Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor's Degree

The goal of the course is to teach fundamental principles of computer graphic algorithms in relation to video game and simulations. The focus is on graphics methods used to render realistic images of scenes applied to the OpenGL system. Much of this involves solutions to problems such as how we represent 3D models, describe their position and motion in 3D, project them into 2D images, and render these 2D projections with pixels. We will also consider photometric problems, such as how we represent light, model the way objects reflect light, and the path that light takes as it refracts through the scene.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N302
Credits: 4

"This course provides an introduction to 3D programming, with an emphasis on using real-time shaders. The fundamentals of game and simulation lighting are covered along with how to do the shader programming to achieve more realistic ""looks"" in games. 3D lighting, texturing, alpha blending, and stenciling are covered in detail in this course."

Prerequisite: Graphics Development with OpenGL

Course ID: N311
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the process and tasks necessary for game and simulation-specific employment including research and resumes, contacts and connections, and the important demos and elevator pitch. Students will learn how to develop an industry-specific resume, how to best present their skills in a portfolio, and how to package themselves as a top candidate for a position. Students will create a polished resume and cover letter and learn networking skills for their area of interest in game or simulation production.

Prerequisite: Multiplayer Game Programming

Course ID: N324
Credits: 4

This course approaches the study of computer games from different viewpoints. First is an example of media that can be analyzed and critiqued for their thematic elements, formal structure, plot and interactive appreciation. The next step is a study of complex software subjects to technology constraints and the product of a professional design and implementation process. The last is a study of behaviors and associations comparable to other popular art forms. Students will study the principle of game design and use them both to analyze existing games and to develop their own original game ideas.

Prerequisite: Artificial Intelligence

Course ID: N346
Credits: 4

In this course students will cover the planning of the game and simulation development process from high-level design to low-level implementation. The course touches on topics covered in previous courses, including graphics, development of assets and the asset pipeline, interface design, and artificial intelligence to better understand the different game development methodologies. The process of developing a game or simulation will be covered from the essential design and development documents through quality assurance testing, including the risks and benefits of different types of iterative development cycles.

Prerequisite: Game Audio Assets

Course ID: N355
Credits: 4

As more devices become smaller and more mobile, the need to have games to entertain users in downtime increases. This course looks at how to create games for mobile platforms using a systematic approach. The Java programming language is utilized in creating these games. How to weave in audio and video is also addressed along with considering factors such as user inputs involved in playing the game.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N360
Credits: 4

Students will learn how techniques in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be utilized to allow software applications to mimic human or intelligent behavior in a variety of contexts ranging from expert systems to computer-controlled game opponents. Students will be exposed to topics such as natural language processing and parsers, problem solving algorithms, and knowledge representations. The implications of the intelligent agent paradigm as it relates to common sense and creativity will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N401
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the software engineering principles and strategies necessary to develop a game or simulation, including an in-depth look at object-oriented architecture and design patterns used in game development. UM L, risk analysis, constraint management, problem solving, process improvement, and handling crunch times are some of the topics that will be tackled in this class.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N421
Credits: 4

The trend in games is to have many people simultaneously playing a game utilizing the Internet or some other network. Topics included in this course include scripting, server cluster architecture, data transfer, and how to prevent cheating in MM OG situations.

Prerequisite: Practical Game Development

Course ID: N431
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the development of visual elements and programming used in the development of a video game. It covers areas such as performance tuning, debugging, designing for test, pipeline management and distribution, study of software architecture design between platforms, object oriented practices for game play, asset management and coding best practices. It also covers areas like cross-platform porting and multi-lingual techniques.

Prerequisite: Applied Game and Simulation Theory

Course ID: N450
Credits: 4

"In this course, we will cover the fundamentals of audio programming for games. Topics covered include basics such as audio formats and common hardware configurations and loading sounds in ADPCM format. Students will explore play back ""one shot"" and looping sounds; and stream audio from an external device. They will then use these building blocks to write a low-level sound engine that will be implemented into a game engine."

