Course Descriptions
A
discussion of the dietetics profession and the role of the
dietitian
within the health-care team. Ethical concerns in the
practice
of dietetics. Spring
FDNT124 (3) Food Science
Chemical
and physical properties of foods that affect food
handling,
preparation, and preservation. Lab procedures apply the
principles
studied to the preparation of foods. Weekly: 2 lectures
and
a 3-hour lab. Fall
FDNT230 (3) Nutrition
A
study of the basic principles of nutrition science, the biochemical
functions
of various nutrients, the changes in physiological needs
with
age, and the relationship between nutrition and health. Students
needing
life science general education credit must also register for
the
lab, FDNT240. Three lectures per week. Fall,
Spring
FDNT240 (1) Nutrition Laboratory
Discovering
principles of nutrition science in the laboratory.
A
weekly 3-hour lab. Required for those students needing life
science
general education credit. Fall,
Spring
FDNT310 (3) Nutrition in the Life Cycle
Study
of the nutritional needs of the healthy person throughout
the
life cycle. The influence of socioeconomic, cultural, and
psychological
factors on food and nutritional behavior. Prerequisites:
FDNT230.
Fall
FDNT351 (4) Food Service Management I
Introduction
to the systems approach and application of the
functions
of management to foodservice systems. Principles
of
menu development, food production, service, delivery,
procurement,
sanitation, safety, and equipment selection in food
service
organizations. Weekly: 3 hours lecture and up to 4 hours
practicum.
Prerequisites: FDNT124; BIOL260; MATH145 or
equivalent.
Fall?Offered alternate years
FDNT352 (3) Food Service Management II
Application
of management functions and principles to
foodservice
organizations. Specific attention to marketing
processes,
CQI, and integration of foodservice subsystems.
Includes
the management of human, material, spatial, and
financial
resources in environmentally responsible ways. Weekly:
2
hours lecture and up to 4 hours practicum. Prerequisites:
FDNT351;
BSAD355. Spring?Offered alternate years
FDNT415 (1-4) Professional Experience
A
supervised lab experience introducing the student to the role
of
a professional in the workplace. Repeatable to 8 credits. Fall,
Spring
FDNT421 (2) Community Nutrition I
Principles
for presenting nutrition information to individuals
and
groups. Community assessment and planning a community
nutrition
program. Weekly: 1 hour lecture and a 3 hour practicum.
Prerequisite:
FDNT310. Fall?Offered alternate years
FDNT422 (2) Community Nutrition II
Analysis
of local and national nutrition programs and services.
Impact
of nutrition policies on community health. Implementing
and
evaluating a community nutrition program. Weekly: 1 hour
lecture
and a 3 hour practicum. Prerequisite: FDNT421. Spring?
Offered alternate years
FDNT431 (4) Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Introduction
to medical nutrition therapy. Medical terminology
for
healthcare professionals. Assessment of nutritional status by
various
methods. Development of nutritional care plans. Theory
and
techniques of counseling in various settings. Weekly: 3 hours
lecture
and 4 hours practicum. Prerequisites: FDNT310, 485. Fall
FDNT432 (4) Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Implement
medical nutrition therapy through the assessment of
nutritional
status and development of care plans for a variety of
clinical
conditions, such as chronic diseases, oncology, nutrition
support,
and renal disease. Weekly: 3 hours lecture and 4 hours
practicum.
Prerequisite: FDNT431. Spring
FDNT440 (1-3) Topics in
Selected
topics in nutrition. Repeatable with different topics.
FDNT448 (3) Nutrition and Wellness
The
dietary factors associated with the major chronic diseases
of
Western society. The use of plant-based diets in health
promotion
and disease prevention. Discussion of herbal therapies.
Prerequisite:
FDNT230. Fall
FDNT460 (1-2) Seminar
Review
of contemporary issues and/or current literature in
nutrition.
Repeatable to 3 credits. Spring
FDNT469 (2-3) International Nutrition
A
study of world food production, supply, storage, and marketing.
Causes
and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in the developing
world.
