AA - General
AA 100: First Year Experience (1 Credit) -
Topics in this course include goal setting, time and money management, memory and study
techniques, and test taking. Students will also research careers of interest, work on service
projects, and practice writing cover letters and resumes for future jobs
Goal Area: WETCC Institutional Requirement Prerequisite: None Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 3b, 4b & 5b
AA 200: Final Year Experience (1 Credit) -
This course is a culminating experience of obtaining an Associate Degree at WETCC. Students
will address how they gained higher order thinking strategies, problem solving strategies, time
management, cultural sensitivity, and community development during their education. The
focus of the class is on preparation for graduation, job searching, and reflection on their
educational experience.
Goal Area: WETCC Institutional Requirement Prerequisite: None Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 4b & 5b
AA 250: Academic Internship (1-4 credit/s) -
An Academic Internship provides structured, learning-work experiences for students. Internships
help students integrate theory and knowledge gained in the classroom with real world
applications that develop professional skills, increase confidence, and heighten career
awareness.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. A student must have a faculty sponsor who will: a. Assist in
the development of a learning contract for the experience. b. Meet periodically with the
student during the placement. c. Evaluate the student’s performance. Not exceed the
maximum of 4 credits earned through Academic Internships applied toward graduation.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: In description Institutional Outcomes: TBD
AART - Anishinaabe Arts and Crafts
AART 110: Anishinaabe Art - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
These courses present students with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the arts of the
Anishinaabe, and to learn about the physical and cultural environment from which indigenous
materials were gathered for the making of artistic items. Classes will be determined by which
Anishinaabe artists are available to teach.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2 & 6.3 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a & 5a
AART 121: Anishinaabe Art - Beading (3 Credits)
These courses present students with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the arts of the
Anishinaabe, and to learn about the physical and cultural environment from which indigenous
materials were gathered for the making of artistic items. Classes will be determined by which
Anishinaabe artists are available to teach.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2 & 6.3 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a & 5a
AART 125: Anishinaabe Art: Birch Bark and Geometry (3 Credits)
This course explores the geometric principles embedded in Native American art and traditional
birch bark creations. Students will analyze symmetrical transformations, relationships within
circles, and fractal patterns found within Anishinaabe art. Through hands-on quillwork
projects, students will apply geometric concepts to create their own designs inspired by
Anishinaabe artistry. Discussions will include the cultural significance of these patterns and
their connection to mathematical reasoning. This course is suitable for students who have no
or little experience with quillwork.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 & 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 3a, 3b, 5b
AART 131 Contemporary Native American Sewing (3 Credits)
You have an opportunity to attend a feast or ceremony. Join your classmates here at the college
for those feasts and ceremonies. Now you have the questions of, “What do I bring? What do I
wear? What do I do?” Classroom discussions will include ceremonial etiquette. This class will
answer those questions and teach you the basics of sewing items you may need for ceremony. You
will learn to sew a blanket top, put ribbon on a store-bought shirt, make a shawl and sew a vest.
This will make your involvement in ceremonies a more comfortable experience.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 & 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 3a, 3b & 5a
AART 132: Traditional Native American Sewing (3 Credits)
Our community often feasts or holds ceremonies. You may have questions about what to wear.
You might also question what to do. Classroom discussion will include ceremonial etiquette that
will help you understand these questions, along with how to sew various articles used during a
feast and ceremony. This course will teach you the steps in how to make a ribbon skirt, a ribbon
shirt, a sweat lodge dress and bags. Students will learn to measure, cut, and assemble a pattern for
each project. Sewing these items will make your involvement in ceremonies a more comfortable
experience. The only prerequisite is your willingness to try new things.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 & 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2b, 3b & 5b
AART 133: Anishinaabe Art - Regalia Making (3 Credits)
Regalia Making is an avenue of healing and connecting with community. You will construct
regalia in your chosen dance style while expressing yourself in the design and applique used.