Prerequisite: Game Assets

Course ID: N455
Credits: 4

An important aspect in a game or simulation is to be able to render what is happening in the game in realistic terms based on standard real physics principles. This course is designed to allow the game or simulation programmer to be able to translate the ideas and sequences of a game into realistic actions. Key components in this class will be the opportunity for students to develop tools, demos, and working games that utilize and follow real physics.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N460
Credits: 4

This course is designed around a final project in Industrial Simulation. We will focus on design and research issues pertinent to design exploration and presentation through simulations. Throughout the course we will explore concepts in modeling, simulation, and design common to many domains, and investigate specific applications from a variety of fields ranging from weather to ecology to traffic management and architectural interactivity.

Prerequisite: Multiplayer Game Programming

Course ID: N465
Credits: 4

This course demonstrates advanced techniques for computer game design and programming. Techniques used in game engines, such as: animation synthesis, autonomous character behaviors, building structures for interactive system, solving multiplayer interface and social issues are covered in the course. Students utilize these skills to produce a final project, demonstrating comprehension of the process of professional game creation.

Prerequisite: Multiplayer Game Programming

Course ID: N470
Credits: 4

"In this course, students will learn how to create multi-user virtual worlds. Virtual worlds allow network-connected users to interact in real time within shared two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. Students will gain an understanding of how virtual worlds change the concept of ""interface"" to one of ""location."" The course will explore several types of worlds, the technologies and methodologies for building worlds, and ways in which communities are hosted in local and remote configurations."

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N471
Credits: 4

This course teaches students basic to advanced computer concepts and skills, including creating and modifying Word documents, designing databases, spreadsheet creation and analysis, using the Internet and E-Commerce tools, and creating presentations with enhanced features and web tools.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: D132
Credits: 3

This course provides a broad overview of information literacy concepts by introducing skills for locating, evaluating, and ethically using a variety of resources for a specific purpose. The course begins with the information cycle and the production of information, followed by the identification of a topic & research question, and the selection, evaluation and integration of sources into an annotated bibliography.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: E170
Credits: 2

This course is designed to study the personal and professional characteristics necessary for obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. The student will assemble a complete job-seeking portfolio including his/her resume and references, letters of application and appreciation, documentation of work and educational history, and demonstration of skills through examples of student work. The course includes an in-depth study of self-marketing approaches, job interviewing techniques and professionalism as well as participation in a mock interview.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: E242
Credits: 2

This course is designed to teach the student C++ programming utilizing object oriented terminology. C++ expressions, decisions, and loops within the C++ realm are explored and practiced. This first course in a two course sequence ends with an analysis of functions and classes and how these elements are used in different programming projects.

Prerequisite: Object-Oriented Programming

Course ID: N137
Credits: 4

This course has been designed to teach you the fundamental philosophies of game design and apply them in a hands-on manner using a step-by-step process that develops problem solving strategies. The techniques taught in this course exist to provide the practical resources needed to build a firm understanding of game development from a production standpoint. In addition, the information this course provides is a grounded study for any real life application where inspiration must combine with practical knowledge and application to create a marketable product.

Prerequisite: Game Design Theory I

Course ID: N138
Credits: 4

This course introduces the non-technical study of games, the game development process, and the game industry. The course establishes a lexicon for discussing games and introduces tools for analyzing and understanding games and game design. The course will also present an overview of core concepts including game mechanics, game theory, the experience of playing games, and the cultural, technical, and social aspects of games.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: N139
Credits: 4

This course provides a broad overview of major technology trends and developments in the late 20th and 21st centuries along with their cultural, economic, and societal impact. Topics include the uses of technology tools in science, industry, education, and the arts. Categories such as communications, commerce, and quality of life will be explored as students review the scope of and application of technology within the context of everyday life.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: N150
Credits: 2

This course has been designed to teach concepts in linear algebra. The course covers linear equations and matrices, and how these can be applied in various situations. In addition, topics will include determinants, vectors in the plane, and how to calculate cross determinants.

