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ESL 015 Beginning ESL Literacy Computer Technology and Job Readiness-1 (1 to 5 credits)
Prerequisite Casas Exam
Course Description
A basic literacy level and survival ESL technology and job rediness course for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 016 Beginning ESL Literacy Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar - 1 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 180 or below
Course Description
Beginning ESL Literacy Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing survival English develop and enhance their personal, social, educational and workplace environments.
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ESL 021 Low Beginning ESL Reading - 2 (1 to 5 credits)
Course Description
A beginning level ESL reading course for those who have mastered basic literacy and survival English, and who are ready to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social and workplace environments.
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ESL 022 Low Beginning ESL Writing-2 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 181or above
Course Description
Beginning writing for those needing survival English to develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 024 Low Beginning ESL Integrated - 2 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 181-190, and instructor permission
Course Description
A low beginning level ESL course (integrating speaking, listening, reading, writing, and technology) for those who have mastered basic literacy and survival English, and who are read to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 025 Low Beginning ESL Computer Technology and Job Readiness-2 (1 to 5 credits)
Prerequisite Casas Exam
Course Description
A beginning level ESL technology and job rediness course for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 026 Low Beginning ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar - 2 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 181or above or completion ESL 016
Course Description
Low Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing English to develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 030 High Beginning ESL Speaking-3 (1 to 5 credits)
Course Description
A low intermediate level ESL course which prepares the learner to aquire English language skills necessary to express orally and in written form; individual references related to employment conditions, education, life and career choices, and to maintain conversations to satisfy basic, everyday needs.
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ESL 031 ESL Intermediate Reading Level 3 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 191.
Course Description
A high beginning level ESL course which prepares the learner to acquire English as a second language skills necessary to express orally and in written form, individual references related to employment conditions, education, life and career choices, and to maintain conversations to satisfy basic everyday needs.
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ESL 032 ESL Intermediate Writing Level 3 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 191 and above or completion of ESL 022.
Course Description
A high beginning level ESL course which prepares the learner to acquire English as a second language skills necessary to express orally and in written form, individual references related to employment conditions, education, life and career choices, and to maintain conversations to satisfy basic everyday needs.
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ESL 034 High Beginning ESL Integrated - 3 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 191-200, and instructor permission.
Course Description
A high beginning level ESL course (integrating speaking, listening, reading, writing, and technology) for those who have mastered basic literacy and survival English, and who are read to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 035 High Beginning ESL Computer Technology and Job Readiness-3 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 191 or above
Course Description
High beginning ESL technology and job readiness course for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 036 High Beginning ESL Oral Communication and Grammar - 3 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 191 or above or completion ESL 026
Course Description
High Beginning Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing English to develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, educational, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 040 Low Intermediate ESL Speaking-4 (1 to 5 credits)
Course Description
A high intermediate level ESL course which develops the verbal ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 041 Low Intermediate ESL Reading - 4 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 201 or above or completion of ESL 031
Course Description
A low intermediate level ESL course which develops the verbal ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 042 Low Intermediate ESL Reading - 4 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 201 and above or completion of ESL 032
Course Description
A low intermediate level ESL course which develops the verbal ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 044 Low Intermediate ESL Integrated - 4 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 201-120, and instructor permission
Course Description
Low intermediate level ESL course (integrating speaking, listening, reading, writing, and technology) for those who have mastered basic literacy and survival English, and who need to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 045 Low Intermediate ESL Computer Technology and Job Readiness-4 (1 to 5 credits)
Prerequisite Casas Score of 201 or above or successful completion of ESL 035
Course Description
A low intermediate level ESL technology and job readiness for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 046 Low Intermediate ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar - 4 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 210 or above or completion ESL 036
Course Description
Low Intermediate ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing English to develop and improve their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, educational, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 050 High Intermediate ESL Speaking-5 (1 to 5 credits)
Course Description
A low advanced level ESL course with develops the verbal ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 051 High Intermediate ESL Reading - 5 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 211 or above or completion of ESL 041
Course Description
A High Intermediate level ESL course which develops reading ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 052 High Intermediate ESL Writing - 5 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 211-220, and instructor permission
Course Description
A high intermediate ESL course which develops the verbal and written ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 054 High Intermediate ESL Integrated - 5 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 211-220, and instructor permission.
