MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

during class time in order to demonstrate various procedures and treatment process methods. Laboratory work may include demonstrations or hands-on testing. ENVHEL-147 Credits: 3 Water/Wastewater Operations – Industrial The process basics and operational procedures for treating industrial wastewater are studied. Emphasis is placed on proper operation and maintenance, chemical safety, sampling, remedial measures, waste minimization, recordkeeping, and typical wastewater treatment process problems encountered in both the industrial and the food and beverage industries. This course includes fi eld trips. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-145. ENVHEL-173 Credits: 3 Environmental Bacteriology Principles dealing with microbiological organisms, with emphasis on bacteriological applications to the environmental health fi eld, are covered in this course. Students conduct laboratory procedures utilized in the fi eld according to standard methods. Environmental parameters include water, milk, food, and inanimate surfaces. Interpretations of laboratory results are based on applicable standards. EYI – Enhanced Yoga Instruction (Department 546) EYI-101 Credits: 1 History and Foundation of Yoga Basic overview of the history of yoga and the philosophies leading to the modern-day yoga practice, with emphasis on the yoga sutras. The fundamentals of both Sanskrit and medical terminology will be covered with focus on pre fi xes, suf fi xes, and root words. Symptomatic and therapeutic terms relating to the musculoskeletal system will be emphasized. EYI-110 Credits: 3 Functional Movement Examines anatomy and kinesiology with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Movements speci fi c to yoga will be covered with application of knowledge useful for all movement modalities. Students will be able to apply knowledge to assess and assist future students/clients in functional alignment for injury prevention. EYI-120 Credits: 2 Asana, Sequencing and Structure Study of the archetypes of poses (asana), looking at anatomical function within each posture. Sanskrit will be reviewed for understanding of pose names. The fundamentals of the how and why of sequencing will be covered for each of the basic style of class: fl ow, hatha and yin. Students will prove their understanding of how to sequence a class by creating and teaching a fl ow, hatha, and yin class.

FIN-120

Credits: 3

EYI-130

Credits: 2

Introduction to Money, Banking and Financial Markets An introduction to the essential elements of money, banking and fi nancial markets while emphasizing the relevance of each in the economy. Topics include fi nancial markets and instruments, fi nancial institutions, central banking, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System, and business cycles. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIN-110 or ACCTG-111 and ECON-195 or any 200-level ECON course. FIN-122 Credits: 3 Investment Principles In this course, students are presented with the information, tools and guidance needed to make educated investing decisions. The investment simulation project provides hands-on experience stock trading and structuring a portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Complete ACCTG-110 or ACCTG-111. FIN-170 Credits: 3 Credit Management This course provides the knowledge and tools to establish, manage, analyze and control both consumer and business credit. Topics include the credit process, credit management policies and procedures, fi nancial statement analysis, and regulation of consumer credit. FIN-180 Credits: 3 Corporate Financial Management Corporate Financial Management is a capstone course for the Banking and Financial Services program. Emphasis is placed on interpreting and analyzing fi nancial statements and fi nancing decisions. Course takes an analytical approach around the balance sheet and the impact business decisions have on it. Prerequisite(s): Complete ACCTG-113 and ACCTG-122. FIRE – Fire Protection Technician (Department 503) FIRE-104 Credits: 3 Fire Internship This course provides an opportunity for students to experience learning, and insight into, fi re department organization and procedures. Students are assigned to a local fi re department, where they can apply knowledge and skills they learned in the classroom while performing the same duties as a working member of that department. Prerequisite(s): Complete EMS-301 or EMS-192. FIRE-114 Credits: 3 Employability Skills Employability Skills is a course designed to fi ne tune the student’s skills, knowledge and abilities and apply them to the application or promotion process within the Fire Service. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-142, FIRE-143, FIRE-153, FIRE-191, FIRE-192 and FIRE-193.

Mindfulness and Meditation Five basic forms of meditation will be taught, and students will then teach each form within a practical. Students will experience an eight-week mindfulness practice for application in their own lives in conjunction with learning how to lead students/clients in mindfulness practices. EYI-140 Credits: 1 Business Ethics in Yoga Students will learn the fundamentals of how to register with the Yoga Alliance and market themselves as a teacher. They will also learn how to conduct themselves within the scope of practice and within the ethical guidelines of the Yoga Alliance and healthcare professionals. EYI-210 Credits: 2 Energetics and Subtle Body Overview of the energetics of the body (chakras, koshas, and vayus). Pranayama (breath) practices and mudras will also be covered. EYI-220 Credits: 3 Anatomical Variations In-depth look at the skeletal variances within human anatomy and how that will affect students within the asana pose. Students will learn how to work with different disease processes, injuries, and special needs populations, growing skills for interdisciplinary collaboration. EYI-230 Credits: 2 Teaching Methodology This course will enable students to utilize a basic understanding of principles and methods of teaching to best serve their student base. The main focus will be on adult learners, but some basic information will be covered for teaching Adaptive Yoga This course will cover the adaptation of the yoga practices (asana, mudra, and pranayama) to people with disabilities. Chronic illness as well as common injuries will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete EYI-311. FIN – Finance (Department 114) FIN-110 Credits: 3 Principles of Banking An entry-level course designed to provide students who are new to banking a general understanding of the industry. Principles of Banking introduces fundamental banking concepts and principles, the basics of how banks operate as service providers and businesses, their obligation to operate in a safe and sound manner and manage risks, and the responsibilities of bank employees in a customer-focused fi nancial services environment. children. EYI-240 Credits: 1

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