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  • DAN 131P: Dance Practicum 2

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this advanced dance practicum, students further apply performance skills through intensive study. They contribute to both faculty and peer choreography, culminating in a fully produced concert. All aspects of dance production are explored at an intermediate level, including technique, choreography design, rehearsal leadership and communication through performance. Students collaborate with technical theatre peers to mount the show. Listed topics such as refining technique, partnering, choreography tools, collaboration and audience performance are covered. Students develop intermediate abilities in modern dance and gain deeper understanding of the choreographic and production process through hands-on experience at a higher level of engagement. Prerequisite:    DAN 130P  
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  • DAN 201: Modern Dance 3

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this advanced modern dance class, students further develop intermediate to advanced technical skills. Exercises aim to strengthen muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Modern techniques enhance spatial and rhythmic awareness. Students explore choreographing for small groups and apply compositional principles like theme and variation. Cultural influences on dance are examined. Additionally, students analyze a professional production. Students refine advanced physical performance in modern dance and gain deeper appreciation of dance as an art form through compositional exploration and consideration of its sociocultural contexts. Prerequisite:    DAN 101, DAN 102   
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  • DAN 202: Modern Dance 4

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this advanced modern dance course, students refine their skills as dancers through rigorous technical training. Advanced exercises challenge students physically and artistically. Performance techniques and choreography for large groups are developed. Compositional principles including theme, variation and counterpoint are explored. Students examine modern dance history within cultural and temporal contexts. Additionally, analysis of a professional production in terms of form and content furthers dance appreciation. The goal is for students to attain mastery of advanced modern dance skills through refining technique, compositional approaches and contextual understanding of dance both as an art and within shifting eras. Prerequisite:    DAN 101, DAN 102, DAN 201   
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  • DAN 230P: Dance Practicum 3

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a continuation of the intensive study in the practical application of dance performance techniques. Students will participate in both student and faculty choreographed works, culminating in a fully produced dance concert. All aspects of dance performance, choreography, and production will be explored and refined. Prerequisite:    DAN 131P   
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  • DAN 231P: Dance Practicum 4

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a continuation of the study in the practical application of dance performance techniques. Students will participate in both student and faculty choreographed works, culminating in a fully produced dance concert. All aspects of dance performance, choreography, and production will be explored and refined. Prerequisite:    DAN 230P   
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  • DIT 102: Dietetic/Foodservice Orientation

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This introductory course provides the student with an overview of both the foodservice and clinical aspects of the professional role of the dietetic technician and the dietary manager in a variety of settings. Professional ethics, professional organizations and the team approach are discussed. Field visits, discussion forums and personal portfolio development enhance content. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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  • DIT 103: Nutrition Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to the application of the basic principles of normal nutrition, dietary standards and interpretation of nutrition labels. Students learn how to collect and interpret data to be used by a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)/Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) or made available to a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for interpretation. This course includes assessing diet histories, calculating nutrient composition of diets to evaluate proportions of macronutrients/micronutrients, planning the quality and quantity of the food and nutrient intake of individuals, comparison of food intake to dietary standards, introduction of the Nutrition Care Process, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation (ADIME) format and basic nutrition assessment skills. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Corequisite:    DIT 106 
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  • DIT 104: Foods

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with an overview of the scientific and consumer aspects of food. A working knowledge of principles of food preparation is combined with menu planning, recipe analysis and costing. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Corequisite:    DIT 105L 
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  • DIT 105L: Foods Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course covers the study and application of the basic principles of food preparation which includes the study of soups and sauces, starch foods, meats and poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs and desserts. The course culminates in a final luncheon project planned and prepared by the class. Proper use and care of equipment, sanitation and safe work habits are practiced. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Corequisite:    DIT 104 
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  • DIT 106: Fundamentals of Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This introductory course focuses on the application of evidence-based nutrition, allowing practical application of nutrition concepts to health and wellness while enhancing information literacy. Students examine the major nutrients including carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. Special topics include life-cycle nutrition, weight management, eating disorders and sports nutrition. This course is open to Non-Dietetic Program majors and is taught by a Registered Dietitian (RD). This course meets transfer requirements for four-year nursing/allied health programs. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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