DCB catalog 2022-24

132 Course Descriptions HORT 299 Special Topics Local Foods (1CR) Spring. Pre: None This interactive class is a study of the current national and global issues regarding local foods, sustainability of our food supply and governmental issues concerning agriculture. Included in the class will be discussion of newspaper, magazine and media stories regarding national and international food and food production. HORT 299 Special Topics Pesticide Certification (1CR) Spring. Pre: None This course will cover the identification and use of chemicals, their mode of action and use in a pest management program. The class will end with the North Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicators exam. HORT 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 experiences 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. HUMANITIES (HUM) HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities I (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None This course is designed to introduce beginning university students to the major disciplines of the Humanities: philosophy, history, religion, drama, music, and art. HUM 102 Introduction to Humanities II (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None This course is designed to introduce beginning university students to the major disciplines of the Humanities: philosophy, history, religion, drama, music, and art. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) HRM 100 Human Relations and Organizations (3CR) Fall; Pre: None This course covers an introduction to basic principles of human resource functions and services. It provides a background and understanding for further human resource management courses. HRM 120 Introduction to Human Resource Management (3CR) Fall; Pre: None This course covers an introduction to basic principles of human resource functions and services. It provides a background and understanding for further human resource management courses. HRM 140 Employment Life Cycle (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None This course covers basic knowledge of the factors to be considered and strategies used in the employees’ journey with the employment process of an organization. Topics include recruitment, on-boarding, development, retention, and separation.