Students will examine strategies that support inclusive programs for children and families, along with legal and ethical requirements, eligibility and qualification for services, including but not limited to the American Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, typical and atypical development. Students will also explore strategies to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences and cultivate partnerships with families.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2, 6 and 8. Students will explore the influences and philosophies that have impacted art in regions outside of the Western world. Topics vary but will include the origins and historic development of art in African, Asian, Islamic and Mesoamerican cultures.

Students will learn electrocardiography (ECG) electrode placement, ECG measurements and rhythm interpretation for patients experiencing cardiac conditions treated in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Students will utilize business computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software to solve business problems, emphasizing professional design and organization. Additional topics include basic computer hardware, computer security and ethics, privacy concerns and professional communication standards.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will participate as performers and technicians in a digital theatrical production. Student opportunities include writing, editing and recording the performance or video editing.

Dental Hygiene students will be introduced to techniques and processes for exposing digital full-mouth series and extra-oral digital radiographs on skulls, manikins and patients. Students will utilize these techniques and processes to expose digital radiographs and evaluate them for diagnostic value according to M State Dental Criteria for Radiographic Acceptability.

Students will build on the skills learned in Introduction to Programming and Scripting. Students will learn scripting styles, procedures and methods for system, database, web and network environments.

Dental Hygiene students will be introduced to techniques and processes for exposing digital full-mouth series and extra-oral digital radiographs on skulls and manikins. Students will utilize these techniques and processes to expose digital radiographs and evaluate them for diagnostic value according to M State Dental Criteria for Radiographic Acceptability.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 10. Students will explore works of land or earth art and architecture from historical, contemporary, and environmental contexts. Topics vary but will include the origins and development of land and earth art and architecture in the Americas and their interrelationships with and effects on ecosystems, landscapes, and cultures.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. Students will explore the technical and artistic elements of theatre, examine theatre spaces and the roles of theatre artists and technicians, and study the history of theatre. Students will critically analyze a variety of works of theatre through reading scripts and viewing productions. Discussions will include how works of theatre express historical and social values which change over time, including power inequalities, identities, and contributions by diverse groups. No prior theatre background necessary.