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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990).
Geography
GEOG 2700 - Open Source GIS
Credits: 3 An introductory course that describes Open Source software for both desktop and internet GIS applications. Students will learn the concepts of Open Source software, and the leading desktop and web mapping Open Source software packages such as Quantum GIS (QGIS), GRASS GIS, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and MapServer. Students will apply technology in lab exercises using real-world data.
Credits: 4 The course addresses the interpretation and understanding of a variety of data formats available in GIS. It introduces the fundamental concepts of primary GIS data creation and discusses quantitative techniques for collection, classification, and management of geographical data.
Credits: 1-3 Course provides an avenue for recertification/endorsements for teachers, or an opportunities for students with varying credit needs. Individual topics will be mutually defined by instructor and student. Course may be taught with a Service Learning component.
Credits: 4 This course introduces students to problem-solving and decision-making using geospatial analysis techniques, skillsets, and knowledge which are applicable to a wide range of disciplines.
Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to the materials and processes that compose and shape the Earth. Topics will include earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, global climate change, plate tectonics, the origin of earth, geologic time and fossils, glaciers, streams, landslides, and natural resources.
Credits: 3 This is an introduction to the study of the Earth’s near-surface environment and how humans interact with it. Topics include global climate change, resource extraction (such as metals and fossil fuels), groundwater and surface water pollution, air quality, and environmental law.
Credits: 3 Coreq: Geo 1115. This course is an introduction to physical geology for students considering a major in geology or geography. Topics will include rocks and minerals, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and internal and surficial processes, and field sampling. There is an emphasis on hands-on projects and the identification of minerals and rocks.
Credits: 3 This course presents the history of the earth through geologic time. Topics will include the formation of mountain ranges, basins, and sedimentary strata; tectonics through time; and the evolution of biota through time per the fossil record.
Prerequisite: GEO 1110 and GEO 1115 Corequisite: GEO 1225
Credits: 3 This course is a field- and/or laboratory-based course that focuses on field identification of earth materials (rocks, minerals, and fossils), structures (faulting and folding), surficial deposits (such as landslides and mine waste piles), and geomorphic landforms. Soil and water may be collected for geologic and chemical analysis and compared to environmental benchmarks.
Credits: 5 First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the German culture. Lab attendance is required.
Credits: 5 Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the German culture. Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite: GER 1010 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group work and presentations. Lab attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: GER 1010 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1-2 In this course in language and culture, students plan areas of study, Service Learning or travel and work with an instructor on an individual basis. Some work may be done in groups. Lab may be required. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 4 Second-year German courses increase functional language ability focusing on listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as increased focus on culture (philosophies, history, geography, literature, etc. ) Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite: GER 1020 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 Second-year German courses increase functional language ability focusing on listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as increased focus on culture (philosophies, history, geography, literature, etc. ) Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite: GER 1020 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group activities and presentations. Lab attendance required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite:GER 1020 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Second year courses focus on improvement of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills. Major objective is to increase functional language ability through holistic approach to literature. Lab attendance required.
Prerequisite: GER 2010 or GER 2020 Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Course will aid students in their study of language and culture. Films will be viewed with subtitles and written work and discussions will be in German. Lab attendance required.
Prerequisite: GER 1020 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1-3 This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific interests in German language and culture. Lab attendance is required. May be repeated for credit.
HLTH 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (LS)
Credits: 3 Introduces and applies basic nutrition concepts. Fundamentals of human nutrition and its applications to a healthier lifestyle. Evaluation and assessment of nutrition issues which includes preventing nutrition-related diseases.
Credits: 3 A comprehensive study of the personal, social, health, political and economic effects of substance use and abuse in this country. The impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual, family, and society as a whole, will be covered.
Credits: 2 Promotes positive body image and self esteem. Includes self assessment, evaluation, biological, social and spiritual strategies to assist students in accepting themselves regardless of body size or images.
Credits: 3 This course offers an analysis and evaluation of social health issues facing the United States today. Disparity in health care caused by social problems such as bias, privilege, discrimination and prejudice will be discussed.
Credits: 2 This course is an overview of the use and practice of meditation to reduce stress and increase health and wellness. Different forms and purposes of meditation will be explored and daily meditation practice encouraged.
Credits: 2 A mind/body class combining lecture, practice and laughter to lower stress hormones, foster a positive and hopeful attitude and to help people increase health and vitality through unconditional laughter and yogic breathing.
HLTH 1243 - Introduction To Laughter Yoga Instructor Training
Credits: 3 Train to become a certified Laughter Yoga Instructor. Learn how to lead Laughter Yoga and Meditations sessions for social clubs, corporate clients, senior citizen groups and school children. After successful completion of this course you will be qualified as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL).
Credits: 2 Yoga philosophy and principles are used to explore ways to be more environmentally conscious, to appreciate human interconnectedness with the environment and how to live a sustainable, ethical life.
Credits: 2 Covers ways to help minimize effects of stress. Includes techniques of prevention, perception and intervention. Also provides relaxation techniques, personality profiles, goal setting, communication, time management and imagery skills.
