This is a first course in project management, one in which students will learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be an effective project manager. They will learn how to plan, execute, and monitor a project. The course will cover the latest theories and concepts on scoping, stakeholder management, team leadership, budgeting and contracting, scheduling, quality control and assurance, and risk management. Students will have the option to apply their learning to a real-world project. 

This learning module (Lesson 1 of Unit 3) is part of a course called Project Management Fundamentals and may either be completed individually as a stand-alone topic, or part of a trio of learning modules on internal management, or as part of the course.

Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe how hunger and eating are regulatedDifferentiate between levels of overweight and obesity and the associated health consequencesExplain the health consequences resulting from anorexia and bulimia nervosa

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Define intrinsic and extrinsic motivationUnderstand that instincts, drive reduction, self-efficacy, and social motives have all been proposed as theories of motivationExplain the basic concepts associated with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Understand basic biological mechanisms regulating sexual behavior and motivationAppreciate the importance of Alfred Kinsey’s research on human sexualityRecognize the contributions that William Masters and Virginia Johnson’s research made to our understanding of the sexual response cycleDefine sexual orientation and gender identity

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Understand basic biological mechanisms regulating sexual behavior and motivationAppreciate the importance of Alfred Kinsey’s research on human sexualityRecognize the contributions that William Masters and Virginia Johnson’s research made to our understanding of the sexual response cycleDefine sexual orientation and gender identity

This course examines interpersonal and group dynamics, considers how the thoughts, feelings, and actions of individuals are influenced by (and influence) the beliefs, values, and practices of large and small groups. Learning occurs through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and in-class activities complemented by participation in small study groups and completion of homework assignments.

Science is exciting and is always in action around us. Getting learners to realize that sometimes needs a dramatic or compelling story.Prime interest, connect science concepts with the real world, and build background knowledge with a hook. Try starting with a video, image or intriguing question to help students begin thinking about and making connections with a concept.

Students will dig deep into the physical stress response as a form of motivation for action. They will read an article, watch a video, then synthesize their ideas into a thinking protocol called "part, purpose, complexity" 

Welcome To The Student Success Library!
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Success Strategies for the Adult Re-Entry Student integrates personal growth and values, academic study strategies and critical and creative thinking proficiency for adult reentry students, emphasizing the attainment of lifelong success in academic, professional, and personal development.

At College of the Canyons, this counseling course is COUNS 100 (3 units)

Students will be introduced into the basic theories of motivation. They will then dig deeper into one theory, think about it critically from varying perspectives, and compare and contrast their theory to other theories. 

In the face of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we need a new radical humanism, says Tim Leberecht. For the self-described "business romantic," this means designing organizations and workplaces that celebrate authenticity instead of efficiency and questions instead of answers. Leberecht proposes four (admittedly subjective) principles for building beautiful organizations.

Innovator. Problem solver. Change implementer. Stroke survivor.

Short Description:
An inside look at harnessing your power of positive thinking and bolster your “can-do” attitude.

Long Description:
“Be positive. Be unique. Be different.” – Herb Silverman

In this E-book, Unmistakably Herb, Herb Silverman believes that we can construct the capability of achieving anything we want, any purpose that is meaningful, anything objective imaginable if one can try to succeed. The energy to make everything possible is all up to the individual to be better than one was before.

More than that, experiencing a massive stroke at the age of 27 that affected Herb’s entire right side and his ability to speak initially, Herb understands firsthand the unexpected events life can bring. (Trust him on this…)

Hence, Unmistakably Herb’s e-book is divided into five-parts: adaptability, leadership, productivity, salesmanship, and humor, to provoked ideas and eye-opening outcomes for work and personal targets.

Word Count: 25837

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This article discusses the strategy of using discrepant events in elementary science instruction. It includes links to four video clips of the sun's path in the Arctic or Antarctica.