GENST 090 — Pretechnical Basic Skills (10-18 cr)
Designed to familiarize the student with the requirements to succeed in the engineering-related field. Additionally, fundamental skill enhancement is provided in reading, mathematics, and written and verbal communication; and study techniques such as test taking, lecture notes and using textbooks. This course feeds into fluid power, electronics, civil engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, architectural technology, industrial electricity and robotics as a pre-engineering course. (SCC)
GENST 100 — Library Research Skills (2 cr)
This is a course designed for students from all programs. Students discover and explore information resources and learn successful library research techniques. Emphasis is placed on skills that are useful throughout college, as well as for lifelong learning. (SCC)
GENST 104 — The Internet and the Art of Research (1-3 cr)
An introduction to the Internet and its research potential is demonstrated. Students use Internet-based resources to locate books, periodicals and other information. Efficient searching techniques and strategies to evaluate information are stressed. (SFCC)
GENST 105 — Portfolio Development (3 cr)
A lecture/discussion course designed to instruct students in methods utilized to summarize and document prior learning experiences. Students describe skills, competencies and areas of knowledge that may have been attained outside of a traditional classroom environment. Prerequisite: Minimum ASSET score of 40 - reading and writing. (SCC)
GENST 106 — College Success (2-3 cr)
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about services and strategies to help them become successful college students. The overall goal is to increase the likelihood that the students’ year(s) at SFCC/SCC is successful, both academically and socially. It is designed for entering students and other students interested in becoming more effective college students. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 107 — First Year Introduction (1 cr)
This course provides new SFCC students with a comprehensive introduc- tion to college. Through seminars, learning modules and sample classes, students are expected to develop the fundamental skills and attitudes neces- sary for success in college. FYI helps students connect with other students, faculty and staff. Students learn about campus resources and develop an educational plan. (SFCC)
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See program/course abbreviation key on page 143. GENST 108 — Learning for the 21st Century (5 cr)
Emphasis is on building the skills and techniques for successful life long learning and identifying personal learning styles and strengths that facili- tate learning in an on-line environment. Through a quarter-long research project on a global issue, participants examine various strategies for locat- ing, evaluating and applying information resources in the research process with attention to information policy issues like censorship and freedom of information. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 109 — Applied Critical Thinking (3 cr)
In this course, learners gain mastery of the following fundamental think- ing skills competencies: Assumption, inferences, implications, conclusions, questions at issue, points of view, concepts and purpose of thinking con- sequences. Learners master the ability to assess their thinking by using the following intellectual standards: Clarity, specificity, relevance, logic, significance, accuracy, preciseness, consistency, completeness, depth and broadness. Learners practice reasoning abilities and begin developing intellectual traits. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 110 — Critical Thinking in Women’s Studies (2 cr)
A survey course identifying barriers women have faced throughout history; the ways different cultures have bound women to a narrow range of options because of attitudes, beliefs, customs and traditions; and how laws have been used to maintain and perpetuate women’s vulnerability to abuse and poverty. By critically thinking about the economics of being a woman, and by learning effective skills in interpersonal relationships, individual women and men can develop ways to overcome prejudice. (SFCC)
GENST 114 — Thriving In College (2 cr)
Learn about college life! This course for new college students teaches suc- cess strategies by helping students to become familiar with the campus, to discover resources available to assist them in their collegiate journey, and to connect them with their peers. Students will learn how to interact effectively with instructors and will gain a solid foundation in study skills that are crucial for academic achievement. The class is intended to be taken concurrently with a 5-credit content area course. (SFCC)
GENST 115 — Internet Issues (2 cr)
Using effective web searching techniques, students in this course explore controversial topics that relate to the Internet, while discovering the richness of net resources. Issues such as privacy, encryption, censorship, freedom of information and other prominent topics on the Internet will be explored while students learn to be effective searchers. Information is analyzed, compared and evaluated, as are the search engines and indexes used to retrieve it. (SFCC)
GENST 140 — Adventures in Attitude (3 cr)
Students learn to recognize personal attitudes and choose positive attitudes which result in positive successful living. Content includes human relations, attitude awareness, planning and self-management, personality develop- ment, group dynamics, communication and problem solving. (SCC)
GENST 150 — General Studies Seminar (1-5 cr)
