Dual Credit for High School Students

BIOL 104. Principles of Biology – 4 credits.
Concepts and principles common to the living world; protoplasmic and cellular nature of living things; metabolism, its biochemical and biophysical foundation; heredity; evolution; ecological relationships NEEDS TO BE A SCIENCE TEACHER SUPERVISOR/PROCTOR WITH THE STUDENTS Start Date: 7-1-24

COMM 100. Public Speaking and Introduction to Communications – 3 credits.
An overview of communication studies with an emphasis on Public Speaking and other concepts involved in effective human communication. Start Date: 5-6-24

CPSC 119. Computer Applications – 3 credits.
Non-technical introductory courses for the general student to have “hands-on” experience with the personal computer. Students will learn keyboarding and mouse operation skills as well as the basic commands of Windows 2000, and how to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and data base operations using MICROSOFT OFFICE. Start Date: 5-6-24

DANC 102. Dance Appreciation – 3 credits.
This course will explore the topic of dance with an emphasis on multicultural viewpoints. Students are expected to view, analyze, and appreciate various dance performances with attention to race, gender, class, and religious identities. The course will include readings, discussions, and participation in dance experiences. No dance experience required. Start Date: 5-6-24

ENGL 130. Rhetoric and Composition – 3 credits.
An introduction to college writing and the basic forms of the essay. EN 130 teaches students to read and think critically, to write logical, well developed academic essays, and to write in a variety of rhetorical situations. Students draft and revise essays that are collected in a portfolio. EN 130 students also compose a researched argumentative essay according to MLA guidelines. Start Date: 5-6-24

ENGL 160. Literature and Composition – 3 credits.
A continued emphasis upon the principles of expository writing and research established in EN 130. Students will utilize the process method to draft and revise well-developed essays. Students will develop skills for synthesizing primary and secondary texts in research papers, a close reading/explication and/or an annotated bibliography according to MLA standards. In doing so, students will examine the basic genre elements of various literature with selected works used as the basis for discussions, lectures, and student writing. C or higher required. Prerequisite: C or better in EN 130. Start Date: 7-1-24

HIST 104. Foundations of American History I – 3 credits.
The evolution of U.S. history from colonial times to the late 19th century. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirement, RSMO, Section 170.011. Start Date: 5-6-24

HIST 105. Foundations of American History II – 3 credits.
U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present time including development of the U.S. and Missouri constitutions. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law Requirement RSMO, Section 170.011. Start Date: 5-6-24

MASC 150. Introduction to Media & Culture – 3 credits.
Overview of the history and influence of mass media in America. THIS COURSE IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL MC COURSES. Start Date: 5-6-24

MASC 150. Introduction to Media & Culture – 3 credits.
Overview of the history and influence of mass media in America. THIS COURSE IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL MC COURSES. Start Date: 7-1-24

MATH 165. College Algebra – 3 credits.
For students that desire more extensive work in algebra. Topics include: introduction to the Cartesian Coordinate System; graphing of equations, functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; introduction to logarithms; and applications of these topics. Start Date: 7-1-24

MATH 170. Pre-calculus – 3 credits.
Elementary function theory, with graphing techniques and applications. Polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions will all be studied in detail. This course will provide a foundation for the use of graphing utilities in problem-solving. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA 165 or equivalent. Start Date: 7-1-24

NPFT 105. Introduction to Nonprofit Agency Management – 3 credits.
This course will present an introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories and political perspectives in the area of Nonprofit Agency Management. Start Date: 5-6-24

PHIL 125. Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues – 3 credits.
This course provides an introductory examination of moral philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts from ethical theory to a range of contemporary issues (for example, racism, sexism, immigration, economic justice, and the death penalty). Start Date: 5-6-24

PHSC 105. Environmental Science – 3 credits.
Broad coverage of the environmental problems which exist on the earth today and a study of the ecological principles and approaches for the solution of these problems. Start Date: 7-1-24

