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Course Subject: BIOL Course Number:1120 Course Title:Human Biology Goal Areas:03 Credits:3
Course Description:This introductory level course provides students with a one semester overview of the structure and function of the human body. The course is open to all students: however, it does not fulfill the human anatomy and physiology requirement for those who are planning to pursue a career in the health sciences. This course fulfills the lab-like experience requirements for MnTC Goal Area 3.Prerequisite: ENGL 0990 or a 78 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension | Human Biology | View-BIOL 1120 | 03 | 3 |
Course Subject: EXSC Course Number:1050 Course Title:Weight Training Goal Areas:n/a Credits:1
Course Description:This course is designed to introduce students to methods of lifting weights for the development of lifelong physical fitness. Students will develop the basic principles of designing and participating in a safe and effective weight training program. This course can be repeated for credit. | Weight Training | View-EXSC 1050 | n/a | 1 |
Course Subject: EXSC Course Number:1250 Course Title:Wellness for Life Goal Areas:n/a Credits:3
Course Description:This course is designed to investigate the implications of exercise, diet, nutrition, stress, and physical activity in the total health of the individual. EXSC 1250 and HLTH 1250 are the same: credit may not be earned for both. (2 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab) | Wellness for Life | View-EXSC 1250 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: EXSC Course Number:1500 Course Title:Foundations of Exercise Science Goal Areas:n/a Credits:3
Course Description:This course is an introduction to the study of exercise science. The course includes the presentation of historical information and philosophical foundations the exercise science field. Students will investigate a major or minor in exercise science, areas of concentration, and related certifications within the field. The purpose of the class is to acquaint students with prospective career paths within the exercise science field and introduce them to professional organizations which provide certification and career enrichment opportunities. | Foundations of Exercise Science | View-EXSC 1500 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: EXSC Course Number:1520 Course Title:Elementary Methods and Movement in Physical Education Goal Areas:n/a Credits:3
Course Description:This course is an exploration of the various types of body movements. It includes loco-motor movements, spatial elements, tumbling skills, rhythmic movements, as well as paired and group cooperative activities. It will incorporate developmental skills and low ropes activities. In addition, the course introduces cultural, folk, line, social, and square dance. Students will explore dances of other cultures and present a dance to the class along with a brief cultural history. Students will incorporate skills learned in the classroom to use in the local elementary or pre-schools as they lead activities on a weekly basis. | Elementary Methods and Movement in Physical Education | View-EXSC 1520 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: EXSC Course Number:2490 Course Title:Kinesiology Goal Areas:n/a Credits:4
Course Description:Course Content includes study of human movement and the muscular system. Skeletal and major muscular systems will be studied in detail in order to better understand how human movement is produced. Students will anatomically analyze movements and be introduced to the concepts of biomechanics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)Prerequisites: BIOL 1120 or BIOL 1001 or EXSC 2010 with a grade of C or Better | Kinesiology | View-EXSC 2490 | n/a | 4 |
Course Subject: HLTH Course Number:1060 Course Title:Drugs and Health Goal Areas:n/a Credits:3
Course Description:This course examines how drugs will relate with and affect holistic health, with a focus on the physiological, sociological and psychological effects these drugs may have on an individual and their relationships. The emphasis of this course is on the basic tools and information needed to understand and interact with individuals who may have problems with chemicals. It is designed to provide current information regarding the various drugs in society today. | Drugs and Health | View-HLTH 1060 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: PSYC Course Number:1210 Course Title:Child Development Goal Areas:05 Credits:3
