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  • FSHD 3570: Adolescent Development: 9 - 18

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A study of theories regarding adolescent biological, cognitive, social, and psychological development. Current issues related to adolescent development are identified and analyzed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe the biological, cognitive, psychological, and social aspects of adolescent development and apply appropriate theories to each domain. 2. Identify and describe cultural, ethnic, and gender differences among youth and adolescents. 3. Research and interpret a current central issue or problem related to youth and adolescent development. 4. Practice and utilize essential skills, abilities, and attitudes when working with youth and adolescents. FA
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  • FSHD 3995: Field Work with Young Children

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed for students working with young children in an early childhood setting. Focuses on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of young children, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and strategies addressing guidance of young children. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify developmentally appropriate guidance strategies and interpret child guidance experiences in an early childhood setting. 2. Create a daily schedule for an early childhood program. 3. Identify and explain how principles of child development and learning are used to enhance learning experiences. 4. Attend and complete required hours in Field Experience. Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the Trailblazer Child and Youth Program. FA, SP, SU
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  • FSHD 4270: Play as Intervention

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    In this course, students will become acquainted with the application of play methodologies in diverse intervention settings involving children and adolescents. The curriculum is intended to establish an understanding of both classical and contemporary theories of play. Emphasizing a developmental perspective and family-centric approaches, the course delves into the exploration of play across various stages of child development from birth through adolescence, equipping students with the requisite skills to adeptly facilitate both structured and unstructured play sessions. Additionally, the course addresses the use of assessment, to provide students with tools to evaluate and tailor play interventions to meet the unique needs of diverse children within varied environments. This course provides foundational learning about play for persons wanting to pursue careers such as Child Life Specialist, Family Life Educator, or Family Therapist, or for use in one's own parenting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Analyze classical and contemporary theories of play. 2. Describe changes in play across developmental stages from infancy through adolescence. 3. Use assessments to aid in designing play sessions. 4. Demonstrate skills to facilitate play for intervention purposes. 5. Apply appropriate techniques of play based on children's age and context of play. 6. Examine considerations for use of play with special populations. 7. Analyze family-centric approaches to engage the family system in play. SP
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  • FSHD 4480: Community Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Introduction to public health nutrition, epidemiology, food programs, and national nutrition monitoring. ***Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Evaluate the concept of community nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. 2. Analyze the scope of work and roles of community nutrition professionals. 3. Practice procedures in assessing populations and developing, managing, and evaluating community nutrition programs and services. 4. Evaluate the community nutrition component of community, state, federal and international agencies. Prerequisites: FSHD 1020 and FSHD 2020 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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  • FSHD 4500: Family Life Education Methodology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides students with practical principles to develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain effective family life education programs. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Craft individual teaching philosophies. 2. Compare, contrast, and practice applying Family Life Education (FLE) pedagogy. 3. Evaluate program outcomes. 4. Develop outreach/marketing plans for Family Life Education programs to reach diverse audiences. 5. Develop connections to local community agencies to advance Family Life Education. Prerequisites: FSHD 2660 or FSHD 1150 and FSHD 3300; or Instructor Approval. FA
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  • GEO 1010: Introduction to Geology (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills Physical Science General Education requirement. Focuses on the physical dynamics of the natural environment, delineating its geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere components, and their global patterns of interaction. Highlights the processes of science that underpin this systemic view of the world. Emphasizes issues of resource availability, along with their political and social ramifications. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges natural hazards present to civilization, worldwide. The extraordinary geology of the region surrounding Utah Tech is featured in many textbook and lecture examples. One field trip required. GEO 1015 OR GEO 2000R lab course recommended. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how the scientific method works and outline how it is employed. 2. Explain the formation of the Solar System Earth, and Earth systems, how earth systems have changed through time, and how they are predicted to change in the future as consequences of both natural and man-made processes. 3. Explain and model the fundamentals of how plate tectonics works, including the formation of geologic structures, the mechanics of earthquakes, and tectonics-related geologic hazards. 4. Identify various Earth Materials, explain how they form and are classified, assess their usefulness for humans as natural resources, and explain their involvement in geologic hazards. 5. Explain how surface processes work, generate and transport sediment, shape the Earth's surface, and affect the distribution of geologic hazards. 6. Explain how stratigraphic and radiometric dating work, are used to determine the age of a rock, and bracket events in Earth history. FA, SP, SU
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  • GEO 1015: Introduction to Geology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with Geology 1010. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and employ the scientific method. 2. Identify and classify minerals and for what they are used. 3. Identify the three types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic), explaining how they form, and detailing their classifications. 4. Explain how stratigraphic and radiometric dating work and are used in determining the age of a rock. 5. Explain and modeling the fundamentals of how plate tectonics works, including the formation of geologic structures and the mechanics of earthquakes. 6. Identify pertinent features generated by surface processes from photographs and diagrams. Course fee required. Corequisite: GEO 1010. FA, SP
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  • GEO 1020: Life of the Past (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for non-Science majors. General survey of historical Geology focusing on the relationship between the tectonic history of the Earth, the evolution of life through time, and the histories of the Earth and life and the complex interactions between them. GEO 1025 lab course recommended but not required. One field trip required. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand what science is, how science works, and how science progresses. 2. Understand the basis of physical sciences (especially geology) and evolution, and communicate scientific ideas via written and/or oral assignments. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for the internal and external processes on Earth today. 4. Identify and describe Earth materials and landforms. 5. Apply basic geologic principles to understand the orders, rates, and superimposition of dynamic geologic processes. 6. Integrate and apply information learned in lecture and exercises in the field. Course fee required.
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  • GEO 1040: Introduction to Dinosaurs (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement. Utilizes the popular subject matter of dinosaurs to teach basic principles of geology, biology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy, with some basic math (algebra). Successful completion of this interdisciplinary course contributes to an understanding of science and scientific concepts as well as their applications in a multitude of disciplines. GEO 1045 lab course recommended but not required. One field trip required. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and employ the scientific method. 2. Explain and model the fundamentals of how plate tectonics works, including the formation of geologic structures. 3. Identify the three types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic), explaining how they form, and detailing their classifications. 4. Identify the types of fossils and detailing how they form, how they occur in sedimentary rocks, and how sedimentary rocks tell about ancient environments. 5. Explain how stratigraphic and radiometric dating work and are used in determining the age of a rock or fossil. 6. Identify various vertebrate skeletal anatomical structures. 7. Identify and explaining the principles of evolution and systematics as a classification system based on evolution. 8. Accurately reading cladograms and explaining how they are generated. 9. Identify the kinds of dinosaurs (in a systematic and anatomical framework). 10. Explain how we understand dinosaurs as living animals - their restoration, behavior, diet, reproduction, physiology, growth, and extinction. ?? Course fee required. FA
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  • GEO 1045: Introduction to Dinosaurs Laboratory (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with GEO 1040. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and employ the scientific method. 2. Identify and classify sedimentary rocks, and explaining how their sediments are generated and how they affect fossilization. 3. Explain and model the fundamentals of how plate tectonics works, including the formation of geologic structures. 4. Identify the types of fossils. 5. Explain how sedimentary processes work and can be recognized, and the basics of taphonomy. 6. Explain how stratigraphic and radiometric dating work and are used in determining the age of a rock. 7. Identify various vertebrate anatomical structures and hypothesizing their functional morphologies. 8. Explain evolution by natural selection. 9. Employ the fundamentals of phylogenetic practices. 10. Identify basic characteristics of ornithischian and saurischian dinosaurs and hypothesize their functions. Course fee required. Corequisite: GEO 1040. FA
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