Business Education

Cred. Course Title Type Subject Prerequisites
0.50 Intro to Business TC Dual Credit: High School / College Business Education None
Prerequisites: None

 

Introduces the student to the world of business. Examines the areas of business such as human resources, operations management, financial management and marketing. Gives the students an overview of the types of business ventures available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Prerequisites: None

 

Introduces the student to the world of business. Examines the areas of business such as human resources, operations management, financial management and marketing. Gives the students an overview of the types of business ventures available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Computer Science

Cred. Course Title Type Subject Prerequisites
0.50 Information Technology Fundamentals S1 (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College Computer Science None
Prerequisites: None

Information Technology is a high "in demand" career field with many opportunities. This course emphasizes the impact of computers, both personally and in the business world. It will give students the basics of a career in computers and networking. Computer Networking examines the fundamentals of computers and networking and how they impact businesses. This course takes students through concepts such as computer hardware, software, and the World Wide Web. Students will also learn about computer engineering technologies and will keep pace with the changes in the Information Technology Industry.

Prerequisites: None

Information Technology is a high "in demand" career field with many opportunities. This course emphasizes the impact of computers, both personally and in the business world. It will give students the basics of a career in computers and networking. Computer Networking examines the fundamentals of computers and networking and how they impact businesses. This course takes students through concepts such as computer hardware, software, and the World Wide Web. Students will also learn about computer engineering technologies and will keep pace with the changes in the Information Technology Industry.

0.50 Information Technology Fundamentals S2 (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College Computer Science None
Prerequisites: None

Investigates and applies concepts, terminology, software, hardware and theory expected of information technology learners. Focuses on gaining advanced level concepts and advanced terminology for the information technology field.

Prerequisites: None

Investigates and applies concepts, terminology, software, hardware and theory expected of information technology learners. Focuses on gaining advanced level concepts and advanced terminology for the information technology field.

0.50 Programming Foundations (S1 & S2) (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College Computer Science Yes
Prerequisites: S1 is a prerequisite for S2

Do you want to learn the skills required to be competitive in today's high tech workforce? Foundations of Programming (FoP) will teach students the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field. This course is part of a program of study that provides coherent and rigorous content needed for progression in the Information Technology career cluster.

Prerequisites: S1 is a prerequisite for S2

Do you want to learn the skills required to be competitive in today's high tech workforce? Foundations of Programming (FoP) will teach students the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field. This course is part of a program of study that provides coherent and rigorous content needed for progression in the Information Technology career cluster.

English

Cred. Course Title Type Subject Prerequisites
0.50 Applied Communication Skills TC Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

This basic communication course focuses on effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing in life and at work. Students demonstrate their skills both individually and in groups. Students also produce such employment documents as a cover letter, a resume, and a preliminary job portfolio. Northwood Technical College

Prerequisites: None

This basic communication course focuses on effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing in life and at work. Students demonstrate their skills both individually and in groups. Students also produce such employment documents as a cover letter, a resume, and a preliminary job portfolio. Northwood Technical College

0.50 English Composition 1 (Dual-Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

Designed for students to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

Prerequisites: None

Designed for students to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

0.50 Intro to Mass Communication (Dual Credit) (Offered Next in 24-25) Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

Explores communication in media and media literacy by providing insight into the important issues that confront students as consumers and purveyors of mass media within the workforce and in society. The mass media revolution, including media technologies, the evolution of media content and platforms, including new media, the impact of media communications on business and society as a whole, media bias, and media law and ethics form the basis of the course. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

Prerequisites: None

Explores communication in media and media literacy by providing insight into the important issues that confront students as consumers and purveyors of mass media within the workforce and in society. The mass media revolution, including media technologies, the evolution of media content and platforms, including new media, the impact of media communications on business and society as a whole, media bias, and media law and ethics form the basis of the course. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

0.50 Oral Interpersonal Communication (Dual Credit) (Offered Next in 24-25) Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. Course assignments will include presentations, various individual and group projects as well as written work. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

Prerequisites: None

Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. Course assignments will include presentations, various individual and group projects as well as written work. *TC from Moraine Park Tech College

0.50 Speech S1 & S2 (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.

Prerequisites: None

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.

0.50 Technical Reporting (Dual Credit) (Offered Next in 24-25) Dual Credit: High School / College English None
Prerequisites: None

Provides students with the concepts, principles and skills for preparing and presenting oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports and case studies.

Prerequisites: None

Provides students with the concepts, principles and skills for preparing and presenting oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports and case studies.

Science

Cred. Course Title Type Subject Prerequisites
0.50 Basic Anatomy (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College Science None
Prerequisites: None

Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Students correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. This course is intended for programs that involve indirect patient care, i.e., Health Information Technology, Clinical Coding, etc. This is not an acceptable course in health-related programs that involve direct patient care, i.e., Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, etc. This course is not acceptable as a course substitution for 806-177 General Anatomy and Physiology.

Prerequisites: None

Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Students correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. This course is intended for programs that involve indirect patient care, i.e., Health Information Technology, Clinical Coding, etc. This is not an acceptable course in health-related programs that involve direct patient care, i.e., Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, etc. This course is not acceptable as a course substitution for 806-177 General Anatomy and Physiology.

0.50 Principles of Sustainability (Dual Credit) Dual Credit: High School / College Science None
Prerequisites: None

Prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy, analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems, summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being, analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems, employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability.

Prerequisites: None

Prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy, analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems, summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being, analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems, employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability.