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ESL 067 - Grammar/Composition I (5)
For Basic Skills ESL students with clearly defined academic goals who are preparing for academic and university transfer studies. The course focuses on sentence structure and the composing process at the advanced ESL level, and includes the study of basic research, analysis, and critical thinking techniques. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of Basic Skills and Academic ESL department chairs.
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ESL 068 - Grammar/Composition II (5)
A course for Basic Skills students with clearly defined academic goals, with an emphasis on advanced ESL composition skills. Designed to teach students to write, analyze, and revise sentences and to develop coherent essays. The course replaces the ENGL 097 requirement for ESL students. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of Basic Skills and Academic ESL department chairs.
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Environmental Conservation |
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ENVC 101 - Introduction to Watershed Management (5)
Basic geologic processes related to aquatic systems such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Measuring and calculating watershed management parameters encouraging quantitative thinking. Includes basic orienteering skills. Prerequisite: MATH 97 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval. (Lab and field trips required). Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 102 - Invertebrate Biology and Identification (4)
Natural history, biology, and taxonomy of common invertebrates including their natural history and biogeographic distribution. None
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ENVC 104 - Introduction to Natural Resources (1)
Introduction to natural resource agencies and institutions, including career opportunities; i.e. the role of the technician in forestry, fisheries, agriculture and parks. Includes student success skills. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in CSS 103.
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ENVC 105 - Emergency Incident Management System (3)
Introduction to Incident Management System and emergency operations. Satisfies training requirements for the National Incident Management System and ICS100/200. None
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ENVC 112 - Limnology (5)
Introduction to natural and human-induced processes that shape lake ecosystems. Quantitative and qualitative measuring techniques will be used, including bioassessment techniques of biological integrity. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 or department chair approval. Lab and field trips required. Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 122 - Stream Ecology (5)
Introduction to physical, chemical and biological components of lotic systems and their anthropogenic impacts. Sampling techniques, lab procedures, water quality and stream habitat will be evaluated. Perform bioassessment. Exploration of global and cultural issues in relation to rivers. Prerequisite: ENVC 112 or department chair approval.
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ENVC 123 - Fish Biology, Taxonomy, and Life History (5)
Classification, biology, and physiology of representative North American fish. None
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ENVC 130 - Environmental Interpretation (5)
Research presentation and communication styles through oral, visual, and audio-visual means of the history, geology, or natural history of an area, concept or species. Interpretation and discussion of ancient cultural archeological sites and influences on the present. None
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ENVC 133 - Facilities Maintenance Fundamentals (5)
Introduction to facilities maintenance including basic grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals. Includes sediment and erosion control measures for construction sites. None
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ENVC 140 - Plants of Western Washington (5)
Collection, identification, and plant community grouping of local and regional gymnosperms and angiosperms. Identify invasive species. None
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ENVC 165 - Sustainability Fundamentals (5)
Introduction to understanding sustainability principles in human societies. Evaluate how sustainability principles can be applied to urbanization, agriculture and the business world in light of climate change. Solutions will be explored in renewable energy, water resources, transportation, and globalization in the light of environmental economics. None
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ENVC 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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ENVC 201 - Watershed Restoration (5)
Techniques and ecological context for restoration and its application in the conservation of biodiversity. Covers state and federal laws pertaining to ecological field work and potential funding sources. Evaluation of social and economic impact of restoration to diverse groups of people. Includes methods in biological engineering. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 with a minimum C grade or department chair approval. Field trips required. Field trips required.
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ENVC 202 - Wildlife Biology: D (5)
Concepts in wildlife management and conservation biology. Understand and identify wildlife management perspectives and constraints in relation to different cultural and social values. Includes relationships between land use patterns and responses by wildlife populations. Prerequisite: Reading in technical journals and report writing required.
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ENVC 210 - Fish Ecology and Management (5)
Fish communities and their ecological requirements. Emphasis on population dynamics in relation to habitat changes. Prerequisite: ENVC 122 and 123. Reading and researching technical journals on current topics of fish conservation and management required. Report writing required. Report writing required.
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ENVC 211 - Ecological Sampling and Monitoring Design (4)
General sampling concepts and population estimation. Methods in ecological sampling of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and vascular plants. TFW program procedures for ambient monitoring. Introduction to ecological software. Field trips required. Strongly recommended: Familiarity with computers and spreadsheets. Prerequisite: MATH& 146. Field trips required. Strongly recommended: familiarity with computers and spreadsheets. Strongly recommended: familiarity with computers and spreadsheets.
