Academics
Course Description
This course studies government in general and the United States’ federal system in particular. A strong emphasis is placed on the three branches of government. The course also includes an examination of State and Local Government (second semester), thus meeting the state requirement for the study of the Federal and the Missouri Constitution.
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Grade Level Offerings
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This course aims to provide a working knowledge of the concepts and theorems of elementary calculus of functions of one variable. Topics covered include a review of precalculus, limits, derivatives, and integrals of a wide variety of functions and their applications to curve sketching, maximum and minimum problems, area and volume. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through UMKC.
This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the world of mass media, exploring how various forms of media shape our daily lives, influence culture, and impact society. Students will examine the history, development, and role of different media channels, including print, music, television, film, social media, and digital platforms. Through critical analysis, students will learn to evaluate media messages, explore the ethics behind media production, and gain an understanding of how media affects our society. The course will also include practical assignments such as creating media content, engaging in media critiques, and discussing the media we consume. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to be informed and thoughtful consumers of mass media.
This course entails the study of concepts of web site design and maintenance using HTML and software such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage. This course also covers text styles, images, Web-based database access concepts using MySQL or other relational databases. Students encounter an introduction to PHP, Javascript, and relational database concepts.
