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| ACCT 1051 | Accounting Basics | — | This class provides preparation for future accounting work. It will help develop basic accounting knowledge in the following areas: the role of accounting in business, the accounting equation, rules… source |
| ACCT 1052 | Computerized Accounting | — | This course is designed for non-accounting majors. The course provides an environment in which students use computerized accounting software to create financial statements and other financial reports… source |
| ACCT 1053 | Accounting Fundamentals for Business | — | Understanding fundamental accounting principles and practices is essential for effective decision making in the business environment. Through the recall of foundational accounting terminology and tec… source |
| ACCT 1900 | Topics in Accounting | — | Examination of a special topic in accounting (e.g. accounting information systems). Intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ACCT 2096 | Internship in Accounting | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience in an approved accounting environment. Students must complete 45 hours per… source |
| ACCT 2251 | Financial Accounting | — | This course, the first of the two consecutive courses in financial and managerial accounting, is designed to develop basic accounting knowledge of students in the following areas: generally accepted… source |
| ACCT 2252 | Managerial Accounting | — | This course is the second of the two consecutive courses in financial and managerial accounting. The course focuses on managerial accounting concepts and accounting tools and techniques used for deci… source |
| ACCT 2254 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | — | Introduction to Management Information Systems focuses on the role of computer-based information systems in organizations and the use of information to satisfy business information needs. This course… source |
| ACCT 2853 | Federal Individual Income Tax | — | This course is intended to cover Internal Revenue Code as applied to individual income tax returns. The material covered would include filing requirements, personal tax credits and exemptions, gross… source |
| ACCT 2900 | Topics in Accounting | — | Examination of a special topic in accounting (e.g. accounting information systems); intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Anthropology -What it Means to be Human | — | This course is designed to introduce students to a full four-field approach to the anthropological study of human beings. Students will survey the ways that humans shape and live within the cultural… source |
| ANTH 1101 | Cultural Diversity | — | This course aims to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Sociological and anthropological perspectives will be used to examine socio-cultural diversity, the challenges and op… source |
| ANTH 1102 | Tracing the Roots of Racism Through Anthropology | — | Is "race" real? Using anthropological tools, this course explores race as a social construct shaped by history, politics, and culture – and to some extent biology. Through case studies and discussion… source |
| ANTH 1120 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | — | This course investigates the evolving position of women in society and the role of gender in shaping opportunities and experiences. Through various cultural and theoretical perspectives, students ana… source |
| ANTH 1121 | Women Across Cultures | — | Global course focusing on the major institutions of family, religion, education, and economic and political systems as they define, provide for, and frequently limit women. Women's issues addressed t… source |
| ANTH 1127 | Cultural Anthropology - The Global Human Experience | — | This course examines the human way of life by recognizing and evaluating cultural adaptations to natural and social environments. The cultural organization of non-western and western cultures includi… source |
| ANTH 1145 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | — | This course examines the physical diversity of human populations - the young and old, male and female, large and small, and people of broadly varying ancestry. Scientific study of differences among h… source |
| ANTH 1148 | Examining Culture - Seeing and Doing Anthropology | — | Participation observation has been, and continues to be, the primary method used by anthropologists in evaluating culture. Students who take this course, either as a supplement to having taken introd… source |
| ANTH 1150 | Native Americans: Culture, History, and Resilience | — | A meaningful understanding of Indigenous experiences in North America begins with examining the histories, cultural developments, and lasting contributions of Native American peoples who have lived a… source |
| ANTH 1188 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion: The Anthropology of Belief Systems | — | Belief systems exist in all societies around the world and shape our experiences as humans. Students will examine methods used by anthropologists to interpret and illuminate belief systems in diverse… source |
| ANTH 1210 | Human Evolution - An Introduction to Bio-Anthropology | — | This course introduces humans as biological organisms, descended from animal ancestors and closely related to other living primates. The processes involved in evolution such as natural selection, pop… source |
| ANTH 1230 | Archaeology - Prehistory and Humanity's Cultural Origins | — | This course examines how the physical remains of past cultures are used to reconstruct vanished societies, explain their origins, and understand the factors that contributed to their ultimate collaps… source |
| ANTH 1235 | Field Archeology - Methods of Exploring the Past | — | This course will provide an introduction to field and laboratory archeology. The course covers the full scope of the scientific methods used to locate, excavate, analyze, and interpret the material e… source |
| ANTH 1236 | Archaeology of Minnesota - Prehistoric Native Cultures | — | This course will evaluate the prehistory and cultures in Minnesota from the earliest prehistoric human presence to the time of contact with European settlements. Students will examine how the physica… source |
| ANTH 1899 | Medical Anthropology: Health, Illness, and Healing Across Cultures | — | This course introduces students to the ways that medical anthropologists understand disease, illness, suffering, and healing as it occurs in a complex weave of biological, psychological, cultural, en… source |
| ANTH 1900 | Topics in Anthropology | — | Examination of a special topic in anthropology. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ART 1101 | The Visual Arts | — | Introduction to the concepts underlying the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. Examination of works of Western and non-Western art: the visual elements and principles of design, art medium… source |
| ART 1102 | Foundation Art History 1 | — | Examines major Western art movements from Paleolithic cave painting through the Renaissance and Reformation in Northern Europe. Explores architecture, sculpture, painting, and craft through lecture,… source |
| ART 1103 | Foundation Art History 2 | — | Examines major Western art movements from the Baroque through Expressionism and other movements of the 1940s. Explores architecture, photography, sculpture, painting, and craft through lecture, discu… source |
| ART 1104 | Contemporary Art Survey | — | Examines art movements from Abstract Expressionism through Postmodern and Contemporary styles, encompassing 1945 to the present day. Explores architecture, painting, photography, video art, sculpture… source |
| ART 1105 | Non-Western Art Survey | — | Examines art from the cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Explores architecture, painting, sculpture, craft, textile, and body adornment through lecture, discussion, and written assignments. source |
| ART 1110 | Introduction to Film Photography | — | Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of photography as a creative medium. Camera operation and technique, photographic composition and design, processing and printing in a tradition… source |
| ART 1113 | Video Art | — | Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of video as a creative medium. Concentration on conceptualization, interpretation, and evaluation of video-based art through screenings, discuss… source |
| ART 1114 | Introduction to Digital Photography | — | Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of photography and digital technology as a creative medium. Camera operation and techniques, composition and design, digital image capture, rela… source |
| ART 1115 | 2D Animation and Interactivity | — | Introduction to the technical and conceptual practice of two-dimensional animation and interactivity as a creative medium. Computer software applications are used to create animations and interactive… source |
| ART 1116 | Introduction to Graphic Design | — | This course presents an introduction to graphic design as a form of visual expression. Emphasis will be placed on layout, design elements, typography and output. Relevant software, critique, and rela… source |
| ART 1118 | Foundation Two-Dimensional Design | — | Introduction to making art in two-dimensions. Composition and the arrangement of color, line, shape, texture, value, and space using the principles of design. Assignments use a variety of tools, tech… source |
| ART 1119 | Introduction to Digital Drawing | — | This course introduces students to the technical and conceptual practice of digital drawing as a creative medium. Raster and vector-based software programs and drawing tablets are used in the course… source |
| ART 1120 | Foundation Three-Dimensional Design | — | Introduction to making art in three-dimensions. Theory and application using the elements and principles of design. Assignments use a variety of tools, techniques, and materials. Development of criti… source |
| ART 1121 | Foundation Drawing 1 | — | Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of drawing. Emphasis on visual elements and principles of design using various drawing media. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture… source |
| ART 1122 | Foundation Digital Imaging | — | Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of computer-generated art. Raster and vector computer software programs are used for digital output of projects. Development of critique and rel… source |
| ART 1123 | Introduction to Sculpture | — | Introduction to the basic language and spatial concepts of sculpture to develop an understanding of additive, subtractive, and assemblage techniques. Create three-dimensional sculptures using a varie… source |
| ART 1124 | Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding | — | Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of ceramics. Handbuilding techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related v… source |
| ART 1125 | Glass Fusing 1 | — | Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of fused glass. Glass fusing techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and relate… source |
| ART 1127 | Introduction to Painting | — | Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of painting. Explore paint to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lect… source |
| ART 1128 | Watercolor Painting | — | Introduction to the concepts, materials and methods of watercolor painting. Explore watercolor to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and relat… source |
| ART 1130 | Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing | — | Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of ceramics. Wheel throwing techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related… source |
| ART 1131 | Introduction to Printmaking | — | This course introduces students to the concepts, materials, and methods of printmaking. Traditional and contemporary printing techniques are used to create various artworks that solve technical and c… source |
| ART 1135 | Art Activism and Creative Citizenship: Empty Bowls | — | A significant percentage of community college students experience food insecurity and other basic needs issues. Food insecurity can influence grades, health, attendance, course completion and degree… source |
| ART 1900 | Topics in Art | — | An examination of a special topic in art; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ART 2200 | AFA in Art Capstone: Portfolio and Professional Practices | — | Introduction to presentation, documentation, business skills, and career planning specific to studio art. Practical applications to assist in transfer and career building. AFA in Art Capstone: Portfo… source |
| ART 2201 | Figure Drawing | — | Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Drawing I. Introduction to drawing both nude and clothed models with an emphasis on human proportion, human anatomy, and composition. Wor… source |
| ART 2204 | Foundation Drawing 2 | — | Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Drawing I. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium use of color, and developing a personal vision that utiliz… source |
| ART 2206 | Glass Fusing 2 | — | Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Glass Fusing 1. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium, and developing a personal vision that utilizes both… source |
| ART 2207 | Advanced Photography | — | Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Black and White Photography or Digital Photography. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium, and developing a… source |
| ART 2208 | Advanced Painting | — | Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Painting or Watercolor Painting. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium, and developing a personal vision th… source |
| ART 2210 | AFA in Art Capstone: Exhibition | — | In this culminating capstone experience, AFA in Art students prepare for a professional career as an exhibiting artist. Students design and install a group art exhibition highlighting their creative… source |
| ART 2900 | Topics in Art | — | An examination of a special topic in art; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| BIOL 1100 | Survey of Biology | — | A non-majors general education lab course that explores the organization of life. Topics include the scientific method, cells, metabolism, molecular biology, genetics, species diversity, ecology, and… source |
| BIOL 1101 | Introduction to Human Genetics | — | A non-majors general education lab course that explores the basic principles of human genetics. Topics include the scientific method, Mendelian genetics, sex determination, karyotypes, molecular gene… source |
| BIOL 1102 | Human Biology | — | A non-majors general education lab course that introduces the topics of human structure and function and causes of disease. Topics include the scientific method, cells and organ systems with an empha… source |
| BIOL 1103 | Introduction to Emerging Diseases | — | A non-majors general education lab course that introduces the global, national, and local factors that cause and influence the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease. Topics include the sci… source |
| BIOL 1104 | Minnesota Natural History and Field Biology | — | A non-majors education biology lab course that emphasizes the diversity of life in Minnesota from a natural history perspective. Topics include the scientific method, adaptation and evolution of plan… source |
| BIOL 1110 | Environmental Biology | — | A non-majors general education course without lab. Introduction to and analysis of ecological principles, resources, population, energy and pollutants and their relationships to Minnesota and global… source |
| BIOL 1120 | Introduction to Evolutionary Biology | — | A non-majors general education course without lab. Exploration of the process of biological evolution and the fundamental mechanisms and concepts by which evolution works. Topics typically covered in… source |
| BIOL 1125 | Sex and Human Diversity | — | Unlock a deeper understanding of human health, reproduction, and social issues through an exploration of sex and diversity. Throughout the semester, you will learn how to apply the scientific method… source |
| BIOL 1501 | Principles of Biology 1 | — | This course is designed for students majoring in biology and other science related fields, including the health professions. Students will explore major biological processes occurring at the cellular… source |
| BIOL 1502 | Principles of Biology 2 | — | This course is the second in a sequence designed for students majoring in biology and other science related fields, including the health professions. Students will explore the evolution and diversity… source |
| BIOL 1900 | Topics in Biology | — | An examination of a special topic in biology; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| BIOL 2041 | Human Anatomy | — | A scientifically rigorous and systematic study of the human body, intended for students pursuing careers in the health professions. Emphasis is on both gross and microscopic anatomy. Laboratory inclu… source |
| BIOL 2042 | Human Physiology | — | This course provides an integrative understanding of how the human body functions with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms. Body systems studied include nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, r… source |
| BIOL 2043 | Microbiology | — | A rigorous lab course intended for students pursuing careers in the medical professions. This course examines the biology of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, helminths, viruses, and prions. Topics include… source |
| BIOL 2044 | Introductory Microbiology | — | A rigorous lab course intended for students pursuing careers in the health sciences, such as nursing and dental hygiene. This course examines the biology of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, helminths, viru… source |
| BIOL 2096 | Internship in Biology | — | This internship course provides career exploration and training in a supervised work setting and combines biological theory with practical experience. A student works 45 hours per credit at the inter… source |
| BIOL 2202 | Animal Diversity | — | A laboratory science course intended for biology and related majors. Students will explore evolutionary relationships among animal taxa from morphological, physiological, developmental, and ecologica… source |
| BIOL 2203 | Botany | — | A majors lab course that introduces the biology of plants and plant-like organisms. Course takes an evolutionary perspective emphasizing morphology, anatomy, adaptations, physiology, reproduction, ec… source |
