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PARALEGAL
(LEGAL) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Introduction to the Legal System (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. writing COMPASS 65 or ASSET 40 and min. reading COMPASS 88
or ASSET 45.
Introduction to the United States legal system (criminal v.
civil trial v. appellate; three branches of government) and its
historical development; study and analysis of current controversial
legal issues; introduction to substantive areas of law, such as torts,
family law, property, business, civil rights, and the Constitution, and
the role of paralegals and lawyers in these areas of law.
101
Introduction to Ethics I (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class is
an introduction to the canons of ethics of the state bar together with
those of the leading professional paralegal organizations. The class
will focus on the ethical duties and obligations of paralegals and
attorneys to maintain the integrity of the profession and to protect the
public interest. This class contains a service learning component called
the Community Justice Project, which enables students to enhance
learning through service in areas of the legal profession that are
working to provide or promote better access to justice.
102 Civil
Procedures I (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This course is the first of
a two-course series (with LEGAL 103) covering the litigation process,
civil rules of procedure for Washington, and local court rules. Topics
include pleadings, jurisdiction, venue, discovery, evidence, and
alternatives to litigation. An overview of trial and post-trial relief
is also covered.
103 Civil Procedures II (Su, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL
102.
This course is the second of a two-course series (with LEGAL 102)
covering motions, specific types of formal and informal discovery,
settlements, dismissals, trial practice and procedure, and post-trial
practice and procedure. Special attention is paid to the civil rules of
procedure for Washington and local rules.
105 Contracts (W, Sp) 4
Prereq:
LEGAL 100.
Covers the formation of contracts, contractual provisions,
Uniform
Commercial Code (UCC), remedies, and preparation of basic
contractual documents. An overview of contractual legal actions will
also be included.
106 Torts (Sp) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
Covers the law of
negligence and intentional torts, including product liability,
defamation, toxic torts, privacy, and defenses to tort actions. Also
includes legal analysis of tort problem and cases.
107 Property (F) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class addresses the differences between personal
and real property including the many ways in which ownership can be
held. Also addressed are landlord/tenant rights; bailments; adverse
possession; easements; covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs);
and the different forms and types of deeds. The class will also look at
the philosophical issues inherent in property rights, including
ownership of the Earth and the "right" to views, waterfront, and
resources (oil, gas, gems) that may go with the land.
119 Criminal Law
and Procedure (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. writing COMPASS 65 or ASSET 40 and
min. reading COMPASS 88
or ASSET 45.
Covers the substantive and
procedural law that governs investigation and prosecution of crime;
theory and purpose behind criminal law and
punishment; and particular
rules and procedures for prosecution of criminal cases in the state of
Washington.
135 Law Office Technology (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: BTECH
217.
Discusses basic and mid-level techniques and concepts, with a law
office context, in five core programs: Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Introduction to docketing systems,
legal imaging techniques,
and electronic filing.
136 Advanced Law Office
Technology (Su, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 135.
Continuation of techniques
and concepts, with a law office context, in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as techniques and concepts in Microsoft
Access and Summation. Preparation for trial in an electronic setting.
139 Pre-cooperative Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq:
LEGAL 100.
Taken at least one quarter before the student does an
internship (co-op),
this one-day seminar teaches the student how to
prepare a resume and cover letter, locate an internship, interview
techniques, and internship options in the public and private sectors.
140 Cooperative Work Experience (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: LEGAL 139 and
concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 141.
Students work as a paralegal intern
in a law office or law department performing paralegal duties under the
supervision of a lawyer or paralegal.
One credit is awarded for every 30
hours of work experience. Experience is further monitored with on-site
visits by classroom instructor and regular meetings in concurrent LEGAL
141 class.
141 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: LEGAL 139 and concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 140.
Weekly
classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the
paralegal internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues
include ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help,
networking, and identifying future career goals.
160 Legal Issues of
Diversity and Globalism (F, Sp) 5
From a global perspective, this course
will look at contemporary and historical legal issues with respect to
race, gender, culture, and human rights.
199 Legal Research and Writing
I (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This is the first in a two-class
series required by the Paralegal department. This course focuses
primarily on legal research. The class reviews the three-branch system
of government and directs students to the authoritative resources for
each branch. Research tools include the utilization of
hardbound volumes
as well as the resources of online electronic legal sources. This course
also includes an introduction to the court rules, the statutes,
administrative codes, and case law of both the federal government and
the state government.
200 Legal Research and Writing II (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 199.
This is the second in a two-class series required by
the Paralegal department. This course focuses primarily on writing and
more complex forms of legal research. Students will develop their skills
in the preparation of internal memoranda, memoranda of points and authorities,dDeclarations, and trial and appellate briefs.
201 Estate
Planning and Probate (Su) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class includes a
review of the Washington State statutes related to probate and probate
proceedings. Local court rules relative to the probate procedure will
also be examined. Currently existing laws regarding health care
directives are also explored. Additionally, the class covers the
different types of trusts and other estate planning devices that are
often used as an alternative to the probate process.
210 Family Law (W,
Sp) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This course focuses not only on the aspects of
divorce and marital dissolution but also on the legal response to the
changing sociological description of the family. Topics will include
divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance,
categorization of property (community and separate), domestic
partnerships and rights of partners (heterosexual and homosexual), antenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, property settlement
agreements, adoption, surrogate parents, and an overview of domestic
violence.
211 Intellectual Property (F) 4
This course examines the
continually evolving laws regarding copyrights, patents, trademarks, and
rights to material on the Internet. Also discussed
are the various types
of properties to which these rights might attach.
