Undergraduate UW Extended Campus Online
Undergraduate UW Extended Campus Online
2021 Fall Term
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INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DIGITAL ART
UWX AR104
Creating original designs, students will learn techniques applicable to a wide range of disciplines and practices, including but not limited to Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, and Video Game Design.
SURVEY OF ASTRONOMY
UWX AS100
A descriptive survey of astronomy for students with minimal background in mathematics and science. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology, as well as the methods by which astronomers learn about the Universe and disseminate their discoveries. Although not math-intensive, this course uses some math at the level of high school algebra I; therefore, students who have been placed in remedial math should consult with the instructor before enrolling in this course. Students may not earn credit both for this course and for most other introductory astronomy courses; consult your home institution's course catalog or bulletin.
CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY
UWX BL101
An introduction to the fundamental principles of living organisms. Topics include cell structure and function, growth, basic physiological processes of living organisms, reproduction and inheritance, classification systems, evolution, and diversity of life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MACROECONOMICS
UWX EC203
The emphasis of the course is on macroeconomics analysis and covers areas such as national income, commercial banking, business fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies and international trade.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
UWX ED230
Study of child and adolescent development through the psychological principles of teaching and learning. This course will place an emphasis on understanding the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children and adolescents. In particular, emphasis will be placed on the nature and conditions of learning, including the major types of learning, critical aspects of learning, and any problems that may be encountered when working as a professional educator in a school setting. Additionally, a focus will be placed on data-based decision making and intentional teaching, or the ability to provide purposeful instruction.
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.
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.
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.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
UWX EN210
This course teaches students to effectively communicate in a variety of business settings. Students write messages, reports, proposals, and other professional documents. Students also plan and present an oral report.
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.
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.
PERSONAL FINANCE
UWX FN210
Topics covered include reflection on personal priorities and values, identifying the social and environmental impacts of our consumer culture, consumerism, identifying important life and financial goals, principles of personal money management and financial planning, use of credit, budgets, insurance, buying a home, creating an estate, and providing for retirement.
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.
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.
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.
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
UWX MA093
Emphasizes algebraic techniques with polynomials, fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Introduction to functions, their graphs, and analytic geometry.
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.
TRIGONOMETRY
UWX MA113
Trigonometric functions, their basic properties and graphs, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles.
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.
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
UWX MA117
An introduction to Statistics including the collection and analysis of data, descriptive statistics, both graphical and numerical, elementary probability, general and sampling distributions, and the fundamentals of statistical inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, simple regression, correlation, Chi-square goodness of fit and one-way ANOVA.
ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS
UWX MU278
Rock and Roll evolved from blues, jazz, gospel, and several folk musical genres. This course reveals the connections between, and fusion of, these diverse musical styles and how they influenced the nearly 70 years of Rock and Roll history.
TECHNOLOGY, VALUES, AND SOCIETY
UWX PH237
Technology, Values & Society will be a philosophical investigation of technology and its relation to society and the individual. An examination of ethical issues in technology, which may include freedom, censorship, privacy, equality, democratic participation, intellectual property, education, law enforcement, institutional change, and work.
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
UWX PL104
Examines how the American political system works, with emphasis on the U.S. Constitution, civil and political rights, the party system, elections, and the structure, powers, and processes of Congress, the presidency, and the courts.
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.
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).
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.
RACE AND ETHNICITY
UWX SC222
Race and ethnicity as axes of stratification, identity, and experience are addressed in the multiple and intersecting ways they shape society, individual life-chances, and daily social interactions. Study meanings and values social actors have attached to the "socially-constructed" nature of the concepts of race and ethnicity and ways the social constructions help to rationalize and justify social inequality. Analyze the significance of race and ethnicity in a variety of institutional and interpersonal contexts, including labor force, the media, culture, and the criminal justice system. The future of race and ethnicity; evaluating solutions to social inequality and strategies for social change.
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.