“The only limitation is your imagination.” This class allows you to let the creative juices flow.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 3a, 3b & 5a
AART 140: Anishinaabe Art - Introduction to Quill on Birch Bark (3 Credits)
Introduction to Quillwork on Birchbark teaches students the Woodlands style of Quillwork on
Birchbark as well as the history of the art form, processing raw materials; making and working with
tools; and creating quillwork art pieces through learning a variety of basic design techniques. This
course is best suited for students who have no, and/or a basic understanding of the art of
Quillwork. *Students will be required to work with a Gaag (porcupine) carcass.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b, 5a
AART 221: Anishinaabe Art - Off-Loom Beading (3 Credits)
In this course, we will learn various off-loom bead weaving techniques. We will learn the
following: 1) peyote stitch, 1a.) Flat even-count peyote stitch for bracelets, rings, or chokers,
1b.) Tubular peyote stitch for keychains, lanyards, necklaces, 2) spiral stitch, 3) St. Petersburg
stitch, and 4) other stitches as skill level and time allows.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2 & 6.3 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 3a, 3b & 5a
BIOL - Biology
BIOL 100: General Biology I - Lecture and Lab (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of living systems with an emphasis
on cellular and molecular biology. Fundamental concepts include the chemical basis of life, cell
structure and function, cell division, metabolism, classical and molecular genetics, and
biotechnology. This course includes a laboratory component incorporating experimental design,
microscopic work, and cellular and molecular biology techniques. Along with General Biology II,
this course is part of a two-semester sequence of general biology that can be taken in any order.
Lecture and laboratory.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 (Biological)
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 2b Prerequisite: None
BIOL 112: Field Biology of Plants - Lecture and Lab (4 credits)
This course is an introduction to plant identification, ethnobotany and ecology. Laboratory
activities and field trips will focus on the local flora and vegetation.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 10.1, 10.4, 10.5, & 10.6 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2b
BIOL 150: Perspective in Human Biology - Lecture (3 Credits)
This course is designed for students who do not anticipate pursuing further studies in biology
but want a basic understanding of how the human body works and how humans fit within the
rest of the living world. This course will study human biology from the molecular and genetic to
organ system levels, with emphasis placed on human disease prevention and treatment,
nutrition, and environmental effects on health. A key objective of the course is to raise
students' science literacy to enable them to understand scientific issues for making personal
and public policy decisions. Lecture only. Lab simulations will be used to supplement lecture.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a & 2b
BMGT - Business Management
BMGT 130: Business Management and Marketing (3 Credits)
This is a course to acquaint students with functions performed by businesses along with how
business activities play a part in our economy as a whole. Students will become familiar with
common business practices and terminology.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 4a & 4b
BUS - Business
BUS 110: Office Methods and Human Resources (3 Credits)
Students will experience the role of an office worker with a variety of tasks to be performed.
Office skills and knowledge of procedures will be introduced and explored. This course will
cover the importance of human relations and interpersonal communications skills.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 3b, 4a & 4b
BUS 235: Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)
This course examines what it takes to start, operate, and grow your own business. Students will
develop the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary to become a successful
entrepreneur. The goal is to show that creating a growth mindset is possible, and very
attainable. We begin this endeavor with the assumption that there are no clear “rules” for
developing a successful, and independent business venture. Unlike other courses that focus on
a single functional area of business, this course will concentrate on the complete business
scenario. We will use several methods to accomplish the goals of this course. WE will use the
textbook, case studies, and discussion boards to better understand the roadblocks and concepts
needed to become an effective entrepreneur.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b & 5a
BUS 251: Business and Its Legal Environment (3 Credits)
Laws and regulations affecting the business environment and managerial decisions will be
studied; including the legal system and methods of dispute resolution. Topics include torts,
crimes, contracts, product liability, business organization, employment, antitrust, and
environmental protection.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1b, 4a, 4b
BUS 270: Business Ethics (3 Credits)
This course is designed to help students take a deeper look at ethics and how business decisions
can be affected. It is a general introduction to business ethics and the importance of
stakeholder relationships, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The course presents
and examines moral theories and how these lead to strong ethical business leaders. The course
will also investigate how tribal wisdom is applied to contemporary business ethics.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 4a, 4b & 5a
CHEM - Chemistry
CHEM 100: General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab (4 Credits)
This course introduces the study of matter through both lecture and laboratory components.
