This course is designed to engage students in understanding the major processes of cells including cell structure, growth, and reproduction. The course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of genetics and heredity as well as the roles they play in the overall function and continued growth of a population. Other topics include ecology and biodiversity.

Welcome to Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship.  Through the framework of the business model canvas, this course explores the fundamental considerations of planning, launching, owning, and managing a successful small business enterprise.

This course examines topics that include the composition of matter, the atom, chemical bonding, solutions, measurements, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry.

This course contains useful information for individuals seeking a career path upon high school completion and provides helpful information for those who enroll directly in college.  The information in this course discusses strategies for time management, digital tools commonly found in workplaces, collaboration strategies, identifying and developing strategic thinking skills, and ways to be a strong listener in a professional environment.  The lessons in this course can help individuals find success both in and out of the education environment.  Regardless of the learner’s career path, the information contained in the College and Career Readiness lessons can be applied to all professional settings and work environments.

This course focuses specifically on the relevance of communication study today and how different situations and technologies demand the evaluation and application of appropriate communication techniques. Students in the course will apply communication studies to developing applications of communication including business presentations, public speaking, organizational communication, and small group communication. Students will be required to record themselves giving speeches. Some speeches require the student to present in front of no fewer than seven people, either in person or virtually. Failure to complete these assignments will result in an automatic failure of the course. If needed, contact support for assistance in completing this requirement.

Welcome to Microeconomics, where students will explore what it means to think on the margin and understand the key principles of economics, including supply and demand; the impact of cost, utility, and externalities on businesses and markets; the impact of government policies and taxing; different forms of markets; the roles of profit and elasticity and competition; wages and how production decisions are made; and the factors of production. By learning to think like an economist, students understand the business side of economics and the decisions producers make when designing, marketing, and distributing goods and services.

This course includes a description and understanding of rhetoric, argumentation, persuasion, and the rhetorical situation as it applies to past and current writing. Students are required to write five essays of different genres throughout the course. They will submit drafts for feedback, then they will revise and resubmit their essays.

Its purpose is to further develop students’ abilities to read and think critically by analyzing texts and evaluating sources, to research and evaluate evidence competently, to develop logical reasoning and persuasive argument skills, and to communicate ideas in appropriate written media and styles. It introduces students to academic writing, basic research, and the art of argumentation, as well as reinforcing concepts introduced in previous composition courses.

This course introduces students to the major themes that have defined the United States as a nation and culture while showing students how these times remain relevant in their everyday lives.

This course is designed to engage students in understanding how shifts in culture, private initiative, public policy, and technology have shaped American history. Critical reading, analysis, and writing will be emphasized as core elements of enhancing lesson understanding.

While classical Western cultures such as those of Rome, Greece, and Egypt will be highlighted, attention and study will also center on the civilizations of East Asia, specifically China and India, as well as the Middle East, Africa, and pre-Columbian America. This course will focus on the early foundations of civilization that led to future European colonialism and imperialism.

The course introduces students to the major divisions of modern philosophy and the common tools philosophers use. Students are provided an overview of the foundational elements of Western philosophy. Multiple modern worldviews for explaining the world and human behavior are explored. Students will articulate their own philosophical understandings and worldviews as applied to contemporary issues or big ideas.

In this course, students will read a survey of literature from the 8th century through the 19th century BCE. Students will examine the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. A final project will include the study of a specific novel with the goal of writing a research paper about that novel and preparing and delivering a visual presentation.

In this course, students will be introduced to computer software, hardware, and networking technologies, as well as information security, privacy, and social issues inherent in information technologies. The course also covers practical applications of productivity software, data management, HTML, and CSS are covered, as well as an introduction to computer coding through Scratch and JavaScript. Future trends in information technology are addressed through topics including data mining, visualization, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and Blockchain.

In this course, students will conceptualize abstract quantitative concepts as they relate to real-world problems and everyday life. The course provides extensive examples and practice to help students explain and apply concepts. The course covers logic, basic number sense, algebraic concepts, geometry and visual modeling, and probability. This course will additionally provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage financial resources.

This core course develops problem-solving strategies and establishes a firm foundation for higher levels of mathematics. Students will gain practical knowledge by solving and applying equations to real-life situations. They will explore a variety of functions and understand how they are used to model complex phenomena (e.g. polynomial, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic). Data and trends will be summarized and visualized by creating and implementing graphs. Finally, students will feel empowered with the skills to succeed in math, science, business, and programming. A graphing calculator will need to be used to complete some of the problems in this course. If you don’t have a graphing calculator, you can use online tools such as Mathway, Desmos, or Symolab.

The course focuses on the development of appropriate listening skills as the student becomes increasingly aware of the role of music throughout the ages, the role it plays today, and the role it will play in the future.

In this course, students will be introduced to the foundations of science, including skills, assumptions, and the role of technology in science. Then, students will learn about matter, atoms, and the periodic table. Students will dive into the chemical side of physical science with an introduction to chemical reactions and the chemistry of carbon and solutions. They will explore motion, forces, work, machines, and energy as well as nuclear energy and thermal energy. Lastly, students will get an introduction to waves, sound, and electromagnetic radiation. The course provides extensive examples and practice for students to apply concepts. This course does not include a laboratory component.

This course explores all branches of the United States government and provides students with an understanding of the basic organizations and policies of the political system. An exploration of what government is, the Constitution, and the philosophical origins of government systems is provided at the beginning of the course to provide students with a solid foundation for the rest of the course. Other topics round out the subject including public policy, civil liberties, and American political culture.

In this course, students will first delve into the fundamentals including history, science, approaches, and research in psychology. Next, students will get an introduction to biology as it relates to human psychology including genetics, the nervous system, sensation and perception, and developmental psychology. This course is also designed to give students an understanding of the psychology behind cognition, memory, learning, and motivation as well as social psychology. Students will examine the psychological effects that impact everyday life such as consciousness and sleep, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy and treatment.

Equivalent to SPA 101 (but 4 credits rather than 3)

Introduces students to a general knowledge and practical understanding of basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar. This course also presents socio-cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries and prepares students for basic oral and written communication in Spanish.

Equivalent to SPAN 2104 (but 4 credits rather than 3)

A continuation of SPA 101. Increases students’ development of vocabulary and grammar and further advances simple conversational, written and reading skills. Students continue to be introduced to aspects of socio-cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries, such as customs, traditions and people. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or equivalent, or by placement evaluation.