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Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn the fundamental skills involved in being a Direct Support Professional, including helping clients with their physical, social, and daily living needs, medication management, and therapies as appropriate, while completing at least 90 internship hours. Additionally, students will learn and practice assessment, planning, and communication skills. Students will also be introduced to professional ethical standards such as client confidentiality and cultural competency. Finally, the student will create a professional portfolio revolving around National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (DSP-1) standards and earn theDSP-1 Certificate. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn how to identify and communicate with mentally ill persons who are being processed in the criminal justice system. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the developmental stages of young children including their physical, intellectual, and social-emotional capabilities, emphasizing the wide variation in abilities and behaviors in children. The basic concepts of developmental characteristics of children from birth through eight years of age are to be understood as a foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be prepared to recognize emergency situations and how to follow emergency actions steps. Additionally, students will be prepared to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Upon successful completion of course and final exam, students will have the option to become American Red Cross certified in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer. No requisites. J, fall, spring; C, fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply life-saving skills for the most common first aid problems. In addition, students will demonstrate the ability to handle mental health stigmas, recognize the most common mental health problems, and apply skills to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. All knowledge and skills will be acquired at the most basic and foundational level. The course will be taught by an instructor certified to deliver the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies First Aid and Mental Health First Aid curricula. Students will have the option to take the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies First Aid certifying exam and pay the fee to obtain the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies First Aid Certificate. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn the positive impact of a growth mindset on their decision making and practice basic life problem solving skills. Students will learn how their values and expectations impact their motivation for success in academic, career and life goals. Students will gain the skills to effectively set realistic, measurable goals and make a plan to achieve them. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will increase their understanding of their abilities, strengths, values, needs, interests, and personality as related to planning life and career goals. They will be able to locate and use various sources of occupational, career planning, and educational planning information. Students will identify career goals and objectives as well as action steps to be achieved in reaching their objectives and goals. They will become aware of the importance of a self-empowered attitude in achieving life and career goals. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course engages first-year students in hands-on academic exploration while preparing them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of higher education. Students will develop the intellectual skills needed for college-level inquiry by actively exploring the various sides of a single, challenging question or issue. While the specific topic of inquiry varies from section to section, all instructors employ a problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning that helps students make connections across fields of study. Students will engage their critical thinking skills as they generate questions, organize information, evaluate evidence, and weigh alternative perspectives. In the process, they will become acclimated to the culture of higher education at JCC. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course engages first-year students in hands-on academic exploration while preparing them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of higher education. Students will develop the intellectual skills needed for college-level inquiry by actively exploring the various sides of a single, challenging question or issue. While the specific topic of inquiry varies from section to section, all instructors employ a problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning that helps students make connections across fields of study. Students will engage their critical thinking skills as they generate questions, organize information, evaluate evidence, and weigh alternative perspectives. In the process, they will become acclimated to the culture of higher education at JCC. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will focus on the understanding of leadership theory and elements of self-awareness, understanding personal leadership style, and followership as it applies to the leader/follower relationship. The goal of this course is to focus on students' leadership style and to prepare them for further leadership study and application. Students will be guided through self-exploration exercises to liberate the leader within themselves. Students will participate in a service-learning project for a minimum of 20 hours. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn the basics or production processes and the operational maintenance operations within typical industrial settings. This course will cover knowledge needed to successfully complete a national certification test on production and maintenance offered through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). No requisites. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. Since JCC music ensembles are non-audition, it is expected that first-time instrumentalists be at high school levels on their instruments. Chorus members must be able to sing in tune. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the second in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 1850. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. Since JCC music ensembles are non-audition, it is expected that first-time instrumentalists be at high school levels on their instruments. Chorus members must be able to sing in tune. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the second in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 1870. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the third in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 1860. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the fourth in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 2850. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the third in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 1880.J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will participate in a music ensemble, gain a greater understanding of music literature and styles, and grow in musical expression through performance. Students will perform in the ensemble during a concert at the end of each semester. This course is the fourth in the sequence and will cover new and different music literature. Prerequisite: MUS 2870. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course provides an overview of healthcare professions, systems, and foundational principles that guide patient care and professional practice. This course explores philosophical, historical, ethical, and professional aspects of health care professions. Students will examine how different health care professions contribute to patient-centered care and will develop skills in critical thinking, professional communication, and ethical reasoning. Prerequisite ENG 1510 or Corequisite ENG 1510 without supports. J, Fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn that Core Concepts is an easy-to-follow workout that will increase strength as an alternative to a weight room workout. It will address core strength, muscle endurance, range of motion and joint stability. Students who complete a core-training workout regularly will help reduce the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance in most sports. The class will include the use of floor work, hand weights, stability balls, medicine balls, and rubber tubing, along with other equipment. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will perform flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular exercises continuously for a 30-minute period accompanied by popular music. Students are instructed in proper pulse monitoring techniques and are responsible for maintaining heart rates within their target heart rate zone. Exercise sessions will include a warm-up period and cool-down periods. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will demonstrate an understanding of theories and research as they apply to fundamental concepts in psychology. As they complete readings and activities on the history of psychology, models of learning, biology and behavior, personality theory, psychological disorders, social psychology and other selected topics students will apply their knowledge to better understand the causes of thought, feeling, and behavior. They will be able to comprehend and apply the methods of scientific inquiry to the science of psychology. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the profession of sport management and kinesiology with particular focus on basic domains and principles related to sport management. Additionally, students will explore career options in sport management and kinesiology. No requisites. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course introduces gas metal arc (GMAW) welding and flux core arc welding processes (FCAW). Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Advanced shielded metal arc (stick) welding techniques will be performed using mild steel electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions on structural plate. Identifying and analyzing defects in welding joints is emphasized. Carbon steel plate is welded using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) to American Welding Society (AWS) Code. Students will develop skills necessary to make quality welds on carbon steel pipe with open root and backing rings according to AWS, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and American Petroleum Institute (API) code. Prerequisite: WLD 1350; Eligibility: MAT 1590. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus