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ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)
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(formerly ENGL 103)
Prereq: ENGL& 101 with 2.0 grade or better.
Writing and analyzing argumentative essays that logically support and develop a claim (thesis); writing a research paper using the MLA or APA style of documentation; researching data using the latest research tools available, including electronic databases and the Internet; becoming information competent.
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ENGL 107 Composition III: Writing About Literature (5 credits)
GER-CM
Prereq: ENGL& 101 with grade of 2.0 or better.
Writing expository and argumentative essays based upon literary readings and studies.
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ENGL& 111 Intro to Literature (5 credits)
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Literary works and techniques through analyses of representative fiction, drama and poetry emphasizing the relationship of content and expression through form.
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ENGL& 112 Intro to Fiction (5 credits)
GER-HM
Introduction to the literary genre of fiction, including short stories and novels.
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ENGL& 113 Intro to Poetry (5 credits)
GER-HM
Course designed to familiarize students with form, content and expression in poetry from ancient to contemporary times.
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ENGL& 114 Intro to Dramatic Literature (5 credits)
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Form and expression of great works of the theater from Ancient Greece to the present.
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ENGL 145 Research for the 21st Century (5 credits)
Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
This course develops a framework for research in the online environment and helps students to build skills and techniques for success as an online learner. Through a quarter-long research project on a global issue, participants will examine various strategies for locating, evaluating and applying information resources in the research process with attention to information issues like intellectual property, censorship and freedom of information.
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ENGL 204 The Bible as Literature (5 credits)
GER-HM
A course designed to show the themes, structures and literary merits of the Bible.
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ENGL 205 Introduction to Mythology (5 credits)
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A survey of mythologies from two or more cultures with some study of what myth is and how it informs literature. Topics may vary.
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ENGL 207 Native American Literature (5 credits)
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Native American Literature: its themes, issues, symbols, application to personal, family and regional cultures.
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ENGL 210 Multicultural American Literature (5 credits)
GER-HM
Celebrating the rich diversity of American voices, ENGL 210 focuses on the literary contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latinas/Latinos and Native Americans and introduces the literary genres of poetry, fiction, drama and essay as it explores the dominant themes that have shaped the American literary tradition.
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ENGL 214 Screenwriting I (5 credits)
GER-HM
A writer’s workshop focused on outlining, structuring, formatting and writing a screenplay to meet the standards of the American film industry for feature film. The course will cover plotting a story, developing characters and scene creation. Students will complete a story outline (Treatment) and two acts of a feature film, or an outline of a feature length script and an entire twenty to thirty minute short.
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ENGL& 220 Intro to Shakespeare (5 credits)
GER-HM
To familiarize the student with Elizabethan England and the three major types of Shakespearean drama: comedy, history and tragedy.
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ENGL& 226 British Literature I (5 credits)
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To familiarize the student with the main types of literature written during a specified period in England: 800 to 1660.
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ENGL& 227 British Literature II (5 credits)
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To familiarize the student with the main types of literature written during a specified period in England: 1660 to 1832.
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ENGL& 228 British Literature III (5 credits)
GER-HM
A study of representative works of literature, tracing ideas and trends in literary art from the late Romantic period through Victorian, Modern, Postmodern and Postcolonial literature.
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ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)
GER-CM
Prereq: ENGL& 101 with grade of 2.0 or better.
Learn the principles of organizing, developing and expressing technical information. Study rhetorical patterns common to scientific and technical disciplines. Also understand technical writing conventions as they apply to students during their academic careers.
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ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I (5 credits)
GER-HM
A creative writing course which instructs in structure, form and content of fiction, poetry and plays.
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ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II (5 credits)
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Writing short stories.
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ENGL& 238 Creative Writing III (5 credits)
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Writing poetry.
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ENGL 239 World Literature (5 credits)
GER-HM
Explores the rich diversity of world cultures through fiction, poetry and drama.
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ENGL& 244 American Literature I (5 credits)
GER-HM
Survey of American literature from its early origins to the Civil War.
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ENGL& 245 American Literature II (5 credits)
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Survey of American literature from mid-nineteenth century to World War I.
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ENGL& 246 American Literature III (5 credits)
GER-HM
Survey of 20th Century literature to the present.
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ENGL 249 Creative Writing: Special Projects (5 credits)
GER-HM
Concentrates on producing original writings in a specific genre. Each quarter will focus on a particular genre such as screenwriting, science fiction, mystery, play writing or autobiography.
