Utah State University
Concurrent Enrollment Course Description
BIOL 1010 - (LS) Biology and the Citizen. Principles and methods of biology and how they impact the daily life and environment of the individual. (3.0 cr.)
OSS 1400 - Microcomputer Applications in Business. Using microcomputers at school and work. How to operate a PC. Includes operating systems, word processing, Internet, graphics, database, and spreadsheet applications. Includes preparation for University Studies Computer and Information Literacy Examination. (3.0 cr.)
Chem 1010 - (PS) Intro to Chemistry. Includes basic chemical concepts and a survey of the various branches of chemistry. Heavy emphasis on everyday applications to problems involving environmental pollution, radioactivity, energy sources, and human health. (3.0 cr.)
Engl 1010 - (CL) Intro to Writing. Students learn skills and strategies for becoming successful academic readers, writers, and speakers; such as how to read and write critically, generate and develop ideas, work through multiple drafts, collaborate with peers, present ideas orally, and use computers as writing tools. (3.0 cr.)
FCHD 1500 - (SS) Human Development. Overview of human development across the life-span from conception to death.
(3.0 cr.)
Math 1010 - Intermediate Algebra. Linear equations and inequalities, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, roots and radicals, quadratic equations, lines and systems of linear equations. (3.0 cr.)
Math 1050 - (QL) College Algebra. Real and complex number systems, graphs, inverse functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, elementary matrix algebra, induction, binomial theorem, permutations and combinations. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: Math 1010. (4.0 cr.)
Math 1060 - Trigonometry. Trigonometric functions, equations, identities, and applications. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: Math 1010. (2.0 cr.)
Math 1210 - Calculus I. Analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus, transcendental functions, and application. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: Math 1050 and 1060, or an AP calculus score of at least 3 on the AB test, or a math ACT score of at least 27. (4.0 cr.)
Math 1220 - Calculus II. Integration, infinite series, introductions to vectors, and applications. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: Math 1210, or AP score of at least 4 on calculus AB exam or at least 3 on calculus BC exam. (4.0 cr.)
PSY 1010 - (SS) General Psychology. Explores basic areas of psychology and how each explains human thought and behavior at the individual, family, and cultural levels. (3.0 cr.)
PSY 1730 -Strategies for Academic Success. Orients students to the systems, tools, and resources unique to higher education that are needed to maximize academic success. Also helps students develop critical thinking, study, and learning strategies necessary for college success. (3.0 cr.)
PSY 1220 - Career and Life Planning. Students assess and clarify their interests, values, skills and temperaments. Emphasizes discovering relationships between these personal characteristics and the realities of educational and employment opportunities. Explores setting goals, creating action plans, and coping with change. (3.0 cr.)
Creative Arts 1330 - (CA) Civilization: Creative Arts. Students will explore questions such as: What is Art? How is it judged? How does artistic expression vary across cultures? Course will cover several forms of art and students will attend concerts, visit galleries, and attend theatrical performances. (3.0 cr.)
American Institutions 1300 - (AI) U.S. Institutions. Provides basic understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States. Emphasis on ideas and critical thinking rather than dates, names, and places. (3.0 cr.)
Humanities 1320 - (HU) Civilization: Humanities. Provides basic understanding of a broad range of themes which cut across human history and continue to be important in contemporary society. (3.0 cr.)
History 1100 - (HU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval. Survey of institutions and developments of early and medieval Western civilization from its Mediterranean origins to the beginning of the early modern period. (3.0 cr.)
English 2210 - (HU) Introduction to Folklore. Introduction to major genres of folklore (fold narrative, custom, folk music and song, vernacular architecture and arts), folk groups (regional, ethnic, occupational, familial), and basic folklore research method (collecting and archiving). (3.0 cr.)
POLS 1100 - (AI) United States Government and Politics. U.S. Constitution, political parties and elections, interest groups, Congress, president, bureaucracy, courts, and civil rights and liberties. This course meets the Americanization requirement. (3.0 cr.)
USU 1360 - (PS) Integrated Physical Science. Interdisciplinary course focusing on basic concepts of physical science, including structure of matter and magnitude of character of the forces of nature. Demonstrates role modeling, prediction, and observation in the process of scientific discovery, which occurs within an historical and social context. (3.0 cr.)
USU 1350 (BLS) - Integrated Life Science. Interdisciplinary course focusing on basic concepts of live science. Demonstrates role of modeling, prediction, and observation in the process of scientific discovery, which occurs within an historical and social context.
(3.0 cr.)
Engl 2010 (CL) - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode. Writing of reasoned academic argument supported with appropriately documented sources. Focuses on library and Internet research, evaluating and citing sources, oral presentations based on research, and collaboration. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 credits, and one of the following: Engl 1010 or AP score of 3 or ACT score of 29. (3.0 cr.)
Thea 1013 (BCA) - Understanding Theatre. Survey of dramatic principles and structure, genre, and convention for nonmajors. Functions and contributions of theatre artists and practices of the contemporary stage. (3.0 cr.)
Spch 1020 (CI) - Public Speaking. Speaking in formal public communication situations. Development of skills in speech preparation, audience adaptation, and delivery. (3.0 cr.)
PFP 1050 - Introduction to Personal Financial Planning. Introduction to concepts of financial planning for individuals.