This course includes the law dealing with interest in, ownership of and title to real estate. Emphasis will be placed on legal descriptions, recording systems, and procedures and documents for real property transfer.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2 and 6. This course is an introduction to the basic branches of philosophy including metaphysics (the study of existence and what existence means), epistemology (the study of knowledge and how we come to understand), ethics (the study of what we should do), politics (the study of how societies should exercise force) and aesthetics (the study of beauty and art). Students can expect to explore their own understanding of the world and test it against the classical works of Western philosophy.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will gain performance skills and techniques through vocal and physical activities; improvisation; and by practicing, memorizing and performing various theatre pieces in front of the class audience. Students will also use imagination and apply analysis to build characters and scenes. Coursework will require showing respect and working collaboratively. No prior acting experience necessary.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2, 6 and 7. This literature course will involve students in a close reading of selected novels that focus on individual and group differences in both the U.S. and abroad. Attention will be paid to the traditions and values of the writers and as portrayed in the literature. Basic concepts and elements of the novel also will be studied.

This course will cover the procedures used in repair, inspection, rebuilding and alignment of steering and suspension systems. Vehicle Department of Transportation inspections will also be covered.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. This survey course for the general college student introduces the elements, structural designs and historical styles of music. Emphasis is placed on expansion of listening skills, musical experiences, field research and cultural contexts of American music styles, including jazz, country, R&B, hip hop, rap, salsa, reggae and urban folk styles.

This pronunciation course is for non-native speakers of English. It is designed to help students improve their ability to be clearly understood in spoken communication in the United States. Through focusing on general speaking habits, intonation, syllabification, stress, rhythm, contraction and vowel and consonant sounds, students will learn how to more accurately adjust their pronunciation to general North American English pronunciation.

Security is an important component of information technology. This course introduces industry-recommended security guidelines and controls. Students will practice implementing several examples of controls and encrypting data in transit and for storage.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 3. This course provides an overview of the structure and function of microorganisms, including archaea, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Students will examine the molecular diversity, genetics, physiology and ecology of these organisms in relation to microbial evolution, industrial and applied applications, and host-pathogen interactions. Lecture is accompanied by laboratory experiences, including aseptic technique, differential staining procedures, cultural and physical characteristics, biochemical testing, microbial control, microbiology of water and soil, and identification of unknown cultures.

This course provides the student with an occupational experience in the architectural technology field. Each internship is an individualized experience.