MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Movements specific to yoga will be cover 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: flow, hatha and yin. Students will prove their understanding of how to sequence a class by creating and teaching a flow, hatha and yin class. EYI-130 Credits: 2 Mindfulness and Meditation Five basic forms of meditation will be taught; 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 need populations, growing skills for interdisciplinary collaboration. EYI-230 Credits: 2 Teaching Methodology This course will enable students to utilize a basic understanding of principle 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 children. EYI-240 Credits: 1 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.

ENVHEL-115

Credits: 4

ENVHEL-145 Credits: 3 Water/Wastewater Operations – Municipal Operational procedures and facilities used in municipal water supply treatment and wastewater/ water reclamation treatment are studied. Methods of establishing and maintaining hydraulic flow and techniques for chemical treatment, nutrient removal and an overview of applicable regulations are integrated into the course. Field trips to local facilities are during class time in order to demonstrate various procedures and treatment process methods. Laboratory work may include demonstrations or hands-on testing. ENVHEL-146 Credits: 2 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. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-145. ENVHEL-147 Credits: 3 Industrial Wastewater Operations – Treatment 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 field trips. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-145. ENVHEL-173 Credits: 3 Environmental Bacteriology Principles dealing with microbiological organisms, with an emphasis on bacteriological applications to the environmental health field, are covered in this course. Students conduct laboratory procedures utilized in the field 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 Instructor (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 prefixes, suffixes 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.

Air Quality This study of the effects of air pollution includes the types of air pollution, their sources, and their prevention and control. Various air pollution sampling techniques and air analysis methods are performed by the student. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-101, ENVHEL-102 and ENVHEL-109. ENVHEL-119 Credits: 3 Food and Dairy Safety This course covers the application of sanitation principles necessary for food and milk protection. It includes preservation, distribution, and serving of food and milk. Also covered are the microbiology of foodborne diseases, food code compliance, mild pasteurization and testing. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-101 and ENVHEL-173. ENVHEL-127 Credits: 3 Environmental Field Projects The goals of this course are to give participants advanced training in field techniques important to environmental health and water quality assessment and research. This course emphasizes field applications through lectures and field practices. Students will deal with actual environmental issues and complete projects associated with job-readiness, professionalism on-the-job, oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-111 and ENVHEL-115. ENVHEL-128 Credits: 1 Environmental Health Internship Students will gain valuable work experience in the environmental health and water quality technology field. Students will utilize the knowledge, skills and techniques learned in the program at an approved work station under the guidance of the program instructor and employer. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-111, ENVHEL-115 and INTRN-796. ENVHEL-142 Credits: 3 Principles of Water Resources This course is the study of water and its uses which includes the history, types of surface water and groundwater sources, water quality, federal, state and local legislation, water conservation, and emerging water issues affecting human health and the environment. ENVHEL-143 Credits: 3 Environmental Management and Communications Instruction is provided to develop and/or enhance people skills essential to an environmental manager. Students will observe and apply a variety of environmental management strategies that includes NEPA, environmental impact assessments, sustainability, environmental policy, ISO 14001, and the necessary communications skills for effective and diversified management of principal determinants of environmental health. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENVHEL-111and ENVHEL-115.

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