Early College at LHS

For the calculus-bound student. A study of angles; trigonometric functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric equations and inequalities; trigonometric models; right and oblique triangles; polar equations and graphs; and vectors.

A general survey, introducing fundamentals of political theories, institutions, processes and methods of analysis.

An introductory course intended for the non-science major covering basic anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Introductory science course designed to familiarize students with the basics of meteorology. The course focuses on the principles of the natural world and the causes of weather. The impact of human activities on weather and the global system will also be explored.

A general survey of music and its composers, with extensive listening in order to develop intelligent understanding and appreciation of the world's great music.

An analysis of the consumer's role in our economic system. Topics covered include: money management, budgeting, saving and borrowing, use of credit, financing long-term purchases, insurance and investments, taxes, and retirement and estate planning.

Study of algebraic functions, equations, systems of equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, including linear, quadratic, higher order polynomial, rational, radical, piece-wise defined functions, absolute value.

This course provides a non-calculus based introduction to statistical thinking and statistical methods. The topics discussed in the course include: data collection, data description, basic probability, sampling distributions, probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests.

A writing course continuing the practice of skills introduced in ENGL 161, as well as strategies of argumentation and secondary research leading to a research paper.

An introduction to fundamental college-level skills in academic reading and writing. Summary, analysis, synthesis, and research documentation are emphasized, along with critical thinking and collaborative learning.

This course provides a survey of national government in theory and practice. Formal governmental structure and procedures studied and made meaningful will be explored.

The study of the phenomena of human growth and development and the influence of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial factors from conception throughout life.

An introduction to psychology as the science of behavior and an overview of current psychological thought.

Course designed for non-science and non-Health and Wellness students. An introduction to chemistry presented in the context of current world problems (i.e. ozone depletion, acid rain, and global warming) and commercial products (foods, drugs, plastics).

An introductory biology course designed for non-science majors. Topics include basic chemistry and cell biology, evolution, genetics, ecology and a survey of the kingdoms.

A political, economic, diplomatic, social, cultural, and intellectual survey of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present.

A study of the origin and growth of American civilization from the discovery of the Western Hemisphere to the end of the Reconstruction.

Introduction to microcomputer applications. Survey of application packages including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, presentation and graphics.

Introductory course provides a survey of environmental issues and highlights interactions between human beings and the ecosystem.