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General Education Requirements

(Written) Communication

• Choose one of the following: 

• ENG-1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1

  Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ENG-1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1

  Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ENG-1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2

  Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or argumentative compositions. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  Any Guaranteed Transfer Pathways Introductory Writing Course (GT-CO1) with a grade of "C" or better.
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• Note: This requirement can also be fulfilled with ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a GT Pathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3). Aims does not currently offer any GT-CO3 courses, but students should be aware of this option in case they are transferring in coursework that may meet this requirement.

Mathematics

• Choose one of the following, or a higher level calculus course. 

• MAT-1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1

  Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MAT-1400 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1

  Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better
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Arts & Humanities

Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

GT-AH1 (Arts and Expression)

• ART-1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1

  Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ART-1111 - Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1

  Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western culture. This course surveys the visual arts from the Ancient through the Medieval periods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ART-1112 - Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1

  Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western culture. This course surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance to 1900. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ART-1113 - Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1

  Introduces the concepts necessary to understand modern visual art, with an emphasis on world art of the 20th century. This course surveys world art of the 20th century, including Modernism to Post-Modernism. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ENG-2021 - Creative Writing I: GT-AH1

  Examines techniques for creative writing by exploring imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, and other types of creative production such as drama, screenplays, graphic narrative, or creative nonfiction) with emphasis on the student's own unique style, subject matter and needs. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MUS-1020 - Music Appreciation: GT-AH1

  Introduces the study of music focusing on intelligent listening skills, the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various Western, and non-Western historical style periods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MUS-1021 - Music History Medieval thru Classical: GT-AH1

  Provides a historical survey of Western art music from the Middle Ages into the Classical period, including styles, genres, composers, works, and significant cultural and historical influences upon the repertoire. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MUS-1022 - Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present: GT-AH1

  Provides a historical survey of Western art music connecting the classical period to the Romantic period and following to the present. This course includes the study of styles, genres, composers, works, and significant cultural and historical influences upon the repertoire. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MUS-1023 - Survey of World Music: GT-AH1

  Provides an overview of music from around the globe including folk, ethnic, non-Western and popular styles. Develops basic listening skills and builds a historical/cultural context for world music styles to enable an understanding and appreciation of global music. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MUS-1025 - History of Jazz: GT-AH1

  Provides an overview of jazz history covering the basic materials of music and the forms, media, genres, and the historical and cultural framework of each style period. This course emphasizes the building of critical listening tools and the development of a jazz music vocabulary. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• THE-1005 - Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1

  Provides an opportunity to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• THE-2011 - Development of Theatre Greek-Renaissance: GT-AH1

  Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance as well as non-western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• THE-2012 - Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1

  Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Restoration to the present as well as non-Western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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GT-AH2 (Literature and Humanities)

• HUM-1003 - Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2

  Introduces film terminology and narrative techniques to explore how film conveys meaning and to study the relationships among film form, content, and audience reception. This course emphasizes active viewing, discussion, and critical analysis of films from different cultures and eras. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HUM-1015 - World Mythology: GT-AH2

  Introduces an interdisciplinary approach to world mythology. The course illustrates and connects common themes in mythology to world religion, philosophy, art, literature, music, and contemporary culture using various interpretive methods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HUM-1021 - Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2

  Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among diverse cultures, including European and non-European, from the prehistoric to the early medieval era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HUM-1022 - Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2

  Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among global cultures from the medieval to the early modern era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HUM-1023 - Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2

  Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among global cultures from the European Enlightenment to the postmodern era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-1015 - Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2

  Introduces fiction, poetry, and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2001 - World Literature to 1600: GT-AH2

  Examines significant writings in world literature from the ancients to the seventeenth century. It emphasizes active reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2002 - World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2

  Examines significant writings in world literature from the seventeenth century to the present. It emphasizes active reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds.This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2005 - Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2

  Examines the cultural, historical, and social contexts impacting multiple ethnic American identities through critical reading and analysis. This course focuses on significant works by authors who identify as African American, Native American, Latino/a, Asian American, and other ethnicities. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2011 - American Literature to Civil War: GT-AH2

  Examines American literary works from pre-European arrival on the continent up to the Civil War, including works from diverse people that contributed to American literature. This course also explores historical and social contexts within various genres. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2012 - American Literature After the Civil War: GT-AH2

