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Click on the name of an online course offered at American Community College to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the course by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Emergency Spill Response (GM282) |
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This course is a study of the planning, preparation, response, and recovery from a hazardous materials spill in industrial or transportation settings. Course topics will include processes associated with materials identification, on-site responsibilities, reporting requirements, and safe return to normalcy. |
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Employee Training and Development (GM225) |
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This course is intended to introduce students to the fundamentals of adult training and development. The course will focus on assessing and identifying training needs, developing and designing a learning environment, problem solving, training design and employee development. We will discuss current topics such as diversity training, e-learning and web based training. We will also cover typical topics of employee training such as communication, computer skills, customer services, ethics, and human relations. |
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English Literature from Beowulf through the 18th Century (HM221) |
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In this course, students will study selected texts in English literature from Beowulf through the 18th century, including prose, fiction and nonfiction, drama, and poetry, with a focus on the historical and cultural contexts and issues relevant to the time. (Student Note 1: This is a required course for students enrolled into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. This course may be completed to meet a General Education literature and humanities requirement or taken as an elective.) |
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English Literature from the 18th Century to the Present (HM222) |
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In this course, students will examine selected texts in English literature from the 18th century to the present, including prose, fiction and nonfiction, drama, and poetry, with a focus on the historical and cultural contexts and issues relevant to the time. (Student Note 1: This is a required course for students enrolled into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. This course may be completed to meet a General Education literature and humanities requirement or taken as an elective.)
This course has been evaluated by the American Council on Education. Credit Recommendation - at the lower division Baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English or Humanities. |
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Ethics in Communications (GM287) |
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This course is a study of the ethical considerations in mass, interpersonal, and other forms of communication. It will examine some of the main ethical issues in communications media (television, newspapers, the internet, etc.), and interpersonal including such topics as objectivity, freedom of expression, representations of sex, violence and other human behavior, privacy, confidentiality and obligations to the public. |
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Evidence and Procedure (CJ101) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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This course is an introduction to the collection, preservation, and basic crime scene investigations. The course will also focus on the laws and court decisions relating to the admissibility of evidence. Additionally, there will be distinctions made between the interview and interrogation methods and their appropriate uses. The essential qualities of an investigator will be identified and explained. |
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Explosive Incident Assessment: Methods, Practices, Protocols (CJ215) |
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This course is an overview of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). It provides a framework in which to evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilized by military and civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and Hazardous Devices teams in the field. The extremely hazardous nature of these operations lends itself to a detailed evaluation of the methods; practices and protocols used during live ordnance and emergency response calls. Formal EOD guidance contained in Military Instructions and Regulations, and Federal Codes of Regulation (CFRs) is examined as a reference and for operational compliance. They are evaluated for efficacy in meeting the often conflicting and demanding needs of EOD operators. Procedures covered include the full spectrum of military EOD Required Operational Capabilities. Included here are high risk evolutions such as diving and demolition operations, parachuting and rappelling operations, and, response to Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Small Arms Employment under hostile and time constrained conditions. The vulnerability and risk of specific EOD procedures, to terrorist actions is defined and proposed countermeasures are weighted for effectiveness. The application of industry ?Best Practice? Risk Management processes is examined for application to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal field. |
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Electricity & Electronics (CJ214) |
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This course is designed for Explosive handling technicians, police or military, or others who respond to incidents involving Hazardous Devices containing electrical and/or electronic components. Concepts covered include the important differences between electricity and electronics (E&E) from the scientific and technical perspective and the practical situational aspects of threats posed to any handler of suspicious E&E devices. Specific areas are covered, in a logical and easy to digest manner and include the fundamental principles of Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) including series, parallel, and series parallel circuits; Hazardous device circuit component operations and capabilities; and, safety precautions and guidelines when dealing with circuits contained in hazardous devices. The course focuses on how to conduct research on information sites and references for basic circuitry and helps students recognize the technical aspects of circuit theory, components and capabilities required to effectively perform diagnostic procedures. |
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Federal Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (GM262) |
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This course is a study of the federal policy, doctrine, operations, and resources associated with WMD mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. Students will study the Federal Response Plan and associated regional, state, and local plans to understand the national resources (i.e.: federal, state, local, private, voluntary, etc.) on-scene and on-call in WMD events. Students will identify roles and missions associated with certain organizations involved in the WMD response. |
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Film and Literature (HM260) |
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This course is designed to enhance students' appreciation for the history and traditions of American film. Students will investigate traditional as well as non-traditional film images, themes, techniques, and styles. |
