2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Exercise and Sports Science

  
  • EXSS 183 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 hours
    A continuation of the knowledge gained in EXSS 147  with an emphasis on the prevention of athletic injuries. Basic modality use, injury physiology, advanced taping and bandaging techniques will be covered. Includes a laboratory period. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . UG
  
  • EXSS 205 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 hours
    Course will present the physical agents used in treating athletic injuries. Emphasis will be given to each modality’s theoretical and physiological effects on the healing process and presents the indications and contraindications for use. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147   The course includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 215 - Lower Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity, lumbar spine, and pelvis. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 220 - Sport Finance


    2 hours
    In this class students explore applications and practices of fiscal management, as it applies to organizations in the sport industry, both for-profit and non-profit. Topics include current economic and financial issues, accounting, budgets and budgeting systems, measures of performance, and financial statements. Offered odd-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 229 - Recreation Sports Management


    3 hours
    Overview of programming and administrative principles and practices of recreational sports. Topics include informal, intramural, club, extramural, and instructional sports programming; values of recreational sports; and terminology and career opportunities in various recreational sport settings UG
  
  • EXSS 230 - Sport Ethics


    2 hours
    Theories of ethics, values, and moral reasoning, as they apply to sport and the sport industry will be covered in this class. Additional topics, including Title IX, sportsmanship and fair play, winning, gender and racial biases, and use of performance-enhancing drugs will also be covered. The development of personal values and handling of ethical dilemmas in sport and the management of sport will be examined within the context of a Christian worldview. Offered even-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 241 - First Aid and Emergency Care


    2 hours
     Vital and practical applications and procedures in caring for an injured person, including safety, Heimlich method in choking, splinting and bandaging.  CPR and first aid certification may be achieved upon satisfactory completion of this course.  Prerequisite(s): Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors only. UG
  
  • EXSS 275 - Upper Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries through the upper extremity, head, thorax, and cervical spine. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 280 - Athletic Training Clinical I


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include wound care, preventive strapping, anthropometric measurements, and injury recordkeeping. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experience with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 , EXSS 241 , and formal admittance into the Athletic Training Education program. UG
  
  • EXSS 281 - Athletic Training Clinical II


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the assessment of lower extremity injuries, postural, and neurological abnormalities. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 280 . UG
  
  • EXSS 300 - Promoting and Marketing of Athletics


    4 hours
    Examines the historical role of sports information departments and the various roles sports information directors play now and will play in the future. It will look at how athletics can be used as a form of public relations. Students will gain hands-on experience in developing, planning, working, and evaluating sports information programs within a traditional school setting and/or other settings. Includes a practicum. Prerequisite(s): ART 200 , and ART 275 . UG
  
  • EXSS 320 - Sports Psychology


    3 hours
    A basic study of psychological principles and concepts that apply to sports situations and to the individuals involved in sports activities. UG
  
  • EXSS 349 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training


    2 hours
    This course will focus on the administrative challenges confronting operators of independent athletic training clinics and educational based athletic training rooms. Management theory, legal concerns, clinic design, budget, and information management will be taught. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 350 - Sports Law


    4 hours
    Introduction of basic law terminology with a more extensive study in contract law, tort, liability, negligence, gender issues, sports violence, ADA implications and risk management. Students will apply critical thinking skills to various case studies and scenarios for decision-making applications to the various laws and court cases. Includes a practicum. UG
  
  • EXSS 362 - General Medical Conditions


    3 hours
    Focuses on the recognition and evaluation of general medical conditions that include ear, nose and throat, dermatological abnormalities, infectious diseases, and athletic injuries (cranial, thoracic, abdominal viscera), including the application of pharmacology for athletic trainers. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 275 . UG
  
  • EXSS 372 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation


    3 hours
    Principles and goals of common rehabilitative procedures for athletic injuries in which learning the use of contemporary manual therapy and rehabilitative exercises in a comprehensive rehabilitation program are emphasized. Laboratory experiences will emphasize the proper rehabilitative techniques of common athletic injuries. The course includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 , EXSS 472 . UG
  
  • EXSS 375 - Manual Muscle Testing and Function


    2 hours
    An in-depth study of muscles’ origins, insertions, and actions. Major muscle groups and isolated muscle actions will be examined. The relationship of muscle movement and joint motion will also be explored. Basic joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 275 , EXSS 472 , and acceptance into the Athletic Training major. UG
  