212 Alternative
Dispute Resolution (F, Sp) 4
Covers alternatives to civil litigation of
disputes. Topics include arbitration, mediation, negotiation, as well as
less common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Paralegal's
role in ADR, ethical considerations, and practical application of ADR to
disputes are also discussed. The philosophy behind alternatives to
adversarial litigation is analyzed historically and in contemporary
society.
220 Computer Search and Seizure (W, Sp) 5
Every computer
forensics investigator must have an underlying foundation in ethics and
the law. This multidisciplinary course builds on computer forensics
where the legal and ethical issues constraining investigations were
first introduced. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) procedures will be
emphasized. This class exposes students to a variety of scenarios
ranging from sexual harassment, to running personal business at the
workplace, to corporate espionage and network hacking.
240 Cooperative
Education Work Experience II (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: LEGAL 139 and
concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 241.
Students work as a paralegal intern
in a law or law department performing paralegal duties, under the
supervision of a lawyer or paralegal. One credit is awarded for every 30
hours of work experience. Experience is further monitored with on-site
visits by classroom instructor and regular meetings in concurrent LEGAL
241 class. This is an elective class for students who choose to do a
second internship.
241 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W,
Sp) 1
Prereq: LEGAL 139 and concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 240.
Weekly
classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the
paralegal internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues
include ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help,
networking, and identifying future career goals.
252 Legal Investigation
(F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
Introduction to purpose and methods of
investigation; practical skills of interviewing, obtaining relevant
documents and information, evaluating physical and scientific evidence,
and planning and carrying out investigation strategy; identification of
ethical considerations associated with investigation; legal analysis of
problems and cases.
262 Professional Development Seminar (W) 2
Prereq:
LEGAL 100.
This course is designed for students who are nearing
completion of their paralegal education. Students will learn about
professional development and opportunities in the paralegal profession.
Practicing paralegals, employers, members of various paralegal
associations, career services, and department faculty will assist in the
instruction for this class.
281 Special Topics in Law (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations,
administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation,
bankruptcy, intellectual property, and professional development seminar
to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.
282 Special Topics in Law (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Topics such as alternative
dispute resolution, business associations, administrative law,
environmental law, medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual
property, and professional development seminar to be offered on an
as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.
283 Special Topics
in Law (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Topics such as alternative dispute resolution,
business associations, administrative law, environmental law,
medical/legal litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and
professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis,
approximately one class per quarter.
284 Special Topics in Law (Su, F,
W, Sp) 4
Topics such as alternative dispute resolution, business
associations, administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal
litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and professional
development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one
class per quarter.
285 Special Topics in Law (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Topics
such as alternative dispute resolution, business associations,
administrative law, environmental law, medical/legal litigation,
bankruptcy, intellectual property, and professional development seminar
to be offered on an as-need basis, approximately one class per quarter.
291 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An individual
or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in
the legal area approved by the instructor.
292 Special Studies (Su, F,
W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An individual or group study project
developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area
approved by the instructor.
293 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq:
Permission.
An individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the legal area approved by the
instructor.
294 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
An
individual or group study project developed by the student(s) and the
instructor in the legal area approved by the instructor.
295 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual or group
study project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in the
legal area approved by the instructor.
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PARENT EDUCATION (PARNT) (Course listing updated June 2007)
023 Toddler Parent Education I (2-3 Yrs.) (F) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a
cooperative preschool in which the student's child (ages 2-3) is
enrolled.
024 Toddler Parent Education II (2-3 Yrs.) (W) 1-3
Prereq:
Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative
preschool in which the student's child (ages 2-3) is enrolled.
025
Toddler Parent Education III (2-3 Yrs.) (Sp) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in
which the student's child (ages 2-3) is enrolled.
026 Preschool Parent
Education I (3-4 Yrs.) (F) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education
through participation in a cooperative preschool in which the student's
child (ages 3-4) is enrolled.
027 Preschool Parent Education II (3-4
Yrs.) (W) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation
in a cooperative preschool in which the student's child (ages 3-4) is
enrolled.
028 Preschool Parent Education III (3-4 Yrs.) (Sp) 1-3
Prereq:
Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative
preschool in which the student's child (ages 3-4) is enrolled.
029
Preschool Parent Education I (4-5 Yrs.) (F) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in
which the student's child (ages 4-5) is enrolled.
030 Preschool Parent
Education II (4-5 Yrs.) (W) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education
through participation in a cooperative preschool in which the student's
child (ages 4-5) is enrolled.
031 Preschool Parent Education III (4-5
Yrs.) (Sp) 1-3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through
participation in a cooperative preschool in which the student's child
(ages 4-5) is enrolled.
073 Parent Family Education (F) 1-3
Designed for
parents of young children (ages 0-6) using child care services;
participation in parent education class is through a planned combination
of methods resulting in variable credit hours.
074 Parent Family
Education (W) 1-3
Designed for parents of young children (ages 0-6)
using child care services; participation in parent education class is
through a planned combination of methods resulting in variable credit
hours.
075 Parent Family Education (Sp) 1-3
Designed for parents of
young children (ages 0-6) using child care services; participation in
parent education class is through a planned combination of methods
resulting in variable credit hours.
120 Basic Parenting ABCs I (Sp) 2
Practical (ABCs) parenting techniques for the family with children up to
and including age seven; course will focus on attitudes, behavior, and
communication.
121 Parenting (7-12 Yrs.) (W) 2
Practical parenting
techniques for the family with elementary school-age child(ren); course
will focus on communication, problem solving, and confidence building.
122 Parenting Your Teen (W, Sp) 2
Focus will be on ground rules,
communication, conflict negotiation, and support.
