Get a Head Start on College with Hennepin Tech in the High Schools
With Hennepin Tech in the High Schools, you can take college-level courses at your local high school and earn both high school and college credits at the same time. Taught by your high school teachers who meet the required credentials, these courses give you a real taste of college life at no cost to you.
Why Choose Concurrent Enrollment?
Taking Concurrent Enrollment courses offers several benefits over other programs like AP or Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). Here’s why it’s a smart choice:
- Save money on college courses – Classes are free for participating high school students.
- Earn college credit – Get a head start on your degree and possibly finish college faster.
- Experience college expectations – Learn what college-level coursework feels like, so you’re ready for the real thing.
- Access college resources – Enjoy tools and support from Hennepin Tech while still in high school.
- Build your college transcript early – Unlike AP courses, these classes result in actual college grades on your transcript, showing your commitment to future university admissions.
How Does Concurrent Enrollment Compare to PSEO?
While Concurrent Enrollment lets you take college courses at your high school, PSEO gives you the chance to attend classes directly on Hennepin Tech campuses. Both programs are excellent ways to earn college credit for high school students in Minnesota, but each offers different experiences. Find out more by exploring our resources and comparing the options.
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BUSN1510: Entrepreneurship and Global Ventures
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This class will present the process of creating and developing a business venture. The course will cover four phases of new venture development, (1) opportunity identification, (2) feasibility analysis, (3) execution strategy and business plan development, and (4) growth, change and harvest strategies. The focus will be on the planning, financing, and managing of a selected venture. In addition to learning the process, students will select an idea for a new venture and create a business plan.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Define entrepreneurship and its role in the domestic and global economy
- Define entrepreneurial ethics
- Describe the risks, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Define creativity, inspiration, and innovation in the context of entrepreneurship
- Conduct a feasibility analysis for new ventures and ideas
- Identify the potential of new entrants into the business start-up’s industry
- Analyze the threat of likely substitutes for the start-up’s product or service
- Describe the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- Describe the process of marketing, branding, and pricing
- Describe the process of staffing a new venture
- Review related regulations associated with the start-up’s product or service
- Develop alternative business models for new venture ideas
- Describe debt and equity financing
- Define the process of exiting a business through sale, closure, or bankruptcy
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1510 course outline in the catalog.
LNDC1235: Landscape Operations
Course Credits: 2
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Course Description
This course will explore the process of how greenscape and hardscape ideas become completed field projects. Sources of materials, handling, installation procedures, project coordination and problem solving will be covered. Labs will be an important part of students gaining field experience.
Prerequisites
None.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Describe landscape Installation process
- Identify landscape installation products
- Demonstrate use of landscape tools
- Complete site preparation procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of site organization and staging
- Explain drainage solutions
- Explain the history of the landscape industry
For additional information about this course, please visit the LNDC1235 course outline in the catalog.
ABCT1155: Metal Straightening and Body Filler I
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course will cover metal straightening, the purpose of plastic fillers and how to use them for their intended purpose in autobody repair.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Apply metal straightening procedures
- Differentiate between types of tools
- Protect autobody parts
- Exercise metal shrinking procedures
- Exercise metal grinding procedures
- Identify the uses of plastic fillers
- Demonstrate mixing plastic filler
- Manipulate plastic filler
- Employ plastic filler sanding procedures
- Manipulate plastic filler to correct contour
- Assess checking straightness
For additional information about this course, please visit the ABCT1155 course outline in the catalog.
ABCT2175: Analyzing Damage/Creating a Manual Damage Report
Course Credits: 2
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Course Description
Accurate damage reports and cost estimating depends on proper use of collision estimating model guides. The collision guide is used to write a damage report for calculating parts, labor, supplies and materials for an accurate repair cost. The student then creates a manual damage report from this information. The damage report is the first guide to use during the beginning of the repair sequence and it provides a written plan for these repairs.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Determine the purpose of a collision repair estimate
- Evaluate parts information
- Analyze a damage report
- Determine repair strategy
- Demonstrate estimate procedures
For additional information about this course, please visit the ABCT2175 course outline in the catalog.
ATEC1051: Introduction to Automotive Technology
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This is an introductory course for students entering the Automotive Technology program. Students will receive information about employment options within the trade, safety and shop operations, and online vehicle information systems. The course will give the students an overview of common hand tools and shop equipment usage.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Identify common hand tools
- Identify Metric and Imperial fasteners
- Perform precision measurements
- Describe shop safety requirements
- Find vehicle information using Alldata
- Demonstrate usage of a drill and tap
- Demonstrate vehicle lifting and jacking procedures
- Demonstrate safe usage of shop equipment
- Demonstrate usage of shop heating devices
For additional information about this course, please visit the ATEC1051 course outline in the catalog.
