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Eastern Iowa Community College District
Catalog 2004 - 2006
 
 
 
Arts and Sciences
 
Human Development (HD)
 
 
HD:106   Critical and Creative Thinking   3 cr.
Provides training in thinking, decisionmaking, problem analysis and problem solving. The students will apply critical and creative thinking strategies to problems in a variety of personal, occupational and cultural situations.
(59.4 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:111   College Success   1 cr.
This course will assist all new college students to acquire essential skills needed for academic success. The topics covered are campus resources, classroom strategies, library skills, computer resources, and student responsibilities.
(19.8 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:112   Introduction to Reasoning   2 cr.
Studies problem-solving techniques that are necessary for critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate strategies for solving numerical, word, spatial, matrix, convergent and divergent problems. Topics include learning styles, right/left brain, memory techniques, decision making, value clarification and goal setting.
(39.6 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:118-119   Becoming a Master Student   2-3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods to be successful in school. Topics include memory development, reading and note-taking techniques, testtaking techniques, time and money management, stress reduction, selfesteem, and college policies and procedures.
(39.6-59.4 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:125   Understanding Chemical Dependency   2 cr.
This course studies a broad range of chemicals and the physiological and psychological effects on the human body and mind. The study includes behavioral implications and issues of prevention, intervention and treatment.
(39.6 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:132-134   Sex, Family and Marriage   1-3 cr.
Students explore interpersonal relationships related to love and marriage in modern society. Films, guest speakers and small group discussions will motivate class discussion exploring prerequisites to successful relationships.
(19.8-59.4 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:135   Getting Involved   1 cr.
Students will receive credit for volunteer work in a community organization or with one of the college services. Emphasis is on involvement with other people. Activities may include tutoring, working with youth or aged, or a leadership position in a college activity.
(19.8 Lec. Hrs.)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
 
 
HD:141-142   Career Decision Making   1-2 cr.
Designed to involve students in educational and occupational orientation (as related to self) and to make valid educational choices. Participants have an opportunity to investigate employment opportunities in their field of interest. The college selection process is reviewed and an appropriate curriculum for students' majors will be developed.
(19.8-39.6 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
HD:201   Honors Colloquium   2 cr.
Provides students who have a high level of academic achievement with learning opportunities beyond current curricular offerings. Through a variety of classroom and field activities, students will be challenged to use critical and creative thinking processes. Academic departments and guests will have opportunities to present enriching activities.
(39.6 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
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