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Critical survey of Near East, Greece, Rome and Middle Ages; origins of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, philosophy and science; concepts like heroism, justice, and romantic love.

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The class will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits depending on the course content and number of hours required. The class may be repeated for up to six hours of credits.

This course is designed for students who have an interest in becoming a dental hygienist. It is an introductory course designed to give the student a greater depth of knowledge of the role of a dental hygienist, career opportunities available in the field and what to expect when admitted into the dental hygiene program. The goal of this course is to assist students in making a career choice that is the best fit for them.

Administrative professionals must possess specific skills to succeed in and adjust to a diversified workforce with ever-emerging technologies. Topics covered in this course prepare students in today's dynamic workplace and include: workplace mail, records management, telecommunications (including technology and etiquette), written and verbal business communication, event planning, travel arrangements, skills for multitasking and prioritizing, proofreading skills, business ethics, and customer service.

This course is the study of human growth and development from conception through death. All domains of development are studied including physical, cognitive, and social/emotional aspects of development.

This course is an introduction and overview of the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics include: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, an overview of child care licensing and regulation, professional development in ECE, working with families, designing the classroom environment, ethical conduct, daily schedules, curriculum planning, positive guidance, child development, components of the early care and education system, and current trends and issues in ECE. The course also emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in the field.

The study of functions, their properties, their graphs, and applications including polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. The course also covers the solving of equations, systems of equations, and inequalities.

Continuation and extension of English 101 with an exploration of essay forms with particular attention to interpretation, analysis and synthesis, while emphasizing analytical reading and writing, critical thinking and research methodologies.

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.

A survey of American national, state and local governments. Includes Nevada's constitution, government, and contemporary issues. Fulfills US and Nevada Constitution requirements.