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Covers general information on the economics of dairying; dairy facts and trends; dairy animal selection, culling, fitting, showing, and judging; pedigree evaluation; basic dairy feeds and feeding; fundamentals of bovine reproduction; basic dairy management skills; requirements for and opportunities in dairy industry employment. (C-ID AG-AS 112L)", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000005" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-118", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-118.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 119", "title": "Breeding and Selection of Dairy Cattle 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Principles of selection, reproduction, and management of reproduction and breeding in dairy cattle. This course covers both theory and practice of dairy cattle judging, semen evaluation and handling, and artificial insemination.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-119", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-119.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 122", "title": "Pet and Companion Animal Management 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Biological management of companion animals, including dogs, cats, and other animals such as rabbits, birds, and fish. Course will cover domestication, human-animal bond, breeds, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, and welfare.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-122", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-122.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 123", "title": "Horse Production 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "The course is designed to give students a broad basis of information for decision making in the management and operation of a horse herd from broodmare health to foaling. Herd health, stallion, mare and foal handling, cost of production, reproductive efficiency, artificial insemination and marketing will be evaluated. The use of equine software and technology will also used in the class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000005" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-123", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-123.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 124", "title": "Equine Training 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in training horses of different ages safely and under control. The course provides the theory and concepts for appropriate decision-making for equipment and equine conditions that affect learned and innate behaviors. Considerable time will be spent on ground work and proper methodologies of equine behaviors to create a solid foundation for equine performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-124", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-124.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 125", "title": "Intermediate Equine Training 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed for the equine student to learn intermediate horse training skills. This course will allow students to use techniques related to understanding the psychology of the horse at different ages and training levels, mounting horses for the first time, intermediate ground work, softness and control, working at different gaits on horseback, and proper fitting of tack and intermediate grooming. This course will also include preparing horses for sales. This course is a hands-on experience in training horses safely and under control.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-125", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-125.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 126", "title": "Meat Science 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is an introduction to the meat industry with a special emphasis on meat products and value added meat processing techniques. It includes concepts of food safety and sanitation, grading and inspection along with preservation and marketing strategies to meet current consumer demands.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000005" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/asci/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-126", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/asci-126.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000047", "code": "ASCI 130", "title": "Equine Evaluation 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Students will study methods of communication and use analytical thinking in the appraisal of equine breeds at halter and in performance classes. Appraisals will include information about horse classes, order of placement, and organization of reasoning. Students will justify appraisals in front of an official judge. 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A laboratory experiential component provides a hands-on experience in medication order processing, medication preparation, inpatient drug distribution using manual and automated systems and electronic and manual record-keeping. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to work with pharmacists and other clinical staff.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-217", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-217.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 218", "title": "Pharmacy Calculations 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an in-depth exploration of essential pharmacy calculations performed in various pharmacy settings. Includes medical terminology, weights and measures, the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and interconversion of units in the metric and common systems of measurement. Pharmacy calculations typically used daily in retail, closed-door, home health, compounding and institutional pharmacies are emphasized. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Business terms and business math skills, purchasing needs, profit margins, and inventory control are also covered. A laboratory experiential component provides a hands-on experience to develop problem-solving skills, including how to use information from written prescriptions, hospital orders, and labels of products available in a pharmacy. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-218", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-218.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 225", "title": "Pharmacy Seminar 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to introduce pharmacy technician students to the personal and professional development skills necessary for effective participation in a healthcare team as strong, capable leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Subjects include: communication skills utilized in various healthcare settings, including verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, speaking, reading, professional courtesy, professional behavior, confidential communications, multi-cultural awareness, diversity of age:, gender, race, orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, language, socioeconomics and literacy. Medication errors, upset patients and providers, customer service, externship readiness and career advancement are discussed. This course will also explore the benefits of professional mentoring relationships and professional organization resources. A laboratory experiential component provides a hands-on experience for role-play of pharmacy specific scenarios to facilitate development of self-awareness, empathy and respect for patients, family members and all members of the health care team.. Students will practice patient and healthcare team interactions, participate in mock interviews, write a cover letter, prepare a resume and complete a State Board of Pharmacy application for registration as a pharmacy technician.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-225", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-225.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 226", "title": "Pharmacy Law and Professional Standards 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to familiarize the pharmacy technician student with current state and federal laws and regulations, as well as, ethics and standards of professional behavior that govern pharmacy practice. Pharmacy law topics will include: Federal and California pharmacy laws and regulations, ethics and how they define and relate to pharmacy technician roles, patient safety, pharmacist and technician training requirements, California Board of Pharmacy, human resources issues, substance abuse, regulatory agencies: DEA, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, FDA,etc, security and risk management, medication safety, root-cause-analysis and error reporting. Professional standards topics will include: professional organizations, pharmacy technician oath, professional standards, cultural competence, organizational culture, career-long requirements for professional and personal development and community perceptions of the pharmacy technician's role in healthcare.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-226", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-226.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 227", "title": "Pharmacology 2 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the following classes of pharmaceutical products: Gastrointestinal and related disorders, Renal System, Cardiovascular Diseases, Muscle and Joint Disease, Pain, Hormonal Disorders, Topical, Ophthalmic, otic, Chemotherapy, Vitamins, Electrolytes, Nutritional Status, antidotes and bioterrorism. Drugs are discussed in the context of drug classes, indications, mechanics of action, disease types, and body systems. The goal is to provide pharmacy technicians with sufficient background information needed to analyze health care information so that they will be able to play a key role in various pharmacy support functions. Top 101-200 of the top 200 drugs will be covered during this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-227", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-227.