2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Prefixes


COURSE PREFIXES

PREFIX DEPARTMENT
ACCT ACCOUNTING
ASL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ANTH ANTHROPOLOGY
ART ART
ASTR ASTRONOMY
ATMOS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
BIOL BIOLOGY
BUS BUSINESS
BTECA/BTECM BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MNGT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CHEM CHEMISTRY
COLLG COLLEGE SUCCESS
CMST COMMUNICATION STUDIES
CIS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CNE COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING
CONST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CS COMPUTER SCIENCE
DHYG DENTAL HYGIENE
DDSGN DIGITAL DESIGN
DRMA DRAMA
ECED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECON ECONOMICS
EDUC EDUCATION
EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
ENGR ENGINEERING
ENGL ENGLISH
ENVS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FASH FASHION MERCHANDISING
FCA FIRE COMMAND
FRCH FRENCH
GEOG GEOGRAPHY
GEOL GEOLOGY
GERM GERMAN
HIST HISTORY
HSEM HOMELAND SECURITY
HSCI HEALTH SCIENCES
HSSA HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE
HUM HUMANITIES
INFO INFORMATION STUDIES
INTS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ISS INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCE
JAPN JAPANESE
JOURN JOURNALISM
KINS KINESIOLOGY
KREA KOREAN
MATH MATHEMATICS
MUSC MUSIC
NSCI NATURAL SCIENCE
NURS NURSING
NAC NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED
NUTR NUTRITION
OSH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OCEA OCEANOGRAPHY
PHIL PHILOSOPHY
PE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYS PHYSICS
POLS POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYC PSYCHOLOGY
READ READING
RUSS RUSSIAN
SSMH SOCIAL SERVICE MENTAL HEALTH
SOC SOCIOLOGY
SPAN SPANISH
VT VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

 

 
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • FRCH& 121 French I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly FRNCH 101 - CCN

    Course Description
    The first quarter of a sequential beginning course in spoken and written French language.
  
  • FRCH& 122 French II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly FRNCH 102 - CCN

    Prerequisite FRCH& 121 with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 1 year high school French plus placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Continuation of FRCH& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.
  
  • FRCH& 123 French III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly FRNCH 103 - CCN

    Prerequisite FRCH& 122 with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 2 years high school French; or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Continuation of FRCH& 122 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • GERM& 121 German I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly GERMN 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 German language and culture.
  
  • GERM& 122 German II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly GERMN 102 - CCN

    Prerequisite GERM& 121  with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 1 year high school German plus placement in ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission

    Course Description
    Continuation of GERM& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding German.
  
  • GERM& 123 German III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly GERMN 103 - CCN

    Prerequisite GERM& 122  with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 2 years high school German plus placement in ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Continuation of GERM& 122 stressing speaking, reading and writing
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • HIST& 128 World Civilizations III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 103 -CCN

    Course Description
    Examines the growth and development of the modern nation state from 1815 to the present. Emphasis is centered on political, economic, religious, and social developments in major civilizations and their impact on a regional and global scale.
  
  • HIST& 156 History of US I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 241 -CCN

    Course Description
    A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from the period of European expansion to 1840.
  
  • HIST& 157 History of US II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 242 - CCN

    Course Description
    A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from 1840 to 1900.
  
  • HIST& 158 History of US II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 243 - CCN

    Course Description
    A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from 1900 to present.
  
  • HIST& 159 History of US IV (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 244 - CCN

    Course Description
    A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from 1939 to present.
  
  • HIST& 214 Pacific Northwest History (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly HIST 264 - CCN

    Course Description
    History of Washington and the Pacific Northwest: exploration, settlement, economic development, growth of government and social institutions.
  
  • HSEM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)



    Prerequisite This is a required first course to enter the HSEM degree program. Must earn a grade of 2.0 or better before taking other HSEM courses.

    Course Description
    Provides groundwork on which emergency services can build a strong foundation for disaster and emergency management for homeland security in the 21st century. Addresses issues, policies, questions, best practices, and lessons learned through recent years; requirements of NFPA® 1600, Standard on Emergency Management and exposure to new and developing theories, practices, and technology in emergency management.
  
