This course is an overview of basic design processes through a historical perspective. Students will explore how the elements and principles of design have changed and evolved over time and place. Through the application of key design theories and theorists, this course illuminates the patterns and trends that designers draw upon in creating new work and illustrates the impact of design on mondern life, commerce, and culture. 3 credits, MnTC Goal Area: 6 More...

This course covers the practical and theoretical issues associated with computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems. CMC includes many different types of technologies such as social networking, email, newsgroups, chat, and online gaming. 3 credits, MnTC Goal Area: 1

This pilot course will allow you to skip the English Skills I & II courses and instead work on the skills covered in those classes concurrently with Fundamentals of Writing (ENGL0930). Through a pre-assessment, a modularized curriculum will be developed for each student needing the skills covered in English Skills I & II. The personalized workshop (ENGL0997) will be 3 credits which is a savings of up to 3 credits for those students who would have taken English Skills I and will allow you to complete it all in 1 semester.

This course explores, through literature, the issues relevant to various professions. Students will engage in understanding multiple viewpoints; and reflect on style, voice, and other elements of critical reading. 3 credits, MnTC Goal Area: 6

In this course, students will study and analyze the basic elements of a critical understanding of film: story elements; visual design; cinematography and color; editing and special effects; functions of sound and music; styles of acting and directing; and function of genre. 4 credits.

This course explores basic math skills in practical contexts required by students in the trade programs, including skills with integers fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. The course would emphasize doing rather than theory, application rather than memorization, self-confidence, building mathematical reasoning, and practical use of tolls and formulas. 3 credits.

Students will gain an understanding of natural processes and their applications. Topics generally include mechanics, simple machines, atomic structure, heat, light and sound. There will be lecture with virtual laboratory components and lab projects. 4 credits, MnTC Goal Area: 3 More...

This course explores how food production, distribution, preparation and consumption shape, and are shaped by, society. It emphasizes the historical roots of food systems, the relationship between food and culture and the social relations of global and local food markets. 3 credits, MnTC Goal Areas: 5 & 10

This course will focus on identification, patterns of social behavior, and treatment of minority groups within the United States. Theories of prejudice and discrimination, key concepts, and social change will be addressed. 3 credits, MnTC Goal Area: 5 & 7