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ENGL 250 Shakespeare Festival (10 credits)
Familiarizes students with Shakespearean drama, elements of drama and elements of the theater. Students must attend the Ashland, Ore. festival.
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ENGL 256 Advanced Composition - Portfolio (3 credits)
Prereq: ENGL& 101 , ENGL& 102 , ENGL 107 , and ENGL 235 with a 2.0 or better.
Advanced study in rhetoric concentrating on the revision process in writing and editing. Required capstone course for student completion of Pierce College’s Written Communication Endorsement.
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ENGL 264 Literature of U.S. Slavery and Abolition (5 credits)
GER-HM
Study and analysis of slave narrative and other works written about and/or during the era of slavery in the United States, to provide a better understanding of the surrounding conditions and issues.
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ENGL 265 American Literature: Comedy, Humor and Satire (5 credits)
GER-HM
Theory and practice of comedy, humor and satire. Concentration on American humor, its distinctive characteristics and importance in American Literature.
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ENGL 266 Women Writers: Voices from the International Mosaic (5 credits)
GER-HM
Emphasis on twentieth century women writers across the international spectrum.
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ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering (5 credits)
GER-NS
Prereq: MATH 096 or instructor permission.
Introduction to the engineering profession and the design process. Introduction to graphical communication, engineering materials, structures, problem solving and computer applications. Includes lab activities, teamwork, field trips and a design project.
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ENGR 142 Computer Programming (C++) for Engineers (5 credits)
Prereq: MATH& 141 with grade of 2.0 or better.
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. C/C++ language implementation. Syntax, variables, statements, control structures, loops, functions, data structures, files, pointers, memory use. Procedural and object-oriented programming. Objects, inheritance, polymorphism.
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ENGR& 204 Electrical Circuits (6 credits)
Prereq: PHYS& 223 and MATH& 152 , MATH 238 is recommended.
An introduction to electrical engineering through basic circuit and system concepts. Topics include resistors, sources, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalents and RLC circuits. Solution of first and second order linear differential equations associated with basic circuit forms will be used.
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ENGR& 214 Statics (5 credits)
Prereq: MATH 152 and PHYS 221 (both which may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission.
Introduction to the principles of Statics. Analysis of two-dimensional and three-dimensional force systems, free-body diagrams and equilibrium equations, analysis of trusses, frames, machines, centroids and distributed forces friction applications. Vector methods used throughout the course.
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ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
Prereq: ENGR& 214 , MATH& 152 and PHYS& 221 or instructor permission.
Introduction to the principles of dynamics. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using equilibrium, work-energy and impulse-momentum methods. Vector methods used throughout the course.
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ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
Prereq: CHEM& 161 and MATH& 152 and PHYS& 221 (all which may be taken concurrently), or instructor permission.
Introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, properties, processes and equations of state. First law analysis of closed and open systems; energy interactions, work and heat, steady flow devices. Second law analysis of closed systems; heat engines, refrigeration, Carnot cycle, entropy and work potential. Introduction to power cycles.
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ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials (5 credits)
Prereq: ENGR& 214 , MATH& 152 and PHYS 221 , or instructor permission.
Introduction to the principles of mechanics of materials. Analysis of stress, strain and deformation in solid materials. Development of the relationships between load, stress and deformation in columns, shafts and beams. Analysis and design of members under tension, compression, shear, torsion and bending.
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ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)
GER-NS
An introductory non-lab natural science course designed to develop the ability to critically analyze environmental concepts and issues. The course will cover essential topics in scientific analysis, ecosystems, pollution, population, urbanization, natural resources and other environmental issues. Field trip required.
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ENVS 140 Western Water Problems (5 credits)
GER-NS
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)
GER-NS
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)
GER-NS
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)
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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FASH 160 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising (5 credits)
Survey of the fashion industry from early development to present. Students will analyze the interrelationships of the many different industries involved in the design, production and distribution of all types of apparel and accessories.
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FASH 162 Fashion Design and Clothing Construction Analysis (5 credits)
Provides working knowledge of the design and construction skills valued in today’s fashion marketplace. Students will develop the skills necessary to analyze, evaluate and specify the quality of apparel design and production relative to consumer value.
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FASH 163 Consumer Textiles (5 credits)
Designed for those whose career direction will require knowledge of textiles as part of the professional prerequisites of the industry. Specific career fields include, but are not limited to, fashion merchandising, retailing, interior design and fashion design. This study of textiles will provide in-depth information in the areas of fiber properties, yarn and fabric production, coloring, printing, finishing, care and renovation of textiles.
