Riverland Community College

This course explores the role of nutrition in promoting, maintaining, and improving the health of the human body. Traditional aspects of nutrition will be studied, as well as emerging issues and nutritional controversies. This course will focus on the science of nutrition, including nutrients and nutritional needs over the lifespan. This course will also cover the application of the principles of nutrition as they relate to individual food choices, health behaviors, public health, wellness, obesity, eating disorders, the use of supplements and botanicals, and the prevention of chronic disease. Issues facing society including food safety and sustainability will also be covered.

      MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 2/CT); (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is designed to assist students in understanding the need for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for optimal wellness. Individual fitness assessments will be used along with identifying target behaviors for goal setting and barriers to change. Balancing nutrition with an exercise program for success in weight management will also be covered. 

(2 Cr - 1 lect, 1 lab)

This course is an introduction to exercise science, physical education (K-12 teaching) and sport, as well as other related human performance studies. History, philosophy, ethics and values, as well as career opportunities, and trends in these related fields will also be covered.

(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course teaches fundamental isotonic and isometric exercises along with specific exercises to meet the needs of the student.  A program will be designed to develop and maintain the student’s physique, efficiency and movement, and fitness for daily living.

(1 Cr - 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course will prepare students to apply scientifically sound principles to strength and conditioning programs as fitness field professionals. All health and skill related components of fitness will be assessed and applied to different training methods. Students will learn appropriate exercise program design, safe exercise technique, and assessment for client strength and conditioning improvement. Content covered will help prepare students for personal trainer certification through one of the national credentialing associations.

This is an introductory college writing course designed to help students develop effective writing skills for college level work.  Students learn to generate ideas and organize them into unified, coherent essays.  Methods of instruction vary, but most sections combine individual conferences and peer review with regular class meetings.  Prerequisites:  A grade of C or higher in ENGL 0960 or appropriate placement score.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and Goal 2/CT); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This second semester composition course is designed as a continuation of ENGL 1101.  It teaches the skills needed to write clear and coherent essays using different modes of expository prose such as process, comparison and contrast, classification, and definition.  It will culminate in the study of argumentative writing in which the student learns to defend a position and argue a thesis with reason and evidence.  Prerequisite:  ENGL 1101

MnTC (Goal 1/CM and Goal 2/CT); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course focuses on the theory and practice of public communication including individual and group presentations.  This course emphasizes audience analysis, organization, content development including topic selection and speaking ethics.  Students will prepare and deliver a variety of both individual and group presentations and demonstrate an ability to apply research from diverse sources.  Students should expect to reduce speech apprehension and develop self-confidence in their ability to communicate in public.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and 9/EC); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is the first semester of a two-semester course sequence in general biology. Topics include the scientific method, characteristics of life, biological chemistry, cell and membrane structure and function, enzymes, metabolism, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, the structure of DNA, and protein synthesis. This course includes laboratory exercises and experimentation that illustrate core principles covered in the course. CHEM 1121 or 1201 or 1210 is recommended prior to taking this course. MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 2/CT); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This is a laboratory science course covering the principles of general, organic and biological chemistry with emphasis on chemical applications in biological systems.  Topics include the scientific method, atomic theory, chemical bonding, organic functional groups, biological chemicals, and metabolic processes.

      MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 10/PE); (3 Cr - 2 lect, 1 lab)

This course is the first semester of a two-semester course in human anatomy and physiology. Basic concepts in biology are covered in the first part of the course including the scientific method, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, cell division, genetics, and DNA structure and function. The second part of the course includes histology and the integumentary system, as well as the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.  Prerequisite: CHEM 1121 or 1202.

MnTC (Goal 3/NS and Goal 2/CT); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This course is the second semester of a two-semester course in human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, the lymphatic and immune system, digestive system, urinary system, and the reproductive system. Acid-base and fluid balances, human embryology and development are also covered.   Prerequisite:  BIOL 2021. 

MnTC (Goal 3/NS and Goal 2/CT); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This course is an introduction of basic statistical methods including sampling, analyzing a research study, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing of means and proportions, Chi-square, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression. The use of statistical software is included in this course. College-level reading ability in English is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: Math 0660 or appropriate placement in course based on Multiple Measures for Course Placement – Math Decision Band Chart. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (4 Cr - 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces the student to general topics in psychology and is designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology and human behavior. Topics include psychology as a behavioral science, the scientific method, biological foundations of behavior, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, language, intelligence, motivation, emotion, lifespan development, social psychology, stress and coping, and a brief overview of psychological disorders and therapies.

• MnTC (Goal 5/SS and Goal 7A/HD);

• (4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course addresses major health concerns, common health threats, optimal personal health planning and current issues and topics related to overall health. Stress, fitness, nutrition addictive behaviors cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, sexuality, environmental health and social issues as well as drug and alcohol awareness and prevention are all an integral part of this course.   

(3Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This course provides basic principles, knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the effects of injury and sudden illness. Standard first aid, infant, child, adult (one and two person) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with hands on application are covered for certification.  Recognizing bone and tissue injuries, head trauma (including concussion guidelines), bleeding emergencies, splinting, and sudden illnesses are also covered. Students will be certified by the American Heart Association (ASA) in first aid and CPR.

(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course is centered on participation and the acquisition of skills in aerobic and anaerobic activities, such as weight lifting, cardiovascular endurance exercises, stretching, pilates, circuit training, total body resistance (TRX) and other various fitness activities.

(1 Cr - 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course is a study of sport from a psychological and social perspective for coaches and individuals who are interested in careers in this area, or for those who participate in physical activity and sport.  This course covers the issues that confront the world of sport and their collective effects on society.  Motivation, imagery, stress, communication and competition along with their effects on sport and performance will also be studied.

(3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is an introduction to the prevention and care of athletic related injuries for coaches, athletes, exercise enthusiasts, or those interested in human performance fields, including athletic related injury recognition and management as well as techniques in taping.

(2 Cr – 1 lect, 1 lab)