  • EXSS 380 - Athletic Training Clinical III


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the assessment of upper extremity, thorax, cervical spine, and head injuries. Also included are the selection and use of appropriate therapeutic modalities. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 275 , EXSS 281 . UG
  
  • EXSS 381 - Athletic Training Clinical IV


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the use of rehabilitation equipment and the application of proper therapeutic exercise techniques. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experience with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 372 , EXSS 380 . UG
  
  • EXSS 425 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription


    3 hours
    Students study the process and procedures of physical fitness evaluation and prescription. Emphasis will be placed on prescribing individual and group exercise programs. Prerequisite(s): PHED 360  and EXSS 472  or permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 429 - Personal Training


    3 hours
    This course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Students learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients; design and implement exercise prescription; and how to manage personal training services. Upon completion, students can sit for the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Personal Trainer Certification Exam. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 425  or permission of instructor. Includes a laboratory experience. UG
  
  • EXSS 430 - Internship in Exercise Science


    3 hours
    This field experience for majors in exercise science is designed to have the students apply what they have learned through the course work and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interest. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Student must submit a proposal for the internship and have it approved by the department chair and the internship organization. This internship requires 140 field experience hours. This course may be taken twice for a total of 6 credit hours. Each internship experience has a maximum of 3 credit hours allowed. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 440 - Sport Management Internship


    12 hours
    This field experience for majors in sport management is designed to have the students apply what they have learned through the coursework and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interest. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Student must submit a proposal for the internship and have it approved by the department chair and the internship organization. This internship requires 480 clock hours. The internship may be split into two six-hour internships. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 450 - Sports Facility Planning and Management


    4 hours
    This course is designed to provide the student with basic information on critical planning components, event operations, programming, scheduling and budgeting. Through the application of theories and principles studied, the student will develop an event management plan for a sports facility. The student will make a practical application to course content by working with community-sponsored recreational events as well as campus-sponsored intercollegiate athletic events. Includes practicum. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 471 - Organization and Administration of Athletics


    4 hours
    A study of the administrative operations within the sports management profession, with special emphasis on fiscal management, public relations, and program evaluations of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs. A study of leadership theories and styles as it relates to management, motivation, goal-setting, and supervision within the sports management arena will also be emphasized. Includes practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 472 - Kinesiology


    3 hours
    A blending of muscle and bone anatomy and biomechanics in the study of the human body in motion. Useful for the coach, clinician, and physical educator. Athletic training and exercise science majors only. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 /PHED 246  and BIOL 247 /PHED 247 . UG
  
  • EXSS 477 - Sport Management Seminar


    1 hour
    Students examine contemporary issues in sports. Case studies, guest speakers, field trips, and reading will be included. UG
  
  • EXSS 480 - Athletic Training Clinical V


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include recognition, evaluation, and management of systemic illnesses; thoracic, abdominal, pelvic injuries; and abnormalities of the ear, nose, and throat. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 362 , EXSS 381 . UG
  
  • EXSS 481 - Athletic Training Clinical VI


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include investigation of, and adherence to the regulation of pharmaceuticals; administration of psychosocial intervention and referral techniques; and facility organization and administration in athletic training. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 349 , EXSS 480 . UG
  
  • EXSS 495 - Senior Seminar in Athletic Training


    2 hours
    Selected topics of current interest in athletic training and sports medicine will be covered. Field experiences involving conferences and clinic and workshop attendance are required. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association certification exam will be covered. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 497 - Internship in Athletics/Coaching/Recreation


    1-3 hours
    Required for Recreation, Sport, and Fitness majors. Designed for students to apply what they have learned through the coursework and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interests. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science, as well as an on-site supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. UG

Family and Consumer Science

  
  • FAC 126 - Nutrition in Health & Fitness


    3 hours
    An introductory course with emphasis on essential nutrient functions, food sources, nutrition recommendations, energy balance, and weight control.  Nutrition topics are related to promoting healthy lifestyles of adults.  Students participate in nutritional and physical activity analysis, evaluation of consumer nutrition resources, and use of nutrition labels for food selection. CS
  
  • FACS 101 - Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences


    1 hour
    Students will study the history of family and consumer sciences, career opportunities, educational requirements, credentialing, and professional organizations related to each major area of FACS. Department standards are introduced. Includes participation in a service project. UG
  
  • FACS 111 - Textiles and Design


    3 hours
    Study in the fundamentals of fabrics science including fibers, yarns, fabrications, finishes, and dyeing. The course is designed to increase knowledge in the selection, use, and care of textile products and legislation. UG
  
