BIO1025 Medical Terminology – 2 cr
ONLINE LEARNING GROUP
A concise course that provides practice in the definition and use of medical terms. The course includes the analysis of words based on combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Intended to fulfill the admission requirement for Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, etc.
The course also benefits pre-medicine and pre-dentistry students and serves as an introduction to terminology for future biology students using an overview of general biology, human anatomy, and physiology.

CHE1006 Concepts of Chemistry – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
(PQ: One year of high school algebra [two years recommended] or MAT1015)
A survey of chemistry and its applications, intended to promote understanding and literacy in the sciences in general and especially in the field of chemistry. Topics studied include the scientific method and its relationship to faith and reason; matter and energy; atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding and intermolecular forces; chemical formulas and equations; water, acids, and bases; oxidation-reduction reactions; and chemistry around the house. Students carry out the experiments at home using a small kit supplied by the campus store. Students must reside in the USA or USA military overseas to register for this course.

MAT1005 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
(PQ: ACT or PLAN Math score of 18–23, SAT Math score of 430–540 or PSAT Math score of 43)
A course designed for non-mathematics majors to expose students to the mathematics they will need to function in society. Topics include the development of problem-solving skills, the mathematics of finance, and the basics of probability and statistics. A student who has completed MAT1015 is not permitted to take MAT1005.

MAT1015 College Algebra – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
(PQ: 2 years of high school mathematics and qualification by ACT or PLAN Math score of 18–23, SAT Math score of 430–540, PSAT Math score of 43, or consent of instructor)
A thorough study of precalculus mathematics. Topics include a review of algebra and operations with real numbers, the study of equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. A student who has completed MAT1015 is not permitted to take MAT1005. MAT1015 is not intended to fulfill core curriculum requirements but is rather a prerequisite for additional mathematics courses, depending on program requirements.

MAT1126 Precalculus – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
(PQ: "C–" or better in MAT1015, ACT or PLAN Math score of 24–27, SAT Math score of 560–610, or PSAT Math score of 24)
A preparatory course intended for students who will take MAT2121 Calculus I. Topics include limits, functions (exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric), conic sections, polar coordinates, and other topics in analytical geometry.

MAT2121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I – 4 cr
ONLINE LEARNING GROUP
(PQ: "C–" or better in MAT1126, ACT or PLAN Math score of 28 or above, SAT Math score of 630 or above, or PSAT Math score of 63 or above)
The study of functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives such as maxima/minima and related rates, antiderivatives, and definite integrals.

MAT2122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II – 4 cr
ONLINE LEARNING GROUP
(PQ: "C–" or above in MAT2121)
Continued study of calculus to include integration techniques, applications of definite integrals such as areas and volumes, conic sections, polar coordinates, series, sequences, power series, and hyperbolic functions.

SCI2108 Concepts of Astronomy – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Fundamental concepts in astronomy. Topics covered will be selected from: the solar system, stellar objects, stellar systems, constellations, galaxies, and cosmology. There will be some exploration of the relationship between astronomy and the Christian faith. High school math skills and the ability to do outdoor evening labs are required. Students must have access to binoculars or a telescope.