Writing in the Arts

This learning community will explore the nature of writing as it is practiced

in the arts and humanities. Students who enroll in this English course must

co-enroll in ENGL& 101 and one of the following arts or humanities courses.

MUSC 100C (3)

Course length: ENGL& 101: 8 weeks; MUSC 100: 6 weeks.

OR

ART 141C  (5) (online)

Talking Together (D)

This learning community combines Interpersonal Communication (CMST&

210) and Reading (AESL 103) to examine how conversational style, language

and culture affect communication in relationships.

AESL 103C C2A (5),  CMST& 210C C2A (5)

Permission required from Christa Schulz. Call 360.416.7974.

Choices

You will appreciate CHOICES if you want to improve your reading, writing,

and study skills. Work with other students in a supportive atmosphere to gain

essential skills for future academic success.

ENGL 097C C1A (5), READ 097C C1A (3), CSS 100 C1A (3)

For TRIO Program students only.

Math Success Skills #1

This Learning Community combines the content and process of mathematics

with an examination of the skills specifically needed to read mathematics

textbooks and take exams. We will work with a variety of strategies to help

students succeed and understand the concepts from their math course.

CSS 100C C2A (2), MATH 096C C2A (5), MATH 097C C2D (5), MATH 098C C2G (5), MATH 099C C2K (5)

Math Success Skills #2

This Learning Community combines the content and process of mathematics

with an examination of the skills specifically needed to read mathematics

textbooks and take exams. We will work with a variety of strategies to help

students succeed and understand the concepts from their math course.

2640 CSS 100C CBA (2), MATH 096C CBA (5), MATH 097C CBE (5), MATH 098C CBG (5), MATH 099C CBJ (5)

Success in the Social Sciences

This federated learning community combines the content and process of

the social sciences (Psychology or History) with an examination of the skills

needed to be successful in college, read social science textbooks and take

exams. We will work with a variety of strategies to help students succeed and

understand the concepts from their social science course.

CSS 100C CCA (2) AND

Reading Between the Numbers (S)

Have trouble reading those word problems? Learn strategies to help you

succeed in your math class as well as general reading comprehension for all

of your college classes.

MATH 096P C3A (5),  READ 097C C3A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

From the Mountains to the Sea: Writing for Northwest Ecosystems (R)

This course will investigate and write for and about ecosystems that make up

our Puget Sound Bioregion. Four Friday fieldtrips: students must attend two.

ENGL& 101C C4A (5), BIOL 127K C4A (5)

Skills Designated: Reading. Field trips are on Friday.

OR

ENGL 103C C4B (5), BIOL 127K C4B (5

Skills Designated: Reading. Field trips are on Friday.

Contemporary Social Problems: Perspectives, Policies, and People

Students will deepen their understanding of social problems throughout the

world through reading and writing about the problems and through deepening

their understanding of sociological perspectives and social policies.

SOC& 201C C5A (5), ENGL& 101C C5A (5)

Pathways to Sustainability

Humanity faces problems due to population, energy use, and transportation.

We will explore the nature of these problems, and what solutions can be found

using socio-economic and scientific perspectives.

CHEM& 105C C6A (5), SOSC 100C C6A (5)

Outlaws and Outcasts (S)

Meet outlaws and outcasts made famous by writers of fiction, poetry and

drama in different places and times.

ENGL& 101C C7A (5), ENGL 202P C7A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

OR

ENGL 103C C7B (5), ENGL 202P C7B (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

His Story, Her Story, My Story (D)

In this course we will use the study of writing to examine constructions of

self-identity through significant relationships that we create with others. We

will base our study on reading, discussion, and formal and informal writing

ENGL 099C C8A (5), CMST& 210C C8A (5)

Talking Together (D)

This learning community combines Interpersonal Communication (CMST&

210) and Reading (AESL 103) to examine how conversational style, language

and culture affect communication in relationships.

CMST& 210C C0A (5), AESL 103C C0A (5)

Permission required from Christa Schulz. Call 360.416.7974.

Decoding Science

This Learning Community combines the content and process of science with

an examination of the skills specifically needed to read science textbooks

and take exams - i.e. how to decipher science epistemology. (Please check

prerequisites for courses). Lab fee: $30.