Course Description
A high intermediate level integrated ESL speaking, listening, reading, and writing course for those who have mastered low intermediate ESL and who are ready to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 055 High Intermediate ESL Computer Technology and Job Readiness-5 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite Casas Exam or successful completion of ESL 045
Course Description
A high intermediate level ESL technology and job readiness course for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 056 High Intermediate ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar - 5 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 211 above or completion ESL 046
Course Description
High Intermediate ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing English to develop and improve their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, educational, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 061 Advanced ESL Reading - 6 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 221 or above or completion of ESL 051.
Course Description
An advanced level ESL course which develops reading ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 062 Advanced ESL Writing - 6 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 221 and above or completion of ESL 052.
Course Description
An Advanced ESL course which develops the verbal and written ability to pursue realistic and long-term personal, career or academic goals, and to participate confidently and resourcefully in their overall environment.
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ESL 064 Advanced ESL Integrated - 6 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Appraisal Exam, CASAS score of 221-235, and instructor permission.
Course Description
An advanced level integrated ESL speaking, listening, reading, and writing course for those who have mastered high intermediate ESL and who are ready to further develop their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 065 Advanced ESL Computer Technology and Job Readiness- 6 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite Casas Score of 221 or above or successful completion of ESL 055
Course Description
Advanced level ESL technology and job readiness course for students who want to develop English communication skills in order to enhance their personal, social, and workplace skills.
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ESL 066 Advanced ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar - 6 (1 to 15 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS score of 221 above or completion ESL 056
Course Description
Advanced ESL Intensive Oral Communication and Grammar class for those needing English to develop and improve their communication skills in order to enhance their personal, educational, social, and workplace environments.
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ESL 090 ESL Foundations for Success (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. Student outcomes were developed using the Four Components of the Community College Student Role, identified in the Guide to Transitions in Curriculum and approved by the Council for Basic Skills in October, 2013.
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ESL 098 Transitions to College (1 to 5 credits)
Prerequisite Completion of ABE Level 3, ESL Level 4, current CASAS appraisal, or instructor approval.
Course Description
A course designed to assist Basic Skills students in preparing to transition to college programs. Students develop a personal plan, complete the initial steps toward college entrance, and develop skills for success.
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ESL 099 I-Best Academic Support - ESL (1 to 20 credits)
Prerequisite CASAS Reading Score of 211 or instructor permission.
Course Description
A high intermediate-level ESL course for second language students who are currently working or preparing to work in a specific job area and are enrolled in an I-BEST program. The course integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and math skills with the linguistic requirements of the job. The content of this course varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as certification for childcare workers, English Language Skills for Health Services, etc.
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English Corequisite |
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ENGLC 101 Corequisite English Composition (2 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Elective
Course Description
This course offers corequisite support for ENGL&101, providing students with extended instruction in college-level composition. Concepts include reading and writing processes, rhetorical situations, metacognition, and information competency, and academic support services.
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Environmental Science |
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ENVS 140 Western Water Problems (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ENVIR 140
Course Description
Historical and contemporary exploration of the water resource and issues in the Western United States.
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ENVS 150 Environmental Issues (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ENVIR 150
Course Description
An interdisciplinary investigation of topics of environmental concern covering a wide range of local, national, and international case studies.
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ENVS 155 Applied Environmental Methods (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Environmental science course involving field work in regional parks and natural areas as well as field trips to area restoration sites. Topics will cover Pacific Northwest ecosystems, restoration ecology, native and invasive species of plants and animals - including adaptations to their environment, water quality, ecology, and biogeography. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Lab included.
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ENVS 180 Seminar in Sustainability (2 credits)
Course Description
This seminar is an interdisciplinary approach to studying sustainability led by faculty from diverse disciplines. The course will examine and explore the three core dimensions of sustainability (environment, economy, and society) with respect to one or more major sustainability-related issues. Students will complete assigned readings and participate in weekly seminars. Throughout the quarter, students may be required to participate in various sustainability-related activities: watching films and online lectures, listening to speakers, attending field trips, and other events. The course will be presented with a different focus each time and may be taken twice.
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ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ENVIR 101 - CCN
Course Description
An introductory non-lab science course involving the analysis of environmental concepts and issues covering ecosystems, pollution, population, urbanization, natural resources, climate change, and other environmental issues. Field trip recommended.
