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COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />

GeoLoGY<br />

Ge 101— Physical Geology<br />

A study of the composition of Earth’s<br />

crustal materials, processes of change,<br />

geologic time, plate tectonics, and<br />

sociologic and economic impact<br />

Laboratory will include feld trips, rock<br />

and mineral identifcation, and use of<br />

topographic and geologic maps. NOTE:<br />

Prior knowledge of high school earth<br />

science and/or chemistry recommended.<br />

(3 lecture hours/ 3 lab hours) (4 semester<br />

hours) Fall/Spring<br />

Ge 110— Geology of the Colorado<br />

Plateau<br />

This introductory feld based course<br />

will provide students with the geologic<br />

concepts, terminology and feld methods<br />

that will develop an understanding of the<br />

unique features of the following areas:<br />

Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion<br />

National Park. Also included will be<br />

Kaibab National Forest, Antelope Slot<br />

Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Capitol Reef<br />

National Park, Arches National Park,<br />

Canyonlands National Park and other<br />

areas within the Plateau. Students will<br />

experience a “hands-on” approach to<br />

understanding the geology of plateaus,<br />

canyons, buttes, and mesas that are<br />

drained by the Colorado River. Students<br />

will be exposed to the astronomy, Native<br />

American history, ecology, archeology<br />

and culture of these majestic and historic<br />

areas. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4<br />

semester hours) SP/R<br />

HeALtH<br />

He 103—Critical issues in Health<br />

An introductory course dealing with the<br />

current critical issues involved in promoting<br />

and maintaining a wellness lifestyle.<br />

Emphasis is placed on viewing health in<br />

a multidimensional manner and assuming<br />

198<br />

responsibility for maintaining one’s health.<br />

Major issues to be addressed include stress,<br />

cardiovascular diseases, cancer, drugs,<br />

nutrition, environmental health, and physical<br />

conditioning. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />

He 104—nutrition and Wellness<br />

This course introduces students to the<br />

basics of nutrition and nutritional trends<br />

and the role of supplementation and<br />

lifestyle in maintaining and promoting<br />

health as well as disease prevention. It<br />

explores the role of oxidative stress and<br />

antioxidants on health and disease, and<br />

introduces students to lifestyle changes to<br />

retard the aging process, enhance quality<br />

of life, and manage weight. (3 semester<br />

hours) Fall/Spring<br />

He 105—Principles of fitness<br />

Presents physiological information<br />

regarding the components of physical<br />

ftness: cardiovascular endurance,<br />

muscular strength and endurance,<br />

fexibility and body composition.<br />

Additional topics covered as they relate<br />

to physical activity are ergogenic aids,<br />

environmental considerations, nutrition,<br />

aging, and health. Students will learn<br />

basic assessment measures for each<br />

ftness component plus monitor their own<br />

independent ftness program. NOTE:<br />

It is suggested that students clear their<br />

participation in this course with their<br />

physician. (3 semester hours) Fall<br />

hE 107—Wilderness & remote First Aid<br />

Students will learn how to respond<br />

appropriately to emergencies and give care<br />

in areas that are more than an hour from<br />

a medical facility or EMS (emergency<br />

medical services). These areas include<br />

remote and wilderness regions, as well as<br />

metropolitan areas that have been affected<br />

by natural disaster such as an earthquake<br />

or hurricane. Prerequisite: must have<br />

a current Adult/CPR Certifcation. (1<br />

semester hour) Fall

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