Topics include atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, solutions, periodic trends,
intermolecular forces, the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, reaction rates, acid-base
chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will apply foundational chemistry concepts to
evaluate real-world problems from a physical science perspective. General Chemistry I is the
first course in a two-semester sequence and includes hands-on laboratory experiments that
reinforce lecture topics.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 Prerequisites: Contemporary Math or equivalent
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
COMM - Communications
COMM 110: Public Speaking (3 Credits)
This course provides practical experiences for those who want to develop or improve their
ability to speak in front of groups. Course assignments emphasize informative and persuasive
speeches and include exercises for impromptu, extemporaneous, and special occasion
speeches. The fundamentals of organization, development, delivery, and audience analysis are
stressed. Public speaking is a part of life, relationships, and the world of work. This course will
make it easier to proceed as a speaker with confidence when working toward common goals
and advocating for oneself on your path to success.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 & 1.6 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b & 4a
CPLT - Computers
CPLT 100: Computer Literacy for College Learners (3 Credits)
This course is designed to help students become more familiar with the computer and software
needed for classes. We will cover the basics of email, the online college management system(s),
and use of the internet. The course will continue to explore Microsoft Office 365 software which
includes Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Goal Area: WETCC Institutional Requirement Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 3a, & 3b
CPLT 120: Intermediate Microsoft Office365 (3 Credits)
This course is designed to go beyond the basics of computer use by examining business
applications. The course will take a more in-depth look at Microsoft Office365 software by
integrating files with more advanced spreadsheets and reporting. It will also create more
interactive presentations and forms.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: CPLT 100
Institutional Outcomes: 3a & 3b
ECON - Economics
ECON 220: Microeconomics (3 Credits)
This course teaches the fundamentals of microeconomics. This course introduces
microeconomics concepts and analysis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the firm and
individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and welfare economics. Students will also be
introduced to the use of microeconomic applications to address problems in current economic
policy.
Goal Area: Elective Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 4a, 4b
EDU - Education
EDU 110: Introduction to Education (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the teaching profession
centered on Indigenous pedagogy. Course topics include: examining motivations to becoming a
teacher, the diversity of students and the social problemsthey may face, understanding
effective instruction and classroom management, the philosophical foundation of American
education, the history of Native American education, the government’s role in education, job
options in education, and the professional and ethical responsibilities of teachers.
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.2, 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 3b
ENGL - English
ENGL 090: Introduction to College Writing (3 Pre-College Credits)
Introduction to College Writing prepares students who require additional skills and practice in
academic reading and writing for success in College Writing I. Course content includes basic
sentence structure and mechanics, paragraph and essay writing, reading comprehension, and
academic vocabulary. Assignments will emphasize Anishinaabe topics, sources, and traditions.
Note: this course is pre-college level and does not count towards academic program credit
requirements
Goal Area: N/A Pre-College Course Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 3a
ENGL 110 College Writing I (3 Credits)
This course familiarizes students with the conventions of academic writing. Students will
examine the essentials of college writing, including summarizing and responding to source
material, developing a thesis, and supporting paragraphs, organizing ideas according to writing
patterns, and examining common usage and grammatical problems. It also includes a study of
prose models to develop writing techniques, reading skills, and critical judgment, as well as
cultural awareness and appreciation.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
ENGL 120: Creative Writing (3 Credits)
This course includes directive practice in writing the biography/autobiography, children's stories,
short stories, poetry, and drama. This course is designed to transform writing into a daily,
enjoyable passion and habit. By exploring a variety of writing styles and formats such as voice,
genre, characterization, and plot. We will read and discuss a sample work as a guide for our own
writing. With each assignment, writers will have a chance to work on the skills of their focus
area during class. This course is about recognizing yourself as “the writer” and using these skills
in an enjoyable and practical manner for life.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
ENGL 210: College Writing II (3 Credits)
This is an advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking class with a strong focus on the
research process. The class is designed to reinforce the student's expository and argumentative
skills and may utilize a workshop format. The research component of the class allows students
to investigate cultural and historical topics of interest and significance to them personally and
collectively.
Goal Area: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 & 1.7 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b & 4a
ENGL 225: Introduction to Anishinaabe Literature (3 Credits)
Introduction to Anishinaabe Literature examines works of Anishinaabe writers of fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, drama, and spoken word/oral literature. In addition to traditional themes,
this course addresses the cultural, political, and social legacy of colonialism expressed through
these media.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 2b, 5a
ENGL 238: Multicultural Literature (3 Credits)
This course is a study of multicultural literature to gain an understanding and an awareness of
the cultural diversity in the United States. It looks at the conflicts and motivation, successes and
failures of those different ethnic origins, economic backgrounds and religious beliefs.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 & 6.4 Prerequisite: College Writing 1
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b & 4a
ENVR - Environmental Science
ENVR 120: Environmental Science - Lecture and Lab (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of our environment. This course examines
Earth’s natural systems and human impacts on those systems, including the associated technological,
socio-economic, and political challenges. Selected topics include sustainability, environmental
justice, ecosystems, conservation, impacts on human health, food security, water quality and usage,
climate change, and renewable energy. Applications focus on the ecosystems and natural resource
challenges of the White Earth Reservation.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, & 10.6
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1b, 2b
GDTC - Graphic Design
GDTC 100: Introduction to Graphic Design (3 Credits)
Students will be introduced to graphic design as a means of visual communication through the
use of type, image, form, and color. Assignments will explore design processes, creative
problem solving, basic design practice, and visual identity and communication. By the end of the
course students will have received techniques through lectures, have the ability to group
critique work, and produce creative work using digital tools.
