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2021-22 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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F S 103 - American Film History 2: 1967 to the Present 5 Credits
This course will cover American cinema after the studio system focusing on the rise of The New Hollywood of the 1970s and the American independent film movement of the 1990s. This course serves primarily a historical survey of American Cinema but will also include film analysis.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Student seeking humanities distribution credits and film studies majors.
Active Date 20190610T09:30:54
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
The course will cover four main topics:
- The Studio System - This section will be a review of the studio system and the Golden Age of Hollywood
- Rise of The New Hollywood - This section will cover the period from 1967-1980 as Hollywood began restructuring itself after the studio system.
- The Return of Hollywood - This section will cover the late 1970s and 1980s as the studios began reasserting control mainstream American cinema.
- Rise of the “Indies” - This section will cover the late 1980s to the present as a new generation of independent film makes began to challenge the conventions of Hollywood studio films.
Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze the elements of specific film genres as well as the historical and artistic evolution of those genres.
Identify and discuss the basic elements of cinematography.
Analyze how narratives function in specific scenes within films.
Identify the classical Hollywood style as well as the alternative styles that developed afterwards.
Appraise the cultural and historical value of a film by establishing the context of individual films to their respective historical milieu.
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F S 107 - Society in Film 2 Credits
This is a late start, introductory course that will use film as means to analyze a particular social theme or issue. An introduction to formal film analysis will also be integrated into the course.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students who need help in developing both general education and critical thinking skills.
Active Date 2011-07-06
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
In-class and out-of class film viewings followed by both discussions and lectures.
Readings relevant both to film and the particular theme chosen by the instructor.
Students will be evaluated through written assignments, class discussions, and examinations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Think critically about film as something other than a storytelling medium.
Recognize a film’s cultural subtexts.
Recognize the relationship between society and film.
Analyze and interpret films individually and in group discussion.
Communicate their own experience and thinking on a particular social issue through the analysis and interpretation of film.
Understand and use the language of film and film criticism.
Participate in a variety of types of discourse about film.
Reflect upon artistic, cultural, and intellectual traditions and contemporary influences in film.
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F S 110 - Introduction to Film 5 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to film study examining the different categorization of films (comedy, drama, documentary, film noir, horror) as well as at the technical language of filmmaking (camera work, editing, sound).
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve
Student seeking humanities distribution credits and film studies majors.
Active Date 20190610T09:30:50
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- In the Beginning: this section will look at early Hollywood film though comedy and the short films of the Lumiere brothers and other initial filmmakers.
- Film Noir: this section is an introduction to the genre and its history as it is linked to the Production Code
- Psychological thrillers: this section covers the rise of the psychological thriller/detective film as it is linked to the advent of psycho analysis in Hollywood.
- Social Commentary: this section examines the elements of New Hollywood and the rise of political messages in films
- Documentary: a study of the genre conventions of documentary films and the way these films differ from Hollywood feature films.
- New Genres: a view towards the hybridization of films that result in experimental mash-ups such as Get Out, Meet the Patels and Black Panther where genre becomes a means towards a more complex end product.
Student Learning Outcomes
Differentiate specific film genres in order to identify key narrative tropes.
Identify and discuss the basic elements of cinematography.
Identify the classical Hollywood style as well as the alternative narrative styles that oppose it
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F S 112 - Women in Film 5 Credits
This course will look at the depiction of women in the world of film through the work of different directors and historical time periods. We will examine diverse depictions of masculinity and femininity and uncover the relationship between these depictions and society.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Any student interested in cinema, Women’s Studies, and/or seeking Humanities distribution/transfer credits/concentration in Film Studies.
Active Date 2016-01-13
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA - Diversity & Globalism
- Humanities Area I
Course Outline
We will study films related to specific directors, genres, themes or topics dealing with gender. Films may include film noir, documentary, comedy, national cinemas, silent film, thrillers, Nair, Campion, or Copola.
Topics will vary, but the emphasis will be on the analysis and interpretation of film from multiple perspectives and/or disciplines.
The course content will vary depending on the focus of the course. For example a course focused on Women Directors of Today would include films by Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chada, Nora Ephron, and Jodi Foster.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to recognize specific film genres.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic elements of film analysis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ways gender is visually represented.
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and social contexts of gender constructions.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate different categories of gender.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the social conventions of gender.
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F S 116 - Horror and Fantasy in Film 5 Credits
Horror and fantasy films are often relegated as ‘light’ or insubstantial entertainment. While they can certainly provide amusement, these films often reveal much about the culture from which they emerge. In this class, then, we will be looking closely at these very important cultural subtexts. Some of the specific subgenres that may be covered include: science fiction, thrillers, slasher films, zombie films, etc.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Student seeking humanities distribution credits and film studies majors.
Active Date 20190610T09:30:45
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
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Basic film literacy - learning the language of film and how to approach film analysis that goes beyond basic plot descriptions
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Genre - go over what makes up a genre in general and the specifics of the course’s specific genres
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Historical contextualization - establish historical and cultural backgrounds for the specific films as well as the chosen film genres
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Analysis - Introduce analytical concepts such as (but not limited to) psychoanalysis, formalist film theory, feminist theory, etc.
Student Learning Outcomes
Differentiate specific film genres in order to identify key narrative tropes.
Identify and discuss the basic elements of cinematography.
Analyze films by applying principles of cinematic theories (such as psychoanalysis, feminist film theory, marxist film theory).
Appraise the cultural and historical value of a film by establishing the context of individual films to their respective historical milieu.
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F S 291 - Independent Studies 1 Credits
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Honor options are available.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who desire independent study in film studies.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:44
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study. (Contract forms are available in building 5 and in the Dean of Instruction’s office)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
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F S 292 - Independent Studies 2 Credits
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Honor options are available.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who desire independent study in film studies.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:44
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor that specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study. (Contract forms are available in building 5 and in the Dean of Instruction’s office)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
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F S 293 - Independent Studies 3 Credits
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Honor options are available.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who desire independent study in film studies.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:45
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 99
Total Contact Hours 99
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
Student Learning Outcomes
Instructor and student will develop appropriate outcomes for the project.
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F S 294 - Independent Studies 4 Credits
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Honor options are available.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who desire independent study in film studies.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:46
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 132
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
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F S 295 - Independent Studies 5 Credits
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Honor options are available.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who desire independent study in film studies.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:46
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will complete a given Film Studies project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen Film Studies area.
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French |
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FRCH 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 291.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Intermediate students interested in French language and culture beyond the beginning level.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:46
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Other 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor which specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to French studies that conforms to given requirements.
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FRCH 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 292.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Intermediate students interested in French language and culture beyond the beginning level.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:47
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Other 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor which specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to French that conforms to given requirements.
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FRCH 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 293.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Intermediate students interested in French language and culture beyond the beginning level.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:47
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Other 99
Total Contact Hours 99
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor which specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to French studies that conforms to given requirements.
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FRCH 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 294.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Intermediate students interested in French language and culture beyond the beginning level.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:49
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Other 132
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor which specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to French studies that conforms to given requirements.
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FRCH 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 295.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Intermediate students interested in French language and culture beyond the beginning level.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:49
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Other 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Students must fill out a contract with an instructor which specifies the objectives, the activities, the estimated work hours, the product and the method of evaluation for the proposed study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to French studies that conforms to given requirements.
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FRCH& 121 - French I 5 Credits
Students develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as cultural awareness of the global French speaking world.
Course Note Previously FREN 101.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Vocational students in fields such as Transportation or Hotel Management, and students seeking personal enrichment.
Active Date 20210211T14:42:47
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Communication Skills:
- Aural and oral: greetings, advertisements, numbers, idiomatic expressions for university, family, food, travel, work. Increasing fluency and vocabulary acquisition.
Knowledge Building:
- Reading, writing expressions, sentences, paragraphs. Some useful elements of grammar as necessary: articles, verb tenses, negatives, interrogatives, adjectives, prepositions and partitives in the context of usage.
Diversity and Culture:
- Life and culture of the French-speaking world: geographical locations and cultural practices in global francophone world such as Tahiti, Switzerland, and Haiti.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized.
Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support.
Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized.
Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the French language.
Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in France.
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FRCH& 122 - French II 5 Credits
Students continue to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as cultural awareness of the global French speaking world.
Pre-requisite(s) FRCH& 121 min 1.5
Course Note Previously FREN 102.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Vocational students in fields such as Transportation or Hotel Management, and students seeking personal enrichment.
Active Date 20210211T14:42:48
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Communication Skills:
- Aural and oral: increasing fluency and mastery of idiomatic expressions and vocabulary about cities, neighborhoods, numbers, television, time, weather, work, purchasing, quantities, advertising, and money.
Knowledge Building:
- Continued and increasingly complex reading, writing expressions, sentences, and paragraphs. Some useful elements of grammar in the context of usage: past tense verbs, direct and indirect objects, subjunctive, and imperatives.
Diversity and Culture:
- Continued exploration of the life and cultures of the French-speaking world: geographical locations and cultural practices in the global francophone world such as Mauritania, Morocco, Togo, and Niger.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized.
Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support.
Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized.
Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the French language.
Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in France.
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FRCH& 123 - French III 5 Credits
Students continue to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as cultural awareness of the global French speaking world.
Pre-requisite(s) FRCH& 122 min 1.5
Course Note Previously FREN 103.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Designed for transfer students to fulfill language requirements, students needing Humanities distribution credits, vocational students in the fields such as Transportation or Hotel Management, and students seeking personal enrichment.
Active Date 20210211T14:42:49
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Communication Skills:
- Aural and oral: increasing fluency and mastery of idiomatic expressions and vocabulary about body parts, health, dress and appearance, manners, feelings, politics, nature and the environment.
Knowledge Building:
- Continued and increasingly complex reading and writing expressions, sentences, and paragraphs. Some useful elements of grammar in the context of usage: reflexive verbs, adverbs, indirect objects, comparatives and superlatives, imperfect verb tense, interrogative pronouns, future and conditional tenses.
Diversity and Culture:
- Continued exploration of the life and cultures of the French-speaking world: geographical locations and cultural practices in the global francophone world such as Quebec, Madagascar, Guyana, Cameroun, and Senegal.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Express self in conversations on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions that have been highly practiced and memorized.
Interpretive. Answer questions and articulate the meaning of the main idea from simple, highly predictable oral, or written texts, with strong visual support.
Presentational. Present information in front of an audience on very familiar topics, using a variety of words, phrases and sentences that have been practiced and memorized.
Cultural. Use culturally appropriate gestures and formulaic expressions in highly practiced applications for interpersonal written and oral communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss concepts and information of other disciplines through the French language.
Communities. Participate in communities at home and abroad in France.
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FRCH& 221 - French IV 5 Credits
FRCH& 221-223 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Pre-requisite(s) FRCH& 123 min 1.5
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously FREN 201.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement; students needing Humanities distribution credits ; students interested in French language and cultures.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:21
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Texts of contemporary literary or social interest provide the focus for more advanced conversation, reading, and composition. Classes are conducted entirely in French.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Effectively articulate expression of self through participation in conversations on familiar topics and everyday life using correct sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Presentational. Effectively present information and own thoughts about familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Interpretive. Use appropriate language in appropriate context to answer questions and articulate main ideas and supporting details from a variety of texts.