173 Parenting and
Divorce (Su) 2
Designed to help parents facilitate their child's
adjustment during and after divorce and to prevent some of the
destructive effects of separation and divorce. Focus will be on child's
needs and stages of development and will assist parents in acquiring
specific skills to help their children.
180 Foster Parent Training (F,
W, Sp) 5
Prereq: DSHS foster parent professional staff.
Course is
designed to help professionals understand the value and concepts needed
to work with foster parents to relate well with their foster children.
181 Independent Living (Su) 3
Prereq: Adult working with older children
and adolescents.
Fostering children 10 years and older includes
preparing the child to live responsibly and successfully in the world as
an employee, spouse, and parent. This course supports foster parents and
other professionals working with
older children and adolescents to
develop skills for independent living.
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PARENT/CHILD EDUCATION (PT CH) (Course listing updated June 2007)
045 Working/Single Parent Education (F) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
Evening cooperative preschool designed to provide parenting
technique for single and working parents of young children, ages 2.5 to
5 years; parent and child attend class.
046 Working/Single Parent
Education (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Evening cooperative preschool
designed to provide parenting technique for single and working parents
of young children, ages 2.5 to 5 years; parent and child attend class.
047 Working/Single Parent Education (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Evening
cooperative preschool designed to provide parenting technique for single
and working parents of young children, ages 2.5 to 5 years; parent and
child attend class.
051 Parent Infant Education (0-12 Mos.) (F) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age
of one to develop an understanding of their specific needs; parent and
child attend class.
052 Parent Infant Education (0-12 Mos.) (W) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age
of one to develop an understanding of their specific needs; parent and
child attend class.
053 Parent Infant Education (0-12 Mos.) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under
the age of one to develop an understanding of their specific needs;
parent and child attend class.
054 Parent Infant Education (0-12 Mos.)
(Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an
infant under the age of one to develop an understanding of their
specific needs; parent and child attend class.
055 Parent Toddler
Education (12-18 Mos.) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and
caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 12 to 18 months ; parent and child attend class.
056 Parent Toddler
Education (12-18 Mos.) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and
caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 12 to 18 months; parent and child attend class.
057 Parent Toddler
Education (12-18 Mos.) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and
caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 12 to 18 months; parent and child attend class.
058 Parent Toddler
Education (12-18 Mos.) (Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and
caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 12 to 18 months; parent and child attend class.
061 Parent Toddler
Education (18-24 Mos.) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to
recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 18 to 24
months; parent and child attend class.
062 Parent Toddler Education
(18-24 Mos.) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the
unique needs and characteristics of children
ages 18 to 24 months;
parent and child attend class.
063 Parent Toddler Education (18-24 Mos.)
(Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and
characteristics of children
ages 18 to 24 months; parent and child
attend class.
064 Parent Toddler Education (18-24 Mos.) (Su) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and
characteristics of children
ages 18 to 24 months; parent and child
attend class.
065 Parent Child Education (Under 5) (F) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs
and characteristics of children under 5 years of age; parent and child
attend class.
066 Parent Child Education (Under 5) (W) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs
and characteristics of children under 5 years of age; parent and child
attend class.
067 Parent Child Education (Under 5) (Sp) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs
and characteristics of children under 5 years of age; parent and child
attend class.
068 Parent Child Education (Under 5) (Su) 2
Prereq:
Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs
and characteristics of children under 5 years of age; parent and child
attend class.
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PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER (PFT) (Course listing
added August 2007)
100 Personal Fitness Trainer Seminar
(W) 1
An introduction to the Personal Fitness Trainer program. Students
will learn about course expectations and outcomes. Students will also
participate in a variety of activities which will introduce them to the
fitness industry.
110 Exercise Science (Sp) 5
Study of the physiological adaptations of the human body to physical
activity. Students will study both the short and long term responses of
the cardio-respiratory and neuromuscular systems to regular physical
activity. Topics include; aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, muscle
contraction, specificity of training, individual responses to exercise,
environmental stress, sports nutrition, fatigue and overtraining.
120 Components of Exercise (Sp)
5
An in depth study of flexibility, resistance training, and cardio
training principles. The students will learn how to apply frequency,
intensity, time and type to each of these components of exercise.
130 Exercise Fundamentals
(Sp) 3
An introduction to kinesiology, psychology and motor learning as it
applies to personal training. Topics include; planes of motion, lever
systems, behavior change, and motivation.
140 Fitness Center: Internship I
(Sp) 2
Students will apply their personal training skills and knowledge in a
practical setting by serving an internship in the Highline Community
College fitness center.
205 Program Design (F) 3
Students will apply their skills and knowledge of exercise to
designing workouts. Learning will be hands on as students explore case
studies.
210 Client Consultation and Assessment (F) 3
Students will learn the steps leading up to and including the first
training session. Topics include: initial interview, health appraisal/
medical history review, and fitness evaluation.
215 Functional Training (F)
2
This class will introduce students to a variety of non-traditional
training methods, including medicine balls, bands, physio ball, body
weight, partner resistance, etc., into exercise routines.
220 Body Composition (W) 3
This course will investigate the physiology and psychology of body
weight management. Topics include; caloric balance, assessing body
composition, and evaluating weight loss
strategies.
225 Athletic Performance (W) 2
This course examines various techniques designed to enhance athletic
performance through strength and conditioning. Topics will also include
periodization and performance psychology.
230 Group Exercise (W) 2
An introduction to leading group exercise classes. Students will
learn how to demonstrate exercises, plan class exercise routines,
motivate students and prepare to be certified to lead group exercise
classes.
235 Training Special Populations
(W) 3
This course examines the exercise needs of special populations such
as the elderly, asthmatic, pregnant women, diabetic, and the
overweight. The physiology of controllable diseases, the psychology of
aging, metabolic diseases and the effects of common medications will
also be discussed.
240 Fitness Training: Internship II (W)
2
Students will apply their personal training skills and knowledge in
a practical setting by serving an internship at an approved worksite.
245 Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues
(Sp) 2
Students will learn how to safely plan and maintain an exercise
environment. Topics include: safety procedures, emergency procedures,
and recognizing legal and ethical responsibilities.
250 Care and Prevention of Fitness Related Injuries
(Sp) 3
This course provides students with knowledge that will assist them in
preventing, caring for, and recovery from fitness related injuries.
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PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Introduction to Philosophy (F, W, Sp) 5
Develop
basic philosophical skills: reading critically, recognizing and
responding to lines of reasoning, and communicating effectively. Examine
important personal and social philosophical issues with an emphasis on
doing philosophy.
110 Introduction to Ethics (Var) 5
This course guides
the student through an examination of personal and social moral issues
of contemporary interest with an emphasis on refining moral
decision-making skills and on examining and developing one's personal
ethical viewpoint.
115 Critical Thinking (F, W, Sp) 5
Analysis of the
logic of arguments in a variety of media and the rhetorical use of
language and image in argument. Development of the skills and habits of
critical discourse: listening, reading, writing, and speaking with
precision, clarity, and creativity.
120 Elementary Symbolic Logic (F, W,
Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 095 or 097 or permission
Study of formal validity in
reasoning; use of symbolic notation to identify logical relationships;
acquaints students with techniques of deductive logic, using rules of
inference, equivalencies, and quantifiers.
130 Introduction to Western
Philosophy (Var) 5
An introduction to the nature of philosophy by
looking at examples from the philosophical traditions of the West.
Course will include thinkers from the ancient, medieval, early modern,
and contemporary periods.
145 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (Var) 5
An introduction to four of the great traditions of world philosophy:
Confucian, Taoist, Hindu, and Buddhist. Students read original texts
from these traditions considering a variety of answers to some of the
biggest questions in philosophy: Who am I? What should I do? What is
real? What do I really know?
150 Modern Political Philosophy (F) 5
Where
did the idea of liberty come from? What does it mean? This course
examines the development of the modern ideas of liberty and the liberal
state including the work of Locke, Hobbes, Smith, and the Federalist. It
also examines some of its observers and critics, including de
Tocqueville and Marx.
155 Environmental Philosophy (Var) 5
The study of
a variety of approaches to environmental ethics within the practical
conditions of our communities, nations, and world. Topics may include
the use of public lands, concepts of environmental justice, animal
rights, aesthetic and spiritual values, deep ecology, and ecofeminism.
160 Comparative Religions (F, W) 5
Comparative study of the responses of
the major religions to the human condition and the nature of ultimate
reality (God); focus on how religions define spirituality and seek to
solve spiritual problems.
200 Buddhist Philosophy (F) 5
An introduction
to Buddhist ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Students will study
primary texts representing a variety of Buddhists schools including Nararjuna's "Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way," Shantideva's "Guide
to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life," and the "Bardo Thodol," also called
"The Tibetan Book of the Dead."
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P E) (Course listing updated June 2007)
Unless otherwise noted, all P E classes count
toward the three credit P E requirement.
100 Personal Health Science (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Students
will learn a multidimensional approach to health that emphasizes
the
importance of lifestyle choices in preventing disease and improving
quality of life. The knowledge and skills learned in this class will
enable students to make informed personal health decisions and encourage
them to take responsibility for their own personal health.
101 Global
Health Issues (F, W, Sp) 5
Note: This course satisfies the three-credit
Physical Education and Diversity and Globalism requirements.
Students
will investigate current world health issues and explore the
relationships between socioeconomic, political, cultural, and
demographic conditions of "developing" countries as they relate to
health and nutrition. There will be an emphasis on epidemiology,
HIV/AIDS, gender health issues, and nutrition concerns. The implications
of these issues as they relate to developed countries will also be
explored.
103 Basketball (F, W, Sp) 1
Beginning and intermediate
basketball skills, including passing, catching, dribbling, shooting,
rebounding, scrimmages, tactics, and strategy.
104 Circuit Aerobics (Su,
F, W, Sp) 1
Physical fitness conditioning using flexibility,
cardiovascular, and strength exercises. A variety of intensity levels
will be provided allowing students to work at their own pace.
105 Cardio
Kickboxing (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
A cardiovascular, fat-burning workout using
different styles of kickboxing, boxing, and martial arts techniques. A
variety of intensity levels will be provided allowing students to work
at their own pace.
107 Step Aerobics (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
A cardiovascular,
fat-burning workout using adjustable step platforms and simple
choreography.
111 Hip Hop Aerobics (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Increase cardiorespiratory fitness and burn calories while performing jazz/hip
hop dance steps. Students will learn a progression of choreographed
dance steps performed to popular dance music. No previous dance
experience necessary.
113 Golf (Su, F, Sp) 1
Beginning to intermediate
golf skills and techniques, including grip, stance, pivot and
follow-through, chipping, putting, and rules.
114 Badminton/Pickleball
(F, W, Sp) 1
Two net games combined in a single class. Development of
beginning to intermediate badminton/pickleball skills and techniques.
115 Jogging (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Students will learn and apply basic
cardiovascular conditioning principles through participation in a
structured jogging program.
116 Karate (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
An introduction
to karate as an art form, sport, and conditioning exercise. Students
will learn basic defensive and offensive techniques, including blocks,
kicks, and punches. Self-confidence and awareness will also be
emphasized.
117 Introduction to Tai Chi (F, W, Sp) 1
An introduction to
Tai Chi. Students will be introduced to the Yang Style solo exercise
short form, Chi Kung (energy increasing) exercises, and Sensing
Hands or
Partner Tai Chi.
