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ESLAF 010 Integrated Skills In English 1-International
Credits: 10
Students will improve reading, writing and grammar in life skills contexts such as providing personal information, describing daily events, free-time activities and hobbies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 015 Listening and Speaking In English 1-International
Credits: 5
Students improve listening and speaking to communicate in contexts such as personal information, schedules, free-time activities and hobbies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 020 Integrated Skills In English 2-International
Credits: 10
Students will improve their reading, writing and grammar for home, school and community with an emphasis on well-formed sentences. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 025 Listening and Speaking In English 2-International
Credits: 5
Students practice listening and speaking in the contexts of school, health, shopping, and places in the community. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of the previous level or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 050 Foundations In ESL A-Integrated Skills (10)
Credits: 10
Students write simple paragraphs on personal topics by combining basic vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of texts on personal subjects. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 051 Foundations In ESL A-Speaking/Listening
Credits: 5
Students practice speaking and listening skills within school, daily life and social situations. Students practice conversing and speaking clearly. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 058 Focus On Math
Credits: 4
Focus on Math introduces international ESL students to basic math terminology within the context of life skills. Students learn (or review) basic math skills (arithmetic). Students improve their English skills as they work through basic number and word problems. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement into ESLAB 010 , ESLAB 020 or ESLAF 050 .
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 060 Foundations In ESL B-Integrated Skills
Credits: 10
Students write more complex paragraphs by combining expanded vocabulary and grammar structures. Students read a variety of preacademic texts and materials. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 050 or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 061 Foundations In ESL B-Speaking/Listening
Credits: 5
Students practice speaking and listening skills at an increasingly complex level. Students improve listening skills for everyday life as well as for college preparation and speak clearly enough to be understood by others. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 051 or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 070 Foundations In ESL C-Integrated Skills
Credits: 10
Students read pre-college materials, build vocabulary, use more advanced grammar and write developed paragraphs that combine personal with text-based information. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ESLAF 060 or appropriate placement on the Shoreline ESL placement test.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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ESLAF 078 Focus On Writing
Credits: 5
Students practice writing skills to help them succeed in ESL and college classes. Students learn to find and correct errors, review grammar points and mechanics, and write in a variety of contexts. Some emphasis on organization. Course may be repeated for credit. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of level ESLAF 050 or placement into level ESLAF 060 , ESLAF 070 , or EAP 080 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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Film/Video |
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FILM 210 Prod. and Marketing for Ind. Film
Credits: 5
Intensive introduction to the practical applications of single camera video production techniques. Students work towards basic proficiencies on video camera, lighting, and audio equipment. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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FILM 255 Basic Video Production
Credits: 3
Intensive introduction to the practical applications of single camera video production techniques. Students work towards basic proficiencies on video camera, lighting, and audio equipment. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 256 Video Production I
Credits: 5
Survey of the principles, theories and techniques of digital filmmaking production and visual storytelling with a focus on single-camera production. Includes an introduction to the production process, storyboarding, lighting, sound capture, and local filmmaking resources. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: CINEM 201 /CINEM 201W or CINEM 202 or FILM 255 with a 2.0 or better or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 257 Video Production II
Credits: 5
This advanced video production course focuses more intensely on group collaboration, multi-camera digital filmmaking skills, and working with clients in a video production environment. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FILM 255 or FILM 256 with a 2.0 or better or instructor’s permission. Prior video production experience required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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FILM 258 Cinematography and Sound Recording
Credits: 5
An advanced film course focusing on cinematography, lighting and sound. There is an emphasis on directing, grip and gaffing techniques, the aesthetics of camera work and dual-system sound recording. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FILM 255 or FILM 256 or FILM 257 or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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FILM 265 Editing I
Credits: 5
Introduction to video editing and the post-production process. Explores the historical and artistic development of editing, prevailing theoretical models, current/emerging technology, and techniques. Investigates post-production software (Media Composer, Final Cut Pro or Premiere, depending on quarter). Open to all levels. Course may be repeated. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Recommended: VCT 125 recommended.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of MAC OS proficiency test or completion/concurrent enrollment in VCT 124 required or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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FILM 266 Editing I: Final Cut Studio
