Experiential examination of the effects human activities have on the environment. Field trips may include aquaculture facilities, commercial fishing operations, factory farms (of both plants and animals), organic farms, large-scale composting operations, sewage treatment plants, pine plantations, chip mills and power plants.
Considers how humans - individually and collectively - have understood nature, primarily drawing from philosophy, literature, history and the arts. Special emphasis upon the genre of natural history as a bridge between the questions raised by the humanities about the living world and the natural sciences.
Basic first aid and emergency concepts (CPR), as well as prevention, recognition, treatment and management of injuries and physical disabilities that effect exercise. Initial and follow-up care are studied, along with the influence of training and program design on adaptations associated with diseases, functional disabilities and injuries that affect strengthening techniques.
Presents practical as well as theoretical knowledge about the various models and protocols used in health-related fitness assessment. Focuses on developing expertise in preparation of clients for fitness testing, utilization of various modes of exercise testing and test interpretation.
Introduction to the exercise science discipline, including certification and licensure, organizations, and employment opportunities. Examines the health-fitness specialist's role in facility administration and program management, including health promotion programming, marketing, equipment maintenance, facility design and documented safety procedure.
Examination of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanical principles affecting its movement. Review of the musculoskeletal system followed by an in-depth study of how human movement occurs. Presentation of nomenclature of the body planes, axes and movement.
4 hours credit Presents practical as well as theoretical knowledge about the various modes and protocols used in graded exercise testing, basic electrocardiography and exercise prescription based on testing results. Laboratory sessions provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in performing various physiological testing procedures.
Addresses fundamental concepts in financial management such as security markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, valuation models and related global issues. Explains how financial managers help maximize the value of a firm by making capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure decisions.
Study of corporate financial policy issues within the context of value creation. Topics include in-depth analysis of advanced capital budgeting methods, capital structure policy, dividend policy, derivatives and hedging risk within the context of corporate financial policy. Case studies, application-oriented articles and daily media reports used to bridge the academic/theoretical arguments to the real life problems/situations.
Examines the capital market and marketable securities traded in the market, with emphasis on stocks and fixed income securities. Topics include portfolio theory, the efficient market hypothesis and evaluation of portfolio performance.
Covers topics including the components of fitness, nutrition, weight management, cancer, cardiovascular disease and stress management within the framework of the six dimensions of wellness. Includes both lecture and physical fitness components. Four hours per week
Introduction to the variable human character of the earth. Contemporary world problems such as population, growth, economic development, urbanization, resource utilization and human alteration of the natural environment are examined from a locational perspective.
Geographic study of countries of Africa and the Americas emphasizing their physical and cultural characteristics. Special attention to contemporary issues/problems.