ATEC1615: Basic Electrical
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course is designed to give students a basic working knowledge of the automotive field and basic electrical theory. Covered in this course are topics such as electronic service information, tools, Ohms law, usage of Digital Multimeter. This course meets all applicable National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers and fuses
- Demonstrate safe service and repair practices
- Demonstrate proper tool terminology, usage, safety and identification
- Demonstrate proper wiring repair techniques
- Measure voltage, current and resistance in electrical/electronic circuits
- Perform battery system tests
- Inspect battery components
- Apply ohms law to electrical circuit operation
- Use wiring diagrams to understand circuit operation
- Demonstrate proper use of a digital volt ohm meter
- Assemble basic electrical circuits
- Check electrical circuits with a test light
For additional information about this course, please visit the ATEC1615 course outline in the catalog.
CULA1126: Foundations of Baking & Pastry
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course is designed to give the student fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding of baking methods and techniques. Topics covered are yeast breads, quick breads, cakes, pies, cookies, various pastries, desserts and dessert sauces.
Prerequisites
CULA1000, CULA1106, and CULA1117 or instructor approval
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Exhibit professional, safe and sanitary work practices
- Define baking terms
- Discuss equipment and utensils used in baking and their proper use and care
- Demonstrate proper selection of ingredients, equipment and utensils for specific application
- Apply basic math skill to recipe conversions
- Demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques
- Describe properties and function of various ingredients
- Describe the variety of mixing methods utilized to produce bakery products
- Prepare a variety of yeast-leavened and quick-breads
- Make a variety of pies and tarts
- Produce a variety of types of cookies
- Prepare a variety of cakes
- Demonstrate basic icing and decorating techniques
- Prepare a variety of laminated dough products
- Prepare a variety of pate choux products
- Prepare a variety of meringue products
- Prepare a variety of creams, custards, puddings and related sauces
- Demonstrate the presentations of baked goods and desserts
- Evaluate the quality of baked goods and desserts
For additional information about this course, please visit the CULA1126 course outline in the catalog.
CULA1156: Classic Culinary Techniques
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course is designed to give the student fundamental knowledge, skill, and understanding of protein fabrication, stocks, sauces, soups, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish cookery, and breakfast food preparation techniques. This course also serves as a review of prerequisite courses in sanitation, math, baking, and garde manger/entremétier preparations.
Prerequisites
CULA1000, CULA1106, and CULA1117 or instructor approval
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Exhibit a commitment to professionalism in the culinary arts
- Evaluate the quality of raw and prepared meats, seafood, poultry, and variety meats
- Prepare a variety of food products commonly served at breakfast
- Perform basic fabrication tasks with meat, poultry, seafood and variety meats
- Demonstrate the preparation of various stocks
- Use various thickening agents
- Demonstrate the preparation of a variety of soups from each category
- Prepare the five grand sauces and their small sauce derivatives
- Demonstrate moist, dry and combination cooking methods
- Prepare meats, poultry, and fish to the correct doneness
- Demonstrate a variety of cooking methods
- Use various methods to preserve foods including brining, salting, curing, and smoking
- Prepare written requisitions for production requirements
- Demonstrate the preparation of baked goods, salads, appetizers, vegetables, starches, legumes and grains
- Evaluate the taste and visual presentation of various food items
For additional information about this course, please visit the CULA1156 course outline in the catalog.
MMST1110: Fuel Systems
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course will introduce the student to the theories that make a fuel system operate such as atmospheric pressure, venturi principle, fuel air ratios and venting. The class will explore alternative fuels advantages and disadvantages. Some of the system parts covered will be tanks, pumps, filters and lines. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Identify carburetor theories of operation
- Set carburetors to factory specifications
- Service fuel systems
- Diagnose engine problems related to fuel systems
- Describe advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels
- Execute carburetor adjustments on a running engine
- Identify carburetor circuits
- Describe fuel and air passages through a carburetor body
- Identify problems associated with alternative fuels
- Describe lubrication systems
For additional information about this course, please visit the MMST1110 Course Outline in the catalog.
MMST1130: Drive Systems I
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course will cover the basics of power transmission by belt, chain and gear drives. Lubrication and maintenance will be taught also. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Explain belt drive systems
- Explain clutch systems
- Explain chain drive systems
- Identify different kinds of bearings
- Identify different types of seals and their purpose
- Compare differential differences
- Explain power transmission transfer
- Explain mechanical transmission
- Explain hydrostatic transmission
For additional information about this course, please visit the MMST1130 Course Outline in the catalog.
