BIOL 1250 Students will focus on concepts related to women's and men's health. Topics covered will include anatomy and physiology of human reproductive systems, ethical issues in women's and men's health, formulating critical thinking skills in the face of new medical findings presented to society and biological concepts of common medical issues faced by women/men. Specific topics may include, menopause, prostate health, hair loss, mental health, pregnancy and current media issues in the face of health care experiments. Lab like experiences will be included in the teaching of these topics through simulations, case-studies and more. Meets MnTC Goals 2, 3 & 9
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 2,3,9
ENGL 1355 How can writing present complex arguments - and require critical thinking skills to develop answers? Is there more than just what is on the surface? How can a student intelligently challenge what is written in a text or even what is offered on the Internet? Students read, compose, analyze, and engage in interesting and rigorous discussions of selected plays and texts. Concepts of audience, purpose, and context are studied and evaluated. Students will learn how to discuss critically, synthesize key components, and provide analysis orally and in writing. This course is not an alternative to Composition 1101. Meets MnTC Goal 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 1,2
INDS 1020 This course introduces students to basic concepts in critical thinking that support ongoing accomplishment in a modern world. Students will address concepts relevant to criticism, point of view, communication, education, organization, and performance. This course is intended for students in their first or second semester at DCTC. This course meets MnTC Goal Area 2: Critical Thinking.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 2
PHIL 1200 In this course, students will develop skills in the use of informal logic, argument evaluation, and language analysis for addressing problems found online, in the workplace, and in other everyday environments. Students will address topics related to human diversity, media literacy, and philosophy of science.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 2,7
PHIL 1450 In this introductory course, students will take a philosophical approach to thinking about painting, photography, film, architecture, music, literature, theater arts, and popular art. Using ideas from a variety of time periods, students will analyze artworks of their own choosing. All students will find this course valuable though it will be of special interest to those in programs such as Applied Visual Arts, Architectural Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Photography, Photographic Imaging Technology, Interior Design, Landscape Horticulture, Multimedia and Web Design.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 2,6
PHIL 1460 In this introductory course, students will take a philosophical approach to thinking about painting, photography, film, architecture, music, literature, theater arts, and popular art. Using ideas from a variety of time periods, students will analyze artworks of their own choosing. All students will find this course valuable though it will be of special interest to those in the following programs: Interior Design, Architectural Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Multimedia & Web Design, and Photographic Technology. The 2-credit option and the first 2 credits of the 3-credit option will address the philosophy of the arts in general, and the last credit of the 3-credit option will only address topics in the philosophy of architecture. Mn TC Goals: Goal 02 - Critical Thinking; Goal 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 2,6
PHIL 1500 In this introductory course, students will take a philosophical approach to thinking about technology. Students will discuss and criticize texts written by ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers. Also addressed will be related ethical and political matters. Meets Mn TC Goal Areas 2, 6, and 9.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 2,6,9
PSYC 1105 This general psychology course is an introduction and overview of the scientific study of behavior and experience. It includes topics like the history of psychology, research methods, perception, learning, human development, intelligence, motivation, social perception and group behavior, and psychological disorders.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 2,5
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