  • FACS 112 - Principles of Clothing Construction


    3 hours
    A modular class including units on basic construction techniques, pattern selection and garment construction, selecting quality ready-to-wear, pattern alteration and fitting, couture techniques and problem fabrics, construction of designer garment, managing a sewing laboratory, and mass production techniques. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. UG
  
  • FACS 126 - Nutrition, Health, and Fitness


    3 hours
    This course provides an emphasis on essential nutrient functions, food sources, and nutrient recommendations as well as laboratory time to develop a personal health and fitness plan. Students also participate in computer-based nutrition analysis and menu planning, evaluation of consumer nutrition resources, and the use of labels for food selection. UG
  
  • FACS 131 - Foods I


    1 hour
    Skill development related to the selection and preparation of healthy foods. Includes lab and computer experiences. UG
  
  • FACS 132 - Foods II


    1 hour
    Skill development related to advanced cuisine. Students will demonstrate culinary techniques used in professional settings. Includes lab and computer experiences. Prerequisite(s): FACS 131 . UG
  
  • FACS 140 - Interior Design


    3 hours
    A study of the elements and principles of design as they relate to the interior environment. This introductory level course provides emphasis on the design process, human and environmental factors in design, building systems, furnishings, fabrics, and backgrounds. UG
  
  • FACS 200 - Life Span Development


    3 hours
    Same as PSYC 200 . UG
  
  • FACS 214 - Early Adolescent Development


    3 hours
    Same as EDUC 214 . UG
  
  • FACS 226 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Young Children


    3 hours
    Course content covers contemporary health, safety, and nutritional needs of infants - school age children and guides the student in implementing effective early childhood practices.  Students will learn to partner with families in regards to their cultural beliefs about health and their unique health care needs.  Other topics include disease prevention, childhood obesity, early childhood mental health, resilience, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality and children with special medical needs. UG
  
  • FACS 230 - Food Preparation


    3 hours
    An introductory review of culinary skills for majors in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of ingredients, measurement techniques, table setting, food economics, and food regulations and standards. Sensory evaluation will also be incorporated. Includes classroom and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): ServeSafe Sanitation certification. UG
  
  • FACS 231 - Food Science


    3 hours
    Incorporates the scientific method to study the biological and chemical basis of nutrition and food preparation. Students have the opportunity to develop laboratory, writing, and problem-solving skills through the interpretation and evaluation of laboratory results and writing laboratory reports. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite(s): FACS 230 ; CHEM 101  or CHEM 103  and a ServSafe Sanitation certification. UG
  
  • FACS 232 - Nutrition Assessment


    3 hours
    Principles and methods of evaluating human nutrition status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessment techniques. Students will demonstrate the techniques in case study format and/or in a lab experience. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 ; BIOL 169 ; CHEM 101  or CHEM 103 . UG
  
  • FACS 245 - Architectural Drafting


    4 hours
    Problem approach to architectural drawing with emphasis on residential planning, construction, and building systems. Techniques of hand drafting will be emphasized while students create technical working drawings. UG
  
  • FACS 246 - Architectural Drafting II


    3 hours
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of CAD drafting techniques as they are applied to interior design and space-planning. Students will be able to use drafting system commands to create architectural drawings and become proficient in the use of Auto-CAD. Prerequisite(s): FACS 245  or permission of instructor UG
  
  • FACS 252 - Consumer Economics


    3 hours
    Emphasizes basic problems for the consumer, including borrowing for consumption, housing, insurance, investments, family budgets, quality standards, buying, and frauds. The purpose of the course is to make the student aware of the rights of the consumer and legislation enforcing these rights. UG
  
  • FACS 262 - Child Developmental Psychology


    3 hours
    Same as PSYC 211 . UG
  
  • FACS 263 - Adolescent and Adult Developmental Psychology


    3 hours
    Same as PSYC 212 . UG
  
  • FACS 264 - Child, Family and Community Relations


    3 hours
    For parents, teachers, or others who expect to be responsible for young children. Increases understanding of the needs and feelings of both the developing child and the adult caregiver. Effective ways for the child, family, and community to work together to provide for the optimum development of young children, including children from other cultures and ethnic groups. A wide variety of philosophies and techniques will be explored. UG
  
  • FACS 265 - Infant and Toddler Care


    3 hours
    Examines the theories and research related to infants and toddlers in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Focus is given to parent/caregiver communication and interpersonal skills, developmentally appropriate curriculum planning based on observation, the nature of group care, and the needs of the individual. Includes field experience. UG
  