| BIOL 2205 | Genetics | — | This course is designed for students majoring in biology. Students will explore major concepts in Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics, with emphasis on prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expre… source |
| BIOL 2206 | Ecology | — | This course is designed for students majoring in biology. Students will explore ecological concepts and the scientific research that has built our understanding of interactions in nature at the organ… source |
| BIOL 2207 | Cell Biology | — | This course is designed for students majoring in biology. Students will explore major concepts in cell biology including eukaryotic cell structure and function, the cellular use of biomolecules, memb… source |
| BIOL 2208 | Biology of Microorganisms | — | This course is designed for students majoring in biology. Students will explore major concepts in microbiology including taxonomy, structure and function, biochemistry, metabolism, pathogenesis, immu… source |
| BIOL 2900 | Topics in Biology | — | An examination of a special topic in biology; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| BUSN 1000 | Keyboarding and Essential Computer Skills | — | Mastery of computer keyboarding and other fundamental computer skills, as well as introductory word processing, are essential in most occupations. Computer keyboarding includes keying by touch no les… source |
| BUSN 1102 | Social Media Marketing | — | Gain a competitive edge in today's digital landscape by exploring how businesses effectively utilize social media platforms to connect with their target audience, enhance brand value, and drive custo… source |
| BUSN 1105 | Introduction to Business | — | Everything we do, whether as a consumer, a worker, a business owner, or even an activist for a cause, involves multiple elements of the economic environment we call business. At its core, business is… source |
| BUSN 1107 | Leadership in the Workplace | — | Every organization requires leadership to attain its mission and goals, but leadership is more than just giving instructions. It provides a vision about where to go and what to do that motivates othe… source |
| BUSN 1125 | Entrepreneurship | — | Entrepreneurship is much more than starting your own business; it is a way of thinking and navigating the world differently than others. Whether you want to start your own business or work for others… source |
| BUSN 1130 | Introduction to International Business | — | The world is an interconnected business environment requiring the international manager to have a broad understanding of what is changing in that environment and then develops strategies to react to… source |
| BUSN 1133 | Current Trends in Tourism | — | Tourism is an ever-evolving industry. Destinations, products, and services that are popular today, can quickly become trends of the past. Through the utilization of a life-cycle framework, assigned r… source |
| BUSN 1134 | Sustainable and Responsible Tourism | — | Sustainable tourism considers its economic, environmental and socio-cultural effects on the host community. Case studies will be used to highlight successful examples of sustainable tourism initiativ… source |
| BUSN 1145 | Supervision | — | Supervising people for the first time can be extremely challenging. Moving from an employee who executes the decisions of others, to being the one who must make decisions and manage those who impleme… source |
| BUSN 1152 | Hotel Operations Management | — | The lodging sector of tourism provides travelers with a safe, clean, and welcoming place to stay while traveling away from home. Through assigned readings, discussions, guest lectures and assignments… source |
| BUSN 1153 | Principles of Food Production and Sanitation | — | Proper storing, handling, preparation, and production of food assists operators with providing customers with safe and appetizing food. Through assigned readings and hands-on laboratory experiences,… source |
| BUSN 1154 | Food and Beverage Management and Cost Control | — | The food and beverage sector is the largest sector in the tourism industry, providing services to both tourists and locals alike. Through assigned readings, research, discussions, and assignments, st… source |
| BUSN 1157 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | — | The tourism industry is one of the world’s largest, and fastest growing industries. Through assigned readings, research, discussions, and assignments, students will learn the different sectors of the… source |
| BUSN 1158 | Convention and Meeting Planning Management | — | Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions (MEEC) provide opportunities for groups of people with similar interests to come together for business and social events. Through assigned readings, res… source |
| BUSN 1159 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing Management | — | With the increase in worldwide travel, tourists have a variety of options when considering how to spend their tourism dollars. This increase in choices means that hospitality and tourism businesses n… source |
| BUSN 1201 | Information Technology Concepts and Business Software 1 | — | Students need to be prepared for future academic, personal, and career pursuits using computers. With a focus on technology literacy and solving business problems, students learn essential computer c… source |
| BUSN 1210 | Exceptional Customer Service | — | Examines exceptional customer service issues that are key to building a successful customer driven organization. source |
| BUSN 1220 | Business Problem Solving Analyzing - Excel | — | A comprehensive course emphasizing the creation of Excel spreadsheets. Students gain an in-depth understanding of how Excel is used to guide business decisions, as well as build skills in analyzing a… source |
| BUSN 1230 | Access: Information Management | — | A comprehensive course advancing students’ skills in designing and creating databases. Students plan, organize, produce, and manage databases to meet organizational and business needs. Skill developm… source |
| BUSN 1240 | Word: Document Processing | — | A comprehensive course emphasizing the creation of documents. Students plan, organize, prepare, and produce professional-quality personal and business documents as well as online forms. SmartArt, Wor… source |
| BUSN 1250 | Project Management | — | The ability to plan, organize, and execute projects is an essential skill with real market value. Using MS Project, Project Management introduces key principles and methods used in project management… source |
| BUSN 1260 | PowerPoint: Graphic Presentations | — | A comprehensive course emphasizing the creation of interactive PowerPoint presentations. Students plan, organize, prepare, and produce professional-quality presentations to meet organizational and bu… source |
| BUSN 1900 | Topics in Business | — | An examination of a special topic in business; intended for all interested students. Topics may include public administration, supervision, and others. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minn… source |
| BUSN 2000 | Computer Applications Training Practicum | — | A capstone course designed to be taken by students in their final semester of the Business Software and Administrative Management AAS degree. Tying together key learning objectives students are expec… source |
| BUSN 2096 | Internship in Business | — | Employers seek out candidates who can meet their needs through a combination of learned skills and practical work experience. An internship provides an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in… source |
| BUSN 2097 | Internship in Hospitality & Tourism | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience in an approved hospitality and tourism environment. Students must complete… source |
| BUSN 2100 | Human Relations and Effective Teams | — | The most successful companies in the world leverage teams to consistently produce products, services, or processes that are often superior to anything an individual performer can produce. No matter w… source |
| BUSN 2150 | Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism | — | Revenue Management provides a foundation for managing revenues and costs in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will learn the historical development of yield management (YM) and its forma… source |
| BUSN 2155 | Legal Environment of Business | — | A survey course about the legal aspects of managing a business. It includes a review of the basic U.S. legal system, ethics, contracts, legal structure of business, employment, consumer issues and in… source |
| BUSN 2200 | Human Resource Management | — | Management of human resources is one of the most critical aspects of an efficient and successful organization. Human Resources is responsible for all components of talent management (e.g., recruitmen… source |
| BUSN 2220 | Statistics for Business and Economics | — | Basic statistics of business, economics, and public administration. Descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference. Understanding statistical methods as tools of decision-making. source |
| BUSN 2252 | Professional Selling | — | Analyze successful sales practices. Develop need satisfaction selling skills through skill practice that may apply to both selling and non-selling. source |
| BUSN 2300 | Principles of Management | — | Develop insights into successful planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and controlling an organization and its employees. source |
| BUSN 2310 | Small Business Management | — | All phases of setting up a small business: management, marketing, and financial operations. The final project is the development of a business plan. source |
| BUSN 2400 | Principles of Marketing | — | The total marketing process from a strategic view, emphasizing managerial implications for product, promotion, price, and distribution strategies. source |
| BUSN 2420 | Digital Marketing | — | The use of digital information space is expanding exponentially. From simple banner ads to sophisticated processes of customer engagement, businesses use digital marketing to enhance their ability to… source |
| BUSN 2500 | Principles of Property and Liability Insurance | — | This course presents the basic principles of insurance, introducing insurance regulation, financial performance, marketing techniques, underwriting, claims, risk management, loss exposures and insura… source |
| BUSN 2501 | Introduction to Property and Liability Insurance | — | This course presents an overview of insurance, the major insurer functional areas, insurance regulation, insurance policies, and personal and commercial insurance with the goal of providing the learn… source |
| BUSN 2502 | Personal Insurance | — | This course presents an overview of personal loss exposures and a in-depth description of property-casualty personal insurance policies, including personal auto, homeowners, and others. Additionally,… source |
| BUSN 2503 | Commercial Insurance | — | This course provides an in-depth examination of property-liability commercial insurance policies, including commercial property, business income, commercial crime, equipment breakdown, inland and oce… source |
| BUSN 2900 | Topics in Business | — | An examination of a special topic in business; intended for all interested students. Topics may include public administration, supervision, and others. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minn… source |
| CCD 1170 | Career Exploration | — | Relate self-understanding of interests, values, personality and skills to career options through exercises and inventories as you explore career fields. source |
| CHEM 1000 | Real World Chemistry | — | This course, designed for non-science majors, is an introduction to basic chemical concepts and principles with an emphasis on a conceptual understanding of chemistry. Topics will focus on various ap… source |
| CHEM 1001 | Real World Chemistry and Lab | — | Chemistry is important for understanding everyday phenomena and the material world. Students examine basic chemical concepts through real-world applications such as foods and cooking, forensic scienc… source |
| CHEM 1010 | Environmental Chemistry | — | Chemistry is essential for understanding and addressing contemporary environmental challenges that affect both local and global communities. Students study key chemical principles and processes relat… source |
| CHEM 1020 | Introductory Chemistry | — | This laboratory science course is intended for students as preparation for or . Basic principles of chemistry are discussed and applied to everyday situations. Tools and methods of investigation used… source |
| CHEM 1050 | Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry | — | This one-term laboratory course, designed for students pursuing a nursing or allied health degree, builds on general chemistry concepts to provide an overview of organic and biochemistry with an emph… source |
| CHEM 1061 | Principles of Chemistry 1 | — | Concepts in Chemistry that will be explored include: atomic theory, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structure, properties and behavior of the physical states, reaction typ… source |
| CHEM 1062 | Principles of Chemistry 2 | — | Continuation of Chemistry 1061: Physical properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reaction mechanisms, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, qualitative analysis, nuc… source |
| CHEM 1900 | Topics in Chemistry | — | An examination of a special topic in chemistry; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| CHEM 2041 | Quantitative Analysis | — | Lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis. Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours. source |
| CHEM 2061 | Organic Chemistry 1 | — | In the first of a two-part sequence, students build the foundation necessary for understanding organic chemistry and for continued study in chemistry and related fields. Students examine how atomic s… source |
| CHEM 2062 | Organic Chemistry 2 | — | Students prepare for advanced study in chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields by deepening their understanding of structure–reactivity relationships in organic chemistry. Students study aromatic… source |
| CHEM 2900 | Topics in Chemistry | — | An examination of a special topic in chemistry; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| CHEM 2921 | Biochemistry | — | This is a one semester non-biochemistry major course designed for students who intend to complete a four-year biological sciences major or enter a pre-professional program in dentistry, medicine, vet… source |
| CHIN 1100 | Beginning Chinese 1 | — | Introduction to basic language skills. Development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Cultural understanding and sensitivity are important aspects of the course. source |
| CHIN 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by exper… source |
| CHIN 1111 | Chinese Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of the Chinese-speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater in… source |
| CHIN 1200 | Beginning Chinese 2 | — | This course is a continuation of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies developed in . Students further explore cultural differences, helping them to develop a deeper understandin… source |
| CHIN 2100 | Intermediate Chinese 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Chinese-speaking world and identify the values that u… source |
| CHIN 2200 | Intermediate Chinese 2 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Chinese-speaking world and identify the values that u… source |
| CHWN 1000 | The Community Health Worker: Role, Advocacy, Outreach, and Resources | — | Community Health Workers (CHW’s) are vital public health professionals who connect individuals and families to community-based health and social resources, making this work essential to improving hea… source |
| CHWN 1100 | Cultural Health Communication, Teaching, and Capacity Building | — | Establishing rapport and developing individualized care plans are central to the role of the Community Health Worker (CHW), as this work empowers clients to achieve personal health goals, build commu… source |
| CHWN 1200 | Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities in Community Health Work | — | Working effectively with clients requires accurate completion of client records and adherence to documentation and privacy guidelines. Understanding the Community Health Worker (CHW) scope of practic… source |
| CHWN 1500 | The Community Health Worker: Health Promotion Competencies | — | Supporting wellness and reducing preventable health risks are central responsibilities of the community health worker. CHWs do this through education, resource coordination, coordination, cultural gu… source |
| CHWN 2096 | Community Health Worker Internship | — | Community Health Workers apply advocacy and outreach skills, along with tools developed through the certificate program to meet the needs of a variety of organizations. A minimum of 80 hours of super… source |
| COMM 1100 | Introduction to Communication | — | The primary purpose of this course is to provide students an introduction to the field of communication. Students will practice and develop skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, public… source |
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | — | The primary purpose of this course is to provide instruction and practical experience in the basic fundamentals of effective public speaking. Students will prepare, perform and evaluate a variety of… source |
| COMM 1106 | Mass Media | — | From the posts people scroll to the shows they stream, media shapes patterns of thought, communication, and connection. Students critically examine these influences by exploring media’s history, func… source |
| COMM 1111 | Interpersonal Communication | — | The primary purpose of this course is to assist the student in examining and developing competence as an interpersonal communicator. Students will practice skills and learn strategies to develop and… source |
| COMM 1113 | Public Relations | — | Behind every press conference, news headline, and social media campaign is public relations at work. It shapes how organizations build relationships, communicate values, and respond to public concern… source |
| COMM 1121 | Small Group Communication | — | The primary purpose of this course is to assist the student in understanding and applying small group communication principles. Students will develop skills while participating in groups, completing… source |
