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Our World Religions course offer students a comparative study of the world’s major religions. We examine important themes such as myths, rituals, scriptures, and paths of transformation throughout the course. We cover the historical aspects of Native American, African, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism religions, as well as modern day philosophies.
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This course introduces you to World History by exploring the evolution of societies and civilizations from the dawn of mankind up to the year 1800. We start by discussing man’s ancient ancestors, the formation of complex societies, and the rise of empires. We then move on to discuss the rise and fall of the major societies in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and India. We conclude with an exploration of aspects of the early modern era and emergence of new world patterns.
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Our Literature course explores short stories, poetry, and dramatic plays by immersing students in literary traditions through carefully selected pieces of literature. First we will step into the world of the short story by gaining an understanding of plot, point of view, tone, settings, and character. Next we move onto essential tools that poets use and we explore various forms of poetry. Finally, we identify Drama’s Greek roots and famous works of Shakespeare. This course analyzes classic and contemporary pieces to provide a well-rounded literary experience.
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The discipline of geography can provide a framework for understanding our world and what ties us together. Our World Geography course describes the fundamentals of physical geography, as well as the concepts behind population, culture, demographics, and globalization. We explore each region’s spatial concepts, their environments, and resources. Our course provides a thorough overview of the world’s major continents.
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Do you ever wonder how businesses are developed, organized, and managed? After completing our Introduction to Business course, you might be surprised at some of the qualities of entrepreneurs and how businesses are organized and operated. Business can mean different things to different people. We will examine the entire framework of a business, from human resources, accounting, operations management, labor relations, and much more. By taking this course, you will also learn the vital roles that managers play in business and how businesses successfully compete in a global environment.
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This course examines United States history from 1865 to today. During this time, the American people experienced an end of isolation as their country became a major player on the world stage. We start with an exploration of America’s recovery from the Civil War, expansion into the west, and urban growth. Next we focus on the pivotal decades of the new century that saw much racial discord, urbanization, new technologies, a world at war, and women’s suffrage.
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This course introduces you to United States history, starting in pre-Columbian times up to 1877. After completing this course, you will better understand the trends, concepts, and key historical events that shaped the formative years of the United States and its development through the Civil War. The course flows chronologically, starting with a discussion on the Western Hemisphere prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus, then moves on to the European colonization of the North American continent.
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Put simply, Geographic Information Systems is a special type of information technology that integrates data and information from various sources as maps. Our course provides an introduction to key concepts behind GIS technology with dynamic real-world applications. This course covers the essentials of cartography, geospatial data management, geospatial analysis of vector and raster models, web mapping, and other topics that form the fundamental layers of Geographic Information Systems.
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Ever wonder how chemistry pertains to your everyday life? Chemistry encompasses everything you touch, see, and feel on a daily basis. Chemical substances and processes are essential for our existence, to nourish us, to keep us clean and healthy, to provide transportation and so much more. Our General Chemistry course examines concepts of everyday issues and real-world applications of science. This course explores stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, as well as atoms, molecules, and ions.
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Our General Biology course intends to provide an introductory view of the concepts of biology. To start, students are introduced to the process of science and the cellular foundation of life. We dive into cell division, structure, and genetics as well as molecular biology and biotechnology. A solid framework of evolution and the diversity of life related to plants and animals is provided, as well as animal structure and function. Finally, the basics of ecology are defined and explained through real-world issues of conservation and biodiversity.
