ARTS 1001 We live in a world that often places us in a position of visual overload. Images flood into our lives through television, print and social media. Although we innately interact with and react to the visual world, it is critical that the educated student learns to appreciate the production, history and the cultural relevance of visual art. This study includes perspectives on art from ancient times to present, but an emphasis is placed on the cultural significance of art from the modern era to the present time. By studying and making visual art, students will become more connected to the visual world around them and to their own avenues of artistic expression.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
ARTS 1101 This course will allow students to explore photography and its affects on culture by examining the origins of the medium. While it may seem that photography belongs only to the twentieth century, students will learn that the origins of the first camera date back hundreds of years. Early photographers were often "frustrated painters," and affected strongly by art and art history movements. This class then will begin with a review of the camera's beginnings and of the artistic cultural milieu that helped to bring the medium into adulthood in the twentieth century.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
ARTS 1201 Much of the thinking learned in school and in the work environment place an emphasis on learning how to understand claims, follow or create a logical argument, figure out the answer, eliminate the incorrect paths and focus on the correct one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the "correct" one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the "correct" one. Both of these kinds of thinking are vital to success in the work place, yet the creative approach tends to be ignored until after the formal education is complete. In this course, we will explore the creative thought process and develop systems to encourage and develop new idea generation. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
ARTS 1301 This course covers the elements and principles of design: line, shape and form, space, texture, color and balance, proportion and scale, unity and harmony, and emphasis, in two dimensional and three dimensional formats through application. Color will be a focus, including the study of hue, saturation, and intensity, and how color affects people demonstrated through project work. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
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
ARTS 1550 This introductory course gives students a deeper appreciation and knowledge of Western art and the cultures that created it. This course focuses on the fascinating changes that occurred in the Italian Renaissance and continues through to modern artists and influences of the 20th century.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1300 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creative writing. the focus is on fiction and poetry; nonfiction and screenwriting may be covered as well . Meets MnTC Goals 1 and 6.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 1,6
ENGL 1375 This course emphasizes knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas, and values as demonstrated in short novels. Course topics include, but are not necessarily restricted to, the study of setting, structure, characterization, point of view, and prose style as demonstrated in short novels. The course also covers themes, concerns, and attitudes expressed in fiction across a range of periods. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1401 This course examines a diverse collection of short stories from various cultures and periods in history. The course explores the short story as an art form designed to provoke thought and develop critical thinking skills. Weekly classroom discussions inspire new outlooks and elevates knowledge of the human condition. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1550 This course introduces you to a variety of literary works. You will explore what is meant by literature and why we bother reading it. Meets MnTC goal 6.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1570 This course focuses on the understanding and analysis of humanity's relationship to its environment, as revealed through particular genres, such as the short story, essay, diary, and poetry. Students will review the major texts in the literature of nature and look at the ethical and philosophical relationship between humans and nature over the centuries, focusing primarily on North America. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 9
Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,9
ENGL 1625 This course emphasizes the review and analysis of films. This will include how movies reflect and shape the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of the society that produces them. These films will be from various genres and span the entire time frame that movies have been a popular phenomenon. Also included in this course is logical reasoning as well as the investigation of certain aspects of film that set it apart from other literary forms such as technical advances, special effects, camera angles, costuming, cinematography, and lighting. Meets MnTC Goal 5 (Beginning Spring 2018) and Goal 6
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,6
ENGL 1630 This course emphasizes the review and analysis of focused genres of films. This will include how a genre reflects the society that produces them and how each genre transcends the limits of its formula. Also included in this course is logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1650 This course emphasizes the review and analysis of various Greek myths. This will include how these myths have reflected and shaped art and history. Also included in the course are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1675 Students will study and evaluate literature (picture books, fables, fairy tales, fantasy fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and more) written for children from first years to preteen years. Topics covered in this course include (but are not limited to) how to study, analyze, and discuss literature; how to engage children in reading and to encourage thoughtful and creative responses to literature; how to evaluate the literary and educational merits of a text; how to introduce children to a variety of cultural and historical perspectives through literature; how to promote the overall joy of reading; and personal reflections on various modern-day concerns with literature.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
ENGL 1725 This course emphasizes the review and analysis of selected works of literature. Students will become familiar with the conventions, terminology and expectations of a particular genre of literature. In addition, students will research the authors and the historical times in which they lived. There will be an emphasis on reading literature actively, analyzing literature logically and writing about literature critically. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6
HUMA 1100 This course emphasizes eight disciplines as they have grown and influenced each other and the societies that produced them through the ages in western history. These disciplines are: literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music, science, religion, and technology. The course will include analysis of written text, pictures, and ideas. Meets MnTC Goal 6 & 8
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,8
HUMA 1125 This course emphasizes six of the disciplines that make-up the humanities (literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music, science, religion, and technology) and looks at how Minnesotans have been defining and influencing our local and national culture for the past fifty years. The course will include analysis of written texts, art, architecture, music, science, performances, and ideas. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6
PHIL 1003 This course is an introduction to philosophical and ethical issues dealing with desire, love, and identity. Emphasis will be placed on the implications of digital technology on the subject area and the personal value of the ideas explored. Students will discuss and criticize texts written by ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers. Prerequisites: None. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 9.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,9
PHIL 1100 This course is an introduction to the study of ethics. Students will read, discuss, and write about texts written by ancient, modem, and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis will be placed on the practical value of the ideas explored. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 9
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,9
PHIL 1300 This course is an introduction to the traditional problems of philosophy. Students will read, discuss, and write about texts written by ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis will be placed on the practical value of the ideas explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,9
PHIL 1350 This course introduces students to basic issues in medical ethics. Emphasis will be placed on the process of considering ethical theory, ethical principles, and laws in the analysis of specific cases. This course will be of special interest to students in health-related programs though students in any program will find the study of medical ethics worthwhile. Suggested Accuplacer reading cut score over 78 and completion of ENGL 1150: Composition I. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 9.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,9
PHIL 1400 This course is about learning the central beliefs of the world's major religions. Through writing, reflection, and presentation, students will explore the basic tenets of the world's major religions, who founded the religion, their main writings or scriptures, and their philosophical underpinnings concerning such issues as definition of religion, the existence of God/gods, faith, reason, ceremonial practices, and their relationship with the world. Meets MnTC Goal 6
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,8
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
SPAN 1300 This course is designed as an introduction to basic Spanish language skills, including listening comprehension, reading speaking and writing. Student are introduced to cultures of the Spanish speaking countries and develop an understanding and sensitivity to diverse groups. Major grammar focus includes regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, adjective agreement, and discussion of family, school, time, weather, numbers and greetings. Meets MnTC goals 6 & 8. Prerequisites: NONE
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 6,8
SPAN 1400 This course continues the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills that were introduced in SPAN 1300. The course continues emphasis on the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Major grammar focus includes a review of the present tense, reflexive verbs, regular and irregular forms of the preterit and imperfect, and discussion of travel, pastimes, food, shopping, and your daily routine. Prerequisite: SPAN 1300 or its equivalent. Meets MNTC Goal 6 and 8
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
MNTC Goals: 6,8
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