Course Schedule
Classes meet on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., usually on alternating weekends.
* Indicates that there is only one week between weekends.
Schedule is subject to change.
Weekend College Orientation Sept 6-7, 2002 (Required introductory course for all Weekend College Students.)
Cluster #1: Communication and Culture
Students will explore the dynamic nature of human communication and culture using academic models to impart their understandings.
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
September 13-14, 27-28,
October 11-12, 25-26,
November 8-9, 22-23,
December 6-7, 2002
Cluster #2: Information Literacy and Citizenship
Students will explore social behavior and citizenry across time and social contexts ranging from work, community, the nation and beyond. Students will also practice writing to a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes.
This cluster combines subject material from these courses:
ENGL 1010 College Writing IIB: Writing for Work
POLS 1010 American Government
SOC 1001 Introduction to Sociology
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
January 10-11, 24-25,
February 7-8, 21-22,
March 7-8, 21-22,
April 4-5, 2003
Note: During one of the weekends when classes are not held, students will complete Winter Outdoor Activities (PE 1048.) This class begins on a Friday evening and ends on a Sunday afternoon at Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake. Students are required to stay overnight at Camp Miller on Friday and Saturday.
Cluster #3: Perspectives on Exploration
Students will examine human journeys–terrestrial, cosmological, and internal–and the consequences of such explorations.
This cluster combines subject material from these courses:
HIST 1011 History of Western Civilization II
PHYS 1020 Astronomy
PE 1040 Introduction to Conditioning
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
April 25-26,
*May 2-3, 16-17, May 30-
June 1, June *6-7, 20-21, *27-28, 2003
Cluster #4: The Human Experience
Students will examine human interactions with each other and their environment, and the human impetus to create and be moved by artistic expression.
This cluster combines subject material from these courses:
ANTH 1020 Cultural Anthropology
ART 1001 Introduction to Art
BIOL 1060 Environmental Biology
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
September 5-6, 19-20,
October 3-4, 17-18, *24-25,
November 7-8, 21-22, 2003
Cluster #5: Problem Solving
Students will examine problems and problem solving from ethical, psychological, and mathematical perspectives.
This cluster combines subject material from these courses:
MATH 1010 College Algebra
PHIL 2010 Ethics
PSYC 2001 General Psychology
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
January 9-10, 23-24,
February 6-7, 20-21,
March 6-7, 20-21,
April 3-4, 2004
Cluster #6: The Global Experience
Students will examine the effects of humans and their institutions on music, economy, and interpersonal relationships.
This cluster combines subject material from these courses:
ECON 2020 Macroeconomics
MUSC 1030 Music of the World's Peoples
SOC 1020 Human Relations
The cluster will meet on these weekends:
April 16-17, *23-24,
May 7-8, 21-22,
June 4-3, *11-12, 25-26, 2004
Capstone Course (Final Course which concludes the Weekend College Program.)
Course Descriptions!
STSK 1010 1 credit
Weekend College Orientation
Required introductory course to be completed prior to entering the Weekend College clusters.
Cluster #1: Communication and Culture
AMIN 1050 3 credits
Anishinaabeg of Lake Superior
This course explores the past and contemporary history of the Anishinaabeg people of the Lake Superior region, including the migration to the area, conflicts and treaties, customs, and the spiritual and philosophical perspectives of the culture. The course includes a focus on local history of the Fond du Lac Reservation and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, as well as an exploration of contemporary urban and reservation life as it pertains to the area. This course is a degree requirement for all students entering Fall 2001 and after.
ENGL 1001 4 credits
College Writing I
College Writing is a freshmen-level writing course, the core of a two-semester English requirement. This course is a prerequisite for all English courses above 1001. Thesis development, idea organization, grammar and usage problems, and library research are studied and practiced. Students will be required to use a simple word processing program. (Prerequisite: ENGL 0090 or appropriate ASAP score)
SPCH 1020 3 credits
Interpersonal Communication
This course is designed to help students understand the process of communication, to help them assess their strengths and weaknesses in communication, and to assist them with solving problems in interpersonal communication. Students will study pertinent research in the field of interpersonal communication and will make practical applications of that research in small group situations.
