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Adult Development and Aging


FAMS-3850

Average GPA: 3.63
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 874
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): FAMS 101G and (ENGL 2010 with C+ or higher) and University Advanced Standing
Explores the dynamic process of adult development from emerging adulthood to death. Focuses on current adult developmental research and theory and the development of adults within and without the family system. Includes the examination of physical, familial, emotional, and social development.
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Family Financial and Resource Management


FAMS-4660

Average GPA: 3.66
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 864
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): (FAMS 101G or PSY 1010 or SOC 1010) and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher) and University Advanced Standing; SOC 1200 strongly recommended
Introduces students to the fundamentals of family financial management. Focuses on norms, roles, values, and traditions of financial management in family systems. Emotional, subjective, and unstructured patterns which contribute to financial mismanagement are evaluated. Personal and social influences are considered, including, marketing, holidays, spending pressure, goal definition, and debt accumulation.
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Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL


MAT-1035

Average GPA: 2.77
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 4143
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 0950 with a grade of C or higher; appropriate placement by a placement exam
Teaches students to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions. Provides the necessary algebraic content taught in context.
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Literacy Methods I


EDEL-4400

Average GPA: 3.92
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 667
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair
Presents practical and theoretical foundations for fostering reading competence in children, kindergarten through grade 3. Addresses literacy models, research-based reading instruction, and literacy assessments. Includes collaborative activities and public school field experience with children. Emphasizes findings of the National Reading Panel, International Reading Association standards and positions in literacy instruction, as well as Utah Common Core curriculum requirements.
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American National Government AS


POLS-1100

Average GPA: 3.16
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 10564
Number of Reviews: 0
Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies.
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Digital Media Essentials I


DGM-1110

Average GPA: 3.23
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 2515
Number of Reviews: 0
Beginning course designed to give students an in-depth introduction and well-grounded understanding of the digital media way of thinking, opportunities in the field, various tools, and introduction to development techniques. Topics include: audience assessment, digital imaging, compression algorithms, ethical dilemmas, message design through text, audio, images, animation, and digital video.
May be delivered online.
Software fee of $15 applies.
Lab access fee of $35 applies.
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Entrepreneurship


ENTR-3170

Average GPA: 3.37
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 628
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) and University Advanced Standing
Provides an overview of the process of entrepreneurship with focus on the role of the entrepreneur in identifying, evaluating and developing opportunities. Considers the application of knowledge of the technical, market, financial and human aspects of a business as they relate to the start-up and development of business opportunities.
Lab access fee of $32 for computers applies.
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Microbiology for Health Professions BB


MICR-2060

Average GPA: 3.27
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 1930
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) with a C- or higher in each. CHEM 1110 or higher is highly recommended
Corequisite(s): MICR 2065
Studies the history of microbiology. Explores bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases and their causes. Discusses the classification, physiology, genetics, and physical and chemical control of microbes. Emphasizes clinical applications. Is designed for those planning a career in the health professions such as nursing, dental hygiene, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. Includes weekly laboratory as a corequisite.
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Foundations for Algebra


MAT-950

Average GPA: 2.39
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 3208
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): One of the following (within two years): MAT 0920 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.
Designed for students requiring basic math and pre algebra instruction. Covers basic operations for number systems up to and including real numbers. Includes fractions, ratios, proportions, decimals, exponents, roots, linear equations, and polynomial expressions.
May be delivered online.
Lab access fee of $3 applies.
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Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF


ART-1020

Average GPA: 3.43
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 1934
Number of Reviews: 0
For non-majors. Introduces basic drawing techniques and stresses fundamentals of observation-based homework. Includes practice and skill building. Investigates basic black and white media such as graphite and charcoal. Requires sketchbook, in-class and home work assignments.
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Designing and Producing Media for Instruction for Practitioners


EDUC-5820

Average GPA: 3.87
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 297
Number of Reviews: 0
Investigates the fundamental components necessary to cultivate knowledge and skills that encourage 21st-century learning. Focuses on designing personalized learning experiences, engaging students in the use of technology to promote collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
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Introduction to Business SS


MGMT-1010

Average GPA: 2.91
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 3552
Number of Reviews: 0
Overviews the business world, its structure, procedures, and vocabulary. Provides information to assist in making occupational choices. Methods include lectures, class discussions, group activities, videos, and guest speakers. Completers should have a general knowledge of business and career opportunities. May be delivered online.
Canvas Course Mats $13/Lumen applies.
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Introduction to Mass Communication HH


COMM-1500

Average GPA: 3.2
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 1812
Number of Reviews: 0
Provides a survey of the structure, operation, diversity, and effects of mass media. Discusses the different forms of media and the impact of media. Explores opportunities in communication work. Also covers consumer impacts.
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Web Application Design


INFO-2420

Average GPA: 3.28
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 1376
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): INFO 1120 recommended or IM 1010 recommended
Focuses on the design and construction of Web pages and maintenance of Web sites. Includes foundations in standards-based HTML and CSS. Covers code markup, design concepts and web graphics manipulation, page layout, form development, and usability and accessibility issues. Teaches use of Web authoring tools for code development and site management. Requires individual projects. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP


PHYS-2210

Average GPA: 2.96
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 1780
Number of Reviews: 0
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2215
Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1210
A calculus-based treatment of introductory physics for scientists and engineers. Topics include mechanics, fluid physics, thermodynamics, vibrations, and waves. Includes 1 hour of recitation per week.
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Operating Systems Theory


CS-3060

Average GPA: 2.85
Withdraw Rate: 6%
Total Enrollment: 816
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): CS 2420, CS 2810, computer engineering major or (matriculation to computer science or software engineering), and University Advanced Standing
Introduces the Unix operating system. Presents the underlying theory and concepts of an operating system, and covers the following topics in depth: device management, processes, threads, synchronization, scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, and file systems. Provides practical experience in writing programs that use standard Unix system calls to interface directly with the operating system. Most of the programs will be written in the C language.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
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