Diseases of the affluent. Effects of nutritional deprivation
on
health and productivity. Effects of social and cultural factors in
nutrition.
Fall
FDNT476 (2) Nutrition and Aging
Physiological
changes in aging. Food-selection patterns,
nutritional
needs, nutritional disorders, and chronic diseases.
Prerequisite:
FDNT230. Fall
FDNT485 (3) Nutrition and Metabolism
Study
of the nutrients and their functions within the living cell
and
the complex organism. Discussion of the major metabolic
pathways.
Prerequisites: BCHM120, FDNT230. Spring
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OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
FDNT490 (1) Dietetic Program Review
A
comprehensive review of the major elements of the
undergraduate
dietetics program (DPD). The senior
comprehensive
exam will be given at the end of the semester.
FDNT495 (1-3) Independent Study/Readings
Repeatable
to 4 credits in independent study and 4 credits in
readings
on nutrition and dietetics. Consent of instructor required.
FDNT498 (2) Research Methods
A
study of research methodology, survey methods, and applied
statistics
as they relate to dietetics. Fall
FDNT540 (2) Maternal and Child Nutrition
Role
of nutrition in human growth and development, with
emphasis
on prenatal period, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
FDNT545 (2-4) Nutrition and Wellness Programs
Development
of nutrition and wellness programs for community
groups
emphasizing health promotion. Includes participation in
community
assessment, program planning, implementation, and
evaluation
of a program. Prerequisite: FDNT448.
FDNT555 (3) Advanced Human Nutrition I
Functions
and nutritional metabolism of simple and complex
carbohydrates,
lipids, amino acids, and proteins. Public health
applications.
Prerequisite: A course in biochemistry.
Fall
FDNT556 (3) Advanced Human Nutrition II
Functions
and nutritional metabolism and interactions of fatsoluble
and
water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals.
Public
health applications. Prerequisite: A course in biochemistry.
Spring
FDNT565 (3) Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness
Discussion
of current issues in nutrition, food safety, public
health,
and wellness. Prerequisite: FDNT230. Spring
FDNT570 (3) Maternal and Child Health
Preventive
health care and conditions necessary for mother and
child
well-being in developing countries. Community-based
interventions
for child survival. Management of maternal and
child
health programs.
FDNT585 (1-4) Topics in _________
Selected
topics in the areas of nutrition and wellness. Repeatable
to
6 credits.
FDNT586 (1-4) Professional Experience
Opportunities
for unique supervised practical experiences in
various
organizations to introduce the student to the role of a
professional.
A maximum of 4 credits per semester can be taken.
Repeatable
to 8 credits.
FDNT594 (0, 4)
Dietetic Internship
The
internship is equivalent to a full-time load. It involves 35-
40
hours per week of supervised practice. Open only to students
seeking
registration eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic
Registration
of the American Dietetic Association. Fall,
Spring
FDNT600 (1) Research Design
Criteria
for the organization, analysis, and reporting of research
in
Nutrition. Preparation of a proposal for a master?s thesis or
project.
Prerequisite: FDNT498 or equivalent. Spring
FDNT648 (1-4) Workshop
FDNT650 (0) Project Continuation
FDNT655 (0) Program Continuation
FDNT660 (0) Thesis Continuation
FDNT665 (0) Preparation for Comprehensive Exams
FDNT680 (1-4) Research Seminar
Individual
reports and discussion of recent research data.
Repeatable
to 4 credits. Consent of instructor required.
FDNT690 (1-6) Independent Study
Individual
study and/or research. Consent of instructor required.
Repeatable
to 6 credits.
FDNT698 (3) Research Project
FDNT699 (3-6) Master?s Thesis
Repeatable
to 6 credits.
Health
Courses
HLED120 (1) Fit for Life
A
balanced up-to-date coverage of all critical areas of wellness
including
physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress,
cardiovascular
disease, cancer, addictions, and injury prevention.
Practical
tools will be given to help adopt healthier lifestyles.