Cultural. Use some culturally appropriate vocabulary, expressions, and gestures that reflect an understanding of cultural differences related to written and spoken communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss societal or environmental topics of interest through the target language either in small groups or in front of a large audience.
Communities. Reflect on their participation in communities at home and abroad in French.
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FRCH& 222 - French V 5 Credits
FRCH& 221-223 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Pre-requisite(s) FRCH& 221 min 1.5
Course Note Previously FREN 202.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement; students needing Humanities distribution credits ; students interested in French language and cultures.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:21
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Texts of contemporary literary or social interest provide the focus for more advanced conversation, reading, and composition. Classes are conducted entirely in French.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Effectively articulate expression of self through participation in conversations on familiar topics and everyday life using correct sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Presentational. Effectively present information and own thoughts about familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Interpretive. Use appropriate language in appropriate context to answer questions and articulate main ideas and supporting details from a variety of texts.
Cultural. Use some culturally appropriate vocabulary, expressions, and gestures that reflect an understanding of cultural differences related to written and spoken communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss societal or environmental topics of interest through the target language either in small groups or in front of a large audience.
Communities. Reflect on their participation in communities at home and abroad in French.
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FRCH& 223 - French VI 5 Credits
FRCH& 221-223 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Pre-requisite(s) FRCH& 222 min 1.5
Course Note Previously FREN 203.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Transfer students who need to fulfill a language requirement; students needing Humanities distribution credits ; students interested in French language and cultures.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:49
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Texts of contemporary literary or social interest provide the focus for more advanced conversation, reading, and composition. Classes are conducted entirely in French.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal. Effectively articulate expression of self through participation in conversations on familiar topics and everyday life using correct sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Presentational. Effectively present information and own thoughts about familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences in the language of study.
Interpretive. Use appropriate language in appropriate context to answer questions and articulate main ideas and supporting details from a variety of texts.
Cultural. Use some culturally appropriate vocabulary, expressions, and gestures that reflect an understanding of cultural differences related to written and spoken communication.
Comparisons. Compare and contrast own culture and language to derive meaning from visual or written texts.
Connections. Present and discuss societal or environmental topics of interest through the target language either in small groups or in front of a large audience.
Communities. Reflect on their participation in communities at home and abroad in French.
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GE SC 100 - Roots of Science 5 Credits
An introduction to the development of modern science is presented by integrating historical, philosophical and technological developments. A course in general science from a historical perspective. Emphasis on insights of key individuals to the development of proto-science and science. Major topics include brief histories of natural philosophy, medicine, geology, biology, and physics.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve General students.
Active Date 2016-03-02
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
I. The Big Picture: Nature of Science/Logical Thinking/The Big Ideas of Science
II. Aristotle and the Early Greeks
III. Hellenistic Natural Philosophy
IV.A Short History of Medicine
V. Rome and the Middle Ages
VI. The European Renaissance
VII. The 17th Century Scientific Revolution
VIII. Geology and the Age of Earth
IX. The Discovery of Biological Diversity
X. Darwin and the Evolution Revolution
XI. A Short History of Genetics
XII. Einstein and the Birth of Modern Physics
Student Learning Outcomes
An applied understanding of the nature of science and logical thinking.
An applied understanding of ancient contributions to the development of science.
An applied understanding of the development of evolutionary thought from biological and geological sources.
An applied understanding of the 20th century revolution in Physics.
An applied understanding of the development of medicine from magic-based to evidence-based.
An applied understanding of the development of our understanding of the physical world from natural philosophy to classical physics
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GE SC 101 - Backyard Science 5 Credits
This class will cover scientific concepts that surround each of us, whether we realize it or not. The course will emphasize a hands-on exploration of the natural world and help students to understand the functioning of the ecosystems in which they live and how we impact those ecosystems through our choices.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min. 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
FeesSL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve General Education Science students and students with an interest in urban agriculture
Active Date 20210403T10:08:50
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Scientific Method and the Metric System
- Chemical and Physical Properties of Water
- Water as a Resource
- Geology of Soil
- Composting and Decomposers: Worms, Fungi, and Microbes
- Backyard Botany
- Meteorology and Weather
- Fundamentals of Ecology and Species Interactions
- The Science of Food Energy: Production and Use
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the structure and function of ecosystems, including flow of energy, cycling of materials, and interconnection of living organisms.
Design, conduct and present results of experiments or observational studies focused on specific environmental problems.
Describe how the scientific method can be used to find solutions to various environmental problems.
Correctly use laboratory and field techniques when conducting experiments and observational studies.
Describe how geologic and atmospheric conditions affect both short-term and long-term states of ecosystems.
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GE SC 190 - Science Seminar 1 Credits
Lecture discussion in biology, geology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, computer science, technology and other scientific disciplines. Presentations will be made by faculty on research topics and subjects of general scientific interest. The methodology of science will be a theme through the course.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students interested in a variety of scientific topics
Active Date 20210403T10:08:50
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 48
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Variable.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will identify the scientific significance of the topics presented.
Students will discuss the relationship of the scientific topics presented to their own lives or fields of study.
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GE SC 191 - Science Seminar II 1 Credits
For those that have already taken science seminar, but wish to continue to enjoy the series. Lectures and discussion in biology, geology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, computer science, technology and other scientific disciplines. Presentations will be made by faculty on research topics and subjects of general scientific interest. The methodology of science will be a theme through the course.
Pre-requisite(s) GE SC 190
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students who have already taken GE SC 190, but wish to continue to attend the science seminar series.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:51
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 48
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Variable.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will identify the scientific significance of the topics presented.
Students will discuss the relationship of the scientific topics presented to their own lives or fields of study.
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GE SC 199 - Science Tutor Training 1 Credits
Instruction and experience for tutors in science.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note This class is only for students who are currently hired as tutors.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Tutors in the Physical and Life Sciences.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:50
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 15
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
- Roles of a tutor
- Approaches and methods of tutoring science
- Learning styles; Learning disabilities; Empathy and sympathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Note-taking strategies and study skills in science
- Preparation for tests and test-taking strategies
- Strategies to help ESL students
- Coping with difficult tutoring situations
- Coordination between science tutors and science instructors
- In-class and in-lab tutoring for science courses
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will describe tutoring and tutoring responsibilities based on basic tutoring guidelines and philosophies of the Tutoring Center.
Upon observation, students will successfully begin and end a tutoring session using best practices.
Students will demonstrate appropriate communication skills in interactions with students/tutees.
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GEOG 100 - Survey of Geography 5 Credits
Introduces students to the field of geography by focusing on various subfields: historical, physical, urban, economic, cultural and population geography. Depending on the interests of the class and instructor, a specific regional emphasis may be included.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Transportation, communications, hospitality, business, transfer students and any others interested.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA - Diversity & Globalism
- Social Science Area I
Course Outline
1. What is Geography?
2. The Physical Environment
3. Historical Geography
4. Population & Demography
5. Urban Geography
6. Economic Geography, Globalization & Development
7. Cultural Geography
Student Learning Outcomes
To achieve a high level of basic geographic literacy as expressed on quizzes and tests and in homework assignments.
To become well-informed about a region of the world through individual research projects.
To refine skills in critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication, as demonstrated in class discussions and written work..
To learn from, with and about people from a wide variety of backgrounds demonstrated during class discussions and group activities.
To stress communications between groups as a means of achieving better understanding and mutual respect demonstrated during class discussions and group activities.
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GEOG 120 - World Geography 5 Credits
Explores the different regions of the world from the perspectives of cultural, historical, physical, political and economic geography.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Transfer academic students, Freight Forwarding, students, General interest students.
Active Date 20190625T13:36:38
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA - Diversity & Globalism
- Social Science Area I
Course Outline
A geographical perspective on the modern world is presented in regional contexts. Local and global connections are explored, including: how political and economic systems are organized; the vital importance of population and demographics; the role of supra-national entities; how ethnicity, gender, language and religion define cultures; the legacy of colonialism on the landscape; the ramifications of climate change for human and physical systems; the historical roots of regional conflict; how various environmental contexts constrain or facilitate economic development; how media images and stereotypes have help to define countries and regions.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate basic geographical literacy by identifying and describing significant physical and human characteristics of the regions
Explain geographical concepts using a variety of maps, charts and graphs from different sources
Apply geographical concepts and terms to current global issues and predict how different regions will be impacted by these events in the future
Employ a global framework to critically evaluate world events and to compare different cultural perspectives on current issues
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GEOG 160 - Global Trade Geography 5 Credits
A survey both the economic geography among various world regions as well as trends in global trade patterns. Course content focuses on four specific thematic areas: demographic trends (population and urban patterns), economic (dominant economic activities, industries and their geographic distribution), trade-related political environment and overall trade performance (emphasis on U.S. trade). The course will focus on contemporary issues with some historical background.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Business students, freight forwarding, travel & transportation.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
The course will be organized into three sections:
The first section (weeks 1-3) will cover: introduction to the regionalization of demographics, economic activity and trade; survey of demographic characteristics and trends among regions of the world (including population growth, urbanization, age structure and literacy).
The second section (weeks 4-6) will cover: economic characteristics and trends including structure of economies, growth industries, geographic distribution of economic activities.
The third section (weeks 7-11) will cover: local political environments (political stability/instability, local conflicts and regulatory environments); national trade policies; and bilateral and multilateral trade performance over the last 10 years.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of: basic factors affecting trade; knowledge of demographic and economic characteristics of world trading regions; knowledge of trading patterns of various world trading regions over the last 20 years.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural and political factors that influence trade. Knowledge of location of places: countries and cities.
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GEOG 200 - Introduction to Human Geography 5 Credits
Human geography examines the complex relationship between people and the environment including population and human movement, language, religion, economic activities and urban development.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Distance learning, transfer, anthropology & general college population.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Human Geography
2. Language
3. Population
4. Religion
5. Politics
6. Urban - Geographic concepts
7. Urban - Cultural concepts
8. Economic - Industry
9. Economic - Agriculture
10. Future of Geography
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate awareness of aspects of human geography (i.e. - list above).
Become well-informed on global cultural diversity.
Develop and refine skills in critical and creative thinking, and written communication.
Achieve an awareness of global and local human geography issues.
Develop data interpretation skills pertaining to map, graph, and statistical data interpretation.
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GEOG 205 - Physical Geography 5 Credits
Physical geography is the study of the Earth’s surface and the various physical and biological systems that interact on, and shape, its surface. Includes an overview of the Earth’s physical and environmental systems, the patterns of climate, habitats and landforms and human interactions with these systems. Particular focus on local natural hazards as they relate to physical geography. Presented within the context of a global, North American and local (Washington) perspective.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Transfer, geology.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Week:
1 Introduction to Physical Geography
2 Global Physical Systems
3 The Global Climate System
4 Ecosystems
5 The Earth’s Biomes
6 Human-Environmental Interface
7 The Earth’s Structure & Major Landforms
8 Weathering and Landforms
9 Survey of Landforms
10 Washington/Puget Sound Landforms
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the tools and working terminology of the physical geographer as shown by performance on quizzes and exams.