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FCA 120 Basic Fire Investigation (3 credits)
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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FCA 132 Technical Writing for Fire Service (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to developing the skills for clear writing, grammar, spelling and punctuation effective in any written work. Students will complete practical applications that will be used in fire service report writing.
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FCA 137 Introduction to System Design (5 credits)
This course provides an overview of the types of building hazard categories, specific hazards and methods used to choose the appropriate types and degrees of detection and suppression. Industry standards and variations will be discussed using National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. In addition, students will match environment to occupancy hazard classification and demonstrate knowledge of special hazard classification and systems.
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FCA 152 Building Construction (2 credits)
This course provides an overview of the engineering principles of building construction, characteristics of building classifications, fire and life safety devices and assemblies, fire loading, fire resistance and flame spread ratings. Special attention will focus on construction techniques and utilization of building construction knowledge for pre-planning fire potential, meeting competency standards defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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FCA 155 Fire Instructor I (3 credits)
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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FCA 157 Public Information Officer (2 credits)
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 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035.
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FCA 160 Tactics I (2 credits)
This course is a review and study of basic principles and methods utilizing fire department personnel, equipment and apparatus. Instruction will include knowledge of fire behavior factors common to fire incidents as well as tactical and operational considerations. Students will examine what incident managers must know to minimize or negate the effects of fire, heat and smoke including identifying the Incident Management System (IMS), its basic components and explain how it can be used as a scene management tool.
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FCA 170 Hazardous Materials Awareness (1 credit)
This course is a detailed look at the skills necessary to respond safely to hazardous materials emergencies. Derived from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 Edition. This course will assist students with the proper techniques vital to managing all hazardous materials incidents that include recognizing the presence of hazardous materials, protecting themselves, securing the area and calling for trained personnel.
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FCA 173 Fire Service and Response to Terrorism (5 credits)
Explores the many aspects of terrorist attacks from actions taken prior to an incident to operations at the scene and afterward. Provides fire service with comprehensive strategic and tactical information pertaining to prevention, preparedness, recognition, response and recovery from terrorist attacks. Special emphasis on explosive, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents. Other topics include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), incident management, technical and mass decontamination, special operational considerations and lessons learned from actual global incidents.
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FCA 175 Fire Safety Officer (2 credits)
This course is an introduction to the duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (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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FCA 177 Wildland Urban Interface (3 credits)
This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional units include interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations and firefighter safety in the interface.
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FCA 180 Fire Administration (3 credits)
This course is an introduction into relationships and issues in personnel administration within the context of fire-related organizations. Topics include human resource management, financial management, customer service, training and education, health and safety, laws and ethics.
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FCA 195 Fire Officer I (4 credits)
Prereq: FCA 270
This course is an introduction to a fire officer’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (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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FCA 205 Testing H2O Systems (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to testing of water-based suppression systems principles. Performance outcomes will include I&T of water-based fire protection systems, hydrant flow test, fire pump test and forward flow test of backflow preventers.
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FCA 255 Fire Instructor II (3 credits)
Prereq: FCA 155
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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FCA 259 Legal Aspects of Fire Service (3 credits)
This course introduces the federal, state and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability and a review of relevant court cases.
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FCA 260 Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (2 credits)
Prereq: FCA 160
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).
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FCA 261 Hazardous Material On-Scene Incident Commander (2 credits)
Prereq: FCA 270
Examines regulatory issues, hazard analysis, multi-agency contingency planning, response personnel, multi-agency response resources, agency policies, procedures and implementation, public education and emergency information systems, health and safety, command post dynamics, strategic and tactical considerations, recovery and termination procedures and program evaluation.
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FCA 262 Disaster and Fire Defense Planning (4 credits)
This course examines concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning and response to fires and natural disasters, including Incident Command System (ICS), mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disasters, earthquake preparedness and disaster recovery.
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FCA 265 Fire Officer II (4 credits)
Prereq: FCA 155 and FCA 195 .
This course is an introduction to a fire officer’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (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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FCA 270 Hazardous Materials Operations (2 credits)
Prereq: FCA 170
This course meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2002 edition requirements and expands on the awareness level to an operational ability to control, contain and confine hazardous materials. Course elements include basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at an incident involving the release of a hazardous material for the purpose of protecting persons, property and the environment from the effects of the release.
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FCA 272 Negotiation (3 credits)
This course introduces a critical skill needed for effective management. Negotiation explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution. Content includes basic elements of conflict and negotiation, the processes of communication, persuasion and ethical judgment, external influences on negotiations and breakdowns in the negotiation process.