PETH465 (4) Exercise Physiology
Study
of the body?s physiological response to exercise.
Prerequisites:
BIOL111, 112 or equivalent. Three lectures per
week
plus a 3-hour lab. Spring
PETH495 (1-4) Independent Study/Reading/Research/Project
Independent Study:
Directed study in an area of interest resulting
in
a formal term paper.
Independent Readings:
Weekly meetings with the instructor for
individual
assignments and reports.
Independent Research:
Design and execution of an experiment or
causal-comparative
research.
Independent Project:
Practical or creative experience or project
in
consultation with instructor. Permission required from the
instructor
and department chair.
Thirty hours of involvement
required
for each credit. Contract of proposed activity required.
Repeatable
to 4 credits in each area. Fall,
SpringPhysical
Activity Courses
PEAC106 (1) Beginning Basketball
Instruction
in the fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling,
man-to-man
defensive play, basic rules, offensive strategy, basic rules,
and
team play.
PEAC107 (1) Beginning Volleyball
Instruction
in the basic skills of serving, setting, passing, and
spiking,
and the basic instruction on rules, and 2, 3, 4, and 6
person
team play.
PEAC109 (1) Beginning Softball
Instruction
in the fundamental skills of throwing, catching, base
running,
batting, and fielding of ground and fly balls. Position
play,
game situation drills, scrimmages, and rules are covered.
Student
must supply own glove. Spring
PEAC114 (1) Beginning Soccer
Learning
the fundamental skills of ball control, passing, blocking,
and
shooting goals. Indoor or outdoor games depending upon the
season
and weather.
PEAC116 (1) Weight Control and Conditioning
Study
of the factors involved in increasing, decreasing, or
retaining
body weight. Also the practice of exercises designed to
control
body weight.
PEAC118 (1) Beginning Badminton
Analysis
and practice of basic strokes, singles and doubles play,
strategy,
and rule interpretations.
PEAC119 (1) Beginning Tennis
Instruction
in the fundamental skills of ground strokes, serving,
and
team play. Basic strategy and rules. Spring
PEAC120 (1) Scuba
An
entry level course in scuba diving. Includes instruction in the
buddy
system, dive planning, donning and removing equipment
in
the water, alternate air sources, buddy breathing, entries,
communication,
and navigation. Swimming pretest required.
YMCA
certification. Additional fees apply. Spring
PEAC125 (1) Canoeing
Emphasis
on precise canoe handling through paddle control.
Based
on traditional strokes. Practice conducted on local lakes
and
rivers. One all-day canoe trip or two half-day canoe trips are
required.
Fall
PEAC126 (1) Cycling
A
study of the various types of cycling, cycling techniques, and
the
proper maintenance of a bicycle.
PEAC127 (1) Rock Climbing
A
safe introductory course that includes learning climbing skills,
essential
climbing knots, proper equipment and safety, and selfrescue.
PEAC128 (1) Beginning Golf
Study
of the basic techniques of the golf swing. An introduction to
the
game, rules, and etiquette of golf. Students must supply their
own
equipment. Additional lab fees required. Spring
PEAC129 (1) Beginning Racquetball
Introduction
to basic strokes, singles and doubles play, strategy,
and
rule interpretations. Student must supply own racquet, balls,
and
eye guards.
PEAC130 (1) Special Activities
Special
areas beyond normally offered courses: cycling, diving,
fitness
games, fitness swimming. Repeatable in different areas.
Consult
the current class schedule for activities offered each year.
PEAC144 (1) Beginning Floor Hockey
Introduction
to the game, including team composition, rules, and
fundamental
skills.
PEAC150 (1) Swimming
Designed
for multilevel instruction. Three basic levels are
incorporated
into the class based on a swimming pretest:
beginners,
intermediate, and advanced. No swimming ability
necessary.
Repeatable.
PEAC206 (1) Intermediate Basketball
Analysis
of and drills in fundamental skills, offensive and
defensive
strategies. Emphasis is given to team play.
PEAC207 (1) Intermediate Volleyball
Instruction
in advanced team play, offensive and defensive
strategies.