  Examines American literary works from 1865 to the present, distinguishing among literary themes, genres, and schools of thought that illustrate historical and social contexts across a multicultural spectrum. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2021 - British Literature to 1770: GT-AH2

  Examines major works of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 17th century. Explores the historical, political, and social contexts of the works as well as the major themes which reflect and/or critique the social assumptions and values of the times. Besides fostering an understanding of works essential to western culture, the course will examine how these works are still influential and relevant to contemporary thought and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repetable for credit.
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• LIT-2022 - British Literature Since 1770: GT-AH2

  Examines major works of British literature from the 18th century to the present. Explores the historical, political, and social contexts of the works and the major themes authors used to reflect and critique the social assumptions of their times. Besides fostering an understanding of works essential to western culture, the course examines how these works are still influential and relevant to contemporary thought and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2025 - Introduction to Shakespeare: GT-AH2

  Explores works by William Shakespeare, focusing on a careful reading of these works as well as an exploration of pertinent contextual and historical information. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2046 - Literature of Women: GT-AH2

  Examines the techniques and themes in literature of various genres by and about women by considering what it means for women to be in literature, as characters and also as authors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2055 - Children's Literature: GT-AH2

  Examines the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children. Explores literature through a variety of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and literary and artistic qualities of various texts. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• LIT-2058 - Latinx Literature: AH2

  Examines the cultural, historical, and social contexts impacting Latinx identities through critical reading and analysis. This course focuses on significant works, including poetry, drama, and/or fiction, by Latinx authors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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GT-AH3 (Ways of Thinking)

• PHI-1011 - Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3

  Introduces significant theoretical and practical questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy. Includes: the human condition, logic, reality, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, and religion. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-1012 - Ethics: GT-AH3

  Examines human life, experience, and thought to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. This course examines ethical theories designed to both justify moral judgments, as well as apply these ethical theories to a selection of personal and social issues in the world today. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-1013 - Logic: GT-AH3

  Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic. Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking and the formal analysis of arguments. Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem-solving. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-1014 - Comparative Religions: GT-AH3

  Introduces the major religions of the Eastern and Western world. Covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Utilizes methods of religious studies to understand the historical development of each religious tradition as well its worldview and teachings. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-1016 - World Religions-East: GT-AH3

  Introduces the major religions of the Eastern World: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. Utilizes the methods of religious studies to understand the historical development of each religious tradition in terms of communities, cultural context, and modern manifestations; paying particular attention to differences between sects, denominations, schools, and factions within each tradition. Focus will include the examination of the charismatic leaders, prophets, and narratives that inform the worldview of each tradition. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-1042 - New Testament: GT-AH3

  This course surveys the literature of the early Christian era, from its inception to approximately 150 C.E. The New Testament as well as selected non-canonical writings from the period are examined. The course focuses on the interpretation of these texts in light of the cultural milieu from which they arose. Particular attention is paid to the influence of ancient literary conventions upon the Christian writers of this time. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-2005 - Business Ethics: GT-AH3

  Examines major ethical theories and then applies ethical decision-making criteria to various moral issues and challenges in a business environment. This course includes issues such as job discrimination, worker's rights, consumerism, advertising, whistle-blowing, product safety, responsibility to the environment, as well as compassionate and fair responsibility to society. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-2013 - Symbolic Logic: GT-AH3

  Covers basic information in semantics and syntax of sentential and predicate logic, construction of truth trees, and derivations of natural deductive systems. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-2014 - Philosophy of Religion: GT-AH3

  Focuses on the critical analysis and evaluation of the fundamental concepts, ideas, and implications within religious worldviews. This course includes issues such as the nature of God, other conceptions of ultimate reality, arguments concerning God`s existence, the problem of evil and suffering, faith and reason, metaphysical foundations for ethics, the phenomenon of religious experience, and religious diversity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-2018 - Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3

  Analyzes theories of the value of the natural world. Topics may include the relation between scientific and moral principles; theories of the moral worth of persons, animals, plants, and other natural objects; historical, religious, and cultural influences on conceptions of nature; alternative accounts of human relationships and responsibilities to nature; and the connection between moral and political values and economic policies. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• PHI-2020 - Philosophy-Death & Dying: AH3

  Explores the major philosophical questions surrounding death and dying, the metaphysical arguments for and against the existence of the soul, life after bodily death, the major ethical theories and their relation to issues of physician-assisted suicide, care for the dying, the grieving process, death as expressed in aesthetics and contemporary society, as well as the existential contributions concerning meaning of life and the meaning of death. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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GT-AH4 (World Languages; must be Intermediate/2000 level)

