Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
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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