Demonstrate knowledge of the earth’s physical and environmental systems, their scale and distribution and how they shape the earth’s surface.
Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships between humans and the environmental systems that shape the earth’s surface.
Demonstrate interpretation skills pertaining to map, graph and statistical data through homework assignments and class projects.
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GEOG 207 - Economic Geography 5 Credits
GEOG 207 teaches students to see through economic eyes as they study development issues, globalization and the connections between economic and political systems in a diverse world.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve General college population.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Physical Environment
Resources and Human Resource Use
Economic Patterns and Processes
Population Geography
Political Regionalization
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the economic organization of world’s major regions.
Demonstrate an awareness of local & global economic issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of historical factors that create wealth and poverty discrepancies around the world.
Become informed about the connections that link rich and poor in the world’s regions.
Develop and refine skills in critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication.
To learn from, with and about people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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GEOG 210 - Maps and Geographic Information Sys 5 Credits
GEOG 210 introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Teaches students how to identify, read and use a variety of maps, including traditional paper maps and computer-generated maps. Covers the concepts of geographic relational databases used by GIS and how to store and manipulate geographic data. Students will learn to produce various thematic maps from existing data using ESRI GIS software.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Geography, forestry, public health, environmental science, geology, city and regional planning students and professionals.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
TBD based on newly updated software and other technical considerations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students demonstrate a clear organization of their thoughts in written form.
Student’s writing illustrates the connections between concepts developed in the course and the topic specific applications.
Student demonstrates a clear understanding of assigned readings.
Student can verbalize general principles and concepts associated with GIS.
Student can perform basic computer cartography operations.
Student can describe application of GIS and sources, forms, and models or data for GIS.
Student understands common data input and conversion methods.
Student understands basic Arc/Info concepts.
Student understands fundamental database and file system concepts and how these are implemented in a georelational model.
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GEOG 250 - Geography of World Cities 5 Credits
Surveys the prominent cities of the major regions of the world, structured around historic, cultural and economic factors that have shaped these cities. Explores distinctive regional factors that have influenced cities’ growth and structure. Fulfills the role of an introductory course in world urban geography and, for those in the Travel & Tourism Industry Management program, a program requirement for a survey course on the world’s cities focusing on the travel industry.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Social Science and Business students, Travel & Transportation. Geography 250 is designed as a dual purpose course intended to appeal to two distinct groups of students with a shared interest in the cities of the world: 1) those interested in the history, geography and social/economic development of the world’s major cities; and 2) those enrolled in the Travel & Transportation Program interested in the tourist resources and markets of the world’s major cities.
Active Date 2011-08-15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
The world is divided by continent and region to create 11 teaching units:
1. Introduction to cities and urban geography
2. Cities of North America
3. Cities of Latin America
4. Cities of Europe
5. Cities of Former USSR
6. Cities of North Africa & Southwest Asia
7. Cities of Sub-Sahara Africa
8. Cities of South Asia
9. Cities of Southeast Asia
10. Cities of East Asia
11. Cities of Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Most in-class time will be allotted to lecture intended to clarify and illustrate, geographic concepts and terminology; and to a much greater extent, the historical, cultural and social/economic factors that have shaped each world region and the individual cities therein. Through assigned readings and written assignments students may focus on issues relating to urban development/morphology or on tourist resources, markets and infrastructures.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of principal cities of world.
Demonstrate understanding of historical, cultural and economic forces that have influenced cities in different world regions, and factors that have had a unique impact on a city.
Demonstrate understanding of major theories and models of urban morphology.
Demonstrate understanding of major tourist markets and attractions.
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GEOG 295 - Independent Study 5 Credits
An individual study project requiring independent study by the student in an area of Geography approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of Geography.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:54
Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Student and instructor determine scope of independent study.
- Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion.
- Student completes activities and/or project(s).
- Evaluation of work by instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent Geography project that conforms to given requirements.
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GEO 100 - Geology and the Environment 5 Credits
Investigate Earth resources, their use and associated impact, influence on public policy and society through discussions and activities covering a variety of geologic topics. This class explores contemporary environmental problems such as mineral and rock resources, energy resources, waste management and climate change as well as the relationship between these topics and population growth.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Previously GEOL 100 and GEOL 110.
FeesGL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve This course is for geology and environmental science majors or any general education student concerned with human impact upon the environment
Active Date 20210403T10:08:51
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Plate tectonics
- Map reading
- Cross-section reading and construction
- Geologic resources (formation, exploration, extraction, supply and demand, final environmental impacts associated with resource use and extraction)
- Mineral and rock resources
- Energy resources and alternative energy
- Waste management and disposal
- Ground and surface water (including pollution)
- Soil
- Air pollution
- The carbon cycle
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will discuss the geologic formation of natural resources and environmental impacts associated with their exploration, extraction, use, and disposal.
Student will evaluate specific environmental problems and the resulting impacts on human health caused by the use of some natural resources.
Student will assess potential solutions to environmental issues using a standard scientific method approach.
Student will construct objective arguments on the acceptable use of geologic resources balanced against the finite capacity of the Earth to supply them.
Student will complete activities and lab reports by applying the scientific method and using appropriate detail and terminology.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses that explain observations, collect relevant data, and determine if the hypothesis is falsified.
Student will articulate the relevance of natural resources to everyday life using appropriate detail and terminology to describe socioeconomic and geologic impacts.
Student will identify selected economically important minerals by observing textures and testing physical properties.
Student will utilize quantitative skills to read complex graphics, use the metric system, create simple x-y plots of data, and to use quantitative information to describe, interpret, and effectively synthesize scientific investigation.
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GEO 101 - Physical Geology 5 Credits
An introduction to the Earth as a dynamic and complex system, including earthquakes, volcanoes, movement of continents, and the Earth’s interior. We will examine plate tectonics and other geologic topics including rock and mineral identification. This class is for all students that live on this planet, but may be particularly helpful to those considering Earth sciences as a career.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Previously GEOL 101
FeesGL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening
Designed to Serve This course is designed for the general student. It is an introductory course to the geology sequence and a necessary prerequisite to other geology courses.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:52
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Mineral and Rock Identification
- Sedimentary Processes and Rocks
- Weathering
- Erosion
- The Rock Cycle
- Volcanism
- Igneous Processes and Rocks
- Metamorphic Processes and Rocks
- The Interior of the Earth
- Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes
- Local Plate Tectonic Setting
- Paleomagnetism, Mountain Building (optional)
- Origin of the Earth, Earth History (brief)
- Deformation including folding and faulting
- Geologic Time
- Topographic maps (oprtional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will communicate in verbal, written, and graphical formats the impacts of geology on everyday life using a working knowledge of the fundamentals of geology
Students will describe geologic processes associated with plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and geologic time using appropriate terminology in a clear and correct manner
Students will clearly differentiate between geologic processes and products, and observations and interpretations
Students will use qualitative and quantitative means of telling of geologic time, and describe relative and absolute methods by which the age of the Earth and other geologic events are determined
Students will identify and describe commonly occurring minerals and rocks using textural observations and testing of physical properties
Students will use geologic maps and cross-sections to create reasonable hypotheses interpreting geologic histories or orders-of-events
Students will use plate tectonics to describe the geologic setting of the Pacific Northwest
Students will use quantitative skills to read complex graphics, use the metric system, create simple x-y plots of data, and use quantitative information to describe, interpret, and effectively synthesize scientific investigations
Students will apply critical thinking and the scientific method towards solving geologic problems by creating geologically reasonable hypotheses, collecting relevant data, and determining if the hypotheses are verified or falsified
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GEO 103 - Introduction to Paleontology 5 Credits
Survey the field of paleontology including the geologic history of life on Earth, evolution and extinction of ancient life-forms, and the use of fossils to interpret and reconstruct past environments. This class is for anyone interested in fossils, including plants, invertebrate animals, and vertebrates such as dinosaurs and mammals.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher with min. 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
FeesGL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This is an introductory science course designed for the general student.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:11
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The fossil record of life on Earth geologic time scale, biostratigraphy, taphonomy, quality of the record, extinction, evolution
- Systematics classification and description of fossils
- Microfossils microscopy, paleoecology, and identification of the major groups
- Invertebrate Macrofossils paleoecology and identification of the major groups
- Macrofossils of Vertebrates and their relatives paleoecology and identification of the major groups
- Trace Fossils defining types, evidence for behavior of extinct organisms
- Functional Morphology inferring function based on morphology of fossils
- Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions using fossil assemblages and enclosing sedimentary rocks to infer paleoenvironment
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will complete activities and lab reports by applying the scientific method and using appropriate detail and terminology to describe biologic and geologic processes.
Student will describe taxonomic characters and preservation states of commonly-occurring fossil using appropriate terminology.
Student will discuss the theoretical basis and limitations of geologic time and the fossil record.
Student will identify commonly-occurring fossils and interpret their geologic history through observation of preservation states and incorporation of scientific theories on fossilization processes.
Student will describe the scientific use of fossils and characteristics of sedimentary rocks to interpret and reconstruct past environments including recognition of issues inherent to patchy data.
Student will articulate the relevance of the fossil record to everyday life using appropriate detail and terminology to describe biologic and geologic processes.
Student will employ standard scientific investigation methods using the metric system and data to construct appropriate plots or other graphics to describe, interpret, and effectively synthesize investigation into fossils and fossilization processes.
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GEO 104 - Earthquake! 5 Credits
Earthquakes and tsunamis of the Pacific Northwest and around the world, including their cause and relationship to plate tectonics as well as why, where and when they occur. Covers how earthquakes affect human life: shaping landscape and hazards. This class will also focus on the hazards from earthquakes, including tsunamis, and how to prepare for the big one.
Course Note Previously GEOL 104
FeesSC
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve General students as an elective to satisfy distribution requirements.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:52
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Plate Tectonics and basics of rocks and the rock cycle.
- Hazard and Risk.
- Seismic Waves - their measurement and impacts.
- Earthquakes - hazards, mitigation, risk in the Pacific Northwest.
- Earthquakes - hazards, mitigation, risk globally.
- Causes of earthquakes.
- Earthquake forecasting.
- Faults and deformation.
- Measurement of earthquakes.
- Earthquake hazards.
- Tsunami generation.
- Tsunami propagation.
- Tsunami evacuation and mitigation.
- Earthquake/tsunami forecasting and prediction.
- Earthquake preparedness, response, and recovery.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will explain seismic and tsunami hazards and risk locally and globally using appropriate detail and terminology in a clear and accurate manner.
Student will evaluate personal and community risk from seismic and tsunami events using appropriate detail and terminology in a clear and accurate manner.
