Early College Online Program Information

This course is one of a group of three courses that are designed to meet the regulatory and content requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 147 for the General portion of the A&P license.

An art orientation. A study of the principles and ideas underlying visual art expressions and a survey of major periods, styles, and artists.
Illustrated lectures.

This course will trace the evolution of the aviation industry from its earliest days through the modern age. Topics addressed include significant aviation events and individuals, aircraft development, deregulation, administrative bodies, organizations
and commercial companies that have influenced and/or continue to shape the domestic and international aviation industry.

This course will orient students to the SUU Professional Pilot Program and career opportunities in the broader aviation industry. The course will cover, among other topics, financial aid, transfer & articulation, pilot training regulations and procedures, key aviation organization such as the FAA and Air Traffic Control, career opportunities in general, commercial, and military aviation.

This course provides a study of the design, construction, and theory of operation of basic systems common to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft such as: power plants,
ignition systems, propellers, rotors, flight controls, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, neumatic, lubrication, environmental and oxygen systems, pressurization, landing gear systems, brake systems, ice and rain detection/protection systems, and fire detection and extinguishing systems.

A study of atmospheric conditions and their effects on aeronautical operations. Topics covered include basic meteorological principles and physics, atmospheric properties, patterns of weather development, and associated aviation hazards including Thunderstorms, wind shear, turbulence, and icing. Limitations, interpretation, and use of aviation weather equipment used in aviation activity are presented. Weather observation and forecasting resources and their influence on flight planning and performance are considered.

The course provides an introduction to business functions, with particular emphasis on the American system. Its purpose is to create a better understanding of today’s business environment through an analysis of various economic and legal systems, business and employee management issues, marketing of products and services, accounting and financial operations including the stock market and insurance, and the
relationships between business, government, and international economic and market forces.

Non-majors course in biology emphasizing mechanisms of living systems and impact of biological problems on human affairs. Course is designed to foster critical thinking, problem solving and the application of scientific thinking in biology. Not intended for science majors.

Designed for non-biology majors seeking a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Outlines the basic structure and function of the body from cellular to
system levels.

Introduces students to the purpose, function, and history of law enforcement, courts,  and corrections. Overview of crime and its impact on American society. Lectures include topics such as crime and the media, causes of crime, search and seizure,  probable cause, police selection and training, law enforcement as a career, court structure and function, the death penalty, prison life, and punishment.

This course provides students with skills needed to write effectively and present public presentations. Students also learn basic skills of human communication.

Fundamental concepts in security including planning, risk management, cryptography, network security, system hardening, and policy. Prepares students to sit for the SSCP or Security+ certification exam.

Students will explore the public school system of the United States and its development. This exploration includes analysis of the cultural, historical, philosophical, sociological, political, and economic foundations of education in the United States. Topics include multiple perspectives, current events, and school or education trends and issues.

The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre- drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and smallscale revisions.

The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre- drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and smallscale revisions. This extended version of 1010 is designed to provide extra support for students whose placement scores  suggest they might need extended writing practice.

The second of the GE writing courses emphasizes the development of an effective academic style in argumentative essays that makes use of traditional rhetorical patterns, culminating in a major research paper. Subtopics will vary.

A process-based approach to understand the craft, tools, and techniques that inform successful creative writing. Students will read traditional and contemporary models of successful writing, compose works of their own, and participate in peer workshops that allow comment and feedback.

Study to educate each individual in a role as consumer; to aid in making wise and informed spending decisions; and to discuss marketplace, governmental services, budgeting, personal money management, and other consumerrelated problems.

Emphasizes and examines aspects of human development across the lifespan. Includes holistic view of developmental changes that integrate theories, research and application. Overview of the development of the individual and the family in society.

A General Education course. This course provides a study of the origin of earth materials and their interactions with the processes that function within the Earth and at its surface.

Lab to complement and reinforce concepts taught in GEO 1090.

A geographic analysis of the processes and distributions of the elements of Earth’s natural environment, i.e. atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.

The fundamentals of American history including political, economic, and social development of American institutions and ideas. Successful completion of this course meets the American Institutions requirement established by the state legislature.

This course introduces students to a management career in the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, food and beverage, meetings and conventions, recreation and leisure, and information technology. The importance of leadership and the establishment of a service culture are also treated.

A survey of some of the most important literary, philosophical, artistic, and musical monuments of Western culture from the Greeks to the present.

An introduction to the library research process and related information skills such as developing a research question, searching, finding, and evaluating information, synthesizing information across sources, using information ethically, and reflecting on the research process.

An exploration of basic statistical concepts with a focus on developing critical reasoning skills. Students will represent data, calculate probabilities, draw conclusions using
statistical tools, and critique statistical studies and data collection methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability, statistical graphs, experimental design, and an introduction to statistical inference. Appropriate for many non- quantitative majors, the course is designed to develop statistical literacy and involves limited
algebraic manipulation.

This course is designed to expose the general student to the principal forms of traditional Western art music as well as multicultural music genres through the study of music history and literature.

This course will explore the rich and diverse genres of popular music in America from their origins to their development in the 20th century.

An introduction to the science of nutrition and the relationship of food intake and health. Nutrient requirements and food selection to meet those requirements are discussed. Students evaluate their own food intake and eating behaviors and learn to be informed consumers of food and nutrition information.

A conceptual, non-mathematical introduction to physics. Topics in mechanics include motion, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, energy, rotational motion, and gravity.

Source of democratic ideas and principles of the constitutional system. Cultural, group, party, and governmental influences on the process of public policymaking. The administration and impact of public policy.

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. This course provides a broad overview of this field of science.

A look at the Art of Film–how it influences lives and how lives influence the art. Students will view films from many different genres, offer analysis, and gain an
appreciation for the many collaborative crafts involved in the filmmaking process.