Meets MnTC Goal Area 1. This course clarifies the process of oral communication, clarifies the basic principles of public speaking and allows the student to increase the application of these principles while both speaking and listening.

This is an advanced course for computer hardware, including desktop and laptop personal computers, operating systems, basic IT security and basic networking fundamentals.Topics covered include computer hardware and operating system configurations, building a basic network, networking technologies and protocols, and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of information technology hardware, software, security and networked devices.

This course is an introduction to RPG programming and AS400 system operations. The student will learn the basics of operating the AS400 and begin writing RPG programs. These programs will include building physical files, writing RPG code, compiling, error finding and producing reports. There will be a strong emphasis on developing logic to program more intermediate RPG programs. A high concentration will be on the structure of the student's calculation specifications. Students will learn how to add, delete and update data to physical files through their RPG programs. Students also will be developing screen programs where users can enter data.

This reading course is for non-native learners of English. Students will learn the skills and vocabulary necessary to read college-level materials with emphasis given to effective note taking and summarizing. Students will engage in frequent large and small group discussions of reading material and be exposed to a variety of reading strategies.

This course is for students pursuing a cosmetology, esthiology, nail technology and eyelash technology career. Students will learn the necessary precautions and safety measures to ensure a safe working environment. Students must pass all applicable sections of the Infection Control Practical Skills test prior to providing services on live models during preclinical training and prior to providing services on the client clinic floor.

This course focuses on providing financial information to management for strategic decision-making related to cost analysis and cost management.

This course emphasizes the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to improve the productivity of the computer user. Students will learn about providing support for the user's computer including the operating system and the software applications installed on the computer.

This writing course is for non-native learners of English and is designed to prepare students for ELL1080: ELL Writing II. Students will learn the short essay form for expository writing, emphasizing sentence and paragraph structures as well as editing for increased accuracy.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. This course provides a discussion of the political, economic, cultural and social factors which have shaped the history of Western Civilization. Topics include ancient civilizations, the development of the major religions of the Western world, the Medieval period, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of capitalism, the development of the nation state and the Age of Absolutism.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2 and 4. This course includes trigonometric functions, right triangle trigonometry, radian measure and circular functions, identities, equations, inverse functions, oblique triangles, complex numbers, vectors, polar coordinates and conic sections.