Student will explain and apply mitigation techniques to reduce personal and community risk from seismic and tsunami events.
Student will describe the geologic setting of the Pacific Northwest and the major seismic and tsunami hazards using appropriate detail and terminology in a clear and accurate manner.
Student will accurately analyze seismographic data.
Student will make accurate quantitative earthquake forecasts and describe earthquake forecasting methods.
Student will correctly make quantitative calculations on seismic data.
Student will articulate the impacts of geoscience on everyday life using appropriate detail and terminology in a clear and accurate manner.
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GEO 105 - Shaping the Earth 5 Credits
Explore the geologic processes that contribute to making Earth’s unique and varied landscapes! This class investigates how plate tectonics works to build up Earth’s surface through folding, faulting, volcanism, and mountain-building, then studies how waves, wind, gravity, groundwater, rivers, and glaciers act to erode, modify and shape different environments.
Course Note Previously GEOL 105.
FeesSC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Designed for transfer students as well as general students who need an elective to satisfy distribution requirements.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:52
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Principles of geology including plate tectonics.
- Surface processes and landforms: streams, flooding, groundwater, caves, Karst, glaciers, waves and nearshore currents, wind weathering, deserts, local landforms
- May include: tectonic processes and landforms: volcanoes, geologic structures and mountain building
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will explain the theory of plate tectonics and the scientific evidence used to support it.
Students will articulate the importance of plate tectonics to the creation and destruction of landscapes through scientific analysis of their observations of major features of the Earth’s continents and oceans.
Students will describe how weathering, mass wasting, streams, groundwater, waves, wind, and glaciers function and relate them to the surface features and landforms created by each.
Students will compare and contrast erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment by various geologic surface processes and describe the cause of these differences.
Students will identify Earth’s surface features and landforms and discuss their origin and evolution as dependent on geologic structure, geologic processes, and the current stage of landscape development.
Students will explain geologic time and recognize the relatively slow rate of most geologic processes.
Students will articulate examples of the impacts of geoscience on everyday life using appropriate detail and terminology to describe geologic processes.
Students will complete activities by applying the scientific method, making relevant calculations, and using appropriate detail and terminology.
Students will distinguish between observations/data and interpretations.
Students will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
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GEO 107 - Geologic Catastrophes in the Pacific Northwest 5 Credits
Volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides! Examine the geologic hazards that impact residents of the Pacific Northwest. We will look at earthquake hazards, prediction, and preparation; tsunamis; volcanic hazards and volcanic eruptions in the Cascade Range (especially from Mount Rainier), and landslide hazards in the Puget Sound area. Emphasis will be on analyzing the risk from these hazards, their impact on human populations, and how you can be better prepared and resilient in the face of potential catastrophes.
Course Note Previously GEOL 107.
FeesSC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve General students as an elective to satisfy distribution requirements.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:53
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Plate Tectonics and the basics of rocks and the rock cycle.
- Hazard and Risk.
- Geologic materials.
- Earthquakes - hazards (including tsunamis), forecasts, and measurement
- Earthquakes - hazard, mitigation, risk in the Pacific Northwest.
- Volcanoes - Magma, eruption styles, products, landforms.
- Volcanoes - hazards, mitigation, risk in the Pacific Northwest.
- Volcanoes - hazards, mitigation, risk globally.
- Mass Wasting - Causes, types, mechanisms.
- Mass Wasting - hazards, mitigation, risk in the Pacific Northwest.
- Mass Wasting - hazards, mitigation, risk globally.
- Optional topics: Flooding, Coastal Erosion, Mass Extinctions, Bolide Impacts, and other geologic hazards.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will articulate the relationship between the plate tectonics setting of the Pacific Northwest and geologic hazards by identifying and summarizing the geologic hazards that could impact their homes.
Students will explain risk, distinguish it from hazards and describe the factors that impact their personal and community risk
Students will analyze their personal risk through quantitative and qualitative methods.
Students will be able to identify and discuss mitigation techniques used to reduce personal and community risks.
Students will be able to explain the mechanics of earthquakes including how earthquakes are generated by forces in the crust, the factors that affect the magnitude and intensity of quakes, and the primary and secondary hazards that result from earthquake activity.
Students will be able to explain the mechanics of volcanoes, including their formation in the Pacific Northwest, what leads to volcanic eruptions, what products come out of volcanoes, and the primary hazards associated with volcanic activity.
Students will be able to explain the mechanics of landslides, including the forces that are acting on slopes, factors contributing to slope instability, how the glacial geology of the Puget Sound lowlands contributes to slope instability, and techniques to mitigate the risk of landslides.
Students will effectively communicate personal risk in written, verbal, or graphical form, based on evaluation of thorough research using and citing credible sources.
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GEO 112 - Global Climate Change 3 Credits
For the average person, the global climate change debate can be very confusing. In this class you will examine the physical evidence for climate change, and how the scientific method is applied to studying the Earth’s climate system. You will investigate current and future impacts of a warming climate and explore environmental, social, economic and political aspects related to this important issue.
FeesSC
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Non-science majors, students working towards degrees in geology, environmental science and environmental studies; other interested persons
Active Date 20210403T10:08:53
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The Changing Climate – Is This Normal?
This section begins with the modern global warming debate and presents the physical evidence for climate change and the human-made factors that drive recent changes.
- The Science Behind Climate Change: Follow the Energy
This section focuses on the physical science of the Earth’s Climate System and the complex interactions between the sun, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere that determine how Earth’s climate changes. It covers the flow of energy through the climate system and develops an understanding of weather and climate and how they differ.
- Deep Time - Revealing Ancient Climate Change
This section introduces that tools that scientists use to investigate the history of ancient climate change – reconstruction of ice sheet growth, the use of ice core data, oxygen isotopes, tree rings, corals, cave deposits, rocks, and fossils to provide information about Earth’s surface temperature through time, and how to distinguish natural change from man-made impacts.
- Global Impacts of Climate Change
The signs of climate change are visible around the world and people and ecosystems are threatened. This section explores how climate change will impact the environment over the next century and why it is a growing threat to national security and political stability.
- Global Solutions: Managing the Crisis
This section focuses on the economic factors that drive the global demand for energy, the main political issues involved in the use of different energy sources, and investigates how it is possible to meet rising demand for energy with clean, renewable sources of power. It also discusses potential actions/solutions to the climate crisis from meeting emission standards to carbon wedges to geoengineering.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will describe the structure, composition, and flow of energy through the Earth's atmosphere and how changes in the balance of incoming and outgoing energy impact Earth’s climate.
Students will explain and evaluate the natural causes of climate change through Earth's history and the evidence for anthropogenic contributions to recent climate warming.
Students will describe the tools that scientists use to study ancient climate and how the scientific method is used in their interpretation.
Students will evaluate the risks associated with climate change, including the impacts on ecosystems and social/economic systems.
Students will critically evaluate the competing needs of climate change prevention with an increasing demand for energy and economic growth.
Students will discuss ways to minimize climate change impacts and identify solutions to the climate-energy crisis.
Students will distinguish between observation and interpretation, collect and analyze data, interpret complex graphs and climate models, and critically examine course content.
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GEO 125 - Introduction to Geologic Field Methods 5 Credits
Learn how to measure, describe, and collect samples in the field through a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises, and field work. This class covers basic field techniques and writing reports based on field data. It is useful for anyone considering field work in any branch of science, although geologic concepts will be part of the curricula.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min. 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Previously GEOL 125.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed both for general transfer students and students that desire an understanding of basic regional geology using a field study approach. This course is designed both for general transfer students and students that desire an understanding of basic regional geology using a field study approach.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:54
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Introduction - Scientific method and geology as science - Making measurements, observations, and inferences - Making interpretations and drawing conclusions - Precision and accuracy of measurements - Designing a scientific study
- Making Observations and Record Keeping - Equipment types and uses - Field notebooks - Sketching and photography
- Overview of Geologic Concepts - Identifying minerals, rocks and sediments - Measuring strike and dip, orientation of features - Geologic structures including joints, faults, and folds - Topographic and geologic maps - Correlation and Cross-sections - Geologic time, stratigraphy basics and overview of stratigraphic sections
- Preparing for Field Work - Issues regarding safety and supplies - Review of study objectives and scale of observations needed - Sampling strategies
- Application of skills in the field
- Scientific Report Writing - Additional Research Needed to Support Conclusions - Constructing maps, cross-sections, and stratigraphic columns for illustration - Interpretation of geologic history of area
Student Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge of fundamental geologic concepts and processes to problem-solving in a field setting
Record field observations in written and drafted (sketch) format, using relevant and appropriate terminology in a clear and geologically correct manner
Identify first-order rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) in a field setting
Clearly differentiate between geologic observations and interpretation
Create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and feature
Communicate background knowledge or geologic history of a field site in a clear and concise manner
Practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of trip leader(s) at all times
Work as a team member to solve geologic problems using field-collected data
Communicate geologic observations and hypotheses in oral and written form
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GEO 130 - Introduction to Pacific Northwest Geology 5 Credits
Gives introductory students an understanding of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest by including the influence of plate tectonics upon the mountain building and exotic terrains of the area. It includes several one-day (and possibly overnight) field trips to explore the local geology emphasizing the rock units and geologic processes that have contributed to the formation of the Pacific Northwest.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min. 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Previously GEOL 130.
FeesSC RG
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed both for general transfer students and students that desire an understanding of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:54
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The geologic framework of Cordilleran landscapes
- Columbia and the Rocky Mountains
- North Cascades
- Central and Western British Columbia,
- San Juan Islands
- Coast Range Province
- Cascade Range of Oregon and Southern Washington
- Cascade volcanoes
- the Blue Mountain Province
- Southeastern Oregon - a volcanic highland
- Snake River Country
- Columbia Plateau
- the Puget-Willamette lowlands
- The geologic histories of these diverse regions are correlated to develop and integrated history of the Pacific Northwest through the theme of place tectonics.
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe in written form, the geologic setting of the Pacific Northwest with respect to plate tectonics.
Clearly differentiate between a geologic process and feature.
Identify major landforms of the region and explain a geologically reasonable process for their formation.
Create a reasonable set of hypotheses based on the application of geologic fundamentals to explain the formation and geographic distribution of rocks found in the Pacific Northwest.
Solve problems by applying knowledge of fundamental geologic concepts and processes in a field setting.
Record field observations in written and drafted (sketch) format, using relevant and appropriate terminology in a clear and geologically correct manner.
Identify first-order rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) in a field setting.
Clearly differentiate between geologic observations and interpretation.
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GEO 140 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for the student to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously GEOL 140.
FeesSC HD
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening
Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:55
Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Internship Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Worksite 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Measurable learning objectives.
- Setting and accomplishing goals.
- Career development or exploration through work experience.
- Successful work habits and attitudes.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes
Create a learning plan in collaboration with the employer and advisor which details skills that will be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting good practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
Document achievement of learning objectives.
