Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

35 SPRING 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. in early care and education settings. Emphasis on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors and leaders to new teachers and other adults while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, families and other staff. Also, a focus on self-reflection and “soft skills set obtainment” emphasized. Prerequisite: ECE 62 with a minimum grade of C and ECE 63 with a minimum grade of C ECE 87 QUALITY ENVIRONMENTS INFANTS 3.0 Units Applies current theory and research to the care and educationof infants and toddlers in group care. Examines essential policies, classroom environments, caregiving principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers which is culturally sensitive and supports families. Strongly Recommended: ECE 67 with a minimum grade of C ECE 90 PRACTICUM-SUPERVISED EXP. 4.0 Units Practicum experience working with young children under the supervision of an ECE/CD faculty; Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. Prerequisite: ECE 50 and ECE 56 and ECE 62 and ECE 63 with a minimum grade of C ECE 91 ADAPTIVE CURRICULUM EX. NEEDS 3.0 Units Direct experience working with young children in special day classes or inclusive settings: application of intervention strategies using best practices of early childhood development and special education in adapting curriculum to meet the individual needs of children. Observation of the assessment process by the special education team and assisting in the implementation of the educational plan. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working in partnership with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and cultural competence. Prerequisite: ECE 60 and ECE 90 with a minimum grade of C ECONOMICS ECON 1 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3.0 Units Economic analysis of market systems, price theory, including supply and demand analysis, marginal utility, elasticity, cost and revenue concepts, perfect and imperfect competition, international trade theory, pricing of the factors of production, poverty and income inequalities. Prerequisite: MATH 55 or MATH 55B and ENG 104 with a minimum grade of C ECON 2 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3.0 Units Economic analysis of the theory of income determination, including national income analysis, business cycles, the consumption function, the multiplier, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money and banking, the public debt, economic growth and development, comparative economic systems and international trade. Prerequisite: MATH 55 or MATH 55B and ENG 104 with a minimum grade of C ECON 10 GENERAL ECONOMICS 3.0 Units Survey of the economic system of the United States, covering such macroeconomic and microeconomic topics as supply and demand, firms’ output and pricing decisions, international trade, comparative economic systems, economic growth, business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, labor, and money banking. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS 16 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL OCCUPATION 3.0 Units Occupational work experience course that provides instruction to enhance student’s knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting. Students are provided access to adequate numbers of patients, proportionally distributed by illness, injury, gender, age, and common problems encountered in the delivery of emergency care appropriate to the level of the Emergency Medical Services Profession(s). Hospital/clinical experiences include the operating room, recovery room, intensive care unit, coronary care unit, labor and delivery room, pediatrics, and emergency department, and include exposure to an adequate number of pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric, and geriatric patients. Prerequisite: EMS 11, EMS 13, EMS 10 and EMS 12 with a minimum grade of C EMS 17 PARAMEDIC CAPSTONE OCCUPATION 4.0 Units An occupational work experience course that provides practicum experience for paramedic students to observe and participate in emergency medical care supervised by a preceptor in an emergency response vehicle. Requires a minimum of 480 hours, and students must document at least 40 advanced life support (ALS) patient contacts. Student will provide the full continuum of care from initial contact to transfer of care at the receiving facility for half of all ALS contacts. Students must obtain minimum competency as a Team Leader. The field internship provides the student with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations. Prerequisite: EMS 16 with a minimum grade of C EMS 20 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 7.0 Units Provides training in the foundation skills and knowledge required of the EMT scope of practice. The EMT certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry-level firefighter positions. EMT certification is also required for entry into paramedic training. This training program is accredited by the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services District. Prerequisite: EMS 30 with a minimum grade of B EMS 30 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER 3.0 Units Development of knowledge and skills necessary for recognizing and caring for victims in emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation with the use of an automated external defibrillator, and prevention of disease transmission. Designed for emergency medical responders in the public safety field. Successful completion of the psycho-motor skills tests and successful completion of the course with a score Scan here to visit the current Spring 2023 class schedule online

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