  • FACS 312 - Professional Image and Dress


    1 hour
    A study of the social psychology of dress and manners and how they create a professional image for men and women. Figure and wardrobe analysis will help students prepare their individual professional clothing needs. Students will learn the mechanics of etiquette at the dinner table, in the office, and at social functions. UG
  
  • FACS 315 - Historical Dress and World Cultures


    3 hours
    Survey of historic modes of dress as they reflect the social, economic, and cultural life of a people. Includes the study of American and European designers. UG
  
  • FACS 325 - Event Planning


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 325 . UG
  
  • FACS 330 - Community Nutrition


    3 hours
    Nutrition assessment and intervention strategies related to nutrition requirements, special conditions, and cultural considerations for individuals and groups across the life span (prenatal, maternal, infant/child, adolescent, and geriatric). Students will also study current public health nutrition programs and participate in nutrition program-planning related to nutrition across the life span. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126  and FACS 232 . UG
  
  • FACS 331 - Topics in Nutrition


    3 hours
    Study of a selected topic related to current issues in the field of nutrition, or an expansion on topics covered in other nutrition courses. Example topics include: sports nutrition, disordered eating, alternative nutrition therapies, vitamins/minerals. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 . UG
  
  • FACS 335 - The World Food Problem


    3 hours
    An interdisciplinary study including nutrition, sociological, economic, public health, and educational aspects. Important features of world food problems and major possible solutions through policy changes are discussed. Research of current trends through popular periodicals, as well as presentations in a major area of interest related to global hunger are given special emphasis. Direct and indirect opportunities to work with the hungry are provided. UG
  
  • FACS 337 - Quantity Foods


    3 hours
    Standard methods of quantity food production and menu-planning for social groups and institutions. Food costs and nutritional values are related to experiences in food service. Includes a 25 hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): FACS 230 . Lecture and laboratory. UG
  
  • FACS 340 - Sociology of Marriage


    3 hours
    Same as SOCY 340 . UG
  
  • FACS 341 - Kitchen and Bath Design


    4 hours
    Application of the elements and principles of design as they relate to kitchens and baths. Projects include evaluation and specification of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and HVAC. The NKBA guidelines will be applied to all projects. Course includes participation in a local design contest which includes programming through design concept presentation. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , FACS 140 , FACS 245  and FACS 246 . UG
  
  • FACS 345 - Residential Design Studio


    4 hours
    Analysis of the total residential environment, applying elements and principles of design to projects. Emphasis on functional uses of form and space to meet physiological and psychological requirements. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140 , FACS 245 , FACS 246 , ART 101  and ART 275 . Recommended ART 300 . UG
  
  • FACS 346 - Interior Detailing and Materials


    3 hours
    Study of materials and their installation for interior construction. Students will develop details and specifications for interior components including floors, walls, ceilings, glazing, millwork, and cabinetry. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , ART 275 , FACS 140 , and FACS 245 /FACS 246 . UG
  
  • FACS 347 - Lighting and Building Codes


    3 hours
    Emphasis is placed on lighting design in the human environment - interior building codes, standards, and regulations utilized in the design process. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140  and FACS 245  and FACS 246 . UG
  
  • FACS 351 - Sociology of Family


    3 hours
    Same as SOCY 351 . UG
  
  • FACS 356 - Retail Merchandising


    3 hours
    A study of the role of modern retailing in the process of meeting marketing needs. Students will be challenged to develop a retail prospective of the marketplace and will be equipped with the basic principles of retail management and merchandising. Prerequisite(s): FACS 496  should be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite by Fashion Merchandising majors. UG
  
  • FACS 357 - History of Architecture and Interior Design I


    3 hours
    Survey of architecture, interiors, and furnishings from antiquity to the late nineteenth century. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , FACS 140 , and FACS 245 . UG
  
  • FACS 358 - History of Architecture and Interior Design II


    3 hours
    Survey of architecture, interiors, and furnishings from late nineteenth century to the present. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , FACS 140 , and FACS 245 . UG
  
  • FACS 360 - Child Family Relations


    3 hours
    This course introduces the student to theoretical approaches in parent child interaction. It discusses basic strategies and skills for effective parenting. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211  or FACS 262 . UG
  
  • FACS 364 - Early Childhood Physical Growth and Motor Development


    3 hours
    Drawing from concepts of child development, content will focus on children prenatally to age 5 and the changes in motor development and behavior due to the interaction of environmental and biological factors.  Content will include interactions of physical, cognitive, and personal-social development as it relates to the acquisition of motor skills.  In addition, students will study the development of visual and auditory perception during the prenatal period, infancy and early childhood.  Includes field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 , FACS 226  and FACS 262 . UG
  
