HJSD Dual Credit Courses

Dual Credit Courses

Hagerman High School strives to provide educational opportunities for students at all learning levels. One of these options is dual-credit courses through the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). A dual credit course is a college course taken by a high school student for which the student earns both college and high school credit; thus progressing towards a college degree while finishing high school and saving on the overall cost of their college education.

HHS has 5 teachers certified to teach dual credit courses, allowing students to earn 30+ college credits before they graduate from high school. The following dual credit courses are available for the 2020-21 school year:

  • AGRI 109: Principles of Animal Science
    Counts towards HS Elective and AG Degree
  • AGRI 201: Wildland Plant Identification
    Counts towards HS Elective and AG Degree
  • AGRI 126: Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems
    Counts towards HS Elective and AG Degree
  • AGRI 180: Food System Science
    Counts towards HS Elective and AG Degree
  • AGRI 203: Principles of Range Management
    Counts towards HS Elective and AG Degree
  • ALLH 100: Introduction to Allied Health
    HS Elective course and Health Science Pathway
  • ALLH 101: Medical Terminology
    HS Elective course and Health Science Pathway
  • ALLH 160: Cultural, Historical, and Philosophical Concepts in Sport
    HS Elective course and Health Science Pathway
  • BIO 100: Concepts of Biology
    Counts towards HS Biology Credit and Health Science Degree
  • BIO 105: Human Structure and Function
    HS Science Elective course and Health Science Pathway
  • COMM 101: Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    HS Speech Credit and CSI Academic Certificate
  • ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric I
    HS Language Arts Credit and Academic Certificate
  • GNED: Introduction to General Education
    HS Elective course and CSI Academic Certificate
  • MATH 123: Math in Modern Society
    HS Elective course and CSI Academic Certificate
  • MATH 143: College Algebra
    HS Elective course and CSI Academic Certificate
  • MATH 153: Statistical Reasoning
    HS Elective course and CSI Academic Certificate

Note: Students can use IDLA classes as dual credit courses if they are recognized as such.

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COMM 101: Fundamentals of Oral Communication

COMM 101 is a course intended to improve your communication abilities in a variety of academic, social, personal and business settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, public address, small group discussion, and listening.

Credits:   3

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ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric I

English 101 emphasizes the process and strategies of writing academic essays with critical attention to purpose and audience; focus and development to support a thesis; and organization and coherency. Students write analytical essays based on readings, observations, and ideas: develop various strategies to respond to different rhetorical situations; and edit for style, voice, and conventions of standard usage. This course introduces MLA format.

Credits:   3

Prerequisite:   ENGL 090 or equivalent placement score.

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MATH 123: Math in Modern Society

This survey course provides an opportunity to acquire an appreciation of the nature of mathematics and its relation to other aspects of our culture. The course is rigorous but not rigid and applies mathematics to real-world problems.

Credits:   3

Prerequisite:   MATH 023 or equivalent placement score.

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MATH 143: College Algebra

This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147.

Credits:   3

Prerequisite:   MATH 043 or equivalent placement score.

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MATH 153: Statistical Reasoning

This algebra-based probability and statistics course covers descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing using z, t, chi square, and f distributions. Correlation and regression are also introduced.

Credits:   3

Prerequisite:   MATH 043 with a 'C' or better or CSI placement test score.

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GNED: Introduction to General Education

This course introduces students to the purpose of the General Education Program at the College of Southern Idaho. Students will understand how general education supports the mission of the College; enhances degree programs; enriches understanding of the self, society, and the natural world; provides a basis for inquiry, expression, and problem-solving; and contributes to lifelong learning and wellness. Students will be introduced to strategies fundamental to college success. Students are encouraged to complete this class within their first 15 credits. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.

Credits:   3

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AGRI 109: Principles of Animal Science

The focus of this course is the scope and potential of the livestock industry and its relationship to society and food systems. Introductory scientific principles of animal science, livestock production systems, and current issues will be taught.

Credits:   3

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AGRI 201: Wildland Plant Identification

This course is designed to fulfill the Plant Identification requirements of Range Management. Students learn the morphology of plants for identification and are able to identify the 70 common range/wildland plants associated with the requirements for REM 351 at the U of I.

Credits:   2

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AGRI 126: Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer widely diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to investigating and understanding the world. This introductory course provides a broad perspective of how a GIS can aid in solving complex problems, predict outcomes, and mitigate unwanted scenarios. Students will be guided in a study of GIS theory and project management. Practical skills will include: data acquisition and management, data creation and editing, logical data queries, basic spatial analysis, and displaying data with basic cartography to create maps.

Credits:   3

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AGRI 180: Food System Science

Provides a brief overview of the parts and products of the food processing industry on a regional, state, national and international scale. Emphasizes food safety, quality, and current issues while identifying career opportunities.

Credits:   3

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AGRI 203: Principles of Range Management

This course is an introduction to range management, including history, regions, physiological and ecological applications, and planning. It will also include livestock nutrition in Western grazing systems, and range animal and multiple use management.

Credits:   3

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ALLH 100: Introduction to
Allied Health

This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the US health care system and an introduction to the roles of various members of the health team. Current trends in healthcare delivery are discussed. Selected ethical and legal medical dilemmas are included.

Credits:   2

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ALLH 101: Medical Terminology

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of medical terminology. It includes word structure of basic medical/surgical terms and procedures, body parts and organs, selected medical specialties, and commonly used medical abbreviations.

Credits:   2

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ALLH 160: Cultural, Historical, and Philosophical Concepts in Sport

This course is an introduction to the history, survey, philosophy, and ethics of the subdisciplines of exercise science, health, physical education, fitness and sport. An approved field experience is required within this course.

Credits:   3

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BIOL 100: Concepts of Biology

This is an introductory course for non-science majors. The course will provide an introduction to the principles and processes that apply to living systems including a broad range of current biological issues. It meets for an equivalent of 5 contact hours per week with a minimum of 2 contact hours devoted to laboratory/investigative activities.

Credits:   4

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BIOL 105: Human Structure and Function

This is a one-term introduction to the structure and function of the human body. All systems of the body are studied. This course is required for various technical health career programs. It does not meet the requirements for biology degrees or four-year transfer programs.

Credits:   4

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