PSYC 100. Principles of Psychology – 3 credits.
The study of human behavior from a scientific point of view, including research and theory relative to all the major specialty areas within psychology. Start Date: 5-6-24

AGRI 100. INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS – 3 hours.
Study of the economic, social and political forces and trends that impact on U.S. and global agribusinesses. Overview of the global production, consumption, trade, and investment patterns in the agriculture food sector. Survey of the management strategies and decision-making approaches used by industry leaders in the global food chain. Inspect the unique aspects of managing enterprises in the agriculture food sector. Start Date:  8-26-24

ART 201. ART APPRECIATION – 3 hours.
Develops understanding and appreciation of the nature of art and its historical development. Illustrated lectures. Start Date:  8-26-24

CHEM 111. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I – 5 hours.
Covers chemical and physical change, measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, quantum theory, periodicity, the mole, stoichiometry, descriptive surveys of the elements and their compounds, metallurgy, redox reactions and introductions to qualitative and quantitative analysis, solutions and equilibria. Start Date:  8-26-24

COMM 100. PUBLIC SPEAKING & INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS – 3 hours.
An overview of communication studies with an emphasis on Public Speaking and other concepts involved in effective human communication. Start Date:  8-26-24

CPSC 119. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – 3 hours.
Non-technical introductory courses for the general student to have “hands-on” experience with the personal computer. Students will learn keyboarding and mouse operation skills as well as the basic commands of Windows 2000, and how to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and data base operations using MICROSOFT OFFICE. Start Date:  8-26-24

EDUC 100. INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING – 3 hours.
Introduction to Teaching examines the field of education including philosophical and historical foundations, teaching as a profession, curriculum, lesson planning, recent innovations and critical issues. Start Date:  8-26-24

ENGL 130. RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION – 3 hours.
An introduction to college writing and the basic forms of the essay. EN 130 teaches students to read and think critically, to write logical, well developed academic essays, and to write in a variety of rhetorical situations. Students draft and revise essays that are collected in a portfolio. EN 130 students also compose a researched argumentative essay according to MLA guidelines. Start Date:  8-26-24

ENGL 160. LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION – 3 hours.
A continued emphasis upon the principles of expository writing and research established in EN 130. Students will utilize the process method to draft and revise well-developed essays. Students will develop skills for synthesizing primary and secondary texts in research papers, a close reading/explication and/or an annotated bibliography according to MLA standards. In doing so, students will examine the basic genre elements of various literature with selected works used as the basis for discussions, lectures, and student writing. C or higher required. Prerequisite: C or better in EN 130  Start Date:  8-26-24

HIST 104. FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN HISTORY I – 3 hours.
The evolution of U.S. history from colonial times to the late 19th century. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirement, RSMO, Section 170.011. Start Date:  8-26-24

HUMN 125. HUMANITIES I – 3 hours.
A survey of the arts in Western civilization in ancient world through the Renaissance. Focus will be on music, art, architecture, and literature; including some discussion of social conditions and philosophy. Start Date:  8-26-24

MATH 200. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS – 3 hours.
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics. Major topics include graphic, numeric, and algebraic summaries of data (graphs, measures of central tendency and spread, correlation and regression); elementary principles of sampling and experimental design; elementary probability; normal distributions and the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; and tests of significance. Focus on analysis of data using appropriate statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: MA 165. Start Date:  8-26-24

MUSC 101. MUSIC APPRECIATION – 3 hours.
Survey course of music from the Medieval era to the present day. The goal of this course is to create students who are informed consumers of music. Focus will be placed on how to listen and understand music academically, as well as how to communicate musical concepts effectively. Music covered will include all eras of fine arts music. Popular and contemporary music may be covered if time permits. Start Date:  8-26-24

MUSC 125. JAZZ POP AND ROCK – 3 hours.
Students will explore the development of rock ‘n roll, jazz, and American popular music and their subgenres through historical and theoretical analysis. Start Date:  8-26-24

