ACA-118 College Study Skills |
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Mastering the College Experience has been instructionally designed to meet the needs of students whether they're entering college from high school or returning to further their education. This course provides tools, techniques, hints, ideas, illustrations, examples, methods, procedures, processes, skills, resources, and suggestions for SUCCESS! Of all the classes students will take in college, this could be the one they'll use most during their lifetime. The twenty-six 30-minute programs feature seven college students actually working through the various “Power Processes” within the text. |
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ANT-210-220 General Anthropology |
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Anthropology: The Four Fields introduces the central concepts, concerns, and research methods of cultural anthropology. It takes a cross-cultural approach to diverse subject areas, including subsistence patterns, political organization, the family, social organization, economics, kinship, language, the arts, and religion. |
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BIO-110 Principles of Biology |
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Cycles of Life: Exploring Biology gives students a breathtaking view of the origin and nature of life, from the simplest single-celled forms to complex plants, animals and human beings. As an introductory biology course, it teaches the fundamentals of biology as well as how biology is applied in the real world. This course examines the scientific method and considers both its promises and limitations. Students readily develop an understanding of the basic concepts of biology, the characteristic elements, processes, and features common to all life forms, the nature and workings of the human body, and the vital role humans play in the total ecology of the earth. The twenty-six 30-minute programs provide a dramatic, educational, and inspiring journey through the web of life that connects all living creatures. |
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BIO-155 Nutrition |
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Nutrition Pathways: The Nutrition Pathways series is designed for two major populations:
Students interested in degree programs in nursing, dietetics and nutrition, other allied health program students interested in nutrition either as an elective or for general information. |
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COE-110 World of Work |
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Video lessons cover basic knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment.
Topics include job search skills, work ethic, meetig employer expectations, workplace safety, and human relations. |
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COM-231 Public Speaking |
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Provides demonstration and instruction in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting,? Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. |
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ENG-111 Expository Writing |
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The Writer's Circle: English Composition 1 introduces the basic approaches to essay writing: narration, description, observation, analysis, argument, evaluation and research. Students follow the writingprocesses of invention, delivery (rhetorical tools, organizational strategies, voice) and revision. |
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HEA-110 Personal Health/Wellness |
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People today seek out information on health issues as never before: asking pointed questions of health care providers, demanding second opinions, seeking information on the internet, looking for alternatives to traditional care and treatment. There are good reasons for that curiosity: a more educated populace, higher health care costs, a growing interest in fitness, a new corporate focus on wellness education, increased use of technology in health care. Clearly, people are growing more determined to positively impact their own health through lifestyle and health care choices. The Human Condition will help them achieve that goal. |
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HIS-131 Biography of America |
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A Biography of America presents history not simply as a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized, but as a living narrative. Prominent historians -- Donald L. Miller, Pauline Maier, Louis P. Masur, Waldo E. Martin, Jr., Douglas Brinkley, and Virginia Scharff -- present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Thought-provoking debates and lectures encourage critical analysis of the forces that have shaped America. First-person narratives, photos, film footage, and documents reveal the human side of American history -- how historical figures affected events, and the impact of these events on citizens' lives. |
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HOR-150 Introduction to Horticulture |
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INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE: Liz Harris covers the history, development, and basic techniques of horticulture in this twenty two part Telecourse series.
Topics include propagation techniques, planting procedures, watering and fertility, plant growth, pest and disease control, and garden design and history.
The series also introduces the business side of horticulture with segments on horticultural careers, organizations, and reference materials. |
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HOR-255 Interiorscapes |
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Interiorscapes:This course covers plant selection, design, and management for interior settings. Topics include tropical plant identification, cultural requirements, insect and disease identification and control, and design and management requirements for interior plants. |
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LEP-6000 Crossroads Cafe Classroom |
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Crossroads Cafe? is a superbly produced, entertaining video, print and online series designed to teach English as a Second Language...in the classroom or at a distance.The result of an unprecedented collaboration between INTELECOM; Thomson Heinle Publisher |
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PHI-220 Western Philosophy I |
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Offering learners an in-depth analysis of the wisdom of the Western world, The Examined Life studies the "Great Questions" that have intrigued philosophers from antiquity to the present. Using writings of past philosophers and interviews with more than 50 contemporary thinkers, the course episodes underscore how these great questions - What is art? Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? Does the end justify the means? - still reverberate in society today. |
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PSY-150 General Psychology |
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Psychology: The Human Experience: This telecourse offers insights into key concepts and principles of psychology through a focus on human experience. Interviews with subject matter experts, researchers, and other experts in the field of psychology are used to explain and apply psychological concepts in twenty-six 30-minute programs. Each video is a complete lesson, and utilizes original videography of biological processes, as well as historical and contemporary research. Stories of challenge, relationships, investigation, hope, and inspiration are told using original footage of real life case studies. Animated three-dimensional computer graphics of life processes and concepts are also incorporated in each lesson. |
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PSY-241 Developmental Psychology |
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Transitions Throughout the Life Span offers an engaging look at human development across the life span, paying particular attention to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial processes that people experience as they adapt to life circumstances. The twenty-six 30-minute video lessons incorporate videography of biological processes, as well as historical and contemporary research. The course provides students with a chance to observe people during all stages of life and hear from many leading human development experts and medical professionals. |
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PSY-281 Abnormal Psychology |
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See how people with diagnosed psychological disorders actually behave. Case studies, enriched with commentary from experts, help demystify the biological, psychological, and environmental causes of dysfunctional behavior. The series explores current theory and practice in the treatment of the mentally ill, covering the multiple approaches that prevail in the field today. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter. |
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SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology |
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Exploring Society is an introductory, college-level Sociology course produced by Dallas TeleLearning.The lively and engaging programs utilize the unique qualities of video to help students understand how sociology can provide them with a new way of looking at the world. Stories and situations are used to dramatize the human conflicts at the core of all sociological issues. Each program features interviews with sociologists and other experts who have been chosen for their individual expertise, as well as for the diverse backgrounds, approaches and viewpoints they bring to this production.Specific voiceover narration is used throughout each lesson to reinforce key points. Each video lesson/program is divided into segments that may be used as stand-alone modules on specific topics.Throughout the course, students explore unique sociological ideas through the use of short, intense visual vignettes. These vignettes, referred to as "Visual Sociology" or "Then and Now," act as transitions between segments for many of the lessons. |
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