Cluster #2: Information Literacy and Citizenship
ENGL 1020 3 credits
College Writing IIB: Writing for Work
Students will study the principles of clear writing. Analyzing audience and purpose, students will write letters, reports, and documents commonly used in the workplace; in addition, they will do a short research project and/or service learning project. Students will be required to use a simple word processing program.
POLS 1010 3 credits
American Government
A study of the structure and function of the national government of the United States. The course examines the Presidency, Congress, and federal courts as well as the impact of interest groups, political parties, and the media upon government.
SOC 1001 3 credits
Introduction to Sociology
A survey of the characteristics of human group life with emphasis on the structure of the social environment and its influence upon the individual.
PE 1048
Winter Outdoor Activities
Introduction to safety, etiquette, and skills necessary for winter outdoor activities. This course will briefly introduce the student to areas of snowshoeing, orienteering, winter survival, and winter naturalists areas of plants, tracks, and winter night sky. (Additional fee; this course requires an overnight stay.)
Cluster #3: Perspectives on Exploration
History 1011 4 credits
History of Western Civilization II
This course examines the history of western civilization from 1776 to the present. The scope of the course includes economic, social and political developments. Topics include: political and economic revolution, the industrial age, the world wars and the cold war.
PHYS 1020 4 credits
Astronomy
An introductory study of the nature and dynamics of the Solar System and universe beyond. Observations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars will give students a personal and real-world connection to the universe we live in.
PE 1040
Introduction to Conditioning
An entry-level survey course to introduce students to many different activities and methods that develop cardiorespiratory endurance. Students will be guided to set their own goals and develop programs to attain these goals.
Cluster #4: The Human Experience
ANTH 1020 3 credits
Cultural Anthropology
A survey of man's cultural development from the beginning of human history to the present. Ancient, preliterate and modern societies are compared and contrasted, pointing out the differences and similarities that have been used in solving man's problems.
ART 1001 3 credits
Introduction to Art
An orientation to art-related problems, techniques, and materials as well as an introduction to the principle elements of two- and three-dimensional design. For students with little or no experience in creative art.
BIOL 1060 4 credits
Environmental Science
A detailed study of the ecology of natural systems, pollution, solid and liquid wastes, and energy. (lecture and lab)
Cluster #5: Problem Solving
MATH 1010 3 credits
College Algebra
The real numbers, first degree equations and inequalities with word problem applications and linear graphs. Second degree equations, and inequalities in one and two variables with the quadratic formula and graphs. Relations, functions, absolute value, and variation. Exponential and logarithmic functions with applications. Polynomial equations, and complex numbers. Systems of equations and inequalities. (Prerequisite: C grade in MATH 0030 or CAPP scores or consent of instructor)
PHIL 2010 3 credits
Ethics
The study of Ethics has two basic components—the theory of ethics and the practical application of ethical theory. The student will learn the terminology and the history of ethical theory and become aware of the impact of culture on ethical study while exploring the practical application of ethical theory.
PSYC 2001 4 credits
General Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior: history, background and methods, development, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, adjustment, mental health, and social psychology.
Cluster #6: The Global Experience
ECON 2020 3 credits
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
A study concerning the economy as a whole which includes national income analysis, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy, international trade, and analysis of economic problems.
MUSC 1030 3 credits
Music of the World's Peoples
An introductory course that explores music in its original cultural settings throughout the world. Music of African, American Indian, Asian, Latin American, and Eastern European peoples will be studied and listened to. No previous musical experience required.
SOC 1020 3 credits
Human Relations
A study of the contributions and life-styles of the various racial, cultural, and economic groups in our society; recognizing and dealing with dehumanizing biases, discriminations and prejudices; learning to respect human diversities and personal rights; developing positive feelings toward all humanity.
Capstone Course (to be determined) 1 credit