NAHA1010: Nursing Assistant
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in caring for our elderly population in a variety of heath care settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary care giving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing Assistants.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Define personal qualifications of being a Nursing Assistant
- Compare person centered vs. task oriented delivery of care
- Identify general characteristics of the aging process
- Identify cultural variations in communication
- Describe techniques to improve communication with elders suffering from cognitive impairments
- Describe principles of infection control and standard precautions
- Demonstrate personal care skills
- Describe the physical and psychological effects of immobility on the aging population
- Differentiate between rehabilitation and restorative therapy
- Identify the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance
- Define factors that affect the nutritional needs of the elderly
- Define factors that affect the elimination needs of the elderly
- Define the stages and characteristics of dementia
- Compare positive and negative coping strategies when managing stress
- Explain the 5 stages of grieving process
- Describe the Nursing Assistant’s role in the providing end of life care
- Identify various cultural beliefs related to death and dying
For additional information about this course, please visit the NAHA1010 course outline in the catalog.
LNDC1160: Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology
Course Credits: 2
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Course Description
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the greenhouse infrastructure used in the production of ornamental crops and food systems. Technology taught will include greenhouse structures, controlled environments, application of specialized equipment, and alternative growing systems such as High Tunnels.
Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse heating systems
- Demonstrate greenhouse structure knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of cooling systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse equipment
- Identify watering systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of fertilization systems
For additional information about this course, please visit the LNDC1160 course outline in the catalog.
LNDC1235: Landscape Operations
Course Credits: 2
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Course Description
This course will explore the process of how greenscape and hardscape ideas become completed field projects. Sources of materials, handling, installation procedures, project coordination and problem solving will be covered. Labs will be an important part of students gaining field experience.
Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Describe landscape Installation process
- Identify landscape installation products
- Demonstrate use of landscape tools
- Complete site preparation procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of site organization and staging
- Explain drainage solutions
- Explain the history of the landscape industry
For additional information about this course, please visit the LNDC1235 course outline in the catalog.
LNDC1242: Plant Biology
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course is designed as an overview of the taxonomic and structural characteristics of higher plants. An understanding of plant anatomy, function and growth will be discussed. A lab will be held once a week to give hands on activities with regards to plant structure.
Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Identify chemical structure of plants
- Identify plant cell structure
- Identify plant tissue
- Identify root structures
- Identify stem structures
- Identify leaf structures
- Identify floral structures
- Identify fruit/seed structures
- Identify dicotyledon plants
- Identify monocotyledon plants
- Describe the photosynthetic process
- Describe the respiration process
- Describe transpiration
For additional information about this course, please visit the LNDC1242 course outline in the catalog.
NAHA1010: Nursing Assistant
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in caring for our elderly population in a variety of heath care settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary care giving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing Assistants.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Define personal qualifications of being a Nursing Assistant
- Compare person centered vs. task oriented delivery of care
- Identify general characteristics of the aging process
- Identify cultural variations in communication
- Describe techniques to improve communication with elders suffering from cognitive impairments
- Describe principles of infection control and standard precautions
- Demonstrate personal care skills
- Describe the physical and psychological effects of immobility on the aging population
- Differentiate between rehabilitation and restorative therapy
- Identify the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance
- Define factors that affect the nutritional needs of the elderly
- Define factors that affect the elimination needs of the elderly
- Define the stages and characteristics of dementia
- Compare positive and negative coping strategies when managing stress
- Explain the 5 stages of grieving process
- Describe the Nursing Assistant’s role in the providing end of life care
- Identify various cultural beliefs related to death and dying
For additional information about this course, please visit the NAHA1010 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN1000: Principles of Business
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
The course is an overview of the role of business in the American economy and the international community. The course will cover the free enterprise system used in America. The student will look at issues of business and society; as well as, legal, regulatory, and political responsibilities on the part of American business. A short overview of marketing will also be covered as a part of the course.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Describe the economic, competitive, political, technological, social, legal, and global environments of business
- Define comparative and absolute advantage in global markets
- Describe the steps to implementing a program of social responsibility
- Compare and contrast advantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- List the advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership
- Identify the key skills of effective business leaders and managers
- Describe how purchasing, inventory control, and quality control affect production
- Describe the major components of human resource management
- Explain the elements of the marketing function
