Riverland Community College

This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in general inorganic chemistry, Atomic Theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structure, atomic structure, periodicity, and the gas phase.  This course is for students intending to transfer or pursue Bachelor’s preparation and/or careers in chemistry and the other physical sciences, engineering and health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, four-year nursing). Prerequisite: Math 1110 or higher or concurrent registration in Math 1110 or higher.

MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 10/PE); (5 Cr – 3 lect, 2 lab)

This course is for students requiring further experience with advanced algebra prior to calculus. Topics include trigonometric functions and their inverses, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, complex numbers, linear and non-linear inequalities and equations; mathematical induction, analytic trigonometry, sequences, series, higher order rational, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Optional: matrices, vectors, graphing polar equations. Prerequisite: Math 1110 with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement in course based on Multiple Measures for Course Placement – Math Decision Band Chart. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 5 lect, 0 lab)

This is an introductory college writing course designed to help students develop effective writing skills for college level work.  Students learn to generate ideas and organize them into unified, coherent essays.  Methods of instruction vary, but most sections combine individual conferences and peer review with regular class meetings.  Prerequisites:  A grade of C or higher in ENGL 0960 or appropriate placement score.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and Goal 2/CT); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces proven strategies and applications to help students achieve greater success in college and in life.  Topics include, but are not limited to, time management, goal setting, learning strategies, critical thinking, communication skills, diversity awareness, health and wellness, college and community resources, and financial planning.  This course introduces students to making choices that promote responsibility, motivation, interdependence, and self-awareness.  Recommended:  Score of 52 or above on test Accuplacer Reading Comprehension.
(1 Cr – 1 lect, 0 lab)

This course covers the basics of calculus emphasizing understanding of the basic principles through investigation. The course begins with a review of functions and continues with limits, rates of change, derivatives, differentiation rules, applications of derivatives, and antiderivatives and integration. Concepts are presented graphically and numerically as well as algebraically. Prerequisites: Math 1115 or Math 1120 with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement in course based on Multiple Measures for Course Placement – Math Decision Band Chart. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 5 lect, 0 lab)

This is a second semester composition course focused on the writing of an academic research paper.  Students learn how to employ the resources of an academic library and how to cite those sources in a fully documented analytical/interpretive term paper.  Prerequisites: ENGL 1101.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and 2/CT); (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course focuses on the theory and practice of public communication including individual and group presentations.  This course emphasizes audience analysis, organization, content development including topic selection and speaking ethics.  Students will prepare and deliver a variety of both individual and group presentations and demonstrate an ability to apply research from diverse sources.  Students should expect to reduce speech apprehension and develop self-confidence in their ability to communicate in public.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and 9/EC); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This is the first semester of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence typically required for students majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other physical science disciplines. The emphasis of this course is on developing the problem-solving skills needed to solve physics problems while understanding the underlying physics principles. The first semester of the physics sequence covers mechanics. Laboratory is an essential component of the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1210 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Students who have successfully completed high school calculus may be allowed to take the course with the instructor’s permission.

• MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 2/CT);

• (5 Cr – 4 lect, 1 lab)

The second-semester course in this calculus sequence focuses on applications of the definite integral, inverse functions and their derivatives, differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, and inverse hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, conic sections, polar coordinates, sequences, series, and convergence tests. Prerequisite: Math 1210 with a grade of C or better or equivalent course. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 5 lect, 0 lab)

This course is a continuation of PHYS 2201 Classical Physics I. The topics covered are heat, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics.

• Prerequisites: PHYS 2201 Classical Physics I and MATH 1210 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I.

• MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 2/CT);

• (5 Cr – 4 lect, 1 lab)

This course introduces the basic principles and methods of economics and then applies them to national income accounts, aggregate supply and demand, business cycles, economic growth and monetary and fiscal policy. There will be a special emphasis on international trade and the global economy. MnTC (Goals 5/SS and 8/GP); (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)