Spring 2024

This course is an introduction and overview of the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics include: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, an overview of child care licensing and regulation, professional development in ECE, working with families, designing the classroom environment, ethical conduct, daily schedules, curriculum planning, positive guidance, child development, components of the early care and education system, and current trends and issues in ECE. The course also emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in the field.

Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting entry-level skills for those students requiring formal training, new hires, and on the job trained assistants. Introduction to the history of dental assisting, general dental anatomy, professional and legal aspects of dental assisting. Introduction to medical emergencies in the dental office, patient pain, and anxiety control. Introduction to basic preventative, restorative, and laboratory procedures. Including moisture control, alginate impressions, office pours, coronal polishing, and sealants. Hybrid course online and mandatory lab meetings.

Learn to treat skeletal muscle immobility and pain using myofascial release by relaxing contracted muscles through both the superficial fascia and deep fascia, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

Through lecture and hands-on cooking, students explore seven important classical and trendy cuisines and some of their food specialties - French, German, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and Caribbean. Authentic recipes and ingredients will be utilized. Correct cooking techniques and authentic traditional seasoning are emphasized.

Course introduces students to the three main items of the cold kitchen; reception foods, canapes and hors d' oeuvres and buffet arrangements. Students gain hands-on experience in the production of pate, galantines, terrines, salads and other foods that enhance buffets. Students will also be introduced to the use of aspic, techniques of food sculpture and ice carving, plus modern ways of decorating and arranging platters.

This course is for individuals in the 4th year of the Cement Mason's apprenticeship program. This course is taken twice in the fourth year.

This will be an introductory course for practical understanding of automation systems and common maintenance practices. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This course explores the fundamental components and interactions of earth's natural systems, the relationships between humans and environment, and solutions to current and potential environmental problems.

Sociological principles underlying the development of culture, structure and function of society, human groups, institutions, deviance, stratification and social change. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

Learning of repertory and new choreography leading to formal and informal performance opportunities. Repeatable up to four credits.