118 Yoga (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Learn basic yoga techniques
that will allow students to release physical and emotional tension from
the body, mind, and spirit.
119 Softball (Su, F, Sp) 1
Beginning and
intermediate softball skills, including, throwing, catching, hitting,
bunting, base running, rules, strategy, and tactics.
120 Soccer (F, W,
Sp) 1
Beginning and intermediate soccer skills, including passing,
trapping,
dribbling, heading, shooting, strategy, rules, and small-sided
games.
121 Tennis (Su, F, Sp) 1
Beginning and intermediate tennis
skills, including grip, forehand, backhand, serve, lob, volley, rules,
singles and doubles play, and strategy.
123 Weight Training (Su, F, W,
Sp) 1
Students will learn and apply basic principles of resistance
training through participation in a structured weight training program.
125 Wrestling (F, Sp) 1
Beginning and intermediate wrestling skills,
including takedowns,
breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning
holds, and physical conditioning.
127 Cross Country Running (F) 1
Cross
country running skills, including aerobic and anaerobic training,
strength development, flexibility, interval training, hill running, and
training volume/intensity.
128 Track: Running Events (F, W) 1
Beginning
and intermediate running skills, including fitness development, sprints,
middle distance, hurdles, and relays.
130 Aerobic Walking (Su, F, W, Sp)
1
Students will learn and apply basic cardiovascular conditioning
principles through participation in a structured walking program.
138
Volleyball (F, W, Sp) 1
Beginning and intermediate volleyball skills,
including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying, rules, strategy, and
team play.
139 Advanced Track and Field (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced track and field skills, including sprints, middle distance,
long distance, hurdles (intermediate and high), steeplechase, relays
(sprint and 400-meter), shot put, hammer, javelin, pole vault, high jump
and long jump, aerobic and anaerobic training, strength development,
flexibility, plyometric training, and competition.
143 Advanced
Basketball (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced basketball skills,
including individual skill development, team concepts, and physical
conditioning.
145 Advanced Wrestling (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Intermediate to advanced wrestling skills, including takedowns,
breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds, competitive match
situations, and physical conditioning.
147 Advanced Cross Country (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced cross country running skills, including
aerobic and anaerobic training, strength development, flexibility,
interval training, hill running, training volume/intensity, and
competition.
148 Advanced Volleyball (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced
volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying,
rules, team concepts, physical conditioning, and game situations.
149
Advanced Fastpitch (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced fastpitch skills,
including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting and base running, tactics
and strategy, team concepts, and competitive game situations.
150
Advanced Soccer (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Advanced soccer skills,
including passing, trapping, dribbling, shooting, free kicks, corner
kicks and throw-ins, team concepts, physical conditioning, and
competitive game situations.
160 First Aid/CPR (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
To
provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in
an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain and the consequences
of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Students will
receive American Red Cross certification in first aid and adult CPR.
163
Principles of Coaching (F) 2
Note: Credits do not count toward Physical
Education requirement.
An introduction to the principles of athletic
coaching. Topics will include developing a coaching philosophy, training
principles, practice organization, special situations, scheduling,
player motivations, parental interactions, and overall team management.
165 Lifetime Fitness (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Students will learn and apply
physical fitness principles, including cardiorespiratory training,
strength training, flexibility, and body weight management. The skills
learned will enable students to reduce their risks for cardiovascular
disease, obesity, and obesity-related diseases. The class will include
one hour lecture per week and two hours of physical activity.
170
Physical Education (W) 3
Note: Credits do not count toward Physical
Education requirement.
A survey of careers associated with physical
education and sport. Students
will learn about the education and
experience necessary for careers such as elementary, secondary, and
post-secondary teaching; athletic training; coaching; exercise science;
fitness; physical/occupational therapy; athletics; recreation; and
sports management.
171 Fitness and Nutrition Concepts (F, W, Sp) 2
An
introduction to basic fitness and nutrition concepts. Students will
learn how to assess their current fitness level and how to design and
implement a conditioning program for each of the major fitness areas: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance,
flexibility, and body composition. These concepts will provide students
with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied to weight
management and disease prevention.
186 Total Fitness (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Students will learn to design and implement an individualized
conditioning program focusing on one or more of the major fitness
components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular
endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will learn basic
conditioning principles relating to each of the fitness components.
Workouts will focus on individualized goals. Progress will be monitored
through training logs and fitness assessments.
203 Basketball (F, W, Sp)
1
Prereq: P E 103.
Beginning and intermediate basketball skills,
including passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, rebounding,
scrimmages, tactics, and strategy.
204 Circuit Aerobics (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 104.
Physical fitness conditioning using flexibility,
cardiovascular, and strength exercises. A variety of intensity levels
will be provided allowing students to work at their own pace.
205 Cardio
Kickboxing (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 105.
A cardiovascular,
fat-burning workout using different styles of kickboxing, boxing, and
martial arts techniques. A variety of intensity levels will be provided
allowing students to work at their own pace.
207 Step Aerobics (Su, F,
W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 107.
A cardiovascular, fat-burning workout using
adjustable step platforms and simple choreography.
211 Hip Hop Aerobics
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 111.
Increase cardiorespiratory fitness and
burn calories while performing jazz/hip hop dance steps. Students will
learn a progression of choreographed dance steps performed to popular
dance music. No previous dance experience necessary.
213 Golf (Su, F,
Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 113.
Beginning to intermediate golf skills and
techniques, including grip, stance, pivot and follow-through, chipping,
putting, and rules.
214 Badminton/Pickleball (Su, F, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E
114.