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Fire Service Leadership and Management |
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FSLM 120 Basic Fire Investigation (3 credits)
Course Description
Explores a basic study of fire scene investigation procedures and techniques used to determine the origin and cause of fire. Included are reasons for accurately determining the origin and cause of fire, the systematic approach to fire scene examination, the chemistry of fire, determining the origin, major accidental and incendiary fire causes, scene sketching, scene photography and note taking. Other topics that will be covered are: basic scene security, major fire scene control, report writing, interviewing, and courtroom demeanor for the firefighter and investigator.
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FSLM 137 Fire Protection Systems (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
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FSLM 152 Building Construction for Fire Protection (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
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FSLM 155 Fire Instructor I (4 credits)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to a fire instructor’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Qualifications. Students examine a basic study of elements that influence teaching and learning. Special attention is given to the Fire Service Training Instructor’s relationship to student safety as well as the legal liabilities involved. Instruction will include discussion of techniques for preparing effective lessons using the psychology of learning. Other topics include: training aids, copyright law, learning theories, purposes and principles of testing and evaluation.
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FSLM 180 Fire and Emergency Services Administration (5 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
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FSLM 195 Fire Officer I (4 credits)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to a fire officer’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Content includes leadership, supervisory and decision making practices, legal responsibilities, communication practices, report writing, workplace safety, quality assurance and pre-incident planning.
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FSLM 205 Safety and Survival (5 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
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FSLM 255 Fire Instructor II (3 credits)
Prerequisite FSLM 155 with at least a 2.0 grade.
Course Description
Builds and expands on the skills learned in Fire Instructor I. This course is designed to provide the Fire Instructor with the next level of understanding for the training of personnel. This course is designed to train the participants to perform job and task analysis, develop goals and objectives, and develop a lesson plan along with the coordinating of training aids and student test and evaluation. Prepares the student for the requirements as written by the National Fire Protection Administration, (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Qualifications.
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FSLM 262 Disaster Planning (4 credits)
Course Description
This course examines concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning, and response to fires and natural and human-caused disasters, including the National Incident Management System–Incident Command Systems (NIMS ICS), mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disturbances, terrorist threats/incidents, hazardous materials planning, mass casualty incidents, earthquake preparedness, and disaster mitigation and recovery.
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FSLM 265 Fire Officer II (4 credits)
Prerequisite FSLM 195 with at least a 2.0 grade.
Course Description
This course is an introduction to a fire officer’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Content includes interaction with government agencies, report writing, managing human resource, RMS, budgets, performance appraisal and exposure reports.
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FSLM 272 Personnel Management (4 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
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FSLM 273 Principles of Emergency Services (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
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FSLM 274 Safety and Health (4 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
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FSLM 276 Fire Behavior & Combustion (5 credits)
Course Description
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
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FSLM 277 Incident Safety Officer (3 credits)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, 2002 edition. Course elements are designed to enable the student to identify and analyze health and safety aspects relating to their role as Incident Safety Officer in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
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FSLM 286 Fire Prevention (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.
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FSLM 300 Fire Services Administration (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills that are necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department’s mission.
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FSLM 310 Fire Service Leadership (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines the effective application of leadership and organizational theory in the Fire Service. Emphasis will be on understanding the psychological and social factors affecting human work behavior and performance.
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FSLM 320 Political & Legal Foundations for Fire Protection (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and an in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service.
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FSLM 330 Personnel Management for the Fire Service (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining.
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FSLM 350 Fire Service Ethics (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines the basic principles of ethics as related to fire service operations and management with special attention given to current issues in the fire service.
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FSLM 360 Disaster Planning and Control (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning, and response to fires and natural and human-caused disasters, including the National Incident Management System–Incident Command Systems (NIMS ICS), mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disturbances, terrorist threats/incidents, hazardous materials planning, mass casualty incidents, earthquake preparedness, and disaster mitigation and recovery.
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FSLM 370 Fire Related Human Behavior (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course presents a study of human behavior in fire and other emergency situations. Students will examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life safety education, and building design to determine the interactions of these areas in emergency situations. Students will develop an understanding of a best-practice building life safety system as one that combines knowledge in the areas of psychology and sociology, joined with engineering and education to produce the best possible outcomes in terms of human survivability in an emergency.
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FSLM 400 Community Risk Reduction for the Fire Service (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course provides a theoretical framework for the understanding of the ethical, sociological, organizational, political, and legal components of community risk reduction, and a methodology for the development of a comprehensive community risk-reduction plan.
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FSLM 410 Fire Prevention Organization and Management (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course empowers students with knowledge, methods, and concepts for effective leadership of comprehensive fire-prevention and risk-reduction programs.