Credits: 5
Introduction to video editing and post-production. Explores the historical and artistic development of editing, prevailing theoretical models, current and emerging technology and techniques. Investigates the post-production spectrum using Final Cut Studio. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 and VCT 125 or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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FILM 269 Editing II
Credits: 5
This course focuses on advanced video editing skills using leading nonlinear editing systems. Third course in the editing and post-production sequence. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FILM 265 , VCT 268 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 285 Screenwriting
Credits: 5
An intensive seminar on the fundamentals of dramatic writing for the screen. This course focuses on key script elements: plot structure, character and scene development. Students will write multiple short screenplays over the course of the quarter. Open to all levels of screenwriting experience. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 286 Film Production Management
Credits: 4
Survey course which explores the legal, financial and logistical aspects of film production. Covers producing and scheduling, insurance, contracts, releases, script breakdowns and preparing bids. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Any other course in Film or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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FILM 287 The Documentary
Credits: 5
A praxis course focused on the analysis of film and video productions intended to be seen as factual presentations of historical, political or social events as well as introductory documentary production techniques. Course also covers the legal and ethical issues inherent in documentary production and distribution. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: CINEM 201 /CINEM 201W or CINEM 202 with a 2.0 or better or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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FILM 290 Industry Experience In Film
Credits: 1- 5
Application of digital filmmaking techniques and theories in an off-campus production environment. Site approval must be obtained by student. Course may be repeated. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 291 Special Topics In Film/Video
Credits: 1
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
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FILM 292 Special Topics In Film/Video
Credits: 2
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
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FILM 293 Special Topics In Film/Video
Credits: 3
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 294 Special Topics In Film/Video
Credits: 4
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 295 Special Topics In Film/Video
Credits: 5
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in film/video.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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FILM 297 Individual Project In Film/Video
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
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FILM 298 Individual Project In Film/Video
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
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FILM 299 Individual Project In Film/Video
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of film/video. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
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French |
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FRCH 293 Special Topics In French
Credits: 3
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in French. Student option grading.
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FRCH 295 Special Topics In French
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in French. Student option grading.
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FRCH 297 Individual Project In French
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of French. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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FRCH 298 Individual Project In French
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of French. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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FRCH 299 Individual Project In French
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of French. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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FRCH& 121 French I
Credits: 5
Fast-paced interactive approach to learning French: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics: pronunciation, basic sentence patterns, present tense, agreement. Vocabulary themes: identification, greetings, likes and dislikes, family. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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FRCH& 122 French II
Credits: 5
Continuation of FRCH& 121 . Fast-paced interactive approach to learning French. Topics: near future, past tense, imperative, partitive article, prepositions. Vocabulary themes: travel, food, purchases, directions. Cultural studies continued. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FRCH& 121 or equivalent with instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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FRCH& 123 French III
Credits: 5
Continuation of FRCH& 122 . Fast-paced interactive approach to learning French. Topics: imperfect, comparison, reflexive verbs, object pronouns, other tenses. Communication themes: past narrations, requests, daily activities, history of France, select Francophone culture. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FRCH& 122 or equivalent with instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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Gender and Women’s Studies |
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GWS 205 Gender and Global Justice
Credits: 5
Explores how globalization affects gender relations and the relative status of women and men in various global contexts. Investigates the institutional status of women in national and international systems of healthcare, justice, economics, politics, family, and development. Dual listed as INTST 205 . Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or higher.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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GWS 215 Women In U.S. History
Credits: 5