Two net games combined in a single class. Development of beginning
to intermediate badminton/pickleball skills and techniques.
215 Jogging
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 115.
Students will learn and apply basic
cardiovascular conditioning principles through participation in a
structured jogging program.
216 Karate (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 116.
An introduction to karate as an art form, sport, and conditioning
exercise. Students will learn basic defensive and offensive techniques;
including
blocks, kicks, and punches. Self-confidence and awareness will
also be emphasized.
217 Introduction to Tai Chi (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E
117.
An introduction to Tai Chi. Students will be introduced to the Yang
Style solo exercise short form, Chi Kung (energy increasing) exercises,
and Sensing
Hands or Partner Tai Chi.
218 Yoga (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq:
P E 118.
Learn basic yoga techniques that will allow students to release
physical and emotional tension from the body, mind, and spirit.
219
Softball (Su, F, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 119.
Beginning and intermediate
softball skills, including, throwing, catching, hitting, bunting, base
running, rules, strategy, and tactics.
220 Soccer (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P
E 120.
Beginning and intermediate soccer skills, including passing,
trapping,
dribbling, heading, shooting, strategy, rules, and small-sided
games.
221 Tennis (Su, F, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 121.
Beginning and
intermediate tennis skills, including grip, forehand, backhand, serve,
lob, volley, rules, singles and doubles play, and strategy.
223 Weight
Training (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 123.
Students will learn and apply
basic principles of resistance training through participation in a
structured weight training program.
225 Wrestling (F, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E
125.
Beginning and intermediate wrestling skills, including takedowns,
breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds, and physical
conditioning.
227 Cross Country Running (F) 1
Prereq: P E 127.
Cross
country running skills, including aerobic and anaerobic training,
strength development, flexibility, interval training, hill running, and
training volume/intensity.
228 Track: Running Events (W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P
E 128.
Beginning and intermediate running skills, including fitness
development, sprints, middle distance, hurdles, and relays.
238
Volleyball (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: P E 138.
Beginning and intermediate
volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying,
rules, strategy, and team play.
239 Advanced Track and Field (Sp) 2
Prereq: P E 139 and permission.
Advanced track and field skills,
including sprints, middle distance, long distance, hurdles (intermediate
and high), steeplechase, relays (sprint and 400-meter), shot put,
hammer, javelin, pole vault, high jump and long jump, aerobic and
anaerobic training, strength development, flexibility, plyometric
training, and competition.
243 Advanced Basketball (W) 2
Prereq: P E 143
and permission.
Advanced basketball skills, including individual skill
development, team concepts, and physical conditioning.
245 Advanced
Wrestling (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: P E 145 and permission.
Intermediate to
advanced wrestling skills, including takedowns, breakdowns, rides,
escapes, reversals, pinning holds, competitive match situations, and
physical conditioning.
247 Advanced Cross Country (F) 2
Prereq: P E 147
and permission.
Advanced cross country running skills, including aerobic
and anaerobic training, strength development, flexibility, interval
training, hill running, training volume/intensity, and competition.
248
Advanced Volleyball (F) 2
Prereq: P E 148 and permission.
Advanced
volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying,
rules, team concepts, physical conditioning, and game situations.
249
Advanced Fastpitch (Sp) 2
Prereq: P E 249 and permission.
Advanced fastpitch skills, including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting and
base running, tactics and strategy, team concepts, and competitive game
situations.
250 Advanced Soccer (F) 2
Prereq: P E 250 and permission.
Advanced soccer skills, including passing, trapping, dribbling,
shooting, free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins, team concepts,
physical conditioning, and competitive game situations.
286 Total
Fitness (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: P E 186.
Students will learn to design
and implement an individualized conditioning program focusing on one or
more of the major fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance,
muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body
composition. Students will learn basic conditioning principles relating
to each of the fitness components. Workouts will focus on individualized
goals. Progress will be monitored through training logs and fitness
assessments.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE (P SCI) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Physical Science (F, W, Sp) 5
An introduction to concepts in physics, chemistry, geology, and
astronomy, with emphasis on the scientific method and the
interrelatedness of these
four disciplines. Intended for non-science
majors.
120 Astronomy (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. MATH 081.
Introductory course with emphasis on the astronomical concepts
fundamental to our present understanding of the universe. Topics include
the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
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PHYSICS (PHYS) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Survey of Physics (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH
097 or equivalent or permission.
An algebra-based introduction to
physics intended primarily for prospective students of science and
engineering with little or no physics background. Major topics generally
include motion, force, momentum, and energy.
Includes one credit of
laboratory.
102 General Physics (W) 5
Prereq: PHYS 101.
Study of
electricity and magnetism, with emphasis on theoretical aspects and
applications through problem solving. Includes historical development of
classical and modern theories of the physical universe.
120 Introduction
to Electronics (Sp) 5
Prereq: PHYS 102 or 202.
Review basic principles
of electricity, electrical measurements, AC and DC circuits, diodes,
transistors and OP amps, digital electronics, and microprocessors.
Includes one credit of laboratory.
201 Mechanics (F, W) 5
Prereq: MATH
124 and either PHYS 100 or one year of high school physics or
equivalent.
The study of motion, force, energy, momentum, rotational
motion, and vibration. Includes historical development of classical and
modern theories of the physical universe. A calculus-based approach to
physics especially for students of science and engineering. Includes one
credit of laboratory.
202 Electricity/Magnetism (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH
125 and PHYS 201 or equivalent.
The study of electricity and magnetism.
A calculus-based approach for students of science and engineering.
Includes one credit of laboratory.
203 Waves and Modern Topics (Su, Sp)
5
Prereq: PHYS 202 or equivalent.
