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[email protected] FALL 2020 - COURSE LISTINGS CODES: OP = Course taken for letter grade or pass/no pass; P/NP = Course taken is Pass/No Pass only; GR = Course taken for letter grade only D/E CRN DAYS TIMES ROOM INSTRUCTOR DATES CODES SEC D/E CRN DAYS TIMES ROOM INSTRUCTOR DATES CODES SEC FST 6 CONSTRUCTION FIRE PROTECTION 3.0 Units This course provides the components of building construction related to fire and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fire and collapse emergencies. Development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in their relationship to past fires and collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Strongly Recommended: FST 1 with a minimum grade of C Day 23167 Mon 1:00-3:50 1056 SIERRA 08/17-12/18 GR V01 FST 7 FIRE SERVICE CONDITIONING 1.0 Units This course is an introduction to the components of physical fitness development and conditioning, with an emphasis in preparing students for the physical agility performance and testing standards required of “Emergency First Responder” Candidates entering into Police or Fire Academies. Students will be presented instruction on proper warm-up and stretching techniques, how to maintain and develop the components of fitness through increased muscular strength and muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and recovery, and increased flexibility and balance. Students will be introduced to Circuit Training and will also receive skills instruction on various testing parameters of the Nationally approved and recognized Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Students will additionally receive instruction on various “Tools of the Trade” (i.e., Ladde Fire Hose, SCBA) for developing proper skills in handling, lifting and carrying techniques as well as developing cardio-respiratory control and aerobic conditioning while wearing a “Self Contained Breathing Apparatus” (SCBA) under conditions of physical exertion. Eve 23679 Lab Mon 4:00-6:50 801 FREELEN 08/17-12/18 GR 093 FRENCH FREN 1A BEGINNING FRENCH 5.0 Units This introductory level course will enable students to begin speaking, reading and writing elementary level French as well as understanding the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A Web 22683 ONLINE ALLIBAND-MC 08/17-12/18 OP DE1 FREN 1A-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. FREN 1B ELEMENTARY FRENCH 5.0 Units This is the second semester of the introductory level course and will enable students to continue to learn to speak, read and write elementary level French as well as to understand the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory,visual and written contexts. Prerequisite: FREN 1A with a minimum grade of C or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process. Web 23671 ONLINE ALLIBAND-MC 08/17-12/18 OP DE1 FREN 1B-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning GEOGRAPHY GEOG 1 INTROTO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human- environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GEOG 1 STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL CONCURRENTLY IN GEOG 1L. Day 20019 MW 9:30-10:45 1011 ORF 08/17-12/18 GR V01 Day 20391 TTh 2:00-3:15 1826 ORF 08/17-12/18 GR V02 Eve 23301 Wed 6:00-8:50 1826 LIRENSO 08/17-12/18 GR 093 Web 20587 ONLINE ORF 08/17-12/18 GR DE1 GEOG 1-DE1 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. Web 21852 ONLINE ORF 08/17-12/18 GR DE2 GEOG 1-DE2 is an online course. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. GEOG 1L INTRO. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB 1.0 Units This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in physical geography lecture. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. Prerequisite: GEOG 1 with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) Geography Lab (Geography 1L) is a hands-on laboratory providing opportunities for reinforcing lecture concepts and for exploring additional Physical Geography topics through interactive technologies. Day 20544 Lab Mon 1:00-3:50 1828 LIRENSO 08/17-12/18 GR V01 Day 21565 Lab Fri 9:00-11:50 1828 ALLRED 08/17-12/18 GR V02 Eve 20119 Lab Mon 6:00-8:50 1828 LIRENSO 08/17-12/18 GR 093 GEOG 2 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units The course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development. Day 20278 TTh 11:00-12:15 1826 ORF 08/17-12/18 GR V01 GEOG 5 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Survey of the world’s culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of the significant features of regions. Day 23302 MW 11:00-12:15 1826 ORF 08/17-12/18 GR V01 GEOG 12 GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA 3.0 Units A thematic approach to the state’s issues, processes and topics relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy. This course explores the physical, and human landscapes that have evolved as a result of the human-environment interface. Day 20371 TTh 12:30-1:45 1826 ORF 08/17-12/18 GR V01 GEOLOGY GEOL 1 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3.0 Units The Earth, its materials, its internal and external processes, and its development through time. Emphasis is placed on a thorough global understanding of Plate Tectonics as a framework and foundation for subsequent geologic topics and concepts.