Central Springs High School
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
| ENG-105 Composition I | NIACC staff | 3 |
| MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts | B. Fessler | 3 |
| MAT-121 College Algebra | B. Fessler | 4 |
| ELT-745 Maintenance Shop Operations | S. Dobel | 3 |
| MAT-770 Applied Math A | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-771 Applied Math B | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-770 Applied Math C | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-771 Applied Math D | B. Fessler | 1 |
| BCA-215 Computer Business Applications | R. Lillquist | 3 |
| BUS-161 Human Relations | R. Lillquist | 3 |
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
| ENG-106 Composition II | NIACC staff | 3 |
| BUS-130 Intro to Entrepreneurship | R. Lillquist | 3 |
| MAT-770 Applied Math A | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-771 Applied Math B | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-770 Applied Math C | B. Fessler | 1 |
| MAT-771 Applied Math D | B. Fessler | 1 |
| Mat-156 Intro to Statistics | B. Fessler | 3 |
| BUS-161 Human Relations | R. Lillquist | 3 |
| AUT-113 Transportation Fundamentals | S. Dobel | 3 |
| HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical | NIACC staff | 1 |
| HSC-171 Nurse Aide Theory | NIACC staff | 2 |
| SDV-160 Career Decision Making | A. Fessler | 2 |
Course Description
AUT-113 Transportation Fundamentals (3 s.h.)
This course will require many of the basic elements required to be successful in transportation courses. The concepts covered include basic electronics and an introduction to basic shop equipment. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, proper use and application of equipment, study of electrical and mechanical diagrams, and ability to identify equipment needed in repair situations. Coursework will include many hands-on exercises with industrial grade equipment. (30-30-0-0)
BCA-215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
Emphasis on business applications of computer software. Students do business problems using word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database management software. Students are also exposed to Windows operating systems, presentation software, and the Internet. (45-0) Equivalent to 15-134, COMP-101.
BUS-130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 s.h.)
This course introduces the concept of Entrepreneurship beginning with identifying characteristics of the Entrepreneur, evaluating opportunities, feasibility, financing, and planning for success. Students will also understand the need for a contingency plan as well as an exit strategy. (45-0)
BUS-161 Human Relations (3 s.h.)
Human Relations is a course designed to improve the student’s ability to function in the workplace. This class will work on increasing the student’s self-awareness and improving their ability to get along with customers, coworkers, and supervisors Equivalent to 15-241, BUSN-105.
ELT-745 Maintenance Shop Operations (3 s.h.)
The student is introduced to shop equipment generally found in the industrial maintenance environment. The student uses safe setup and produces parts with metal saws, drills, grinders, basic welding and cutting, thread repair, anchors and fasteners. The student use of mechanical prints to identify parts in assembly and repair situations is practiced, along with the use of catalogs to find and order repair parts, study of bearings and seals, applications, and failure analysis. (15-61) Equivalent to 96-156, EMST-805
ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
Improvement of skills in reading, writing, and listening with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use word processors and the Writer’s Workbench analyses programs, the Writer’s Workbench STEPS programs, and the structuring sentences video series. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-104, ENGL-101, 30-101, ENG-102.
ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ENG-105, Composition I, or ENG-102, Composition & Speech I. Students must have earned a C or higher grade in Composition I or Composition & Speech I before enrolling in Composition II. A continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, with an emphasis on argumentative and persuasive writing, on research methods, and on language. Students may be requested to use word processors, Writer’s Workbench analyses, Writer’s Workbench STEPS, and sentence structuring videos. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.
HSC-171 Nurse Aide Theory (2 s.h.)
Corequisite: HSC-174, Nurse Aide Clinical. This 75-hour nurse aide course has been designed to meet the training requirements of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Emphasis in the course is on students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective resident care. The course has been developed in six units of study. The theory portion includes 30 hours of classroom time and 15 hours of laboratory practice. (30-0) Equivalent to CNAS-101, 89-164.
HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical (1 s.h.)
Corequisite: HSC-171, Nurse Aide Theory. The clinical experience includes 30 hours in a nursing facility. (0-45) Equivalent to CNAS-102, 89-165.
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-089, Survey of Math, with a grade of C or higher; COMPASS Algebra score of at least 56 OR ACT Math score of at least 21. Math for Liberal Arts provides a survey of mathematics topics that includes sets, logic, statistics, number theory, geometry, critical thinking skills, the metric system, and consumer math. This course will fulfill 3 hours of Natural Science requirement for the A.A. Degree. (45-0) Equivalent to MATH-101, 40-121.
MAT-121 College Algebra (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-102, Intermediate Algebra with a C or better, OR Math ACT score of at least 21, or Compass Algebra score of 76 or better. This course is intended for students majoring in business, social science, biological sciences, liberal arts, and those mathematics students with insufficient background to begin the study of calculus. The course is a study of various classes of functions, their graphs, and applications. These include linear, polynomial, rational, root, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions. Also included are systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem. (60-0) Equivalent to MATH-121.
MAT-156 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT-092 Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or higher; or a COMPASS Algebra score of at least 76; or an ACT Math score of at least 21. This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required.
MAT-801 Applied Math A (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in algebra, including ratio and proportion, as well as unit conversions, and order of operations. (15-0-0-0)
MAT-802 Applied Math B (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. (15-0-0-0)
MAT-803 Applied Math C (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in plane and solid geometry.
MAT-804 Applied Math D (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in trigonometry.
SDV-160 Career Decision Making (2 s.h.)
Introduction to a structured career decision-making process, including self-awareness, career and educational information, economic information, and related activities/projects. (30-0-0-0) Equivalent to 89-152, SDEV-106.