HIS 232 - HISTORY OF THE COLD WAR 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and / or RDG 002 . The course deals with one of the most significant areas of contemporary international conflict and tension : the mutual relationships among the United States , Russia , and China . Students probe the origins and development of the Cold War and peace in the 20th century .
HIS 255 - THE CIVIL WAR & RECONSTRUCTION 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and / or RDG 002 / The era of the Civil War and Reconstruction was the most traumatic in American history . The nation underwent an orgy of bloodshed and hatred , the aftereffects of which can still be seen to this day . This course examines the events and personalities of that turbulent era during which the nation was forged .
POL 205 - AMERICAN NAT ' L GOVERNMENT 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and / or RDG 002 . An exploration of some of the significant areas and issues of contemporary American government and politics . Among the topics included are the scope of government activity in the United States today , the Constitution of the United States , and the evolution and operation of such political institutions as the Presidency , Congress , the Supreme Court and the political parties .
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS
HTL 162 - HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES 3 CR . Advanced management techniques and problems confronting the hotelmotel industry . Emphasis on personnel and labor relations . Dimensions of personnel management and responsibilities , operational problems of seasonal arrangements and various aspects of employee development and career potential are covered . Current and future industry-wide trends and problems are also investigated .
HTL 171 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS 3 CR . An introduction to food and beverage management , including the elements of stewarding , staffing , budgeting , purchasing , ordering , receiving , storage and control . Topics include equipment layout and design , sanitation and analysis of the food and beverage operation in relation to the lodging facility .
NTR 158 - SOCIAL & CULT ASPECTS OF FOOD 3 CR . This course is an exploration of the social , cultural and religious aspects of food in different countries and nationalities with emphasis on ethnic groups in the United States . The food habits of various groups , identification of ethnic foods and terminology , dietary rationales , and the economics of dietary intake will be investigated . The emphasis of this course is on developing cultural competency and sensitivity to various ethnic groups . It includes cultural foods taste testing and nutritional counseling of people from various cultures .
NTR 192 - PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE 3 CR . This course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of the composition of foods , their nutritional impact and the chemical , physical and biological interactions that occur during production and processing of food products . The impact of ingredient interactions , substitutions , formulation and storage will be evaluated using sensory , physical and scientific methodology to determine quantitative and qualitative attributes .
NTR 195 - NUTRITION LIFE CYCLE 3 CR . This course stresses the practical application of nutritional concepts from pregnancy and birth through old age . Strategies for handling nutrition related problems , including infant feeding , introduction of solid foods , picky eaters , obesity issues , eating disorders , the use of nutritional supplements , sports nutrition , food guides and standards and label reading are among the subjects investigated .
NTR 198 - NUTRITION FOR HEALTHCARE PROF 3 CR . This course emphasizes general issues in the nutritional care and assessment of patients utilized by healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities . Topics include : Introduction to Nutrients , Digestion , Absorption and Metabolism of Nutrients , Life Cycles , Nutritional Assessment of Patients , Introduction to Diet Therapy and Nutrition Support Practices .
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
LAS 101 – INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 3 CR . This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of the diverse nations , traditions , experiences , and concerns of the peoples in Latin America . Class , race , and ethnicity issues , gender , language , and identity will be explored through a variety of media . Sociological , political , literary , historical , and theoretical contexts will frame the examination of subjects such as family , religion , ideological perspectives , ( neo ) colonialism , labor , the state , the economy , the environment , and the arts .
LAS 105 – INTRODUCTION TO LATINL / A IN THE U . S . 3 CR . This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of Latinas and Latinos in the U . S . Students will examine the integration of various groups such as Puerto Rican , Mexican-American , Cuban , and Central American into a large society ; the diverse contributions made by and issues facing the communities : immigration , assimilation , racism , identity , bilingualism , generational differences , political representation , social and economic status , education , and forms of art ; music and entertainment .
LEGAL STUDIES
LAW 103 - BUSINESS LAW I 3 CR . An overview of the Law and the American legal system and court structure ; an extensive study of the basic principles of the law of contracts , sales , and security devices .
LAW 104 - BUSINESS LAW II 3 CR . Prerequisites : LAW 103 . The legal aspects of business including basic principles of real and personal property , bailments , wills and intestate succession . It will also cover business arrangements including partnerships , corporations , limited liability companies as well as commercial paper .
LAW 105 - INTRODUCTION TO CURRENT LAW 3 CR . The course explores the structure and function of our judicial system , focusing on basic areas of civil law including those dealing with employment , housing , marriage , contracts and banking . Legal transactions such as wills , mortgages and leases will be analyzed . The course prepares students for the myriad of real life situations they will encounter . For non-business majors only .
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