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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 gives an overview of world history, from 1500 to today. We start with a discussion of how social changes, new technologies, and the discovery of the New World caused a shift in the allocation of power and authority. Next, we discuss how religious, intellectual, political, and economic revolutions changed the world. We then move on to look at industrialization and nationalism, and how both made positive and negative impacts on every-day life. We will explore the great wars of the 20th Century, and their lasting impacts on the world.
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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 offers an introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures. Students will gain needed skills for successful communication in today’s rapidly changing world by exposing them to a wealth of written and spoken authentic textual materials. Learn beginning conversational skills in addition to gaining skill in listening, speaking, and writing. Students will build upon German I vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge.
Recommendation: German I.
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This course offers a communicative introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures and provides beginning German students with the necessary skills for successful communication in today’s rapidly changing world by exposing them to a wealth of written and spoken authentic textual materials. Learn beginning conversational skills in addition to gaining skill in listening, speaking, and writing.
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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.