- Explain the role of technology in managing the operations of a business
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1000 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN1020: Principles of Selling
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course covers the role of sales in the economy, the importance of a positive sales attitude, the basic steps of a sale, and how the salesperson is viewed as a representative of a company. The student will be required to conduct a sales presentation to a buyer of a product.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Describe the significance of selling in the strategic marketing plan
- Compare and contrast personal selling and business-to-business selling
- Identify targeted customers
- Prepare strategic sales objectives
- Describe the sales process, including prospecting, preparation, approach, presentation, objective handling, closing, and follow-up
- Identify customer needs/wants/motives
- Demonstrate questioning and listening skills in response to customer inquiries and objections
- Effectively present product and service features, advantages, and benefits
- Demonstrate product or service features and advantages and successful closing techniques
- Demonstrate effective follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and overall sales tracking
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1020 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN1510: Entrepreneurship & Global Ventures
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This class will present the process of creating and developing a business venture. The course will cover four phases of new venture development, (1) opportunity identification, (2) feasibility analysis, (3) execution strategy and business plan development, and (4) growth, change and harvest strategies. The focus will be on the planning, financing, and managing of a selected venture. In addition to learning the process, students will select an idea for a new venture and create a business plan.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Define entrepreneurship and its role in the domestic and global economy
- Define entrepreneurial ethics
- Describe the risks, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Define creativity, inspiration, and innovation in the context of entrepreneurship
- Conduct a feasibility analysis for new ventures and ideas
- Identify the potential of new entrants into the business start-up’s industry
- Analyze the threat of likely substitutes for the start-up’s product or service
- Describe the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- Describe the process of marketing, branding, and pricing
- Describe the process of staffing a new venture
- Review related regulations associated with the start-up’s product or service
- Develop alternative business models for new venture ideas
- Describe debt and equity financing
- Define the process of exiting a business through sale, closure, or bankruptcy
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1510 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN2005: Principles of Marketing
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
An overview of basic marketing principles and practices, this course includes discussion of the marketing mix, the four p's of marketing, buyer behavior, target markets, and electronic marketing concepts. Concepts will be learned through case studies and the creation of a marketing plan for a hypothetical company.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Describe strategic marketing
- Describe the marketing environment
- Describe ethics and social responsibility in marketing
- Apply marketing research to the development of a marketing plan
- Identify consumer buying behavior, positioning, and the consumer buying process
- Explain market segmentation and targeting
- Describe the impact of global markets on supply chains
- Explain the role of product in the marketing mix
- Analyze marketing channels to distribute products
- Demonstrate the role of advertising and publicity in the marketing mix
- Identify the role of pricing concepts in the marketing mix
- Explain the role of personal selling and sales promotion in the marketing mix
- Create a marketing plan for a product or service
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN2005 course outline in the catalog.
ECON1200: Principles of Microeconomics
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course will focus on tools and techniques used by economists that impact decisions made by individuals, businesses, and governments. Particular attention will be placed on the determination of prices, types of markets, government’s role in the economy, and trade.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Compare and contrast different economic systems
- Demonstrate the benefits of trade using opportunity cost and comparative advantage
- Apply marginal analysis to the decision making of individuals, firms, and governments
- Demonstrate the impact of changes in both market supply and demand on equilibrium price and output
- Analyze the causes and consequences of different market failures
- Analyze the relationship between production function and costs.
- Categorize markets into the four types of market structures
- Determine optimal price and output for firms in the four types of market structures
- Demonstrate the impact of government tax, subsidy and regulation on firms
- Demonstrate how changes in the factor market impact the product market
- Identify the causes of poverty and income inequality
- Assess the government response to poverty and income inequality
For additional information about this course, please visit the ECON1200 course outline in the catalog.
ECON1300: Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course focuses on the theories that explain the overall performance of the economy and the government policies that stabilize the economy and promote economic growth. Students will learn the principles of markets, the price system and supply and demand. The course will also cover national income, unemployment, inflation, the role money, the banking system, and the foundations of international trade and finance.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Explain the implications of scarcity for society and decision-making
- Determine the opportunity cost of a particular choice
- Apply the concepts of marginal analysis to optimize behavior
- Apply the model of supply and demand to analyze market behavior
- Interpret macroeconomic indicators
- Analyze the causes and consequences of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth
- Analyze the economic health relationships in a highly interdependent world economy
- Evaluate the effectiveness of using monetary and fiscal policy to achieve macroeconomic goals
For additional information about this course, please visit the ECON1300 course outline in the catalog.