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GEO 151 - Geology of Mount St. Helens Field Trip 1 Credits
Explore Washington’s volcanic history in a one-day trip to Mount St. Helens! This class examines the events leading up to, during, and after the May 18, 1980 cataclysmic eruption as well as the 2004-2008 eruptions from this active and dangerous volcano. You will learn about what explosive eruptions look like by studying the deposit and materials left behind and discuss the impact of these eruptions on our state. The class includes a field trip and classroom instruction before the trip.
Course Note A field class that requires navigating steep and uneven terrain and traversing distances of about 2 miles of dusty and rocky environments.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:55
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Geologic framework and plate tectonic setting of Mount St. Helens.
- Basic introduction to volcanology.
- Geologic history of Mount St. Helens.
- Precursors to May 18, 1980 eruption.
- The eruption and its effects.
- Post May 18 activity.
- Current status of volcano.
- Field trip to Mount St. Helens.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will accurately explain geologic phenomena using the geologic setting of the Pacific Northwest.
Student will apply basic principles of volcanology to explain phenomena at Mount St. Helens.
Student will analyze the landscape at Mount St. Helens to determine and accurately relate the history and effects of past eruptions, including the events of May 18, 1980.
Students will accurately describe the monitoring of Mount St. Helens and current volcanic conditions.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of trip leader(s) at all times.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
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GEO 153 - Ice Age Geology Field Trip 1 Credits
Explore the Pleistocene Ice Age in Washington State! This one-day field trip examines the glacial history of the Puget Sound lowlands. We will look at field evidence that shows the advance of a large ice sheet into our area and the unique geology that those massive glaciers left behind. The class includes a full-day field trip and classroom instruction before the field trip.
Course Note A field class that may require navigating steep or uneven terrain including soft sand and cobblestone beaches with walks of about 2 miles.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content and want to learn about local geology in a field based class.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:56
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Glacial geology and the last Ice Age.
- Glacial processes and landforms.
- Shoreline processes/changing Puget Sound coastlines
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will describe the geologic history and deposits of Puget Sound that show the Earth changes over time from dynamic surface processes operating at a range of time scales as a result of their participation in the field trip.
Student will practice map reading skills by locating stops on a local map.
Student will observe and describe the actual scale of geologic features and materials as compared to pictures in books or other media.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to identify landforms, rock, structures, and sediments formed by glaciers and other geologic agents.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to identify landforms, rock, structures, and sediments formed by glaciers and other geologic agents.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features
Student will use their observations as evidence to interpret changes in the local landscape over geologic time and understand the geologic history of the Puget Sound basin
Student will describe the geologic hazards associated with the glacial history of Puget Sound and the effect of coastal processes on its steep bluffs to understand the relationship between geology and society.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of the trip leader(s) at all times.
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GEO 154 - Lavas, Floods and Forest Field Trip 1 Credits
This one-day trip explores some of the most amazing geologic sights in Washington. We will travel to eastern Washington to see the unusual Gingko Petrified Forest, explore the largest volcanic eruption since the dinosaurs died, and discover evidence of catastrophic floods from the last ice age, including ancient waterfalls and floods greater than any other on Earth. The class includes a full-day field trip and classroom instruction before the field trip.
Course Note A field class that requires navigating steep and uneven terrain and traversing distances of about 2 miles in dusty and rocky environments.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content and want to learn about local geology in a field based class.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:56
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The Columbia River Flood Basalts
- The Bretz Floods
- Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will describe the geologic history and deposits of the Vantage Washington area that show the Earth changes over time from dynamic surface processes operating at a range of time scales as a result of their participation in the field trip.
Student will observe the actual scale of geologic features and materials as compared to pictures in books or other media.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to recognize fossilized wood and characteristic rock and sediment units formed by lava flows, glacial floods, and other geologic forces.
Student will use their observations as evidence to interpret changes in the local landscape over geologic time and understand the geologic history of Eastern Washington.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of the trip leader(s) at all times.
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GEO 155 - Geology of the Cascades Field Trip 1 Credits
How did the Cascade Mountains form? On this one-day field trip to the Cascade Range, you will examine rock outcrops that illustrate the history and formation of the mountains of Pacific Northwest. Class includes a full day field trip and classroom instruction before the trip.
Course Note This class may require navigating steep or uneven terrain, climbing stairs and/or walking distances up to a mile on dusty, uneven and unpaved trails. Bathrooms may be limited and rustic.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content and want to learn about local geology in a field based class.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:57
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The formation of the Cascades Rock types in the Cascades
- The plate tectonic setting of the Pacific Northwest Basic field techniques
- Erosional Processes in an active mountain range
- Principles of relative dating
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will describe the geologic history as recorded by geologic deposits in the Eastern Washington area that show the Earth changes over time from dynamic surface processes operating at a range of time scales as a result of their participation.
Student will observe the actual scale of geologic features and materials as compared to pictures in books or other media.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to recognize characteristic rock and sediment units formed by volcanic and other geologic processes.
Student will use the principles of relative dating to determine the geologic history of the Cascades.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will use their observations as evidence to interpret changes in the local landscape over geologic time and understand the geologic history of the Cascades.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of the trip leader(s) at all times.
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GEO 156 - Urban Geology Field Experience 1 Credits
Explore the urban geology of Seattle around Pioneer Square. We will exaine the history of Seattle regrades and sources of building stones used in historic buildings. We will discover how the geology of the area impacted the development of the city and continues to have important impacts today. The class includes a field trip and classroom instruction before the trip.
Course Note This field class requires navigating uneven footing in a working stone yard, walking about 2 miles around Seattle, and traversing 0.5 miles of stairs and rugged terrain in inconsistent lighting underground.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Weekend
Designed to Serve Students wishing a field experience in geology.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:57
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- What is urban geology?
- Introduction to the properties and uses of dimensional stone.
- Engineering history of Seattle and the regrades.
- Architecture and stone.
- Sculpture and use of stone on the Highline campus.
- Field trip to Marenakos and Seattle.
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe how and why stone is chosen and worked in order to be used in architecture
Explain the properties of rocks used in urban settings
Communicate effectively the regrades and their impacts and implications on the local history of Seattle
Effectively articulate a selected research topic in urban geology in an oral presentation
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of trip leader(s) at all times
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GEO 157 - Seattle Fault Field Trip 1 Credits
This field trip takes us on a hunt for the Seattle Fault. We will explore evidence of the Seattle fault, the unique land features created by movement of rock along the Seattle fault, and investigate the consequences of a large magnitude 7 earthquake on the city’s infrastructure. The class includes a full-day field trip and classroom instruction before the field trip.
Course Note This is a field class that requires navigating steep or uneven terrain, climbing stairs, walking on beaches that may be soft, slippery and/or wet, and walking distances up to 1 mile.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Weekend
Spring Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content and want to learn about local geology in a field based class.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:58
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Geology of the Pacific Northwest including the plate tectonic setting
- The various lines of evidence for the Seattle fault
- The various lines of evidence for an earthquake on the Seattle fault ~900 AD
- The impacts and consequences of an earthquake on the Seattle fault
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will describe the lines of evidence for the Seattle fault and for an earthquake on the Seattle fault ~900 AD.
Student will describe the impacts of a significant, shallow earthquake on the city of Seattle.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to recognize characteristic rock and sediment units formed by surficial geologic processes.
Student will observe the actual scale of geologic features and materials as compared to pictures in books or other media.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of the trip leader(s) at all times.
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GEO 158 - Puget Sound Landslides Field Trip 1 Credits
A one-day trip to Seattle and other locations to look at evidence of landslides and other mass movements. The class includes a full-day field trip and 2.5 hours of classroom instruction before the field trip.
Course Note This is a field class that requires navigating steep or uneven terrain, climbing stairs, walking on beaches that may be soft, slippery and/or wet, and walking distances up to 1 mile.
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Weekend
Winter Weekend
Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content and want to learn about local geology in a field based class.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:03
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 5.5 Lab 11
Total Contact Hours 16.5
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Geology of the Puget Sound
- Evidence of Mass Wasting
- Causes of mass wasting
- Mitigation of mass wasting risk
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will describe the geologic history and deposits of Puget Sound that show the Earth changes over time from dynamic surface processes operating at a range of time scales as a result of their participation in the field trip.
Student will observe the actual scale of geologic features and materials as compared to pictures in books or other media.
Student will sketch or describe their observations in the field to recognize characteristic rock and sediment units formed by glaciers, landslides, and other geologic forces.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will use their observations to identify areas that are undergoing, have undergone, or have high potential to undergo mass wasting.
Student will use their observations as evidence to interpret the causes of landslides and the high risk of mass wasting in the Puget Sound region.
Student will use verbal and writing skills to synthesize and clearly present their research on geologic information to a targeted audience using appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of trip leader(s) at all times.
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GEO 201 - Soil-The Living World Beneath Our Feet 5 Credits
Soil is one of the great and limited resources civilizations depend on. To manage this vital resource, we will examine the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils; fundamentals of soil ecology, soil-water-plant relations, soil fertility, and soil genesis. Nutrient cycling, fertility management, soil building, soil analysis, and diagnosis are included. If you are a home gardener, an urban farmer, or just interested in the future of the human species, this is an important class that also gets down and dirty.
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
FeesGL
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Primarily designed to serve students in the Sustainable Agriculture program, it may also be of interest to some general education students needing a lab science and/or students interested in geoscience and environmental science.
Active Date 20190626T13:17:47
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Importance amd role of soil
- Formation of soil
- Soil components (air, water, minerals, and organic matter)
- Soil formation and soil-forming factors
- Soil morphology (what soils look and feel like)
- The soil profile
- Soil color, texture, structure
- Soil classification taxonomy and architecture
- Soil erosion
- Soil nutrients, management, and deficiencies
- Soils, water and the hydrologic cycle
- Organisms and ecology of soil
- Local soils
- Soils and chemical pollution, including lead and arsenic pollution in the local area
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the key components and processes occurring in soils, including the controls on soil formation.
Describe the relevance and importance of soils for plant growth, regulating water supplies, recycling materials, modifying the atmosphere, serving as habitat for organisms, and serving as an engineering medium.
Explain the impact of human activity on soils as a natural resource including erosion and erosion control.
Explain environmental and agricultural issues, including chemical contamination of soils by lead and arsenic in the local area, using soil science terms and concepts.
Explain the biological, chemical and physical conditions of soil necessary for plant growth and reproduction, and how these conditions are maintained to enhance food production.
Describe the function and significance of organisms and biotic activity on soil development, fertility, ecology, and ecosystem conservation.
Classify and describe soils common to the region based on geology, topography, climate, organisms, and the influence of time on their formation.
Recommend plans for restoring and enhancing the productivity of degraded urban, agricultural, wetland, and forest soils based on the impact of land use management practices on soil quality and quantity.
Describe the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils by making quantitative chemical and physical measurements using appropriate tools, techniques, and technologies.
Assess quality, identify crop options and determine remediation requirements for soils based on chemical and physical measurements.
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GEO 210 - Earth Materials 5 Credits
Fundamentals of geology with emphasis on physics and chemistry of the solid Earth. Survey of the common rocks and minerals of the Earth’s crust; their formation, identification, and uses. Includes laboratory.