A seminar course to support various learning activities that assist students in the development of personal, professional and educational goals. Instruc- tors may choose from a menu of topics to be presented. Areas of instruction may include human relations, interpersonal skills, written communications, decision-making/problem-solving techniques and/or workplace require- ments. Course content varies depending on the number of credits and instructional areas chosen. (SCC)
GENST 151 — General Studies Seminar (1-5 cr)
A seminar course to support various learning activities that assist students in the development of personal, professional and educational goals. Instruc- tors may choose from a menu of topics to be presented. Areas of instruction may include human relations, interpersonal skills, written communications, decision-making/problem-solving techniques and/or workplace require- ments. Course content varies depending on the number of credits and instructional areas chosen. (SCC)
GENST 152 — General Studies Seminar (1-5 cr)
A seminar course to support various learning activities that assist students in the development of personal, professional and educational goals. Instruc- tors may choose from a menu of topics to be presented. Areas of instruction may include human relations, interpersonal skills, written communications, decision-making/problem-solving techniques and/or workplace require- ments. Course content varies depending on the number of credits and instructional areas chosen. (SCC)
GENST 154 — Introduction to Service Learning (2-5 cr)
This class combines an academic study of the foundations of the con- temporary movement toward service learning with direct experience of community outreach. By building on learning through service to an area of local community need, students explore their own assumptions, values, questions, and beliefs regarding some of the key issues in social philosophy and ethics and democratic citizenship. Through students’ community service experience, lecture, reading and research, students become familiar with individual and group aspects of human behavior. (SFCC)
GENST 155 — Service Learning Project (1 cr)
This course combines the academic study of service learning with practical experiences by student participation in the community. The course is directly linked to the academic or professional/technical area of study in which the student is engaged. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (SCC)
GENST 202 — Assertive Training for Women (2 cr)
Individuals develop skills for expressing feelings and exercising rights with- out impinging on others, increase self-awareness and develop techniques of effective problem solving. (SCC)
GENST 203 — Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Development (1 cr)
This class explores the use of a portfolio to document learning experiences. Students develop a personal and/or professional portfolio resource notebook by using their choice of media. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or above or 80 percent pass of COMPASS testing. (SFCC)
GENST 266 — Cooperative Education Seminar (1-2 cr)
For course description, see Cooperative Education. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 267 — Cooperative Education Work Experience (1-18 cr)
For course description, see Cooperative Education. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 280 — Honors Seminar (1-5 cr)
The course offers students an opportunity through reading and discussion to deal with topics and ideas not normally covered in the classes presently offered. These topics and ideas are generally broader in scope and often overlap in four or five areas. Topics cover concepts to the basic foundation of liberal arts. This seminar deals with basic concepts through discus- sion and readings necessary for the development of a liberally educated mind. Exceptional students probe horizons of the collegial atmosphere in their quest of a liberal education. Students and faculty sit together and share concepts that affect our notion of the world around us. The course is restricted to the student who is looking for more than what is offered in the normal curriculum, and who demonstrates the motivation toward this. Prerequisite: Permission of honors coordinator with 3.5 GPA or above usually required. (SFCC)
GENST 291 — Educational Tour (1-5 cr)
An educational tour sponsored by one or more departments offering students an opportunity to explore a particular subject off campus. The purpose of the trip is to broaden a student’s understanding of material covered in the classroom or to expose the student to cultural experiences not available on campus. The tours may be to either domestic or foreign locations. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 292 — Educational Tour (1-5 cr)
An educational tour sponsored by one or more departments offering students an opportunity to explore a particular subject off campus. The purpose of the trip is to broaden a student’s understanding of material covered in the classroom or to expose the student to cultural experiences not available on campus. The tours may be to either domestic or foreign locations. (SCC, SFCC)
GENST 293 — Educational Tour (1-5 cr)
An educational tour sponsored by one or more departments offering students an opportunity to explore a particular subject off campus. The purpose of the trip is to broaden a student’s understanding of material covered in the classroom or to expose the student to cultural experiences not available on campus. The tours may be to either domestic or foreign locations. (SCC, SFCC)
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GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 101 — Introduction to Geography (5 cr)
An introduction to human and physical geography including mankind’s reciprocal relationship with environmental concerns, world place geography, geomorphology and economic geography. Optional field trips included to assist students in better understanding course content. Prerequisite: SFCC recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOG 230 — World Regional Geography (5 cr)