Examines US history from pre-colonial times to the present from the perspectives of women of various racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and explores how women helped shape US history. Dual listed with HIST& 215 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 with a 2.0 or better (may be taken concurrently)
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GWS 215W Women In U.S. History
Credits: 5
Examines US history from pre-colonial times to the present from the perspectives of women of various racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and explores how women helped shape US history. Dual listed with HIST& 215W . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 with a 2.0 or better (may be taken concurrently)
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GWS 284 Gender, Race and Class
Credits: 5
This course explores the ways in which one’s gender, race, class and sexual orientation affect access to, participation in, and treatment by a variety of social institutions. We study the legal system, education, and the media as well as actions to confront systems of oppression in the U.S. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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GWS 285 Gender, Violence and Social Change
Credits: 5
Study of gendered violence, its history, current research and contemporary issues. Social, psychological, legal and political implications of abuse are considered. Areas of study include child abuse, rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment. Recommend ENGL& 101 . Dual listed as CAST 285 . Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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GWS 286 Women of Power
Credits: 5
We will study the relationship between gender and power. Topics include barriers to acquiring power, strategies for obtaining power, and uses of power, especially for women. Students will research several powerful women. Emphasis is on class discussion and collaboration. Recommend ENGL& 101 . Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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GWS 286W Women of Power
Credits: 5
We will study the relationship between gender and power. Topics include barriers to acquiring power, strategies for obtaining power, and uses of power, especially for women. Students will research several powerful women. Emphasis is on class discussion and collaboration. Recommend ENGL& 101 . Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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GWS 288 Introduction to LGBTIQ Studies
Credits: 5
This course will explore the field of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer Studies. We will focus on gender, sex, sexual orientation, and the body. Students will use the lenses of history, nation, culture, and politics to examine these areas and their interactions with race, class, and ability.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GWS 291 Special Topics In Gender and Women’s Studies
Credits: 1
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Gender & Women’s Studies. Student option grading.
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GWS 292 Special Topics In Gender and Women’s Studies
Credits: 2
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Gender & Women’s Studies. Student option grading.
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GWS 293 Special Topics In Gender and Women’s Studies
Credits: 3
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Gender & Women’s Studies. Student option grading.
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GWS 294 Special Topics In Gender and Women’s Studies
Credits: 4
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Gender & Women’s Studies. Student option grading.
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GWS 295 Special Topics In Gender and Women’s Studies
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Gender & Women’s Studies. Student option grading.
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GWS 297 Individual Project In GWS
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of Gender & Women’s Studies. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GWS 298 Individual Project In GWS
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of Gender & Women’s Studies. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GWS 299 Individual Project In GWS
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of Gender & Women’s Studies. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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Geography |
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GEOG 123 Introduction to Globalization
Credits: 5
This course considers the dynamic processes and consequences of increasing flows of goods, people, ideas, capital and services that cross traditional political, economic, cultural and geographic boundaries and the challenges that emerge for society, including environmental quality, cultural and political identity and economic opportunity. Dual listed as INTST 123 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 .
When Typically Offered: Fall
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GEOG 203 Cartography and Landforms
Credits: 5
An introduction to map use and landform analysis. Examines the dynamic processes behind Earth’s surface features. Emphasizes the recognition of these features and their importance to humans. Topics including global, North American and local (Puget Sound) perspectives. A lab science distribution credit. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or EAP 090 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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GEOG 204 Weather/Climate and Ecosystems
Credits: 5
An introduction to Earth’s atmosphere and ecosystems. Focus on atmospheric and biological patterns and processes and their measurement and representation. Topics include global, North American and local (Northwest and Puget Sound) perspectives including climate change. A lab science distribution credit. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 098.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOG 204H Weather/Climate and Ecosystems HC
Credits: 5
An introduction to Earth’s atmosphere and ecosystems. Focus on atmospheric and biological patterns and processes and their measurement and representation. Topics include global, North American and local (Northwest and Puget Sound) perspectives including climate change. A lab science distribution credit. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or EAP 090 with a 2.0 or better.
