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This is a survey course of the profession of design. Covered in this course is a discussion of the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning. Other design fields may be discussed as they relate to these professions. Topics may include types of firms and their specialties, what it takes to become a licensed practitioner for whom a design professional might work, salaries that might be achieved and the professional associations to which a design professional might belong.

The development of a basic medical vocabulary used to describe the body's anatomical systems with emphasis on the definition, use, spelling and pronunciation of terms. Attention will be focused on disease, normal body structure and function and pharmacology terminology.

Explores visual forms and contemporary concepts through a variety of media, presentations and discussions. Transfers to UNR/UNLV. Satisfies UNR Fine Arts core curriculum.

This course explores the fundamental components and interactions of earth's natural systems, the relationships between humans and environment, and solutions to current and potential environmental problems.

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed.

The study of equations and inequalities, relations and functions, linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and their applications.

This course provides the just-in-time algebraic support for Math 124. The course will refresh, review and introduce a variety of concepts to be successful in Math 124, College Algebra, including exponents and their properties, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, graphing, interval notation, proportions and variations.

Theory and practice in the composition and delivery of public speeches. Advanced techniques of message development, organization, and style.

An introductory course emphasizing the processes of science and the fundamentals of biology. Includes a basic introduction to molecules, cells and metabolism, the flow of genetic information, evolutionary theory, and ecological processes. Connects life science concepts to the understanding of everyday concerns such as human health. Designed for the non-science major and meets UNR core curriculum science requirement; cannot be used for credit toward biology major. Three lecture hours per week and four laboratory experiences throughout the semester.

Introduction to basic Spanish language structures and cultural topics with a focus on development of communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. For true beginners only. This course transfers to UNR as SPAN 111.