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ENVC 212 - Fluid Flow Laboratory (2)
Focuses on the use of approved methods for collection, testing and reporting of results of samples taken to obtain data for submission to state and federal regulatory agencies. Use of appropriate methods for collection, testing and reporting of results of effluent samples used to control operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment plants. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 and WMATH 100.
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ENVC 220 - Wetlands in Managed Landscapes (4)
General overview of wetland soils, hydrology, and ecology including wetland delineation. Application of basic landscape ecology theory and human impacts on wetlands. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 and 122 or department chair approval. Field trips required. Field trips required.
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ENVC 221 - Ecology of Ecosystem Edges/Ecotones (3)
Importance of ecotones between freshwater systems and upland areas. Essential biological processes shaping ecological properties of ecotones at various scales of time and space. Students must conduct research and give a short seminar. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 and 202 or department chair approval.
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ENVC 222 - Field Project (3)
Field project in cooperation with a landowner starting with a proposal and ending with a written report based on data collected by the student. Includes research in technical journals, time estimates, and monitoring of project costs. Prerequisite: ENVC 202 and 210 or department chair approval.
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ENVC 225 - Current Issues in Ecology (2)
A current topic of ecology will be examined through guest speakers combined with literature research and seminar presentations. For current & past topics, go to the SVC internet, http://www.skagit.edu/; click on Educational Programs. None
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ENVC 226 - Current Issues in Water Policy (2)
Current topics in U.S. water policies will be examined and evaluated. Water quality standards and the current regulatory environment will be of special interest. None
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ENVC 231 - Introduction to Mammology (5)
Natural history, structure, identification, and classification of North American mammals. None
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ENVC 232 - Bird Identification (5)
Natural history, biology, taxonomy, and identification of Pacific Northwest species. None
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ENVC 244 - Salmon Ecology (3)
Ecology of the Pacific Northwest salmon and their importance to social and economic values. None
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ENVC 249 - Introduction to Wastewater Technology (5)
Introduction to the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants. Learn to analyze and solve operational problems including mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control. Covers plant safety, good housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and laboratory procedures. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 and WMATH 100.
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ENVC 250 - Introduction to Water Treatment (5)
Focuses on training water treatment operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment facilities. Includes water sources, reservoir management, infrastructure needs, and water safety. Prerequisite: ENVC 101 and WMATH 100.
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ENVC 302 - Data Management (2)
Development of a data management strategy from field collection, processing, to data storage. Emphasis will be given to the use of tablets and cell phones for field collection to server storage. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 304 - River Ecology & Watershed Management (5)
Watershed perspective to learn about rivers and streams with special emphasis on the Pacific Northwest coastal ecoregion. Topics include hydrology, hyporheic flow, geomorphology, stream classification, riparian ecology, and biogeochemical cycles. Development of watershed and ecosystem management at the appropriate spatial and temporal scales including adaptive management processes incorporating cultural values and philosophies allowing successful watershed management. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 310 - Soil Ecology (5)
Fundamental principles of soil ecology in relation to physical, nutrient cycling dynamics, biogeochemical cycling, belowground biomass, biodiversity of soil organisms, and soil food webs and ecological processes. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 315 - Limnology and Reservoir Ecology (5)
Structure and function of lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Includes physical, chemical, and biological controls of productivity and species composition of aquatic flora and fauna, and effects of pollution on water quality. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 320 - Landscape Ecology (5)
The science and art of studying and influencing the relationships between spatial pattern and ecological processes across different spatio- temporal scales and levels of biological organization. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 327 - Advanced Wetland Ecology (5)
Wetland hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biological adaptations to wetland conditions. Including global wetland issues, wetlands and climate change, international management of wetlands, and human interface with wetland in different socio-economic settings. Course includes advanced wetland delineation. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 405 - Behavioral Ecology (5)
Investigates the evolutionary and ecological behavioral adaptations of animals. Various taxonomic groups will be examined with an emphasis on vertebrate species as well as species of ecological and economic importance. Ecological behavior will be viewed in light of ecosystem management activities. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 407 - Forest Ecology (5)
