St. Ansgar High School
Fall 2025
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-105 Composition I | D Nelson | 3 |
| AGS-109 Animal Science I | E Davis | 3 |
| MAT-156 Introduction to Statistics (ONLINE) | NIACC Instructor | 3 |
| MAT-210 Calculus I (ONLINE) | NIACC Instructor | 4 |
| WEL-335 Ag & Industry Welding | C Christensen | 2 |
Spring 2026
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-106 Composition II | D Nelson | 3 |
| MAT-216 Calculus II (ONLINE) | NIACC Instructor | 4 |
| WEL-335 Ag & Industry Welding | C Christensen | 2 |
Course Descriptions
AGS-109 Animal Science I (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with a general overview of the livestock industry. It identifies the ways in which domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, fiber, shelter, protection, fuel and emotional well-being. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to apply the basic principles of animal selection, breeding, genetics, feeding, health, and husbandry practices. As a student, you will become familiar with the economic and social issues that confront the livestock industry. (45-0) Equivalent to 70-112, AGSS-701.
ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
The course develops skills in reading and writing with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use computers and other technology. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher which is required to enroll in Composition II. (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 and Speech I with a grade of C- or higher. As a continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, the course emphasizes argumentative and persuasive writing, research methods, and language. Students may be requested to use computer programs and watch videos. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.
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-210 Calculus I (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-128 Precalculus with a grade of C or higher; or MAT-121 College Algebra and MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry with grades of C or higher; or an ALEKS score of at least 70. Topics include analysis of functions, limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, and applications of differentiation.(60-0-0-0)Equivalent to 40-251, MATH-251
MAT-216 Calculus II (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-210 Calculus I, with a grade of C or higher. This course is a continuation of MAT-210 Calculus I. Topics include applications of the definite integral; principles of integration evaluation; improper integrals; modeling with differential equations; and infinite sequences and series. (60-0-0-0) Equivalent to 40-252, MATH-252.
WEL-335 Ag & 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. (15-30-0-0)