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Courses Available to All Eligible High School Students

Spring 2023

Spring 2023 courses begin January 23 and end on May 12. Please see individual course syllabi for information regarding scheduled breaks. UW-Green Bay's spring break does not always align with high schools' spring breaks; students are expected to complete coursework on UW-Green Bay's break schedule, even if their high school is not in session.

ART 102: History of the Visual Arts - Ancient to Medieval

Spring 2023
3 Credits

Survey of the visual arts: prehistoric to the late Gothic period.

ENGLISH 264: Special Topics in Literature - Poetry

Spring 2023
3 Credits

Introductory study of poetry: free-verse, avant-garde, and off the page. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.

FIN 282: Personal Financial Planning

Spring 2023
3 Credits

Exploration and functional analysis of consumers' financial needs and problems in our modern and complex society; learning to formulate financial goals, implement and monitor them through specific plans, financial functions such as budgeting, investing, financing, protecting and distributing wealth; philosophies and values of consumers; legal aspects of consumer rights.

HUM BIOL 215: Personal Health & Wellness

Spring 2023
3 Credits

Theoretical and practical knowledge about health and wellness, with experiential exercises to heighten awareness of one's own values, attitudes, and abilities toward healthy living.

PHYSICS 141: Astronomy

Spring 2023
3 Credits

A study of the solar system, stars, galaxies and universe. High school algebra and geometry competency is highly recommended.

PHYSICS 142: Observational Astronomy

Spring 2023
1 Credit

Observation of solar system, galactic and extra-galactic objects, and introduction to basic observational techniques in astronomy. Includes telescopic and unaided eye observation, position astronomy, astro-photography, optic spectroscopy, interpretation of astronomical data, and astronomy lab exercises. High school algebra and geometry competency is highly recommended.

This lab is designed to accompany the content of PHYSICS 141 and it is recommended students only take 142 if they also take 141.

PSYCH 203: Introduction to Lifespan Development

Spring 2023
3 Credits

Human development from conception through death: physical development, social and emotional development, and psychological development. Topics may also include personality development, the development of language, intellectual development and creativity, and the process of human learning.

Summer 2023

Summer courses begin June 19 and end on July 30.

ENGLISH 264: Topics in Literature - Comic Books

Summer 2023
3 Credits

Introductory study of topics, through comic books, with a focus on individual and social values. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.

ENV SCI 102: Intro to Environmental Science

Summer 2023
3 Credits

Examines the interrelationships between people and their biophysical environment, including the atmosphere, water, rocks and soil, and other living organisms. The scientific analysis of nature and the social and political issues of natural resource use.

GEOG 210: Human Geography and Concepts

Summer 2023
3 Credits

This course introduces you to some of the major topics and models studied in human geography. Specifically, this course will examine the global patterns of population, culture, economic and political systems, and the interconnectedness at the international, national, and sub-national scales.

NUT SCI 202: Ethnic Influences on Nutrition

Summer 2023
3 Credits

This course examines the ways in which ethnicity influences food habits and can affect nutrition and health status

Fall 2023

Fall courses begin September 6 and end December 17. Courses subject to change.

ANTHRO 100: Varieties of World Culture

Fall 2023
3 Credits

The variety of ways of life that exist in the world and the concepts of culture, cultural relativity, and ethnocentrism. Representative case studies of world cultures are considered

EDUC 206: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

Fall 2023
3 Credits

Overview of causes, effects of racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression and advantage in U.S. society and its institutions; study of Wisconsin First Nations' histories, cultures, sovereignty, and contemporary issues; examination of multiple racial, cultural communities through lens of education; and application of culturally responsive perspectives in future educational practice.

GEOG 210: Human Geography and Concepts

Fall 2023
3 Credits

HISTORY 205: American History to 1865

Fall 2023
3 Credits

This course explores early American and United States history through 1865, with attention to politics, society, economy, culture, and gender. Following an overview of Turtle Island (a Native designation for North America) before European contact, likely topics to be considered include the European colonization process; the creation and expansion of the United States; the evolution of formal and informal democratic institutions; Native resistance, accommodation, and persistence; the rise and fall of the institution of African slavery in the Atlantic world; early industrialization; and the causes and outcomes of the Civil War.

HISTORY 207: Introduction to African-American History

Fall 2023
3 Credits

Survey of Black people's experience in America, beginning with African culture through the development of Afro-American culture and institutions; includes political, social, economic and cultural history.

HUM BIOL 215: Personal Health & Wellness

Fall 2023
3 Credits

Theoretical and practical knowledge about health and wellness, with experiential exercises to heighten awareness of one's own values, attitudes, and abilities toward healthy living.

MUSIC 121: Survey of Western Music

Fall 2023
3 Credits

The musical styles of several well-known composers as evident in selected compositions; review of a basic repertoire of musical compositions of various forms and styles.

NUT SCI 242: Food & Nutritional Health

Fall 2023
3 Credits

A basic course in nutrition with an emphasis on the application of nutrition concepts to personal everyday life. Covers the role of nutrients (calories, carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals) in promoting health. Evaluates a healthy diet and lifestyle.

SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology

Fall 2023
3 Credits

Major sociological concepts and ideas and their application to contemporary societies.

Courses Open to Specific High Schools

Courses available to only eligible high school students at their specific high school.

FNS 225: Intro to First Nation Studies: The Tribal World

Fall 2022, 2023, 2024
3 Credits

High School: School Districts within the Ho-Chunk Ancestral Land
This introductory course to First Nations Studies presents the American Indian tribal cultural context through both information and class structure. A core value is personal sovereignty supported by respect, reciprocity, and relationship. More specifically, in this class we will explore the historical and cultural background and continued resilience of the Ho-chunk people of Wisconsin. Within that story, students research their own cultural identity and where they fit within the grand narrative of American history and the shared history of our region.

Contingency

UW-Green Bay reserves the right to cancel any course or program due to low enrollment, conditions beyond reasonable control, including, but not limited to low enrollment, disaster, inclement weather, health emergency, unavailability of supplies, or any other circumstance.

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