Prerequisite: College Algebra

Course ID: N180
Credits: 4

How a person interacts with a game is one of the more crucial aspects in determining the success of the game among consumers. This course will emphasize the details and planning process that must be followed to ensure a successful interface for the game that is to be played. Various techniques of creating buttons, menus, and other types of interfaces will be explored to give the student a wide exposure to this important element in creating games.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N205
Credits: 4

This course is designed to be an introduction to data structures using C++. Topics to be covered include lists, stacks, and queues. In addition, additional time is spent on templates and algorithmic analysis as it relates to recursion.

Prerequisite: Programming I

Course ID: N206
Credits: 4

This course is a continuation of Programming I. Topics that will be covered in this course include design analysis, inheritance, and the use of templates in programming. A look at input/output issues is done along with a look at advanced topics in C++ programming and a brief look at how C++ can start to be utilized in game programs is covered.

Prerequisite: Programming I

Course ID: N207
Credits: 4

This course explores the integration of storytelling and interactivity. From the fundamentals of creating stories to the integration of game technology, students will write and build worlds where story interacts with game structure. Subjects will include linear narrative, myths and the hero's journey, chatterbots and MU Ds, exposition and dialogue trees, spatial narratives and storylines, and a range of interactive storytelling methodologies from campfires to LARPs and text adventures.

Prerequisite: Game Preproduction

Course ID: N225
Credits: 3

One aspect of creating games is determining how they will work with different consoles from various manufacturers. This course guides the student through the various parts of a console that will have an impact on the game (memory, processing, storage, and debugging to name a few). This systematic approach will allow the game programmer to determine what modifications and changes need to be made as games become part of the game libraries for different vendors.

Prerequisite: Programming II

Course ID: N266
Credits: 4

"This course covers the applications for and the development of simulation from game-like ""Sims"" to educational and military simulations. This course combines reading and critical thinking skills with hands on development of simulations with a 3D game engine. Students will study the theory behind the production of different types of simulations as they learn to apply software to create short simulations."

Prerequisite: Platform Design and Human-Computer Interaction

Course ID: N276
Credits: 4

This course builds on topics introduced in Math for Game and Simulation Production I. These topics include graphing and solving equations; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; analytic geometry; and determining equations from the shape of a graph.

Prerequisite: Math for Game and Simulation Production I

Course ID: N286
Credits: 4

In this course, students will understand the development cycle of programs and applications for mobile devices. Utilizing the Java language, students will create both standalone programs as well as program suites for mobile marketplace commerce systems where applications can be deployed. Instruction will focus on mobile development best practices for ease and efficiency of program development.

Prerequisite: Java I

Course ID: SD140
Credits: 3

This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts of object-oriented programming including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students will explore the uses of class templates as well as their attributes, behaviors, and the methods that can be applied to them. Programs will be developed and implemented utilizing the Java programming language.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Programming

Course ID: SD225
Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of developing well-structured computer programs utilizing a high-level programming language such as C++. Focusing on Object-Oriented Programming techniques, the course provides an understanding of programming constructs such as handlers, loops, conditionals, and variables. Additionally, the use of pseudo-code examples and exercises will allow students to manipulate these constructs without requiring that they have previous experience with program code syntax. A final project is required for the successful completion of this course.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: W114
Credits: 3

Students will work with the Java programming language to learn about Java bytecode programs and how they are executed within a Java virtual machine. Students will study class libraries and gain an understanding of how they perform important computing tasks, how they interact with computer hardware and operating systems, and how they handle deficiencies encountered on computing platforms. Concepts such as Graphical User Interfaces, multimedia development, and web programming will be explored as well as the use of Java programming in the development of applications for mobile devices.

