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PCADE 050 Washington State History and Government (ESL) (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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PCADE 051 US History and Government (ESL) (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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PCADE 053 Modern World History (ESL) (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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PCADE 054 Contemporary World Issues (ESL) (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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PCADE 057 United States Civics (ESL) (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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PCADE 061 Biology with Lab (ESL) (5 credits)
Prerequisite Physical Science or a non lab science on high school transcript.
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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PCADE 062 Environmental Science (ESL) (5 credits)
Course Description
This non-lab natural science course is designed 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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PCADE 066 Introductory Physics with Lab (ESL) (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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PCADE 068 Earth Chemistry with Lab (ESL) (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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PCADE 071 Basic Mathematics (ESL) (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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PCADE 072 Beginning Algebra (ESL) (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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PCADE 080 Reading/Writing/Communication for Washington State History (ESL) (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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PCADE 081 Reading/Writing/Communication for Biology (ESL) (1 to 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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PCADE 082 Reading/Writing/Communication for Environmental Science (ESL) (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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PCADE 083 Reading/Writing/Communication for Modern World History (ESL) (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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PCADE 084 Reading/Writing/Communication for US History and Government (ESL) (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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PCADE 085 Reading/Writing/Communication for Current World Issues (ESL) (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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PCADE 086 Reading/Writing/Communication for Intro to Physics with Lab (ESL) (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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PCADE 087 Reading/Writing/Communication for United States Civics (ESL) (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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PCADE 088 Reading/Writing/Communication for Earth Chemistry (ESL) (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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PCADE 089 Pre-Academic Grammar and Writing (ESL) (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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PCADE 090 Foundations for Success (ESL) (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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PCADE 091 Foundations for Success (ESL) (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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PCADE 095 Foundations in Visual Art (ESL) (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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PCADE 096 Fitness and Wellness (ESL) (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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PCADE 097 PCAD Advanced Fitness and Wellness (ESL) (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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PCADE 098 PCAD Service Learning Pathway Exploration (ESL) (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the 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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PE 096 Fitness and Wellness for PCAD (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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PE 097 Advanced Fitness and Wellness for PCAD (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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PE 121 Spin (1 credit)
Course Description
Spin is a high energy stationary bike workout that enhances cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. Participants select personal intensity levels during the workout through body position and bike tension. Class features include 45 minute cardio ride, including warm-up and cool-down, followed by stretching.
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PE 125 Lifestyle Fitness (1 credit)
Course Description
An exercise class designed to 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 walking, running, inline skating and cycling in and around the natural environment of Pierce College.
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PE 126 Core Training (1 credit)
Course Description
This course is designed to improve core functioning to improve the spine’s ability to withstand the various loads and forces that it encournters during activities of daily living, sport and exercise.
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PE 131 Personalized Fitness Program (2 credits)
Course Description
An independent fitness course to assist students with their personal fitness and wellness. This course is designed to assist the student with development of a personal program that promotes lifetime physical fitness, preventative health care, and personal wellness.
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PE 132 Jogging-Walking (1 credit)
Course Description
This course will guide students in the development of a progressive running/walking program to improve cardio-vascular endurance and to build muscular endurance to assist with activities of daily living and overall personal health.
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PE 139 Yoga - Special Topics (1 credit)
Course Description
Yoga Special Topics is a diverse approach to the modern practice of Yoga with varying topics being introduced. It includes yoga, dance, and yoga sculpt in practical workouts to reduce stress while improving strength and flexibility.
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PE 140 Total Fitness (2 credits)
Course Description
This course includes cardio, agility, core strength, balance, and flexibility to develop and energize your body. The focus will be functional training and conditioning and will cross over into all aspects of an active lifestyle. Students will engage in individual assessment of goals and fitness variables.
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PE 153 Beginning Salsa (1 credit)
Course Description
The beginning salsa dance skills course is designed to introduce students to beginning salsa and improve cardiovascular endurance, self esteem, social confidence and motor skills.
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PE 158 Zumba Group Exercise (1 credit)
Course Description
This is a Zumba course designed to combine a high energy cardio workout with creative dance choreography using the Latin rhythms found in cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music.
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PE 159 Beginning Yoga (1 credit)
Course Description
A Beginning Yoga course introducing students to a form of mind-body fitness that involves a combination of muscular activity and an internally directed mindful focus on awareness of the self, the breath, and energy.
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PE 160 Yin Yoga (1 credit)
Course Description
A Yin Yoga class introduces students to a slower-paced style of yoga where students hold restorative, stretching yoga postures for 2 - 7 minutes that promotes healing of the deep connective tissue, fascia, while stilling the mind and controlling the breath.