Goal Area: 6.3, 6.4, &6.5 Prerequisite: CPTL100
Institutional Outcomes: 4a & 4b
GEOS - Geoscience
GEOS 100: Geoscience Today (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to Earth science, with a focus on the interconnectedness of Earth’s
systems and human impacts on these systems. Topics surveyed include space science, rocks and
minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, history of the Earth and stories told by rocks
and the landscape, Earth’s resources, renewable energy, weather, and climate change. This course
will help students see the stories behind the landscapes of White Earth Reservation, assess the
dangers of natural hazards, and make informed decisions about energy and resource use which
have personal and societal impacts. Lecture and laboratory.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 & 10.6
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1b & 2b
HUM - Humanities
HUM 110: Introduction to Humanities (3 Credits)
This course serves as a general introduction to the role that the humanities play in shaping human
conception of self and society. It also serves to expand students’ knowledge of the human
condition and human cultures, especially the values expressed in works of human imagination and
thought. This is an interdisciplinary course that integrates history, literature, philosophy, theology,
and fine arts with the goal of developing thinkers who are able to unify factual, creative, rational,
and value-sensitive modes of thought.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a & 3b
INST - Indigenous Studies
INST 110: History of Native North America (3 Credits)
This course examines the greatest stories of Native American history. Traveling from pre-contact
to the reservation era, and to the present day. The purpose of this class is to provide a coherent
historical presentation of the American Indian and to emphasize the importance of
understanding this subject in our global world.
Goal Area: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.4 & 7.5 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 2b & 5a
INST 111: History of Assimilation (3 Credits)
History of American Indian assimilation, in what is now the United States. Topics include tribal
sovereignty, the structure of tribal government, treaties, Federal Indian policy, the influence of
native governments on the U.S. Constitution, allotment, and education. The approach of the
Catholic church towards the native civilizations of the Caribbean, central and South America will
also be explored. There will be an emphasis on the local impact of assimilation and how this has
affected the lives of Native Americans today.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3 & 5.4 Prerequisite: College Writing 1
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 2b, 5a & 5b
INST 115: History and Governance of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (3 Credits)
This course will examine the history of Minnesota tribes (past and present) and their
chronological relationship with the State and Federal governments with a special focus on the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3 & 5.4 Prerequisite: College Writing 1
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 2b, 5a & 5b
INST 118: History of White Earth (3 Credits)
This course introduces the student to the historical and political events that led to the
creation of the White Earth Reservation. Special emphasis will be given to the treaties that
led to the formation of the reservation.
Goal Area: 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3 Prerequisite: none
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 2b, 5a & 5b
INST 121: Anishinaabe Culture - Overview (3 Credits)
This course will facilitate an introduction to Anishinaabe Culture by examining our original
teachings through old stories. We will dig deeper into the idea of “culture” and begin the
process to normalize Anishinaabe ways of being and doing in a modern world. Students will
understand how these teachings become tools to promote healthy community, family and
living.
Goal Area: 7.1, 7.3, 7.4 & 7.5 Prerequisite: none
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 5a
INST 170: Tribal Law - Federal (3 Credits)
This course will explore such areas as the structure of tribal government, tribal sovereignty,
treaties, civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Indian country, tribal resources, economic
development, taxation and regulation, rights of individual Indians and various federal laws and
court cases concerning and affecting tribes and their members will be examined.