Forest ecology includes the development of forestry, biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling, transfer and storage of energy, and the physical environment. Forest management as a renewable resource, including fire ecology, forest succession, and functioning of forest ecosystems. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 410 - Conservation Biology (5)
Exploring the world’s biological diversity including a wide range of species, complex ecosystems, and the genetic variation within species. Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary science that includes not only biological and ecological solutions, but includes socio-economic aspects. Includes ecological modeling. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 412 - Natural Resource Policy Analyses (5)
Course evaluates and analyzes a broad range of contemporary natural resource policies, case studies, and controversies using bioeconomic resource management models. Topics include wildlife and fisheries policies, forestry policies, tropical deforestation, water rights/management policies, endangered species and nature preservation a, and sustainable development. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 420 - Estuarine and Nearshore Ecology (5)
Provide an integrated view of the ecological processes in estuaries and nearshore environments. Special emphasis will be on the Salish Sea and the Pacific Northwest coastal environments. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 422 - Culminating Project (5)
Carry out a field project including all aspects of documentation. Includes initial proposal, peer review processes, data collection and analysis, secondary research, time estimates, and report writing. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 424 - Applied Population and Community Ecology (5)
Principles of population dynamics and ecosystem functioning. Key issues in the study of biodiversity and ecosystems, including functional complementarity, food web stability and complexity, material cycling, and meta-communities. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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ENVC 499 - Internship - Service Learning (3)
Supervised work experience in the field. Internship positions must include an interview process. Part of the work experience must include a leadership component. Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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Environmental Science |
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ENVS& 101 - Intro to Env Science (5)
Basic ecology, ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycling, population, community dynamics, and the human impact on the environment. Prerequisite: place into ENGL 98, or C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 97.
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Environmental Sustainable Agriculture Education |
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ENVAG 101 - Agroecology: An Ecological Approach to Agriculture (5)
Survey of agroecology, a multi disciplinary field that applies ecological principles to the analysis and management of agriculture systems. Explore ways to create abundance and reduce external inputs by enhancing nutrient cycling, energy flow, and beneficial interactions. Field trips are an integral part of this course. None
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ENVAG 103 - Horticulture Plant Science (4)
The structure, function, classification, and ecology of vascular plants are explored in this introductory botany course, with an emphasis on cultivated and native plants of the Pacific Northwest. None
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ENVAG 104 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture (1)
Introduction to sustainable agriculture including career opportunities. Covers farm to table principles and how different cultures interact with food. Includes student success skills. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in CSS 103.
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ENVAG 106 - Soil Science and Conservation (5)
Study of soils as living ecosystems, including their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Nutrient cycling, fertility management, soil building, and site diagnosis and classification are also examined. Special emphasis is given to soil origins in the Pacific Northwest. Field trips are an integral part of this course. None
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ENVAG 122 - Plant Propagation (5)
Propagation of plants from vegetative and reproductive tissues and organs. Plant propagation techniques are used to multiply selected plants and preserve their essential genetic characteristics and is essential to the success of production agriculture, ornamental horticulture, and native species. Covers the concepts of sexual and asexual plant propagation, seed collecting, and the principles and techniques of propagation by seed and cuttings along with techniques for laboratory, greenhouse, and orchard propagation. Includes handling, preparation, treatment and rooting of cuttings; grafting tools and preparation of grafts; and a field trip to examine how micropropagation in tissue culture is accomplished. None
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ENVAG 197 - Research in Sustainable Agriculture (1-5)
Develop and execute a small agricultural research project in sustainable agriculture in cooperation with a faculty or external research advisor. Conduct primary and secondary research to develop the proposed project. Research will be concluded with a written report outlining results and conclusions. None
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ENVAG 198 - Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture (1-5)
Practicum provides students with an opportunity to integrate knowledge acquired through past coursework. This experience will clarify and broaden a student’s career goals, and assist students in discovering, developing, and refining their necessary competencies and skills for their proposed career path. The practicum experience is at a designated farm. None