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PE 167 Court Sports (1 credit)
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the skills, and rules of the following recreational and competitive sports: Volleyball, Pickle Ball, and Badminton.
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PE 168 Indoor Soccer (1 credit)
Course Description
This is a course designed to allow students to participate in small sided indoor soccer games.
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PE 169 Volleyball (1 credit)
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the skills of volleyball, rules of the game, and introductory team tactics.
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PE 170 Introduction to Weight Training (1 credit)
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to resistance training as a form of exercise to build muscular strength and muscular endurance.
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PE 190 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
Course Description
An independent physical activity course designed to be monitored through self-reporting to the instructor. Students will implement a comprehensive personal fitness program that promotes lifetime physical fitness. Students are expected to self-monitor themselves and manipulate the variables of exercise to promote improvements in each of the health related and skill related components of fitness.
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PE 191 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
Course Description
An independent physical activity course designed in a series (PE 190-191) so students can continue to self-monitor their physical fitness progress. Students will continue to build on concepts learned in PE 190 and implement a comprehensive personal fitness program that promotes lifetime physical fitness. Students will continue to manipulate the variables of exercise to promote improvements in each of the health related and skill related components of fitness.
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PE 192 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
Prerequisite PE 190 or PE 191 with at least a 2.0 grade.
Course Description
An independent physical activity course designed and monitored through self-reporting to the instructor. Students will implement comprehensive independent fitness programs that are flexible and convenient to promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and improve body composition.
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PE 225 Intermediate Lifestyle Fitness (1 credit)
Course Description
An exercise class designed to build upon and further 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 walking, running, inline skating and cycling in and around the natural environment of Pierce College.
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PE 231 Intermediate Body Conditioning (1 credit)
Course Description
A self-paced and independent fitness program designed to build upon and improve fitness and health. This course is monitored during three class seminars designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition using both aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
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PE 232 Intermediate Jogging-Walking (1 credit)
Course Description
This is an intermediate jogging/walking course designed for students to further develop a progressive running/walking program. This course will also help students to further improve cardio-vascular endurance and to build muscular endurance to assist with activities of daily living and overall personal health.
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PE 253 Advanced Salsa (1 credit)
Prerequisite PE 153 with at least a 2.0 grade or instructor permission.
Course Description
An Advanced Salsa course designed to introduce advanced level steps in salsa and further improve upon fundamental skills learned in Beginning Salsa.
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PE 259 Intermediate Yoga (1 credit)
Course Description
An Intermediate Yoga course extending what was learned in Beginning Yoga to encourage students to continue to promote one’s mind-body fitness that involves a combination of muscular activity and an internally directed mindful focus on awareness of the self, the breath, and energy.
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PE 268 Intermediate Indoor Soccer (1 credit)
Course Description
This is an intermediate course designed to build upon and improve existing indoor soccer skills.
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PE 269 Intermediate Volleyball (1 credit)
Course Description
This is an intermediate course designed to build upon and improve existing volleyball skills.
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PE 270 Intermediate Weight Training (1 credit)
Course Description
This is an intermediate course designed to build upon and improve weight training skills to build muscular strength and endurance.
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PE 271 Intermediate Soccer (1 credit)
Course Description
This is an intermediate course designed to build upon and improve existing outdoor soccer skills.
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PHIL 110 Introduction to Bioethics (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to the major ethical issues concerning genetics, biotechnology and modern medicine, including ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, human and animal cloning, genetically modified plants and gene therapy.
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PHIL 130 Introduction to Systems Thinking (3 credits)
Course Description
First in a series of courses on systems thinking. The world contains a multitude of systems such as biological, educational, governmental, economic, and cultural. Learn the fundamentals of these systems, their behaviors, and impacts.
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PHIL 131 Integrated Systems Thinking (3 credits)
Prerequisite PHIL 130 with at least a 1.5 grade.
Course Description
Integrated Systems Thinking examines a particular system, issue, or ideological construct from a variety of disciplines. Key interdisciplinary fields include arts, humanities, math, sciences, and social sciences.
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PHIL 150 Introduction to Ethics (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduces the study of morality. Helps students understand and analyze ethical claims based on standards such as happiness, duty, and custom.
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PHIL 160 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course investigates questions about the foundations and structure of science. Questions posed include: What is science? What makes one theory better than another? How do scientists pursue their goals?
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PHIL 210 Philosophy of Western Religion (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to the central concepts, basic problems and classical arguments of ethical monotheism (Christianity, Judaism and Islam). Explores such issues as God, faith, reason, the problem of evil and the possibility of immorality and miracles.
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PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introductory survey of the main philosophies in India, China and Japan. Helps students understand the philosophical similarities between these systems, especially as they relate to self, reality, value, knowledge and religion.