| COMM 1131 | Intercultural Communication | — | Intercultural communication skills are increasingly valuable in today’s global society. Develop your own intercultural competence by examining how cultural identity, shaped by historical and societal… source |
| COMM 1151 | Storytelling | — | The primary purpose of this course is to discover the cultural and personal connections in oral storytelling. Through critical analysis and performance, students will explore the art of storytelling.… source |
| COMM 1421 | Strategic Media Communication | — | A headline that grabs attention or a post that sparks conversation often comes down to the strategy behind the message. Strategic media communication focuses on how ideas are shaped, delivered, and r… source |
| COMM 1450 | Social Media and Digital Communication | — | The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the communicative impact of social media. Students will be introduced to the general concept of what soci… source |
| COMM 1900 | Topics in Communication | — | An examination of a special topic in the field of communication; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| COMM 2096 | Internship in Communication | — | Students will explore careers in the communication field in a local organization, putting into practice skills learned in communication courses. Students must finish 45 hours per credit at the intern… source |
| COMM 2111 | Family Communication | — | This course explores how communication functions within families to develop, maintain, enrich, or limit family relationships. Descriptive rather than prescriptive, the course emphasizes understanding… source |
| COMT 1107 | Introduction to Computer Technology | — | Topics associated with computers and computing: input/output, central processing unit, storage devices, programming languages, operating systems, PC software programs, security and privacy issues, an… source |
| COMT 1173 | PC Architecture Operation and Interface | — | Introductory course on the architecture of computers. Using the PC as a representative architecture, the primary components of the PC and their interfaces are examined. Function of the operating syst… source |
| COMT 1181 | Database Management Systems | — | Various database models with emphasis on the relational model. Data relationships and attributes, the use of entity relationship diagrams, and data mapping operations. Must be completed within the la… source |
| COMT 1182 | Advanced Database Management Systems | — | This course will present advanced features of relational database including concurrency control, query optimization, distributed databases, and database administration. It will present many of the co… source |
| COMT 1184 | Telecommunications | — | Aspects of telecommunications such as network topology, standards, OSI model, media, modems, data compression, data security, and the Internet. Must be completed within the last seven years prior to… source |
| COMT 1205 | Introduction to Visual Basic | — | This course introduces the Visual Basic programming language through hands-on development of projects of increasing complexity as the student gains increased understanding of the language. The course… source |
| COMT 1900 | Topics in Computer Technology | — | An examination of a special topic in computer technology; intended for all interested students. Topics may include hardware structures of PCs, hardware/software interactions, structure of programming… source |
| COMT 2096 | Internship in Computer Technology | — | Computer skills gained throughout the program are enhanced and comprehensively exercised through an on-the-job experience. This internship course provides career exploration and training in a supervi… source |
| COMT 2186 | Microprocessors and Digital Logic (Lecture only) | — | Basic building blocks of digital logic-gates, flip-flops, shift registers. These building blocks are used to create more and more complex forms with the microprocessors being a programmable logic ele… source |
| COMT 2188 | Systems Analysis and Design | — | The total environment of a computer-based system - analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. Concepts and tools used in the system development life cycle and analysis of large systems are in… source |
| COMT 2250 | Object Oriented Programming with Java for HCST | — | This course enables students to learn object oriented programming principles using the Java programming language. Students will become familiar with Java techniques that are widely used in the indust… source |
| COMT 2900 | Topics in Computer Technology | — | An examination of a special topic in computer technology. Intended for second-year students. Topics may include hardware structures of PCs, hardware/software interactions, structure of programming la… source |
| CSCI 1100 | Fundamentals of Computers | — | Overview of the computer system: the CPU and chip technology, input and output, storage devices, communications and networks, the Internet and World Wide Web, programming and languages, operating sys… source |
| CSCI 1101 | Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving | — | Problem solving techniques in computer programming. A structured approach to algorithm development to solve a large number of problems. Students will write pseudo code to develop problem solving skil… source |
| CSCI 1111 | Introduction to Programming in C | — | Problem solving using the C programming language. Topics will include the syntax of the language, operators and expressions, control structures, scoping rules, functions, parameter passing, arrays, s… source |
| CSCI 1113 | Intro to C/C++ for Engineers | — | Programming for scientists/engineers. C/C++ programming constructs, object-oriented programming, software development, fundamental numerical techniques; exercises/examples from various scientific fie… source |
| CSCI 1202 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | — | Programming in C++ and concepts of C++, with an emphasis on programming techniques and object-oriented programming. Must be completed within the last 7 years prior to receiving the AAS degree in Comp… source |
| CSCI 1203 | Introduction to Computer Programming in Java | — | Introduction to object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Use of Java for developing conventional applications and Internet-based applications will be examined. Must be complet… source |
| CSCI 1900 | Topics in Computer Science | — | Topics of current interest in the computer sciences, including specialized language courses and operating system courses. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| CSCI 2001 | Computer Programming Concepts | — | Introduces students to the fundamental principles of programming. Procedures, recursion, and iteration will be presented as algorithmic development techniques. Abstract data types, modularity and the… source |
| CSCI 2002 | Algorithms and Data Structures | — | Reinforces the concepts presented in , such as data abstractions, from an object-oriented programming perspective. Introduces data structures such as stacks, queues, and trees, and introduces sorting… source |
| CSCI 2011 | Discrete Structures of Computer Science | — | Concepts fundamental to the analysis of algorithms. Topics include logic, sets, methods of proof including mathematical induction, combinatorics, relations, solution of recurrence relations, graphs,… source |
| CSCI 2021 | Machine Architecture and Organization | — | Introduction to computer organization, machine language, and use of assembly language programming using the Motorola 680x0. source |
| CSCI 2033 | Elementary Computational Linear Algebra | — | Matrices and linear transformations, basic theory, linear vector spaces, inner product spaces. Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues, and singular values. Algorithms and computational matrix metho… source |
| CSCI 2900 | Topics in Computer Science | — | Special topic of current interest in the computer sciences, including specialized language courses and operating system courses. Intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals… source |
| DENH 1112 | Oral and Facial Anatomy | — | Understanding the structures of the head, neck, and oral cavity is foundational for the dental hygienist. Detailed anatomy of the dentition, gingiva, and supporting periodontal structures, as well as… source |
| DENH 1140 | Pre-Clinic Theory | — | Foundational knowledge and concepts set students up for success to work with patients in a clinical setting. This theory-based instruction is designed to give students the scientific understanding an… source |
| DENH 1141 | Pre-Clinic Skill Development | — | Build confidence and critical thinking skills to ensure you are ready for the clinical challenges that lie ahead in dental hygiene education. Focus is on mastering the basic procedures and techniques… source |
| DENH 1142 | Clinic 1 Theory | — | Students acquire the foundational theoretical knowledge required to succeed in clinical practice. Core principles of dental hygiene (e.g., patient care, disease prevention, and oral health promotion)… source |
| DENH 1143 | Clinic 1 | — | The first clinical course in the dental hygiene program provides students with hands-on experience in delivering patient care. Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application… source |
| DENH 1150 | Dental Radiology | — | Radiographs are an essential component of the identification, diagnosis, education and management of oral and systemic diseases. Students study radiation theory, physics, biology, measurement and saf… source |
| DENH 1151 | Accelerated Dental Radiology | — | Radiographs are an essential component of the identification, diagnosis, education and management of oral and systemic diseases. Students with previous education and experience in dental radiography… source |
| DENH 1160 | Dental Materials | — | Dental professionals encounter and utilize a variety of dental materials in the practice of dentistry. Dental hygiene students learn about the properties, uses, and selection of a diverse array of ma… source |
| DENH 1161 | Accelerated Dental Materials | — | Dental professionals encounter and utilize a variety of dental materials in the practice of dentistry. Dental hygiene students learn about the properties, uses, and selection of a diverse array of ma… source |
| DENH 1162 | Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist | — | Pharmacology basics, drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and the pharmacokinetics of medications commonly used in dental practice is crucial for practicing dental hygienists. Students build s… source |
| DENH 1900 | Topics in Dental Hygiene | — | Skill development in various special areas of dental hygiene; intended for any interested dental hygiene student. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| DENH 2240 | Clinic 2 Theory | — | Students prepare for dental hygiene practice by focusing on professionalism, ethics, and quality assurance. Students learn evidence-based decision-making, treatment planning, and effective communicat… source |
| DENH 2241 | Clinic 2 | — | Students learn the diagnosis, planning, and implementation of comprehensive dental hygiene care for diverse patient populations. Students apply knowledge, professionalism, critical thinking, and clin… source |
| DENH 2242 | Clinic 3 Theory | — | Students gain a thorough understanding of essential topics in dental hygiene, including dental specialties and sleep disorders. In addition, identifying signs of violence, maltreatment, and human tra… source |
| DENH 2243 | Clinic 3 | — | Providing comprehensive care for diverse patient populations is critical for independent practice as entry-level dental hygienists. Through clinical practice, students become competent in dental hygi… source |
| DENH 2252 | Clinical Radiology 1 | — | Radiographs are an essential component of the assessment, diagnosis, education and treatment of disease in the dental hygiene process of care. The students practice and develop their dental radiograp… source |
| DENH 2254 | Clinical Radiology 2 | — | Radiographs are an essential component of the assessment, diagnosis, education and treatment of disease in the dental hygiene process of care. The students practice and develop their dental radiograp… source |
| DENH 2263 | Pain Management | — | Understanding the pharmacology of nitrous oxide-oxygen and local anesthetic agents is fundamental to administering them. Students learn to recognize and manage potential complications and emergencies… source |
| DENH 2264 | Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist | — | Periodontal diseases are multi-factorial bacterial infections within the oral cavity that affects over half of the U.S. population. Periodontal diseases not only affect the oral cavity but can impact… source |
| DENH 2266 | General and Oral Pathology | — | Recognizing the signs of system disease, oral disease, and oral cancer are important aspects of disease prevention and management of health. The observation and description of oral lesions is paramou… source |
| DENH 2281 | Preventive Concepts in Community Dental Health | — | Education in the core functions of public health, evidence-based prevention strategies, research methodology, epidemiology, and health promotion strategies, equip the dental hygienist with the knowle… source |
| DENH 2900 | Topics | — | Skill development in various special areas of dental hygiene; intended for second-year dental hygiene students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| DSCI 2000 | Foundations of Data Science | — | An introduction to Data Science and Data Analytics. Various mathematical and statistical techniques and software tools will be used to analyze a variety of data sets in order to develop basic skills… source |
| EAP 0750 | EAP Grammar and Writing | — | This course for English Language Learners provides instruction in Intermediate-level grammar and writing. Topics include verb tenses, sentence skills, mechanics, and paragraph writing. source |
| EAP 0850 | Reading and Vocabulary | — | This course for English Language Learners improves reading skills by building vocabulary, an effective reading process, and connections between grammar, morphology, and meaning. source |
| EAP 0960 | College Communication for English Language Learners | — | This course for English Language Learners provides instruction in the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for success and self-advocacy in college, workplace, and community set… source |
| EAP 1100 | College Writing for English Language Learners | — | This course for English Language Learners is a corequisite with : College Writing. It provides instruction in the reading and writing skills necessary for English Language Learners to complete Colleg… source |
| ECON 1100 | Personal Finance | — | A survey of cash management, credit management, housing, taxes, insurance, investing, and retirement planning. Tools and strategies for making responsible financial decisions and improving one's fina… source |
| ECON 1400 | Essentials of Economics | — | Trying to understand economic developments and how they might affect you? Essentials of Economics will give you the tools to make sense of economic news, make better decisions, and be a more informed… source |
| ECON 1900 | Topics in Economics | — | Examination of a special topic in economics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ECON 2201 | Principles of Microeconomics | — | Theories of how various types of product, service, and resource markets operate and resulting implications for public policy. Decision-making by consumers, business firms, and government. Price deter… source |
| ECON 2202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | — | Theories that explain the overall performance of the economy. Measurement of national income, unemployment, and inflation; role of money and the banking system. Policies that stabilize the economy an… source |
| ECON 2900 | Topics in Economics | — | Examination of a special topic in economics; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| EDUC 1101 | Introduction to Education | — | Teaching is essential for shaping minds, fostering critical thinking, and preparing individuals to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing world. Students explore the essential roles of teachers… source |
| EDUC 1102 | Education Field Experience | — | Mastering instruction takes time and begins with observing seasoned educators. Engaging in guided classroom observations allows students insight into the realities of teaching and learning in diverse… source |
| EDUC 2101 | Education Technology | — | Explore the multifaceted role of information and technology in education, emphasizing the critical social, ethical, and legal considerations involved. Learn to advocate for the safe and responsible u… source |
| EDUC 2222 | Multicultural Education and Human Relations in Schools | — | Explore the intricate dynamics of multiculturalism within K-12 education, focusing on the diverse experiences and identities of students. By addressing the roots of bias and discrimination, aspiring… source |
| EDUC 2223 | Foundations of Instruction | — | Foundations of Instruction will allow students to apply their knowledge of cognitive, moral, social, emotional and physical development, and individual variations, to instructional strategies and lea… source |
| EDUC 2331 | Professional Practice and Design of Individual Education Programs | — | This course will introduce teacher candidates to different aspects of being a Special Educator, including writing Individualized Education Program plans, communicating and working collaboratively, ad… source |
| EDUC 2408 | Introduction to Special Education | — | Explore the essential role of special education in creating inclusive learning environments that address diverse learning needs. Students will examine the laws and policies that protect the rights of… source |
| EDUC 2409 | Educational Psychology | — | Educational Psychology examines the complex processes that underlie learning, motivation, and development in educational settings. Focusing on cognitive, social, and moral development, the course exp… source |
| ENGC 0800 | Fundamentals of Writing | — | This course focuses on the skills needed to produce paragraphs and short essays. During the semester, students 1) read and critically evaluate a variety of texts; 2) understand the planning and writi… source |
| ENGC 0860 | Integrated Reading and Writing 1 | — | Normandale’s Integrated Reading and Writing program values students’ diverse needs and experiences to empower them to develop agency and literacy in college and in life. In this specific course, whic… source |