2612 CSS 100C CAA (2)  AND

BIOL& 211C CAA (5), lab 10:30AM-12:20PM Th A242 PALMER OR

BIOL& 211C CAB (5), lab 10:30AM-12:20PM T A242 MULLEN OR

BIOL& 211C CAC (5) 1:30PM- 4:30PM MW A236 MULLEN OR

CHEM& 161M CAD (5) lab 2:00PM- 5:00PM M A245 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

CHEM& 161M CAE (5)  lab 2:00PM- 5:00PM T A243 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 121M CAF (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM M A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 121M CAG (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM T A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 121M CAH (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM W A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 121M CAJ (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM Th A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 221M CAK (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM M A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 221M CAL (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM T A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 221M CAM (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM W A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

PHYS& 221M CAN (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM Th A239 STAFF OR

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

Making Every Word Count (R)

Learn to solve equations and present your ideas in writing in a supportive

environment where thinking strategies for one class help you with the other.

It’s math--the “write” way.

ENGL 099K C1A (5), MATH 097C C1A (5)

Skills Designated: Reading.

Racial Intersections: Culture for Sale?

This course will examine the historical and cultural identity construction of

“The Other” through literature and cultural artifacts depicting the conquest,

displacement, resistance, and assimilation experiences of racial/ethnic, gender

and transnational minorities in the United States.

ENGL& 101C C2A (5), ETHNC 201C C2A (5) OR

ENGL 103C C2B (5), ETHNC 201C C2B (5) 8:30AM-10:20AM D H112 TUTT

Clash of Civilizations? (R,D)

This course will concentrate on the Islamic response in the Middle East to

globalization, imperialism, liberal democracy, secularism, and the role of

women. We will also look at the West’s response to Muslims in the Middle

East. Fridays will be online; integrated BB assignments on films, readings, and

guest speakers.

ENGL& 101K C3A (5), HIST 242C C3A (5) OR

ENGL 103K C3B (5), HIST 242C C3B (5)

Skills Designated: Reading. Hybrid course: Meets online Fridays.

Brain Chemistry

This course will explore the intersections between Chemistry and human

behavior. In addition to the basics of chemistry and psychology, we will look

at biochemical processes as they relate to psychological disorders, memory,

and learning, and the effects of drugs on the brain.

DAY

CHEM& 105C C4A (5),  PSYC& 100C C4A (5)

Math Success Skills

This Learning Community combines the content and process of mathematics

with an examination of the skills specifically needed to read mathematics

textbooks and take exams. We will work with a variety of strategies to help

students succeed and understand the concepts from their math course.

CSS 100C C5A (2)

MATH 096C C5A (5) OR MATH 097C C5C (5)

Here and Now: Reading and Writing About Where We Live

Gain skills, self-confidence, and a deepened awareness of the place that we

live and the people who live here. In this course you will work with other students

to improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary, writing ideas,

sentence structure, and punctuation.

ENGL 097C C6A (5), READ 097C C6A (5) 10:30AM-12:20PM D L057 MOORE

Music Makes the World Go ‘Round (S, D)

Learn how traditional music across the globe expresses the values and experiences

of various world cultures. A survey of world history from 1300 to 1800 is

paired here with the music of non-western cultures.

HIST& 127C C7A (5), MUSC 129P C7A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

Talking Together (D)

This learning community combines Interpersonal Communication (CMST&

210) and Reading (AESL 103) to examine how conversational style, language

and culture affect communication in relationships.

AESL 103C C8A (5), CMST& 210C C8A (5)

Permission required from Christa Schulz. Call 360.416.7974.

Earth Exposition

Explore natural hazards such as volcanic and seismic activity in the Pacific

Northwest, as well as resource issues such as petroleum use and global warming.

Deepen your understanding of human dependence on the environment

and raise your awareness of cultural, scientific, and ethical arguments. Lab

fee $30.