The study of heat, waves, light, and
topics in modern physics. A calculus-based approach for students of
science and engineering. Includes one credit of laboratory.
240
Cooperative Work Experience (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-3
Prereq: Permission and
concurrent enrollment in Cooperative Education seminar.
Advanced work
experience related to career goals in physical sciences.
290 Special
Studies (Var) 1-5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project
developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the
instructor.
291 Physics Study Section (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission
and concurrent enrollment in PHYS 201 or 202 or 203. Study session for
students in physics.
292 Physics Study Section (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq:
Permission and concurrent enrollment in PHYS 201 or 202 or 203. Study
session for students in physics.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE (POL S) (Course listing updated June 2007)
120 American Government (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Government
and politics in the United States. The theory and practice of national
institutions, political parties, elections, civil rights, and liberties.
Problems confronting American government, including domestic and foreign
policies.
130 Comparative Government (F, Sp) 5
Comparative analysis of
at least three important political cultures in the
world. (United States
not included; see POL S 120.)
150 State and Local Government (F) 5
Theory and practice of state and local government in America, with
emphasis on state, metropolitan, and urban problems and institutions.
160 American Foreign Policy (F) 5
Constitutional framework and
historical patterns; major factors in formulation and execution of
policy; and analysis of actual policy as modified by recent
developments.
180 Critical Issues in World Politics (W) 5
The politics
and institutions of the world community, with emphasis on areas of
present conflict, cooperation, and the role of the United States.
185
Special Topics: Law and Legal Systems (F, W, Sp) 5
Content varies from
quarter to quarter. See individual instructor for information.
190
Critical Issues in World Politics II (Sp) 5
The politics and
institutions of the world community, with emphasis on areas of present
conflict, cooperation, and the role of the United States.
201
Introduction to Political Economy (Sp) 5
An exploration of relations
between business and government and of economic relations between
nations.
202 Great Thinkers: Introductory Political Science Theory (W) 5
This course examines the ideas behind some of the great social movements
in world history, exploring minds from Plato and Aristotle to Martin
Luther King Jr. and Chairman Mao. It's a journey down humanity's search
for the best way to live.
291 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 1
An
individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
292 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 2
An
individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
293 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 3
An
individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
294 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 4
An
individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
295 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 5
An
individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
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POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY (PSG)
(Course listing updated June 2007)
102 Basic Polysomnography (F) 5
History and
overview of sleep medicine and the role of the polysomnography
technician. Introduction to the physiology of sleep and indications,
contraindications, purposes, and hazards of polysomnographic care
modalities. Focus is placed on an understanding of basic neurology, with
emphasis on basic electroencephalography (EEG) patterns and anatomy of
the central and peripheral nervous system.
103 Therapeutic Modalities I
(F) 5
Overview of the preparation and role of the polysomnography
technician as a health care professional. Topics include
professionalism, understanding physician orders, charting,
health/illness continuum, therapeutic, communication, functional
cardiopulmonary anatomy, and the basics of assessment.
104 Fundamentals
of Sleep Monitoring Equipment (F) 5
This course is designed to introduce
students to the basic technology used in the monitoring of sleep.
Principles of electricity and amplification are introduced. Covers
patient hook up and monitoring; calibration and troubleshooting of
equipment; data acquisition; and basic scoring.
204 Clinical Sleep
Disorders (W) 4
Comprehensive examination of a wide range of sleep
disorders, their etiology, and treatment options.
205 Advanced Polysomnography (W) 5
This course covers advanced sleep studies and
treatment modalities in polysomnography.
206 Polysomnography Scoring and
Analysis (W) 3
Introduction to scoring and analysis of polysomnography
testing. Students will learn the procedures necessary to generate and
validate a report of the scoring of objective and subjective data
obtained in a polysomnographic study.
207 Therapeutic Modalities II (Sp)
2
Presents basic principles of positive airway pressure (PAP) through
the use of CPAP and BiPAP. Topics covered will include determination of
need, equipment set up, oxygen/pressure titration, and instructing the
patient on home use.
208 Preparation for RPSGT Examination (Sp) 2
This
course is intended for individuals currently working as polysomnography
technologists and students currently in the Polysomnography program at
Highline Community College. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
(RPSGT) exam is broken down into units and examined through lecture and
practice exams. Areas of test weaknesses are identified through practice
exams with individual instructor feedback provided. Students use the
online discussion board to work on group projects with classmates to
enhance the learning experience.
221 Physician Rounds (Sp) 1
Physician
lectures on current topics in polysomnography and related areas of
medicine. Case studies are presented by various physicians.
230 Polysomnography Practicum (Sp) 9
This course is designed to provide the
student with opportunity to utilize learned polysomnography skills.
Under supervision, students provide basic polysomnography skills to
patients in cooperation with community sleep labs.
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PRINTING (PRINT) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Introduction to Printing (Sp) 3
Printing industry
overview. An overview of modern printing and allied industries.
140
Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-12
Cooperative education provides
an opportunity for students to combine theory with practical work
experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the
student's field of study or career goals.
148 Digital Photography (F, W,
Sp) 5
Introduction to digital photography, scanning, and photo
manipulation software. Through hands-on projects, learn about digital
imaging processes and the unique requirements for Web and print
production. Course will cover basic photographic procedures, basic
composition, the practical application
of creative imaging, the use of
Adobe Photoshop, understanding different electronic file formats, proper
studio and location lighting, as well as combining digital photography
and scanning.
149 Digital Photography II (F, W, Sp) 5
Intermediate to
advanced training for digital photographers. This course includes work
with studio lighting as well as advanced Photoshop techniques. To
enroll, student must have passed PRINT 148 and/or present a portfolio of
their work for instructor review.