Course Description:This course focuses on psychological, intellectual, and physical development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Topics include general theoretical approaches and research methods in studying child and adolescent development, birth and the newborn child, and development in the following areas: prenatal, physical, perceptual, cognitive, intellectual, language, personality, social and atypical.Completion of General Psychology is helpful prior to taking this course. | Child Development | View-PSYC 1210 | 05 | 3 |
Course Subject: PSYC Course Number:1220 Course Title:Adult Development Goal Areas:05 Credits:3
Course Description:As a psychological journey through the stages of adulthood, this course covers individual differences in adjustment strategies used to cope with typical problems from early adulthood to the time of dying and death. | Adult Development | View-PSYC 1220 | 05 | 3 |
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Program Electives |
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Exercise Science Electives - 3 credits: EXSC1010(2), EXSC1020(1), EXSC1041(1), EXSC1042(1), EXSC1050(1), EXSC1070(1), EXSC1110(1), EXSC1130(1), EXSC1140(1), EXSC1151(1), EXSC1152(1), EXSC1200(1), EXSC1210(1), EXSC1230(1), EXSC1240(1), EXSC1250(3), EXSC1260(1), EXSC1270(1), EXSC1310(1), EXSC1400(1), EXSC1420(1), EXSC1430(1), EXSC1440(1), EXSC1451(1), EXSC1452(1), EXSC1500(3), EXSC1510(2), EXSC1520(3), EXSC1600(1), EXSC1610(1), EXSC1630(1), EXSC1640(1), EXSC1700(3), EXSC1710(3), EXSC1720(2), EXSC1730(1), EXSC1740(1), EXSC1750(1), EXSC1751(1), EXSC1752(1), EXSC1760(1), EXSC1800(1), EXSC1810(1), EXSC1820(1), EXSC1830(1), EXSC1840(1), EXSC1850(1), EXSC1880(1), EXSC1990(1), EXSC2101(4), EXSC2102(2), EXSC2110(3), EXSC2390(3), EXSC2490(4) |
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Course Subject: CHEM Course Number:1000 Course Title:Chemistry and Society Goal Areas:03,10 Credits:4
Course Description:This is a basic introduction to chemistry in the everyday world, with emphasis on the role that chemistry plays in personal and professional lives. It is intended for anyone seeking to become a better informed citizen of our technological society. Basic chemical principles will be introduced and their impact on society will be discussed. The course enables students to use concepts of chemistry to think critically about current issues in science and technology. No background in Chemistry or other Natural Sciences is presumed; a strong background in math is not required. Heavy use of the internet for research and communication will be an important component of this course. This course is recommended for non-science majors looking to fulfill the science course with lab component. (3 hours lecture / 3 hours lab) | Chemistry and Society | View-CHEM 1000 | 03,10 | 4 |
Course Subject: COMM Course Number:1010 Course Title:Fundamentals of Public Speaking Goal Areas:01 Credits:3
Course Description:This course provides instruction and practical experience in the basics of public speaking. This course has a performance component: students are expected to create and deliver informative, persuasive and other types of speeches. | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | View-COMM 1010 | 01 | 3 |
Course Subject: ENGL Course Number:1202 Course Title:College Writing II Goal Areas:01 Credits:2
Course Description:This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content, as noted on the class registration site.Prerequisite: Engl 1200 or 1201 with a grade of C or higher | College Writing II | View-ENGL 1202 | 01 | 2 |
Course Subject: MATH Course Number:1130 Course Title:Elementary Statistics Goal Areas:04 Credits:3
Course Description:This is an introductory course in descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, and inferential statistics. Topics include exploratory data analysis, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, linear regression, basic probability, binomial and normal distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Additional topics may include inferential procedures for two populations, analysis of variance and chi-squared tests. | Elementary Statistics | View-MATH 1130 | 04 | 3 |