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GEOG 277 Introduction to Urban Geography
Credits: 5
An introduction to the field of urban geography. Investigates the political and socio-economic forces that have shaped North American cities and the historic and contemporary income, gender and minority group issues around urban inequality. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GEOG 295 Special Topics In Geography
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Geography.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOG 297 Individual Project In Geography
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of geography. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOG 298 Individual Project In Geography
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of geography. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOG 299 Individual Project In Geography
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of geography. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOG& 100 Introduction to Geography
Credits: 5
An introduction to the diverse field of geography. Introduction to physical and human geography with an emphasis on the nature and complexity of the human imprint on the Earth’s surface. Survey of major topical issues studied by geographers including landforms, climate, population, culture, cities and government. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or EAP 090 .
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOG& 100H Introduction to Geography HC
Credits: 5
An introduction to the diverse field of geography. Introduction to physical and human geography with an emphasis on the nature and complexity of the human imprint on the Earth’s surface. Survey of major topical issues studied by geographers including landforms, climate, population, culture, cities and government. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or EAP 090 .
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOG& 200 Introduction to Human Geography
Credits: 5
An introduction of the field of human geography. Explores cultural patterns and processes and the geographic expression of society emphasizing the relationship between humans and the physical environment. Survey includes issues such as culture, language, resources and economic activity, population, cities and government. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 098.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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Geology |
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GEOL 107 Geologic Hazards
Credits: 5
An in-depth examination of the geologic hazards of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include: earthquakes, volcanoes & landslides, both globally and regionally. Emphasis will be on the science of these phenomena, effects on human populations, prediction, preparation & mitigation of the risk, & case studies. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAP 099 or ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or better or placement into ENGL& 101 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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GEOL 107W Geologic Hazards
Credits: 5
An in-depth examination of the geologic hazards of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include: earthquakes, volcanoes & landslides, both globally and regionally. Emphasis will be on the science of these phenomena, effects on human populations, prediction, preparation & mitigation of the risk, & case studies. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAP 099 or ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or better or placement into ENGL& 101 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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GEOL 295 Special Topics In Geology
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in geology.
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GEOL 297 Individual Project In Geology
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of geology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOL 298 Individual Project In Geology
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of geology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOL 299 Individual Project In Geology
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of geology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
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GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology
Credits: 5
An introductory-level geology course with laboratory exploring the Earth’s materials and major geologic processes including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism and mountain building. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOL& 101H Introduction to Physical Geology HC
Credits: 5
An introductory-level geology course with laboratory exploring the Earth’s materials and major geologic processes including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism and mountain building. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology
Credits: 5
An introductory-level geology course with laboratory exploring the relations between geological processes and human populations including the impacts of human activities on the environment and the impacts of geological processes on human populations. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of EAP 099 or ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or better or placement into ENGL& 101 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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GEOL& 115 Geology of National Parks
Credits: 5
An exploration of major geologic processes through the discovery of the origin of the landscapes and the study of the geologic history of America’s National Parks. Course will include laboratory and one week-end field trip to a National Park of Washington State. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GEOL& 208 Geology of the Pacific Northwest
Credits: 6
Examines geological history of the Pacific Northwest. Includes laboratory study of the rocks and structures of the Northwest provinces & four weekend field trips to study the most important areas first hand. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: GEOL& 101 or permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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GIG 101 Get In Gear: English and Communication Studies
Credits: 12
ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 and CMST& 101 : Discover who you are as a college student and your place in a vibrant academic community. Explore the skills and resources you need to empower yourself, and develop critical thinking and communication skills so that you can participate successfully in all your communities. Establish habits of mind to ease and enrich your college experience. Students will take ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 (5 Cr), CMST& 101 (5 Cr), and STYSK 099 (2 Cr). Addition of MATH 007 (2 Cr) is optional but encouraged. For more information visit our website or contact Kathie Hunt (khunt@shoreline.edu).
