Spring 2025

This course will introduce students to the biology of insects with a focus on anatomy, physiology, reproduction, ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. We will also explore the role of insects in natural ecosystems and human society. The laboratory includes viewing of insect specimens and field techniques used to study and collect insects in their natural habitats.

Support the multilingual learners in your classroom by creating equitable access to academic content while simultaneously developing English proficiency. Understand the key theories and research that will support effective teaching across disciplines and increase the success of multilingual students.

This course provides students with introductory level basics on Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake systems including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Brake Systems which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist. This course satisfies 8 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A. This course satisfies 7 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A.

This course encourages the student to expand command of disclosure in American Sign Language on various everyday topics (leading to fluency).

A systematic learning approach to front office procedures where the flow of business through a hotel, from the reservations process to check-out and account settlement, is explored in detail. Various elements of effective front office management will be examined, paying particular attention to the planning and evaluation of front office operations.

Students who wish to work in the healthcare industry must show skills as pertaining to the collection, storage and safety of patient's information. Students will learn the basics of Information Technology to accomplish this to include computers, software, servers and networking.

Students who wish to work in the healthcare industry must show skills as pertaining to the collection, storage and safety of patient's information. Students will learn the basics of Information Technology to accomplish this to include computers, software, servers and networking.

Intermediate course that will build upon skills and processes learned in GRC 116. Students will broaden their techniques for ideation and effective design thinking and analysis. Students will produce studio design exercises and projects that will increase technical fluency in industry-standard software applications. This class will prepare students for lower and upper division GAMT courses, and will increase conceptual thinking and improve their technical skillsets.

This course allows the paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in the hospital environment such as telemetry, intensive care unit, psychiatric unit, emergency department, and labor and delivery. The student will function under the direction of a nurse or paramedic preceptor. This course satisfies 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements

This course offers students the opportunity to work in a pre-professional setting with children and families. Practicum provides students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in the delivery of services to children and families and to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities through experiences while being supervised by professionals. This class will help students to evaluate and prepare for possible career paths, and provide valuable experiences for all HDFS students, regardless of their career preferences. *Students may be required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in practicum experience courses.