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 Prerequisite: College Writing 1
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 2b & 5a
INST 200: Anishinaabe Culture/Customs and Practices (3 Credits)
This course will do comparative studies between the different regions of the Anishinaabe, the
variations of Anishinaabe culture and their environment setting. Analysis of social organizations,
religion, and cultural change will be included. Hands on experiential will consist of medicine
gathering, Indigenous gardening, preparing for ricing season by making knockers, sewing ribbon
shirts/skirts and other seasonal activities.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 7.2, 7.4 &7.5
Prerequisite: Anishinaabe Culture-Overview
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 2b, 5a & 5b
LART - Liberal Arts
LART 100: Introduction to Liberal Arts (3 Credits)
This course will investigate various topics through academic approaches. An overview of the areas
of humanities, history, social sciences, and others will be included in the study of the liberal
arts. Students will learn how these different areas of the liberal arts intersect while presenting a
unique perspective and how liberal arts fits into lives personally and professionally. It allows
students to select a topic for research through different lenses while developing skills in critical
thinking, analytical thinking, credible resources, and information literacy.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 4a
LAW - Law Studies
LAW 100: Introduction to Law (3 Credits)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the philosophy of law; its social context;
justice and its implications; the evolution of legal concepts and systems. Included in these concepts
is the role of Traditional, and non-traditional law in Indian Country, as well as that body of law that
has come to be termed “Indian Law”, and the origins and evolution of Indian Law
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b
LAW 110: Criminal Law (3 Credits)
This course will be a survey of substantive criminal law; the development of principles of
Criminal Law, current Criminal Law issues and institutions, and issues related specifically to
Indian Country, such as Public Law 280, Tribal law Enforcement, Federal Jurisdiction and Tribal
Jurisdiction.
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b
LAW 210: Court Advocacy (3 Credits)
This course offers an introduction to trial advocacy, including interviewing, investigation, fact/law
analysis, and case strategy, opening statements, direct examination, evidence, and objections. This
course will also address the ethical responsibilities of tribal advocates, and the importance of
Anishinaabe values in tribal court. Students will practice skills by participating in a mock trial.
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 3b
MATH - Math
MATH 090 - Pathways to Contemporary Math
Topics selected from various areas of mathematics, showing the scope and power of
mathematics, and emphasizing mathematical methods. Topics include an introduction to math
symbols and language, exploring and applying math formulas for real world problem solving,
probability and statistics, order of operations, and consumer finance. Not intended to prepare
students for any subsequent course. Today’s world, regardless of the area, requires a familiarity
with numbers and value, as well as an understanding of patterns. Math is relevant to our daily
lives and is a tool that gives us a structure for which to apply critical thinking and problem
solving.
Note: this course is pre-college level and does not count towards academic program credit
requirements
Goal Area: N / A , Pre-College Credit Only Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 2a
MATH 105 - Contemporary Math (3 Credits)
Topics selected from various areas of mathematics, showing the scope and power of
mathematics and emphasizing mathematical methods. Topics include an introduction to math
symbols and language, exploring and applying math formulas for real world problem solving,
probability and statistics, order of operations, and consumer finance. Not intended to prepare
students for any subsequent course. Today’s world, regardless of the area, requires a familiarity
with numbers and value, as well as an understanding of patterns. Math is relevant to our daily
lives and is a tool that gives us a structure for which to apply critical thinking and problem
solving.
Goal Area: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
MATH 110 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
Topics will include linear, quadratic, rational and absolute value equations and inequalities;
function notation and inverses; graphs of relations and functions; polynomial, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions. Additional topics may include systems of equations and
inequalities and matrices. Includes applications in business/finance and science.
Goal Area: 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 Prerequisite: Contemporary Math or equivalent
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
NATR - Natural Resources
NATR 110: Introduction to Ecology Lecture and Lab (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the interactions between living organisms
and their environment. Concepts include ecosystems, communities, populations, the flow of
energy, material cycles, biotic diversity, and sustainability. Applications focus on the ecosystems
and ecological challenges of the White Earth Reservation. Lecture and laboratory/ field studies.
Goal Area: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 10.1, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 2a, 5a
OJIB - Ojibwemowin Language
OJIB 100: Beginning Ojibwemowin I (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing introductory
conversational skills focusing on the use of grammatical patterns along with the use of the
double vowel writing system, and understanding the concepts of language with the goal of
using language in everyday life in Ojibwe communities. Discussion of cultural practices and
lifeways communicated through language is included.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 200: Beginning Ojibwemowin II (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing moderate
conversational skills focusing on the use of grammatical patterns along with the use of the
double vowel writing system. Skills learned in OJIB 100 are expanded upon to become more
proficient in Ojibwemowin. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways communicated
through language is included as we move deeper into understanding and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Beginning Ojibwemowin I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 250: Intermediate Ojibwemowin I (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing more
advanced conversational skills focusing on the use of expanded grammatical patterns
along with the use of the double vowel writing system. This class will further expand on
skills learned in OJIB 100 and OJIB 200. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways
communicated through language is included as we move deeper into understanding
and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Beginning Ojibwemowin II
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 270: Intermediate Ojibwemowin II (3 Credits)
This course emphasizes learning the sounds of the Ojibwe language, developing mastery of basic conversational skills focusing on the use of advanced grammatical patterns along with the use of the double vowel writing system. This class scaffolds skills learned in OJIB 100, 200 and 250. This course will move towards semi-immersive teaching settings. Discussion of cultural practices and lifeways communicated through language is included as we move deeper into understanding and skill use.
