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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 165 GREEN SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION - HISTORYGSE 110 THE HISTORY OF TAMING WATER INTHE WESTLecture 2, Lab .5, Units 2.25This course examines the history of water politics in the AmericanWest and the challenges and opportunities ahead.Transfers to CSU, UNRGSE 115 INTRODUCTION TO ECOTOURISMLecture 3, Lab 1, Units 3.25This course will explore the use of ecotourism as a tool to create revenuefor local communities, preserve the environment, and provide a meansfor cultural exchange and preservation between host communities andthe responsible traveler. Best practices for ecotourism operations anddestinations will be examined.Transfers to CSU, UNRGSE 120 RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL BUSINESSENERGY AUDITINGLecture 3, Lab 2, Units 3.5Learn how to save energy and water costs in your home and/orbusiness. This course introduces the basic skills needed to conducthome and small business energy audits and high bill investigations.Course topics include: principles of energy, heat transfer, buildingcodes, rating systems, old and new technologies, energy billing andhistory analysis, formulas and calculations, and economic analysis.Lecture, case studies, and field work will help students gain knowledgeabout appliances, building efficiency, lighting, space cooling andheating, water heating, and other energy-using items.Transfers to CSU, UNRGSE 126 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY:THERMAL, PHOTOVOLTAIC, PASSIVE DESIGNLecture 3, Lab .5, Units 3.25This course is an overview of design elements for active solar energysystems and passive solar building designs. Topics include siteassessment and optimization, structural considerations of buildings,building orientation, space requirements, solar heat collection, heatdistribution, electrical characteristics of photovoltaic systems, thermalcharacteristics of solar thermal systems, and sizing both types of solarenergy systems. Students will be introduced to the parameters usedto design solar energy systems for residential and small commercialapplications and design passively heated solar buildings in both coldand warm climates. This course includes several field trips to locationswith active solar energy systems in use and to locations with buildingsusing passive solar energy design features.Transfers to CSU, UNRGSE 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in theschedule for the quarter in which the course will be offered.Transfers to CSUGSE 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.GSE 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUGSE 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.HEALTHFOR COURSES IN THIS AREA, SEE ALLIEDHEALTH ON PAGE 99.HISTORYA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in the field of Social Science. For majorrequirements, see page 75.HIS 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION ILecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of political, socio-cultural, economic andinternational developments from prehistoric until Roman times. Thecourse includes Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Eastern Mediterranean andGreek influences.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 102 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION IILecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of European political, economic, socioculturaland international developments from Roman times to 1688.The course includes the history of Rome, the Medieval Period, theRenaissance, Reformation, Counter Reformation and the developmentof nation-states.Transfers to CSU, UC, UNRADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 103 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION IIILecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of European political, socio-cultural, economicand international developments from 1688 through World War II andits aftermath. The course topics include modern national, colonial,and industrial influences until the late twentieth century.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.German - Green Sustainable Education - History