Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 294 education in health promotion and disease prevention. Prerequisites: FON125, FON242, HCC145AA, and MAT092 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Corequisites: FON245AA. FON246AA / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS PRACTICUM III: COMMUNITY NUTRITION LECTURE Classroom preparation and training, under the instruction of a registered dietitian. Understanding of principles, knowledge and skills required in the delivery of nutrition services in community-based agencies, outpatient health care settings, and social service agencies. Includes knowledge and understanding of nutrition intervention and wellness promotion for individuals and groups across the lifespan, i.e. infants through geriatrics with a diversity of cultural, religious and social backgrounds. Competencies in the classroom met prior to their application in supervised practice settings during the practicum lab (FON246AB). Prerequisites: FON125 and FON242. Corequisite: FON246AB. FON246AB / 2 CREDITS / 10 PERIODS PRACTICUM III: COMMUNITY NUTRITION LAB Practicum experience under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Application of principles, knowledge and skills required in the delivery of nutrition services in community-based agencies, outpatient health care settings, and social service agencies. Includes nutrition intervention and wellness promotion for individuals and groups across the lifespan, i.e. infants through geriatrics with a diversity of cultural, religious and social backgrounds. Prerequisites: FON125 and FON242. Corequisite: FON246AA. FON247 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT THEORY Comprehensive study of genetic, physiological, psychological, metabolic, and environmental influences on body weight. In- depth study of the theories of body weight with emphasis on distinguishing between behavioral and biological approaches. Focus on discovering successful healthful long-term weight management strategies. Prerequisites: FON100 or FON241 or permission of instructor. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GBS - General Business GBS131 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS BUSINESS CALCULATIONS Review of basic arithmetic and application of mathematics to business problems, includes percentage, interest, discount, and markups. Prerequisites: None. GBS132 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCIAL SECURITY Principles and practices of personal and family financial planning, includes savings, budgeting, credit, buying versus renting and general principles of consumerism. Prerequisites: None.