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Intermediate American Sign Language I LH


ASL-2010

Average GPA: 3.39
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 335
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 1020
Reviews and builds upon the grammar and conversation skills learned in the first year courses. Concentrates on understanding and acquiring more advanced conversational proficiency in ASL. Emphasizes the use of various kinds of ASL classifiers in the function of describing objects and in providing locative information. Analyzes Deaf culture with an emphasis on the struggles of this linguistic minority with a majority controlled educational establishment with particular attention to the effects on individual Deaf lives.
Lab access fee of $10 for applies.
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Volleyball II


PES-1211

Average GPA: 3.74
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 189
Number of Reviews: 0
Teaches advanced volleyball skills and team concepts for intermediate volleyball players. Reviews fundamentals and rules. Covers 6-person, 3-person, and 2-person volleyball, Includes labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and scrimmages.
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Advanced Fingerspelling


ASL-2030

Average GPA: 3.67
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 182
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 or equivalent knowledge
Focuses on the patterns of ASL fingerspelling, one of the hardest ASL skills to master. Increases ability to accurately produce and comprehend ASL fingerspelling. Gives attention to the nature and application of fingerspelling within the sociocultural context of the Deaf-World. Taught in ASL.
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Chassis Theory


DMT-2410

Average GPA: 2.77
Withdraw Rate: 6%
Total Enrollment: 56
Number of Reviews: 0
Corequisite(s): DMT 241L Recommended
For third and fourth semester students. Provides theory on maintenance and repair of heavy duty chassis systems. Covers air brake systems, ABS, steering geometry, front end and tandem alignment, steering and load carrying suspensions, and frame maintenance. Emphasizes troubleshooting, highway safety, and preventative maintenance.
Software fee of $10 applies.
Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.
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Power Trains Theory


DMT-2420

Average GPA: 2.93
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 49
Number of Reviews: 0
Corequisite(s): DMT 242L Recommended
For third and fourth semester students. Provides theory in maintenance and repair of heavy duty power trains systems. Covers clutches, single and multiple counter shaft transmission, computer controlled transmissions, drive line geometry, differentials and DOT safety requirements. Emphasizes troubleshooting, highway safety, and preventative maintenance.
Software fee of $10 applies.
Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.
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Survey of Aviation Science


AVSC-1010

Average GPA: 3.04
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 2483
Number of Reviews: 0
Designed for all students interested in aviation careers. Includes a general knowledge of aviation, historical events, and aerospace studies/ development opportunities. Covers aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and spacecraft fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation. Provides entering students with a first year experience covering critical thinking, time and financial management and collaboration as well as aviation career prospects.
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Teaching K-6 Algebraic Reasoning for Practitioners


EDUC-5520

Average GPA: 3.95
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 274
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education
Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, functions, real numbers, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.
Course fee of $15 applies.
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Foundations of American Constitutionalism


CNST-4720

Average GPA: 3.43
Withdraw Rate: 5%
Total Enrollment: 120
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): (POLS 1000 or POLS 1100 or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing
Examines the political and constitutional foundations of the American Constitution, from the English Charter of Liberties in 1100 AD to the United States Bill Rights of 1791. Employs a comparative analysis of early Anglo-American constitutional thought, with special attention being given to the writings of prominent 17th century and 18th century constitutional theorists (e.g., Coke, Bacon, Burke, Penn, Dickinson, Mason, Adams, Madison, Marshall).
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Women in Business SS


MGMT-2030

Average GPA: 2.99
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 101
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005
Explores the foundations of women in business today. Discusses the opportunities, challenges, and solutions of women as employees, managers, and leaders within all types of organizations. Includes topics such as opportunities for success, work-life issues, gender differences and role development, organizational culture and diversity, the glass ceiling and other barriers to success, career development, developing leadership, personal goals and ambitions, leadership styles, mentoring and coaching, and women in business professions. Includes lecture, in-class and online discussions, guest speakers, group activities, case studies, presentations, and written assignments.
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University Student Success


SLSS-1000

Average GPA: 3.11
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 2855
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate reading skills
Introduces and integrates new students to the UVU community, both academically and socially. Teaches strategies for academic success, such as critical thinking skills, time and financial management, and effective collaboration techniques. Develops student awareness of campus resources and assists in exploring and establishing personal, academic, and career goals. Includes lectures, group interaction, online interaction with faculty and students, in class exercises, and projects which apply learning to real life situations.
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Power Reading and Learning Strategies


SLSS-1190

Average GPA: 2.77
Withdraw Rate: 9%
Total Enrollment: 566
Number of Reviews: 0
Is for students with good reading skills who wish to build on their strengths and take charge of their own learning. Introduces what successful college students do and invites students to begin implementing these research-based techniques and methods in their other courses. Focuses on developing a conceptual and strategic framework for effective reading and learning at the college level. Includes attention to creating the conditions for effective learning, comprehension of academic texts, identifying and remembering key information, test preparation and test taking. May be delivered online.
Canvas Course Mats $35/Cengage applies.
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Intermediate French I LH


FREN-2010

Average GPA: 3.45
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 368
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of FREN 1020
Reviews grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned throughout the first year. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the French world.
Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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Beginning Ballet


DANC-1100

Average GPA: 3.19
Withdraw Rate: 11%
Total Enrollment: 91
Number of Reviews: 0
For all students without previous ballet experience. Emphasizes ballet discipline, develops posture, alignment, and muscular control to improve health and appearance of physical body.
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Ethics for Interpreters


ASL-4370

Average GPA: 3.33
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 85
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): ASL 3310 and University Advanced Standing
Provides students advanced study and skills development in ethical decision making while interpreting between Deaf (including Deaf-blind) and hearing populations, including interpreting in Educational, Higher Ed. Legal, Mental Health and Medical situations. Helps students develop the ethical understanding needed to become truly professional interpreters. Provides extensive individual feedback to rapidly improve students' interpreting skills and understanding of the complex nature of interpreting ethics. This course may be taught as a hybrid.
Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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College Biology I Laboratory


BIOL-1615

Average GPA: 3.55
Withdraw Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 7985
Number of Reviews: 0
Corequisite(s): BIOL 1610
Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 1610. Topics covered include scientific method, biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics, DNA technology, and evolution.
Course Lab fee of $30 applies.
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Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Aviation GI


AVSC-410G

Average GPA: 3.43
Withdraw Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: 898
Number of Reviews: 0
Prerequisite(s): AVSC 2150, PHIL 2050, and University Advanced Standing
Designed for aviation managers and pilots to develop a global perspective and understanding of key intercultural issues facing aviation. Studies the role of multi-culturalism and globalization, especially where these issues impact safety and the business environment. Includes a study of aviation regulation and scenario-based problem solving skills.
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