Game scrimmages will help to perfect fundamental
skills.
PEAC209 (1) Intermediate Softball
Instruction
in team play, cutoffs, relays, and offensive and
defensive
strategies. Game scrimmages use the pitching machine.
Students
supply own glove.
PEAC210 (1) Personal Fitness Plan
A
study of basic-fitness concepts and principles in conjunction
with
a personalized exercise program for disease prevention and
health
maintenance. Short readings are required weekly.
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PEAC214 (1) Weight Training and Conditioning
Instruction
in body development and coordination activities for
men;
weight lifting and individual calisthenics program; and
body
development and shaping for women.
PEAC215 (1) Beginning Acrobatics
Learning
and performance of the fundamental skills of tumbling
and
balancing.
PEAC228 (1) Intermediate Golf
Analysis
of golf swing and techniques of improving the short
game.
Emphasis on refining the golf swing. Students supply their
own
equipment. Additional lab fees required. Spring
PEAC229 (1) Intermediate Racquetball
Perfection
of fundamental skills and strategy.
PEAC240 (1) Gymnics
The
student will be a part of a demonstration acrobatic team that
will
perform for various audiences both spiritual and secular in
nature.
Students will learn to perform various acrobatics, increase
their
physical fitness level and learn teamwork. Students will
develop
tolerance both for others and for themselves as they
become
a part of the team and will have an opportunity to share
what
God has done and what He is ready to do again in their
lives.
Class meets four nights a week for 2 hours throughout the
Fall
and Spring semesters of the school year. Registration for this
class
is contingent upon being selected for the team following
tryouts.
Students only register in the Spring semester.
PEAC244 (1) Intermediate Floor Hockey
Analysis
of and drills in fundamental skills, position play, and
team
strategies. Emphasis given to team play.
PEAC245 (1) Outdoor Skills Seminar:
A
six-day experience (Sunday?Friday) beyond the normally
offered
activity courses: Canoeing, Off-road Biking, Road Biking.
Repeatable
in different areas. Instructor's permission required.
Consult
the current class schedule for activities offered each year.
Summer Intensive.
PEAC255 (1) Intermediate Acrobatics
Learning,
performance, and exploration of tumbling and
balancing.
With emphasis on conceptual creativity, choreography,
and
program management. Instruction on spotting techniques,
teaching
theories, progression and safety will be given.
PEAC266 (1) Officiating
Practical
field experience in officiating. Rules, officiating
mechanics,
and signals, learned and practiced. MHSAA
certification
available. Certified officials have opportunities
to
earn up to $50.00 a game for officiating elementary school,
middle
school, and high school athletic contests. Prerequisite:
Previous
knowledge of the game and/or experience playing the
game.
PEAC275 (1) Outdoor Trips-N-Treks
One
to two week trips beyond the normally offered activity
courses:
Biking, Backpacking, Skiing. Repeatable in different
areas.
Instructor's permission required. Consult the current class
schedule
for activities offered each year. Normally involves
out
of state destinations when school is not in regular session.
PEAC300 (1) Lifeguarding
Instruction
in accident prevention, aquatic facility
supervision,
and water-rescue techniques. Successful completion
results
in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification.
Current
first aid and CPR certification included. Prerequisite: Ability
to
swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less. Fall
PEAC330 (1) Wilderness Living
Instruction
in camping and survival techniques, open fire cooking,
orienteering,
backpacking, wilderness first aid, edible wild plants,
and
tracking. Students supply their own equipment. One weekend
trip
required.
PEAC350 (1) Water Safety Instructor
Instruction
in techniques for teaching American Red Cross
swimming
courses. Current CPR certification required. Swimming
pretest
required. Spring
PEAC389 (1) WSI Internship
Students
who have a current American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor's
Certification or equivalent can take advantage of
this
opportunity. Participants will teach and organize a class
of
students for the Learn-To-Swim program. Teachers will be
expected
to provide lesson plans and teach all the required
lessons. Fall, Spring, S/U.