Goal Area: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3 & 8.4 Prerequisite: Intermediate Ojibwemowin I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 5a
OJIB 285: Ojibwemowin Capstone (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide instruction and real world application of language skills
learned in prerequisite courses. This course will move gradually towards full immersion in
Ojibwemowin. Students will learn strategies and methods for Ojibwemowin Immersion teaching
while applying skills learned in prerequisite courses. Anishinaabe “ways of being and doing” will
be discussed and applied in language immersion settings.
Goal Area: 7.1, 7.3, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 Prerequisite: Intermediate Ojibwemowin II
Institutional Outcomes: 5a, 5b
PHIL - Philosophy
PHIL 110: Ethics (3 Credits)
This course is a general introduction to philosophy toward ethics and applied ethics through a
number of issues in morality. The course presents and examines ethical dimensions of personal
and professional moral theories and applies these theories to contemporary moral issues.
Goal Area: 9.1, 9.2 & 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
POL - Political Science
POL 100: Introduction to Political Science (3 Credits)
Political science is an academic discipline that deals with the study of government and political processes, institutions, interest groups, and behaviors. This course analyzes foundational concepts of politics, ideologies, public consciousness, and citizenship. Students will study how people respond to political activity which can be affected by social pressures, effects of individual psychology, and rational self-interests. Examined in this course are freedom of expression in a digital world and the way mass media affect the dynamics of politics. This includes the impact of television toward political discourse; how news influences our political attitudes and behaviors, policy making, and designing advertisements.
Goal Area: 9.2, 9.4 & 9.5 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
POL 210: Tribal Public Administration and Community Development
This course is geared to students who are interested in learning more about the foundations of
public administration and the managing of people and administering of public services. The
second portion of the class is to learn about planning communities and the role economic and
community development planners in reducing the barriers of social inequity. Students taking
this course may be interested in fielding a career in tribal public administration, community
and/or economic development and/or planning.
Goal Area: 9.2, 9.4 & 9.5 Prerequisite: College Writing I
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
PSYC - Psychology
PSYC 100 - General Psychology (3 Credits)
This course introduces the study of psychology. It looks at the history of the discipline and
examines the different approaches used by psychologists to examine human behavior and
mental processes. It is not intended to study the aspect of psychology in depth, but to help you
understand the many diverse areas within this academic discipline. Some of the specific topics
addressed in this course include learning, memory, human development, personality, mental
disorders, and social influences on behavior. In addition to exploring psychology from Western
theory, this course will explore the Anishinaabe ways of knowing and being.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3 & 5.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
PSYC 170: Personality Psychology (3 Credits)
Personality psychology is the study of the whole person. This course compares the major views
of personality through lecture and discussion, based on the core ideas of motivation, selfknowledge, development of personality, unconscious processes, psychological adjustment, and
the relationship between the individual and society.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3 & 5.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a & 1b
PSYC 190: Social Psychology (3 Credits)
Social psychology is a sub-field of psychology. It is the study of self-perception, the way people
think, the way people behave in groups and social settings, how people influence, and how
people are influenced. The course is a scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in
social situations.
Goal Area: 5.2, 5.3 & 5.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 4a
SOC - Sociology
SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
A survey of the characteristics of human group life with emphasis on the structure of the social
environment and its influence upon the individual.
Goal Area: 5.1, 5.2 & 5.4 Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b
STAT - Statistics
STAT 220: Applied Statistics (3 Credits)
Topics include data summary and descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, plots, graphs,
measures of central tendency, variation, probabilities, probability distributions, hypothesis
testing and confidence intervals, and linear correlation and regression. Additional topics may
include nonparametric statistics, sampling and simulation. Emphasis will be on real-world
applications.
Goal Area: 5.1, 5.2 & 5.4 Prerequisite: Contemporary Math or equivalent
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 2b