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Fire Behavior and Combustion (GM292) |
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This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The student can expect to identify physical properties of the three states of matter; categorize the components of fire; recall the physical and chemical properties of fire; describe and apply the process of burning; define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire; discuss the various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel; demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent; articulate other suppression agents and strategies; and compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments. |
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Fire Prevention (GM295) |
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This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigations, and fire and life safety education. Students can expect to define the national fire problem and its main issues; recognize the need for fire prevention as part of the overall mix of fire protection; recognize the need for fire prevention organizations, review minimum professional qualifications at state and national levels for fire inspectors, investigators, and public educators; define the elements of a plan review program; identify the laws, rules, codes, and other regulations regarding fire prevention; and discuss training, media, and public education programs for fire prevention. |
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Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (GM293) |
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This course is a theoretical study to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. The student can expect to apply the application of math and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities; comprehend the design principles of fire service pumping apparati; analyze the community fire flow demand criteria; and demonstrate understanding of hydraulics, water characteristics, fluid pressure, hydrokinetics, Bernoulli?s formula, nozzle reaction, friction loss in water conductors, nozzle pressure equation, water distribution systems, Hazen-Williams equation, fire flow tests, determination of required fire flow, fire service pump design and testing, friction loss calculations, engine and nozzle pressure, Underwriter?s formula, parallel lines, Wyed lines, aerial stream calculations, relay pumping, mobile water supply, fire streams, four hydraulic laws of friction loss, and fire fighting foams and foam systems. |
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Fire Protection in Building Construction (GM294) |
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This course is a study in building construction components that relate to fire and life safety, to include a major focus on fire fighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating in emergencies. The student can expect to demonstrate an understanding of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics; classify major types of building construction; analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction; explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships; identify the principle structural components of buildings and demonstrate an understanding of each function; differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each; classify occupancy designations of the building code; and identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighting safety. |
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Fire Protection Systems (GM291) |
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This course addresses the study of aqueous suppression systems and their critical components as well as their application to selected fire protection problems. In addition it will cover the duties, responsibilities and ethical aspects of the Fire Protection Engineer with focus on contract drawings and their relationship to contract specifications, and, an actual survey of a large building. It will include the philosophy, history and fundamentals of public and private fire protection, and relations with other disciplines including architecture and the built environment and will extend to the application of hydraulic theory to a range of design considerations. |
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Food and Beverage Management (GM253) |
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This course is an introduction to the principles of food and beverage management, beginning with an overview of the foodservice industry at large. Attention is focused on major industry segments, business practices and trends. Subsequently, detailed consideration is given to the components of the foodservice system: marketing, menu planning, logistical support, production, service, controls and quality assurance. Product and systems differentiation in various industry segments are emphasized throughout. |
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Foodservice Sanitation (GM113) |
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This course will examine topics including but not limited to, food borne diseases and how to control them, importance of employee personal hygiene and habits, and appropriate procedures for handling utensils and equipment. |
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Fundamentals of Fire Protection (GM166) |
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This course is an overview of fire protection and includes career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire protection/service, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, and introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Students can expect to describe and discuss components of the history and philosophy of the modern fire service; analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, examine the major fire phases, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and behavior; differentiate between fire service training and education, fire protection certificate program and fire service degree program, and explain the value of education in the fire service; list and describe major emergency response services and illustrate how they interrelate; identify fire protection and emergency service public and private careers; synthesize roles of national, state, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services; describe the scope of fire and emergency services organization; describe the common fire facilities, equipment, and apparatus; analyze management concepts for emergency situations; and explain fire prevention including code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems. |
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Future War (MH410) |
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Students will explore contemporary military analysis and recent military historical trends to forecast the nature of future war. Four distinct warrior classes of potential enemies are examined. The course emphasizes critical evaluation of current scholarship and students are encouraged to make their own assessments of what future conflict will be like. |
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General Practice (GM245) |
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This course is an introduction to trusts and estates, probate, bankruptcy, corporations, partnerships, and other relevant areas. Course topics include exercises and cases in preparing materials in a general legal practice environment. |
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