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  • HUM 100: Introduction to Humanities

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The course is an exploration of the Western humanities through its various disciplines: philosophy, theater, film, architecture, literature, religion, art, and music. It will focus on the development of human creative expression from prehistoric times to the present; and, in doing so, will teach us about who we are.
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  • ICR 031: Critical College Reading

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course focuses on the types of reading that students will encounter in the various academic areas. Topics such as annotating, summarizing, paraphrasing, note taking, outlining, and mapping will be skills learned in conjunction with reading in specific disciplines. Reading various materials such as print media, electronic media, graphics and visuals, will be stressed. Critical thinking and analysis of college text material will be required. This course does not count toward graduation, does not earn college credit, and is not counted in GPA.
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  • LIF 111: Health and Wellness

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This is a health science course that explores variables related to achieving a healthier life in an attempt to obtain and maintain vitality. This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of healthy lifestyles, wellness promotion activities, and associated behaviors. Health is more than weight and lifestyle behaviors contribute to wellness in all dimensions of health throughout the life cycle. The goal is for students to use this knowledge to inspect current personal behaviors and to learn to learn to implement practical changes in order to make informed, sovereign, and self-empowering health choices that will be an investment into their own well-being.
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  • MAT 085: Algebra Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to prepare students for college level mathematics. Topics include a review of fractions, decimals, and percents, followed by introductory levels of variable expressions, linear equations, polynomials, factoring, exponents, and graphing linear equations. This course will not count toward graduation, will not earn college credit, and will not be used in QPA calculations. Prerequisite:    Placement Test Results
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  • MAT 110: Business Mathematics

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to give students expanded fundamental knowledge of mathematical applications for personal use and business applications. A review of fractions, decimals, percent, and formulae are included in the course. Topics include basic statistics, insurance, discounts, markup, markdown, inventory, interest, consumer credit, banking, payroll, taxes, financial statements, depreciation, and investments.
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  • MAT 115: Construction Math

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is to prepare the student for the mathematics use in building construction. Topics include applying basic mathematics to calculate spacing and sizing of Roof Rafters, Overhangs, and Stairs as used in building construction. Use of geometry for the calculation of building materials needed. Prerequisite:    MAT 041, MAT 085, or Placement Test Results
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  • MAT 116: Mathematical Concepts & Application

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The objective of this course is to cultivate an appreciation of the significance of mathematics in daily life. Topics include mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, geometry, probability, statistics, measurement, personal finance, and set theory.
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  • MAT 117: Technical Math

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to prepare students for mathematics they will use working in technical and trade fields. The student will review basic math skills working with whole number, decimals, and fractions. The student will learn applied geometry, basic algebraic operations, and introduction to trigonometric functions. Application problems will allow students to use the concepts that are learned to solve practical problems. Prerequisite:    MAT 041, MAT 085, or Placement Test Results
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  • MAT 126: Elements of Mathematics I

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Elements of Mathematics is a content course which broadens and deepens knowledge of the mathematics content of early childhood and middle school as a framework for learning to teach mathematics. In the course, students use a variety of materials for learning, work with conceptual models, use conceptual models to do mathematics, perform activities that develop new perspectives, and demonstrate competence in mathematics. This course enables our students to become insightful professionals who are able to understand and communicate mathematic principles to others. Prerequisite:    MAT 041, MAT 085, or Placement Test Results
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  • MAT 127: Elements of Mathematics II

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Elements of Mathematics II is a continuation of MAT126 Elements of Mathematics I which increases mathematical knowledge and expands understanding of the mathematics content of early childhood and middle school as a framework for learning to teach mathematics. In the course, students use a variety of materials for learning, work with conceptual models, use conceptual models to do mathematics, perform activities that develop new perspectives, and demonstrate competence in mathematics. This course enables our students to become insightful professionals who are able to understand and communicate mathematic principles to others. Prerequisite:    Placement Test Results or Waiver
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