Prerequisite: Object-Oriented Programming

Course ID: W210
Credits: 3

This advanced writing course is intended to help students further develop and refine their writing, researching, and analytical skills, through the application of these skills to various rhetorical situations. To achieve these goals, students will be expected to develop their ability to present their views in an organized, unified, and coherent manner to diverse audiences.

Prerequisite: English Composition

Course ID: G324
Credits: 4

This course examines how people understand their world through visual images. Students will examine how people visually gather, process, and interpret information presented through media sources.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G332
Credits: 4

This course surveys authors, genres, and movements in American literature from 1865 to the present, including representative works of Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and Post- Modernism/Post-Structuralism. Students will engage in critical readings of exemplary literary texts from a diverse group of authors that have influenced American literature since the Civil War. Students will analyze how these works of literature exemplify particular historical moments in U.S. history, as well as how they communicate pertinent cultural issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual identity, community, region, and nation. In their study of the broad range of American fiction, poetry, and drama since 1865, students will analyze literary, aesthetic, and critical developments.

Prerequisites: English Composition; Introduction to Literature

Course ID: G330
Credits: 4

This course explores how authors from around the world have engaged with important themes and historical events throughout the twentieth century. In studying these texts, students will examine the interplay of fiction and history, the varieties of literary style, and the qualities that link as well as distinguish works from different cultures. Students will respond to texts critically in discussion and essays, as well as research critical evaluations of literary topics, authors, etc.

Prerequisite: English Composition

Course ID: G335
Credits: 4

This course introduces students to a variety of texts by American minority authors from the mid- 19th century to the present. The central focus of this course will be on literary responses to social marginalization based on race/ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexuality/sexual orientation, ability, and other factors. Students will study the effects of exclusionary and oppressive practices, both historical and present day, on writers' perceptions and literary representations of their times, contexts, and identity. Students will also be introduced to samples of the most common critical-theoretical approaches to the primary texts they will study in this class

Prerequisite: English Composition

Course ID: G435
Credits: 4

The aim of this course is to understand and appreciate some important authors and traditions of political thought. The course will cover such topics as authority, consent, freedom, and obligation.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G440
Credits: 4

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the integrated relationship between human life and the surrounding environment, beginning with a study of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology. Topics that are interwoven throughout the course include principles of ecology as seen in the structure and function of the ecosystem; pollution of air, soil and water resources; population explosion and the relationship of people, disease, and food production; and environmental controls necessary for survival.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G328
Credits: 4

This course presents a study of the development and distribution of landforms, climates, minerals, soils and water resources. Interrelationships between the physical environment and regional patterns formed by these elements are analyzed against man's utilization of them.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G346
Credits: 4

The purpose of this course is to provide students with important principles of ecology and resource management. Emphasis will be on local, national, and global environment problems and possible solutions to these problems.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G350
Credits: 4

This course examines the personal and collective educational experiences, career paths, and discoveries of female researchers, teachers, and practitioners in the fields of mathematics and science.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G434
Credits: 4

"A survey of the contribution of religion to American culture, including the differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious freedom and the rise of a ""secular religion."" Examines the emergence of new forms of belief and practice and the variety of religious issues confronting American society today."

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G333
Credits: 4

Since the end of World War II, popular culture has become an especially significant aspect of American history and an important element in many of our lives. Consequently, this course will explore the ways in which popular culture has represented and mediated conflicts and tensions post-World War II. Through this lens, issues of gender and family relationships, as well as class and racial politics, will be discussed. The dual role of television as a reflective and manipulative force in the new suburban family and the role Hollywood films played in the popular culture will be examined.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G380
Credits: 4

This course will introduce students to the field of comparative politics by examining classification of political systems according to institutional and developmental characteristics. Causes and costs of political stability and instability will be explored. Comparison will be made between contemporary political institutions and processes in various countries.

