DCB catalog 2024-25

130 GERO 256 Development of Social Welfare (3CR) Spring. Pre: None This course covers the history, value, political and economic conditions which influence the development and provision of social welfare services. GERO 285 Home Health Financial Management (1CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course covers financial practices for individuals providing home health care services. Topics include maintaining records of services and expenses, setting fees, billing, Medicaid, IRS reporting, financial statements, budgeting, insurance, retirement planning, etc. GERO 297 Internship (1 – 6 credits) Fall, Spring. Pre: Instructor Approval, 2.0 GPA An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: the faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hours of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory is given by the faculty. HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION (HPER) HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness (2CR) Fall, and Spring. Pre: None This course is designed to teach the role of physical activity in maintaining adequate health and improving health and wellness. It is designed to incorporate ideas through lectures and activity. The class is intended for students of all ages, teaches facts about exercise and improving quality of life. HPER 101 Activity – Canoeing (.5CR) Fall. Pre: None This course enables students to learn the basic techniques of canoeing. The class will include canoeing at one of the local lakes. HPER 101 Activity – Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding (.5CR) Spring. Pre: None This course will include learning and participating in recreational skiing and/ or snowboarding. This course will be taught at Bottineau Winter Park from mid-January to mid-March. HPER 101 Activity – Ice Fishing (.5CR) Spring. Pre: None This course will introduce students to the equipment and techniques used to successfully catch fish in a winter environment. Emphasis will also be placed on fishing regulations and ethical angling behavior. HPER 101 Activity – Golf (.5CR) Spring. Pre: None This course will include basic swing instruction, course etiquette, and participation at the local country club. HPER 101 Activity – Leisure Activities (.5CR) Spring. Pre: None This course will include such recreational games as indoor racquet sports and other common games played for recreation.