PHIL 125. ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES – 3 hours.
This course provides an introductory examination of moral philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts from ethical theory to a range of contemporary issues (for example, racism, sexism, immigration, economic justice, and the death penalty). Start Date:  8-26-24

POLS 100. FOUNDATIONS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – 3 hours.
The federal system, constitution, executive, legislative, judicial and administrative organization. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirement, RSMO, Section 170.011 regarding instruction and testing of the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri. Start Date:  8-26-24

PSYC 100. PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY – 3 hours.
The study of human behavior from a scientific point of view, including research and theory relative to all the major specialty areas within psychology.  Start Date:  8-26-24

PSYC 220. RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY – 3 hours.
This course will introduce students to research methods in psychology through the in-depth analysis of prominent psychological studies and theories. Students will examine the methods, results, conclusions as well as criticisms of the studies. Upon completion of the course, students will have a greater understanding of the influential studies that shaped contemporary psychology, how research is conducted, and the ethical and methodological challenges faced by researchers. Start Date:  10-16-24

RELN 100. INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION – 3 hours.
This course is an introductory examination of several major religions and worldviews. Attention will be given to the religious significance of human life through discussion of a range of questions including, but not limited to: What is the meaning, the aim of our life? What is sin? What is the road to happiness? What are death, judgment? Students will be encouraged to broaden their worldview in response to the people, forces and things that surround us. Start Date:  8-26-24

SOCL 100. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – 3 hours.
An overview of the basic theories, methods, concepts, and issues central to the discipline of sociology. An examination of the relationship between social behavior and society. Start Date:  8-26-24

SPAN 111. SPANISH I – 3 hours.
Speaking, reading, writing, and listening with emphasis on pronunciation, basic grammar and culture. Students who are already fluent in written and oral Spanish cannot take this course.

MATH 165. COLLEGE ALGEBRA – 3 hours.
For students who desire extensive work in algebra. Topics include: introduction to the Cartesian Coordinate System; graphing of equations, functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; introduction to logarithms; and applications of these topics. Start Date:  8-26-24

MATH 170. Pre-calculus – 3 hours.
Elementary function theory, with graphing techniques and applications. Polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions will all be studied in detail. This course will provide a foundation for the use of graphing utilities in problem solving.. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA 165 or equivalent

MATH 190. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I – 5 hours.
Topics explore the foundations of calculus: limits, continuity, the derivative of a function, the chain rule, the Mean Value Theorem, Riemann sums, integration. Includes applications, optimization problems, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Purchase of an approved calculator required.
Fall and Spring semester – full academic year

ARGI 100 : Introduction to Agricultural Business – 3 Hours.
Study of the economic, social and political forces and trends that impact on U.S. and global agribusinesses. Overview of the global production, consumption, trade, and investment patterns in the agriculture food sector. Survey of the management strategies and decision making approaches used by industry leaders in the global food chain. Inspect the unique aspects of managing enterprises in the agriculture food sector.
ART-201. Art Appreciation – 3 credits.
Develops understanding and appreciation of the nature of art and its historical development. Illustrated lectures.COMM-100. Public Speaking & Intro to Com – 3 credits.
An overview of communication studies with an emphasis on Public Speaking and other concepts involved in effective human communication.CPSC-119. Computer Application – 3 credits.
Non-technical introductory courses for the general student to have “hands-on” experience with the personal computer. Students will learn keyboarding and mouse operation skills as well as the basic commands of Windows 2000, and how to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and data base operations using MICROSOFT OFFICE.EDUC-190. Elem Practicum I – 1 credit.
An observation in an elementary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the college instructor. Class meets in seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.ENGL-130. Rhet & Comp – 3 credits.
An introduction to college writing and the basic forms of the essay. EN 130 teaches students to read and think critically, to write logical, well developed academic essays, and to write in a variety of rhetorical situations. Students draft and revise essays that are collected in a portfolio. EN 130 students also compose a researched argumentative essay according to MLA guidelines.ENGL-160. Lit & Comp – 3 credits.
A continued emphasis upon the principles of expository writing and research established in EN 130. Students will utilize the process method to draft and revise well-developed essays. Students will develop skills for synthesizing primary and secondary texts in research papers, a close reading/explication and/or an annotated bibliography according to MLA standards. In doing so, students will examine the basic genre elements of various literature with selected works used as the basis for discussions, lectures, and student writing. C or higher required. Prerequisite: C or better in EN 130HIST-105. Found Amer Hist II – 3 credits.
U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present time including development of the U.S. and Missouri constitutions. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law Requirement RSMO, Section 170.011.HLTH-140. Medical Terminology – 1 credit.
This course introduces the skills and knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the language of medicine and health care. This course will increase the student’s ability to utilize and recognize medical terminology through the use of medical conditions. Word pronunciation, spelling, and basic documentation are also emphasized through the use of classroom interaction and electronic resources.