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ENVAG 199 - Internship in Sustainable Agriculture (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. The internship will augment the classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned in an agriculture-related enterprise. Students will be mentored by business professionals who are experienced practitioners in the field, and practice the work skills required to be successful in their chosen field. In partnership with the instructor and the mentor, learning objectives will be determined by the student’s internship/work experience placement. Includes a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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ENVAG 221 - Greenhouse-Nursery Operations (5)
Introduction to greenhouse management and production. Hands-on approach to exploring greenhouse/nursery operations and basic plant production requirements. Includes a study of greenhouse structures and the management of the greenhouse environment including greenhouse light and lighting, air movement/ventilation and temperature control along with irrigation, fertilizers, pest and disease management and other production issues to create an optimum growing environment for the production of ornamental and vegetable plants. Environmental factors affecting plant growth, manipulating the greenhouse environment, soil and water testing, and nursery operations including production planning and determining cost and profit are emphasized. Laboratory and field trips to commercial operations will be included. None
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ENVAG 224 - Orchard Crop Production (5)
Covers year-round orchard biology and management from orchard design to planting, grafting, pruning, and thinning. Includes disease and herbivory management for pome fruit, stone fruit, and berry fruit productions. None
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ENVAG 227 - Greenhouse Crop Production (3)
Covers greenhouse management from planning, greenhouse type selection, crop selection, and harvest. Understand laws pertaining to zoning, pesticide use, and postharvest handling. None
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ENVAG 228 - Row Crop Production (5)
Covers how to schedule, manage, and produce specialty crops in the Pacific Northwest throughout the year; includes crop soil fertility and pollination needs. None
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ENVAG 231 - Post-Harvest to Local Market Operations (3)
Covers postharvest and marketing of sustainable agriculture products for direct, food hub, and traditional markets. Understand the legal requirements for handling, sanitation, packaging, and storage of products including postharvest processing. None
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ENVAG 241 - Livestock Management (1-3)
The study of how livestock management can be incorporated into a farm plan. Management of various livestock species, demographic management, forage management, as well as manure management. Includes management of diseases and parasites. None
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ENVAG 242 - Dairy Management (1-3)
Focuses on dairy production from several ungulate species and the equipment and hygiene requirements needed. Includes man-hour needs and other cost estimates, and evaluations of value added products like cheeses. None
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ENVAG 243 - Marketing Agriculture Products (1-3)
Focuses on sustainable agriculture niche products. Emphasis is on value added costs and potential revenues, processing, grading, packaging, packing, storing and transport requirements of various farm products. Includes food safety regulations, practices and limitations. None
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ENVAG 270 - Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching (5)
Learn the practical aspects of sustainable small acreage production systems for a wide variety of enterprises. Covers how to evaluate personal and family goals, evaluate land and personal resources, develop a farm plan, and research marketing, regulations, and community resources. Course consists of classroom lecture, guest speakers and farm tours. Topics covered: Crop rotations, cover cropping, integrated pest and weed management, grazing and pasture management, waste management plans, smart water use, soil building and conservation techniques. None
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ENVAG 271 - Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning (5)
Learn about the aspects of small business planning and management and how to develop a business plan for use in an agricultural enterprise. Course covers the management tools necessary to develop a sustainable business: developing a business plan, market research strategies, employee management, financial records, and requirements for a business license, insurance, and zoning issues. Students will develop a detailed agricultural business plan for their small farm enterprise. None
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Ethnic Studies |
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ETHNC 100 - American Minorities: D (5)
The culture, contributions and contemporary issues of Asian, Black, Chicano, and Native Americans, with an emphasis on the historical experience and contributions of American minorities. Prerequisite: place into ENGL& 101, or C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 99.
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ETHNC 111 - History of the Northwest Indians: D (5)
An introduction to the many different indigenous communities inhabiting the Northwest and the significant variety of cultural and environmental experiences and adaptations. Prerequisite: place into ENGL& 101, or C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 99.
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ETHNC 201 - Minorities in American Society: D (5)
Study of theories used for explaining ethnic minority relations in American society. Includes study of prejudice, discrimination, racism, ethnocentrism, and cultural patterns. Prerequisite: place into ENGL& 101, or C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 99.