Pre-requisite(s) GEO 101 with min 1.0 and CHEM& 121 or higher with min 1.0
Course Note Formerly GEOL 210
FeesGL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This is a transfer second level course for geology majors and persons who want to know how to identify rocks and minerals.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:03
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Minerals (chemical structure, physical properties, identification)
- Igneous Rocks (igneous processes, forms and nomenclature)
- Sedimentary Rocks (nomenclature, environments)
- Metamorphic Rocks (nomenclature, environments facies)
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe the internal structure of minerals, especially silicate minerals, and use this information to predict the physical and chemical properties of those minerals.
Describe chemical, textural, and mineralogical variation in the three rock groups to infer the formation and history of common rocks.
Describe the fundamental relationships between minerals and rocks and the major physical, chemical, and biological processes at work on, and within, the Earth.
Use observations to systematically identify, recognize and describe common minerals and rocks based on their physical properties.
Read complex graphics, use the metric system, create simple x-y plots of data, and use quantitative information to examine course content.
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GEO 220 - Pacific Northwest Geology 5 Credits
To give the student an understanding of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest by including the influence of plate tectonics upon the mountain building and microcontinent plate collisions; includes several overnight field trips which gives geologic field evidence emphasizing physical and biological records of rock strata and structure.
Pre-requisite(s) GEO 101 or GEO 105 with min 1.0 and MATH 081 or higher with min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Includes several overnight field trips, camping, and walking over uneven terrain
FeesRG SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed both for general transfer students and students that desire an understanding of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest
Active Date 20210403T10:09:03
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- The geologic framework of Cordilleran landscapes
- Columbia and the Rocky Mountains
- North Cascades
- Central and Western British Columbia
- San Juan Islands
- Coast Range Province
- Cascade Range of Oregon and Southern Washington
- Cascade volcanoes
- Blue Mountains Province
- Southeastern Oregon
- Volcanic highland
- Snake River Country
- Columbia Plateau
- Puget-Willamette lowlands
- The geologic history of these diverse regions are correlated to develop an integrated history of the Pacific Northwest through the theme of plate tectonics.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to explain how plate tectonics produced a mosaic of microcontinents through plate collisions.
Student will apply knowledge of concepts and processes learned in a classroom to the interpretation of outcrops and fieldwork.
Student will identify common rocks and rock-forming minerals in various Pacific Northwest field settings.
Student will create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Student will present a relevant scientific interpretation of key field data from select field sites in the Pacific Northwest.
Student will sketch and describe their observations in the field to recognize characteristic rock and sediment units and interpret those observations to create hypotheses about the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest.
Student will practice safety in geologic fieldwork by fully participating, following safety protocols, paying attention, and following directions of trip leader(s) at all times.
Student will be able to discuss the general geologic history for the major geologic regions of the Pacific Northwest.
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GEO 225 - Advanced Geological Field Methods 5 Credits
This class is for students to learn detailed field methods in a unique setting in the Pacific Northwest or other locale. The course content will vary depending on the location of the class. Appropriate equipment and physical fitness may be required.
Pre-requisite(s) GEO 101 with min 1.0
Course Note Previously GEOL 225.
FeesSC RG
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Designed to Serve This course is designed for students who have taken a previous geology class and wish to continue their studies. It is for the general education student, geology major, or elementary/secondary school teacher.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:04
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Regional Geology of the selected area
Geologic Units
Geologic Descriptions
Use of field techniques
Student Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge of fundamental geologic concepts and processes to problem-solving in a real-world setting.
Read and interpret topographic and geologic maps.
Collect field data and measurements in an organized manner, using relevant and appropriate terminology.
Create geologically reasonable cross-sections using map and subsurface data.
Identify rock types, contacts, and structures in a field setting.
Clearly differentiate between geologic observations, measurements, and interpretations.
Communicate field data to an audience in written, oral, or graphical (map and figures) format.
Create geologically reasonable hypotheses based on learned knowledge to explain observations of rocks and features.
Work in a team to develop reasonable solutions to geologic problems through use of field-collected data and measurements.
Demonstrate knowledge of field safety through appropriate conduct, proper use of, and care of specialized equipment as well as adherence to all safety protocols.
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GEO 290 - Special Studies 5 Credits
An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Only students who have taken another geology course are eligible.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Formerly GEOL 290
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students with some background in geology
Active Date 20210403T10:09:05
Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Other 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Variable
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will complete a given geology project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen geology area.
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HIT 110 - Healthcare Delivery Systems 5 Credits
This course covers healthcare delivery systems in the United States. Students will identify laws, regulations, standards, initiatives, payment systems, policies and procedures applicable to the various healthcare organizations. Students will learn the roles and disciplines of providers through the continuum of healthcare in the United States.
Pre-requisite(s) HEAL 104 and ENGL& 101 and BUSN 135 or MATH 098 or higher
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Professional Coding Certificate Program.
Active Date 2016-02-23
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
US healthcare System: A Historical Review
Care Delivery and the Patient Experience
Introduction to Reimbursement and Future of Healthcare
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the roles and responsibilities of various providers and disciplines (including HIM) throughout the continuum of healthcare.
Identify medical staff and hospital by-laws.
Identify payment methodologies used in healthcare reimbursement.
Identify CDC, State, local, and Federal policies relating to healthcare delivery.
Describe the differing types of organizations, services, personnel and their interrelationships across the health care delivery system (managed care organizations, ACO’s, biotech, medical devices)
Identify ethical standards of practice (Codes of Ethics).
Identify the consequences of a breach of healthcare ethics.
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HIT 125 - Health Data Structure, Content & Standards 5 Credits
Students will explore the structure and format of health records across various settings as well as storage systems used in health information management (HIM). Students will gain an insight into the numerous databases, registries, and indices used in HIM. Federal and state regulations involving HIM will also be addressed.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students in Professional Coding Certificate program.
Active Date 2016-02-18
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. The Role of Health Information Management
2. The Medical Record
3. Health Record Documentation and Clinical Settings
4. Accreditation and Regulations
5. Intro to Health Data Sets
6. Medical Record Functions and Secondary Data Sources
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify documentation in the health record to ensure it supports the diagnosis and reflects the patient’s prognosis, clinical findings, and discharge status.
Identify legal documents in the health record (consent for treatment, patient rights, DNR, advance directives).
Identify requirements for timely, complete, and accurate documentation.
Recognize a complete health record according to organizational policies, external regulations, and standards.
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of various providers and disciplines, to support documentation requirements, throughout the continuum of care (healthcare providers, administrative).
Identify software used for Personal Health Records.
Explain usability and accessibility of health information by patients, including current trends and future challenges with PHRs.
Define accreditation, licensure, and/or certification.
Identify ethical standards of practice (professional and practice-related ethical issues - AHIMA Code of Ethics).
Identify the consequences of a breach of healthcare ethics.
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HIT 141 - Outpatient Diagnostic Coding 5 Credits
This course covers diagnostic coding for various health care settings. It provides an understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines, rules and regulations, and how they are applied in coding professions.
Placement Eligibility English 101
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
FeesHJ
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Medical Coding programs.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:32
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Basic principles of diagnosis coding
- Properly follow diagnosis coding guidelines
- Learn to recognize ICD-10 codes
- Perform ICD-10 diagnostic coding in a variety of settings.
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly code outpatient medical conditions utilizing ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Correctly assign codes per ICD-10-CM chapter specific guidelines
Properly abstract and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes from various coding scenarios; such as operative reports, ancillary order, and physician visits.
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HIT 150 - Anatomy and Physiology for Pro-Fee Coding 5 Credits
This course is a one-quarter class of human anatomy and physiology. This course offers a brief overview of the human body for the non-science major specializing in outpatient coding.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Students in Professional Coding Certificate program.
Active Date 2015-12-04
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Human Anatomy
2. Integumentary System
3. Musculoskeletal System
4. Digestive System
5. Urinary System
6. Cardiovascular System
7. Lymphatic and Respiratory Systems
8. Reproductive Systems
9. Endocrine System
10. Nervous System
Student Learning Outcomes
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HIT 152 - Advanced Outpatient Coding 5 Credits
This course applies both ICD-1–CM and CPT. Course includes advanced practice using coding exercises and abstracted medical records in a virtual environment.
Pre-requisite(s) HIT 141 min 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in professional coding programs.
Active Date 2016-03-02
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Evaluation & Management Coding (E&M) Part 1&2.
Medicine, Radiology and ICD-9.
E&M coding according to body systems.
Student Learning Outcomes
Adhere to current established guidelines in OP diagnostic code assignment.
Using patient charts, apply OP diagnosis and procedure codes.
Ensure accuracy of APC grouping.
Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the patient record.
Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
Audit records and provide rationale using appropriate guidelines for coding change decisisons.
Use established guidelines to comply with OP reimbursement and reporting requirements to include NCCI, NCD, etc.
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HIT 160 - Pathophysiology for Coders 5 Credits
This course covers selected general medical conditions and diseases of specific body systems, including etiology, signs symptoms, diagnostic procedures, clinical course, therapy and prognosis.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Medical Coding Programs.
Active Date 2016-03-02
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Introduction to Pathophysiology, Inflammation and Healing.
Immunity, Infections and the Endocrine System
Disorders according to Body Systems.
Pain and Substance Abuse.
Student Learning Outcomes
Define disease.
Identify common causes of acute, chronic and systemic morbidity and mortality.
Identify and describe etiology, signs, symptoms and prognosis of diseases of body systems.
Apply knowledge-based research techniques.
Analyze case studies to identify the disease process.
Use common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, email in the execution of work process.
Prepare effective written communication.
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HIT 170 - CPT Coding 5 Credits
This course covers procedural coding for various healthcare settings. It provides an understanding of CPR and HCPCS coding guidelines, rules and regulations and how these are applied in coding professions.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
FeesHJ
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Medical Coding programs.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:33
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
• Learn basic principles of CPT and HCPCS procedure coding.
• Recognize and assign CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Recognize E&M codes and perform E&M coding.
• Introduction to modifiers and general surgery guidelines.
• Introduction to Reimbursement, HIPAA and Compliance
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe how reimbursement, HIPAA, and compliance are essential in medical coding.
Correctly assign CPT procedure codes
Describe modifiers, surgery guidelines, and key components of E&M coding.
Correctly assign HCPCS codes for pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, and CMS regulations.
Accurately complete coding activities using an encoder and proper coding resources.
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HIT 195 - Health Law and Ethics 3 Credits
Students will study the legislative and regulatory process, laws, regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to confidentiality, privacy, release of information, and professional and practice-related ethical issues.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students in Professional Coding Certificate program.