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FSLM 420 Fire Dynamics (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems and building furnishings, as well as fire protection systems, including water-based fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems.
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FSLM 450 Applications of Fire Research (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admittance in the BAS-FSLM Program.
Course Description
This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research, and new trends in fire-related research.
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Geography |
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GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduction to Geography introduces the student to the basic principles, concepts, and methods used in geography. The course introduces students to the principles and practices of the science of geography. Students will study the basic concepts of the following sub-fields of geography. The Earth Science Tradition: cartography, physical geography, and the geography of natural resources. Culture-Environment Tradition: population geography, cultural geography, and geography of spatial behavior. The Locational Tradition: economic geography, urban geography, and the human impact on the environment.
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GEOG 120 Exploring Cities (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course broadly introduces students to the geography of cities. We will first explore how cities emerged into dense, highly networked environments of urban life. There will then be an emphasis on seeing cities through a variety of approaches – economic, social, political and cultural lenses – in order to develop a greater appreciation for the diverse factors that shape urban life. A field trip will be required.
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GEOG 150 Europe, the Americas and the South Pacific (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to the rich variety of peoples, traditions, and landscapes in the geographic realms of Europe, Russia, North America, Middle America, South America, Australia, and the South Pacific. Emphasis on cultural evolution of these regions, as well as their interactions with the world and their environments.
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GEOG 160 Africa, Middle East, and Asia (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to the rich variety of peoples, traditions, and landscapes in the geographic realms of Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa South West Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and South East Asia. Emphasis is on the origins and evolution of the diverse cultural heritages of these regions, their interactions with the world as a whole, and on present interaction between these peoples and their environments.
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GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduces basic concepts in human geography relating to economic activities, landscapes, languages, migrations, nations, regions, and religions. Serves as the basis for further course work in geography.
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GEOG 205 Physical Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Physical geography will introduce you to climatology, the study of earth’s weather systems and weather patterns; geomorphology, the study of landforms their formation and change over time and biogeography, the study of natural vegetation types.
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GEOG 207 Economic Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The changing locations and spatial patterns of economic activity, including: production in agriculture, manufacturing, and services; spatial economic principles of trade, transportation, communications, and corporate organization; regional economic development, and the diffusion of technological innovation. Topics include international trade, colonialism, industrial capitalism, advanced capitalism, and the globalization of labor markets.
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GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The student will learn about the processes that produce natural physical landscapes and weather phenomena. The course should result in an enhanced appreciation of the landscapes of the world. Physical geography will introduce you to climatology, the science that deals with the study of earth’s weather systems and weather patterns, geomorphology, the science that deals with the study of landforms, their formation and change over time and biogeography, natural vegetation types and their distribution, as well as soils. Fulfills laboratory science credit at Pierce College.
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GEOG 250 Introduction to Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course broadly introduces students to the field of cartography – the production, interpretation and use of maps – and practical use of Geography Information Systems (GIS) applications. There are two emphases in the course: First, students will explore elements of map design, cartographic concepts like projections and scale, and how maps are used (and misused) in society. A second emphasis involves a basic introduction into relevant Geography Information Systems applications being used today, particularly ESRI’s ArcGIS software. Basic computer literacy skills are strongly recommended.
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Geology |
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GEOL 107 Exploring Earth Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introductory Earth Science course that covers essential topics in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. The focus is on the system connections and interrelationships between the four Earth Science disciplines. Special emphasis will be placed on examples from the Pacific Northwest. Appropriate for non-science and science majors, and elementary education majors. May require field trip or project. Lab included.
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GEOL 112 Geohazards and Natural Disasters (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A study of the causes, impacts, and mitigation of natural disasters. Topics may include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanism, floods, landslides, subsidence and expansive soils, coastal hazards, tornadoes and other severe weather, hurricanes and extratropical cyclones, wildfires, global climate change, and meteor impacts and space weather. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. May include optional field trip.
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GEOL 283 Regional Geology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Study of the geologic formations, structures, and geologic history that create the landscapes of a selected region. Appropriate for non-science and science majors.
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GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly GEOL 101 - CCN
Course Description
A study of minerals, rocks, and dynamic processes that shape the Earth’s surface over time, such as tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, landslides, streams, and coasts. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trip required. Lab included.
