Scottsdale Community College 2014-15 Catalog
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w w w . s c o t t s d a l e c c . e d u SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Courses Courses 247 2014-2015 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK *Go to page 50 for more information on SUN courses. a quality setting. Prerequisites: None. TQM101 or TQM101AA and TQM101AB are recommended. (TQM200 is offered in online format.) WELLNESS EDUCATION WED HPERD Division PE 149 480.423.6606 WED151 3 credits 3 periods Introduction to Alternative Medicine Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites: None. WED162 1 credit 1 period Meditation and Wellness Physiology of meditation and its effects on physical and mental health; scholastic abilities and interpersonal relationships; differentiation between meditation and other relaxation techniques. Prerequisites: None. WED165 2 credits 2 periods Overview of Massage Therapy History of massage; overview of bodywork systems; benefits and indications of massage; legal requirements for practice in Arizona. Prerequisites: None. WED172 1 credit 1 period Overview of Herbal Remedies History and evolution of herbs for healing applications. Preparation, usage, and effects of certain herbs used for healing purposes. Basic literature review skills in the area of herbal medicine. Prerequisites: None. (WED172 is not offered every semester.) WED181 1 credit 1 period Essential Oil Properties and Formulations Focuses on the benefits of individual plant oils, profiling past to present day uses and documented properties; experiential evaluation of the oils; how to formulate topical blends; oil substitution using less expensive oils; hands-on learning. Prerequisites: None. (WED181 is not offered every semester.) WED183 2 credits 2 periods Introduction to Ayurvedic Principles Introduction to Ayurveda: "the science of life"; a complete system of balancing the body, mind and spirit, originating from ancient India. Introduction to foundational Ayurvedic principles, health philosophy and self assessment of basic constitution. Application of basic health and self care practices such as food selection and preparation, exercise and movement, renewal and restoration activities, environmental influences to promote health and well- being. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: WED183 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. (WED183 is not offered every semester.) WED185 2 credits 2 periods Overview of Movement Therapy Systems Definition of health, exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health, various therapeutic modalities, identification of strengths and limitation of movement based therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the physical or movement therapy area. Prerequisites: None. (WED185 is not offered every semester.) WED195AA-AC 0.5-2 credits 1-2 periods Special Topics in Wellness Education Introduction to current topics and contemporary issues related to developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Focuses on a variety of techniques and strategies to promote wellness. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: WED195AA-AC may be repeated for credit. WED218 1 credit 1 period Aromatherapy Physiology of aromatherapy; methods of use; preparation of oils; uses in sports, beauty care, massage, child care, health care, at work, and in the home. Prerequisites: None. WED282AA-AC 1-3 credits 1-3 periods Service-Learning Experience in Wellness Education Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Note: WED282AA-AC may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. WORLD LANGUAGES English, World Languages and Journalism Division LC 305 480.423.6459 The foreign language conversation courses (115, 116, 225, 226) qualify as general elective credit. Courses numbered 201 and 202 qualify as a global awareness requirement or for fulfillment of the foreign language requirement at the state universities. Courses numbered 265 and 266 qualify as a global awareness and humanities requirement. These language courses are offered: French (FRE) - see page 205 Italian (ITA) - see page 214 Sign Language (SLG) - see page 236 Spanish (SPA) - see page 239 Spanish Humanities (SPH) - see page 240