| ENGC 0900 | Preparation for College Writing | — | This course focuses on writing skills needed to write essays. During the semester, students 1) understand the planning and writing process for thesis-focused, multi-paragraph essays; 2) develop ideas… source |
| ENGC 0960 | Integrated Reading and Writing 2 | — | Normandale’s Integrated Reading and Writing program values students’ diverse needs and experiences to empower them to develop agency and literacy in college and in life. In this specific course, whic… source |
| ENGC 1100 | College Writing Plus | — | The course pairs with : College Writing as a way to offer students more support and new ways of approaching writing. This course will provide students enrolled in College Writing with more one-on-one… source |
| ENGC 1101 | College Writing | — | Writing is the foundation for success in any college course: it sharpens our argument skills, increases our precision with language, and helps us see the world differently. This course focuses on cri… source |
| ENGC 1900 | Topics in Composition | — | Examination of a special topic or field in composition. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGC 2020 | Advanced Grammar | — | This course presents an overview of basic to advanced grammar concepts, their functions, and their varied and appropriate usage in written English at different levels. It also incorporates various ex… source |
| ENGC 2102 | Business and Technical Writing | — | Students will explore the forms of business and technical writing common in the professions through documents such as memos, emails, reports, proposals, instructions, sales messages, and technical de… source |
| ENGC 2900 | Topics in Composition | — | Examination of a special topic or field in composition. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGL 1000 | Introduction to Literature | — | Literature is the lifeblood of culture, history, and language. Studying it deepens our connections with ourselves and each other. Students respond to, critically analyze, and form connections with te… source |
| ENGL 1021 | Literary Magazine | — | By reading, discussing and evaluating contemporary works written in a variety of genres, enrolled students will develop a critical appreciation for literature as a living art form and become "literar… source |
| ENGL 1120 | Graphic Novels | — | Students will read, discuss, and analyze graphic novels from a variety of genres in terms of the interplay of word and image central to this narrative medium. Analysis will include looking at the way… source |
| ENGL 1130 | Literature of Diversity | — | Studying the literature of American cultural groups expands our understanding of them and our place within them. Students explore literature written by Americans who have traditionally been under-rep… source |
| ENGL 1140 | Gender and Literature | — | Read, discuss, and write about works of literature from a gender-focused perspective. Topics students may explore include literary images of men and women, representations of gender in literature, po… source |
| ENGL 1170 | Modern World Literature | — | Literature is a global phenomenon, with authors across the world influencing culture, language, and ideologies transnationally. Texts include fiction, poetry, and drama by selected authors from Latin… source |
| ENGL 1175 | Myths and Legends | — | Students will study the myths and legends of ancient, classical, and medieval cultures from various parts of the world. Topics of study may include written works, transcriptions of oral works, and sa… source |
| ENGL 1186 | Introduction to Poetry | — | Poetry is a verbal art form universally understood to be one of a culture's highest forms of expression, truth, and questioning. Students explore the way poets use words in concentrated form to conve… source |
| ENGL 1188 | Introduction to Short Stories | — | Students will explore the short story form and its various effects. Students will improve critical reading and thinking skills by reading a variety of short stories, examining the essential technique… source |
| ENGL 1189 | Introduction to the Novel | — | Novels unlock vast worlds to the reader by transporting them to times and places they would never otherwise experience. We explore the novel as a literary form by reading, examining, and discussing a… source |
| ENGL 1900 | Topics in Literature | — | Examination of a special topic or field in literature. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGL 2000 | Introduction to Literary Studies: Writing About Literature | — | This course introduces students to the discipline of literary studies, focusing on writing about literature using multiple critical lenses. The students write increasingly sophisticated essays analyz… source |
| ENGL 2060 | Children's and Young Adult Literature | — | Throughout history, children’s stories have been an evolving means of passing on important values and ideas. Students study literature written for children and young adults to effectively select, eva… source |
| ENGL 2120 | Shakespeare | — | Studying William Shakespeare’s writing is a journey of discovery. This course is designed to start students on that journey as they discover the power of Shakespeare’s language as well as his uncanny… source |
| ENGL 2125 | Novels of Jane Austen | — | Students examine the six major novels of Jane Austen in sequence ( Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion ). This course offers an excellen… source |
| ENGL 2127 | Sherlock Holmes and the Victorian Age | — | This course examines classic literary works of the Victorian era through the lens of the Sherlock Holmes series of detective stories, investigating key themes and concerns of the age such as social c… source |
| ENGL 2130 | African American Literature | — | Beginning with Phyllis Wheatley’s poetry and progressing through slave narratives, the Harlem Renaissance, and into contemporary literature, we explore African American experience through writing as… source |
| ENGL 2133 | Native American Literature | — | Native American literatures, both oral and written, reflect the diversity of the more than 500 indigenous tribes and nations of what is now the United States. Beginning with traditional oral works th… source |
| ENGL 2150 | American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | — | American literature is a window into our past that teaches us about the foundations for beliefs, problems, and triumphs that persist to the present day. Focusing on four main literary genres—fiction,… source |
| ENGL 2151 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | — | American literature is a window into our past that teaches us about the foundations for beliefs, problems, and triumphs that persist to the present day. Focusing on four main literary genres—fiction,… source |
| ENGL 2160 | British Writers 1 | — | Students will read works written by a variety of authors from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. source |
| ENGL 2161 | British Writers 2 | — | Students will read works by a variety of authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. source |
| ENGL 2174 | African Literature | — | Students will study a range of African Literature in English, exploring distinctive features of several African regions. Focusing mainly on fiction genres (novels, short stories, drama) and poetry, t… source |
| ENGL 2900 | Topics in Literature | — | Examination of a special topic or field in literature. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGR 1020 | Introduction to Engineering Design | — | There are many engineering disciplines, but common to all is the design process. Tailored to first-year students in engineering disciplines, students are exposed to key skills used by practicing engi… source |
| ENGR 1900 | Topics in Engineering | — | An examination of a special topic in engineering; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGR 2015 | Linear Circuit Analysis | — | This course introduces linear circuit analysis with emphasis on audio applications and signals. Topics include: physical principles underlying circuit element models; resistive circuits; Kirchhoff’s… source |
| ENGR 2016 | Steady-state Circuit Analysis | — | This course introduces phasor- and frequency-domain techniques for steady-state circuit analysis. Topics include: complex numbers and phasors; complex power; an introduction to Fourier series; RLC ci… source |
| ENGR 2017 | Linear and Steady-State Circuit Analysis | — | An introduction to linear circuit analysis and steady-state circuit analysis. Students will learn how to build and analyze circuits in order to make predictions about their behavior. Laboratory inclu… source |
| ENGR 2096 | Internship in Engineering | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience in Engineering. A student works 45 hours per credit at the internship site… source |
| ENGR 2115 | Introduction to Analog & Digital Electronics | — | This course introduces techniques for transient and switching circuit analysis. Topics include: MOSFETs as amplifiers and switches; a continuation of Fourier series; Laplace transform and application… source |
| ENGR 2231 | Thermodynamics | — | An introductory course in engineering thermodynamics focusing on the principles of mass and energy conservation, entropy balance, and thermodynamic cycles, including power, refrigeration, and heat pu… source |
| ENGR 2235 | Statics | — | An introduction to the principles of engineering statics focusing on the application of equilibrium principles to simple trusses, frames, and machines, as well as analysis of distributed loads and in… source |
| ENGR 2236 | Dynamics | — | An introductory course in engineering dynamics focusing on the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in the plane, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum methods, planar linkages and mech… source |
| ENGR 2301 | Introduction to Digital Logic Design A | — | This is the first half of an introduction to digital logic design. It is recommended for mechanical, aerospace, computer, and electrical engineering students. Topics include Boolean algebra, logic ga… source |
| ENGR 2302 | Introduction to Digital Logic Design B | — | This is the second half of an introduction to digital logic design. It is recommended for computer and electrical engineering students. Topics include: logic simplification, sequential logic, HDL mod… source |
| ENGR 2331 | Deformable Body Mechanics | — | An introduction to the linear stress-strain behavior of engineering materials, building upon principles from engineering statics. Topics include the analysis of stresses due to uniaxial loading, bend… source |
| ENGR 2900 | Topics in Engineering | — | An examination of a special topic in engineering; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGT 1014 | Safety | — | This course is designed to align with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) assessment and certification system for Safety. The course curriculum is based on federally-endorsed national… source |
| ENGT 1018 | Manufacturing Processes and Production | — | This course is designed to prepare students for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) Manufacturing Processes and Production Certification Assessment. The course curriculum is based upon… source |
| ENGT 1022 | Quality Practices & Measurement | — | This course is designed to prepare students for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) Quality Certification Assessment. The course curriculum is based upon federally endorsed national st… source |
| ENGT 1026 | Maintenance Awareness | — | This course is designed to prepare students for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) Maintenance Awareness Certification Assessment. The course curriculum is based upon federally endors… source |
| ENGT 1050 | Bridging Engineering and Education | — | This course is a hands-on engineering experience, intended for elementary education majors, which covers topics in science, engineering, and technology with an emphasis on understanding what engineer… source |
| ENGT 1153 | AC/DC Circuits | — | A survey course designed to give understanding to the relationships of work, power, energy, and electrical charge as well as to the relationships of voltage, resistance, current, and capacitance. A l… source |
| ENGT 1180 | Manufacturing Processes | — | Manufacturing processes are technology-based operations which realize the transformation of various raw input materials into a physical product. This course provides an overview of the types of mater… source |
| ENGT 1184 | Fluid Mechanics | — | This course addresses fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics and introduces algebraic-based methods for modeling the behavior of fluids under static and dynamic conditions. Applications of hydraulic… source |
| ENGT 1290 | Measurement and Process Control | — | Industrial manufacturers apply a variety of statistical-based techniques to more effectively address the quality of product design and production outcomes. This course examines how manufacturers make… source |
| ENGT 1513 | Digital Electronics Technology (PLTWâ¢) | — | Digital Electronics which is based on curriculum developed by Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is an introduction to several foundation concepts in digital electronics design. Students complete a variety… source |
| ENGT 1516 | Biotechnical Engineering | — | Introduction to the diverse fields of bio-chemistry, bio-engineering, and bio-medical device engineering through the integrated application of biology, physics, technology, and mathematics. Students… source |
| ENGT 2188 | Electronics and Automation | — | This course provides an introduction to automation with a focus on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated systems in industrial settings. An understanding of the essential mecha… source |
| ENGW 1111 | Introduction to Creative Writing | — | Unleash your imagination! Creative writing allows us to explore our own creativity through writing—which often involves processing our own experiences, values, and aesthetic sensibilities—while also… source |
| ENGW 1900 | Topics in Creative Writing | — | Examination of a special topic or field in creative writing. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| ENGW 2112 | Poetry Writing | — | This course focuses on the writing and study of contemporary poetry. Students will compose original poetry, respond to classmates, and be introduced to form and technique in poetry source |
| ENGW 2113 | Fiction Writing | — | This course focuses on the writing and study of contemporary fiction. Students will compose original fiction, respond to classmates, and be introduced to form and technique in fiction. source |
| ENGW 2114 | Play and Screen Writing | — | This course focuses on the writing and study of contemporary drama. Students will compose original plays and/or screenplays, respond to classmates, and be introduced to form and technique in drama. source |
| ENGW 2115 | Memoir/Non-Fiction Writing | — | This course focuses on the writing and study of contemporary creative nonfiction, including the sub-genres of memoir and the critical essay. Students will compose original essays, respond to classmat… source |
| ENGW 2800 | AFA Capstone | — | The Capstone course fulfills the Capstone requirement for the AFA in Creative Writing. In the course, students complete individualized creative writing projects, which may include fiction, drama, poe… source |
| ENGW 2900 | Topics in Creative Writing | — | Examination of a special topic or field in creative writing. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| EXSC 1000 | Aspects of Fitness | — | Provides students the fundamental components and concepts of physical fitness and health. Students will also learn strategies to help them begin, design, and maintain an exercise program to keep them… source |
| EXSC 1102 | Badminton | — | Badminton is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination and agility. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well as an understanding of the rules and strategies f… source |
| EXSC 1103 | Bowling | — | Bowling is a lifetime sport that encourages balance, strength, flexibility and precision. Through practice, students develop their skills as well as their understanding of the rules and strategies of… source |
| EXSC 1104 | Boot Camp | — | Boot camp-style training principles and programming enhances strength, endurance, and mobility. These workouts are designed using training techniques to improve aerobic capacity, strength and flexibi… source |
| EXSC 1105 | Fitness Yoga | — | Yoga is a lifelong practice to build strength, balance and mobility. Through a variety of yoga postures, students work the muscles and joints of their upper and lower body to systematically improve b… source |
| EXSC 1112 | Tennis | — | Tennis is a lifelong sport that encourages hand-eye coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills and an understanding of the rules and strateg… source |
| EXSC 1116 | Volleyball | — | Volleyball is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination, agility and cardiovascular conditioning. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well as an understanding… source |
| EXSC 1118 | Soccer | — | Soccer is a worldwide sport emphasizing coordination and cardiovascular conditioning. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills and an understanding of the rules and strategies of… source |
| EXSC 1128 | Team Sports and Exercise | — | Through group activities, participants learn about various fitness components and wellness concepts. Students explore lifestyle choices that address the multi-dimensional factors of wellness. Partici… source |
| EXSC 1129 | Fitness for Life 1 | — | A balanced exercise program that involves cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility components is necessary for a lifetime of health and fitness. Personalized fitness progress in this class is based… source |
| EXSC 1130 | Fitness Walking/Jogging | — | Walking and jogging are lifestyle activities that people can do throughout their lives. Students learn how to implement healthy lifestyle choices using proven fitness concepts. They develop an indivi… source |
| EXSC 1140 | Pickleball | — | Pickleball is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility. Through practice and play, students develop technical skills as well an understanding of the rules and stra… source |
| EXSC 1151 | Rock Climbing | — | High-risk sports, such as rock climbing, require specialized indoor instruction to ensure safe and independent skill development in an outdoor setting. Through hands-on instruction with a skilled ins… source |