Prerequisite: American/U.S. National Government

Course ID: G401
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the overlapping worlds of work and family. It examines both the nature of the links that exist between the two major social institutions as well as the issues and problems that result from the combination of individuals' work and family responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on female labor force participation.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G425
Credits: 4

This course is designed to guide students in understanding the writing process and developing their ability to write and express ideas in an organized, unified, and coherent manner. Students will produce college-level writing that reflects awareness of rhetorical strategies, writing purpose, student voice, and appropriate grammar, punctuation, and usage skills. Through reading, writing, discussion, research, and collaboration, students will practice effective writing and apply course concepts.

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: G124
Credits: 4

This course builds on students' understanding of the writing process through an exploration of various writing strategies and research. Students will analyze readings and apply critical reading and writing skills. This course will develop argumentative writing and application of research.

Prerequisite: English Composition

Course ID: G126A
Credits: 4

The course will introduce students to basic models and theories of the communication process. Students will learn about a variety of elements involved in communication. They will also explore how factors such as race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, and gender influence communication. Students will focus on developing an awareness of the effects of various types of communication on themselves and others. They will also develop practical skills for improving their ability to communicate in personal, social and professional contexts. Specific topics will include perception, self-concept, verbal and nonverbal communication, effective listening and communicating in culturally diverse settings.

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: G141
Credits: 4

This course will present students with a broad understanding of communication in a variety of contexts. Students will learn the processes and strategies of oral communication by exploring speech anxiety, audience analysis, and organizational speech patterns. Students will research, use supporting materials, and use effective language to develop and present a narrative, informative and persuasive speech.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G227
Credits: 4

This course investigates human creative achievement. It is designed to increase the student's understanding and appreciation of cultural literacy and the pursuit of humanitarian goals. Representative disciplines may include art, music, literature, architecture, drama, and philosophy.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G125
Credits: 4

Students will study different elements, forms, techniques and styles of film and will learn a critical approach to film and the motion picture industry. Students will critique films and filmmakers through various approaches and assessments that demonstrate analysis, interpretation, and evaluation skills as well as fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of film as an art form.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G145
Credits: 4

Students will examine the historical, social, and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of art in this course. Using a global and thematic approach, students will be introduced to the basic elements of art, while learning about a full range of media used to make art, and the fundamental concepts of art criticism. Western and non-Western art is represented, with a strong emphasis on a global perspective in relation to culture, communication, politics, and economics.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G147
Credits: 4

This course will develop the student's talents in creative writing. Various forms of writing will be studied, such as short stories, novels, poems, plays and non-fiction. Works by students and others will be critiqued. Students will also develop editorial skills so that each writer may revise and improve his/her work. Students will compose a minimum of 6000 words over the course of the program.

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: G201
Credits: 4

A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than a symbolic context. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality.

Prerequisite: English Composition

Course ID: G224
Credits: 4

This course offers an introduction to the most common literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and literary non-fiction. Students will study the basic elements of each genre, learn how to compare genres, become familiar with sample texts that illustrate the particularities of each genre, and practice the skills of analyzing and writing about literary texts. Reading and analysis of texts will include a variety of literary forms and periods. Students will engage in approaches to determine literary meaning, form, and value.

Prerequisite: none [English Composition recommended]

Course ID: G230
Credits: 4

This course focuses on common words and phrases students need to develop a working vocabulary which will enable them to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in their personal and professional lives. Although oral communication is stressed, included is an overview of Spanish grammar, phonetic pronunciation and Hispanic culture.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G238
Credits: 4

This course provides a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. A general introduction to cells and tissues is followed by study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems. The student is introduced to the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G150
Credits: 4

In this course students will explore the role that science plays in the world. Students will survey different natural sciences such as: biology, health sciences, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and geology; as well as analyze specific case studies from these fields. Throughout the course students will develop their scientific reasoning skills. They will learn about the scientific method as well as how to detect common fallacies and misuses of science.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G152
Credits: 4