Credits: 3 Intro to mind/body potential for alleviating illness and improving health. Covers relaxation tech, guided imagery, and other alternative methods. Includes psychoneuroimmunology and support systems with practical application.
Credits: 3 This course covers the pre and post partum period of pregnancy as well as labor and delivery. Students will learn what to expect in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Credits: 3 This course assists successful students to prepare for certification as fitness professional by covering the educational components of teaching a safe and effective group fitness class.
Credits: 3 Class will cover the following principles of yoga: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga practices with equal time given to analytical training and teaching and practice techniques.
Credits: 2 Class will cover human physical anatomy, physiology, and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc. ) as applied to the subject and application to yoga practice.
Credits: 3 Class covers the following principles of yoga: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga practices with equal time given to analytical training and teaching, and practice techniques.
Credits: 3 Class studies advanced asanas, pranayamas, kriyas chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Teaching methodology and ethics will be covered.
Credits: 2 This class allows students to complete the required practical teaching requirements for the Yoga Alliance. Practicum teaching will be done with fellow students during class and in the community as a volunteer.
Credits: 2 This course is an in-depth study of ancient and modern yoga texts such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika,and/or Gheranda Samhita. Students will explore various interpretations along with ways to apply the Sutras into everyday living and yoga practice.
Credits: 5 Course covers the use of asana, pranayama, shatkarma, & meditation that are traditionally used to help when teaching a yoga class or working one on one with yoga students, to help design practices that serve each individual specifically.
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Program
Credits: 3 This course offers an in-depth study of the application of Yoga and Yoga Principles through the life cycle beginning with pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adults.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Yoga Alliance approved 200 hr program
Credits: 3 This course offers students opportunities to work on their own personal practice, to teach general populations and to work one on one with yoga clients to help them find a practice suited to their own needs and goals.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Yoga Alliance approved 200 hr program
Credits: 3 This interdisciplinary course teaches students to become active participants in achieving wellness in the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental areas of health in their lives.
HLTH 1510 - Introduction to Health Promotion and Education
Credits: 3 This course provides an introduction to the profession of health promotion and education by reviewing the history, current opportunities, practices and future directions of the field. The course will review the responsibilities and competencies of the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and their applications to local, national and international health issues. Students will explore individual, group and community intervention practices with exposure to the various professional settings of health educators.
Credits: 3 Covers nutrition function needs, sources and alterations during pregnancy, lactation, growth, development, maturation and aging. Includes disease prevention, essential nutrients, metabolism, wt. management and specific problems.
Credits: 3 Covers behavior management techniques that will assist fitness trainers in providing programs for people of all ages. Provides students with an understanding of a variety of teaching, learning and communication strategies.
Credits: 3 A continuation of HLTH 1150. Students will continue their mastery of communication skills, mentoring and teaching leaders to train others to be outstanding leaders.
Credits: 3 Covers the function and adaptation of the human body to the stress of physical activity. This course will study these adaptations and the metabolic process of energy yielding pathways.
Credits: 3 This course is designed to give students an understanding of the correct application of exercise principles for special population clients. Students will learn theory and application of cardiovascular, muscular, and neuromuscular criteria for exercise prescription, with focus on; scope of practice, training design, and its application to special populations.
Credits: 2 The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary in assessing and implementing corrective movements for participants showing relative risk to decrease neuromuscular coordination, improper motor unit recruitment, and the risk of musculoskeletal injury to optimize performance and decrease injury rate patterns.
Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate and assess participants relative to risk factors and/or symptoms for various chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, muscular, and metabolic diseases/disorders, to optimize safety during exercise testing and participation.
Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the business aspect of the fitness training industry. Students will have the opportunity to create their own business plan as a fitness entrepreneur.
Credits: 3 Should be taken in final semester of Fit Tech Program. Students will observe and assist in the fitness training of individuals. 120 hours must be completed. Possible intern sites include SLCC fitness center, fitness clubs, county recreation and corporate fitness centers.
Credits: 1 A workout class that emphasizes the correct concepts of a cardiorespiratory workout, including target heart rate zones and perceived exertion. Appraisal of student fitness level included. Emphasis is on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 A group conditioning class that uses a variety of equipment to increase muscular strength and endurance. Students will learn to monitor their workout intensity, and safely use a variety of training methods. Lifelong wellness is emphasized.
Credits: 1 A varied, high-intensity, functional movement strength and conditioning class to build cardio-respiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, and balance. Lifetime wellness concepts will be emphasized.
Credits: 1 A rigorous aerobic workout class on stationary bikes. Students learn to monitor their target heart rate and personal training zones for increased cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. Lifelong fitness is emphasized.
Credits: 1 Aerobic conditioning designed to develop cardiovascular endurance, strength, and coordination. Routines include step benches and vigorous exercise, set to music. Course is designed for fun and to encourage lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 A group aerobic class which may include jogging, bands, interval training, and vigorous exercise, set to music. This course covers proper guidelines to monitor target heart rate, technique and safety. Designed to encourage lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 A workout class combining techniques of boxing and the martial arts. Heart rate and personal training zones are taught to help students develop cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. Emphasis is on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 An interval class that combines Latin/international rhythms with dance and aerobic moves for a fun cardiovascular workout. This class encourages fitness and wellness.
