Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

will consider a variety of sources as we try to understand writings both by and about Native Americans as well as multiple historical and/or contemporary representations of Native Americans in writing, film, and other sources. (Prerequisite: ENG 1102) LIT 1320/2320/3320/4320 Topics in Literature 3 credits Topics vary among genre, author, period, and theme studies. Possible topics include (but are not limited to) drama, film as literature, minority literature, mystery and detective fiction, children’s literature, poetry, and/or short stories. (Prerequisite: ENG 1102).

MATHEMATICS .

MAT 1031 Mathematical Thinking & Reasoning 3 credits This computational review and practice course prepares students for the demands of college level mathematics through a focus on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, rations, proportions, practical applications, and word problems. Students will learn how to use a basic scientific calculator to help facilitate learning. This course may be required as a prerequisite to MAT 1901 when Accuplacer results indicate the need for additional preparation in foundational mathematics concepts. (NOTE: This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement in mathematics and is eligible for elective credit for an associate or bachelor’s degree) MAT 1901 Mathematical Applications for Career and Life 3 credits This general education course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the basics of college mathematics. Real-life applications, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and critical thinking are emphasized and integrated throughout the course. MAT 1907 College Algebra 3 credits An in-depth treatment of solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, radical and rational expressions and equations, functions and graphs, exponentials and logarithms. Topics in combinatorics and probability are also included. This course emphasizes contemporary application problems. Satisfactory completion of placement test is required. MAT 3601 Statistical Methods Lab 1 credit This course provides students with the foundations of analysis and applications of statistics practiced in the natural sciences. Selected topics have been designed to prepare students for hypothesis testing in their research course and include descriptive statistics, probability, and distributions. (Co-requisite: ANZ 4650 or ANZ 4660). MAT 1200/2200/3200/4200 Topics in Mathematics 3 credits Variable subject content.

MUSIC

MUL 2010 Music Appreciation 3 credits This course is intended for students with an interest in music who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. Students will be introduced to different kinds of musical expressions, helping them develop an appreciation of a wide variety of musical styles and genres. A period of 400 years of musical creation and performance will be covered while students discover the joy of music and develop a lifelong appreciation for it.

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