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ENGL 283 - British Literature 19th and 20th Centuries: D
Credits: (5)
Humanities
Course introduces analysis and interpretation of 19th and 20th century British literature in cultural context.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL 295 - English Integrative Experience Seminar
Credits: (2)
An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in English, including the societal context of English and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of English.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 299 - Learning into Action
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 324 - Advanced Writing in Science
Credits: (5)
Focuses on the skills necessary to write in the natural sciences. Problems common to all technical writing will be discussed. Develop effective ways to describe equipment, processes and procedures; to classify, analyze, and present information; explain principles, laws, and concepts. Intensive peer review is a strong component. The course includes a significant research component.
Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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English Language Acquisition |
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ELA 064 - ELA Grammar I
Credits: (1-5)
This course covers topics in English grammar.
Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
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ELA 065 - ELA Grammar II
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
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ELA 066 - Grammar III
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Successful completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score.
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Environmental Conservation |
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ENVC 101 - Introduction to Watershed Management
Credits: (5)
Basic geologic processes related to aquatic systems such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Measuring and calculating watershed management parameters encouraging quantitative thinking. Includes map interpretation skills. Introduction to Excel and reading figures/tables.
Prerequisite: MATH 097 with a grade of “C” or higher (or concurrent enrollment.) Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 102 - Invertebrate Biology and Identification
Credits: (4)
Natural history, biology, and taxonomy of common invertebrates including their natural history and biogeographic distribution.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 104 - Introduction to Natural Resources
Credits: (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: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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ENVC 105 - Emergency Incident Management System
Credits: (3)
Introduction to Incident Management System and emergency operations. Satisfies training requirements for the National Incident Management System and ICS100/200.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 112 - Limnology
Credits: (5)
Introduction to natural and human-induced processes that shape lake ecosystems. Quantitative and qualitative measuring techniques will be used to assess water quality, including biological integrity.
Prerequisite: ENVC 101 or ENVS& 101 with a “C” or higher. Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 122 - Stream Ecology
Credits: (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 with a “C” or higher.
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ENVC 123 - Fish Biology, Taxonomy, and Life History
Credits: (5)
Classification, biology, physiology, and evolution of representative North American fish.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 130 - Environmental Interpretation
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 133 - Facilities Maintenance Fundamentals
Credits: (5)
Introduction to facilities maintenance including basic grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals. Includes sediment and erosion control measures for construction sites.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 140 - Plants of Western Washington
Credits: (5)
Collection, identification, and plant community grouping of local and regional gymnosperms and angiosperms. Identify invasive species.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 165 - Sustainability Fundamentals
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
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.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 199 - Cooperative Education
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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ENVC 201 - Watershed Restoration
Credits: (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 “C” or higher. Field trips required.
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ENVC 202 - Wildlife Biology: D
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
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, and wildlife management with climate change challenges. Lab included.
Prerequisite: Reading in technical journals and report writing required.
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ENVC 210 - Fish Ecology and Management
Credits: (5)
Fish communities and their ecological and physical requirements. Emphasis on population dynamics in relation to habitat changes and fishing pressures.
Prerequisite: ENVC 122 and ENVC 123 with a “C” or higher. Report writing required.
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ENVC 211 - Ecological Sampling and Monitoring Design
Credits: (4)
General sampling concepts and population estimation. Methods in ecological sampling of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and vascular plants. TFW program procedures for stream ambient monitoring.
Prerequisite: 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
Credits: (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: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ENVC 220 - Wetlands in Managed Landscapes
Credits: (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 ENVC 122 with a “C” or higher. Field trips required.
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ENVC 221 - Ecology of Ecosystem Edges/Ecotones
Credits: (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 ENVC 202 with a “C” or higher.
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ENVC 222 - Field Project
Credits: (3)
Field project in cooperation with a landowner starting with a proposal performing an ecological survey and analysis, and ending with a written report based on data collected by the student. Includes research in technical journals, and time estimates.
Prerequisite: ENVC 202 and ENVC 210 with a “C” or higher.
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ENVC 225 - Current Issues in Ecology
Credits: (2)
A current topic of ecology will be examined through guest speakers combined with literature research and seminar presentations.
Prerequisite: ENVC 101 or 112 or BIOL& 221 or 241 or CHEM& 161 or 242 or PHYS& 241.