ENGL1250: Short Form Composition & Reporting
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course emphasizes both process and real-time writing. Students will develop the ability to accurately produce on-the-spot writing for a variety of occasions that call for an accelerated writing process. This may include summary, reaction, analysis, evaluation, and reporting. Students will also develop more extensive pieces that incorporate essential skills of library literacy, source evaluation, and source integration. Throughout the course, students will sharpen their observation skills, awareness of audience and purpose, and critical thinking.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0960 with a grade of “C” or better and Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Employ the writing process, both accelerated and extended
- Produce effective real-time writing
- Compose academic paragraphs, short essays, and reports
- Incorporate appropriate information and language based on audience need
- Document information clearly and accurately using concrete description
- Analyze fact versus opinion
- Describe a series of events in clear, precise, and accurate order
- Write in both the active and passive voices
- Locate academic research sources
- Evaluate sources for accuracy, credibility, appropriateness, and relevance
- Synthesize information from various sources
- Create APA in-text citations and reference entries
- Utilize technology competently in the writing process
- Apply the conventions of Standard Edited American English to all written documents
For additional information about this course, please visit the ENGL1250 course outline in the catalog.
ENGL1300: Introduction to Creative Writing
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This introductory course will provide a broad overview of creative writing. Students will become familiar with the contemporary conventions of various genres. Emphasis will be on two or more of the following: short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry, and plays. Students will study the work of published authors to learn about techniques employed by experienced writers and will complete short writing assignments that demonstrate a variety of creative writing techniques as well as a revised collection of creative work in the genre of their choice.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0960 with a grade of “C” or better and Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Identify terms associated with creative writing
- Recognize creative writing styles
- Use figurative language
- Use creative writing techniques in multiple genres
- Identify similarities among creative writing genres
- Identify differences between creative writing genres
- Identify effects of creative writing techniques on audiences
- Analyze structure in published works
- Identify plot through the critical reading of texts
- Apply editing techniques
- Analyze the meaning of texts
- Identify point of view
For additional information about this course, please visit the ENGL1300 course outline in the catalog.
MATH1007: Math for the Trades
Course Credits: 2
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Course Description
This course explores basic math skills in practical contexts required by students in the trade programs, including skills with integers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. The course would emphasize doing rather than theory, application rather than memorization, self-confidence, building mathematical reasoning, and practical use of tools and formulas.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on math assessment test
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Perform basic math operations with integers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals
- Convert numbers between fraction, mixed number and decimal form
- Simplify complex fractions
- Solve problems using estimation
- Measure using hand tools
- Solve problems using exponents and roots
- Solve ratio, rate, proportion, and percentage problems
- Interpret diagrams and technical specification sheets
- Test solutions for reasonableness
- Convert measurements between metric and US Customary Units
- Solve basic application problems
- Evaluate formulas and expressions
- Solve problems involving geometric figures
For additional information about this course, please visit the MATH1007 course outline in the catalog.
PSYC1000: General Psychology
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. This introductory course provides a broad overview of topics including: the evolution of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, human development, personality, research methods, psychological disorders, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Describe psychology using modern and historical approaches
- Explain why psychology is a scientific discipline
- Describe the major divisions, function, and structures in the human nervous system
- Explain the function and locations of primary structures in the human brain
- Examine sensations and perceptions
- Examine states of consciousness
- Examine major theories, common behaviors, and applications of hypnosis
- Explain classical conditioning
- Apply the principles of operant conditioning
- Examine the processes involved in human memory
- Explain remembering and forgetting
- Compare theories of intelligence
- Contrast major theories of motivation
- Examine the biopsychosocial influences involved in emotion
- Examine major developmental theories and biopsychosocial influences from infancy to childhood
- Examine major developmental theories and biopsychosocial influences from adolescence to adulthood
- Contrast the psychoanalytic, humanistic, trait, and social-cognitive perspectives and theories of personal
- Contrast projective and objective tests
- Compare diagnostic criteria and treatments of common dissociative disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders
- Summarize early treatments of mental disorders
- Compare types of therapists and major approaches used in psychotherapy
For additional information about this course, please visit the PSYC1000 course outline in the catalog.
PSYC1200: Psychology Throughout the Lifespan
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This introductory course will provide a broad overview of creative writing. Students will become familiar with the contemporary conventions of various genres. Emphasis will be on two or more of the following: short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry, and plays. Students will study the work of published authors to learn about techniques employed by experienced writers and will complete short writing assignments that demonstrate a variety of creative writing techniques as well as a revised collection of creative work in the genre of their choice.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
- Explore major theories pertaining to human development
- Describe fetal development
- Examine psychosocial, physical, and cognitive development in childhood
- Examine psychological, physical, and cognitive development in adolescence
- Examine psychosocial, physical, and cognitive development in adulthood
- Identify temperamental differences
- Explore the process of aging
- Identify personal views toward death and dying
- Explore abnormal human development
- Explore cultural and familial influences on human development
- Analyze personal views toward death and dying
- Apply theories of development to life experiences
- Apply theories of development to projected life experiences
- Describe current research in developmental psychology
For additional information about this course, please visit the PSYC1200 course outline in the catalog.