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 228", "title": "Pharmacy Technician Externship 1 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is an externship program based in a live pharmacy setting designed to give the student practical experience in the basic roles the technician fulfills in the pharmacy. Students will experience pharmacy practice and operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. This work-based training enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. This environment also presents the student with numerous opportunities to improve communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students will participate in a weekly online group discussion to maximize the externship experience and to complete their preparation for transition to the workplace.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-228", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-228.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 229", "title": "Self-Care and Wellness 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This lecture course will introduce the concept of self-care and commonly utilized self-care pharmacy products and services. Topics will include: over-the-counter medications and devices, drug test kits, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, emergency birth control, family planning, weight loss products, incontinence products and medical supplies. Alternative medicine, complementary medicine, homeopathy nutraceuticals and point of care testing will also be covered. Students will learn the pharmacy technician roles assisting patients with self-care including: identifying patients who need assistance, patient confidentiality, triage, listening skills, when to access the pharmacist, conveying information to the pharmacist, referring the patient to the pharmacist, patient advocacy, special orders and patient education.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-229", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-229.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 402", "title": "Pharmacy Technician Skills Lab 1 0 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides students additional directed learning and supervised use of the Pharmacy Technology laboratory time to assist in developing the skills necessary to successfully complete Pharmacy Out-Patient Operations, Pharmacy In-Patient Operations and Pharmacy Calculations. The student will gain knowledge from instructor demonstration, a variety of written and electronic media, equipment, supplies, computers and simulation. Lab hours verified by sign-in.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-402", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-402.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000113", "code": "PT 404", "title": "Pharmacy Technician Skills Lab 2 0 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides students additional directed learning and supervised use of the Pharmacy Technology laboratory time to assist in developing the skills necessary to successfully complete Pharmacy Seminar and Pharmacy Externship. The student will gain knowledge from instructor demonstration, a variety of written and electronic media, equipment, supplies, computers and simulation. Lab hours verified by sign-in.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pt/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-404", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pt-404.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 121", "title": "Fundamentals for the PTA 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces students to the field of physical therapy by covering the history and values of the American Physical Therapy Association. It covers the development of the team approach in specific roles of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation professionals in the health care system; discusses components of communication among the healthcare team, patients and family members/caretakers; and explores issues such as patient diversity and cultural competence.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-121", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-121.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 125", "title": "Basic Principles of Patient Management 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This lecture and lab course provides training in basic patient management, including bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation training. Course will include Physical Therapy assessments of goniometric range of motion. It will address infection control, isolation precautions, assessment of vital signs, and responses to pain. Course will cover basic documentation skills and documentation for interventions learned in this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-125", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-125.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 128", "title": "Kinesiology 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course instructs the PTA student in the study of human movement. It is a foundational course exploring the laws of physics and motion and applied anatomy. Students will determine biomechanical forces on the body. Topics will include musculoskeletal review of origins, insertions, innervations and actions of prime movers.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-128", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-128.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 130", "title": "Physical Agents and Modalities 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This lecture and skills lab course provides the PTA student with exposure to the duties related to dealing with physical agents, modalities and massage. These applications include the use of cold, heat, ultrasound, diathermy and hydrotherapy. Other modalities include mechanical traction, electro-therapy, compression and laser/light. Basic dressing changes and wound care with the use of universal precautions and infection control are covered. Soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic massage as therapeutic modality are presented. This course has a significant number of laboratory hours and psychomotor learning opportunities.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-130", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-130.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 131", "title": "Engineering and Physics for PTA 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is a basic introduction to topics of engineering and physics that are related to the field of physical therapy. Topics include motion, forces, levers, machinery, materials, science, light, sound, electricity and heat. Emphasis will be placed on practical application for the PTA.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-131", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-131.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 139", "title": "Pathophysiology 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course presents signs, symptoms and complications of disease states of the body. It covers the nature of diseases and abnormalities of structure and function. The physical, clinical and laboratory presentation of disease process is examined.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-139", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-139.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 140", "title": "Administration 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course addresses issues facing physical therapist assistants. Topics presented include ethics, values, patient advocacy, personal and career development, access to health care, reimbursement, quality assurance and legal issues.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-140", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-140.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 145", "title": "Neurorehabilitation for PTA 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course instructs the PTA student in the functional activities and rehabilitation procedures relating to the management of the patients with neurological diagnosis. Students will review normal neurodevelopmental sequences as well as developmental delays. The focus of the class is to integrate safe, legal, ethical and effective rehabilitation procedures for neurological patients. This course requires a high level of critical thinking and application, implementation and modification of physical therapy interventions. This class will help the student develop the necessary communication skills needed in the rehabilitation setting.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-145", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-145.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 148", "title": "Orthopedic Management 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course instructs the PTA student in the application of kinesiological concepts to the clinical setting and treatment of orthopedic diagnoses. The focus is on safe, legal and ethical use of appropriate therapeutic exercise. Students will learn the physiological responses for orthopedic conditions and management of surgical cases.