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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 MATH 0950).
Genealogy (CE)
CEGN 0011 - U.S. Record Groups
Clock Hours: 0 Course will provide an in-depth study of sources, records, and methodologies not covered in CEGN 0010 essential to documenting and verifying family history and genealogies within the U.S. and focusing on a time period prior to 1850.
Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0010 with a/C grade or better or CEGN 0010 Department Challenge Exam.
Clock Hours: 0 Students examine and use major international record groups in genealogical research. Paleography, record recognition and usage, research strategies, and usage of the international collections at various repositories will be covered.
Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0010 w/C grade or better or CEGN Department Challenge Exam.
Clock Hours: 0 Introduction to methodologies and practices to extend family genealogies beyond the U.S. to other countries by finding evidence in unique U.S. records to link localities to International locations.
Clock Hours: 45 This course is designed to enable students to develop competence in writing life stories by analyzing, organizing, and developing ideas; to locate and use library and online resources for supporting ideas; and to adapt one’s writing to various audiences. Instruction and practice in nonfiction writing styles and mechanics, documentation, and critical reading are the focus in this course.
Clock Hours: 0 This course introduces students to various forms of genealogical and family history writing, such as a compiled genealogy, four-generation report, research report, record resource guide, and family history narrative. It also introduces students to analytical reading, the writing process, analysis and evaluation of genealogical research and sources, and documentation styles.
Clock Hours: 0 Students finalize an ICAPGen credentialing application, a 4-generation report (with record citations linked to original images and research planners, and an analysis of evidence), plus assemble a research portfolio, and take a practice exam.
Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0110 w/C grade or better.
Clock Hours: 0 Students finalize international credentialing application, a 4-generation report (with record citations linked to original images and research planners, and an analysis of evidence), plus assemble a research portfolio, and take a practice exam.
Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0110 w/C grade or better.
Credits: 3 Students will assess and organize genealogical elements of electronically-produced family history product(s) to publish findings in a variety of formats such as storybooks, websites, DVD, video histories, and embellished documents.
Credits: 3 Students finalize their research portfolio, prepare an ICAPGen credentialing application, and prepare a 4-generation client research report. These projects require using a research planner, providing digital images of the documents found that support the researcher’s conclusions, and analyzing the importance and accuracy of the evidence used to link the generations.
Prerequisite:GEN 1000, GEN 1010, GEN 1012, GEN 1016, GEN 1110 Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course is designed for students who want more in-depth training in multiple advanced genealogical research methods that can be employed when tackling difficult research problems. Instruction introduces a variety of ideas, tools, and strategies that help solve a variety of genealogical problems.
Credits: 3 A scientific and spatial understanding of natural processes that shape the surface of our planet and the systems that exist between the atmosphere, climate, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere within the context of the human environment.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to programming using Python. Students will learn how to use Python’s built-in data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples to perform complex data analysis. Finally, students will be introduced to Structured Query Language (SQL), and database design for storing and gathering data, analysis, and processing efforts.
Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to focus on the cultural and geopolitical regions of the world. This includes the introduction and analysis of historical and current cultural, geopolitical, economic, and environmental issues in relation to these specific regions of the world.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Students will be introduced to the process and energy sources that produce natural disasters, along with the spatial distribution and pattern of natural phenomena, while developing an understanding of the impact these phenomena have on human activity.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Social and environmental changes are occurring at alarming rates. Geographic data and mapping technology has revolutionized how we identify, quantify, analyze, interpret, and communicate change. Applying mapping technology has become an essential decision-making skill set in visualizing data, understanding and explaining complex situations, and communicating shared meaning.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 Course builds on the skills and concepts covered in GEOG 1800 with a hands-on focus on coordinate systems, vector models, raster models, data acquisition, spatial data accuracy, attribute data management, cartographic concepts, primary and secondary source data, geocoding and geoprocessing skill sets.
Credits: 2-4 Cooperative education represents flexibility and alternative opportunities for students to complete portions of their educational goals through new learning associated with study related internships/employment.
Credits: 4 This course introduces fundamental cartographic concepts. Successful students will be able to employ design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of data (e.g. maps, graphs and diagrams) in different formats (e.g. hardcopy, digital, web). Specific topics include the ethical and appropriate application of map scale, map projections, generalization and symbolization.
Semester: Fall Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 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.
Semester: Spring Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
GEOG 2500 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 4 Course introduces students to the interdisciplinary uses, knowledge, and skill sets of geographic information systems (GIS) for scientific and decision-making arenas. Topics include: datums, coordinate systems and projections; vector and raster models; data acquisition, accuracy, and uncertainty; geodatabases; cartography; data sources; geocoding and geoprocessing; and legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with geographic information.