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ETHNC 299 - Learning into Action (1-15)
Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
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Family Life |
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FL 131 - Parent Education Co-op, Infants & Toddlers (2)
For parents with infants and toddlers; birth to 36 months. Includes child growth and development, guidance techniques, nutrition, child health and safety, activities for infants and toddlers and parental development. Curriculum may be delivered through weekly home visits and group meetings. None
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FL 132 - Parent Education Cooperative I (3)
For parents with preschool children. Parents will be involved in the operation of the program through parent meetings, committee work, and classroom involvement. None
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FL 133 - Parent Education Cooperative II (3)
For parents of pre-school age children enrolled in a community-based cooperative preschool. Pre-school serves as a lab setting in which parents will observe child development and behavior, positive approaches to guidance and positive adult/child interactions. Parents will participate in assisting the teacher in the classroom, attending monthly parent education sessions, and assistance with a committee job to maintain the lab/school. None
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FL 134 - Parent Education Cooperative III (3)
For parents of preschool age children enrolled in a community-based cooperative preschool. Provides an opportunity for parents to focus on areas of child development and behavior, lab school organizational development, parenting and/or parents as teachers. Student participation includes practicing developmentally appropriate child guidance and positive adult/child activities, assisting the teacher in the classroom, attending monthly parent education sessions, and performing committee or leadership roles to support the lab/school. None
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FL 140 - Parent Education Co-op for Second Parent (1)
For second parent of families in cooperative group of toddlers, three-year olds, four-year olds, and five year olds. Parents will be involved in operation of the program through parent meetings, committee work, or classroom involvement. None
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Fire Protection Technology |
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FIRE 100 - Principles of Emergency Services (5)
Overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire department as part of local government; laws and regulation affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy & tactics; and life safety initiatives. None
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FIRE 101 - Fire Chemistry (3)
Introduction to basic concepts of chemistry and the chemical/physical nature of fire and its development. None
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FIRE 102 - Emergency Incident Management System (3)
Introduction to Incident Management System and emergency operations. Satisfies training requirements for the National Incident Management System and ICS100/200. None
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FIRE 103 - Building Construction For Fire Protection (3)
Concepts of building construction, structure rating and classification, and uniform codes. Building systems including floors, ceilings, wall, roofs and building support systems. Building collapse and firefighter safety in burning buildings. None
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FIRE 113 - Fire Service Employment Strategies (2)
Develop an understanding of the special employment requirements of fire service organizations in hiring entry-level employees. Through comprehensive reading topics, research, discussion and role-playing, students will strengthen their career entry skills in the competitive fire service employment market. None
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FIRE 119 - Basic Firefighter Academy (8)
Prepares student for initial assignment as a basic firefighter with a structural fire agency. Meets minimum training requirements of WAC 296-305 and NFPA Standard 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. None
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FIRE 120 - Firefighter Skills I (5)
Introduction to firefighting tools and equipment and basic firefighting techniques. Cognitive and skills development in emergency ground operations using firefighting companies. Focuses on presenting a fire service organizational structure to assist in developing traits that support professional and cultural development. Emphasis on fire ground safety. Meets some of the training requirements for Firefighter 1 certification and incrementally prepares the student for an eventual certification examination. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in CSS 103.
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FIRE 121 - Firefighter Skills II (5)
Continuation of FIRE 120. Introduction to firefighting tools and equipment and basic firefighting techniques in new firefighter skill sets. Cognitive and skills development in emergency ground operations using firefighting companies. Emphasizes working in companies. Meets some of the training requirements for Firefighter 1 certification and incrementally prepares the student for an eventual certification examination. Prerequisite: FIRE 120 with minimum C grade or department chair approval.
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FIRE 122 - Firefighter Skills III (5)
Continuation of FIRE 120 and 121. Introduction to firefighting tools and equipment and basic firefighting techniques in new firefighter skill sets. Cognitive and skills development in emergency ground operations using firefighting companies. Emphasizes multi-company operations. Meets some of the training requirements for Firefighter 1 certification and incrementally prepares the student for an eventual certification examination. Prerequisite: FIRE 121 with minimum C grade or department chair approval.
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FIRE 125 - Fire Service Employer/Employee Relations (2)
Examination of the employer/employee relationship. Topics include characteristics of work maturity, diversity, leadership, teamwork and working styles, organizational structure, decision-making, and setting work goals and priorities. None
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FIRE 126 - Wildland Firefighting (3)
Firefighters who successfully complete this course will be qualified to suppress wildland fires while under close supervision. Provides required training for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (FFT2) under the Wildland Qualification System (NWCG 310-1). A student who successfully completes the training has a completed Task Book and receives recommendation for certification. None
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FIRE 130 - Emergency Vehicle Driving (3)
Introduction to driving various types of fire apparatus in emergency and non-emergency modes. Meets academic and drill ground training requirements for Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention certification. Valid driver’s license required. None
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FIRE 140 - Emergency Medical Responder (5)
Classroom instruction and practical field exercises to prepare students to take the Washington State 60-hour First Responder emergency medical certification test battery. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CJ 228 or department chair approval.
