2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course DescriptionsRecommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in RDNG 1000, or completion ofRDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Assessment score placement in MATH 0070or higher or completion of MATH 0030 witha grade of “C” or higher. Interest in andbasic familiarity with computers is important.Completion of CAPL1000 is recommended forthose lacking basic computing skills.Global StudiesIntroduction to Global StudiesGST 2010 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 05 & 08This course introduces students to the basicconcepts and various trends, perspectives andinterconnections of a global society. Studentswill examine the growing interdependenceof nations and peoples and the global issuesthat affect these relationships. Students willexplore global and regional perspectivesthrough such topics as politics, economics,medicine, technology, history, sociology, thearts, or ethics. Offered F, S, SS.Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C”or higher.HealthMedical TerminologyHLTH 1001 2 CreditsThe course includes a study of the structureof medical words/terms including the spelling,definition, pronunciation, common prefixes,suffixes, word roots, and how to combinethem to form medical words. Learningstrategies for dealing with new terminology asstudents progress in the health care field areincluded.Prerequisite: Assessment score placement inRDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 witha grade of “B” or higher.Worker Right to Know: Healthand Safety in the WorkplaceHLTH 1003 1 CreditWorker Right to Know is designed to providestudents with an understanding of thedevelopment and application of health andsafety regulations in the workplace. Topicsaddressed include the Hazard CommunicationStandard, Minnesota Right to Know,properties of hazardous substances, labelingof hazardous materials, safety practices andequipment, and the storage and disposal ofhazardous wastes. Offered F. S.Basic CPR, Red CrossHLTH 1005 1 CreditA study of citizen responder principles in areasof choking, and respiratory and cardiac arrests.This is a lab course involving adult, child, andinfant situations. Upon successful completion,students will receive American Red Crosscertification in Standard First Aid and AdultCPR plus Infant and Child CPR. Offered F, S,SS.Note: For Professional level American HeartCPR, see EMS 1010.Standard First Aid and SafetyHLTH 1010 2 CreditsA study of first aid principles and CPR. Thisis a lecture-lab course that includes victimevaluation, adult, child, and infant CPR andbasic first aid care. Upon completion, studentwill receive American Red Cross certificationin “Community First Aid CPR” with adult2-person endorsement. Offered F, S.Personal and Community HealthHLTH 1020 3 CreditsThis course explores contemporary health andwellness and implications for the individual,family, and community. The course emphasizesgeneral health topics designed to stimulatecritical thinking and awareness of whereresponsibility lies in the promotion of health inthe home and community.Women’s HealthHLTH 1035 3 CreditsThis course examines health issues affectingwomen throughout their life span. Currentguidelines for maintaining health andpromoting wellness will be included. Thecourse will examine the impact of factorssuch as race, class, gender, and sexuality onwomen’s health.Prerequisite: RDNG 0090 or higher with agrade of “C” or higher or assessment scoreplacement in RDNG 1000.Stress ManagementHLTH 1040 2 CreditsThis course is for students interested inthe study of stress and stress managementas it relates to personal health andwellness. Emphasis will be placed on stressmanagement techniques and strategies toimprove their quality of life. In addition, thiscourse investigates the perceptions of stress,personal challenges, illnesses related tostress, and time management.Human SexualityHLTH 1050 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to multiplefacets of human sexuality throughout thelifespan. It will cover the dynamics of humansexuality from many perspectives: physical,psychological, socio-cultural and legal.Consumer HealthHLTH 1055 3 CreditsThis course focuses on the knowledge and skillsneeded to be an effective health consumer.A major emphasis of the course is criticallyevaluating health issues and informationusing scientific principles, which provide aframework for making informed decisionswhen selecting healthcare, products andservices.Drug EducationHLTH 1060 3 CreditsThis course explores the physical, mental, andsocial aspects of the use and abuse of drugs.Topics include history of use, classificationsof drugs, and the effects of drug use on thefamily and society. Emphasis is placed onthe role drugs have in our society and ourresponsibility in preventing abuse.NutritionHLTH 1070 3 CreditsThis course explores the basic principles ofnutrition throughout the individual lifecycle.Nutritional choices as they relate to healthand wellness will be emphasized. Personaldietary analysis is included in this course.150 Century College 2010-2011