis and interpretation of research publications and web sites in health and wellness. Two credits.
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CHW 137 - End-of-Life/Palliative Care Credits: 0.5
Explore end-of-life concepts such as advance planning, legal considerations, end-of-life choices, and palliative care, including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Learn to facilitate discussion regarding end-of-life choices, including hospice care. 0.5 credits.
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CHW 138 - Patient Navigation Credits: 3
Develop skills necessary to effectively communicate and build relationships with patients, locate health resources, solve problems, and manage information and records. Three credits.
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HPR 104 - Hlth Careers Options/Readiness Credits: 1
Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional affiliations. Discussions regarding resumes, portfolios, letters of inquiry, and interviewing techniques, as well as job search information is provided. This course is primarily informational and provides information to the student about aspect of career choices. One credit.
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HPR 105 - Health Finance Matters Credits: 1
Emphasizes an understanding of how to interpret bills, dealing with billing and collection problems, and learning billing and insurance terms. One credit.
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HPR 106 - Law/Ethics Health Professions Credits: 2
Advances student knowledge in the study and application of medicolegal
concepts in medical careers. Establishes a foundation for ethical
behavior and decision making. Two credits.
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HPR 108 - Dietary Nutrition Credits: 1
Studies the basic nutritional principles in clinical practice in health care. The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease states. One credit.
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HPR 111 - Success Seminar Credits: 1
Explores and engages success strategies for students entering the allied health programs. Included are topics related to support team building, learning styles, study skills, note taking, and test-taking specific to the health care professional programs. One credit.
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HPR 112 - Phlebotomy Credits: 4
Teaches the duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Students will have experience with quality control, infection control and safety procedures as well as laboratory computer systems. Four credits.
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HPR 113 - Advanced Phlebotomy Credits: 4
Instructs students in advanced phlebotomy techniques to include patients in trauma, neonatal, geriatric, and long term acute care areas. In addition, laboratory procedures taught include specimen processing and advanced point-of-care instrumentation. This course includes a lecture/lab combination that teaches theory and direct application of theoretic content and clinical opportunities for student to master learned skills. Four credits.
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HPR 114 - Case Management Credits: 0.5
Explores the concept of case management in the hospital, home care, insurance companies, and private sector. This course includes negotiating contracts, developing care plans, reporting, and conflict management. 0.5 credits.
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HPR 116 - Computers in Health Care Credits: 1
Introduces the learner to use of personal computer technology and the concepts of software applicable to health care. Basic features of selected software, terminology related to hardware, software and online resources (which include PC, word processing, e-mail) and electronic health-based research will be emphasized. Provides opportunities for practical applications of computer skills to nursing care. One credit.
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HPR 137 - Human Diseases Credits: 4
Covers basic knowledge of the deviations that occur in the human body with disease and injury. An integrated study of signs/ symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment. Four credits.
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HPR 140 - Orientation to Health Careers Credits: 6
Compares various health careers, health ethics, and work trait attributes required in the health field. Students will be introduced to leadership skills through theory and participation in community awareness projects. The students will have the opportunity to participate in the student organization HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). Six credits.
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HPR 142 - Human Relations Credits: 5
Explores interacting with others and positive working relationships as
a vital component of working in a health care profession. Application of
procedures which include human relations techniques, job applications,
interview techniques, resume writing and follow-up. Whenever applicable
mock interviews are videotaped and critiqued. Resource people are invited
to speak on topics relative to adjustments in real working situations. Students will be introduced to leadership skills through community project
participation, theory and HOSA. Five credits.
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HPR 157 - Contemporary Issues/Elderly Credits: 3
Teaches the student to become familiar with the issues surrounding
eldercare today. Issues pertaining to health, wellness, emotional/
psychosocial, and financial will be explored. Three credits.
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HPR 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 5
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to five credits.
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HPR 178 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
Introduces the student to the structure of medical terms with emphasis on using and combining the most common prefixes, roots and suffixes. Includes terms related to major body systems, oncology, psychiatry, as well as clinical laboratory and diagnostic procedures and imaging. Class structure provides accepted pronunciation of terms and relative use in the healthcare setting. Three credits.
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HPR 180 - Internship Credits: 0 to 12
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location with the guidance of the instructor. Zero to twelve credits.
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HPR 185 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
Provides structured and guided, individualized research that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval. One to six credits.
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HPR 190 - Basic EKG Interpretation Credits: 2
Provides instruction for interpretation of EKG strips, anatomy and physiology of the heart, using three-lead monitoring as a guide. Twelve-lead EKG may be discussed. Two credits.
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