Academic & College Preparation Course

Academic Courses

Academic courses are only offered if there is a student demand for these classes.

COM 101 Fundamentals of Communications: This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts. Successful completion of a comparable College Communications course (with a C or better) at another college will be accepted as transfer credit.

30 ENG 103 Writing and Inquiry: This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Prerequisite: Successful completion of High School English or ENG 096 - College Preparation English Composition. Successful completion of a comparable College English course (with a C or better) at another college will be accepted as transfer credit

MATH 104 Math for the Trades: This is a customized course in applied mathematics for the trades including algebraic and trigonometric functions. All entering students must demonstrate competence for placement into MATH 104 Math for the Trades by scoring a minimum of 75 on the arithmetic portion of the College Placement Test, by providing a transcript showing a grade of C or higher in Senior High School Mathematics or by completing MATH 098 College Preparation Math with a grade of C or higher before registering for the MATH 104 class. Successful completion of a comparable College Math course (with a C or better) at another college will be accepted as transfer credit. This course is an elective for students in trades and technology. May be substituted for PHY103. (Credits 3, Class hours 3, Lab hours 0)

SCI 103 Applied Physics: This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields. Successful completion of a comparable College Physics course (with a C or better) at another college will be accepted as transfer credit. (Credits 3, Class hours 2, Lab hours 2)

CEP 204 Emergency Preparedness for Trades and Technology Workplace safety and preparedness to deal with human-caused or natural emergencies or disasters. Identification of kinds of disasters or emergencies faced in trades and technology. Focus on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery stages of emergency management. How to work with first responders on the worksite. Special consideration given to plumbing, welding, construction trades, and wind energy. May be substituted for PHY103. (Credits 3, Class hours 2, Lab hours 2) Note: Transferability of credits is subject to the admitting colleges or universities willingness to accept credits from Tarkio Technology Institute. It is the receiving institution that determines which, if any, credits will be accepted. Before taking courses for transfer, the student should check with the college or university to ascertain if the credits will be accepted.