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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GIG 102 Get In Gear: English and Psychology
Credits: 12
ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 and PSYC& 100 : Discover who you are as a college student and your place in a vibrant academic community. Explore the skills and resources you need to empower yourself, and develop critical thinking and communication skills so that you can participate successfully in all your communities. Establish habits of mind to ease and enrich your college experience. Students will take ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 (5 Cr), PSYC& 100 (5 Cr), and STYSK 099 (2 Cr). Addition of MATH 007 is optional but encouraged. For more information visit our website or contact Kathie Hunt (khunt@shoreline.edu).
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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GIG 103 Get In Gear: English and Anthropology
Credits: 12
ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 and ANTH& 100 : Discover who you are as a college student and your place in a vibrant academic community. Explore the skills and resources you need to empower yourself and develop critical thinking and communication skills so that you can participate successfully in all your communities. Establish habits of mind to ease and enrich your college experience. Students will take ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 (5 Cr), ANTH& 100 (5 Cr) and STYSK 099 (2 Cr). Addition of MATH 007 (2 Cr) is optional but encouraged. For more information visit our website or contact Kathie Hunt (khunt@shoreline.edu).
When Typically Offered: Winter
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GIG 104 Get In Gear: English and Biology In Society
Credits: 12
ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 and BIOL 107 : Discover who you are as a college student and your place in a vibrant academic community. Explore the skills and resources you need to empower yourself and develop critical thinking and communication skills so that you can participate successfully in all your communities. Establish habits of mind to ease and enrich your college experience. Students will take ENGL 099 /ENGL& 101 (5 Cr), BIOL 107 (5 Cr) and STYSK 099 (2 Cr). Addition of MATH 007 (2 Cr) is optional but encouraged. For more information visit our website or contact Kathie Hunt (khunt@shoreline.edu).
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Health Informatics/Information Management |
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HIIM 120 Survey of Health Care Delivery
Credits: 4
Hospital ownership and organization, long term care, home health agencies, hospices, mental health treatment facilities, ambulatory care centers, social service agencies. Medical staff, educational preparation of health care professionals, medical ethics. Roles of government in health care. Health care financing. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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HIIM 125 Hospital and Clinic Patient Records
Credits: 5
Uses, content, interpretation, evaluation and basic processing procedures of hospital, physician office, and dental medical records. Overview of paper record storage and access systems. Electronic health records for the hospital setting. Personal health records. Medical identity theft prevention procedures. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: HIIM 134 Medical Terminology or BIOL& 170 Human Biology . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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HIIM 134 Medical Terminology
Credits: 5
Study of word elements (prefixes, suffixes and roots), terms in anatomy and physiology, selected diseases, symptoms, procedures, x-ray and laboratory tests in common usage, and commonly used medical abbreviations. Accurate spelling, meaning of terms and word elements, and pronunciation. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099 or EAP 099 or placement into ENGL& 101 .