• ASL-2221 - American Sign Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues to provide further study of American Sign Language (ASL) and its grammar, syntax and cultural features. This course helps develop intermediate-level competency and fluency in the language, and addresses variations in ASL. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASL 1123 with a grade of "C" or better
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• ASL-2222 - American Sign Language V: GT-AH4

  Focuses on increasing advanced intermediate-level proficiency in understanding and using American Sign Language (ASL). Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASL 2221 with a grade of "C" or better
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• FRE-2011 - French Language III: GT-AH4

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: FRE 1012 with a grade of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit.  

  Course Prerequisites

  FRE 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• FRE-2012 - French Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: FRE 2011 with a grade of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  FRE 2011 with a grade of "C" or better
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• GER-2011 - German Language III: GT-AH4

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the German language. This course is conducted predominantly in German. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  GER 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• GER-2012 - German Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the German language. This course is conducted predominantly in German. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  GER 2011 with a grade of "C" or better
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• ITA-2011 - Italian Language III: GT-AH4

  Continues Italian Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Italian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Italian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ITA 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• ITA-2012 - Italian Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues Italian Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Italian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Italian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ITA 2011 with a grade of "C" or better
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• JPN-2011 - Japanese Language III [AH4]

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Japanese language. This course is conducted predominantly in Japanese. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  JPN 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• JPN-2012 - Japanese Language IV: AH4

  Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Japanese language. This course is conducted predominantly in Japanese. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  JPN 2011 with a grade of "C" or better
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• RUS-2011 - Russian Language III: GT-AH4

  Continues Russian Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  RUS 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• RUS-2012 - Russian Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues Russian Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  RUS 2011 with a grade of "C" or better.
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• SPA-2011 - Spanish Language III: GT-AH4

  Continues Spanish Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  SPA 1012 with a grade of "C" or better
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• SPA-2012 - Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4

  Continues Spanish Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  SPA 2011 with a grade of "C" or better
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History

One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)

GT-HI 1 (History)

• HIS-1110 - The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in World History from antiquity to 1500. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This course focuses on common cultural trends. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-1120 - The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in World History since 1500 as well as on common cultural trends. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through the perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-1210 - United States History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples--including Native American--groups, ideas, and institutions in North America and the United States to Reconstruction. This class focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-1220 - United States History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions since the American Civil War. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-1310 - Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in Western Civilization from antiquity to 1650. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-1320 - Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1

  Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in Western civilization since 1650. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2015 - 20th Century World History: GT-HI1

  Investigates the major political, social, and economic developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions, empires, and nation-states since the late nineteenth century. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2110 - African American History: GT-HI1

  Explores the experiences and contributions of African Americans from the colonial period to the present through the social and economic lives and roles of African Americans, their roles in politics and war, their achievements, and movements for self-help and civil rights. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2115 - American Indian History: GT-HI1

  Analyzes historical and socio-cultural change for Native Americans from pre-colonial America to the present, emphasizing those processes and relations with non-Native Americans which have contributed to current conditions. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2130 - History of the American West: GT-HI1

  Traces the history of the American West from Native American cultures to the present. It explores the frontier experiences of America's earliest, eastern settlers through the Trans-Mississippi West across the great exploratory and wagon trails including cities, ranching, reservation, resource management, and industry. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2135 - Colorado History: GT-HI1

  Presents the story of the people, society, and cultures of Colorado from its earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish influx, the explorers, the fur traders, mountain men, the gold rush, railroad builders, the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, the tourists, and the modern state. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2140 - Civil War Era in American History:GT-HI1

  Explores the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War. Students will examine four broad themes: union and disunion; slavery, race, and emancipation; the experience of modern war for individuals and society; and the challenges of Reconstruction. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2145 - U.S. History since 1945: GT-HI1

  Examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments that have shaped modern America from 1945 to the present. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2200 - History of Latin America: GT-HI1

  Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural influences that have shaped Latin America from pre-European conquest to the present. Emphasizes the early history of Latin America but connects it to the present. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• HIS-2310 - The History of Christianity in the World: GT-HI1

