Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College
Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College
Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College
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history and current German topics will also be discussed andthere will be German guest speakers.FL <strong>12</strong>1 French I 3-0-3An introduction to basic French language, history, andculture through a balanced four-skills approach to learningthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.Multimedia resources, interactive language programs,videos, and the Internet will be used. French I is gearedtoward students who have no previous knowledge of thelanguage.FL <strong>12</strong>2 Elementary French II 3-0-3A fully integrated intermediate French course that uses amultimedia approach to emphasize near-completeimmersion in the French language and to build on the skillsoutlined in French I (FL <strong>12</strong>1). French II is intended forstudents who have one or two years of high school French.(Prerequisite: FL <strong>12</strong>1 or equivalent)General StudiesGS 100 <strong>College</strong> Success Seminar 1-0-1This course introduces students to the foundations of collegesuccess and to the academic environment of <strong>NHTI</strong>. Academicadvising, self-assessment and the development of a careerportfolio help students to identify and achieve academic andprofessional goals and support lifelong learning. This courseis required for all General Studies and Associate in Artsmajors except for those enrolled in GS 102 Study Strategiesor for those planning to apply for experiential credit (see GS101 below). Please see the General Studies departmenthead for the Waiver Policy for this course.Group discussion and periodic individualized conferencingare also key elements of the course. GS 102EL will fulfill theGS 100 course requirement for all General Studies andAssociate in Arts in Liberal Arts majors. GS 102EL may not betaken as an elective to meet graduation requirements.(Prerequisite: LS 201 or permission of the Director of Cross-Cultural Education; Corequisite: LS 103 or permission of theDirector of Cross-Cultural Education)GS 104 Study Strategies Seminar 1-0-1Designed for students who were required to take GS 102 andwhose cumulative GPA is 2.69 or below after the firstsemester. Study Strategies Seminar provides studentsopportunities to further develop and apply college successstrategies to their second-semester courses whilemaintaining contact with their academic advisor throughfrequent conferencing. GS 104 may not be taken as anelective to meet graduation requirements. (Prerequisite: GS102)GerontologyGE 195 Gerontology Practicum I 2-8-4The student will work in an approved Gerontological settingunder the supervision of an approved professional. Periodicconferences between the Supervisor and PracticumCoordinator are planned in order to evaluate the student'sprogress. At the close of the semester, the student willsubmit documentation of the practicum activities/experienceand demonstrate the ability to relate theory to practice I thechosen field of experience. The student will complete a totalof <strong>12</strong>5 hours of field experience. (Prerequisites: HU 104, HU<strong>11</strong>1, HU 221, MH 187 and a major field GPA of 2.0)GS 101 Assessment of Prior Learning 1-0-1This course, required for all General Studies majors who wishto apply for experiential learning credit, will assist thestudent in defining career objectives and preparing proposalsfor experiential learning credit. It will include advising and inclasswriting sessions.GS 102 Study Strategies 2-0-2Through the presentation of topics ranging from reading andstudy strategies to stress management, students becomebetter equipped to adjust to the college experience andincrease their chances of academic success. Individualperiodic conferencing is also a key element of the course. It isopen to all students and required for some AGS students.Waivers from GS 102 can be granted for studentstransferring two or more college level classes with grades ofB- or better. GS 102 will fulfill the GS 100 course requirementfor all General Studies and Associate in Arts majors. GS 102may not be taken as an elective to meet graduationrequirements.GS 102EL Study Strategies for Non-Native Speakers ofAmerican English 2-1-2Through the presentation of topics ranging from reading andstudy strategies to stress and time management, studentsbecome better equipped to adjust to the American collegeexperience and increase their chances of academic success.GE 298 Gerontology Practicum II 2-8-4Students will continue their field experience work in anapproved Gerontological setting under the supervision of anapproved professional. Skills, knowledge and personalcharacteristics are built upon and integrated ito the learningand supervision of this course, as well as second yearcoursework including ethics, individual counseling andconflict resolution. Periodic conferences between theSupervisor and Practicum Coordinator are planned in orderto evaluate the student's progress. At the close of thesemester, the student will submit documentation of thepracticum activities/experience and demonstrate the abilityto relate theory to practice I the chosen field of experience.The student will complete a total of <strong>12</strong>5 hours of fieldexperience. (Prerequisites: GE 195, HU 104, HU <strong>11</strong>1, HU 221,MH 187 and a major field GPA of 2.0)Health ScienceHS 101 Medical Terminology 3-0-3A course designed to promote an understanding of theproper use, spelling, pronunciation and meaning of medicalterms. This course emphasizes learner participation throughgroup activities and reading assignments. Basic anatomy andphysiology and common pathology of the body systems willalso be discussed. Designed for people working in the healthcare environment.8/17/20<strong>11</strong> <strong>NHTI</strong>, Concord’s <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Descriptions</strong> 20<strong>11</strong>-20<strong>12</strong> 30