Osage High School
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
| HSC-120 Medical Terminology I | Kristi Aschenbrenner | 3 |
| PSY-121 Developmental Psychology | Kelly Arickx | 3 |
| ENG-105 Composition I | Melanie Gast | 3 |
| ENG-106 Composition II | Melanie Gast | 3 |
| BUS-161 Human Relations | Michael Henson | 3 |
| MAT-803 Applied Math C | Erin Wilson | 1 |
| MAT-804 Applied Math D | Erin Wilson | 1 |
| HSC-128 Nurse Aide Theory | Staff | 2.5 |
| HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical | Staff | 1 |
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
| PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology | Kelly Arickx | 3 |
| ENG-105 Composition I | Melanie Gast | 3 |
| ENG-106 Composition II | Melanie Gast | 3 |
| BUS-130 Intro to Entrepreneurship | Michael Henson | 3 |
| HSC-120 Medical Terminology II | Kristi Aschenbrenner | 3 |
| WEL-335 Ag & Industry Welding | Larry Grein | 2 |
| AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy | Malayne Meyer | 3 |
Course Description
AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy (3 s.h.)
Topics covered include: plant anatomy and physiology; plant classification and ID; pest classification and ID; and pesticides, pest management, application equipment, calibration, laws/regulations. Students will take the Iowa Core Manual examination as a requirement for this course. (38-15) Equivalent to 90-160, AGAS-701.
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
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-120 Medical Terminology I (3 s.h.)
Introduction of basic medical terminology utilizing a programmed, word-building system to learn word parts to construct and analyze new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. (45-0) Equivalent to 15-251, HEAL-110.
HSC-121 Medical Terminology II (3 s.h.)
Medical Terminology I is highly desirable. A brief review of basic medical terminology followed by a systems approach to learning terms associated with the anatomical, physiological, and pathological aspects of the body.
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-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.
PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; a brief history of psychology as a science, and topics fundamental to human behavior including developmental issues, sensory abilities, cognitive performance, social and emotional factors in behavior, and abnormal behavior and therapies. (45-0) Equivalent to 80-101, PSYC-101.
PSY-121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
A topical approach to studying the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of human development from conception to death. Examining the research in these areas allows the student to construct real-world applications to different contexts in life including culture, ethnicity, and gender. Learning activities reflect discussions on a variety of psychological issues including learning, personality, moral behavior, and psychological well-being and life satisfaction across the lifespan. (45-0) Equivalent to PSYC-110, 80-230.
WEL-335 Ag and Industry Welding (2 s.h.)
This is a basic arc/oxy-fuel welding and cutting course. The students will perform introductory skills in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding, oxy-acetylene welding, and oxy-fuel cutting. The student learns safety procedures relating to welding subjects and general shop safety. (15-30)