BIOL2125: Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Credits: 4
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This course is the first semester of a lecture and laboratory sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Homeostasis is an integrating theme throughout this course. Topics include anatomic and directional terminology, cellular processes, tissue classification, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Clinical applications of anatomy and physiology are also introduced. The laboratory component of the course parallels and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of models, histological slides, dissection of animal specimens and exercises in physiology. This course is intended for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body.
Prerequisites
BIOL2005 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better OR BIOL1400 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Apply descriptive anatomic and directional terminology
- Describe the levels of biologic organization
- Describe cellular organization, structure and function
- Explain the dynamics of the structure and function of the cell membrane
- Relate chemical activities of cells to the metabolic activities of the body
- Identify microscopic and gross anatomy of selected tissues and organ systems
- Describe the major gross and microscopic anatomic components of selected organ systems of the human body
- Explain basic physiologic mechanisms of the body
- Integrate the relationships between structure and function
- Explain the basic concept of homeostasis and how homeostatic mechanisms apply to body systems
- Describe the dynamics of the skeletal system
- Explain the mechanisms of muscle contraction
- Describe the functional relationships that exist among the components of the nervous system and select body systems
- Apply concepts of human anatomy and physiology to human health and disease
- Analyze experimental results
- Demonstrate proper scientific methods, evaluative techniques and safety procedures in a laboratory setting
For additional information about this course, please visit the BIOL2125 course outline in the catalog.
BIOL2225: Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Credits: 4
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This course is the second semester of a lecture and laboratory sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Homeostasis is an integrating theme throughout this course. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, the immune response, fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, nutrition, and human development. Clinical applications of anatomy and physiology are also discussed. The laboratory component of the course parallels and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of models, histological slides, dissection of animal specimens and exercises in physiology. Some lab exercises will introduce students to the laboratory techniques and equipment used in the acquisition of physiological data. This course is intended for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body.
Prerequisites
BIOL2005 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better and BIOL2125 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better OR BIOL1400 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better and BIOL2125 with a grade equivalent of “C” or better
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Identify microscopic and gross anatomy of selected tissues and organ systems
- Describe the major gross and microscopic anatomic components of select organ systems of the human body
- Describe the functional roles of various body systems especially in light of maintaining homeostasis
- Integrate the relationships between structure and function
- Describe the functional relationships that exist among the components of the endocrine system and select body systems
- Explain the physiologic mechanisms of the components of the cardiovascular system
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes of the immune system
- Describe the functional roles of the components of the respiratory system especially as they relate to pulmonary ventilation, and external and internal respiration
- Describe digestive system processes, phases, and control
- Describe the functional roles of the components of the urinary system
- Explain the physiology of the homeostatic mechanisms that control fluid electrolyte and acid base balance
- Distinguish variations between male and female anatomy
- Contrast male and female reproductive physiology and development
- Describe the stages of embryological development
- Apply concepts of human anatomy and physiology to health and disease
- Analyze experimental results
- Demonstrate proper physiological methods, evaluative techniques and safety procedures in a laboratory setting
For additional information about this course, please visit the BIOL2225 course outline in the catalog.
ARSP1331: Introduction to MIDI
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course covers basic music concepts, basic MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) principles and techniques, software, hardware, sequencers, and sound design.