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ENVC 226 - Current Issues in Water Policy
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 231 - Introduction to Mammalogy
Credits: (5)
Natural history, structure, identification, and classification of North American mammals.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 232 - Bird Identification
Credits: (5)
Natural history, biology, taxonomy, and identification of Pacific Northwest species.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 244 - Salmon Ecology
Credits: (3)
Ecology of the Pacific Northwest salmon and their importance to social and economic values.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 249 - Introduction to Wastewater Technology
Credits: (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: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ENVC 250 - Introduction to Water Treatment
Credits: (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: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ENVC 302 - Data Management
Credits: (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
Credits: (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. Admission to BAS-EC or Department Chair permission required.
Prerequisite: GIS 101.
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ENVC 310 - Soil Ecology
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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 451 - Independent Study
Credits: (1)
Special project as approved by instructor and department chair.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 452 - Independent Study
Credits: (2)
Special project as approved by instructor and department chair.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 453 - Independent Study
Credits: (3)
Special project as approved by instructor and department chair.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 454 - Independent Study
Credits: (4)
Special project as approved by instructor and department chair.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 455 - Independent Study
Credits: (5)
Special project as approved by instructor and department chair.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 499 - Internship
Credits: (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 - Introduction to Env Science
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Investigates connections between environmental problems (e.g. global climate change, air & water pollution, biodiversity & habitat loss) and human activities (e.g. population dynamics, fossil fuel use, deforestation, industrial agriculture). Utilizes sustainability and socio-economic perspectives to understand environmental degradation (e.g. eco-footprint, externalized costs, ecosystem services, natural capital).
Prerequisite: ENGL 097 or EAP 098 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into ENGL 098); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ENVS 314 - Environmental Science
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Investigate how environmental problems have arisen due to human activities (global warming, air pollution, waste disposal) and their impact on corporate practices, including the corporate mission, competitive strategy, technology choices, production development decisions, production processes, and corporate responsibilities. Regulations and permits will be reviewed from the perspective of local planning departments along with sustainability and changes to the environment by using resources at rates that exceed the system’s ability to replenish them.
Prerequisite: Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission; and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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Environmental Sustainable Agriculture Education |
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ENVAG 106 - Soil Science and Conservation
Credits: (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. Field trips are an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite: None.
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Fire Protection Technology |
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FIRE 100 - Principles of Emergency Services
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 101 - Fire Chemistry
Credits: (3)
Introduction to basic concepts of chemistry and the chemical/physical nature of fire and its development.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 103 - Building Construction For Fire Protection
Credits: (3)
Concepts of building construction, structure rating and classification, and uniform codes. Building systems including floors, ceilings, walls, roofs and building support systems. Building collapse and firefighter safety in burning buildings.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 120 - Firefighter Skills I
Credits: (8)
Preparation 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. For students seeking Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshals Office certification for Firefighter 1.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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FIRE 121 - Firefighter Skills II
Credits: (4)
Continues foundational knowledge and skills mastered in FIRE 120. Prepares the student for mastery of higher level tactical skills and knowledge typically associated with truck company operations.
Prerequisite: FIRE 120 with a “C” or higher.
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FIRE 122 - Firefighter Skills III
Credits: (4)
Continues the foundational knowledge and skills mastered in FIRE 121. Prepares the student for mastery of higher level tactical skills and knowledge typically associated with engine company operations. For students seeking Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshals Office certification for Firefighter 2.
Prerequisite: FIRE 121 with a “C” or higher.
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FIRE 126 - Wildland Firefighting
Credits: (3)
Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to be certified as a Wildland Firefighter 2 and 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).
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 130 - Emergency Vehicle Driving
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 140 - Emergency Medical Responder
Credits: (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: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
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FIRE 160 - Hazardous Materials First Responder
Credits: (5)
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 Awareness & Operations. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First ResponderAwareness & Operations Level certification.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 162 - Hazardous Materials Awareness For Public Safety
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 199 - Fire Service Internship
Credits: (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: Instructor permission required. Completion of FIRE 120 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
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FIRE 210 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 211 - Fire Protection Systems
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 212 - Fire Codes & Ordinances
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 213 - Fire & Life Safety Education
Credits: (3)
Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed to coordinate and deliver existing fire safety educational programs and information. Assists the student in meeting job performance requirements of NFPA 1035, Professional Qualifications for Fire & Life Safety Educator, for Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 and prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Public Fire & Life Safety Educator.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 214 - Fire Investigation
Credits: (3)
Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes. Assists the student in meeting the job performance requirements of NFPA 1033, Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, and prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Fire Investigator.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 215 - Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement
Credits: (3)
Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed to conduct basic fire inspections and apply codes and standards. Assists the student in meeting the job performance requirements of NFPA 1031, Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, for Fire Inspector 1. Prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Fire Inspector I.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 223 - Live Fire Operations
Credits: (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
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 240 - Rescue Systems Awareness
Credits: (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: None.