Course Subject: MUSC Course Number:1300 Course Title:Music in World Cultures Goal Areas:06,08 Credits:3
Course Description:This course teaches music primarily from non-Eurocentric cultures which may include but is not limited to Indian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, African, Native American, and African American. Through their studies of the diversity of world music, students will develop a broader understanding and appreciation of other cultures. | Music in World Cultures | View-MUSC 1300 | 06,08 | 3 |
Course Subject: SOC Course Number:1110 Course Title:Introduction to Sociology Goal Areas:05,07 Credits:3
Course Description:This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods. | Introduction to Sociology | View-SOC 1110 | 05,07 | 3 |
College Writing I |
Course Subject: ENGL Course Number:1200 Course Title:Gateway College Writing Goal Areas:01 Credits:4
Course Description:This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included. | Gateway College Writing or | View-ENGL 1200 | 01 | 4 |
Course Subject: ENGL Course Number:1201 Course Title:College Writing I Goal Areas:01 Credits:4
Course Description:This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included. | College Writing I | View-ENGL 1201 | 01 | 4 |
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MnTC Electives |
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History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Goal Area 5) - 3 credits: ANTH1010(3), ANTH1130(3), ANTH1140(3), ECON1050(3), ECON1060(3), ECON1070(3), HIST1010(3), HIST1020(3), HIST1030(3), HIST1110(3), HIST1120(3), HIST1130(3), HIST1140(3), HIST1200(3), HIST1210(3), HIST1220(3), HIST1240(3), HIST1270(3), HIST1700(3), HIST1800(3), HIST1900(1), HIST2500(3), HIST2600(3), HIST2700(3), POLS1100(3), POLS1140(3), POLS1600(3), POLS1700(3), POLS2130(3), PSYC1110(3), PSYC1150(3), PSYC1160(4), PSYC1165(3), PSYC1170(3), PSYC1210(3), PSYC1220(3), PSYC1250(4), PSYC2110(3), PSYC2320(3), PSYC2330(3), PSYC2340(3), PSYC2350(3), SOC1110(3), SOC1710(3), SOC1750(3), SOC2110(3), SOC2200(3), SOC2210(3), SOC2410(3), SOC2730(3) |
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The Humanities and Fine Arts (Goal Area 6) - 6 credits: ARBC1030(3), ART1040(3), ART1101(3), ART1102(3), ART1160(3), ART1170(3), ART1270(3), ART1301(3), ART1302(3), ART1310(3), ART1320(3), ART1340(3), ART1341(3), ART1361(3), ART1362(3), ART1401(3), ART1402(3), ART1770(3), ART1810(1), ART1820(2), ART2180(3), ART2190(3), ART2300(2), ART2611(3), ART2612(3), ART2640(3), ART2740(1), ART2750(1), ART2780(1), ART2781(1), ART2782(1), ART2800(1), ART2820(1), ART2860(1), ART2900(1), ART2970(1), ENGL1150(3), ENGL1250(2), ENGL1400(3), ENGL1450(3), ENGL1900(3), ENGL1950(3), ENGL2010(3), ENGL2020(3), ENGL2030(3), ENGL2270(3), ENGL2300(3), ENGL2310(3), ENGL2320(3), ENGL2330(3), ENGL2340(3), ENGL2350(3), ENGL2360(3), ENGL2370(3), ENGL2380(3), ENGL2390(3), ENGL2450(3), ENGL2460(3), ENGL2550(3), ENGL2560(3), ENGL2580(3), ENGL2590(3), ENGL2900(3), ENGL2950(3), GCST1030(3), GERM1030(3), INTD1030(3), MUSC1130(1), MUSC1160(1), MUSC1170(1), MUSC1180(1), MUSC1200(3), MUSC1220(3), MUSC1241(3), MUSC1242(3), MUSC1300(3), MUSC1320(1), MUSC1350(3), MUSC1500(2), MUSC1501(2), MUSC1502(2), MUSC1510(1), MUSC1560(1), MUSC1600(2), MUSC1610(1), MUSC1800(2), MUSC1801(2), MUSC1802(2), MUSC1810(1), MUSC1830(1), MUSC1850(1), MUSC1860(1), MUSC1870(1), MUSC2010(2), MUSC2170(3), MUSC2180(3), MUSC2241(3), MUSC2242(3), MUSC2970(1), PHIL1010(3), PHIL1020(3), PHIL1030(3), PHIL1040(3), PHIL1060(3), PHIL1220(3), SPAN1030(3), SPAN2201(5), SPAN2202(5), TFT1200(3), TFT1210(3), TFT1250(3), TFT1260(3), TFT1270(3), TFT1280(3), TFT1310(3), TFT1320(3), TFT1350(3), TFT1500(3), TFT1510(3), TFT1520(3), TFT1531(3), TFT1532(3), TFT1540(3), TFT1600(1), TFT1610(1), TFT2010(3), TFT2500(3), TFT2950(1) |
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NHCC Residency and GPA |
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15 Credits must be earned at NHCC |
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| Total Credits Required | 60 |