ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

ETHN - Ethnic Studies
ETHN 100 INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
The course provides students with general knowledge about
racial and ethnic history, identity, and experience in the
United States.
ETHN 201 THE HISPANIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Dimensions of the Hispanic American experience, including
history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion,
social organization, and art are covered in the course.
ETHN 202 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Dimensions of the African American experience, including
history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion,
social organization, and art are covered in the course.
related behaviors. Solutions to every day nutrition problems
that lead to lifestyle enhancements are presented. This course
does not meet nutrition competency requirement for Nursing,
Early Childhood Education or HTM majors.
F&N 121 VEGETARIAN NUTRITION
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Issues to review when considering adoption of a Vegetarian
Diet. Nutrition guidelines and risk factors related to vegetarianism
are addressed. Various types of vegetarian diets and
the benefits/risks each pose are discussed. (NOTE: Course
does not meet nutrition competency requirement for Nursing,
Early Childhood Education or Hospitality and Tourism
Management majors.)
F&N 203 FOODS: THEIR SELECTION AND PREPARATION
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Principles of food selection, preparation, and meal planning.
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ETHN 313 AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN FICTION
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
This course examines fiction by African American women
during the last century, emphasizing literary, cultural, and
political aspects of the writing. the intersection of gender,
race, class, and sexuality emerge as dominant issues within
the fiction and the course as well. Both novels and short stories
are explored.
ETHN 340 LITERATURE BY WOMEN OF COLOR
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
This course focuses on literature written in English by
women of color living in the United States. Writers included
are of African American, Native American, Asian American,
and Latino/Hispanic descent. The course introduces students
to the emerging body of writing by women of color, highlighting
awareness of these women's literary contributions.
ETHN 340 examines some of the cultural differences among
these groups, as reflected in the literature. The course also
explores obstacles, particularly those related to race, gender,
and class, that women of color share. Finally, the course
enhances understanding of the experiences shared by
women from all cultures.
ETHN 390 TOPICS IN ETHNIC STUDIES
(Cr. 1 to 6)
Variable titles.
ETHN 475 ETHNIC IDENTITY IN FILM
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: COM 214 or ETHN 100
Ethnic Identity in Film explores the construction of American
ethnicity in mainstream American films. By examining films
that reflect a particular ethnic sensibility and created by an
individual of that particular ethnicity, this course will explore
ethnic values and traditions.
F&N - Foods and Nutrition
F&N 105 CURRENT ISSUES IN
NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Analysis of current nutrition controversies and food safety
concerns. This course does not satisfy the Nutrition
competency for Nursing or HTM majors.
F&N 120 NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Basic understanding of nutrition guidelines and lifestyle risk
factors related to diet. Assessment of the individual’s diet and
F&N 205 FOOD SCIENCE I
(Class 1, Lab. 5, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CHM 111 or CHM 112
Chemical and physical composition of foods: their changes
during processing, storage and preparation.
F&N 208 NUTRITION IN WOMEN’S HEALTH
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Exploration of women’s health issues with emphasis on
Nutrition. Review of current research in normal and preventative
nutrition throughout the life cycle. Focus on women as
individuals and on those who counsel and educate women.
(NOTE:Course does not meet nutrition competency requirements
for Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or Hospitality
and Tourism Management Majors. Not open to students with
credit in WOST 208.)
F&N 260 NUTRITION FOR EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Study of the basic principles of food and nutrition from pregnancy
through the primary years and methods to achieve
good nutritional status. Special emphasis on nutrition education,
legislation, and regulation in pre-school and elementary
classrooms (grades K-3). (NOTE: This course does not satisfy
the nutrition competency for Nursing or HTM majors.)
F&N 261 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH,
FITNESS, AND SPORTS
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Study of the relationship between physical fitness/sports
activity and nutrition resulting in optimum health. Special
emphasis on nutritional demands during exercise or sports
activities. Laboratory experience in the Fitness Center
required. (NOTE:This course does not satisfy the Nutrition
competency for Nursing or HTM majors.)
F&N 303 ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Basic nutrition and its application in meeting nutritional
needs of all ages.
F&N 315 FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CHM 251 and CHM 252 and BIOL 214
Basic principles of nutrition and their applications in meeting
nutritional needs during the life cycle.
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