HERB 1100 - Herbs in the Marketplace

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) In this course, students will learn how to manage knowledge in an ever-changing industry of herbal products. This course introduces botanical concepts, as well as important points to consider when seeking an herbal provider, choosing herbal remedies for personal use and the effects of consumerism on the herbal industry. This course provides an introduction to research and an interpretation of information that appears in the media. Students will learn principles for accessing research on the Internet; discuss herbal terminology, herbal safety, and industrial contamination production; and be introduced to ethnic concepts and ethno-botany. This course includes the 12-24 most commonly used and advertised herbs. This course addresses self-limiting diagnosis, as well as discussion of when to go to other licensed providers. Course is open to the general public and includes approximately four hours service learning on campus. Prerequisite: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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