Credits: 1 This course includes a group fitness total body workout inspired by dances of the Pacific Islands. Students will learn how to increase aerobic fitness, muscular endurance & flexibility. The class emphasizes lifelong wellness concepts.
Credits: 1 This class uses Middle Eastern Dance in a low impact cardio workout to stretch and strengthen muscles, especially core. It can help improve posture and increase concentration while having fun. This class encourages lifetime health/wellness.
Credits: 1 Student will engage in a personalized jogging and/or walking program. Emphasis is on helping students lose fat, firm up, improve cardiovascular endurance and ease stress. Emphasis is on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 TRX is suspension training using straps, body weight, and angles for core and functional strength work. TRX includes flexibility, stability, balance, strength, power and cardio conditioning. Lifetime wellness concepts will be emphasized.
Credits: 1 High-intensity interval class that uses cardio-respiratory, speed, and endurance drills combined with muscular strength and endurance exercises for a fun and challenging workout to increase fitness. Lifetime wellness is emphasized.
Credits: 1 This workout class is a high intensity, fun mix of Pilates, ballet inspired exercises, yoga, and athletic conditioning in a goup exercise setting. This class encourages lifelong wellness concepts.
Credits: 1 This is a Pilates mat class that uses breathing, core conditioning and body awareness in a series of dynamic exercises to stretch, strengthen and streamline the body. This course emphasizes lifelong fitness and wellness.
Credits: 1 An introduction to Hatha Yoga stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques. It is designed for stress management, meditation, peace of mind and self-awareness. This class emphasizes overall balance and lifelong wellness concepts.
Credits: 1 A more advanced practice of Hatha Yoga stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques. It is designed for stress management, meditation and increased self-awareness. This course emphasizes life balance and lifelong wellness concepts.
Credits: 1 A comprehensive stretching program to increase the range of joint mobility, through a regular flexibility exercise program. This course covers safe practice and enjoyable ways to increase muscular flexibility. Emphasis is on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 A cardiovascular workout combined with strength training. It covers the use of resistance equipment while alternating with aerobic intervals. This course is excellent for cross training and muscle toning. Emphasis is on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 A basic resistance training course which teaches proper lifting techniques and methods to increase muscular strength and endurance. Free weights and resistance machines will be used. Emphasis is on lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 A more advanced resistance training class that teaches proper lifting techniques to increase muscular strength and endurance. Free weights and resistance machines will be used. Emphasis is on lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 This is the fall semester, intercollegiate athletic team class that teaches and practices advanced resistance training methods to increase muscular strength and endurance. Emphasis is on lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 This is the spring semester, intercollegiate athletic team class that teaches and practices advanced resistance training methods to increase muscular strength and endurance. Emphasis is on lifelong fitness.
Credits: 1 Wellness and healthy lifestyle concepts are taught with an emphasis on aerobic exercise and physical fitness. Lecture/ Lab format. Students will design and engage in a fitness program. Includes fitness appraisals and behavior change with emphasis on lifelong wellness.
Credits: 1 Covers the basic strokes, shots, safety, rules, etiquette, and strategy of tennis. Course is designed for fun, competition, and to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Course is for the intermediate player. Students will learn to adjust their tennis strokes according to power, control, height of bounces, speeds and angles. Course is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Course covers basic concepts of singles and doubles badminton. Includes basic strokes, serves, shots, safety, rules, and strategy. Course is designed for fun and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Covers basic fundamentals of racquetball. Includes basic strokes, shots, safety, rules, etiquette, and strategy. Course is designed for fun, competition, and to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course teaches the intermediate skills of racquetball, with emphasis on strategy and a more competitive style of play. It is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course is designed for students to learn the fundamentals and skills of pickleball, which is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. This course includes lifelong wellness concepts.
Credits: 1 Covers the basic fundamentals of golf. Emphasis is on the knowledge and practice of individual skills. Rules and etiquette will be taught. Course is designed for fun to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Course teaches intermediate golf skills, techniques, rules, etiquette and strategies. It is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Covers the basic skills of bowling including: ball selection, fit, approach and delivery. History, rules, safety, terminology, and etiquette will also be covered. Designed for fun and to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Course continues the study and practice of bowling. Intermediate skills, techniques and strategies will be taught. Course is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Students will increase individual skills and gain an understanding of the regulations that govern this sport. It is designed for fun, competition, and to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course teaches the intermediate skills of basketball, with emphasis on strategy and a more competitIve style of play. It is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 Covers the basic fundamentals of volleyball. Students will increase individual skills and gain an understanding of the regulations that govern this sport. It is designed for fun, competition, and to encourage lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course covers intermediate skills and team concepts, including 6-person, 3-person and 2-person intense transition drills. It is designed for fun, competition, and encourages lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This course covers skills and team concepts for advanced player, including advanced techniques in offensive and defensive systems and blocking principles. It is designed for fun, competition, and lifelong participation.
Credits: 1 This class teaches the principles of sand volleyball including doubles, three, four or six player combinations. Basic volleyball skills will be taught. This class encourages fitness and wellness.