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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HIIM 154 Medical Reimbursement Systems
Credits: 5
Overview of inpatient/outpatient health insurance plans, revenue cycles, health insurance claims, health insurance terminology, reimbursement methodologies for professional services, completion of billing forms, fraud and abuse/HIPAA issues, processing, various prospective payment systems. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HIIM 171 and HIIM 172 or concurrent enrollment. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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HIIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health Care
Credits: 4
An introduction to legal concepts court functions, and practices. Confidentiality/release of information standards with practice including HIPAA requirements, confidentiality, security of data, and fraud/abuse issues. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of ENGL& 101 and HIIM 125 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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HIIM 171 Basic ICD-10 Coding
Credits: 5
Instruction and practice with ICD-10CM/PCS systems. Introduction to Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) and their relationship to coding assignment and financing health care. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher HIIM 125 , HIIM 134 , HIIM 174 and HIIM 175 or concurrent enrollment. HIIM Advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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HIIM 172 CPT Coding
Credits: 5
Instruction and practice in outpatient coding using CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Ethical and legal coding practices stressed. Reimbursement methodologies related to APC’s and RBRVS. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher - HIIM 171 , HIIM 174 , HIIM 175 or concurrent enrollment. HIIM Advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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HIIM 173 Intermediate Medical Coding
Credits: 5
Diagnosis and procedure coding using ICD-10 and CPT. Coding/ abstracting, entering data into computerized encoder/grouper/ abstracting system. Utilize DRGs and APCs. Other Coding Systems, fraud and abuse and compliance issues discussed. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HIIM 171 and HIIM 172 . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Summer
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HIIM 174 Pharmacology
Credits: 3
Terminology for medication ordering, dosing, administration. Effective use of drug references. Classes of drugs and common drugs in each class. Effect of drugs on living organs and tissues, side effects of drugs, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, controlled substances and schedules, common drug regimens. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HIIM 134 or BIOL& 170 . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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HIIM 175 Human Diseases
Credits: 5
Introduction to principles of general mechanisms of diseases including etiology, prognosis, signs and symptoms. Relationship of normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness. Rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests & drugs for selected diseases. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HIIM 134 and BIOL& 170 . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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HIIM 219 Health Care Statistics
Credits: 4
Review of basic mathematical functions, measures of central tendency and variability, principles of manual and computer graphic display. Census calculations/reports. Health facility patient averages and rates. Public health statistical data collection and reporting. Institutional Research Review Board processes. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of HIIM 125 , HIIM 120 or concurrent enrollment. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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HIIM 220 Quality Improvement In Healthcare
Credits: 5
Evaluation of medical care and its relationship to the credentialing process in health care facilities. Utilization review requirements & procedures. Patient safety and risk management principles. Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in HIIM 219 , HIIM 225 , and HIIM 228 . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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HIIM 224 Management for Health Information Supervisors
Credits: 5
Health Information Department management. Written/oral communications, legal aspects of supervision, job analysis/descriptions, interviewing, hiring, new staff orientation, staff education, motivation, problem employees, performance evaluations, unions, policies, procedures, office safety/layout, planning, budgets. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Formal acceptance into the second year of the Health Information Technology program. Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in all HIIM courses required in the HIT program. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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HIIM 225 Computers In Health Care
Credits: 5
This course provides an overview of health care industry computer applications and technology; systems interoperability; health care facility databases/repositories; patient electronic health records; computer security; legal aspects of electronic records; networking; Internet issues in health care; PubMed. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 105 or equivalent and completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in HIIM 120 . HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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HIIM 226 Alternative Care Record Systems
Credits: 4
Health record content requirements, information systems, and regulations in skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, physician offices, hospital outpatient settings, prison health care, occupational health clinics, mental health settings. Cancer registries. Medical staff office. Health record consulting. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of HIIM 219 , HIIM 225 , HIIM 228 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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HIIM 228 Medical Coding Practicum
Credits: 2
Diagnosis and procedure coding using ICD-10 and CPT. Coding/ abstracting health records and entering data into computerized encoder/grouper/abstracting system. Utilize Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs). Coding compliance in relation to fraud and abuse in coding/billing. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of HIIM 173 with 2.0 or above. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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HIIM 234 Professional Practice Experience
Credits: 4
Practice in coding, abstracting, calculating statistics, capturing and reporting tumor registry data, releasing patient information, entering and retrieving computer data, analyzing records for deficiencies, and evaluating department systems in a variety of clinical health care facilities. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Formal acceptance into the second year of the Health Information Technology program, completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher in HIIM 219 , HIIM 225 and HIIM 228 . Completion of HIIM 220 and HIIM 226 or concurrent enrollment. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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HIIM 235 Health Information Technology Capstone Course
Credits: 4
Student teams research and present business plans for a new clinic health information department. Investigate, select and present department functions, job descriptions, supplies/equipment list, policies, procedures, flow charts, layout, and budget according to team-developed planning time table. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Formal acceptance into the second year of the Health Information Technology program, completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in all courses required in the HIT program. HIIM advisor permission required.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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