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• Description: Developing science experiences for children. Activities involving plants, animals, and the physical properties of the environment. Emphasis on making science part of the everyday experience in early childhood program curriculum.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: A demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment, and knowledge of curriculum content areas are emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children.
• Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CHLD 1, 8, 56N, and 89.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 10 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: An overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for infants and young children. Students will examine the teacher's role in supporting development by using observation and assessment strategies and emphasizing the essential role of play. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science.
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• Advisory: Advisory: CHLD 1 or 2.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
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• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMR 50, HLTH 5 or 55.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 50.
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• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 50 or 304.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team, providing compassionate, impartial patient centered care. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care across the lifespan to a wide range of socioeconomic groups, at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 52.
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• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 53 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 51 or 305.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: First of a three course lecture series in which paramedic students will learn the EMS system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, life span of the patient, cellular function and disease, medical terminology, and pharmacology related to patient care. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
• Prerequisite: BIOL 40A or equivalent (with laboratory).
• Corequisite: EMS 60B.
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 60A or 100A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 9 hours lecture per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Paramedic skills presented with a focus on unbiased patient care: proper hand washing; personal protective equipment; patient assessment; intravenous access; intraosseous infusion; pharmacology principles and applications; medication administration; airway management: endotracheal intubation, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, suctioning, dual lumen airways; advanced cardiac life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; synchronized cardioversion; transcutaneous pacing; defibrillation; cardiovascular/chest pain emergency 911 call simulations; end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; capnography; 12 lead ECG interpretation. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Corequisite: EMS 60A.
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 60B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6.5 hours lab per week. 102 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
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• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the national certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other prehospital emergency service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 50 or 400.
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• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the national psychomotor and cognitive certification examinations for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other pre-hospital emergency service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 401.
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• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 402 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the national written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: This course provides an overview of the semiconductor industry. Focus on clean room safety, wafer processing, and troubleshooting. Students practice scientific thinking and have exposure to running experiments.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Introductory advanced-beginning level integrated skills course for learners of English as an additional language. Focus is on developing a basic level of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, so that learners can communicate with other English speakers in and outside of the classroom.
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• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 10 hours lecture per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Introductory intermediate level integrated skills course for learners of English as an additional language who already have a basic level of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Focus assists learners to advance in their development of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 10 hours lecture per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Develop skills to listen to everyday English and to participate in everyday conversations. Introduction to academic listening and classroom interactional skills, discussion skills, and the language of group work dynamics. Pronunciation work to develop clear speech and comprehension of naturally spoken American English.
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• Advisory: Advisory: NCEL 413 or higher.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 10 hours lecture per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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