Concurrent Course Offerings

College Composition I & II (11)
1110/1111 

Prerequisite: GPA 2.6 or higher (if students do not meet GPA requirements, there is an opportunity to appeal) 

In this course, students focus on literary texts, using a variety of methods to critically analyze literature, write about it, and discuss its relevance to current and past global issues.  Students will explore different writing across styles, genres, and time periods with focus on literary analysis.  Each unit includes both independent reading and writing. Students study texts ranging from poetry to traditional fiction to graphic novels, each from various parts of the world. 

CIS1001W Intro to Literature (12)

1001/1002

Prerequisite: GPA 2.6 or higher (if students do not meet GPA requirements, there is an opportunity to appeal) 

This year-long course earns students concurrent credits, including 4 college credits from the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities. It is a writing-intensive course that also meets the Literature Core requirement. From epic battles against monsters in legendary kingdoms to stories about characters in worlds similar to our own, literature engages us with the diverse perspectives and experiences that make up our communities and world. ENGL 1001W introduces students to ways of understanding and appreciating literature in English across cultures and historical periods. Throughout this course, we will develop skills to help us understand literature, especially the ability to read language closely (a skill valuable in many disciplines beyond literature). We will explore how writers use language and literary aspects, such as genre, voice, tone, symbol, motif, theme, imagery, narrative, and form. We also will learn how to write about literature, sharing our interpretations of how and why literary works have meaning for ourselves and others, while viewing them through critical cultural lenses, including ways to understand how gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and class can function in literary texts. 

Topics in Cinema (11-12)
9301

Prerequisite: Students are automatically eligible to take this course for college credit if they have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater. However, students below a 2.6 GPA can also take the course for college credit by getting prior approval from the teacher.

This course provides an opportunity to study in depth a variety of Cinema topics. Possible topics include studies of directors, genres, national cinemas; Different cinematic perspectives (gender, race, ethnicity, history, literature, theatre, art and music) 

College Chem in Your Life  (11-12)
3712/3713

This year-long course offers an introduction to chemistry and its applications in personal life and modern society. The chemistry concepts you will study include the structure of matter, elements and compounds, chemical bonding, reactions, energy changes, and an introduction to organic chemistry. You will consider and investigate the relevance of chemistry in everyday life - with a focus on many contemporary topics, such as, environmental issues, energy resource issues, medicine, food and health, as well as consumer chemistry.

Successful completion of the year-long course will earn 4 college credits from Minneapolis College.

CIS1101W Intro to College Physics (11-12)

3901/3902

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and High School Algebra. 

Prerequisite: GPA 2.6 or higher (if students do not meet GPA requirements, there is an opportunity to appeal) 

Physics 1101W is the first semester of a two-semester introduction to physics, at the University of Minnesota.  Students successfully completing this course will earn 4 - U of M college credits. The main emphasis of this course covers the branch of physics known as Mechanics.  Mechanics is the study of motion and its causes, through the applications of fundamental principles of physics. By the end of this course, you should have a deeper understanding of the phenomena occurring in your surrounding physical world. In addition, you should be more competent at measurement and quantitative reasoning concerning physical processes.

This Introduction to College Physics is offered through College in the Schools in partnership with the University of Minnesota Physics department. The U of M governs the requirements for successful completion of the course. Enrolled students are U of M students; and must follow all university policies and guidelines. 

This U of M course is a year long course, run at Cooper HS from September - May.  Students must be enrolled in both semesters, to receive U of M credits.

Atmospheric Science  (11-12)
3458

Prerequisite: GPA 2.6 or higher (if students do not meet GPA requirements, there is an opportunity to appeal) 

Embark on a thrilling scientific voyage through Earth’s atmosphere as you explore weather patterns, powerful storms, weather phenomena, and atmospheric hazards. This course covers atmospheric composition, energy flow, winds, clouds, precipitation, severe weather, weather measurement, forecasting, and climate change. Learning experiences include captivating labs, exciting demonstrations, immersive videos, engaging lectures, and awe-inspiring observations. Students need only basic algebra skills to succeed in this hands-on, inquiry-driven course and will have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from St. Cloud State University. 

Introduction to Teaching/Education (10-12)

0850

Prerequisite: Students are expected to have a GPA of 2.6 or higher.

The Intro to Education course is designed to help students understand both the rewards and challenges of a teaching career. Students will discuss current issues in education from the perspective of students, teachers, parents and communities. They will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in teaching experiences from a critical and learning lens. 3 college credits awarded upon completion.

Certified Nursing Assistant (11-12)

5620

Prerequisite: GPA of 2.1 or higher or Accuplacer score of 235.

This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in a variety of health care settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary care giving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing  Assistants. College credit awarded upon completion.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - Semester 1 (11-12)

5641

Prerequisite: GPA of 2.5 or higher or Accuplacer score of 250.

This course is designed to provide the first responder at the scene of a medical or trauma emergency the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of ambulance personnel. The course will cover the following topics: anatomy and physiology, the body systems, medical terminology, patient assessment, vital signs, bleeding and shock control, spinal immobilizations, splinting, bandaging, use of oxygen, adjunctive equipment, water safety and life saving techniques, working with ambulance stretchers and patient transport, as well as CPR instructor training. Emphasis is placed on practical skills through simulations and field experience opportunities. College credit awarded upon completion.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Semester 2 (11-12)

5642

Prerequisite: GPA of 2.5 or higher or Accuplacer score of 250.

This course will prepare a student to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The focus of this course is the recognition and emergency treatment of sick or injured patients. Students will be trained to utilize basic and advanced EMS skills and equipment. Students will be provided with the unique opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment by way of simulated emergency scenarios and speakers currently working in the emergency care field including physicians, nurses, paramedics, fire fighters, law enforcement officers and other medical personnel. Field study opportunities are available at area hospitals, clinics, ambulance services, police departments, fire departments. College credit awarded upon completion.