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FCA 274 Occupational Safety and Health for Fire Service (4 credits)
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational safety and health as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials and technical rescue.
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FCA 280 Advanced Fire Administration (4 credits)
Prereq: FCA 180
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of fire departments preparing fire officers to be fire administrators. Instruction will include various components of the fire service organization, cultural differences, line and staff functions including personnel management, recruitment and hiring practices, legal aspects, disciplinary actions, communication skills, safety practices, budgetary practices and ethics.
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FCA 285 Fire and Life Safety Educator (3 credits)
This course prepares students in comprehensive community fire and injury prevention programs designed to eliminate or mitigate situations that endanger lives, health, property or the environment. Course elements include documenting, scheduling, selecting, presenting, developing, implementing and evaluating within a framework of instructional methodology and concepts. This course is an introduction to a public fire and life safety educator’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator (2005).
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FCA 295 Fire Officer III (4 credits)
Prereq: FCA 255 and FCA 265 .
This course provides the basic tools for analyzing and evaluating budgets, programs, policies, personnel and management systems within the fire service organization. Data interpretation and planning are major elements addressed in this course. Enhancement of fire service leadership decision-making capabilities is the primary focus of this course. Prepares the student for the requirements as written by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2003 edition.
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FRCH& 121 French I (5 credits)
GER-HM
The first quarter of a sequential beginning course in spoken and written French language.
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FRCH& 122 French II (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: FRCH& 121 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or 1 year high school French plus placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
Continuation of FRCH& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.
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FRCH& 123 French III (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: FRCH& 122 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or 2 years high school French plus placement in ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.
Continuation of FRCH& 122 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding the French language.
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GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
GER-SS
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 subfields of geography. The Earth Science Tradition: xartography, physical geography and the geography of natural resources. Culture-Environment Tradition: population geography, cultural geography and the 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)
GER-SS
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 The Americas, Australia, Europe and New Zealand (5 credits)
GER-SS
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 New Zealand. 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 160 Africa, Middle East and Asia (5 credits)
GER-SS
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)
GER-SS
An examination of the relationships between humans and their environments. 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 cultural, economic, political, population and urban geography.
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GEOG 205 Physical Geography (5 credits)
GER-NS
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 the 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. Non-lab course.
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GEOG 207 Economic Geography (5 credits)
GER-SS
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)
GER-NS
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 the 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. Lab included.
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GEOG 250 Introduction to Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (5 credits)
GER-NS
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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GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)
GER-NS
A study of minerals, rocks and the dynamic processes that shape the earth’s surface over time, including earth’s tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, landslides, streams and coastlines. Special topics such as resources or climate change may be included. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trip required. Labs included.
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GEOL& 103 Historical Geology (5 credits)
GER-NS
A study of the development and interactions of the earth’s crust, life, oceans and atmosphere through geologic time, in order to provide perspective on present-day global environmental concerns. Includes studies of the formation and break-up of supercontinents, global climate change, fossils, 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 107 Exploring Earth Science (5 credits)
GER-NS
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& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)
GER-NS
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 112 Geoharzards and Natural Disasters (5 credits)
GER-NS
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& 115 Geology of National Parks (5 credits)
GER-NS
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. Lab included. Field trips required.
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GEOL& 120 Volcanoes (5 credits)
GER-NS
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)
GER-NS
Prereq: GEOL& 101 or GEOL& 103 or instructor permission.
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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GEOL 220 Earth Resources and the Environment (5 credits)
GER-NS
Prereq: GEOL& 101 or instructor permission.
The study of Earth’s resources, including geologic origin, environmental issues, mineral law, economics and uses. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trips required. Lab included.
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GEOL 283 Regional Geology (5 credits)
GER-NS
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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GERM& 121 German I (5 credits)
GER-HM
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.
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GERM& 122 German II (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: GERM& 121 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or 1 year high school German plus placement in ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.
Continuation of GERM& 121 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding German.
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GERM& 123 German III (5 credits)
GER-HM
Prereq: GERM& 122 , 2 years high school German plus placement in ENGL& 101 ; or GERM& 122 , or instructor permission.
Continuation of GERM& 122 stressing speaking, reading, writing and understanding German.
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HIST& 126 World Civilizations I (5 credits)
GER-SS
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)
GER-SS
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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HIST& 128 World Civilizations III (5 credits)
GER-SS
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.
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HIST& 156 History of U. S. I (5 credits)
GER-SS
A survey of the economic, social, political and diplomatic history of the United States from the period of European expansion to 1840.
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