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1.00 Credits
Teaches the correct approach to physiological conditioning of the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Examines proper frequency, intensity and duration of these activities. Nutritional concepts are discussed while students improve cardiovascular, strength and flexibility fitness levels. Percentage of body fat should also respond to the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course will concentrate primarily on the development and implementation of a Homeland Security Grants Program. Student will learn of the wide array of funding sources, filing deadlines and of the wide variety of formats that may be required when seeking health and safety, critical infrastructure protection and public safety grants. Specific PEMA, FEMA and DHS homeland security-related guidelines will be reviewed and studied. Website links will be explored and information will be provided to identify grant sources appropriate for the agency needs. Tips on writing successful grants will be provided and actual successful grant proposals will be reviewed. The student will draft at least one grant proposal for evaluation. The need for careful management, accountability and quality control of grants received will be re-enforced and a review of audit and best practice methodology will be reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enable students to make safe and legal use of the Internet by identifying best practices, tools and methods that also respect free expression. It develops the critical thinking skills necessary to understand the challenges, risks and opportunities regarding current computer-mediated communication technologies. Topics include rights and responsibilities of the digital citizen, Internet safety, social networking, privacy and creative content creation. Legal, technical, psychological and social dynamics will be addressed with an emphasis on practical application. The course builds a foundation by looking at the technical aspects of social media and exploring the tools and skills necessary to enhance students' online potential by building a culture of responsible online behavior. The second half of the course will focus on the more complex dynamics of collaboration, privacy, content creation and economic and political societal participation.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to show an order associated with the learning process. Observation and listening skills are developed as an introduction to critical thinking. Relationship among observation, interpretation, perception and generalization are considered. Critical thinking and analysis to reach reasonable end points are developed by applying necessary skills to a variety of written and oral topics.
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3.00 Credits
The legal environment, including duties, limitations and ethical constraints of legal assistants, professional responsibilities and expectations, sources and relationships of the various bodies of law along with the structure of national government and the court system will be studied. The course will examine substantive areas of the law, including torts, contracts, property law, domestic relations, estates and trust, and business law.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory level course designed to equip the student with the basic skills of legal analysis and research. The student will be exposed to legal analysis in the form of reading, synthesizing, and abstracting judicial opinions; various methods of legal research, including use of the Uniform System of Citation, legal publications and reporters and Shepard's Citations will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the concept of civil wrongs and their treatment in law, to include the intentional torts, negligence and strict liability as applied to persons, property and business. Specific topics to be considered include negligence, strict liability, products liability, intentional torts including assault, battery, defamation, nuisance and defenses to tort actions.
Prerequisite:
LAS 101 and LAS 111
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3.00 Credits
A study of the law pertinent to wills, estates and trusts including estate succession, will drafting and execution, codicils, uses and effects of different types of trusts, the probate process and distribution. Relevant state statutes will be utilized as well as practical application of materials dealt with.
Prerequisite:
LAS 101 and LAS 111
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the process of pursuing a civil action through the legal system. Topics include choice of courts, jurisdiction, venue, pleading and related motions, discovery, pretrial actions, preparation and trial and appellate procedures. Emphasis will be on the legal assistant's role in gathering and organizing materials, interviewing and investigating, drafting, interrogatories and pleadings, the trial notebook and assisting during the trial.
Prerequisite:
LAS 101 and LAS 111
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3.00 Credits
A study of laws affecting family-related matters such as marriage, divorce, separation, child custody/support and adoption.
Prerequisite:
LAS 101 and LAS 111
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