History

HSC 017 High School Preparation for Algebra 5

Fractions, decimals, percents, order of operations, scientific notation, formulas, signed numbers, exponents, radicals, geometric figures, and applications. Prerequisites: HSC 014 or strong working knowledge of arithmetic.

HSC 021 High School Completion English 1 5

Individual attention in basic grammar, punctuation, paragraph construction, development of literary response techniques and interpretation of American literature through reading, writing and seminars. Requirements may include oral presentations.

HSC 022 High School Completion English 2 5

Individual attention in basic grammar, punctuation, paragraph construction, development of literary response techniques and interpretation of American literature through reading, writing and seminars. Requirements may include oral presentations.

HSC 023 Intro/Reading Literature 5

Individual attention in basic grammar, punctuation, paragraph construction, development of literary response techniques and interpretation of American literature through reading, writing and seminars. Organization of grammar and composition skills into comprehensive written communication assignments.

HSC 031 Reading High School US History I 5

Analysis of important themes in American social and political history from Revolutionary America to the present. Development of literacy, response techniques and interpretation of materials with an emphasis on cause and effect.

HSC 032 Reading American Government and Civics

Emphasis on the critical role of American citizenship through discussion of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Students will read, write, listen speak and think critically about how our government operates and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Prerequisites: Transitional Studies orientation and CASAS testing or instructor permission.

HSC 033 American History II 5

Analysis of important themes in American social and political history from Revolutionary America to the present. Includes the development of literacy, response techniques and interpretation of materials with an emphasis on cause and effect.

HSC 34 Reading WA State History 5

Regional dimension of American history in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest and the Washington State Constitution.

HSC 62 Earth/Space Science I

Earth/Space Science I

5

HSC 66 Basic Math Skills 5

Fractions, decimals, proportions, order of operations; evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions with whole numbers; solving algebraic equations with whole numbers. Prerequisites: Placement into HSC 66 via an assessment OR instructor permission

HSC 70 Preparation for Algebra 5

Proportions and percentages; integers; order of operations; evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions; solving algebraic equations with fractions, decimals and integers. Prerequisites: Placement into HSC 70 via an assessment or completion of TS 60 or HSC 66 with a C (2.0), or instructor permission

HSC 76 Mathematical Literacy 5

Review of basic concepts in mathematics focusing on real-world applications and conceptual understanding. Topics include: prime factorizations; operations on rational numbers; evaluation of algebraic expressions; ratios, proportions, and percentages; reading graphical interpretations of data; plotting graphs; writing linear relationships using algebra. Equivalent to MATH 76 and TS 76. Credit cannot be earned in both HSC 76 and either MATH 76 or TS 76. Prerequisites: Eligibility for HSC 76, TS 76 or MATH 76 via a math assessment OR permission of a math instructor.

HSC 81 Geometry I 5

A basic introduction to congruence, proof, and constructions; similarity and trigonometry; extending to three dimensions. Prerequisites: TS 80, HSC 80 or MATH 80 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or via an assessment, or instructor permission

HSC 86 Essentials of Intermediate Algebra 5

Introductory course in mathematical reasoning, focusing on real-world applications and conceptual understanding. Topics include ratios and percentages, linear models, quadratic applications, algebraic manipulation, statistical measures of center, and geometry. Equivalent to TS 86 and HSC 86. Credit cannot be earned in both MATH 86 and either TS 86 or HSC 86. Prerequisites: MATH 76 (or equivalent) with a C (2.0) or better OR eligibility for MATH 86 via a math assessment OR permission of a math instructor.

HSC 97 Introduction to College Paragraphs 5

Prepares students for college writing, including advanced grammar and sentence styles and the paragraph structure. Introduces information literacy, research skills, and group projects. Equivalent to ENGL 97 and TS 97. Credit cannot be earned in both HSC 97 and either ENGL 97 or TS 97. Prerequisites: Transitional Studies orientation and CASAS testing or instructor permission.

HSC 98 Introduction to College Essays 5

Prepares students for college writing, including formal academic writing styles and the essay structure. Introduces information literacy, research skills, and documentation styles in order to transition successfully to college level classes. Equivalent to ENGL 98 and TS 98. Credit cannot be earned in both HSC 98 and either ENGL 98 or TS 98. Prerequisites: Transitional Studies orientation and CASAS testing or instructor permission.

The study of history provides context and better prepares a person to understand the current state of affairs in our world. Studying history teaches an individual to critically think and analyze complex situations. These skills are invaluable in the world of today. One does not need to be a history major to benefit from taking an array of history courses while pursuing a transfer degree into another discipline. The study of history will enable a student to engage life and the professional world with a depth of understanding and ability. In addition to the Student Core Learning Outcomes, the Program Specific Outcomes include: • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of facts, terminology, events, and/or methods that social scientists in various disciplines must possess in order to investigate, analyze or give a history of, or predict human, group, or societal behavior. • Demonstrate the ability to apply classifications, principles, generalizations, theories, models, and/or structures pertinent to social scientific efforts to organize conceptual knowledge in various fields. • Demonstrate the ability to reach conclusions/make arguments across a range of social science topics that are tied to a defensible sifting of appropriate evidence relative to the questions involved. • Demonstrate an understanding and recognition of the diversity of perspectives,