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2020 Fall Term

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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

UWX BU101

Introduction to Business provides a broad overview of the environment, principles, and functions of business. Students will gain an understanding of business terminology and practices essential for success in industry. Students will learn about functional areas of business such as economics, management, marketing, technology, accounting and finance.

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CHEMISTRY IN THE KITCHEN

UWX CH114

Explores the chemistry of food at a beginning level, including structure of molecules, interactions between molecules, and how foods change in the cooking process. Labs use kitchen materials, and include measurement, phase change, denaturation, extraction, and energy studies. Not a prerequisite for higher-level chemistry courses or pre-professional programs. NW, Lab Science.

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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING

UWX CM101

This course offers communication experiences intended to improve students' public speaking and listening skills across a broad spectrum of situations including intercultural communication, public communication, small group communication and interpersonal communication.

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INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

UWX CM213

This course introduces students to the complex relationship between culture and communication. The role of communication and context (social, cultural, historical) in intercultural interactions is exampled through multiple perspectives. IN addition, issues surrounding theory development, such as ethical considerations and dialogues on opposing perspectives are examined.

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INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

UWX CS130

In this course, you will learn many of the fundamentals of computer programming. These include (but are not limited to): The vocabulary of computer programming, Algorithms, Use of computer programming to solve problems, Fundamental control structures, and Function/Procedure-writing.

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INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING

UWX EN098

A composition course focusing on the conventions of academic writing, the composing process, critical thinking, and critical reading. Emphasis will be on reading and writing activities designed to prepare students for successful transition to college-level writing.

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COLLEGE WRITING AND CRITICAL READING

UWX EN101

A composition course focusing on academic writing, the writing process, and critical reading. Emphasis will be on essays that incorporate readings.

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CRITICAL WRITING AND RESEARCH

UWX EN102

A composition course focusing on researched academic writing that presents information, ideas, and arguments. Emphasis will be on the writing process, critical thinking, and critical reading.

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INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

UWX EN250

An introduction to the discipline of literary studies through its fundamental approaches to reading, interpreting, and writing about a variety of texts, ranging from the classic to the contemporary with the goal of understanding, appreciating, and enjoying literature.

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MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES

UWX EN278

A study of literature written by, and expressing the perspectives of, writers from minority groups in the United States. The course includes readings by contemporary writers focusing on the experiences of African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans through their essays, poetry, fiction, and drama. As an interdisciplinary course, the literature is read in the context of American history and culture.

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INTRODUCTION TO GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN'S STUDIES

UWX GS101

This course focuses on both historical and current ways in which women's lives are shaped by structures of power, and on analyzing how gender works in society and in our everyday lives. Topics include feminist theory, intersectional identity, the social construction of gender, and reproductive justice.

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US HISTORY SINCE 1877

UWX HS102

A survey of American political, economic, social, and intellectual history from the era of the Civil War to the present. This Ethnic Studies (ES) course thoroughly integrates the historical experiences and contributions of racial and ethnic minorities within US society, fostering an understanding and appreciation at least two groups.

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ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

UWX MA091

Elementary Algebra is intended for students with little or no previous algebra experience. Topics include the real number system, operations with real numbers and algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, graphing linear equations, and an introduction to quadratic equations. A grade of C or better in Elementary Algebra is required before advancing to Intermediate Algebra.

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QUANTITATIVE REASONING

UWX MA108

Quantitative Reasoning is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered include construction and interpretation of graphs, functional relationships, descriptive statistics, math of finance, and exponential growth. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, mathematical notation and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

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TRIGONOMETRY

UWX MA113

Trigonometric functions, their basic properties and graphs, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles.

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COLLEGE ALGEBRA

UWX MA116

The study of the properties of elementary functions, such as polynomial, absolute value, piecewise, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include equations, inequalities, functions, and their graphs. Students will formulate, analyze, solve, and interpret mathematical and real-world problems. This course is intended to provide algebra skills required for calculus.

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GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

UWX PS101

This introductory behavioral science course emphasizes the history of the field of psychology, research methods, the biological basis of behavior, human cognition, human development, social behavior, and mental health.

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INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION

UWX RE101

This course introduces a number of the world's major religious traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) as well as several ways of studying these religions (anthropology, psychology, sociology, phenomenology, and economic approaches).

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

UWX SC101

Sociology as a special field of behavioral science, examines social relations, social organizations, and social systems through the study of process, structure, and function.

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FIRST SEMESTER SPANISH

UWX SP101

This course is designed for students who have had little or no previous training in the language. The fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar are presented through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities created to introduce students to both the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speakers in the US and abroad.