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Introduction to Computers

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This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the general concepts of computers and information sciences. The course will introduce students to the features and uses of common applications software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and operating systems such as Windows. Students will also learn about the various hardware components and basic computer terminology. This course was originally built in Blackboard Learn Original.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Carla Zeigler

Calculus III

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An exploration of the concepts, techniques, and applications of multivariable calculus. The general topics are the geometry of space, vector functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, optimization, multiple integrals, and vector calculus.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment

Author: Jeff Reitz

College Algebra

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An introduction to functions from multiple points of view – verbal, graphical, numerical, and symbolic – with an emphasis on using functions to model real-world phenomena. The linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic families of functions are explored in depth.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Jeff Reitz

Foundations of Mathematics

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This course focuses on algebraic and numerical skills in a context of applications and problem-solving to prepare students for Statistics. Topics will include quantitative relationships, patterning and algebraic reasoning, functional reasoning, probabilistic and statistical reasoning, incorporating quantitative communication skills and technology

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment

Author: Cassandra Frandsen

Intro to Computers-Module One

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Introductory course with the general concepts of computers and information sciences. The course will introduce students to the features and uses of common applications software such as Windows. Students will also learn about the various hardware components and basic computer terminology. This is Module One in a series.Videos:“All GCFGlobal.org® content is available for free at edu.gcfglobal.org.”Parts of this course were created by Ziko Rizk and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. 

Material Type: Module

Author: Carla Zeigler

Intro to Computers-Module Two

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This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the general concepts of computers and information sciences. The course will introduce students to the features and uses of common applications software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and operating systems such as Windows. Students will also learn about the various hardware components and basic computer terminology. This is Module two of the series. 

Material Type: Module

Author: Carla Zeigler

Introductory Algebra/Basic Math

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This course will introduce basic algebra skills to students with limited background in algebra. Topics covered will include order of operations, computations with real numbers and linear equations and problem solving. The course will introduce operations with: integers, exponents, fractions, decimals, and percents. More advance algebra concepts will include model building and analysis of graphical and numerical data with an emphasis on making connections between concepts learned in the classroom and real-world applications. An emphasis will be placed on using proportions to solve real world problems. 

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment

Author: Cassandra Frandsen

Integrated Reading and Writing

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This course prepares students for the academic reading and writing expected of them in college-level courses by developing proficiency in integrated and contextualized literacy skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts. This course is not transferable and does not count toward the completion of degree, major, or graduation requirement.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Kari Porter

Biology 102 - General Biology II

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This is the second course of a two-course sequence in biology intended for majors. This course explores mechanisms of evolution, diversity and classification of life, population and community ecology and selected vertebrate body systems.This course has adopted the OER textbook "Biology 2e" from OpenStax. 

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Christa Bowser

Bio 200 Anatomy and Physiology I

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 Course DescriptionThis is the first part of a sequential two-semester class; Bio 201 is the second semester class. This course includes the study of human structure and function covering biochemistry, cells, metabolism, body organization, tissues, and selected systems, including the skeletal, integumentary, articular, muscular, and nervous systems.  Lecture is 3 hours weekly and lab is 3 hours weekly. 

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Carolyn Deniker

Bio 241 Microbiology

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Course DescriptionAn introductory course in basic microbiology with selected applied techniques in the areas of culture, identification, limited physiology of normal flora and well-known pathogens.  Host responses to disease, organism transmission, and the relationship of organisms to man, animals, and environment will be examined.  Lecture is 3 hours weekly and lab is 3 hours weekly. 

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Carolyn Deniker

General Biology I Lab Activities

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This is the first course of a two-course sequence in basic biology.  This course covers the scientific method, cell biology, biochemistry, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolutionary theory, natural selection and introduction to the classification of organisms. Lab activities reinforce all major topics.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Christa Bowser

Introduction to Communication

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This resource is a test bank for Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies, OER available https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/274for COM 101. This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of human communication and public address. Students will study the basic elements of the communication process; basic technique of interpersonal communication; elements of speech composition and speech presentation skills applied to informative and persuasive speaking.

Material Type: Assessment

Author: Lucy Manley

Intermediate Algebra

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 Intermediate algebra is a course designed for students who have successfully completed high school algebra but who placed into pre-college level mathematics at Garrett College. This course is for refreshing math skills with a review of pre-college level algebra. After successfully completing this course, the student should be prepared to go on to College Algebra.

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment

Author: Cassandra Frandsen