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FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protection

FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protection This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics,…

GEL 111* Geology

GEL 111* Geology This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should…

GRO 120 Intro to Gerontology

GRO 120 Gerontology This course introduces the psychological, social, and biological aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on common mental, social, and physical changes that occur during the aging process.…

GRO 220 Social Aspects of Aging

GRO 220 Social Aspects of Aging This course provides an in-depth exploration of the social aspects of aging. Topics include family dynamics, employment and retirement, community involvement, grief and loss,…

GRO 230 Aging, Health, & Wellness

GRO 230 Aging, Health, & Wellness This course covers basic concepts of health, wellness, and nutrition related to aging. Emphasis is placed on nutrition and diet, physical activity and exercise,…

GRO 240 Gerontology Care Managing

GRO 240 Gerontology Care Managing This course covers community resources; discusses care management, including assessment, care-planning, evaluation, issues of family, high-risk and self-care. Topics include funding, eligibility for community and…

GRO 250 Aging Policies Programs & Serv

GRO 250 Aging Policies Programs & Serv This course covers the development of state and federal policies, programs, and services for an aging population as a result of demographic shifts.…

HEA 110*** Personal Health/Wellness

HEA 110*** Personal Health/Wellness This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon…

HEA 112*** First Aid & CPR

HEA 112*** First Aid & CPR This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and bleeding, and other first…

HIS 111* World Civilizations I

HIS 111* World Civilizations I This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian,…
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