Stress, Coping, and Mental Health
FIRST SUMMER MINIMESTER
EPS 593 Section 86 3 credits Undergraduate/Graduate
May 12,13,14,16, and 17
Monday through Saturday, except Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. TBA
Robert McMahon 305-284-5064

Prerequisite: junior, senior, or graduate standing.
Note: Cumulative paper/project will be due a few weeks after the end of MiniMester.
Address the nature of stress and the coping processes that influence mental health and illness. Explore psychological and social factors that intensify and lessen stress effects. Identify important types of stressors and their effects. Stress and coping influences on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders are examined. Gain experience in using stress reduction techniques, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, biofeedback, social skills training, and meditation.

The Gaming Industry: An Introduction to Casino
FIRST SUMMER MINIMESTER
ESS 490 Section 80 3 credits Undergraduate
May 12-16 and 19-23
Monday-Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. TBA
Warren Whisenant 305-284-5622
Focus on the management of casino and gaming operations. Discover the managerial requirements and organizational structures of various gaming operations. Learn about the history of the gaming industry and its impact on the South Florida and the Caribbean economies. Get an introductory level of knowledge regarding the managerial nuances within this industry’s unique business environment.