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Inventory of Washington Online Classes
ANTHR 100 Introduction to Anthropology – 5 credits
Survey of subfields of archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology and sociocultural
anthropology through the examination of selected problems in human and adaptation.
Student option grading.
ART 125 Introduction to Art – 5 credits
This course will introduce you to the diversity of the art world from ancient civilizations
to contemporary society. A discussion of art terminology and methods will be covered in
an overview of artist’s materials, techniques. Two studio art snail mail assignments will
be given.
BUSAD 190 Fundamentals of Purchasing I – 5 credits
Introduction to basic principles of industrial purchasing with collateral discussion about
materials management topics related to this course. Emphasis placed upon the
purchasing vocabulary, price, quality, service, and source selection. Mandatory decimal
grading.
BUSAD 191 Fundamentals of Purchasing II – 5 credits
Study of the various phases of industrial procurement with emphasis on organization for
the purchasing function. Procedures, forms and records, price-cost analysis, make or buy
and negotiation. Prerequisite: BusAd 190 or instructor permission, based on evaluation
of student's education and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.
ECON 100 Principles of Economics – 5 credits
Introduction to fundamental economic concepts through the contemporary social issues.
How societies deal with limited resources and social, cultural, political responses to
changing economic conditions. Recommended for students wanting greater
understanding of economics and contemporary issues, not recommended for economics
majors or students planning to obtain a BA in Business. Mandatory decimal grading
ENG 101 Composition and Expository Prose – 5 credits
Expository writing that applies principles of rhetoric to the analysis of assigned readings
and to composition of succinct, coherent and idiomatic prose. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
ASSET test score or successful completion of English 100, or equivalent with instructor
permission. Student option grading.
ENG 102 Reasoning, Research, and Writing – 5 credits
Expository writing, research and documentation procedures. Study of the English
language, its history, structure, usage, dialects, ways of meaning and relation to our
society. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent with instructor permission. Student
option grading.
ENG 200 Survey of World Literature – 5 credits
Washington on Line’s Survey of the 20th Century World Literature is a 10-week course
covering stories, poems, and plays from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, Europe
and the Middle East. Each of the 10 weeks of the course is a unit, and all work for a unit
must be completed within a week it is assigned.
ENG 202 Introduction to American Literature – 5 credits
Introduction to American Literature celebrates the rich diversity of American voices and
explores some of the important themes that have shaped the American literary tradition.
This course focuses on the literary contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans,
European Americans, Latinas and Latinos, and Native Americans, using the work of
long-established authors as well as new voices in American literature. It also serves as an
introduction to the literary genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.
GEOL 102 Earth Systems Science – 5 credits
Explores the processes that are responsible for forming and shaping Earth. Those
processes comprise a series of intertwined systems that interact to produce Earth’s
continents, oceans, atmosphere, and life. Through learning ESS concepts, you will come
to view Earth in a new light; as a place of wonderfully complex features, each with a
fascinating ancient history. You will gain the skills and insight to unlock, decipher, and
reveal Earth’s hidden secrets!
HIST 111 Ancient & Medieval World: Early Civilization – 5 credits
Survey of western civilization’s origins in the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome,
Medieval Europe, Byzantium and Islam. An examination of social, political and
intellectual traditions including, major religious and political institutions, medieval
society, and urban culture to the Black Death. Mandatory decimal grading.
LIB 150 Research in the Information Age – 5 credits
Examines strategies for locating, evaluating, and using information resources in the
research process with attention to information policy issues. Emphasizes proficiency in
using electronic resources, including those available on the library's databases, online
catalog and Internet, and other standard research tools. Mandatory decimal grading.
MATH 107 Mathematics: A Practical Art – 5 credits
A college-level coverage of the practical applications of a variety of mathematical topics
including exponential functions, statistics, and linear programming. Selected topics from
algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Prerequisite: Math 099 (2.0 or better) or one and
one half years of high school algebra (C or better) and acceptable score on ASSET
placement test. Student option grading.
MUSIC 107 Experiencing Music – 5 credits
Why does music affect us the way it does? How can just a few familiar notes make us cry
or set our feet to dancing? There is no escaping music in our society; it’s everywhere.
Together we will discover how and why music has impacted our culture though the
centuries. We will explore music’s history, its basic elements, and its power to alter
entire societies. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Eng 100 (or equivalent) or
ASSET placement of Eng 101. Student option grading.
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy – 5 credits
Major philosophical concepts addressed are metaphysics, ontology (what is really real),
epistemology (issues regarding how we know), and concepts related to political and
ethical theories. Both classical (Plato and Aristotle) and contemporary philosophers are
examined in an historical context. Prerequisites: Recommend successful completion of
Eng 100 or placement into Eng 101. Student option grading.
PHIL 120 Introduction to Logic – 5 credits
An introduction to symbolic logic. Students learn an artificial symbolic language that is
designed to clarify the logical structure of an argument. The course investigates both the
theoretical properties of this language and its use within philosophy. Prerequisites: Math
099. Student option grading.
PE 285 Special Topics: Health & Wellness – 5 credits
Emphasis on the relationship between course content and lifestyle choices to foster better
understanding of health issues today. Current issues will include physical fitness and
nutrition; weight management; stress and emotional health; chemical use and abuse;
communicable and non-communicable disease, health-smart consumerism, the
contemporary health-care system, aging, death and dying, and environment health issues.
PSYCH 100 General Psychology – 5 credits
Introduction to the scientific study and understanding of human behavior in a variety of
settings. Physical and biological, as well as social perspectives will be presented.
Mandatory decimal grading.
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology – 5 credits
Description and explanation of the basic principles of sociocultural relationships.
Emphasis upon human beings as products of society and culture. Course content may
vary according to instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.