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230 GLG103 Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab SUN# GLG1101 Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. May accompany GLG101. Prerequisites: None. (GPH) PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY GPH113 Lec 4 Credits Lec 3 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Introduction to Physical Geography Earth`s physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None. (HCC) HEALTH CORE CURRICULUM HCC102 Lec + Lab 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Introduction to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Introduction to the history and principles of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM). Patient mobility assessment using the Body Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT). Use of safe patient handling equipment and principles for in-bed movement, transfers to and f rom stretchers and chairs, exercise, and safe ambulation. Use of equipment for home care. Review and application of body mechanics. Prerequisites: None. HCC130 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery Overview of current and recent development of health care professions, including career and labor market information, health care delivery systems, third party payers, and facility ownership. Health organization structure, patient rights and quality care. Health care and life values. Definition and importance of values, ethics, and essential behaviors in the workplace. Worker rights and responsibilities. Healthful living practices to include nutrition, stress management and exercise. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard precautions and facility safety. Use of principles of body mechanics in daily living activities. Basic communication skills which facilitate inter-professional teamwork in the health care setting. Focus on development of personal communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Focus on intercultural communication strategies. Prerequisites: None. HCC145 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals Medical terminology used in health care, with special care populations and in special services. Body systems approach to terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Medical abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: None. HCC146 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals Common medical terms used in health care. Body systems approach to common terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing common terms using word parts. Common medical abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: None. Course Listings 2021-2022