Prerequisites
Recommended: ARSP1100, ARSP1110, ARSP1130 or instructor approval. This course should be taken concurrently with ARSP1300, ARSP1310, ARSP1320, and ARSP2120.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Demonstrate an understanding of MIDI operational theory
- Compare different hardware and software-based MIDI systems
- Analyze various CPU based MIDI applications
- Produce various project using MIDI
- Explain the history of MIDI
- Explain MIDI messages
- Demonstrate MIDI equipment hookup
- Incorporate MIDI operational theory into software-based environment
- Troubleshoot common MIDI problems
- Explain song structure
- Identify rhythm concepts
- Identify note values
- Explain the circle of fifths
- Identify drum parts
- Divide songs into bars and beats
For additional information about this course, please visit the ARSP1331 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN1000: Principles of Business
Course Credits: 3
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The course is an overview of the role of business in the American economy and the international community. The course will cover the free enterprise system used in America. The student will look at issues of business and society; as well as, legal, regulatory, and political responsibilities on the part of American business. A short overview of marketing will also be covered as a part of the course.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Describe the economic, competitive, political, technological, social, legal, and global environments of business
- Define comparative and absolute advantage in global markets
- Describe the steps to implementing a program of social responsibility
- Compare and contrast advantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- List the advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership
- Identify the key skills of effective business leaders and managers
- Describe how purchasing, inventory control, and quality control affect production
- Describe the major components of human resource management
- Explain the elements of the marketing function
- Explain the role of technology in managing the operations of a business
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1000 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN2005: Principles of Marketing
Course Credits: 4
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An overview of basic marketing principles and practices, this course includes discussion of the marketing mix, the four p's of marketing, buyer behavior, target markets, and electronic marketing concepts. Concepts will be learned through case studies and the creation of a marketing plan for a hypothetical company.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Describe strategic marketing
- Describe the marketing environment
- Describe ethics and social responsibility in marketing
- Apply marketing research to the development of a marketing plan
- Identify consumer buying behavior, positioning, and the consumer buying process
- Explain market segmentation and targeting
- Describe the impact of global markets on supply chains
- Explain the role of product in the marketing mix
- Analyze marketing channels to distribute products
- Demonstrate the role of advertising and publicity in the marketing mix
- Identify the role of pricing concepts in the marketing mix
- Explain the role of personal selling and sales promotion in the marketing mix
- Create a marketing plan for a product or service
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN2005 course outline in the catalog.
MATH1400: College Algebra
Course Credits: 4
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Topics covered in this course include: concepts of algebra-real numbers, exponents, polynomials, and rational expressions; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; systems of equations and inequalities; sequences and probability.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH0980 with a grade of “C” or better.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Perform operations with complex numbers
- Determine the domain, range, and symmetries of a function
- Graph functions using transformations
- Perform operations with functions
- Determine the inverse of a function
- Graph polynomial and rational functions
- Solve polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations
- Solve systems of linear equations in two and three variables
- Solve nonlinear systems of equations
- Solve inequalities and systems of inequalities
- Perform operations with matrices
- Solve problems involving permutations, combinations, and probability
- Determine the equation for various conic sections
- Graph conic sections
For additional information about this course, please visit the MATH1400 course outline in the catalog.
MUSC1010: Influence of Pop/Rock Music
Course Credits: 3
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Course Description
This course explores the influence of popular music from its inception to the present: its musical processes and styles; and how recording technology has had an impact on accompanying social, political and cultural identities.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Demonstrate regular music participation and support through the experience of a listener and audience member
- Articulate a critical perspective on the historical, socio-cultural, political and economic forces that have influenced the composition, performance, production, and consumption of popular music in the United States
- Describe the musical characteristics of American popular music styles
- Explain the influences of global cultures on the development of popular music in the United States
- Demonstrate the basic vocabulary used to describe musical elements, such as timbre, rhythm, harmony, melody, and structure, in written and oral communication
- Analyze the diversity represented in American and global popular music
- Integrate primary and secondary sources to support an individual perspective on the role of popular music in American society
For additional information about this course, please visit the MUSC1010 course outline in the catalog.
MGDP1205: Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Course Credits: 3
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Graphic Design by definition is the applied art of designing any information, thought, idea or message for print or digital media. This course is designed to give the student the skills necessary to realize and value the graphic design industry. Course content includes historical overview, technological advances, common applications, basic design principles, layout and advertising concepts, typographical creativity, common tools and measuring systems. Whether the design is for print, web, or the multimedia, the student will explore the various design concepts that allow a thought, idea or message to be effectively communicated. Hands-on projects, demonstrations, experimentation, and case studies will be used in a positive industry driven learning environment.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901 and Qualifying score on computer literacy assessment test OR CPLT1200
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Explore history of graphic design
- Utilize picas and points measurement system
- Identify type characteristics
- Practice type and measuring identification on projects
- Explore graphic design software
- Differentiate mark-up and proofreading symbols on projects
- Identify mark-up and proofreading symbols
- Identify design principles
- Recognize basic color theory
- Demonstrate basic color theory on projects
For additional information about this course, please visit the MGDP1205 course outline in the catalog.