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FIRE 241 - Vehicle Extrication
Credits: (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.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 242 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Credits: (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 243 - Enhanced Emergency Medical Technician
Credits: (15)
Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum, Washington State Department of Health regulation, and Skagit County EMS protocol. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Master field skills for placement in responding EMS companies. 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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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 “C” or higher.
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FIRE 275 - Emergency Service Leadership
Credits: (3)
Meets training requirements for National Fire Academy, Leadership training series and part of Washington State training requirement for certification as Fire Officer I. For mid-range managers and company officers to enhance critical skills and experience needed to be effective as leaders.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 278 - Managing Company Tactical Operations
Credits: (3)
Provides a basic foundation for the management of one or more companies operating at a structural fire emergency. Uses simulations to apply concepts and develop skills.
Prerequisite: None.
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FIRE 279 - Fire Services Safety & Survival
Credits: (3)
Introduction to basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
Prerequisite: None.
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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Credits: (5)
Principles and conceptual overview of GIS software. Covers the use and applications in natural resource management, and other fields utilizing GIS, with hands-on experience using ArcGIS. Computer and spreadsheet familiarity required.
Prerequisite: None.
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GIS 102 - Geographic Information Systems II
Credits: (5)
Develop advanced skills using ESRIs ArcGIS. Learn the basics of the Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions for ArcGIS. Other topics include types of GIS data available and map accuracy standards.
Prerequisite: GIS 101 with a “C” or higher.
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GIS 105 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Credits: (2)
Introduction to global positioning systems (GPS) and their uses in natural resources and agriculture.
Prerequisite: None.
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GIS 106 - Advanced Global Positioning Systems
Credits: (2)
Continuation of GIS 105. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data management. Integration of GPS data into mapping software and displaying with Google Earth and ArcGIS.
Prerequisite: GIS 101 with a “C” or higher and GIS 105 with a “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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GIS 107 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Credits: (5)
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Focusing on its uses in environmental and agricultural applications, including data management, GPS data integration with mapping software and displaying data with Google Earth and ArcMap. Emerging GPS data collection methods (i.e. apps like ArcCollector) with smart devices explored.
Prerequisite: None.
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GIS 199 - Cooperative Education
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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GIS 202 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Credits: (5)
Principles and conceptual overview of remote sensing instruments and how data and images are used to monitor and evaluate the condition and distribution of the earth’s surface features.
Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a “C” or higher.
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GIS 203 - Advanced GIS Project
Credits: (5)
Using ArcGIS, create individual GIS projects from pre-approved data sets. Covers formulating a research question for analysis, conducting background research, map development and layout, and presenting the results in a research paper.
Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 100 - Stability, Mobility and Movement
Credits: (3)
Instruction of a variety of stability and mobility techniques. Introduction to teaching and learning strategies to restore stability and mobility of the kinetic chain and train the body to move effectively.
Prerequisite: HFT 107 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 101 - Introduction to Kinesiology
Credits: (5)
Introduction to the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body (including origins, insertions, and actions of the muscles). Understanding of the mechanical qualities of movement.
Prerequisite: HFT 136 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 102 - Principles of Strength Training
Credits: (4)
Explores technique, programming and progressions for resistance training.
Prerequisite: HFT 100 and HFT 107 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 103 - Fitness Testing
Credits: (3)
Incorporates fitness industry standards with regard to appropriate assessment techniques and participant screening. Introduction to pre-participation screening procedures and functional and physiological assessments.
Prerequisite: HFT 107 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 104 - Principles of Cardiorespiratory Training
Credits: (2)
Explores programming and progressions for cardiorespiratory training.
Prerequisite: HFT 136 with a “C” or higher.
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HFT 105 - Principles of Exercise Science
Credits: (5)
Introduction to how the body changes as a result of acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: HFT 136 with a “C” or higher.
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