MATH-165. College Algebra – 3 credits.
For students that desire more extensive work in algebra. Topics include: introduction to the Cartesian Coordinate System; graphing of equations, functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; introduction to logarithms; and applications of these topics.

MATH-200. Intro to Statistics – 3 credits.
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics. Major topics include graphic, numeric, and algebraic summaries of data (graphs, measures of central tendency and spread, correlation and regression); elementary principles of sampling and experimental design; elementary probability; normal distributions and the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; and tests of significance. Focus on analysis of data using appropriate statistical techniques. Prerequisite: MA 165.

MUSC-125. Jazz/Pop, rock – 3 credits.
Students will explore the development of rock ‘n roll, jazz, and American popular music and their subgenres through historical and theoretical analysis.

PHIL-100. Intro Philosophy – 3 credits.
An introductory examination of primary areas and arguments of philosophy. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, metaphysics, epistemology, self and personal identity, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.

PHIL-150. Biomed Ethics – 3 credits.
This course considers the ethical implications of medical practice and research across many healthcare disciplines. Topics include, but are not limited to, reproductive ethics, ethics across the lifespan (infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly), psychiatry, end-of-life issues, and public health ethics.

PHYS-221. Lifetime Wellness – 2 credits.
A course designed to introduce the concepts of fitness and wellness in the areas of: cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength, body composition, posture, nutrition, stress management, and other health related factors

PHSC 105. Environmental Science – 3 hours.
Broad coverage of the environmental problems which exist on the earth today and a study of the ecological principles and approaches for the solution of these problems

POLS-100. Found Federal Govt – 3 credits.
The federal system, constitution, executive, legislative, judicial and administrative organization. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirement, RSMO, Section 170.011 regarding instruction and testing of the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri.

PSYC 100. Principles of Psychology – 3 hours.
The study of human behavior from a scientific point of view, including research and theory relative to all the major specialty areas within psychology

RELN-100. Intro World Religion – 3 credits.
This course is an introductory examination of several major religions and worldviews. Attention will be given to the religious significance of human life through discussion of a range of questions including, but not limited to: What is the meaning, the aim of our life? What is sin? What is the road to happiness? What are death, judgment? Students will be encouraged to broaden their worldview in response to the people, forces and things that surround us.

SOCL-100. Intro to Sociology – 3 credits.
An overview of the basic theories, methods, concepts, and issues central to the discipline of sociology. An examination of the relationship between social behavior and society.

SOCL-232. Marriage & Family – 3 credits.
A survey of the characteristics, issues, and problems of the family as a social institution. Topics discussed include marital satisfaction, conflict, mate selection, alternative lifestyles, and institutional change.

SPAN-111. Spanish I – 3 credits.
Speaking, reading, writing, and listening with emphasis on pronunciation, basic grammar and culture. Students who are already fluent in written and oral Spanish cannot take this course.

SPAN-112. Spanish II – 3 credits.
Continuation of SN 111. Students who are already fluent in written and oral Spanish cannot take this course.