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FIRE 160 - Hazardous Materials Awareness For Firefighters (2)
Introduction to safely and effectively managing an emergency involving the uncontrolled release of dangerous chemicals. Focuses on responding to and assessing the hazard, and making necessary notifications of hazardous materials spills. For personnel seeking Washington State Patrol or State Fire Marshal’s Office certification for Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness Level certification. None
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FIRE 161 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (3)
Prepares firefighters who witness or discover hazardous materials releases to recognize the presence of hazmat, protect themselves, secure the area, initiate emergency response of additional resources, and take defensive actions. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations Level certification. Prerequisite: FIRE 160 with minimum C grade or department chair approval.
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FIRE 162 - Hazardous Materials Awareness For Public Safety (1)
Provides the basic skills necessary to safely and effectively manage the initial activities of an emergency involving the uncontrolled release of dangerous chemicals. Focuses on responding to and assessing the hazard involved, and making necessary notifications of hazardous material spills. For emergency pre-hospital care personnel, emergency communications officers, law enforcement officers, private industry employees, public works personnel, and Wildland firefighters. None
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FIRE 199 - Fire Service Internship (1)
Relevant work experience through appointment to a fire protection agency. Augments classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned and opportunity to develop workplace ethics, appropriate performance levels, and behavioral traits in workplace settings. Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 122 with minimum C grade or Department Chair approval. Must possess Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials First Responder, Operations certifications from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office. Must possess EMT-B certification from National Registry EMT or PE 200.
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FIRE 210 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)
History and philosophy of fire prevention. Covers fire protection & prevention challenges, public education, laws and codes, and a review of current fire prevention programs. None
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FIRE 211 - Fire Protection Systems (3)
Introduction to the concepts and principles of fire protection systems including fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire detection and alarm systems, and special hazard systems. None
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FIRE 212 - Fire Codes & Ordinances (3)
Covers the International Fire Code and certain chapters of the International Building Code. Develop a working knowledge of the Codes and their application to fire inspections. None
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FIRE 223 - Live Fire Operations (1)
Introduction to fire development theory as well as water application principals in order to effectively extinguish interior “”Class A”” fires. Provides the skills necessary to function as the nozzle operator of an interior fire attack team. Also introduces the basic properties of fire- fighting foam and the application methods used to control and combat “Class B” liquid fires. Prerequisite: FIRE 271 or concurrent enrollment.
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FIRE 230 - Fire Service Hydraulics (3)
Introduction to hydraulics as it affects fire stream development and water supply. Includes formula and table calculation of friction loss and engine pressures using hydraulic principles. Covers water main systems, water tender shuttle operations, and fire engine pumping operations. Studies fire pump construction, operation, and techniques of pumping. Pumping evolutions are practiced to become proficient in performing various water supply and attack evolutions. None
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FIRE 240 - Rescue Systems Awareness (3)
Apply search and rescue skills, approach rescue situations safely, and understand the organizational concerns at a structural collapse incident. Provides skill sets that meet or exceed NFPA 1670 at the awareness level for various rescue situations. Prerequisite: FIRE 102 with minimum C grade or department chair approval.
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FIRE 241 - Vehicle Extrication (3)
Techniques of rescue company operations to gain entry to damaged vehicles, disentangle and prepare patients for transport, and extricate to safety and care. Includes scene management, heavy rescue apparatus, and equipment and practical applications. None
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FIRE 242 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician (12)
Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of the Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess and treat medical and trauma related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic. Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
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FIRE 246 - Wilderness EMT (3)
For EMTs who need to acquire wilderness emergency medical skills and knowledge to be certified as Wilderness EMTs. Learn to provide patient care using improvised equipment. Prerequisite: FIRE 242 or EMT-B certification.
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FIRE 247 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Part I (6)
Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing. Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
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FIRE 248 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Part II (6)
Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic. Prerequisite: FIRE 247 with a minimum C grade.
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FIRE 270 - Fire Company Leadership I (5)
Enhancing firefighter skills through company leadership. Includes National Fire Academy, Leadership: Strategies for Company Success and components of the Washington State, Fire Service Leadership training and the opportunity to serve as officers in training companies and work as leaders for FIRE 120 students. Prerequisite: FIRE 122 with minimum grade C, Washington State Firefighter 1 certification, or department chair approval.
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