Summer 2024

An introductory course emphasizing the processes of science and the fundamentals of biology. Includes a basic introduction to molecules, cells and metabolism, the flow of genetic information, evolutionary theory, and ecological processes. Connects life science concepts to the understanding of everyday concerns such as human health. Designed for the non-science major and meets UNR core curriculum science requirement; cannot be used for credit toward biology major. Three lecture hours per week and four laboratory experiences throughout the semester.

Supervised experience in a Community Nutrition setting. Application of classroom theories to actual situations. Registration requires approval of the instructor. This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. The Practicum provides a total of 150 hours supervised experience in the area of Community Nutrition. The student will interact and apply appropriate nutrition assistance based on the age, health, cultural background and medical needs of the patients/clients. Experience sites may include: senior residence facilities, senior centers, WIC offices, or public feeding programs.***Department Consent Required***

Descriptive statistics, probability models, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression analysis, and special topics.

The development of a basic medical vocabulary used to describe the body's anatomical systems with emphasis on the definition, use, spelling and pronunciation of terms. Attention will be focused on disease, normal body structure and function and pharmacology terminology.

Identities, ideas, and institutions from pre-contact to present, emphasizing civil rights, liberty, individualism, federalism, environmentalism, urbanization, industrialization, and cultural diversity. Satisfies the U.S. and Nevada Constitution requirements.

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed. Course provides additional assistance in comprehensive writing and reading skills.

This course is designed to introduce the Paramedic student to the advanced life support prehospital operations. The student will also become familiar with procedures and care provided by paramedics in the field, and will be a third person on a paramedic rescue unit and will work directly with his or her paramedic preceptor. This course satisfies 30 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements

An introductory course examining evolution and adaptation in organisms. Includes a review of history of the scientific process, Darwinian and Neo-Darwinian evolution, introduction to genetic variation, natural and artificial selection, theories on the origin of life, human evolution and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Three hours of lecture per week and four labs per semester.

Explore fundamental principles of management including concepts such as planning, organizing, leading, decision making, and more as you develop practical skills in an active learning environment. Discover tools to support your future management success as you discuss topics such as human resources, stress, sexual harassment, culture setting, motivation, and other key leadership issues.

The study of statistical methods, induction and the design of experiments which allow the estimation and testing of claims based on sample information. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, times series analysis, nonparametric and statistical process control.