Course Syllabi

Introduction to a variety of career opportunities within the field of nutrition and wellness.

Identifies the elementary principles of the science of human nutrition and their relationship to diet, health, and cultural patterns. Recommended for students entering careers in food or health services and required for all students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Open to all others interested in the life-long process of nutritional choices and the relationship to well-being.

The study of special nutritional needs, physiology and health concerns throughout the principle stages of the life cycle- pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood.

The fundamentals of nutrition needs for common & uncommon health conditions/diseases including lifestyle variations. Review of Nutrition Care Process (NCP), scope of practice, screening for nutritional risk, assessment of dietary needs, medical nutrition therapy interventions, modified diets, meal planning, and menu writing.

Introduction to the concepts of calculations for medication administration and pharmacotherapeutics. Establishes a knowledge base that allows the learner to apply these concepts to patient care and education. Integrated within this course are the core competencies of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), safety, informatics and technology, professionalism, communication, leadership, and system-based practice.

Introduction to the nursing profession, nursing concepts, and skills development. Students will apply the nursing process in the care of adults in well-defined settings.

Concepts of nursing care of (1) individuals with commonly occurring health care needs and (2) individuals and families experiencing child-bearing. Students will apply the nursing process in the care of individuals of all ages in defined settings.

Concepts of nursing care of (1) individuals and families with increasingly complex health care needs and (2) and individuals and families with mental health care needs. Students will apply the nursing process in the care of individuals of all ages in defined settings.

Concepts of nursing care of individuals, families, and groups of all ages. Students will apply (1) the nursing process in acute care and (2) concepts of leadership management in a variety of settings.

An introduction to the geological and physical aspects of the oceans. Involves a survey of beaches and other coastal features, the origin and history of the ocean basins, waves, currents, tides, and the physical and chemical properties of seawater.

Comprehensive success course designed for students to develop and enhance their academic and personal skills. Emphasis is placed upon promoting a successful college experience through improved study skills, critical thinking skills, and general life skills. Topics include: self aware- ness, career exploration, college resources/ policies, memory techniques, test-taking strategies, note-taking, time management, goal setting. learning styles, technology, values clarification, community involvement, and effective communication. The course will encourage students to examine their own behaviors, expecta- tions, and attitudes to help them exercise more effective strategies for success.

An online orientation designed to prepare individ- uals for taking online courses: basic computer tools, online library resources, World Wide Web navigation, search engines, Blackboard, email, discussion boards, chat rooms, file organization, time management, and effective communication techniques.

Helps students identify their values, gather pertinent information that would affect their decisions, analyze the gathered information, and implement a strategy to make and carry-through decisions. Various teaching methods are employed including discussions, exercises; role-playing, out-of-class activities, and simulations. Classes will meet twice weekly for five consecutive weeks.

Introduction to basic plumbing techniques, procedures and related safety for tools commonly used in plumbing settings.

Design and installation of drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems.

Design and installation of residential water supply and water distribution systems.

Techniques for installing residential fixtures, faucets, and appliances.

Introduction to specific issues, including the personal, sociological, and ethical, confronting professional, collegiate, high school, and youth sports.

Conceptual foundation for understanding the role of leisure in quality of life. Social, historical, psychological, cultural, economic, and political foundations of play, leisure and recreation are explored. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society.

Course focuses on the learning the skills required of players, teams, and coaches to successfully develop teams and execute game strategy for current popular esports titles.