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115
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME
LAB
1.0 Unit
GEOL 115 is the laboratory component of
GEOL 105, Earth and Life through Time
lecture. Activities in this laboratory course
cover geologic dating, plate tectonics, stra-
tigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the
planet’s origin and the processes that have
influenced paleogeography during the
past 4.6 billion years. Note: Students who
completed GEOL 105 prior to Spring 2016
will not receive credit for completion of
GEOL 115. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
GEOL 105 (GEOL 105 may be taken concur-
rently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
GEOL 110L)
120
EARTHQUAKES
3.0 Units
GEOL 120 introduces the student to the
current knowledge of earthquakes, with
special reference to California, emphasizing
their occurrence, causes and properties and
the way the dangers from earthquakes can
be reduced. The material presented is appro-
priate for students seeking to fulfill general
science requirements as well as for those
wishing to acquire a specialized knowledge
of the subject. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
HEALTH
The Kinesiology Division/Health Department
offers a variety of courses in the study of community cultural diversity, and effective interpersonal exercise performance. The process of metabo-
and personal hygiene and first aid/CPR, many
of which meet the graduation requirements for
Health and First Aid.
Physical activity courses can be found in the
Physical Education (PE) department in the catalog.
Intercollegiate athletics courses can be found
under the Athletic Physical Education department
(ATHPE) in the catalog.
Theory courses related to the study of human
movement including those required for the KIN
AA-T degree or Fitness Specialist Certificate can
be found in the Kinesiology (KIN) department in
the catalog.
101
FIRST AID
1.0 Unit
HLTH 101 covers prevention and causes
of accidents or sudden illness. It meets the
requirements of the American Red Cross
for certification in Community First Aid and
CPR. Lecture 1 hour. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
102
STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR
3.0 Units
HLTH 102 covers the proper care for emer-
gencies involving adults, children and
infants. Students gain the knowledge and
skills necessary in an emergency to help
sustain life and minimize the consequences
of injury or sudden illness until advanced
medical help arrives. The course includes
first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR), automated external defibrillator
(AED), injury management, and disease
transmission prevention. This course meets
the requirements of the American Red Cross
for certification in First Aid/CPR/AED school
and community. Lecture/Demonstration
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/
Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
KIN 101)
104
HEALTH EDUCATION
3.0 Units
HLTH 104 covers current issues in health and
their effects upon the quality of human life.
The course emphasizes the holistic approach
to health and wellness and explores the
latest concepts in nutrition, disease preven-
tion, mental health and stress management,
sexual relationships and lifestyles, drug
use and abuse, and consumer and environ-
mental health issues. Instruction focuses
on individual responsibility for wellness,
communication. Note: This course may not
be taken for credit by students who have
completed HLTH 106 or PSYCH 111. Lecture
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL
189 or ESL 133 or equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151, and completion of LIB 190. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
106
WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION
3.0 Units
HLTH 106 explores the various dimensions
of health as they relate to women, with an
emphasis on personal and social concerns
of women’s past and present health trends.
Topics explored include disease develop-
ment, fitness and nutrition, substance abuse,
reproductive health, and age-associated
changes. A preventive care approach is
taken for promotion of lifetime wellness and
enhanced quality of life. The holistic model
of wellness is examined with exploration
of psychological, physiological, and social
barriers to women’s health. This course
is open to students of all genders. Note:
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed HLTH 104 or
PSYCH 111. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENGL 189 or ESL 133 or equiva-
lent. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility
for ENGL 120 or ESL 151, and completion
of LIB 190. Course Typically Offered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
128
NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND DISEASE PREVENTION
3.0 Units
HLTH 128 examines the relationship
between nutrition, physical fitness and
disease risk in various populations. The
impact of food choices on body physiology
is explored as it pertains to disease risk and
lism as a means toward energy production
for physical activity and weight management
is discussed. Other topics covered include
specifics of nutrition labeling, eating disor-
ders, body composition, fitness guidelines,
and ergogenic aids. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall.
HISTORY
101
HISTORY OF WESTERN EUROPE
3.0 Units
HIST 101 studies the growth of Western
European civilization from the decline of
the Roman Empire to the Reformation. It
is an introduction to the study of history,
giving a general perspective of the develop-
ment of those political, economic, and social
institutions that explain our present-day
civilization. An attempt is made to orient
the student’s thinking to present world prob-
lems. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepa-
ration: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 170)