  Surveys the history of Christianity and its impact on the world from its Jewish origins, into its European expansion, and ending with its modern global presence. This course analyzes foundational theology, the impact of significant events on faith, the influence of Christianity in art and culture, and the role of key people in their historical contexts. This course inspects Christianity's relationship with Judaism, Islam, Enlightenment, modernity, moral systems and values. Guaranteed Transfer in GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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Social & Behavioral Sciences

• AGE-1102 - Agriculture Economics:GT-SS1

  Focuses on economic principles and decision-making by consumers, firms, and government with emphasis on their application to the food, fiber, and natural resource sectors of the economy. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• AGR-2160 - World Interdependence - Population and Food: GT-SS3

  Covers concepts and issues related to world population, food, and agriculture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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Natural & Physical Sciences

• BIO-1111 - General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1

  Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 and MAT 1340 be completed prior to or be taken concurrently with this course. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  BIO 1005 with a grade of "C" or better. Students who have completed one year of high school biology within the last seven years with a grade of "C" or better, or have scored 70% or higher on the BIO 1005 test out exam may be eligible for a prerequisite override.
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• Additionally, choose one of the following:

• CHE-1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1

  Includes the study of measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for non-science majors, students in occupational and health programs, or students with no chemistry background. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 and MAT 1340 be completed prior to or be taken concurrently with this course. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• CHE-1111 - General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1

  Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 be completed prior to or taken concurrently with this course. Students who have completed one year of high school chemistry within the last seven years with a grade of "C" or better may be eligible for a prerequisite override. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  CHE 1011 and MAT 1340 or higher with a grade of "C" or better.
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Additional Required Courses

• Choose one of the following:

• ACC-1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

  Focuses on financial accounting concepts prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial information for external partners, the accounting cycle process, basic terminology, transaction analysis, internal control systems, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ACC-1021 - Accounting Principles I

  This course introduces accounting principles for understanding the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices for business organizations. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, and plant and intangible asset accounting. Course is not repeatable for credit. 
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• And select the following three courses.

• CIS-1018 - Intro to PC Applications

  This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• COM-1150 - Public Speaking

  Combines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ECO-2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1

  Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• Select 12-13 credits from the list below, with a minimum of six (6) credits from courses with an AGE prefix.

• AGE-2105 - Farm and Ranch Management

  Provide students with practical experience in applying principles of economics, business, marketing, and finance to the management of a farm/ranch operation. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• AGE-2108 - Agricultural Finance

  Emphasizes principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agribusiness, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• AGE-2110 - Agriculture Marketing

  Studies the agricultural marketing system and methods of marketing crops and livestock. Emphasizes hedging with futures options. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• AGY-1100 - General Crop Production

  Focuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• AGY-2140 - Introductory Soil Science: GT-SC1

  Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a statewide Guarantee Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ASC-1100 - Animal Sciences

  Covers the basic fundamentals of livestock production including the principles of nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, health, and physiology of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and other farm species. Trends and issues in animal science and animal agriculture are also discussed in this course. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ASC-1101 - Animal Science Lab

  Focuses on practical and laboratory applications of the fundamentals of livestock production and animal science. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• ASC-1105 - Large Animal Anatomy

  Introduction to basic gross anatomy of livestock and large animals used in agriculture. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better.
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• ASC-2125 - Feeds and Feeding

  Focuses on the basic nutrients, common feeds and feed additives, anatomy of digestsive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, and dairy. The lab portion of the class is devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirement for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction, lactation, work, and wool production. Explores least cost ration balancing on the computer. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better
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• ASC-2130 - Farm Animal Anatomy&Physiology

  Introduces students to the basic concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on concepts relating to nutrition, reproduction, Immunology, and growth of the basic farm species. ~Anatomy and Physiology is taught in the context of applying basic principles to production practices in the industry including reproductive management, livestock nutrition management, and animal health practices. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better
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• ASC-2150 - Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation

  Explores meat carcass evaluation and the related yield and quality grading system. Emphasizes selection of breeding stock based on performance data. Covers comparative selection, grading, and judging of market and breeding classes of livestock based on knowledge of phenotype, performance, information, and/or carcass merit. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better.
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• ASC-2188 - Livestock Practicum

  Provides experiential learning with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.

  Course Prerequisites

  ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better
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• MAT-1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1

  Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate applications of a practical nature. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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• MAT-1400 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1

  Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.

  Course Prerequisites

  MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better
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• *ASC 2188 must be taken as 2 credits.

• Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.