A survey of world geographical relationships. Includes an examination of the distribution of selected physical and human phenomenon and the processes responsible for the distributions and varying interrelationships from place to place between humans and their environment. Prerequisite: SFCC recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOG 260 — The Violent Earth (5 cr)
Students are offered a descriptive and interpretive examination of the influ- ence and relationship of man with the natural hazards of the earth, including identification, analysis, distribution and geographic patterning of the fol- lowing: Hurricanes, water spouts, disease, tornadoes, wind shear, tsunamis, tides, river tides, volcanoes, glaciers, earthquakes, quick clay (spontaneous liquification), landslides, floods, droughts and lightning. Prerequisite: SFCC recommended minimum reading placement score: COMPASS 80, ASSET 40. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOLOGY
GEOL& 100 — Survey of Earth Science (5 cr)
This course, offered as a television class, is a survey of physical geology including palenontology, mapping and earth history. While some labora- tory work and field trips are elements of this course, it does not qualify as a laboratory science. Credit will not be granted for both GEOL& 101 and GEOL& 100. This is a physical science course. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOL& 101 — Intro Physical Geology (5 cr)
An introductory course in geology designed to acquaint beginning geology students with the importance of geology and minerals in their everyday lives through the study of the general concepts of geology, plate tectonics, earthquakes, mountain building, formation of continents, materials on earth, erosional processes and patterns, underground water, glaciation, and shoreline formations. laboratory covers mineral and rock identification and map interpretation. Credit will not be granted for both GEOL& 101 and GEOL& 100. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOL 114 — Earth Systems Science--Online (5 cr)
This course introduces students to the physical evidence, scientific prin- ciples and methods of analysis necessary to understand how Earth systems interact to generate and sustain the physical environment in which we live. It is taught online via the Internet. This course does not qualify as a laboratory science. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of basic algebra and ENGL 098. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOL 116 — Environmental Geology (5 cr)
An introduction to environmental geology including geologic processes and land forms. An emphasis on practical applications using case history studies involving engineering and environmental problems as they relate to geologic settings. (SCC, SFCC)
GEOL 201 — The Earth Through Time (5 cr)
The course is an overview of earth’s geologic history through time. Topics of discussion include the geologic formation of earth and its rock types, as well as the evolution of lifeforms through time. The effects of plate tecton- ics on paleoclimates, paleogeographies, and evolutionary patterns for the major continental and marine ecosystems are considered. Meets A.A. degree lab science requirement. Prerequisite: GEOL& 101, 100 or 1 year of high school science. (SCC)
GEOL 210 — Pacific Northwest Geology (5 cr)
An overview of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest. Emphasis is on the plate tectonic relationships between the various geologic regions of the Northwest via hands-on interpretations of rocks, geologic maps and field observations. Prerequisite: GEOL& 101 or permission of instructor. (SCC)
GERMAN
GERM& 121 — German I (5 cr)
Introduction to German culture with emphasis on conversation with some writing. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM& 122 — German II (5 cr)
Introduction to German culture with emphasis on conversation with some writing. Prerequisite: GERM& 121 or equivalent. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM& 123 — German III (5 cr)
Introduction to German culture with emphasis on conversation with some writing. Prerequisite: GERM& 122 or equivalent. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM 141 — German Conversation and Culture (5 cr)
This course accommodates students with individual language needs. Through conversation, supplementary readings, writing and individual projects in German, students expand the study of culture, civilization and contemporary life of German speaking people. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: One year of college German or permission of instructor. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM& 221 — German IV (5 cr)
This is a review of German grammar, supplemented by films and slides from the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany. Prerequisite: GERM& 123 or equivalent. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM& 222 — German V (5 cr)
This course covers conversation based upon current newspaper and magazine articles. Composition based upon classics of German literature. Prerequisite: GERM& 221 or equivalent. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM& 223 — German VI (5 cr)
Emphasis upon composition, analysis of short essays and stories represen- tative of important aspects of German culture are covered in this course. Prerequisite: GERM& 222 or equivalent. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM 241 — German Conversation and Culture (5 cr)
This course accommodates students with individual language needs. Through conversation, supplementary readings, writing and individual projects in German, students expand the study of culture, civilization and contemporary life of German speaking people. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: Two years of college German or permission of instructor. (SCC, SFCC)
GERM 266 — Cooperative Education Seminar (1-2 cr)
For course description, see Cooperative Education. (SFCC)