FIRE SCIENCE
GSS 126 - FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY
FRS 101 - INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE
3 CR.
FRS 102 - FIRE SAFETY AND TACTICS
3 CR.
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001.
This course is an introduction to the history and philosophy of the fire
service. It reviews the career options that are available and examines the
tactical and fire suppression responsibilities of the fire service.
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001.
This course focuses on the safety measures that need to be incorporated at the
fire scene. It also prepares the student to understand the importance of proper
fire tactics and procedures that are needed to be employed by the fire service.
HEALTH
3 CR.
ITA 102 - BEGINNING ITALIAN 2
3 CR.
HED 200 - HEALTHFUL LIVING
3 CR.
HED 231 - DEATH EDUCATION:
HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
3 CR.
3 CR.
Students receiving credit for PED 200 will not receive credit for HED
200
This comprehensive survey course explores healthy behaviors,
emphasizing wellness and stress management. Taking into consideration
one's entire life style through the "whole person approach," connections
among the mind, body and spirit are examined using information culled
from advanced research in the interdisciplinary sciences. Topics include:
psychosocial stressors and their relationship to acute/chronic diseases,
stress management, coping strategies, death and dying, violence
and victimization, and mental health; nutrition, fitness and weight
management, sexual relationships, sexually transmitted infections,
contraception, pregnancy and childbirth; use/misuse of alcohol, drugs
and tobacco and other compulsivities.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
ITA 101 - BEGINNING ITALIAN 1
3 CR.
The course introduces the various types of physical evidence commonly
encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs,
glass, etc.), and discusses comparison and identification techniques (i.e.,
optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and various
chemical processes) used for the analysis of such physical evidence. It
examines the various methods used for analysis of scientific evidence in
the field of forensic technology. Students learn the technology used to
interpret the science and its applications.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002.
This is the first course in the ITA 101-ITA 102 sequence. Fundamentals
of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation. Reading, writing,
listening comprehension, and simple conversational patterns. This
course is not intended for students of Italian speaking background.
Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002.
ITA 101 or equivalent.
This is the second course in the ITA 101-ITA 102 sequence.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation.
Reading, writing, listening comprehension, and simple conversational
patterns. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory compon ent required.
RUS 101 - BEGINNING RUSSIAN 1
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation.
Reading, writing, listening comprehension and simple conversational
patterns. This course is not intended for students of Russian speaking
background. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required.
3 CR.
Students receiving credit for PED 231 will not receive credit for HED
231. The course enables students to understand and cope with death as
part of the life cycle. From an interdisciplinary and historical perspective,
the course explores how many different cultures treat death and dying
as well as examines biomedical ethics (euthanasia, organ donation, wills
and trusts). Emphasizing the psychological adjustments to loss, topics
include the meaning of death, stages of dying, bereavement and grief
processes and a variety of religious attitudes toward suicide, funeral
rituals and death in general.
SPA 101 - BEGINNING SPANISH 1
3 CR.
HED 251 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
SPA 102 - BEGINNING SPANISH 2
3 CR.
Students receiving credit for PED 251 will not receive credit for HED
251. Taught in cross-cultural context, this interdisciplinary course
examines the diversity of family life and human sexuality. Drawing from
the social and biological sciences, students explore a variety of attitudes
and personal beliefs. Topics include the history of human sexuality,
sexual reproduction, gender related sexual health issues, gender roles/
identity and sexual orientation. Sexual communication, intimacy,
behaviors, coupling, victimization, dysfunctions and therapy are also
addressed. Audiovisual material of a sensitive nature may be used.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation.
Reading, writing, listening comprehension and simple conversational
patterns. This course is not intended for students of Spanish background.
Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002.
SPA 101 or equivalent.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation.
Reading, writing, listening comprehension, and simple conversational
patterns. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HIT 151 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL
GSS 122 - SCIENCE OF ENERGY
3 CR.
This course will prepare students for careers in medical administration by
reviewing the terminology associated with many areas of medicine such
as cardiovascular, digestive, central nervous, genitourinary, respiratory
systems, etc. Emphasis is placed on etymology of words. (Students
receiving credit for OFT 151 will not receive credit for HIT 151.)
3 CR.
This introductory course covers the scientific principles and
technological innovations related to Energy resources. The study of
mechanics, electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics pertinent to
energy are explained. Students develop an appreciation of energy use
in the contemporary world by examining alternate energy systems such
as solar, wind, photovoltaic, hydro, biomass, the ocean, renewable
alternative energy sources and environmental sustainability processes.
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