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PHIL 230 Contemporary Moral Problems (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Provides students with an introduction to ethical theories and their application to moral issues. Topics may include: privacy rights capital punishment, animal rights, environmental issues, and euthanasia.
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PHIL 238 Philosophy of Human Rights (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduces students to the major issues concerning human rights. Are there human rights? Are human rights universal or are they culturally determined? Do future people have rights? Are minority rights exceptions to or different from human rights?
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PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHIL 100 - CCN
Course Description
An introduction to the important problems of philosophy. Students examine the kinds of questions philosophers ask and how philosophers respond to these questions.
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PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An informal, non-symbolic introduction to logic and critical thinking emphasizing real-life examples, natural language applications, and the informal logical fallacies.
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PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHIL& 106
Prerequisite MATH 096 or MATH 098 with at least a 2.0 grade or satisfactory placement.
Course Description
Introduction to modern symbolic logic emphasizing sentence logic with translation and proofs and quantificational logic with translation and proofs.
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PHYS 139 Preparation for Physics (3 credits)
Prerequisite MATH& 141 with a grade of at least 2.0 or instructor permission.
Course Description
Intended to prepare students for success in the physics series. Covers graphical and analytical techniques in data processing and error analysis, vector algebra, and quantitative problem solving as it pertains to solving introductory physics topics.
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PHYS& 110 Physics for Non-Science Majors (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS& 100
Course Description
A survey course for non-science majors that develops an awareness and appreciation of the physical environment by looking at everyday experiences and relating them to the principles and laws in physics. Lab included.
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PHYS& 114 General Physics I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS& 121
Prerequisite MATH& 142 or PHYS 139 with at least a 2.0 grade or instructor permission.
Course Description
The first quarter of a three-quarter algebra-based sequence in physics. The course covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics of motion, force, work, energy, momentum, kinematics & dynamics of rotation, and static equilibrium. Lab included.
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PHYS& 115 General Physics II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS& 122
Prerequisite PHYS& 114 with a grade of at least 2.0.
Course Description
The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in algebra-based physics dealing with the topics of properties of solids, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, oscillations, waves, sound and optics. Lab included.
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PHYS& 116 General Physics III (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS& 123
Prerequisite PHYS& 114 with a grade of at least 2.0.
Course Description
The third quarter of a three-quarter sequence in algebra-based physics dealing with the topics of electricity, magnetism and circuits. Lab included.
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PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I (6 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS 121 - CCN
Prerequisite High School Physics or PHYS 139 with a grade of at least 2.0 or better and concurrent enrollment in or completion of MATH& 152 with a grade of at least 2.0 or better or instructor permission.
Course Description
The first quarter of a three-quarter sequence in calculus-based physics for science and engineering students. Topics covered include mechanics, kinematics, force, work, energy, momentum, and kinematics & dynamics of rotation. Lab included.
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PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II (6 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS 122 - CCN
Prerequisite PHYS& 221 and MATH& 152 with a grade of at least 2.0 in each.
Course Description
The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in calculus-based physics for science and engineering students dealing with the topics of properties of solids, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound and light. Lab included.
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PHYS& 223 Engineering Physics III (6 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS 123 -CCN
Prerequisite PHYS& 221 and MATH& 152 with a grade of at least 2.0 in each.
Course Description
The third quarter of a three-quarter sequence in calculus-based physics for science and engineering students dealing with the topics of electric fields, Gauss’s Law, electric potential, capacitance, current, resistance, direct current circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and alternating current circuits. Lab included.
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POLS 208 US Campaigns and Elections (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course will explore various features of political campaigns and elections in America. Topics include: voter behavior, public opinion, the role of money, media and interest groups in campaigns, and the relationship of elections to policy outcomes.
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POLS 230 State and Local Government (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course looks at the different levels of government in the United States system, with emphasis on the state and local level, including their power, structure and how they interact. The constitution and politics of the government in Washington state will receive particular attention.
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POLS& 101 Introduction Political Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly POLS 201 -CCN
Course Description
A comparative analysis of the various forms of government and politics in the world together with an introduction to the terms and concepts of political science.
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POLS& 200 Introduction to Law (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly LAW 205 - CCN
Prerequisite ENGL& 101 , or BTECA 115 , with at least a 2.0 grade or instructor permission.
Course Description
Introduction to the nature of law and the operation of the legal system; includes discussion of representative substantive law and analysis of the interaction between legal institutions and interest groups.
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POLS& 202 American Government (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly POLS 202 - CCN
Course Description
A description and analysis of the institutions, processes, and ideas that make up the American political and governmental system.