  • FACS 365 - Crisis Intervention


    3 hours
    Same as SOWK 365 . UG
  
  • FACS 372 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children


    3 hours
    Course content will include a variety of formal and informal screening and assessment techniques used in early childhood settings.  An emphasis on the importance of observing young children and how to use these observations to develop strategies for learning.  The Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines for assessment will be integrated into class discussion for insight into the best practices with young children.  Includes field experience. Prerequisite(s): FACS 364   UG
  
  • FACS 380 - Nutrition Education and Counseling


    3 hours
    Nutrition education and counseling theories and techniques related to changing health behaviors of groups or individuals. Course completion requires portfolio submission to include student’s design and presentation of nutrition lessons (video and community), demonstration of nutrition counseling skills (video and community), design and production of a nutrition education material, and demonstrated use of computer presentation software. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 , FACS 330  or FACS 438 , COMM 105 , PSYC 101 . UG
  
  • FACS 398 - Research in Dietetics


    2 hours
    Basic concepts related to research methodologies and interpretation of current research in dietetics. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 331 . UG
  
  • FACS 413 - Principles of Pattern Design


    3 hours
    Interpretation of dress design developed through the medium of flat pattern; introduction to pattern-drafting. Prerequisite(s): FACS 112  or approval of instructor. UG
  
  • FACS 415 - Tailoring


    3 hours
    A study of tailoring techniques by construction of an ensemble, suit, or coat. Prerequisite(s): FACS 112  or FACS 413 , by permission. Lecture and laboratory. UG
  
  • FACS 438 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    4 hours
    Advanced study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. A case study approach will require students to integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication-nutrient interactions, and medical nutrition prescriptions. Content includes gastrointestinal, hepatic, cardiovascular, renal, diabetes, and nutrition support. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 , BIOL 247 ; FACS 126 , FACS 232 . UG
  
  • FACS 439 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    4 hours
    Advanced study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. A case study approach will require students to integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication-nutrient interactions, and medical nutrition prescriptions. Content includes disordered eating, oncology/AIDS, anemia, food allergies, trauma/surgery, and nutrition support. Includes a 45 hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 , BIOL 247 ; FACS 126 , FACS 232 . UG
  
  • FACS 440 - Nonresidential Design Studio


    4 hours
    Studies of design theory, division of space, and equipment of nonresidential interiors to meet physiological and psychological requirements. Focus on sustainable and universal design. Prerequisite(s): FACS 245 , FACS 246  and ART 275 . Recommended ART 300 . UG
  
  • FACS 455 - Food Systems Management


    3 hours
    The application of management concepts in healthcare, school, and other food or nutrition institutions. Topics include communication and documentation, quality improvement, human resources, financial management, and selected industry trends that impact the food/nutrition manager. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 110 , BSNS 160 . UG
  
  • FACS 472 - Early Childhood Program Development


    3 hours
    Course content introduces students to developing an early childhood program philosophy and carrying through to other program areas, such as leading staff, implementing curriculum, assessing children and programs, designing and furnishing the facility and working with families.  Students will explore aspects of effective program leadership, codes of professional ethics, establishing policies, and program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): FACS 252   UG
  
  • FACS 488 - Internship


    1-5 hours
    An individualized career-oriented internship. Selected learning experiences in approved work situations in food industry, fashion retail, child care, vocational career centers, or welfare agencies. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and chair of the department. UG
  
  • FACS 490 - Senior Seminar in Dietetics


    1 hour
    This capstone course is designed to prepare senior dietetics students for acceptance into the Supervised Practice Program (1200 post graduate internship hours).  The completion of these hours is a mandatory step in the credentialing process for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).  Course content will support students through the application process that will include selection of internship opportunities, development of a professional personal statement, and completion of the application packet.  Students will learn how to use DICA’s and D & D Digital application websites.  In addition, scholarship opportunities will be explored.  Professional ethics will be integrated into this course and the application process.  This course will be offered the fall semester prior to graduation. Fall only Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the dietetic program. UG
  
  • FACS 496 - Projects in Family and Consumer Sciences


    1-5 hours
    An interdisciplinary course designed to give an opportunity to supplement an area of interest in family and consumer sciences. Contracted work by each student includes research or application in the various areas of family and consumer sciences (e.g., consumer economics, management, interior design, nutrition studies, clothing, textiles and visual merchandising). UG
  