Active Date 2015-12-04
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Introduction to the United States Legal System
2. Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice
3. Topics in Healthcare Law
4. Patient Consent and Legal Reporting Requirements
5. Legal Issues in the Medical Record
6. Healthcare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
7. Introduction to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
8. Introduction to the HIPAA Security Rule
9. Healthcare Ethics Part I
10. Medical Ethics Part II
Student Learning Outcomes
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HIT 240 - Medical Coding Practicum 6 Credits
This course is a virtual practicum for students completing the professional coding program.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesHP
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students completing the Professional Coding Program
Active Date 20190610T09:31:19
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Worksite 180
Total Contact Hours 180
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Complete online orientation and course objectives
- Practice Coding Skills using the American Association of Professional codes (AAPC) Practicode web-based practicum
- Reflect on course objectives
- Complete course evaluation and final time sheet
Student Learning Outcomes
Properly assign ICD-10-CM codes for reports in an electronic virtual practicum
Properly assign CPT codes for reports in an electronic virtual practicum
Properly assign HCPCS codes for reports in an electronic virtual practicum
Properly assign Modifiers for reports in an electronic virtual practicum
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HEAL 100 - Fundamentals of Caregiving 5 Credits
Students learn about the role of a Home Care Aide (Caregiver) and the skills required to pass the WA State Home Care Aide written and skills exam. Upon successful completion, students will receive 2 certificates; 75-hour DSHS approved Long Term Care Worker and DSHS-Dementia Caregiver.
Pre-requisite(s) ESL level 3 or above.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students interested in caregiving (home care aide) certificaiton.
Active Date 20170731T09:57:41
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Safety
Infection Control
The Client and Client’s Rights
The Caregiver
Basic Communication
Dementia Care
HCA Skills
Student Learning Outcomes
Administer care and activities tailored to specific needs and abilities of the in-home clients.
Describe symptoms and identify resources to work with people with different types of dementia.
Apply test-taking strategies necessary to pass the Washington State certification exam for home care aides.
Administer assistance with client personal care, activities and support services.
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HEAL 102 - Introduction to Healthcare Professions 3 Credits
Introduction to various healthcare professions and healthcare teams in an ambulatory care setting. History of traditional and non traditional medicine and influence of heritage and culture.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in healthcare careers in an ambulatory care setting.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:22
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline
- Introduction to healthcare careers
- Health care settings and teams
- History of Medicine
- Effects of culture in medicine
- HIV/AIDS Training
Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze and compare three ambulatory healthcare careers, selecting one that best meets your professional goals.
Define and identify differences between certification, licensure and registration.
Compare your chosen profession with other professions on the healthcare team, and explain how your profession fits into the team.
Analyze and discuss how cultural diversity interacts with a variety of medical practices.
Pass the HIV/AIDS national test by completing HIV/AIDS Training.
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HEAL 104 - Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5 Credits
Online introduction to medical terminology and anatomy by body systems. Designed for students enrolled in Health Care Professions Department or other allied health programs.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in health care professions department or other allied health programs
Active Date 20210311T08:50:12
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Medical Word Elements
- Word Roots
- Combining Forms
- Suffixes
- Prefixes
- Basic Rules
- Defining and building Medical Words
- Levels of Organization
- Anatomical Positions
- Planes of the Body
- Anatomy of Body Systems
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the four word elements to form medical words and divide medical words into their component parts.
Pronounce and spell medical words correctly for each body system.
Define, pronounce and spell medical words correctly to communicate information to providers and patients.
Identify body systems and their anatomy so students can communicate effectively with their healthcare team.
Describe body plains and quadrants so students can communicate effectively with their healthcare team.
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HEAL 106 - Human Diseases & Pharmacology 5 Credits
This class presents common diseases, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and pharmacology for each body system.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions programs, and any other students in Allied Healthcare.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:13
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Human pathophysiology and pharmacology
- Common diseases and conditions signs and symptoms
- Diagnostic tools
- Laboratory testing
- Diagnostic procedures, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound
- Treatment modalities
- Surgical treatment
- Drug categories
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify and analyze common pathologies related to each body system so students can communicate with providers and patients.
Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions.
Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all major body systems and medications used for treatment in each.
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HEAL 121 - Medical Interpreting 10 Credits
This course discuss rolls and responsibilities of medical interpreting.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening, Weekend
Fall Day, Evening, Weekend
Winter Day, Evening, Weekend
Spring Day, Evening, Weekend
Designed to Serve Students interested in medical interpreting
Active Date 2015-04-06
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 110
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Introduction to Medical Interpreting
Interpreting Skills
Simultaneous Interpreting
Medical Translation
Intercultural interaction
Healthcare Basics for Interpreters
Medical Terminology for Interpreters
Management of Language Access Services
Job Search an Readiness
Preparation for Certification Testing
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the effects of language barriers of multicultural patients.
Define the roles of the medical interpreter
Demonstrate simultaneous interpreting skills
Analyze the impact of assumptions, bias and stereotypes on intercultural interactions
Apply concepts and understanding of basics of medical terminology as it relates to anatomy, physiology, and behavioral Health
Demonstrate understanding of the daily operations of language access services.
Apply job search techniques
Demonstrate competency of concepts to pass a certification exam
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HEAL 160 - Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professionals 4 Credits
Designed to teach legal and ethical considerations in health care settings.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Healthcare Professions Department students, and other Allied Healthcare students.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:23
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- HIPAA Rules and Regulations
- Medical Law
- Medical Ethics
- Scope of practice and standards of care in healthcare
- Patient Bill of Rights
- Overview of criminal and civil law as it applies to healthcare.
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for practicing medical assistants.
Accurately interpret the Patient Bill of Rights to assist patients in navigating through the healthcare system.
Compare criminal and civil law as they apply to practicing medical assistants..
Differentiate between liability, professional and personal injury in healthcare professions.
Differentiate between personal and professional ethics using specific scenarios in healthcare professions.
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HEAL 162 - Medical Office Procedures II 5 Credits
This course teaches administrative Medical Office Procedures to include patient records management, scheduling systems and telephone techniques. Students are introduced to medical insurance and medical coding systems ( ICD, CPT, and HCPCS) legal considerations, Students are familiarized with computerized account management systems.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Medical Assisting students, and other Allied Healthcare students.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:24
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 26
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Administrative Office Procedures
- Scheduling Procedures
- Records Filing
- EHR/EMR Software Use
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Coding
- Billing, Reimbursement, and Collections
- Practice Finances and Banking
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe how you would communicate professionally under with managed care or insurance providers regarding patient’s billing records and services rendered.
Communicate using patient-friendly terminology so patients can understand managed care and private insurance plans.
Accurately perform a healthcare office inventory in accordance with industry standards.
Accurately perform accounts receivable procedures including bank deposits, posting charges and payments, making account adjustments, and processing refunds and NSF checks.
Accurately apply managed care policies and procedures and third party guidelines to file claims and complete insurance forms.
Accurately perform medical procedural and diagnostic coding using the most current diagnostic coding classification system and HCPCS coding standards.
Identify how to correctly obtain precertification or preauthorization for medical procedures.
Demonstrate how to correctly schedule patient appointments using different types of appointment scheduling methods.
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HEAL 210 - Clinical Procedures I 5 Credits
Instruction and practice in medical and surgical asepsis, medical history, vital signs and measurements, physical examination, rehabilitation medicine and therapeutic modalities.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME HL
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting Program
Active Date 20201208T18:00:25
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 16
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66
Total Contact Hours 88
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Medical Asepsis
- Medical History
- Charting
- Vital Signs
- Specialty Exams
- Rehabilitaion Medicine
- Therapeutic Modalities
Student Learning Outcomes
Define the principles of standard precautions
Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment(PPE) for potentially infectious situations
Accurately measure Vital Signs in accordance with program accreditation standards
Correctly obtain patient history using reflection, restatement and clarification techniques
Instruct patients according to their needs to promote health maintenance and disease prevention
Correctly prepare a patient for procedures and/or treatments
Accurately document patient care notes and information in the patient chart
Apply HIPPAA rules during patient interaction to protect privacy and properly release information.
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HEAL 211 - Clinical Procedures AMA 2 Credits
Instruction and practice in medical asepsis, medical history, vital signs and measurements.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME HL
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Designed for students in the Clinic Service Representative Certificate.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:25
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 16
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Medical Asepsis
- Medical History
- Charting
- Vital Signs
Student Learning Outcomes
Pass the National Safety Council exam by identifying standard precautions and bloodborne pathogens.
Assess and identify appropriate PPE for potential infections situations and perform medical asepsis handwashing.
Practice and perform accurate vital sign procedures.
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HEAL 212 - Clinical Procedures II 5 Credits
Covers medical specialty examinations and procedures for patients of all ages. Perform patient screening using established protocols including pulmonary function testing and specimen collection. Prepare items for autoclaving and perform sterilization procedures. Assist physician with patient care setting up and assisting with minor office surgery procedures. Prepare proper dosages of medication for both oral and parenteral administration. Select proper sites for and administer parenteral medications. Maintain laboratory tests results using flow sheets. Discuss patient education, preparation, and post-procedure instruction.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME HL
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:27
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 16
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66
Total Contact Hours 88
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Sterilization and Sterile Procedures
- Minor Office Surgery
- Medicine Administration
- Preparation and Administration of Vaccines
- Patient Education and preparation
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly demonstrate administration of oral medication according to industry standards.
Demonstrate correct calculation and reconstitution of medication for oral and parenetal administration.
Correctly prepare items for autoclaving according to industry standards.
Correctly perform sterilization procedures based on industry standards.
Effectively explain the rationale for performance of a procedure to the patient
Acknowledge and respond to patient’s concerns while performing clinical procedures in a face to face or virtual setting
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HEAL 214 - Clinical Procedures III 5 Credits
Covers diagnostic testing performed in the ambulatory care setting, including electrocardiography and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived lab tests.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME HL
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program in Healthcare Professions.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:06
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 16
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66
Total Contact Hours 88
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Patient Preparation and education
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control
- Waived Laboratory Testing
- Electrocardiography
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform control measures to achieve the desired outcome.
Correctly perform specimen collection to include venipuncture, capillary puncture, urine, microbiology.
Correctly and accurately perform CLIA waived tests: Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunology, Microbiology.
Correctly demonstrate maintenance of laboratory test result documentation using flow sheets and control for quality assurance.
Identify normal and abnormal test results.
Demonstrate correct performance of electrocardiograms.
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HEAL 215 - MA Registered to MA Certified Pathway 15 Credits
This class is designed for working medical assistants to meet the educational requirements of Medical Assisting-Certified (MA-C) in Washington State.This is not a complete or accredited Medical Assisting program, but an accelerated path to clinical skills review for those who already have clinical experience. This hybrid class will require both online and in-person coursework. Students must be present for all four classes and complete online assignments to pass the class.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online, Weekend
Winter Online, Weekend
Designed to Serve Working Medical Assistants
Active Date 20191127T09:03:59
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 66 Lab 198
Total Contact Hours 264
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline
Instruction and competency assessment of Medical Assisting skills as defined by Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 18.360.050
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate competency of medical assisting skills per RCW requirements and industry standards
Identify medical assisting concepts required to pass a national credentialing exam
Describe processes for safe and accurate medical assisting procedures to meet industry standards
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HEAL 216 - Medical Insurance 5 Credits
This course gives an overview and introduction of the medical insurance billing process.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled Healthcare Professions programs, or any Allied Healthcare program.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:15
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Introduction to medical insurance
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Private Insurance
- Military medical
- Managed Care
- Medical insurance claim processing
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the primary characteristics of major medical insurance providers in the United States.