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POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly POLS 203 -CCN
Course Description
Develop the ability to identify terms and concepts common to international relations; analyze problems inherent in a multi-polar, interdependent nation-state political system; evaluate ways in which global actors attempt to address these problems.
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PS 101 Introduction to Physical Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introductory course for non-science majors covering the concepts of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy. Lab included.
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PSYC 192 Career Development: Theory and Application (3 credits)
Course Description
Rooted in Psychological Career Development theories, students will study and apply theoretical approaches of self and career exploration. Additional application will include cognitive processes, adjustment theory and developmental factors that enable and affirm a decision making process necessary to research, discern and identify career and/or vocational paths that are consistent with results. Career Development theories will include: Personality, Trait-Factor, Developmental and Social-Family of Origin. Class includes administration and professional interpretation of APA endorsed personality, values and interest assessments.
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PSYC 201 Psychology of Personal Growth (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 201
Course Description
The study of personality, adjustment, love and relationships, self-actualization and the application of psychological principles to problems met by normal people in everyday life.
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PSYC 210 Social Psychology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 210
Prerequisite PSYC& 100 or PSYC 201 , with a 1.5 grade or better.
Course Description
A survey of the effects of social influence on an individual’s thoughts and/or behaviors.
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PSYC 215 Group Experience (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 215
Prerequisite A grade of 1.5 or better in PSYC& 100 , or SSMH 100 , or SSMH 170 or instructor permission.
Course Description
Small group theory and practice designed to further develop the student’s ability to lead counseling groups in the social service/mental health professions. Active listening, group dynamics and group theory in psychology.
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PSYC 230 Intro to Personality (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 230
Prerequisite PSYC& 100 or PSYC 201 , with a 1.5 grade or better.
Course Description
A survey of contemporary personality theory, assessment and change.
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PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 110 - CCN
Course Description
Scientific study of animal behavior and experience. Both biological and social basics of behavior are covered with emphasis on heredity, neurology, motivation, emotion, perception, cognition, learning, and intelligence.
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PSYC& 180 Human Sexuality (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 225 - CCN
Course Description
Human sexual behavior covering the psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality.
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PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 205 - CCN
Prerequisite PSYC& 100 or PSYC 201 , with a 1.5 grade or better.
Course Description
A lifespan study of human growth and development, providing a broad understanding of the human life cycle through contributions of psychology, anthropology, sociology, biology, and medicine.
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PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 235 - CCN
Prerequisite PSYC& 100 or PSYC 201 , with a 1.5 grade or better.
Course Description
A study of the history, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior.
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READ 099 Reading for College (5 credits)
Prerequisite Placement assessment.
Course Description
Transition to college-level reading through developing a variety of reading skills for academic and career purposes as well as personal enrichment.
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RUSS& 121 Russian I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly RUSSN 101 - CCN
Course Description
The first quarter of a first year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand the Russian language.
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RUSS& 122 Russian II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly RUSSN 102 - CCN
Prerequisite RUSS& 121 with at least a 1.5 grade, or 1 year high school Russian, or instructor permission.
Course Description
Continuation of RUSS& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding.
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RUSS& 123 Russian III (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly RUSSN 103 - CCN
Prerequisite RUSS& 122 with at least a 1.5 grade, or 2 years high school Russian, or instructor permission.
Course Description
The third quarter of a first year sequential course to give the student the ability to speak, read, write and understand the Russian language and culture.
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SOC 211 Family and Intimate Relationships (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A sociological exploration of family, marriage and intimate relationships. The family is explored as a social institution shaped by cultural and historical factors. Topics surveyed include attraction, dating, love, commitment choices, parenting, communication, conflict, and divorce. Students will learn about diverse forms of modern families and research findings on how to enhance family relationships.
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SOC 212 Death, Dying and Bereavement (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A sociological exploration of death, dying, and bereavement. Includes, but is not limited to, the study of our “death system;” practices of the funeral service industry; the role of the healthcare system; traumatic death; facing death; care of the dying; bereavement, grief, and mourning; legal & ethical issues; practical matters; and belief in life after life.
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SOC 220 Gender Roles in Society (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A sociological exploration of sex and gender in contemporary society, including an examination of the influences of biology and socialization. Also includes an exploration of the influence of sex and gender on self-concept and social opportunities. Explores historical and cross-cultural dimensions. Examines the influence of gender identity and sexual orientation on the lived experience of individuals.
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SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A sociological exploration of race and ethnicity in contemporary society. Course may include, but is not limited to, a survey of theories, problems, nature, and the dynamics of racism - power and inequality; prejudice and discrimination; racial and ethnic identity; stratification; segregation; and patterns of racial/ethnic relations. Topics are examined conceptually and historically, using data from scientific, philosophical, sociopolitical, legal and cultural sources.
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