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planets, and universe. This course introduces students to infants, toddlers, and children grow and develop in positive
the study of astronomy, including its history and ways. This course is for students who want to influence the
development, basic scientific laws of motion and gravity, most important years of human development. In the
the concepts of modern astronomy, and the methods used course, students learn how to create fun and educational
by astronomers to learn more about the universe. environments for children; how to keep the environment
Additional topics include the solar system, the Milky Way safe for children; and how to encourage the health and
and other galaxies, and the sun and stars. Using online well-being of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
tools, students examine the life cycle of stars, the Course Length: One Semester
properties of planets, and the exploration of space. Suggested Grade: 11-12
Course Length: One Semester Prerequisites: OTH060: Family and Consumer Science
Suggested Grade: 11-12 Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
Prerequisites: SCI113: Earth Science or equivalent.
Special Note: This course qualifies as .5 science credit.

OTH036: Gothic Literature

Since the eighteenth century, Gothic tales have influenced
OTH033: Veterinary Science fiction writers and fascinated readers. This course focuses
As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, on the major themes found in Gothic literature and
scientists have sought to learn more about their health and demonstrates how writing style and structure produce a
well-being. Taking a look at the pets that live in our homes, suspenseful environment for readers. Students compare
on our farms, and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, this and contrast the recurring themes and elements found in
course examines some of the common diseases and the Gothic genre with modern day society, literature,
treatments for domestic animals. Toxins, parasites, and movies, plays, video games, and music. Students complete
infectious diseases affect not only the animals around us, quizzes, tests and project options to demonstrate their
but at times, us humans as well! Through veterinary understanding of the Gothic genre in poetry, short stories
medicine and science, the prevention and treatment of and novels.
diseases and health issues are studied and applied. Course Length: One Semester
Course Length: One Semester Suggested Grade: 11-12
Suggested Grade: 11-12 Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or higher in ENG203: LAC2 or
Prerequisites: SCI203: Biology or equivalent. higher English course.

OTH034: Introduction to Agriscience OTH037: Hospitality and Tourism
Agriculture has played an important role in the lives of People are traveling around the globe in growing numbers.
humans for thousands of years. It has fed us and given us As a result, the hospitality and tourism industry is one of
materials that have helped us survive. Today, scientists and
the fastest growing in the world.
practitioners are working to improve and better understand Students are introduced to this industry through topics
agriculture and how it can be used to continue to sustain including hotel and restaurant management, cruise ships,
human life. In this course, students learn about the spas, resorts, and theme parks. They learn about key
development and maintenance of agriculture, animal
hospitality issues, the development and management of
systems, natural resources, and other food sources. tourist locations, event planning, marketing, and environ-
Students also examine the relationship between agriculture
mental issues related to leisure and travel.
and natural resources and the environment, health, politics,
and world trade. They also examine current and future trends in the field.
Course Length: One Semester Course Length: One Semester
Suggested Grade: 11-12
Suggested Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: SCI113: Earth Science or equivalent. Prerequisites: None

OTH035: Early Childhood Education
Children experience enormous changes in the first few OTH039: Criminology
years of their lives. They learn to walk, talk, run, jump, read Students are introduced to the field of criminology: the
and write, among other milestones. Caregivers can help study of crime. They look at possible explanations for crime

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