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-148", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-148.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 150", "title": "Clinical Education 1 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will involve supervised clinical instruction to observe/participate in the PT/PTA clinical activities. Emphasis will be placed on developing professional behaviors and interpersonal skills. Students will be given the opportunity to practice data collection, therapeutic modalities, transfers, patient positioning, patient instruction, and therapeutic exercise, as well as documentation of measurements and interventions. Students will practice assessment techniques including goniometry, manual muscle testing, and patient functional levels. Skills practiced are dependent on clinical site. This course is the PTA student’s first exposure to clinical education. Clinical course work will include a 4 week clinical course at 40 hours per week at off-site lab instruction.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-150", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-150.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 152", "title": "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will apply the physiology of body systems as related to various influences such as aging, environmental exposure and pathological dysfunction. Included will be common disease pathways of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The course will also introduce the student to cardiopulmonary fitness and rehabilitation techniques.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-152", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-152.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 155", "title": "Therapeutic Exercise 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "In this course students develop knowledge and skill in the treatment of various conditions. This course includes integration, modification and progression of concepts taught in previous courses in order to perform physical therapy interventions with multiple systems conditions. Integrated principles and application of therapeutic exercise will be reviewed. Specific topics include various motor learning techniques, proprioceptive retraining, balance, spinal stabilization, functional progression for the spine and extremities. Issues pertaining to health and wellness across the lifespan are presented.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-155", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-155.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 160", "title": "Clinical Education 2 5 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides the PTA student with full time clinical education experience with application of previously learned techniques and skills in rehabilitation in various clinical settings. The focus is on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions. Focus is on communication skills, interpersonal relationships and professionalism required in the health care setting. Students are expected to assume a greater responsibility in the clinical setting, as they improve their clinical treatment skills. Students will have successfully completed the didactic portion of the curriculum and will make satisfactory progress toward competent and safe entry level PTA skills at the conclusion of this clinical experience. Skills practiced are dependent on the clinical site. Supervision is at the intermediate level provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and coordinated by the Academic Clinical Education Coordinator (ACCE).", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-160", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-160.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 161", "title": "Clinical Education 3 6 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This is a seven week, full-time affiliation, where students are given the opportunity to implement therapeutic treatments learned in the academic setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The student will be responsible for patient care compatible to the role of the entry-level PTA utilizing knowledge and skills developed in the program. The student will have an opportunity to advance his/her skills level in the competencies experienced during Clinical Affiliation I and II to an entry-level within the role of the PTA. Students will demonstrate competent and safe entry level PTA skills at the conclusion of this clinical experience.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-161", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-161.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 170", "title": "Seminar for PTA 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) student with the review of various systems and interventions provided by the PTA. Students will summarize and discuss management and interventions. Also included is the review of how to apply and prepare for the state board PTA licensure examination.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000032" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-170", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-170.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000114", "code": "PTA 400", "title": "PTA Skills Lab 0 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides students additional directed learning and supervised laboratory time to develop and refine range of motion (ROM), manual muscle testing (MMT), transfer and gait activities.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/pta/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-400", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/pta-400.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 040", "title": "Introduction to Sports Injuries 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is open to all students interested in the prevention, care and treatment of sports injuries. The subject matter covers the responsibilities of professional development of the athletic trainer, emergency procedures, mechanisms, characteristics, and evaluation of sports injuries, as well as their acute care. SMED 040 includes the partial regulations and requirements of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association for the Master's Entry Level degree.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-040", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-040.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 060", "title": "Concepts in Health and Fitness 3 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is open to all students interested in learning about the different components of physical fitness, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition as related to healthy living. Students will develop individual plans using decision-making strategies, analysis, and an awareness of the conditions related to nutrition, physiological factors and physical fitness.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-060", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-060.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 151", "title": "Lower Extremities Assessment 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Provides in-depth study and eventual mastery of the knowledge and skills necessary for certified athletic trainers to recognize and assess injuries to the lower extremities (hip, lumbar spine, pelvis, knee, ankle, and foot). To be successful in this course, students must synthesize information presented in the lecture and laboratory and apply it to the clinical setting. Specifically, this means that studying for quizzes and tests should involve reviewing and integrating the essential ideas contained in both the lectures and the textbook.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-151", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-151.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 152", "title": "Lower Extremities Rehabilitation 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will introduce the student to the therapeutic exercise domain of athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental principles governing therapeutic exercise and introduce application of the different therapeutic exercise techniques for the lower extremities in athletic training.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-152", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-152.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 153", "title": "Upper Extremities Assessment 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Provides in-depth study and eventual mastery of the knowledge and skills necessary for certified athletic trainers to recognize and assess injuries to the upper extremity (spine – cervical, thoracic, lumbar, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers). To be successful in this course, students must synthesize information presented in the lecture and laboratory and apply it to the clinical setting. Specifically, this means that studying for quizzes and tests should involve reviewing and integrating the essential ideas contained in both the lectures and the textbook.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-153", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-153.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 154", "title": "Upper Extremities Rehabilitation 2 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will introduce the student to the therapeutic exercise domain of athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental principles governing therapeutic exercise and introduce application of the different therapeutic exercise techniques for the upper extremities in athletic training.