This course introduces students to topics from modern mathematics that are relevant to everyday life and not typically covered in the standard college math sequence. Students will be exposed to a variety of mathematical tools from diverse branches of mathematics. They will utilize these tools to solve interesting real-world problems. Topics may include, but are not limited to, game theory, graph theory, the mathematics of growth, applications of geometry, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: G180
Credits: 4

Students will explore fundamental concepts of human biology. They will examine cell structure and function, body systems, and biochemistry. They will also learn basic concepts of genetics and evolution. Students will explore the relationship of human populations and the ecosystem. Students will complete laboratory exercise coordinated with course content.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G215
Credits: 4

This course provides students with the skills to achieve mastery of algebraic terminology and applications including, but not limited to, real number operations, variables, polynomials, integer exponents, graphs, factoring, quadratic equations, and word problems.

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundation coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: G233
Credits: 4

Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, and the origin and evolution of the universe.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G239
Credits: 4

Examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals; internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena; and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans and atmosphere.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G245
Credits: 4

This course introduces students to basic sociology terms and concepts. Students will understand how to apply sociological concepts and theories and analyze the structure and relationships of social institutions and the process of social change. Students will explore a variety of topics of sociological interest, including socialization, social inequality, social movements, and the impact of technology and social change on society.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G142
Credits: 4

This course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G146
Credits: 4

This course will provide students with a general understanding of basic methodologies, concepts, theories, and practices in contemporary psychology. Areas of investigation may include the goals and research methodologies of psychology, the science of the brain, theories of human development and intelligence, concepts of motivation and emotions, the science of sensation and perceptions, and the current practices pertaining to psychological disorders, therapies, and treatments.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G148
Credits: 4

Students will examine the relationships, benefits, historical significance, and effects technology has on society. This course will investigate the local, national and global impact of technology on both individual and global cultures. This course introduces students to basic diversity and technology terms and concepts. Students will examine the influences that emerging technologies have on diversity awareness, the digital divide, and intercultural knowledge.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G149
Credits: 4

This course is a comparative study of societies and cultures around the world and the cultures within the United States, focusing on the effects of ethnicity and race on African Americans, Latino, Asian American and Native Americans living in the United States. Topics include family, marriage, power, religion, values, inequality, social organization, language, social stratification, economic processes, conflicts and cultural and social change over time. Examples will be drawn from Africa, South America, North America, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G200
Credits: 4

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of macroeconomics, which deals with the economy as a whole. An overview of the American economy will be explored through a study of basic supply and demand analysis and a review of fiscal and monetary policy to phases of the business cycle. Unemployment, inflation, GDP, and policy decisions which affect the American economy at home and abroad will be covered.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G203
Credits: 4

Students will be introduced to the field of microeconomics in this course, including theories of production, determination of prices, and distribution of income in regulated and unregulated industries. Other topics may include industrial relations, monopolies, and comparative economic systems.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G204
Credits: 4

This course presents the development and evolution of the American national government with emphasis on the structures and processes of our representative democracy, including its ties to culture, politics and policies, political parties, and state and local governments.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G242
Credits: 4

This course provides an overview of the history of the United States during the 20th century up until the present day. The political, social, and economic aspects of this time will be explored amid a variety of human cultures, values, and perspectives within the United States.

Prerequisite: none

Course ID: G270
Credits: 4

This course develops students' reading and writing skills in preparation for college-level coursework. Through review of grammar, punctuation, and the writing process, students will enhance their ability to compose sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. The study of active reading strategies will provide students with the tools necessary for comprehending collegiate level texts.

Prerequisite: Placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: B080
Credits: 4

Mathematics is learned through communication. In this course, students will learn to communicate how problems are solved and how solving problems can be applied in real-world settings. Students will have opportunities to learn multiple problem solving strategies. This course also provides practice and skill problems.

Prerequisite: Placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score

Course ID: B087
Credits: 4