151 Introduction to Prepress (Su, F,
W, Sp) 12
Introduction to prepress covers both electronic and
traditional page composition and layout, scanning, platemaking, basic
printing, and color theory.
152 Introduction to Press and Bindery (Su,
F, W, Sp) 12
PRINT 152 covers basic press and bindery theory as well as
their practical applications.
153 Intermediate Press/Prepress (Su, F, W,
Sp) 12
PRINT 153 students will learn about and demonstrate a more
advanced understanding of either prepress or press and bindery
operations.
156 Print Production (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Production processes, inventory management, production organization, and
production skill building.
159 Equipment Maintenance (F) 3
Prereq: PRINT
152.
Equipment cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repair.
161
Copy Preparation I (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Computer-generated typesetting and graphics.
162 Copy Preparation II
(Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Computer-generated typesetting and
graphics.
171 Introduction to Offset Printing I (F) 2
Copy preparation,
camera and darkroom operation, stripping and masking of negatives, and platemaking.
172 Introduction to Offset Printing II (W) 2
Offset press
operation and bindery procedures.
240 Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-5
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for 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.
254 Press or Prepress Concentration (Su, F, W, Sp) 12
PRINT 254 students must demonstrate an intermediate level of
understanding of the printing process before entering the class. Through
working in a live production environment, students in the PRINT 254
class are expected to
learn how to complete complex jobs up to current
industry standards for both quality and turnaround time.
255 Advanced
Press or Prepress Concentration (Su, F, W, Sp) 12
PRINT 255 students
must demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of the printing
process to enter the class. Through working in a live production
environment, students in the PRINT 255 class are expected to learn how
to complete complex jobs up to current industry standards for both
quality and turnaround time.
257 Production Management (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
PRINT 257 students learn how to manage and oversee a commercial print
shop. This includes managing workflow, dealing with student workers and
customers, ordering materials, and job scheduling.
263 Manual
Composition (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: PRINT 254 and WRIT 101.
Publishing
user's manual from materials in PRINT 151, 152, 153, 254, ad 255.
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PSYCHOLOGY (PSYCH) (Course listing updated June 2007)
100 Introduction to Psychology (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. reading COMPASS 80 or ASSET 40. Note: Students with a
COMPASS score of 71-79 may enroll if also enrolled in READ 101, Study
Skills for Psychology.
An introduction to the study of behavior that
covers contemporary perspectives and contributors, methodology, and core
areas influencing human behaviors, such as biology, learning,
motivation, emotion, cognition, and personality.
120 Psychology of Human
Relations (F, W, Sp) 5
Study of human relations with emphasis placed on
understanding social psychological variables that affect relationships
and understanding self and interactions with others, ranging from formal
roles to intimate relationships. Topics include diversity, adjustment,
personality, communication, conflict, and development of relationships.
125 Psychology of the Sexes (W) 5
Major psychological theories of sex
role development and the biological and environmental factors that
influence gender differences. Exploration of the myth and reality of
similarities and differences in such areas as cognitive abilities,
achievement patterns, communication, aggression, compliance, nurturance,
adjustment, and sexuality.
130 Death and Life (F, W, Sp) 3
Topics
include death and dying in terms of definition, cross-cultural and
cross-theological attitudes, suicide, death and the hospital staff,
planning a funeral, legal problems, community resources, psychological
adjustment to
the death of a loved one, and dealing with the
inevitability of one's own death.
135 Death Across Cultures (W) 5
Course
examines dying, death, and bereavement across a variety of cultures
of
the world and subcultures of the United States. Emphasis is placed on
how an individual's end-of-life attitudes and behaviors are influenced
by environment.
152 Understanding AIDS (F, W) 2
Explores the following
topics related to AIDS: disease process, history, myths and fears, risk
factors, controversies, understanding the effect of AIDS on
the
individual, caring for the person with AIDS, the special grief of AIDS,
and projected trends of AIDS.
175 Careers in Psychology (W) 3
This
course will explore the many career paths open to students interested
in
pursuing psychology as a major course of study.
202 Biopsychology (W) 5
Prereq: PSYCH 100.
This course explores the relationship between the
nervous system and behavior, and how each influences the other. Specific
areas of study include sensation and perception, pharmacology,
addiction, movement, immunity, stress, emotions, motivation, learning,
memory, sleep, and the development and regeneration of the nervous
system.
205 Theories of Personality (W) 5
Prereq: PSYCH 100.
A
comparison of major personality theories, including the work of
psychoanalytic theorists, behaviorists, humanists, trait theorists, and
social cognitive learning theorists. Introduction to research findings
and major debates in personality psychology and practical application of
theoretical concepts.
215 Developmental Psychology: Life Span (F, W, Sp)
5
Prereq: PSYCH 100.
Study of the individual from birth to death,
including human changes brought about by increased age and experience in
the areas of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral
development.
220 Abnormal Psychology (F, Sp) 5
Prereq: PSYCH 100 or
equivalent.
Introduction to the classification, diagnosis, and treatment
of behavioral disorders and personality abnormalities. Traditional and
nontraditional models of assessment and treatment are explored.
250
Research Methods (Sp) 5
Prereq: PSYCH 100.
Study of research methods and
techniques used in gathering, organizing, and interpreting data. Enables
the student to evaluate information and discover invalid interpretations
and alternative explanations.
291 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq:
Permission.
An individual or group project developed by the student(s)
and the instructor in an area of psychology approved by the instructor.
292 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An individual
or group project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in an
area of psychology approved by the instructor.
293 Special Studies (F,
W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
An individual or group project developed by
the student(s) and the instructor in an area of psychology approved by
the instructor.
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