Foods and Nutrition I , except for seniors who must have instructor's approval. Physical, mental, emotional and social development of a child from conception to age 6 are studied. Special topics covered include pregnancy, birth, discipline, play, TV, child abuse, nutrition, and children with special needs. A preschool is planned by the classes and implemented at the end of the course. This course encourages students to combine creativity with basic skills and techniques of sewing, basketweaving, stenciling, candlewicking, cake decorating, home canning, flower arranging, quiltmaking, furniture refinishing, etc.
Students cover their own expenses.
This course has been designed for helping students learn about the affects of food and discover various aspects of how science is used in food preparation. Specific emphasis is placed on the chemistry of foods and the reactions involved i.e. fermentation, digestion and dehydration.