Identify and assess key components of medical insurance claims to process claims correctly.
Differentiate between managed care and private insurance to process claims correctly.
Distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid to process claims correctly.
Correctly process medical insurance claim forms.
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HEAL 218 - CPR & First Aid for Healthcare Providers 2 Credits
The course covers American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Includes instruction and practice in emergency first aid, CPR/AED for adult and child and CPR for infant, and instruction in emergency preparedness for health care professionals.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Health Care Professions Department programs or students who desire AHA CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Active Date 20210311T08:50:16
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 12
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible New Option
Course Outline
- AHA BLS CPR
- First Aid Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Fire Safety and Use of Fire Extinguisher
- Natural Disaster Preparedness
- Mock environmental exposure event
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate provider/professional level CPR and AED skills according to American Heart Association Certification Standards
Perform First Aid skills according to American Heart Association Certification Standards
Demonstrate proper use of eyewash equipment and fire extinguishers
Describe basic principles of first aid as they pertain to the ambulatory healthcare setting
Discuss fire safety and fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting.
Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
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HEAL 223 - Phlebotomy 5 Credits
The Community Health and Wellness program prepares students to become dedicated health and wellness professionals helping to deliver quality caregiving to the public in an increasingly electronic, global and culturally diverse environment.
Course Note This course teaches phlebotomy skills to students enrolled the the Community Health & Wellness program
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Community Health & Wellness program or those needing venipucture training
Active Date 2012-07-24
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 15
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 88
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Phlebotomy
Equipment and technique
Patient preparation
Performing safe venipuncture
Specimen Processing
Proper Procurement, storage, and handling
Processing and sending specimens to a laboratory
Privacy Law & HIPAA
Advanced Collection procedures
A. Evacuated tube system
B. Butterfly Method
C. Syringe Method
D. Capillary Puncture
Blool drawing procedures from special patient populations.
A. Pediatric
B. Geriactic
Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the concepts of quality control and assurances in the medical laboratory
Explain the rationale behind proper patient preparation to lab testing
Perform a venipuncture using a butterfly method
Performa a venipucutre using a syringe
Identify unique phlebotomy challenges with pediatric and geriactic patients
Demonstrate the ability to process blood specimens
Define consent and explain why consent is important
Discuss the standards of HIPAA
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HEAL 226 - Healthcare Communication 3 Credits
This course covers therapeutic communication for healthcare professions.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:17
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Importance of communication
- Types of communication
- Factors effecting Therapeutic Communication
- Establishing multicultural communication
- Therapeutic communication in action
- Community resources
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify styles and types of verbal and nonverbal communication as related to patients and the healthcare team.
Demonstrate active listening in therapeutic communication through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.
Demonstrate principles of self-boundaries through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.
Apply respect and demonstrate respect for diverse populations through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.
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HEAL 228 - Nutrition for Healthcare Professions 2 Credits
In this course students will develop an understanding of dietary nutrients, the function of supplements and special dietary needs as they relate to health maintenance and disease prevention and control.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve The course is designed for students in Healthcare Professions, or any student interested in nutrition in healthcare settings.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:18
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Dietary nutrients
- Dietery supplements
- Identify special dietary needs
- Patient education related to nutrition.
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately define and discuss the 8 dietary nutrients.
Define dietary supplements and their function.
Describe the four major chronic diseases and associated dietary changes for health maintenance.
Describe three food sensitivities or allergies on associated dietary changes for health maintenance.
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HEAL 239 - Job Readiness 2 Credits
Taken at least one quarter before students plan externship or internship. Students will prepare for by drafting resumes, cover letters and professional portfolios. Additionally, students will participate in mock interviews and understand the importance of networking.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Health Care Professions Department programs, and any other student preparing to enter the job market and/or internship.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:18
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 45
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Identifying potential internships
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Interviewing
- Social Media
- Networking
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately construct effective documents pertinent to a job search.
Employ professional interviewing skills in a graded mock interview.
Document personal and professional references that can be used during the job search process
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HEAL 240 - Externship 6 Credits
Externship provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace. The work experience is related to career goals and discipline major.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesPX HL
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Medical Assisting and Clinic Services Representative students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department programs.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:19
Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 4-6
Class Limit 45
Contact Hours: Worksite 198
Total Contact Hours 198
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline
- Site Selection is made that satisfies department criteria.
- Student schedules an interview with site supervisor to establish a work schedule and discuss possible learning objectives.
- Measurable learning objectives are developed by the student and approved by program coordinator and site supervisor.
- Weekly summary reports are turned in to the externship coordinator listing hours worked tasks/duties performed, comfort level performing tasks/duties, and comments.
- Upon completion of required hours, the externship time sheet, employer evaluation, and student evaluation forms must be completed, signed appropriately, and turned in to the externship coordinator.
Student Learning Outcomes
Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a professional manner and accept feedback when offered.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.work hours, prepared for work, and professional in appearance.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
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HEAL 241 - Medical Assistant Exam Preparation 4 Credits
This course is designed to assist MA students in preparing for a national credentialing exam required for their chosen field. Practice exams will assist students in learning test taking techniques helping them identify personal strengths and weaknesses and help them focus on specific subject areas. Students will use this information to create, update, and discuss study plans.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Certification exam preparation for students enrolled in the Medical Assistant Certificate and AAS degree programs.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Medical Assistant Certificate and AAS degree programs
Active Date 20210311T08:50:19
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Take pretests
- Complete review exercises
- Take practice tests
Student Learning Outcomes
Assess individual mastery of MA concepts required to pass a national credentialing exam, based on practice attempts.
Create an effective study plan to improve practice exam scores.
Apply test-taking strategies to measure ability to take and pass a national credentialing exam.
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HEAL 250 - AIDS Education for Practitioners 2 Credits
Details the major aspects of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Focuses on the cause and spread of this disease and its clinical, psychosocial, legal, and ethical manifestations. Designed to meet the state mandated requirement for AIDS instruction to health care practitioners.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Health Care Professions Department programs.
Active Date 2015-05-28
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 45
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV
Transmission and Infection Control
Testing and Counseling
Clinical Manifestations and Treatment
Legal and Ethical Issues
Psychosocial Issues
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the risk populations and behaviors for HIV infection.
Identify personal safety precautions to prevent transmission of HIV.
Describe possible clinical manifestations of HIV infection.
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in communicating with HIV patients and family.
List reporting requirements of HIV infection for healthcare professionals.
Recognize the impact of the HIV continuum to patients and their families.
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HEAL 251 - Medical Assistant Patient Navigator 5 Credits
This course covers coaching a patient as it relates to health maintenance, disease prevention, compliance with treatment, community resources, adaptations relevant to individual patient needs.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions programs.
Active Date 2016-03-25
Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Patient navigator
Role of a patient navigator
Behaviors to professional communications
Patient coaching
Student Learning Outcomes
Define patient navigator
Describe the role of a patient navigator
Relate behaviors to professional communications
Define coaching a patient
Identify community resources
Adapting to individual patient needs
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HEAL 252 - Behavioral Health for Allied Health Professionals 3 Credits
Scenario and practice based course to develop skills and apply competencies necessary for allied health and nursing professionals to work with clients with behavioral health disorders in an integrated healthcare setting. Aligned to their scope of practice, students will practice using screening tools, documentation, administering psychiatric and medication assisted treatment, providing effective patient education and care coordination skills.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening, Online, Weekend
Designed to Serve Medical assistants, medical assisting students, nursing and allied health professionals with clinical duties for integrated settings.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:28
Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 44
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline
- Role of Allied Health Profesionals in Behavioral Health Settings
- Scope of work
- Care coordination, role in team based care
- Terminology/titles and roles of individuals involved in different levels of care
- Prepping for client appointments and for walk ins.
- Address barriers such as homelessness, transportation, etc.
- Engaging/developing rapport with behavioral health clients.
- Trauma Informed Care
- Motivational interviewing
- Boundaries
- Vital signs, considerations for BH clients and BH medications.
- Implementing screening tools.
- PHQ9
- GAD7
- MoCA
- Tools to screen for social determinants of health
- Substance abuse screening
- Review of systems
- Screening for side effects of medication
- Labs/reports specific to this population. Clozapine monitoring requirements, laboratory standing orders for certain psychotropic medications, EDIE reports, sharing information about utilization management.
- Prior authorizations, more or less for this population for medications. Insurance coverage/restrictions.
- General introduction to medication classifications, most commonly prescribed medications, potential side effects, interfering substances
- Medication administration, education, packaging, coordination. Include injection of psychotropic medication, packaging available in some places to assist with the needs of behavioral health clients, etc.
- MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) for clients wishing to eliminate addiction.
- Managing registries, using the WA State monitoring system for controlled substances
- CLIA waived lab testing including urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, blood glucose testing
- Population health
- Patient education and assistance with self-management skills
- Documentation
- Compare/contrast needs for behavioral health
Student Learning Outcomes
Define the role of the allied health professional in team based care in the behavioral health setting.
Demonstrate appropriate use of common behavioral health screening tools.
Compare and contrast documentation needs for clients with behavioral health or substance use disorders as distinct from physical health documentation.
Apply clinical skills and communication techniques best suited for clients dealing with behavioral health challenges using role play.
Practice and deomnstrate skills within one’s scope of practice for medication administration and labs appropriate to the population.
Demonstrate patient education and care coordination skills necessary for behavioral health patients.
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HEAL 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department disciplines.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:29
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Other 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete an independent health studies project with mutually agreed-upon requirements that conforms to department/industry standards.
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HEAL 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department disciplines.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:29
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Other 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete an independent health studies project with mutually agreed-upon requirements that conforms to department/industry standards.
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HEAL 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department disciplines.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:29
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Other 99
Total Contact Hours 99
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate basic to thorough knowledge of the area being investigated dependent upon number of credits.
Demonstrate ability to pursue a series of self-directed goals and objectives.
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HEAL 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department disciplines.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:31
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Other 132
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete an independent health studies project with mutually agreed-upon requirements that conforms to department/industry standards.
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HEAL 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Healthcare Professions Department disciplines.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:31
Grading System Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Other 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete an independent health studies project with mutually agreed-upon requirements that conforms to department/industry standards.the area investigated dependent upon the number of credits.
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H S 003 - HS ELL 1 Speaking and Listening 5 Credits
This course equips students to communicate effectively across. Students develop speaking, and listening skills. as well. A communicative approach to language learning allows students to use the language in interpersonal speaking and listening.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Designed for students who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:54
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 30
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
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Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
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Introduction to and mastery of Level 1 Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture.
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Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to speak with a partner following topic prompts.
Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class.
Accurately use Level 1 learned vocabulary and grammar.
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 1.
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