  • HSEM 103 Disaster Recovery and Response (2 credits)



    Prerequisite HSEM 102  and HSEM 120  with at least a 2.0 grade in each of these classes or program coordinator approval.

    Course Description
    The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about response and recovery operations in the profession of emergency management. Students will utilize problem based learning by analyzing actual disaster events and applying the theories, principals, and practice of response and recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by special populations and how to address these special needs in natural disaster response and recovery.
  
  • HSEM 104 Developing and Managing Volunteer Resources (2 credits)



    Prerequisite HSEM 102  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    This course will focus on methods and procedures for involving private-sector organizations and volunteers in emergency management programs in ways which benefit both parties. The focus of the course is on maximizing the effectiveness of volunteer resources by implementing a people-oriented system that addresses defining volunteer roles, designing a plan of action, recruiting volunteers, training individuals who volunteer and motivation and maintenance of a successful program. Participants will acquire skills and knowledge to make appropriate volunteer assignments that enhance the effectiveness of an integrated emergency management system.
  
  • HSEM 105 Concepts, Policy & Doctrine for Tribal Emergency Management (5 credits)



    Course Description
    This course provides the groundwork on which Tribal Emergency Management can build a strong foundation of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation for their communities.
  
  • HSEM 110 Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (2 credits)



    Course Description
    This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features, and principles and organization structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200 requirements).
  
  • HSEM 111 Tribal Incident Management Systems (2 credits)



    Course Description
    This course introduces the Incident Management Structures (Ex. ICS) commonly utilized in Indian Country. It explains the relationship between various incident management structures and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and affords students an opportunity to share with other Tribal Emergency Management professionals other common and uncommon structures they have experienced or would like to explore.
  
  • HSEM 120 All Hazards Emergency Planning (3 credits)



    Prerequisite HSEM 102  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    This course is designed to introduce students to developing an effective emergency planning system. This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. Emphasis will be placed on hazard/risk analysis and planning team development. Other topics, such as Continuity of Operations (COOP), Emergency Support Functions, National Response Plan, Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and contingency planning for areas such as Special Needs (Vulnerable Populations) or Animal Sheltering are included.
  
  • HSEM 121 Planning for Tribal Emergency Management (3 credits)



    Course Description
    This course is designed to introduce current or future Tribal Emergency Management professionals to plans and the planning process. Emphasis will be placed on hazard and risk analysis and planning team development.  Other topics will include emergency management planning with non-tribal partners and communities, as well as a focus on planning for vulnerable populations including but not limited to tribal elders.
  
  • HSEM 130 Technology in Emergency Management (3 credits)



    Prerequisite HSEM 102  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    This class provides a detailed overview of the technology used, and also clearly explains how the technology is applied in the field of emergency management. Students will learn how to utilize technology in emergency planning, response, recovery and mitigation efforts and they’ll uncover the key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. Course overviews include: Web Emergency Operations Center (EOC), using technology with training and exercises, reverse 911 notification systems, video conferencing/downlinks and Geographic Information System (GIS)/ Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities.
  
  • HSEM 135 Mapping and Data Analysis Tools (3 credits)



    Course Description
    Mapping tools provide a series of visual maps including modeling or a simulation of disaster effects on a specific community. Introduces students to mapping tools and desktop applications for mapping to conduct emergency planning, data analysis, and resource management for emergency management.
  
  • HSEM 157 Public Information Officer (2 credits)



    Course Description
    The course is designed to train participants for coordinating and disseminating information released during emergency operations and for assisting in the scheduling and coordination of news conferences and similar media events. After completing this course the student will have met the sections required for Public Information Officer as outlined by NFPA 1035.
  
  • HSEM 160 Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Provides current and relevant information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. Student will gain insight into the key players involved in emergency management, local and state issues, particularly as they need to interact and work with FEMA and other federal agencies. Course components include identifying terrorism, causes of terrorism, preventing terrorist attacks, responding to terrorism attacks and avoidance in communication and leadership collapse.
 

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