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Course Descriptions
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 250; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
College Chemistry 10806135 This course transfers as chemistry course credits to most 4-year universities. Covers measurement, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and solution chemistry.( Prereq: 2.6 GPA AND Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 AND Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS score greater / equal to 250; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 18 AND ACT Math score greater / equal to 24; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Gen Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole-body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients.( Prerequisite: 2.6 GPA & C or better in Lab-based Chemistry OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w / C or better; AND Next Gen Rdg score greater /= to 263; OR ACT Rdg score greater /= to 18; OR reading / writing prep courses.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 AND English score greater / equal to 15; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Sociology 10809196 The nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831- 107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Business Law 10102150 Broad overview of the US legal system. Learn how laws govern the relationship between people and companies. Topics include criminal law and torts, sales contracts, agency, corporations, human resource law, etc. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Accounting Principles 10101106 This course provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the accounting cycle, recording business transactions, preparations of the financial statements, financial statement analysis, accrual accounting, accounting for cash and internal controls, and payroll. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Accounting 1 10101110 Accounting principles, financial statements, business transactions, accounting cycles / systems, accounting for cash and receivables for sole proprietorships in service or merchandising businesses.( Co- Requisite: 10-890-101, College 101) Course Typically Offered:
Microbiology 10806197 History, morphology, physiology, nutritional growth requirements, metabolism, methods of identification. Focus on disease-causing microorganisms, appropriate prevention, treatment, control mechanisms. Specific / non-specific host defense mechanisms, applications of immunology examined.( Prerequisite: 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology OR 10-806-114, General Biology with a " C " or better. Health programs may require a higher grade; refer to your plan for details) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
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