ENGL1100: Writing & Research
Course Credits: 4
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This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Students will also gain skills in critical reading and logical reasoning.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0960 and Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Use the writing process to compose academic essays
- Apply the conventions of academic writing
- Critically evaluate sample essays
- Analyze the needs of different types of audiences
- Select essay content based on audience need and appeal
- Demonstrate effective real-time writing
- Locate academic research sources
- Evaluate sources for accuracy, appropriateness, and relevance
- Synthesize information from various sources with original ideas
- Cite sources using a recognized style
- Identify elements of logical arguments
- Avoid logical fallacies
- Create coherent arguments
- Apply the conventions of Standard Edited American English to all written documents
- Use technology competently in the writing process
For additional information about this course, please visit the ENGL1100 course outline in the catalog.
BUSN1510: Entrepreneurship & Global Ventures
Course Credits: 3
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This class will present the process of creating and developing a business venture. The course will cover four phases of new venture development, (1) opportunity identification, (2) feasibility analysis, (3) execution strategy and business plan development, and (4) growth, change and harvest strategies. The focus will be on the planning, financing, and managing of a selected venture. In addition to learning the process, students will select an idea for a new venture and create a business plan.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901
Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Define entrepreneurship and its role in the domestic and global economy
- Define entrepreneurial ethics
- Describe the risks, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Define creativity, inspiration, and innovation in the context of entrepreneurship
- Conduct a feasibility analysis for new ventures and ideas
- Identify the potential of new entrants into the business start-up’s industry
- Analyze the threat of likely substitutes for the start-up’s product or service
- Describe the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- Describe the process of marketing, branding, and pricing
- Describe the process of staffing a new venture
- Review related regulations associated with the start-up’s product or service
- Develop alternative business models for new venture ideas
- Describe debt and equity financing
- Define the process of exiting a business through sale, closure, or bankruptcy
For additional information about this course, please visit the BUSN1510 course outline in the catalog.
CBTG1141: Basic Case Construction
Course Credits: 4
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Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of cabinet construction, including project layout, stock billing and material selection. Basic construction techniques will be covered and demonstrated. Cabinet projects for the student are required to achieve the hands-on experience appropriate to the course.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Analyze cabinet construction joinery
- Analyze cabinet layout and stockbilling
- Analyze cabinet construction techniques
- Prepare layout rods
- Prepare component stock bills
- Prepare sheet stock layouts
- Conduct cutting operations for cabinet components
- Machine cabinet joinery
- Execute cabinet assembly techniques
- Conduct cabinet finishing operations
- Complete cabinet hardware installation operations
- Identify cabinet terminology
For additional information about this course, please visit the CBTG1141 course outline in the catalog.
NAHA1010: Nursing Assistant
Course Credits: 4
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This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in caring for our elderly population in a variety of heath care settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary care giving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing Assistants.
Prerequisites
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in this course:
- Define personal qualifications of being a Nursing Assistant
- Compare person centered vs. task oriented delivery of care
- Identify general characteristics of the aging process
- Identify cultural variations in communication
- Describe techniques to improve communication with elders suffering from cognitive
- impairments
- Describe principles of infection control and standard precautions
- Demonstrate personal care skills
- Describe the physical and psychological effects of immobility on the aging population
- Differentiate between rehabilitation and restorative therapy
- Identify the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance
- Define factors that affect the nutritional needs of the elderly
- Define factors that affect the elimination needs of the elderly
- Define the stages and characteristics of dementia
- Compare positive and negative coping strategies when managing stress
- Explain the 5 stages of grieving process
- Describe the Nursing Assistant’s role in the providing end of life care
- Identify various cultural beliefs related to death and dying
For additional information about this course, please visit the NAHA1010 course outline in the catalog.
2. Review the Concurrent Enrollment application process
The application process for concurrent enrollment is different than PSEO and other application processes. You will apply for concurrent enrollment during an orientation session at your local high school.
3. Know your rights and responsibilities
Concurrent enrollment students are expected to follow the same academic expectations and conduct guidelines as other Hennepin Tech students. Download and review the Hennepin Tech Student Handbook (PDF) and the Student Code of Conduct (PDF).
4. Check placement requirements
Some courses have prerequisites. You may qualify to enroll based on your grade point average (GPA). If not, you can submit qualifying ACT, SAT, MCA, or Accuplacer test scores. Contact your guidance counselor or the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator for details.
5. Submit your required paperwork
Work with your high school teacher and counselor to complete the required paperwork.
6. Attend an enrollment and registration session
A Hennepin Tech representative will come to your high school to provide the enrollment and registration session by the required deadline.
Hennepin Technical College is a member of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). In 2020 Hennepin Tech obtained NACEP Accreditation. Visit the NACEP website to view the standards that guide our concurrent enrollment work process.
Contact Information
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Phone: 952-995-1304
Email: Kimberly.Johnson@HennepinTech.edu