ENGL& 101C C9A (5), GEOL& 110C C9A (5) lab 12:30PM- 2:20PM

OR

ENGL 103 C9B (5), GEOL& 110 C9B (5) lab 12:30PM- 2:20PM

Ethos and Mythos of Totems, Baskets and Maps (S)

In this learning community we will explore the nature of Art through the lens

of Native American culture, investigating Indian art and architecture of the

American Southwest and Pacific Northwest. There will be several optional

field trips to visit Native weavers and carvers, and one required field trip to the

Seattle Art Museum or UBC Museum of anthropology. There will also be two

hands-on art projects to help students communally experience the mediums.

ART 141C C0A (5), HIST& 219P C0A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech. Hybrid course: Online instruction or field trips on

Tuesday and Friday.

The Art of Biological Life

This course explores the parallels between biology and drawing through the

study of symmetry, evolution, and drawing techniques. The goal of openminded,

informed observation is pursued in both disciplines.

ART 101P CAA (5), BIOL& 100 CAA (5

Freedom Writers (S) (D)

Explore the ways in which the U.S. educational systems have been used to

empower or to oppress groups of people. Gain the inspiration and awareness

necessary to make your education more than a false promise.

ENGL 099C C1A (5) SOC& 201P C1A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech. Hybrid course: This is a hybrid learning

community, 4 days per week in class and Wednesday online.

Beyond Kung-Fu and Chopsticks: Asia in the Past 60 Years (S)

Students will learn about the development of countries in Asia during the past

60 years through reading historical and literary works, experiencing the arts,

and writing about their developing understandings.

ENGL& 101C C2A (5), HIST 270P C2A (5)

OR

ENGL 103C C2B (5),  HIST 270P C2B (5)

Skills Designated: Speech. Hybrid class: Meets 4 days in class and Fridays online.

Our Endangered Planet (S)

This class takes a hard look at some critical environmental issues facing the

global community, which will affect the quality of life for all citizens in the

world. We will explore key environmental topics facing various world regions.

Skills Designated: Speech. Hybrid course: This is a hybrid learning

community, 4 days per week in class and 2 hours per week online.

Sacred Space/Sacred Time/Silver Screen (S) (D)

In this course, we will use two fields of study - cinema and philosophy - to

understand the nature of spiritual experiences. In our search for meaning, we

will read several different philosophers and view and analyze a feature lenghth

film each week. (The additional two hours per week are for screening films.)

ENGL 115C C4A (5), PHIL 140P C4A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

Pacific Northwest Passages (R) (D)

Explore through writing the social, political, and multicultural aspects of the

Pacific Northwest in a way that places the region into the context of American

history and contemporary global affairs.

ENGL& 101C C5A (5), 2784 HIST& 214K C5A (5)

OR

ENGL 103C C5B (5), HIST& 214K C5B (5)

Skills Designated: Reading.

Mathemorphosis

In Mathemorphosis, students will explore and practice techniques for reducing

math, speech, and/or test anxiety that may interfere with the learning

process.

CMST 100C C6A (1)

MATH 096C C6A (5) OR MATH 097C C6B (5) OR MATH 098C C6C (5) OR MATH 099C C6D (5)

Bioethics (R)

This course combines the study of biology and its linkage to the study of ethics.

The course will examine ethical interpretations of environmental, medical

and research topics in biology.

PHIL 215K C7A (5), BIOL& 100C C7A (5) lab 8:30AM-10:20AM

Skills Designated: Reading.

Muses on the Sciences (S)

Each week students will read samples of world literature - poetry, prose, oral

history, and drama - to explore the similarities of experience inspiring both

literature and science. Lab fee $30.

ENGL& 254P C8A (5)

Skills Designated: Speech.

BIOL& 213C C8A (5) lab 10:30AM-12:20PM

OR

CHEM& 163M C8B (5) lab 2:00PM- 5:00PM

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

OR

CHEM& 243C C8C (3)

OR

PHYS& 123M C8D (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

OR

PHYS& 123M C8E (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

OR

 PHYS& 223M C8F (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

OR

PHYS& 223M C8G (5) lab 1:45PM- 3:35PM

Skills Designated: Quantitative Reasoning.

Talking Together (D)

This learning community combines Interpersonal Communication (CMST&

210) and Reading (AESL 103) to examine how conversational style, language

and culture affect communication in relationships.

AESL 103C C9A (5), CMST& 210C C9A (5)