  • FACS 498 - Professionalism, Issues, and Actions


    2 hours
    History and philosophy of family and consumer sciences, current issues in the field, and strategies for professional involvement. UG

Fine Arts

  
  • FIN 105 - Fine Arts


    3 hours
    The topics covered include an examination of the elements and principles of art, study of the major periods of art and architecture, from the Egyptians to the present, and a survey of music and its development from medieval times to the present. CS
  
  • FINA 101 - Introduction to Fine Arts


    3 hours
    A general education course designed to give the student a basic understanding of the visual arts that one would encounter in everyday life. The music portion of this course is designed to give the student some experience in listening to different genres of music. The basics of music will be covered along with an overview of music history. UG

French

  
  • FREN 101 - Elementary French I


    4 hours
    A comprehensive elementary course that includes grammar, pronunciation, oral practice, written composition, and culture. UG
  
  • FREN 102 - Elementary French II


    4 hours
    A continuation of FREN 101  with additional emphasis on reading. Prerequisite(s): FREN 101  or two years high school French. UG
  
  • FREN 211 - Intermediate French I


    3 hours
    A review of French grammar with emphasis on the application of rules of usage as the students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite(s): FREN 102  or 3-4 years of high school French. UG
  
  • FREN 212 - Intermediate French II


    3 hours
    A continuation of Intermediate French I with increasing emphasis on the more complex aspects of French grammar. As in Intermediate French I, development of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills remains integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): FREN 211 . UG
  
  • FREN 325 - Francophone Culture and Civilization


    3 hours
    A survey of the history, geography, culture, and philosophy of the Francophone world as integral part of the Francophonie. Prerequisite(s): FREN 212  or consent of instructor. UG
  
  • FREN 342 - Advanced French Conversation


    3 hours
    The course is designed to focus on the students’ grammatical competence and communicative competence through the reading, presentations, and discussions of the contemporary topics. Prerequisite(s): FREN 325  or consent of instructor. UG

General Studies

  
  • GNS 200 - Career Portfolio Development


    3 hours
    GNS 200 will help students identify areas of learning they may want to have evaluated for college-level equivalency.  The course will also guide students through preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio or prior learning through LearningCounts.org. CS
  
  • GNST 093 - Basic Writing Skills


    4 hours
    Helps to diagnose and remediate deficiencies in grammar, usage, sentence structure, and writing. Introduces students to the writing process, promotes writing based on readings, and encourages writing confidence. Placement in this course is determined by the ACT English score. For students placed in this course, it is prerequisite to ENGL 109 - College Writing I . This course does not count in the grade point average calculation or toward the 128 hour graduation requirement. Four classroom/lab periods. UG
  
  • GNST 095 - Intermediate Algebra


    4 hours
    A second course in algebra covering the standard topics through systems of equations. Equivalent to the second year of high-school algebra. Prerequisite(s): Math ACT score of 14 or above, or passing a course in Basic Algebra. This course does not apply to degree requirements. UG
  
  • GNST 101 - Essentials of Learning


    3 hours
    A course of basic instructional guidance designed for students who do not meet regular admissions criteria. The course emphasizes effective study skills techniques and exposure to a variety of learning strategies appropriate for courses across the curriculum. In addition, the course emphasizes that study skills are also career and life-learning skills. UG
  
  • GNST 105 - Learning Success Strategies


    3 hours
    This course is an in-depth exposure to the principles of learning how to learn by using an interdisciplinary approach to the development of academic skills. Topics include learning theory, learning styles, organizational skills, motivation, accountability, and applied learning behaviors for learning across the curriculum. Students will evaluate their own academic performance and develop a personal academic success plan for improving their academic standing. This course is required for second semester freshman whose first semester grade point average does not meet the academic requirement of good standing (1.500 gpa). UG
  
  • GNST 110 - Freshman Seminar: Connections


    1 hour
    A required seminar designed to introduce freshmen to the university learning experience and the mission of Olivet Nazarene University. This course also facilitates in the academic advising process. Activities include classroom instruction, academic convocations, and academic advising sessions. UG
  
  • GNST 300 - Academic Advising Assistantship


    1 hour
    A credit course for upper division students selected to assist as an adviser in the freshmen advising program.  Responsibilities consist of participation in an in-service workshop, one summer freshman orientation, and assistance in weekly freshman advising sessions.  Pass/Fail grading. UG
 

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