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2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />

Course Descriptions<br />

ESCI 222V Field Geology<br />

Variable credit<br />

NOTE: May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 3 hours credit.<br />

Introduction to the methods <strong>of</strong> field investig<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />

interpret<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> geological fe<strong>at</strong>ures. The purpose and<br />

scope <strong>of</strong> the course will vary from trip to trip.<br />

ESCI 3473 Earth Resources<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: ESCI 1063<br />

Origin, classific<strong>at</strong>ion, and distribution <strong>of</strong> the Earth’s<br />

economic minerals, rocks, w<strong>at</strong>er, and fossil fuels.<br />

ESCI 3493 Environmental Science<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: 3 hours <strong>of</strong> biology or earth science<br />

NOTE: Same as BIOL 3493<br />

A survey <strong>of</strong> the environment to provide an understanding<br />

<strong>of</strong> and respect for the ecosystems upon which the<br />

human species is dependent. Fall <strong>of</strong>fering in evennumbered<br />

years.<br />

ESCI 358V N<strong>at</strong>ural History<br />

Variable credit<br />

Prerequisite: 3 hours biology or earth science<br />

NOTE: May be taken for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 3 hours credit.<br />

Same as BIOL 358V, FOR 358V, and WLF 358V.<br />

A field course in geology and biology <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />

ecosystems, consisting <strong>of</strong> travel, study, and/or research in<br />

unique n<strong>at</strong>ural areas <strong>of</strong> North America.<br />

EXSC Courses<br />

(Exercise Science)<br />

EXSC 1012 Concepts <strong>of</strong> Fitness<br />

2 credits: 1 hour lecture, 1 hour labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

This course is designed to develop understanding in the<br />

conceptual knowledge <strong>of</strong> health and fitness in the<br />

development and maintenance <strong>of</strong> human wellness<br />

through theory and labor<strong>at</strong>ory applic<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

EXSC 2151 Methods <strong>of</strong> Teaching W<strong>at</strong>er Exercise and<br />

Aerobic Dance<br />

1 credit: 1 hour lecture, 1 hour labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

This course will give an overview <strong>of</strong> methods <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

w<strong>at</strong>er exercise for special popul<strong>at</strong>ions such as those with<br />

arthritis, orthopedic impairment, obesity, heart disease,<br />

and circul<strong>at</strong>ory impairment as well as healthy<br />

popul<strong>at</strong>ions who use w<strong>at</strong>er exercise for fitness. This<br />

would include both swimming and non-swimming<br />

activities. The aerobic dance portion <strong>of</strong> the class will<br />

involve aerobic dance teacher certific<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

EXSC 2163 Sport Entrepreneurship<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

An emphasis for such careers as fitness directors, <strong>at</strong>hletic<br />

administr<strong>at</strong>ors, and sports and fitness facility directors<br />

will be included in this course. Students will gain insight<br />

into the oper<strong>at</strong>ions and financial processes <strong>of</strong> sport and<br />

fitness programs <strong>at</strong> various levels.<br />

EXSC 2173 Health Psychology<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

This course will cover the found<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> health<br />

psychology to include stress, pain, coping, behavior <strong>of</strong><br />

chronic disease, and future challenges.<br />

EXSC 3311 PACE Certific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

The student will learn proper procedure for teaching<br />

exercise to persons with arthritis.<br />

EXSC 3323 Strength and Conditioning<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture/labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

This course will teach principles <strong>of</strong> strength, flexibility,<br />

agility, speed and endurance training and practical<br />

applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> these in prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for certific<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

EXSC 4503 Exercise Prescription<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

This course will give students the knowledge <strong>of</strong> how to<br />

prescribe and administer fitness exercise for normal<br />

popul<strong>at</strong>ions and special popul<strong>at</strong>ions such as those who<br />

are diabetic, arthritic, obese, have orthopedic impairment<br />

or neurological impairment or who are in cardiac<br />

rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

EXSC 4513 Exercise Certific<strong>at</strong>ion Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prepares students to take Aerobic Dance Certific<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

Strength Coach Certific<strong>at</strong>ion, and Personal Trainer<br />

Certific<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

EXSC 4623 Community Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Internship<br />

3 credits: 3 hours internship<br />

The student will complete a nine-week internship in a<br />

senior adult rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion setting and a nine-week<br />

internship in a youth fitness setting.<br />

EXSC 4683 Methods and Technology for Exercise Science<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Designed to give prospective Exercise Science majors<br />

competencies in methods <strong>of</strong> teaching in the areas <strong>of</strong> selfcare,<br />

consumer awareness, nutrition and weight control,<br />

stress management, risk factor analysis and substance<br />

abuse.

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