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-154", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-154.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 181", "title": "Athletic Training Clinical 1 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Organization and administration of athletic training room in a clinical practicum college setting including athletic training room management, staffing, policies and procedures, record keeping and data bases, emergency care planning, legal issues, fluid replacement, medical terminology, and public relations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-181", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-181.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 182", "title": "Athletic Training Clinical 2 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A clinical practicum course provides the athletic training student with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and manage sport trauma and sports-associated illness. This course will prepare students to assist in sustaining life following traumatic injury, reducing pain, and minimizing the consequences of injury or sudden illness in the athletic college setting under the supervision and assistance of a Certified Athletic Trainer.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/smed/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-182", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/smed-182.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000115", "code": "SMED 183", "title": "Athletic Training Clinical 3 1 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This clinical practicum course provides the athletic training student clinical experience in athletic training room within the college setting. Emphasis will be placed on taping, padding, bracing, splinting, protective equipment and the care of athletes with acute and chronic athletic conditions. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193g", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193g.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 193H", "title": "Human Services Work Experience – First Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193n", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193n.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 193O", "title": "Law Office Clerk Work Experience – First Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193o", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193o.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 193P", "title": "Paralegal Work Experience - 1st Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. 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This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193t", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193t.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 193V", "title": "Automotive Work Experience – First Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193v", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-193v.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 193W", "title": "Health Profession Work Experience – First Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194c", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194c.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194D", "title": "Food Services Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193D . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194e", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194e.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194F", "title": "Agriculture Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193F . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194k", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194k.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194L", "title": "Education Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193L . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. 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Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194l", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194l.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194M", "title": "Maintenance Tech Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193M . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000023" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194m", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194m.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194N", "title": "Nursing Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193N . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194n", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194n.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194O", "title": "Paralegal Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193O . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194o", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194o.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194P", "title": "Paralegal Work Experience - 2nd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193P . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000031" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194p", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194p.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194S", "title": "Special Education Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193S . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194s", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194s.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194T", "title": "Industry Technology Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193T . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194t", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194t.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194V", "title": "Work Experience Automotive - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193V . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194v", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194v.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194W", "title": "Work Experience Second Semester - Health Professions 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193W . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194w", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194w.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194Y", "title": "Sports Medicine Work Experience - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193Y . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194y", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194y.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 194Z", "title": "Work Experience Fashion - Second Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 193Z . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194z", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-194z.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195C", "title": "Spanish Interpreter Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities beyond career experience gained in WEXP 193C and 194C . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer) providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal in Spanish interpreting. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195c", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195c.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195D", "title": "Food Services Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194D . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195d", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195d.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195DD", "title": "Culinary Internship - Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to continue specific culinary learning experiences in a professional setting beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194DD . This is accomplished through employment (paid or unpaid) in a commercial food service operation. Students will be required to complete specific worksite duties, including customer interaction, food preparation, cleaning, and other tasks typical in a commercial food service operation. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours per unit. Worksite Placement is arranged with the instructor.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195dd", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195dd.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195E", "title": "Work Experience Early Intervention - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194E . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195e", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195e.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195F", "title": "Work Experience Agriculture - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194F . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195f", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195f.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195G", "title": "Work Experience Architecture - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194G . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195g", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195g.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195H", "title": "Work Experience Human Services - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194H . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195h", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195h.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195I", "title": "Work Experience Business & Industry - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194I . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000009" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195i", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195i.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195J", "title": "Work Experience Administration of Justice - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194J . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195j", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195j.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195K", "title": "Work Experience Child Development - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194K . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195k", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195k.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195L", "title": "Work Experience Education - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194L . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195l", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195l.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195M", "title": "Work Experience Maintenance Technician - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194M . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195m", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195m.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195N", "title": "Work Experience Nursing - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194N . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195n", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195n.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195O", "title": "Work Experience Law Office - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194O . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195o", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195o.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195P", "title": "Paralegal Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194P . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195p", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195p.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195S", "title": "Special Education Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194S . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195s", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195s.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195T", "title": "Industry Technician Work Experience - 3rd Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194T . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. 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The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195v", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195v.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195W", "title": "Work Experience Health Profession - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194W . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195w", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195w.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195Y", "title": "Work Experience Sport Medicine - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194Y . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195y", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195y.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 195Z", "title": "Work Experience Fashion - Third Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 194Z . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195z", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-195z.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196C", "title": "Spanish Interpreter Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities beyond career experience gained in WEXP 195C . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer) providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal in Spanish interpreting. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196c", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196c.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196D", "title": "Food Services Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195D . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196d", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196d.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196E", "title": "Work Experience Early Intervention - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195E . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196e", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196e.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196F", "title": "Work Experience Agriculture - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195F . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196f", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196f.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196G", "title": "Work Experience Architecture - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195G . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196g", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196g.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196H", "title": "Work Experience Human Services - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195H . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196h", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196h.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196I", "title": "Work Experience Business & Industry - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195I . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000009" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196i", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196i.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196J", "title": "Work Experience Administration of Justice - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195J . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196j", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196j.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196K", "title": "Work Experience Child Development - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195K . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196k", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196k.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196L", "title": "Work Experience Education - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195L . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196l", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196l.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196M", "title": "Work Experience Maintenance Technician - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195M . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196m", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196m.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196N", "title": "Work Experience Nursing - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195N . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196n", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196n.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196O", "title": "Work Experience Law Office Clerk - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195O . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196o", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196o.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196P", "title": "Work Experience Paralegal - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195P . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196p", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196p.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196S", "title": "Work Experience Special Education - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195S . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196s", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196s.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196T", "title": "Work Experience Industry Technology - Fourth Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195T . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196t", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196t.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196V", "title": "Automotive Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195V . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196v", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196v.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196W", "title": "Health Professional Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195W . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196w", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196w.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196Y", "title": "Sports Medicine Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195Y . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "sequoias-000025", "sequoias-000034" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196y", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196y.md" }, { "id": "sequoias-000122", "code": "WEXP 196Z", "title": "Fashion Work Experience - 4th Semester 1 - 4 unit(s)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to give the students occupational learning opportunities beyond career experiences gained in WEXP 195Z . This course is designed to give the student occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 52.5 hours for each unit of work experience credit.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions/wexp/", "canonical_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196z", "markdown_url": "/sequoias/courses/wexp-196z.md" } ]