| EXSC 1153 | Backpacking and Wilderness Preservation | — | Backpacking is an outdoor sport that requires a diverse skill set to ensure safety and enhance enjoyment. Appropriate equipment and behaviors for various outdoor settings are introduced in the classr… source |
| EXSC 1200 | Beginning Weight Training | — | Weight training is foundational for lifelong wellness. Through the use of machines, free weights, and body weight exercises, students learn to create a safe and effective workout program. Students de… source |
| EXSC 1400 | Studio Cycling | — | Cycling is a lifelong cardiovascular activity which utilizes the core and all lower extremity muscles. Taught in a group-fitness format, classes involve continuous aerobic activity on indoor, studio… source |
| EXSC 1500 | Hiking | — | Hiking is a lifelong cardiorespiratory activity performed in a variety of outdoor settings. Equipment selection, map reading, and environmental landscape awareness are emphasized to ensure safety and… source |
| EXSC 1900 | Topics in Exercise Science | — | Skill development in various special areas of exercise science; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| EXSC 2253 | Advanced Backpacking and Outdoor Leadership | — | Good judgement and strong leadership skills are necessary for safe and effective group trip planning and facilitation. Basic backpacking skills and communication styles are reviewed and measured duri… source |
| EXSC 2300 | Introduction to Exercise Science | — | Exercise science is a comprehensive discipline that involves exercise physiology, exercise and sports psychology, biomechanics, motor behavior, sociocultural aspects of sport and exercise, and sport… source |
| EXSC 2305 | Exercise Physiology | — | Exercise physiology involves the scientific basis of exercise and its relationship to athletic performance. There is an emphasis in this class on the human body’s physiological adaptation to external… source |
| EXSC 2310 | Foundations of Personal Training | — | This is a lecture-based, preparatory course for becoming a NSCA or ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, which demands a strong academic foundation in kinesiology for applying course concepts. Through a r… source |
| EXSC 2315 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | — | Prescribing exercise for healthy and special populations involves an understanding of policies, procedures, and the physiological basis of fitness performance. Skills learned during practical experie… source |
| EXSC 2330 | Applications of Personal Training | — | Personal training requires hands-on instruction and demonstration of strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility techniques to ensure a result-oriented experience for the client. Students perform asses… source |
| EXSC 2900 | Topics in Exercise Science | — | Skill development in various special areas of exercise science; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| FREN 1100 | Beginning French 1 | — | This course is an introduction to the French language. Students develop basic competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the study of the products and practices of Francophone c… source |
| FREN 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by exper… source |
| FREN 1111 | French Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of France and the Francophone world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop grea… source |
| FREN 1200 | Beginning French 2 | — | Students continue to examine critical differences between French and English while furthering competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices… source |
| FREN 2100 | Intermediate French 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the French-speaking world and identify the values that un… source |
| FREN 2200 | Intermediate French 2 | — | Students strengthen their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the French-speaking world and explore the values that underlie t… source |
| GEOG 1050 | Maps and Mapping | — | This course is an introduction to maps emphasizing how maps reflect and shape our understanding of the world. Course topics include basic principles of map communication, spatial data, mapping techno… source |
| GEOG 1101 | Earth's Natural Environments | — | This course in Physical Geography studies Earth's physical environment, its systems, and the energy that drives them. Students explore interactions between the atmosphere, water, rocks, ice, human ac… source |
| GEOG 1102 | Human Geography | — | This course explores human populations, their cultural landscapes, economic and political interactions and relationships with the physical environment. source |
| GEOG 1104 | Resources, Society and Environment | — | This is a study of human-environmental interactions. Students investigate perspectives on economic, social and political processes and their relations to natural resources, sustainability and global… source |
| GEOG 1121 | World Regional Geography | — | This course is a regional survey of the human and physical landscapes of major world regions. For each region, culture, population dynamics, development, global interdependence, and human-environment… source |
| GEOG 1123 | Geography of Minnesota | — | Students examine Minnesota’s natural environments and the way of life of the state’s people, with a focus on the relationship between human activities and the environment. source |
| GEOG 1125 | Geography of the United States and Canada | — | The United States and Canada is a fascinating and dynamic region featuring diverse peoples, resources and landscapes. Students explore the ever-changing relations among cultures, economic activities,… source |
| GEOG 1130 | Climate Change: Science, Human Impacts and Adaptations | — | This course investigates the evidence for past and present climate change, and what this implies for the future of the planet and society. At the end of this course, students will understand key prin… source |
| GEOG 1170 | Cities | — | Urbanization, humanity's most significant transformation since the Agricultural Revolution, has rapidly reshaped the world, with cities now central to global life. Cities, still relatively novel, hol… source |
| GEOG 1172 | Introductory Meteorology | — | An examination of atmospheric structure and processes, including temperature patterns, heating and cooling of the earth, moisture and humidity, winds, weather map interpretation, and the role of huma… source |
| GEOG 1900 | Topics in Geography | — | An examination of a special topic in geography; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| GEOG 2096 | Internship in Geography | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience. Students spend approximately 2.5 hours per week, per credit on the job, co… source |
| GEOG 2900 | Topics in Geography | — | An examination of a special topic in geography; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| GEOL 1050 | Earth History | — | This course provides interpretations of the evolution of our planet and its natural systems, including the scientific basis of these interpretations as well as the controversies faced as these develo… source |
| GEOL 1101 | The Dynamic Earth | — | This course is an introduction to materials and structure of the earth and processes acting internally and externally to change it. It includes identification of This course is an introduction to mat… source |
| GEOL 1110 | Environmental Geology | — | This course investigates the relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of oceans, focusing on evolution of the oceans, biotic environments, dynamics of water movemen… source |
| GEOL 1111 | Environmental Geology Laboratory | — | This is an optional “add-on” lab for students who also take GEOL1110-Environmental Geology. Taking this course, along with (in any sequence or concurrently), fulfills a Goal 3 lab science requirement… source |
| GEOL 1120 | Oceanography | — | Relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of oceans focusing on evolution of the oceans, biotic environments, dynamics of water movement, and the effect ocean proces… source |
| GEOL 1130 | Climate Change: Science, Human Impacts and Adaptations | — | This course investigates the evidence for past and present climate change, and what this implies for the future of the planet and society. At the end of this course, students will understand key prin… source |
| GEOL 1900 | Topics in Geology | — | Examination of a special topic in geology; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| GEOL 2096 | Internship in Geology | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience. Students spend approximately 2.5 hours per week, per credit on the job, co… source |
| GEOL 2900 | Topics in Geology | — | Examination of a special topic in geology; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| GERM 1100 | Beginning German 1 | — | This course introduces critical differences and similarities between German and English while students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Aspects of German culture are a… source |
| GERM 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by exper… source |
| GERM 1111 | German Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of the German-speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater ins… source |
| GERM 1200 | Beginning German 2 | — | This course is a continuation of the listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies developed in . Students further explore cultural differences helping them develop a deeper understanding of… source |
| GERM 2100 | Intermediate German 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the German-speaking world and identify the values that un… source |
| GERM 2200 | Intermediate German 2 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the German-speaking world and identify the values that un… source |
| HCCC 1000 | Health Career Exploration | — | This module provides information about the different types of healthcare workers in various healthcare settings. Included are education and licensure/certification requirements, scope of work, types… source |
| HCCC 1010 | Behaviors for Success in Healthcare Settings | — | This module focuses on the requirements needed by healthcare workers to effectively work in a variety of healthcare settings. This includes: types of healthcare facilities and systems, applying for e… source |
| HCCC 1020 | Communications in Healthcare Settings | — | This module emphasizes the importance of effective communication between and among healthcare workers and their clients. Included are verbal and non-verbal communication, listening skills, interperso… source |
| HCCC 1030 | Awareness and Sensitivity to Client Needs | — | This module presents challenges and issues related to the awareness and sensitivity needed to understand the healthcare needs of clients. Included is the impact disease has on individuals; the emotio… source |
| HCCC 1040 | Respecting Client and Staff Diversity | — | This module provides a framework for dealing with diverse clients and staff. Included are belief systems, cultural practices and respect, and sensitivity to cultural and gender issues. Awareness and… source |
| HCCC 1050 | Healthcare Safety and Standard Precautions | — | This module focuses on the rules and standards related to regulatory policies required of healthcare facilities, as well as personal safety standards and requirements to work in healthcare settings.… source |
| HCCC 1060 | Legal Issues in Healthcare | — | This module focuses on the legal issues related to clients and healthcare workers. Areas such as healthcare laws, client rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, liability, documentation, and re… source |
| HCCC 1070 | Healthcare Ethics | — | This module emphasizes the use of sound ethical practices in healthcare. Included are ethical practices and standards as they relate to the care of clients, and interactions with peers, colleagues, a… source |
| HCCC 1074 | Healthcare Core Total Curriculum | — | The Healthcare Core Curriculum was originally designed as a flexible, modular based curriculum that could be adapted to a variety of applications in work force development centers, high schools, coll… source |
| HCCC 1080 | Nursing Assistant Skill Set | — | This course is an introduction to basic nursing care skills and concepts necessary to prepare the student to be employed in a healthcare facility under direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Complet… source |
| HIST 1101 | World History: Prehistory to Mongols | — | Through our shared exploration of the past, we will come to a better understanding of world history, its people, and what we could make for our futures. As students of the past, we investigate whose… source |
| HIST 1102 | World History: Black Death to Today | — | Through our shared exploration of the past, we will come to a better understanding of world history, its people, and what we could make for our futures. As students of the past, we investigate whose… source |
| HIST 1111 | US History: Colonization to Civil War | — | By exploring our shared past, we can shape a better future for the United States and its people. As students of the past, we investigate whose stories get told and whose stories have been left buried… source |
| HIST 1112 | US History: Civil War to Today | — | By exploring our shared past, we can shape a better future for the United States and its people. As students of the past, we investigate whose stories get told and whose stories have been left buried… source |
| HIST 1131 | Family: Sex/Gender/Power: A Cross-Cultural, Historical Perspective | — | A social history of the family. The course examines how social, political, economic, religious, and cultural changes have influenced the structure, function, and values of family. A comparative study… source |
| HIST 1133 | Minnesota History | — | This course focuses on the interrelationship between Minnesota's geophysical environment and socio-cultural development. Topics will include Native American culture, European settlement, immigration,… source |
| HIST 1135 | Food, Floods, and Rivers in Modern World History | — | Fresh water plays a central role in modern (1800-January 2020 CE) world history. Focus will be on food and floods, using the Red Rivers of North America and Southeast Asia as case studies. Through a… source |
| HIST 1900 | Topics in History | — | A one-semester special topics course in which students may engage in a study of a subject not regularly offered in the history program, or for international educational experience. Topics courses do… source |
| HIST 2096 | Internship in History | — | This internship course explores history careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience with an approved sponsoring organization. Students must complete 45… source |
| HIST 2100 | Black History and Civil Rights in the United States | — | Understanding Black history and civil rights is crucial for fostering social justice and cultural competence. This class covers significant moments and movements in Black history, including the middl… source |
| HIST 2111 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender U.S. History | — | People now understood as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender have been integral to the American experience, from the roots of colonialism to the present day. Currently, ideas about sexuality and… source |
| HIST 2900 | Topics in History | — | A one-semester special topics course in which students may engage in a study of a subject not regularly offered in the history program, or for international educational experience; intended for secon… source |
| HLTH 1010 | Medical Terminology | — | Comprehensive course designed for mastering the medical language used in all professions and industries related to health care. Course includes an introduction of body systems in relation to medical… source |
| HLTH 1103 | College First Aid and Adult CPR | — | This course provides a basic understanding of first aid, AED, and adult CPR principles, and covers fundamental skills necessary to sustain a life until Emergency Medical Services arrive at the scene.… source |
| HLTH 1104 | Personal and Community Health | — | This course examines current health issues affecting the individual and community such as disease prevention, stress, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sexuality, and aging. Emphasis is placed on de… source |
| HLTH 1106 | Drug Use and Abuse | — | This course will examine the impact of mood-altering substances on the individual, family, and society. This includes an exploration of the interrelatedness of personal decisions regarding the use/no… source |
| HLTH 1107 | Principles of Nutrition | — | Explore how nutrients work inside the body through the physiological functions of digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Scientific principles of nutrition reveal how these processes affect health by… source |
| HLTH 1112 | CPR for the Professional Rescuer | — | This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED… source |
| HLTH 1118 | Stress Management | — | An exploration and celebration of the adaptive ability of human beings to create and overcome stress in our urban and technological society. This course uses a holistic approach in assisting the stud… source |
| HLTH 1160 | Theory and Practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan 1 | — | Introduces the theory, applications, and postures of T'ai Chi. Emphasis is on incorporating the balance, flexibility, relaxation, and muscular strengthening concepts of T'ai Chi into a lifestyle whic… source |
| HLTH 1170 | Introduction and Exploration into Integrative/Holistic Health Modalities | — | This course is an overview of the theories and practice of integrative/Holistic health modalities including Qigong. Students will study theories, examine various integrative/holistic health and qigon… source |
| HLTH 1900 | Topics in Health | — | Skill development in various special areas of health; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| HLTH 2010 | Healthcare in the US | — | Students will understand the history, organization, influences, and delivery of healthcare in the US and abroad. A focus will be on analyzing the factors that have shaped our healthcare system compar… source |
| HLTH 2011 | Introduction to Public Health | — | A foundation course that introduces students to the concept, history and practice of public health. The course examines the environmental, social, political, and behavioral determinants of health and… source |
