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3.00 Credits
Legal rights and responsibilities of fire fighters and departments in performing their duties. This course also examines the range of fire laws affecting property owners and others. Students cover recent developments in government regulations and liability concerns. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: FST 101 or permission of instructor or program coordinator
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Approval of Dean and placement beyond or satisfactory comple tion of COL090 and ENG090.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive two-week experience for in-coming first-year students as an introduction to life as a college student. Working collaboratively with peers and faculty in a learning community, students participate in multi-disciplinary activities centering on themes from a work of literature that the students read prior to taking the class. Students also participate in experiences that provide them with a view of several college disciplines. Students explore different learning styles and assess what methods of note taking, study, reading, and exam taking work best for them individually. In addition to their academic pursuits, students learn of the opportunities available to them at the college including support services, the library, student life, health services, etc. Students have learning experiences in the classroom, computer lab, and outdoor settings. Students write extensively. (Offered: Every Summer) Prereq: Students must be entering GCC for the first time in the following semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the academic and social aspects of college for current high school students considering or planning to attend college. Students visit college classes, interview professors and students, learn about student support services, and use the study of literature to reflect on their own learning styles, expectations, and goals. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: must be currently enrolled in high school
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the academic and social aspects of college for prospective students to explore their personal, academic, and career goals. This course intends to foster self-confidence, encourage personal responsibility, and identify strategies to help students reach their goals. Topics include the exploration of life-long learning skills, self motivation, self-management, interdependence, problem solving, and decision making. Students have an opportunity to attend field trips to Holyoke Community College and Greenfield Community College. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: None
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4.00 Credits
Nature and origin of the landscape; features of the earth's surface; common rocks and minerals; agents of erosion; role of earthquakes, volcanoes, and the mountain building process. Particular attention to regional geology. Lab and Field trips are required. NOTE: Credit can be granted for GEO 101 or GEO 103, but not for both. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the origin and development of the earth, with emphasis on the Eastern United States. Topics include geologic time, myths and science of creation, meaning and interpretation of rocks and fossils. Lab and Field trips are required. NOTE: Credit can be granted for GEO 102 or GEO 103, but not for both. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the unique geology and geohistory of our region. Topics include rocks, minerals, rivers, glaciers, dinosaurs, continental drift, resources, and geologic hazards. Lab required. NOTE: If credit is granted for GEO 103, it cannot also be granted for either GEO 101 or GEO 102. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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4.00 Credits
The nature of the ocean realm-its physical, chemical, biologic, and geologic characteristics and importance. Topics to be discussed: origin and characteristics of ocean basins, physical and chemical nature of sea water, origin and movement of water masses, importance of the oceans to life on earth. Lab and Field trips are required. Credit can be granted for GEO 104 or GEO 105 but not for both. Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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