ARTS 1310 This course will cover architectural history from prehistoric through the 20th century. The course will not only look at who designed the buildings, but will also look at examples of how they were built and issues that shaped them. Beginning with the earliest man made shelters and ending with the issues influencing current architectural design, the course will introduce students to different ways of seeing architecture and the built environment as cultural artifacts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,10
BIOL 1110 This course emphasizes the unique impact humans and industry have on our enviornment. It addresses the demands placed on the biosphere by the exploitation of natural resources and energy, the creation of pollution and the disposal of waste. This course is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from the natural and physical sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, physics) with the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, ethics, history) to present an understanding of how wise stewardship of earth's resources can result in the long-term sustainability of our shared environment. Meets MnTC Goals 3 & 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 3,10
BIOL 1111 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of ecology as it pertains to the impact of humans on their environment. It addresses the demands placed on the biosphere by the exploitation of natural resources and energy, the creation of pollution, and the disposal of waste. This course is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from the natural and physical sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, geology, physics) with the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, ethics, history) to present an understanding of the sustainable use of Earth's resources. The lab/field component includes application of concepts with an emphasis on observation, the scientific method, and analysis. Meets MnTC Goals 3 &10.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 3,10
HIST 1400 This 100% on-line lecture course examines the interaction between humans and the natural world in the United States from the ice age to the present. The course considers such diverse topics as the industrialization and urban growth on the environment, the emergence of ecology and green politics, and creation of the idea of Nature in American culture. Students will be expected to develop a historical understanding of the major themes of American environmental history; relationships between human activity and pollution, emergence of reform movements and environmental regulations, relationships between increasing urban growth and increasing environmental concern, and the rise of environmental politics in both local and national settings. Prerequisites: None. Meets MnTC Goal 5 and MnTC Goal 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,10
1300 145th Street E., Rosemount, Minn. 55068-2999 | Phone 651-423-8000 | Toll-free 877-937-3282 | TTY 800-627-3529
A member of Minnesota State.
DCTC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, employer and educator.