| HLTH 2012 | Public Health Advocacy and Leadership | — | This course analyzes the discipline and leadership in Public and Community Health Education. Students will explore and practice behavior change and leadership models, theories, ethical factors, advoc… source |
| HLTH 2096 | Internship in Health | — | Student, who are enrolled in an internship within the Health Department, will guide the content of their own learning experience at the internship site, by developing learning objectives with the emp… source |
| HLTH 2105 | Women's Health | — | This course examines critical issues in women's health. Topics will include biological, cultural, global, psychological, historical, and political areas that shape and define women's health and healt… source |
| HLTH 2110 | Sexuality and Health | — | The objective of this course is to provide students an introduction to health topics related to sexuality. It is based on present scientific analysis of sexuality and how it functions. It offers an o… source |
| HLTH 2160 | Theory and Practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan 2 | — | This course is a continuation of , Theory and Practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan 1. It is designed for the student desiring to deepen his/her understanding and practice of T'ai Chi through additional readin… source |
| HLTH 2209 | Emergency Medical Responder | — | This course provides a more in-depth examination of the techniques and procedures necessary in handling the physical and emotional needs of the injured, or the suddenly taken ill person until more ad… source |
| HLTH 2900 | Topics in Health | — | Skill development in various special areas of health; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| HSER 1100 | Current Issues in Health and Human Services | — | This course is an overview of the Health and Human Services field. Topics discussed include the history of human/social services/public health in the United States and globally. Topics include povert… source |
| HSER 1200 | Multicultural Aspects in Health and Human Services | — | In this course, students examine the multicultural models related to the health and human services field. Students explore their own cultural identities, values, and experiences and understand how th… source |
| INDS 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation ( ) introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by e… source |
| INDS 1600 | Leadership Development Studies | — | This honors-level course will provide a basic understanding of the concept of leadership and foster the development of leadership skills. This is a humanities-based course which integrates classical… source |
| INDS 1900 | Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies | — | Examination of a special topic in interdisciplinary studies. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| INDS 2500 | Honors Capstone | — | In the Honors Capstone course, students will propose, develop, and complete a research project in their major or chosen discipline, and document and present their research to the college community. source |
| INDS 2900 | Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies | — | Examination of a special topic in interdisciplinary studies. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| JAPN 1100 | Beginning Japanese 1 | — | This course introduces critical differences and similarities between Japanese and English while students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Aspects of Japanese culture a… source |
| JAPN 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by exper… source |
| JAPN 1111 | Japanese Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of the Japanese-speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater i… source |
| JAPN 1200 | Beginning Japanese 2 | — | This course is a continuation of the listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies developed in . Students further explore cultural differences helping them develop a deeper understanding of… source |
| JAPN 2100 | Intermediate Japanese 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Japanese-speaking world and identify the values that… source |
| JAPN 2200 | Intermediate Japanese 2 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Japanese-speaking world and identify the values that… source |
| MATH 0601 | Pre-College Math 1 | — | offers a complete review of pre-college level mathematics. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphs of linear equations, exponents and polynomials, linear, quadratic, exponential and… source |
| MATH 0602 | Pre-College Math 2 | — | is a continuation of Pre-college Mathematics from for students who have yet to master the learning objectives required for their intended sequence of math courses. Topics are the same as those listed… source |
| MATH 0603 | Pre-College Math 3 | — | is a continuation of pre-college mathematics from for students who have yet to master the learning objectives required for their intended sequence of math courses. Topics are the same as those listed… source |
| MATH 0630 | Survey of Algebra | — | Topics include linear and quadratic equations, graphs of linear equations, exponents and polynomials, linear and quadratic functions, introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. source |
| MATH 0691 | Beginning Algebra | — | Designed for students strengthening their mathematical foundation, Beginning Algebra builds proficiency in basic algebraic skills, concepts, and problem solving to support success in subsequent mathe… source |
| MATH 0700 | Intermediate Algebra | — | Proficiency course for Pre-College Math topics. Students cannot register for this course. Students who successfully demonstrate mastery of the learning objectives for Intermediate Algebra in , , or w… source |
| MATH 0980 | Math Skills for Statistics | — | This course is taught concurrently with Introduction to Statistics and is designed to support students in completing the topics covered in both beginning algebra and college-level introductory statis… source |
| MATH 0990 | STATWAY Statistics 1 | — | This course is the first in a two-semester sequence designed to guide students in completing the topics covered in both beginning algebra and college-level introductory statistics in one year. The tw… source |
| MATH 0991 | Math Skills for College Algebra | — | Designed for students enrolled in College Algebra, this corequisite course provides just-in-time support to promote success in the college-level course. Students explore intermediate algebraic concep… source |
| MATH 0995 | Math Skills for Accelerated STATWAY | — | This course is taught concurrently with Statway Statistics Accelerated and is designed to support students in completing the topics covered in both beginning algebra and college-level introductory st… source |
| MATH 1020 | Math Trek: Math for Liberal Arts | — | The purpose of this introductory course is to develop an understanding of the nature of mathematics and an awareness of its role in society. Through a selection of topics, the course will develop pro… source |
| MATH 1055 | Elements of Mathematics 1 | — | As part of a two-course sequence primarily intended for students pursuing Elementary or Special Education degrees, this course focuses on counting and numbers, operations, fractions, decimals, percen… source |
| MATH 1065 | Elements of Mathematics 2 | — | As part of a two-course sequence, this course focuses on measurement, geometry, probability, data and statistics. Emphasis on mathematical reasoning, estimation, and problem solving. source |
| MATH 1080 | Introduction to Statistics | — | This course covers concepts and applications of descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics topics include graphical representations, measures of center, m… source |
| MATH 1090 | STATWAY Statistics 2 | — | This course is the second in a two-semester sequence designed to guide students in completing the topics covered in both beginning algebra and college-level introductory statistics in one year. The t… source |
| MATH 1095 | STATWAY Statistics: Accelerated | — | This course is an accelerated version of the Statway Statistics 1 and 2 sequence ( and 1090) and is taken simultaneously with the corequisite . Along with , it is designed to guide students in comple… source |
| MATH 1100 | College Algebra | — | College Algebra emphasizes the classification and analysis of polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students explore multiple representations of funct… source |
| MATH 1150 | Trigonometry | — | This course, together with : College Algebra, is intended to prepare students for a multiple-term calculus sequence. Course work will involve a thorough exploration of trigonometric functions, polar… source |
| MATH 1400 | Survey of Calculus | — | The concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus are covered for those who do not need a comprehensive calculus sequence ( -1520). The mathematical applications of the content will i… source |
| MATH 1500 | Pre-Calculus | — | This course is intended to prepare students for a multiple-term calculus sequence. It covers a thorough exploration of trigonometric functions, along with polar coordinates and equations, complex num… source |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus 1 | — | Calculus 1 is an introductory course designed to provide students with fundamental concepts and techniques essential for understanding calculus. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding a… source |
| MATH 1520 | Calculus 2 | — | Calculus 2 builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in Calculus 1 and delves deeper into the properties and applications of integration. It also covers infinite sequences and series; introduc… source |
| MATH 1900 | Topics in Mathematics | — | An examination of a special topic in mathematics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| MATH 2011 | Discrete Structures of Computer Science | — | Concepts fundamental to the analysis of algorithms. Topics include logic, sets, methods of proof including mathematical induction, combinatorics, relations, solution of recurrence relations, graphs a… source |
| MATH 2033 | Elementary Computational Linear Algebra | — | Matrices and linear transformations, basic theory, linear vector spaces, inner product spaces. Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues, and singular values. Algorithms and computational matrix metho… source |
| MATH 2080 | Statistical Modeling | — | Statistical model building will be introduced. The topics of simple linear regression, non-linear models, logistic regression, and multiple regression models will be included. The mathematical applic… source |
| MATH 2400 | Probability and Statistics with Calculus | — | Descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, sampling and the elements of statistical inference including point/interval estimation, and hypothesis tests. source |
| MATH 2510 | Calculus 3: Multivariable Calculus | — | Multivariable functions, three-dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, partial derivatives, optimization, multiple integrals, curves and surfaces, vector fields, divergence, curl, line and surface in… source |
| MATH 2520 | Calculus 4: Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | — | Matrices and systems, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvectors, first and second order differential equations, Euler's method, phase plane… source |
| MATH 2700 | Foundations of Mathematics and Logic: Writing Intensive | — | This course will be useful to all students pursuing advanced mathematics at four-year institutions, including but not limited to those intending majors in mathematics or mathematics education. Topics… source |
| MATH 2900 | Topics in Mathematics | — | An examination of a special topic in mathematics; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| MUSC 1100 | Individualized Music Instruction | — | Self-expression through music is a common practice across cultures and can be a rewarding life-long endeavor, regardless of location or profession. Students of all abilities who wish to begin or cont… source |
| MUSC 1113 | Concert Choir | — | This course studies and prepares for public performance choral literature from all musical periods in a variety of styles. Students will use their voices in a manner that promotes healthy vocal produ… source |
| MUSC 1116 | Concert Band | — | This course includes rehearsals and performances covering standard band literature. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they developed through public performances. source |
| MUSC 1118 | Orchestra | — | Rehearsals and performances of orchestral music of many traditions and styles. String students may audition to perform with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Maximum of 4 credits. source |
| MUSC 1120 | Fundamentals of Music | — | This course introduces the fundamental materials of music: pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre. Students will learn the notation of pitch, rhythm, articulations, dynamics, and harmony. Student… source |
| MUSC 1121 | Introduction to World Music | — | The course will survey the study of world music within its historical and social contexts. source |
| MUSC 1122 | Intro to Music | — | Develops an understanding and enjoyment of music. Includes a study of great music from 1600 to the present. Emphasis on developing listening skills supplemented by historical background. Open to all… source |
| MUSC 1123 | Jazz History | — | Created and developed by African-American musicians in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, jazz is a uniquely American art form that, like it’s modern cousin hip-hop, has become beloved worl… source |
| MUSC 1124 | Rock and Roll History | — | Since World War II, American popular music has been one of the nation’s largest cultural exports. The multi-billion-dollar industry has made superstars out of otherwise unknown artists and cast a lon… source |
| MUSC 1127 | Introduction to Class Piano | — | This is a beginning piano course for everyone. Basic functional piano skills for a lifetime of learning such as note reading, beginning chord knowledge, playing by ear and improvising, along with bas… source |
| MUSC 1131 | Music Theory 1 | — | For those students pursuing a career in music, a major component of the training is in the discipline of music theory. Training in music theory is essential for professional musicians. In this first… source |
| MUSC 1132 | Music Theory 2 | — | The study of the materials and structure of music is critical to the performing and professional musician as well as all musicians seeking to improve comprehension of musicianship skills. In this sec… source |
| MUSC 1135 | Songwriting | — | Song is one of the oldest individual musical expressions in human history and popular song has become one of America’s largest and most influential cultural exports. Designed for students with a foun… source |
| MUSC 1141 | Vocal Ensemble | — | Vocal ensemble performs repertoire ranging from early music to vocal jazz. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. source |
| MUSC 1142 | Guitar Ensemble | — | Guitar duets, trios, and quartets perform music from all periods. Repertoire includes arrangements of vocal and string chamber ensembles, as well as music composed originally for the guitar ensemble.… source |
| MUSC 1143 | Piano Ensemble | — | Performance of four-hand piano repertoire of various style periods for one or two pianos. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. source |
| MUSC 1144 | Instrumental Ensemble | — | Performance of chamber music: duos (sonatas), trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations of wind, percussion, and string instruments. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. source |
| MUSC 1145 | Jazz Ensemble | — | Instrumental jazz band; rehearses and performs a variety of jazz styles and idioms including: swing, funk, fusion, rock, hip-hop, and other current styles and trends. A historical emphasis on jazz mu… source |
| MUSC 1146 | Jazz Combo | — | Performance of jazz combo music: trios, quartets, and other ensemble combinations of wind and rhythm section instruments. Recommended previous performance experience. Maximum of 4 credits. source |
| MUSC 1147 | Popular Music Ensemble | — | Popular music in America is a multibillion-dollar industry and embedded as a uniquely American component of our national identity. The Popular Music Ensemble will prepare students to perform songs fr… source |
| MUSC 1151 | Applied Music 1 | — | Students pursuing a degree in music have weekly private instruction with an artist-level teacher on their respective instruments. Weekly lessons include topics such as: freshman repertoire developmen… source |
| MUSC 1152 | Performance Class | — | Performing with confidence is an essential skill for music majors to develop professionally. While enrolled in applied lessons, students meet together as a single studio class to learn performance et… source |
| MUSC 1156 | Guitar 1: Class Lessons | — | With your own guitar, learn the basics of guitar technique, which will lead to any style of performance. Meant for the beginner, this class progresses quickly beyond the basics into what you need to… source |
| MUSC 1157 | Class Piano 1 | — | The essential keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, technique, memorization, scales, chord progressions and transposition are developed through group classroom instruction.… source |
| MUSC 1158 | Class Piano 2 | — | Class Piano 2 is a continued path to develop piano skills directed toward Music Theory, Ear Training, Music History, and the Piano Proficiency Exam. Development of critical keyboard skills in sight r… source |
| MUSC 1159 | Piano Proficiency Exam | — | Due to the ubiquitous nature of the piano to professional music careers, The Piano Proficiency Exam is required for the Associate of Fine Arts in Music. The exam includes proficiency with major and m… source |
| MUSC 1161 | Voice Class | — | This course introduces the basic principles of vocal technique: voice production, breathing, tone development, diction and pronunciation. It includes a study of vocal literature from various styles:… source |
| MUSC 1166 | Guitar 2: Class Lessons | — | Class Lessons is a continuation of the skills developed in Guitar I, . This course introduces chord progressions in several keys, right hand finger picking patterns, sight reading in higher positions… source |
| MUSC 1170 | Jazz Improvisation 1 | — | This course provides students with the skills necessary to create music with self-expression in jazz styles. The course includes a practical application of scales, arpeggios, and melodic lines to the… source |
| MUSC 1176 | Intro to Music Tech 1 | — | This course is intended for students interested in learning about music software applications. Topics include music notation, introduction to sequencing, introduction to recording and audio editing,… source |
| MUSC 1177 | Making Digital Music | — | Music composition and audio manipulation in the digital environment has become standard across all aspects of the music industry. Making Digital Music introduces students to composing, arranging, and… source |
| MUSC 1181 | Ear Training 1 | — | For those students pursuing a career in music, this begins the undergraduate training in fundamental aural skills. As the foundation of musicianship, aural training provides the necessary skills for… source |
| MUSC 1182 | Ear Training 2 | — | Continued development of aural skills reinforces foundational musicianship required for the professional musician or any musician that desires improvement. These skills apply to all instrumentalists… source |
| MUSC 1190 | Diction for Singers 1 | — | Clear and expressive pronunciation is essential for performers in voice, choral conducting, and collaborative piano. Students explore the phonetic sounds of English and Italian through the Internatio… source |
| MUSC 1191 | Diction for Singers 2 | — | Accurate pronunciation of sung texts for students studying voice, choral conducting, and collaborative piano is a fundamental component of musical study. Diction for Singers 2 introduces the phonetic… source |
| MUSC 1900 | Topics in Music | — | Examination of a special topic in music such as theatre orchestra and musical theatre singing. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| MUSC 2231 | Music Theory 3 | — | In this third part of a four-semester sequence, students will examine the development of harmony as applied to American popular song forms through composition, study of basic acoustical theory, chrom… source |
| MUSC 2232 | Music Theory 4 | — | For those students pursuing a career in music, this concludes the undergraduate training in fundamental music theory. In this final part of a four-semester sequence, students are prepared to study th… source |
| MUSC 2245 | Music History 1 | — | This course consists of the study of the history of music in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas and includes a study of the composers, styles and social contexts of Medieval, Renaissance and Ba… source |
| MUSC 2246 | Music History 2 | — | This course consists of a study of the history of music and includes a study of the composers, styles, and social contexts of Classical, Romantic, Twentieth and Twenty-first music from 1750 CE to the… source |
| MUSC 2251 | Applied Music 2 | — | Students pursuing a degree in music have weekly private instruction with an artist-level teacher on their respective instruments. Weekly lessons include topics such as: sophomore repertoire developme… source |
| MUSC 2252 | Sophomore Recital | — | One half-hour recital at sophomore repertoire level. Application of performance skills, performance etiquette, and written program notes. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing. source |
| MUSC 2270 | Jazz Improvisation 2 | — | This course is the second in a two-part sequence. Jazz Improvisation II provides students with the skills necessary to create music with self-expression in advanced jazz styles. The course includes c… source |
| MUSC 2276 | Intro to Music Tech 2 | — | This course builds upon the foundation of and is intended for students interested in further, more advanced study of music software applications. Topics include music notation, exploration of sequenc… source |
| MUSC 2281 | Ear Training 3 | — | Continued development of aural skills reinforces foundational musicianship required for the professional musician or any musician that desires improvement. These skills apply to all instrumentalists… source |
| MUSC 2282 | Ear Training 4 | — | This concludes the undergraduate training in fundamental aural skills. In this final part of a 4-semester sequence, students will apply all the compounding skills they have developed over the previou… source |
| MUSC 2900 | Topics in Music | — | Examination of a special topic in music. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| NCC 1000 | Paths to College Success | — | This course focuses on skills and strategies needed for a successful start in college. It is designed for all new students who place into , , , or . source |
| NURS 1000 | Role of the Professional Nurse | — | The role of the professional nurse is complex and resides within a culturally competent, equitable, inclusive framework. Professional nursing includes learning about professional identity inclusive o… source |
| NURS 1020 | Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | The LPN carries valuable knowledge with their existing training; here the focus is to expand on the scope of practice, knowledge, and skills of the LPN as they transition to the professional role wit… source |
| NURS 1051 | Foundations of Health Assessment | — | Comprehensive nursing health assessment across the lifespan is a fundamental skill for the entry-level nurse. Students will begin to develop therapeutic communication and basic assessment skills usin… source |
| NURS 1057 | Nursing Assistant | — | The Minnesota State Nursing Assistant curriculum is the approved preparation for nursing assistants. Students are introduced to the basic nursing skills and concepts necessary to become a certified n… source |
| NURS 1101 | Health Promotion | — | Holistic health promotion across the lifespan can improve quality of life. Within course materials, emphasis is placed on holistic health care practices, education of self-care management including p… source |
| NURS 1151 | Parent Child Nursing | — | N ursing care of the childbearing family and the childrearing family from infancy to adolescence requires specialized knowledge. Emphasis is placed on application of maternal child health knowledge a… source |
| NURS 1900 | Topics in Nursing | — | Examination of a special topic in nursing; intended for nursing students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| NURS 2000 | Chronic and Palliative Care | — | F o c u s o n th e nu r s i n g care o f cli e n t s e x p e r i e n c i n g c h r on ic illne s s a nd /or e n d o f lif e enables the nurse to care for a large part of the healthcare population . E… source |
| NURS 2010 | Chronic and Palliative Care Experiential | — | Focus on the nursing care of clients experiencing chronic illness and/or end of life enables the nurse to care for a large part of the healthcare population. Emphasis is placed on understanding the “… source |
| NURS 2050 | Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | Administration of pharmaceuticals and natural products requires knowledge of theoretical concepts that enable nursing students to provide safe and effective care for diverse clients across the lifesp… source |
| NURS 2100 | Acute and Complex Care | — | Knowledge of nursing care of clients experiencing acute disruptions of health can prevent disability and death. Emphasis is placed on understanding theory and skills required to provide nursing care… source |
| NURS 2110 | Acute and Complex Care Experiential | — | Knowledge of nursing care of clients experiencing acute disruptions of health can prevent disability and death. Emphasis is placed on application of theory and skills required to provide nursing care… source |
| NURS 2200 | Synthesis Theory and Experiential | — | As a synthesis of holistic nursing care, this course embeds prioritization, delegation, and supervision of nursing care of clients across the lifespan while examining theories of nursing leadership.… source |
| NURS 2700 | Health Promotion and the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. The emphasis on health promotion across the lifespan includes learning about self-health, as well as holistic client health p… source |
| NURS 2720 | Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | This course is designed to expand the knowledge and skills of the LPN as they transition to the professional role within nursing. Emphasis is placed on health promotion through the lifespan and incor… source |
| NURS 2750 | Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse in promoting and supporting nutritional health. Emphasis is on the role nutrition plays in health promotion/prevention of illness, recovery… source |
| NURS 2800 | Chronic and Palliative Care | — | This course focuses on the nursing care of clients experiencing chronic illness and/or end of life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the "lived experience" of clients and families. Ethical issues… source |
| NURS 2820 | Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse | — | This course introduces theoretical concepts that enable students to provide safe and effective care related to pharmaceuticals and natural products to diverse clients across the lifespan. A framework… source |
| NURS 2850 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 1 | — | This course introduces a holistic perspective of pathophysiological processes and the disruption in normal body function. Emphasis will be on objective and subjective manifestations of common chronic… source |
| NURS 2910 | Acute and Complex Care | — | This course focuses on the nursing care of clients experiencing acute disruptions of health and/or end of life issues. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of theory and skills require… source |
| NURS 2920 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2 | — | This course will facilitate ongoing critical thinking and analysis of pathophysiological concepts. Emphasis will be on interpretation and prioritization of data resulting from environmental, genetic,… source |
| NURS 2950 | Nursing Leadership 1 | — | This course focuses on prioritization, delegation, and supervision of nursing care of clients across the lifespan. Health care policy, finance, and regulatory environment issues are analyzed. Emphasi… source |
| PHIL 1101 | Introduction to Philosophy | — | An introduction to the study of philosophy, with emphasis on developing skills in philosophical modes of inquiry and analysis. Major content areas include epistemology, metaphysics, and value theory,… source |
| PHIL 1102 | Logic | — | This course is the study of the deductive analysis of arguments using the tools of contemporary symbolic logic. The course includes the examination of basic logical concepts (logical form, validity,… source |
| PHIL 1103 | Ethics | — | This course is an introduction to the philosophical study of morality. It will examine several important ethical theories and perspectives concerning standards of value, the nature of right action an… source |
| PHIL 1105 | Philosophy of Religion | — | This course will examine both classic and contemporary issues in the philosophy of religion, including, but not limited to: proofs for the existence of divine beings or God; analysis of the types of… source |
| PHIL 1140 | Environmental Ethics | — | Do animals have rights? Do we have moral obligations to preserve endangered species? What is sustainable development and do we have an ethical obligation to promote it? Do people, including future ge… source |
| PHIL 1150 | Introduction to World Religions | — | A comparative course which examines the fundamental beliefs, practices, and traditions of world religious traditions. The origins, major figures, sacred scriptures and creeds will be reviewed and com… source |
| PHIL 1160 | Philosophy of Art | — | The study of the nature of art, the character of our experience of works of art, and standards for the interpretation and evaluation of works of art. May include examination of the nature of beauty,… source |
| PHIL 1170 | Business Ethics | — | Should companies that employ sweatshop labor be boycotted? Who should take responsibility for the financial crisis of 2008? Is bribery morally acceptable if everyone is doing it? Is corporate downsiz… source |
| PHIL 1180 | Biomedical Ethics | — | Should physician-assisted suicide be legalized? Is there a right to health care? Should genetic technologies be used for enhancing human capabilities? What ethical ideals ought to govern the patient-… source |
| PHIL 1190 | Ethics for the Digital Age | — | Big data and information technology impact all areas of life. Rapid advances in technologies such as AI and machine learning, as well as the evermore sophisticated advances in the collection, analysi… source |
| PHIL 1900 | Topics in Philosophy | — | Examination of a special topic in philosophy; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| PHIL 2900 | Topics in Philosophy | — | Examination of a special topic in philosophy; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| PHYS 1001 | Energy, Climate & Physics in Society | — | This course covers topics in physics with an emphasis on conceptual understanding of physics principles and the technology applications related to current issues, including the sources and uses of en… source |
| PHYS 1002 | Energy, Climate & Physics in Society Laboratory | — | This is an optional laboratory course for students who are concurrently enrolled in or who have previously completed (C or higher). The combination of and satisfies the MnTC Goal 3 laboratory science… source |
| PHYS 1104 | Survey of Astronomy | — | Explore the universe around us in a survey course focusing on scales and structures of the universe, observable motions of the sun, moon, and stars, patterns within the solar system, life cycles of s… source |
| PHYS 1110 | College Physics 1 | — | In this first semester of a two-semester sequence covering introductory algebra-based physics, students explore the mathematical description of motion (kinematics) and use forces and torques to analy… source |
| PHYS 1111 | College Physics 2 | — | Modern life is heavily impacted by electricity, magnetism, and light. Further explore physics in a lecture course with lab component that is a continuation of Physics 1110. Students will gain an unde… source |
| PHYS 1114 | Introductory Astronomy | — | A one-semester introductory course in astronomy covering the tools and methods of astronomy and the physics of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. This course requires a background i… source |
| PHYS 1121 | Physics 1 for Scientists and Engineers | — | In this first semester of a two-semester sequence covering calculus-based introductory physics, students explore the mathematical description of motion (kinematics) and use forces and torques to anal… source |
| PHYS 1122 | Physics 2 for Scientists and Engineers | — | In this second semester of a two-semester sequence covering calculus-based introductory physics, students explore electricity and magnetism and its many applications, as well as mechanical waves, ele… source |
| PHYS 1201 | Physics 1 with Biomedical Applications | — | An inherent foundation of physics supports the biomedical sciences. Explore physics and its connection to health and biology in the first semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics,… source |
| PHYS 1202 | Physics 2 with Biomedical Applications | — | An inherent foundation of physics supports the biomedical sciences. Continue exploring physics and its connection to health and biology in the second half of this introductory physics series, with a… source |
| PHYS 1900 | Topics in Physics | — | An examination of a special topic in physics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| PHYS 2250 | Modern Physics | — | An introduction to the topics of modern physics including the special theory of relativity and quantum theory. Seminal experiments of modern physics are explored, along with their theoretical implica… source |
| PHYS 2900 | Topics in Physics | — | An examination of a special topic in physics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| POLS 1130 | Introduction to U.S. Politics | — | Considers fundamentals of U.S. politics including constitutional principles, organization of government, basic freedoms, civil liberties, civil rights, political cultures, parties and interest groups… source |
| POLS 1132 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | — | Compares political and economic systems, political and economic conditions, and political and economic policies of diverse countries and regions around the world. Comparisons and contrasts will consi… source |
| POLS 1150 | Introduction to World Politics and Globalization | — | Develops a global perspective by exploring diverse global issues such as security, human rights, environment, economic development, foreign policies, character of globalization, interactions of natio… source |
| POLS 1152 | Model United Nations | — | Introduces students to the workings of the world's most important international organization - the United Nations (UN) - and to the practice of negotiation and diplomacy. Course emphasizes understand… source |
| POLS 1900 | Topics in Political Science | — | Examines specific topics in politics and public policy; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| POLS 2096 | Internship in Political Science | — | Student will explore careers in political science through partnership with a sponsoring organization, putting into practice skills learned in political science courses. Students must complete 45 hour… source |
| POLS 2250 | Constitutional Law | — | Explores the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as elements of national government and criminal justice. Addresses equal protection, due process, First Amendment, search and seizure, rights of the… source |
| POLS 2900 | Topics in Political Science | — | Examines specific topics in politics and public policy; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| PSYC 1050 | Introduction to Human Development | — | This course is an introduction of the major concepts, developmental theories, modern-day explanatory systems, and research related to human development through the lifespan from the prenatal period t… source |
| PSYC 1100 | Psychology in Modern Life | — | Psychology in Modern Life is designed to translate psychology into applications to everyday life. Examples of life situations addressed include topics such as stress management, health behaviors, beh… source |
| PSYC 1108 | Psychology of Death and Dying | — | We all die. Psychology offers an insightful exploration of death and dying by examining how different cultures, historical contexts, and personal experiences shape our understanding of this universal… source |
| PSYC 1109 | Child and Adolescent Development | — | This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial areas of development from conception through adolescence. Relevant theories, research, methods and issues are addressed. An interactio… source |
| PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology | — | This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It prepares students for pursuing more advanced coursework in Psychology and provides a basic understanding of… source |
| PSYC 1140 | Psychology of Gender | — | What shapes our understanding of gender—our biology, psychology, or the world around us? This course explores how all three interact to influence gender identity, roles, and experiences. You will exa… source |
| PSYC 1900 | Topics in Psychology | — | Examination of a special topic in psychology; intended for all students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| PSYC 2100 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | — | This course introduces statistical analysis and research designs used in the behavioral sciences. In it, students use statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to conduct descriptive and inferential data ana… source |
| PSYC 2200 | Psychological Disorders | — | Nearly half of adults in North America are expected to experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives. Studying psychopathology involves exploring how conditions like OCD, depressio… source |
| PSYC 2210 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | — | Discovering how people grow, change, and thrive across the entire lifespan can take you on a journey through the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional milestones that shape who we are at every st… source |
| PSYC 2300 | Psychology of Personality | — | What makes us who we are as individuals? To gain insight into this question, personality psychologists seek to accurately describe and explain stable differences in how people think, feel, and act. W… source |
| PSYC 2400 | Psychology of Religion and Spirituality | — | Religion and spirituality can be powerful sources of personal struggle, resilience, prejudice, and compassion. In the United States, more people are identifying as spiritual rather than religious, ra… source |
| PSYC 2500 | Biopsychology | — | Biopsychology provides an overview of neuroanatomy, basic principles of neural conduction, and basic techniques used in biopsychological investigations. It reviews current knowledge of the biological… source |
| PSYC 2600 | Introduction to Social Psychology | — | Curious about why people act differently in certain situations, the roots of prejudice and violence, or how to create more peaceful relations? These are questions that social psychologists examine th… source |
| PSYC 2900 | Topics in Psychology | — | Examination of a special topic in psychology; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| READ 0860 | Reading Skills | — | This course offers preparation for reading college-level material. Topics include independent and self-regulated reading, the reading process, and reading engagement. A-F grading (option to choose P/… source |
| READ 0955 | Fast Track Reading | — | This course combines topics from both the Reading Skills course as well as the Reading/Study Skills for College course in an accelerated, one-semester class that is designed to provide the reading an… source |
| READ 0960 | Reading/Study Skills for College | — | This course is designed to develop higher level reading strategies including critical and inferential reading comprehension and textual analysis while also emphasizing college study strategies within… source |
| READ 0961 | Reading Strategies Review | — | This course is designed to assist students in reviewing effective reading strategies for college course work. Strategies include effective literal, inferential, and introductory critical reading comp… source |
| READ 1104 | College Study Strategies | — | This course is designed to assist students in developing effective study strategies for college coursework. Skills include goal setting, time management, organization, concentration, vocabulary acqui… source |
| READ 1106 | Critical Reading Skills | — | This course is designed to help students learn and develop the critical reading and thinking skills needed in order to comprehend, analyze, and interpret college-level material. Students will be intr… source |
| READ 1110 | Study and Thinking Skills in the Academic Disciplines | — | This course is designed to help students acquire a repertoire of active study and thinking skills for use in academic disciplines. source |
| READ 1230 | MTLE Reading Seminar | — | This course is designed to assist students in reviewing effective reading and test taking strategies needed for passing the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE). Reading strategies include… source |
| SMLI 1100 | Beginning Somali 1 | — | This course provides an introduction to Somali language and culture. Students begin to develop competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Culture is an integral part of the course and… source |
| SMLI 1111 | Somali Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of the Somali-speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater ins… source |
| SMLI 1200 | Beginning Somali 2 | — | This course provides a continuation of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies developed in . Students further explore cultural differences, helping them develop a deeper understan… source |
| SMLI 2100 | Intermediate Somali 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Somali-speaking world and identify the values that un… source |
| SMLI 2200 | Intermediate Somali 2 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Somali-speaking world and identify the values that un… source |
| SOC 1100 | Modern US Society: Everyday Life in the United States of America | — | The United States is a vibrant, complex, and dynamic society, with diverse social groups and identities; understanding its various facets and elements is essential to being an informed and engaged ci… source |
| SOC 1101 | Cultural Diversity | — | This course aims to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Sociological and anthropological perspectives will be used to examine socio-cultural diversity, the challenges and op… source |
| SOC 1102 | Love, Sex, and Family | — | Families are important components of our social worlds and learning about them helps in understanding ourselves and others. Using a sociological perspective, students consider the realities, challeng… source |
| SOC 1103 | Understanding Social Movements and Social Change through Service Learning | — | The United States has a rich history of social movements and transformative change in society. Students explore historical and contemporary social movements that have challenged structural inequality… source |
| SOC 1104 | Introduction to Sociology | — | This course introduces students to sociology’s fundamental perspectives, methods and themes for the study of human social relations. Through a wide range of topics including socialization, social ine… source |
| SOC 1106 | Social Problems | — | This course is an overview of contemporary social problems in both the U. S. and around the world using various sociological perspectives, analytical insights, and methodologies. The course criticall… source |
| SOC 1109 | Wealth and Poverty | — | Understanding social inequality is a key part of understanding human experiences and opportunities. Using a sociological perspective to delve into issues such as race, class, and gender, students exp… source |
| SOC 1115 | Sociology of Sex and Gender Roles | — | Examine the complex dynamics of sex and gender through a sociological exploration of how cultural and institutional expectations of masculinity and femininity shape individual choices and behaviors.… source |
| SOC 1116 | Popular Culture & Media Sociology | — | Using a sociological perspective, this course explores the diverse constructions of popular culture within the U.S. and selected parts of the world. An important component within this area of sociolo… source |
| SOC 1120 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | — | This course investigates the evolving position of women in society and the role of gender in shaping opportunities and experiences. Through various cultural and theoretical perspectives, students ana… source |
| SOC 1121 | Women Across Cultures | — | This is a global course focusing on the major institutions of family, religion, education, and economic and political systems as they define, provide for, and frequently limit women. Women's issues a… source |
| SOC 1900 | Topics in Sociology | — | Examination of a special topic in sociology; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| SOC 2096 | Internship in Sociology | — | This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience related to sociology. Students must spend 45 hours per credit on the job, c… source |
| SOC 2108 | Social Psychology | — | Explore the dynamic interplay between the individual self and larger social patterns by learning how personal identity and meaning are shaped by society, culture, and institutional influences. Studen… source |
| SOC 2110 | American Minority Relations | — | The United States has a rich history of cultural diversity, yet it is also a history marked by social tension and inequality. This course examines how cultural identities—including race, gender, sexu… source |
| SOC 2112 | Criminology | — | This course is an exploration of crime causation and society’s response. Topics covered include the definitions of crime, the patterns that crime follows, the factors that cause crime, and the preval… source |
| SOC 2114 | Families in Crisis | — | In the United States most people will experience a long-term relationship, marriage, parenthood, and caring for aging parents. Yet not all families look the same. Students explore diverse family form… source |
| SOC 2125 | Social Deviance | — | This course is a sociological examination of significant rule-making and rule-breaking in society. The course surveys the following topics: explorations/explanations of non-conformity relevant to juv… source |
| SOC 2130 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | — | This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include the historical development of law enforcement as well as an exploration of the components of the criminal justice syste… source |
| SOC 2131 | Juvenile Justice | — | This course provides an overview of theories of delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System. Special emphasis will be on Minnesota Statutes, Rules of Juvenile Court, and Supreme Court cases which man… source |
| SOC 2132 | Police and Community | — | This course examines the interaction of peace officers with members/groups in the communities – focus on minority groups and the application of community oriented policing principles. This course mee… source |
| SOC 2134 | Corrections | — | This course is a sociological analysis of corrections and punishment in modern society. The course content explores the prison system, community-based corrections, and alternatives to incarceration. source |
| SOC 2900 | Topics in Sociology | — | Examination of a special topic in sociology (e.g. Community Crime Prevention); intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. source |
| SPAN 1100 | Beginning Spanish 1 | — | This course introduces critical differences and similarities between Spanish and English while students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Aspects of Hispanic culture ar… source |
| SPAN 1101 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation | — | Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by exper… source |
| SPAN 1111 | Hispanic Culture and Civilization | — | Students explore the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater insigh… source |
| SPAN 1200 | Beginning Spanish 2 | — | This course is a continuation of the listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies developed in . Students further explore cultural differences helping them develop a deeper understanding of… source |
| SPAN 2100 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Spanish-speaking world and identify the values that u… source |
| SPAN 2200 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | — | Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the Spanish-speaking world and identify the values that u… source |
| SPAN 2210 | Advanced Communication Skills | — | Students continue the development and strengthening of oral and written proficiency acquired in previous courses. This course is strongly recommended for those students who have taken two years of la… source |
| THTR 1101 | Voice and Movement | — | This course introduces students to the fundamental interconnectedness of physical and vocal techniques that provide a basis for a career in the performing arts, as well as other fields in which publi… source |
| THTR 1111 | Introduction to Cinema | — | Explores the development of film from aesthetic, historical and cultural perspectives. Includes the work of past and present filmmakers in an attempt to analyze and evaluate the changing nature of fi… source |
| THTR 1116 | Introduction to Theatre | — | Become an educated spectator and explore the magic of theatre through viewing and reading plays, studying the richness and diversity of drama, and looking critically at the methods and styles of acto… source |
| THTR 1117 | Introduction to Television and Digital Media | — | This course explores the role of television and digital media from a variety of perspectives including television's early beginnings through today's digital media industry. Narrative structure will b… source |
| THTR 1118 | Twin Cities Theatre | — | Immerse yourself in the world of theatre as you experience a range of productions, exploring styles, genres and production forms from diverse cultural and ethnic traditions. Explore the creative proc… source |
| THTR 1120 | Theatre Performance Practicum | — | This credit is earned through performance of a role in a Normandale main stage or faculty-approved theatrical production. Hours vary per week as determined by the rehearsal schedule for the productio… source |
| THTR 1122 | Technical Theatre Practicum | — | The student will earn credit through participation as a construction or run crew member on a Normandale mainstage or faculty-approved theatrical production. Hours vary per week as determined by the b… source |
| THTR 1125 | Drawing and Rendering | — | Introduction to the techniques and process of drafting and drawing for theatrical design including mechanical drawing, computer aided drafting, freehand rendering. This course will provide the skills… source |
| THTR 1130 | Costume Construction | — | Explore the basic theory and practice, the design purpose, tools, and methods of stage costuming to see how it enriches the meaning of the drama. Formulate criteria for interpreting designs and exper… source |
| THTR 1135 | Stage Makeup | — | Explore the basic theory and practice, the design purpose, tools, and methods of stage makeup to see how it enriches the meaning of the drama. Experience practical problem-solving by executing multip… source |
| THTR 1140 | Stagecraft | — | Explore the basic theory and practice, the design purpose, tools, and methods of stagecraft to see how it enriches the meaning of the drama. Formulate criteria for interpreting designs and experience… source |
| THTR 1145 | Lighting and Sound | — | The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to techniques and methods used to realize lighting and sound plots, with particular attention paid to the technical skills required to prepare… source |
| THTR 1151 | Acting 1 | — | Physical, vocal and psychological process of acting. Exercises, games and discussion develop individual skills in the beginning actor/actress. source |
| THTR 1900 | Topics in Theatre Studies | — | Includes specialized courses that offer students the opportunity to explore areas of theatre and film through more in-depth study. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curric… source |
| THTR 2020 | Basic Design | — | Introduction to the concepts, process, and practices common to the design of scenery, costume, and lighting. The study and application of the aesthetic principles and graphic skills involved in all a… source |
| THTR 2111 | World Cinema | — | This course explores influential and contemporary world films, movements, and filmmakers. Film aesthetics and dramatic elements will be discussed in terms of national identity, culture, and globaliza… source |
| THTR 2150 | Script Analysis | — | Focus on analyzing play scripts with a view to discovering production and performance values and aesthetics. Intensive reading of a variety of plays from different periods and styles. Discussion of o… source |
| THTR 2151 | Acting 2 | — | This class provides further exploration into the art of acting. Students will focus on physical and vocal technique, challenging scene work, increased emotional availability in characters, complex te… source |
| THTR 2160 | Audition Techniques | — | Prepares the student in the techniques, opportunities, and procedures of auditioning, interviewing, and constructing resumes for advanced study or career placement. Students will develop a repertoire… source |
| THTR 2170 | Musical Theatre Performance | — | This course will teach students to build on basic acting technique through the styles and constructs of musical theatre and song. Students will learn to appreciate and understand the basic techniques… source |
| THTR 2520 | Stage Management | — | Explore the basic theory and practice, purpose, tools, and methods of stage management to demonstrate the vital role these personnel play in a theatrical production. Create the necessary paperwork re… source |
| THTR 2550 | Directing 1 | — | This course focuses on the art of play direction. Students will learn the fundamentals of interpretation, blocking and picturization, collaboration and communication, focus and composition, pace, rhy… source |
| WMST 1120 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | — | This course investigates the evolving position of women in society and the role of gender in shaping opportunities and experiences. Through various cultural and theoretical perspectives, students ana… source |
| WMST 1121 | Women Across Cultures | — | Global course focusing on the major institutions of family, religion, education, and economic and political systems as they define, provide for, and frequently limit women. Women's issues addressed t… source |