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GEOL& 103 Historical Geology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly GEOL 103 - CCN
Course Description
A study of the development and interactions of the Earth’s crust, life, oceans, and atmosphere through geologic time, in order to provide a perspective on present-day global environmental concerns. Includes studies of the formation and break-up of supercontinent; global climate change; fossil, dinosaur and other mass extinctions; and meteor impact effects. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trip required. Lab included.
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GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly GEOL/ENVIR 105
Course Description
A study of the interaction of humans and the Earth, with emphasis on geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, and flooding; resources such as energy, water, and minerals; disposal of wastes and pollution. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trip required. Labs included.
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GEOL& 115 Geology National Parks (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly GEOL 120 -CCN
Course Description
Introduces the student to basic geologic processes and history, using the variety of features preserved in our National Park and Monument system. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Lab included.
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GEOL& 120 Volcanoes (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly GEOL 282 - CCN
Course Description
A study of volcanoes, volcanic processes and volcanic hazards. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Lab included.
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GEOL& 208 Geology of Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite GEOL& 101 or GEOL& 103 with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.
Course Description
A study of the development of the Pacific Northwest, including pertinent rock formations, structures, mineral resources, environmental issues, and fossils. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Labs included.
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HIST 168 Vietnam War as History (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An in-depth look at the issues leading up to and sustaining American involvement in Vietnam. This examination involves historical, economic, political, religious and social issues from a number of different cultural perspectives.
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HIST 175 A Brief History of Global Leadership (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This class is a brief history of global leadership. Emphasis is placed on post -1850 political, socioeconomic, scientific and cultural developments that leaders faced in America, Europe, Mesoamerica, Africa and Asia.
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HIST 207 Historical Study Abroad (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A historical overview of the economic, religious, social, legal, educational and artistic make up of a city, culture or country other than the United States.
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HIST 230 Concise History of Science & Technology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey course emphasizing salient aspects of the evolution of science and technology and their impacts on society from prehistoric to modern times.
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HIST 260 History of Russia and the Soviet Union (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Explore the development of the Russian state from 700 A.D. to the present. Emphasis is on the political, economic, and religious ideas which shaped the Russian outlook and eventually culminated in the rise and fall of the Soviet Union.
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HIST 265 History of Latin America Since 1810 (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The course will examine the historical development, cultural milieu, and elements of the geography of all nations in Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and South America. The regional and chronological approaches will be used when dwelling on issues, such as revolutions, guerrilla movements, political strife, social inequality, ethnic diversity, environmental degradation, globalization, etc.
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HIST 266 History of Europe Since 1870 (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The course will examine the development, cultural milieu, and elements of the geography of all nations in Europe. The regional and chronological approaches will be used when dwelling on issues, such as wars, revolutions, guerrilla movements, political strife, social inequality, ethnic diversity, environmental degradation, globalization, etc.
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HIST 268 History of Warfare (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course will cover the most significant developments in warfare since antiquity. The regional and chronological approaches will be used, as well as the showing of relevant documentaries and presentations by local veterans of our military services.
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HIST 270 Introduction to the Far East (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey of the major social, political, and economic trends in the Far East with emphasis on developments since the early 1800’s.
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HIST 272 Survey of Middle East History (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey of Middle East history from the 5th Century A.D. to the present, including the development of the modern states after World War II.
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HIST 277 The Cold War (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An in-depth look at the post-Second World War era from 1945 to 1989. Emphasis is on the political, economic, and religious aspects of the Cold War and its impact on emerging Third World nations.
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HIST 280 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey of the major aspects in the development of Chinese civilization from antiquity to the present day.
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HIST 284 Introduction to the Balkans (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey course in the history of the Balkans, a region that cradles some of the world’s oldest civilizations and forms as a crossroads between Europe and Asia. Emphasis placed on post-1800 political, socioeconomic and cultural developments.
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HIST 287 History of Japan Since Antiquity (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the history, geography, culture, and present position of Japan in the international community. Cardinal developments in a broad range of human activities will be covered in a chronological order.
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HIST& 126 World Civilizations I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly HIST 101 - CCN
Course Description
Examines the growth and development of various civilizations from the Stone Age to 1100. Emphasis is on political, economic, religious, and cultural similarities and differences among these civilizations.
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HIST& 127 World Civilizations II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly HIST 102 - CCN
Course Description
Examines the growth and development of various civilizations from the Renaissance to 1815. Emphasis is on the ideas which spawned religious, economic, political, and scientific revolutions and their impact on various civilizations.
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