Introduction to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving and engineering design with an emphasis on current topics. Course material will be presented using projects and group learning activities. Student must receive a grade of C or better to transfer into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEP program.

Basic circuit analysis for engineers including direct and alternating currents and operational amplifiers, digital signals and circuits. This course is coordinated with the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEP program. Student must receive a grade of C or better to transfer into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEP program.

Covers multivariate and vector calculus, with an introduction to differential equations.

General study in magnetism and electricity, light and optics, atomic and nuclear physics.

The study of bodies in motion. Requires a general knowledge of Vector Algebra and Calculus. The course evaluates Newton's laws of motion as applied to particles and rigid bodies. Additional topics include absolute and relative motion, force, mass, and acceleration, work and energy, and impulse and momentum.

Introduction to the basic principles of sociology including the study of culture, socialization, social structure, social institutions, investigative behavior, deviance, inequalities including race, ethnicity, stratification; demography, population, and theoretical perspectives.

An introduction to the forms and functions of the dramatic arts within a historical perspective. Includes an introduction to basic theatre skills as well as an introduction to a range of dramatic literature.

Introduces students to mythological and folkloric materials from a variety of cultural traditions, including, but not limited to, Greek, Roman, Norse, Native American, Aboriginal, Chinese, Japanese, East Indian, and Arthurian and Celtic. Themes within the course structure will encompass Creation myths, gods and goddesses, the Fall of Humankind, the Heroic ideal, the Afterlife, and rites of passage.

A survey of major works of art in all media from Prehistory through the end of the Late Gothic. Artistic styles will be discussed in relation to contemporary history, society, and culture. Individual works of art will be explored as well as the role of art and architecture in a cultural context.

Study of the fundamentals involved in the process of creating and developing poetry, both formal and free verse. Includes feedback in a workshop environment. Reading, writing and performance assignments.

Study of the fundamentals involved in the process of creating and developing stories as either fiction or creative non-fiction. Feedback in a workshop environment. Reading, writing and performance assignments.

Covers both written and oral technical communications including, but not limited to, technical library research and semi technical or technical explanations of scientific and engineering topics.

This course is a study of analytical geometry and single variable calculus. Topics includes limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals.

Study of general principles including atomic structure, nomenclature, reactions, and compounds.

This course stresses the correlation of effective communication common to interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Theory and application are incorporated into a variety of classroom activities. Students gain experience in public speaking through the delivery of informative, persuasive, and other various types of speeches.

A study of the functioning of the political system through an analysis and application of its underlying theories.

Study of history that interprets and evaluates the contribution of civilizations from ancient times to 1600.

A chronological study of world civilizations giving an overall view of contributions made by these civilizations from ancient times to 1715.

Introduction to the nature and concepts of economics. Topics include economic systems, measurement and analysis of aggregate variables such as national income, expenditures, fiscal and monetary policy, employment, and inflation. Other policies for macroeconomic stabilization and growth are evaluated.

This is a computer programming course that teaches structured programming and problem solving using computers. Consists of a sequence of programming assignments that require students to write MATLAB programs to solve engineering problems. Proficiency with Windows Operating System and word processing software required. This course is coordinated with the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEP program. Student must receive a grade of C or better to transfer into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEP program.

Designed to develop writing skills. Students write papers and essays which emphasize the importance of clarity, idea development, focus, organization, word choice, logic and sentence construction. The process of planning, writing, revising, and editing essays for a particular audience and basic research-related skills are also emphasized.