Semester: Fall Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This course covers the foundations of unmanned aerial systems, including history, UAS systems, payloads, data links, ground support equipment, classes of UAS systems, categories, applications, mission planning and control and recovery systems.
Recommended Corequisite:GEOG 2500 Semester: Spring
Credits: 4 The geospatial industry needs professionals trained in automation of geoprocessing functions using the programming language of Python for GIS and other geospatial technologies. Course will cover the fundamentals of Python scripting to meet industry needs. Topics include: basic concepts using Python, creating and writing Python script for geoprocessing, and customizing and automating Python in GIS.
Credits: 1 Preparatory course on unmanned aerial systems (aka drones) for the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test to become a commercially licensed remote pilot. Course will focus on drone laws and FAA regulations, weather and micrometeorology, National Airspace Systems (NAS), drone flight operations, and flight training.
Credits: 3 Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the theories and techniques used in the processing and analysis of satellite and drone (i.e., Small Unmanned Aerial Systems) data. Topics include image and sensor characteristics, information derived from satellite and drone data, and image interpretation and analysis.
Credits: 3 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.
Semester: Spring Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 An introduction to using drones or unmanned vehicles for digital imaging. This hands-on course covers building, operating, and outfitting for still and video imaging and image capture. Students will pilot drones provided by SLCC and may be required to travel within the Salt Lake Valley for flight training.
Prerequisite:GEOG 2650 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Flight mission planning, acquisition capture, and post-processing of imagery using Small Unmanned Systems (sUAS) for geospatial imaging and analysis. This hands-on course covers high-resolution video, aerial imaging, and intelligent mission planning for image capture, editing, analysis, mapping, 3D visualizations and modeling, and related uses. Students will pilot drones provided by SLCC and may be required to travel within the Salt Lake Valley for flight training.
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 Community-Engaged 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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This nonscience majors’ course is an introduction to the 4.5-billion year geologic history of Earth and the evolution of life through fossils. Historical geology and fossils will be used to explore the physical science principles and scientific processes that leads to our understanding of Earth.
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 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.
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: 1-2 In this course in language and culture, students plan areas of study, Community-Engaged 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.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 A comprehensive examination of the personal, social, health, political, and economic effects of substance use and abuse in the local and international communities. This course studies the impact of alcohol, tobacco, opiates, marijuana, and other drugs on the individual, family, and the global society.
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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
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).
Recommended Prerequisite:HLTH 1242 Semester: Spring
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.
Recommended Prerequisite:HLAC 1057 or HLAC 1058 or personal practice Semester: All
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 is for educators seeking a Physical Education (PE) endorsement from Utah State Board of Education (USBE). This is an introductory course about the evolution of physical education and its context within local, state, and national education will be explored. Students will develop a personal PE rationale and determine how PE impacts student outcomes in other learning environments.
HLTH 2510 - Principles of Motor Learning and Development
Credits: 3 This course is for educators seeking a PE endorsement from USBE. Students will be introduced to principles of motor learning and how to analyze, implement, and apply effective practice in physical education settings.
Credits: 3 This course is for educators seeking a PE endorsement from USBE. This course includes a combination of discussion and activity-based learning to develop skills necessary for instructing secondary fitness for life.
Credits: 3 This course is for educators seeking a PE endorsement from USBE. Course will provide lecture and activity-based experiences to prepare students to instruct physical education in a K-12 setting.
Credits: 3 This course is for educators seeking their USBE Health endorsement. Students will enlarge their teaching practice to effectively instruct a diverse population of students in various settings about lifelong health and wellness.
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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
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.
Semester: All Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 A group workout format that uses specialized stationary bikes. This course teaches students proper cycling techniques & how to maintain/improve cardiovascular & neuromuscular health. This course will require efforts from low to vigorous intensities which includes the concept of power analysis. Lifelong Wellness modules cover important health and wellness concepts.
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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.
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Credits: 1 This is a strength and cardio conditioning class which may include jogging, bands, interval training, body weight and strength exercises. This course covers proper guidelines to monitor target heart rate, technique and safety. This course is designed to encourage lifelong fitness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Credits: 1 An interval class that uses cardio-respiratory, speed and endurance drills with muscular strength and endurance exercises for a fun and challenging workout to increase fitness and health. Lifetime wellness emphasized.
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Credits: 1 This workout class is a high intensity, fun mix of Pilates, ballet inspired exercises, yoga, and athletic conditioning in a group exercise setting. This class encourages lifelong wellness concepts.
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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.
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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.
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Credits: 1 A vigorous introduction to utilizing kettlebells for conditioning to increase health and fitness. Kettlebell training is utilized to increase strength, power, endurance and agility. This course includes a focus on Lifelong Wellness.
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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.
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