College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Laboratory Technology Course Descriptions
LABT 101 2.00 Cr Hrs
Laboratory Safety
This course teaches proper safety while handling chemicals, glassware, and using laboratory equipment.
LABT 125 4.00 Cr Hrs
Laboratory Procedures 1
Correct laboratory procedures for using glassware, preparing samples, maintaining records, and using laboratory instruments; competencies in these areas will be developed hands-on on a daily basis.
LABT 150 2.00 Cr Hrs
QA/QC in the Laboratory
This course teaches the practice of quality assurance and quality control practices for laboratories.
LABT 201 1.00 Cr Hr
Laboratory Instrumentation
This course introduces students to the operation to the operation of highly technical laboratory instruments used in modern analyses.
LABT 250 4.00 Cr Hrs
Laboratory Procedures 2
This course is a continuation of LABT 125. Prerequisite: LABT 125.
Law Enforcement Course Descriptions
LAWE 101 2.00 Cr Hrs
Administration of Justice
This course is a study of the history, philosopy, and principles of Law Enforcement; crime ananlysis, ethical decision making skills, physical fitness training; and an introcution to fields of Law Enforcement.
LAWE 103
Basic Law
This course reviews constitutional law, Idaho Criminal Code, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizure, Fish and Game, courtroom testimony, and traffic and alcohol laws.
LAWE 105 2.00 Cr Hrs
Police Procedures
This course will cover the U.S. constitution, death notification, juvenile procedures, use of force, sexual harassment, and various patrol functions.
LAWE 106 2.00 Cr Hrs
Police Proficiencies
This course develops proficiency in armed defense, arrest techniques, weapons retention, impact tools and ground defense.
LAWE 111 3.00 Cr Hrs
Patrol Procedures
this course presents patrol as the basic operation of the police function. It includes report writing, community policing and crime prevention, auto theft, crimes against children and traffic stops.
LAWE 115 1.00 Cr Hr
Criminal Investigation
This course provides experience in the study and application of the fundamentals of investigation, techniques of crime scene recording and search, presevation of evidence and modus operandi.
LAWE 117 2.00 Cr Hrs
Advanced Patrol Procedures
This course examines tactical situations, conditions, and actions encountered by officers including DUI investigation, focused interviewing, domestic violence, drug identification, and building searches.
LAWE 119 3-6 Cr Hrs
Cadet Practicum
Cadets Practicum allows the student to apply learning to real-life career possibilites. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests. Written evaluations provide by the department, and/or the enployer will be the basis for evaluation and grading. Students may also be required to submit accurate reports for review of realistic scenarios that may be encountered during the practicum.
LAWE 126 2.00 Cr Hrs
Basic Collision Investigation
Students will be able to gather evidence at most collision scenes they encounter and to conduct a simple speed analysis for most basic collisions. Pertinent speed and crash formulas will be used.
LAWE 130 1-3 Cr Hrs
Detention Administration Issues
this course reviews jail standards, medical and human relation issues related to dentention, con games, and inmate classifications.
LAWE 131 1-2 Cr Hrs
Detention Legal Issues
This course provides an overview of legal issues in detention to include inmate rights, juvenile and inmate disciplinary issues, and the criminal process.
LAWE 133 1-2 Cr Hrs
Detention Proficiencies
This course provides training regarding cell searches, cell extractions, fire evacuation, hostage survival, and transporting prisoners.
LAWE 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Law Enforcement Workshop
This course is a Law Enforcement workshop which may not transfer to another instutution and is repeatable for up to 9 credit hours.
LAWE 222 3.00 Cr Hrs
Fit For Duty
This course introduces students to human anatomy as it relates to physical activity and good nutrition while relating them to alleviating stress. Meanwhile through a practical fitness program, students prepare to achieve the fitness goals of POST (Peace Officers Standards & Training) Academy.
Library Science Course Descriptions
LIIS 103 2.00 Cr Hrs
Library Skills Available: fall, spring
This course porvides an introduction to finding useful information, both in electronic form and in print, for college research. Empasis is on evaluating the quality of different information resources.
LIIS 150 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intro to Library & Information Sci Available: alternate fall
This course is an overview of the field of librarianship, library studies and information science. It provids students an introduction to the purpose, functions, values, history, development, current state and future of library and information services, processes and technology used in the field, the different types of modern libraries and the principles and methods by which they are organized, classification systems, practice of the profession in various settings, career opportunities in the industry/profession, as well as relevant legal and ethical issues.
LIIS 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Library Science Workshop Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is designated for workshops, special courses, short courses, and seminars. The course is repeatable up to 6 credits. These credits may/may not transfer to another institution.
LIIS 210 3.00 Cr Hrs
Organization of Info & Resources Available: alternate spring
This course provides an introduction to the principles, techniques, and standards used to represent and organize information. It covers the fundamental concepts of theory and practice in information organization, storage and retrieval, including an introduction to existing systems and standards. Students are introduced to the philosophy, tools and methods of cataloging print and nonprint matertials using the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, the Dewey Decimal Classification, and the Library of Congress Classification. Prerequisite:LIIS 150
LIIS 230 3.00 Cr Hrs
Library Technology Available: alternate spring
This course provides an introduction to information technology in libraries. The course focuses on applications for libraries, and it includes use, operation, and management of computer, audiovisual, communication, and print equipment; the criteria for selection of software and hardware; evaluation of library technology ; legal and safety aspects.
LIIS 250 3.00 Cr Hrs
Reference Resources and Services Available: alternate fall
This course is an overview of sevices provided in a variety of settings and context, using a variety of methods (including virtual reference). Students will be introduced to the reference process, effective and efficient search strategies, ethical considerations, library instruction, and methods of evaluating reference services. Students will learn about the history and current state of reference services, as well as major trends-emphasizing the changing nature of reference services. The course also provides a survey of both electronic and print resources in a variety of subject areas. Prerequisite LIBS150 or LIIS 150.
LIIS 260 1.00 Cr Hr
Copyright & Intellectual Property
This is an introduction to the nature and forms of intellectual property in the modern technological world, the rights of intellectual property creators and owners, and the rights and responsibilities of intellectual property users. Included is an overview of the principles of copyright law with an emphasis on their application within an educational environment.
LIIS 270 3.00 Cr Hrs
Information Literacy
This course focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity and developing independent lifelong learners who understand the role of information in a democratic society and can make informed decisions by using critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to recognize when information is needed the type and amount of information needed, as well as how to effectively and efficiently search for, access, and retrieve information. Special emphasis will be placed on how to critically evaluate information retrieved as well as summarizing, analyzing synthesizing, managing, communicating, presenting and using the information. The course will help students become productive citizens and judicious users of inforrmation by learning to apply strategies for evaluation as will as legal and ethical uses of information.
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