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English - 6 Credits
Northwood Tech Courses
10801136
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UGRD
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CRThis course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents. . This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10801197
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UGRD
| 3
CRPrepare and present written, oral, and visual communication products, including instructions, proposals, informal and formal reports. Produce clear, usable communication by incorporating information design principles, arranging content to satisfy diverse audience needs, and presenting visuals for various contexts. Designed as an advanced course to develop collaborative communication practices, information literacy skills, and ethically responsible professional communication strategies. This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
UW-Superior Courses
WRIT 102
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UGRD
| 3
CRWRIT 209
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UGRD
| 3
CRSpeech - 3 Credits
Northwood Tech Courses
10801196
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UGRD
| 3
CRFocuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10801198
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UGRD
| 3
CRExplores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges. This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
UW-Superior Courses
COMM 110
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UGRD
| 3
CRCOMM 211
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UGRD
| 3
CRHumanities - 6 Credits
Northwood Tech Courses
10809166
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UGRD
| 3
CRThis course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and professional standards of behavior, and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
UW-Superior Courses
PHIL 211
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UGRD
| 3
CRHIST 111
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UGRD
| 3
CRHIST 151
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UGRD
| 3
CRHIST 152
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 228
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 229
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 241
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 242
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UGRD
| 3
CRFREN 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRMUSI 161
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UGRD
| 3
CRPHIL 151
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UGRD
| 3
CRJAPA 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRSPAN 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRSocial Science - 6 Credits
Northwood Tech Courses
10809122
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UGRD
| 3
CRIntroduces American political processes and Institutions. Focuses on rights and responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Learners examine the complexity of the separation of powers and checks and balances. Explores the role of the media, interest groups, political parties and public opinion in the political process. Also explores the role of state and national government in our federal system. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA)
10809143
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UGRD
| 3
CRMicroeconomics explores individual decision making. The course focuses on how consumers, producers, and policy impact market outcomes; and how market factors influence consumer choices, producer decisions, and policy actions. Topics include economic decision making, consumption, production, elasticity, costs of production, market structures, market failures, resource markets, and international trade. The goal of this course is to improve personal, professional, and social decision making; better understand consumer and producer behavior; and analyze the impacts of government policy on market outcomes. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment.
10809144
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UGRD
| 3
CRMacroeconomics explores the economy as a whole. This course focuses on how the aggregate economy impacts individuals, businesses, and policies; and how individuals, businesses, and policies can in turn impact the aggregate economy. Topics include alternate economic systems, aggregate behavior, macroeconomic indicators, business cycles, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and international trade. The goal of this course is to understand and evaluate current national and international economic issues. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment.
10809159
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UGRD
| 3
CRThe course in Abnormal Psychology surveys the essential features, possible causes, assessments, and treatment of mental health challenges from the viewpoint of the major historical and theoretical perspectives in the field. Students will be introduced to the diagnostic system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives in understanding and responding to abnormal behavior will be addressed, as well as current topics and issues. Students will complete a global awareness project. PREREQUISITE: 10809198 Introduction to Psychology. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809188
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UGRD
| 3
CRDevelopmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809195
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UGRD
| 3
CRThis course is designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809196
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UGRD
| 3
CRIntroduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809198
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UGRD
| 3
CRThis science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
UW-Superior Courses
POLS 230
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UGRD
| 3
CRECON 235
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UGRD
| 3
CRECON 250
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UGRD
| 3
CRECON 251
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UGRD
| 3
CRSOCI 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRPSYC 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRPSYC 362
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UGRD
| 3
CRGEOG 100
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UGRD
| 3
CRPSYC 230
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UGRD
| 3
CRMathematics & Natural Sciences
Requires a total of 20 credits in these two fields.
Mathematics
Mathematics at the level of College Algebra, Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning or higher.
Northwood Tech Courses
10804118
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UGRD
| 4
CRThis course offers algebra content with applications. Topics include properties of real numbers, order of operations, algebraic solution for linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomial and rational expressions, operations with rational exponents and radicals, algebra of inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions. PREREQUISITE: 10834109 Pre-Algebra, 10804114 College Technical Mathematics 1B, any associate degree or college parallel level WTCS mathematics course, or additional measures may be considered as determined by the counselor.
10804189
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UGRD
| 3
CRStudents taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA). Recommended Prerequisite: Introductory computer skills to include spreadsheets. PREREQUISITES: 10834109 Pre-Algebra, any associate degree or college parallel level WTCS mathematics course, or additional measures may be considered as determined by the counselor.
10804196
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UGRD
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CRTopics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, inverse functions, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and vectors. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. PREREQUISITE: 10804118 Intermediate Algebra with Applications NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
20804224
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UGRD
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CRAlgebraic concepts, techniques, and applications are studied with topics including the complex number system, functions and graphs (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), systems of equations, properties of matrices, and binomial theorem. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. PREREQUISITES: 10804118 Intermediate Algebra with Applications, any associate degree or college parallel level WTCS mathematics course, or additional measures may be considered as determined by the counselor.
UW-Superior Courses
MATH 130
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UGRD
| 4
CRMATH 115
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UGRD
| 5
CRMATH 113
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UGRD
| 3
CRMATH 151
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UGRD
| 3
CRNatural Science
Must include 2 lab courses, one from each of two different science disciplines.
Northwood Tech Courses
10806112
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UGRD
| 3
CRPrepares the student to develop sustainable literacy, analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems, summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being, analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems, employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment.
10806114
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UGRD
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CRIntroduces general biological concepts and principles. Emphasis is on cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and taxonomical relationships. Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10806134
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UGRD
| 4
CRCovers the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics include the metric system, problem solving, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, properties of water; acids, bases, and salts; and gas laws. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10806177
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UGRD
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CRExamines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. This course includes a one-credit lab component that supports the course objectives. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.) NOTE: Successful completion of a chemistry course within the last five years is highly recommended.
10806179
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UGRD
| 4
CRAdvanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course. PREREQUISITE: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, preferably within the last five years.
10806197
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UGRD
| 4
CRExamines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microbes. Addresses disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes. Presents the role of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology. This course includes a one-credit lab component that supports the course objectives. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. PREREQUISITE: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, preferably within the last five years or 10806105 Principles of Animal Biology. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10806198
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UGRD
| 4
CRThis is an introductory course that emphasizes the structure of the human body and the functional interrelationships of the body's systems. Consideration is given to the human body and disease, human genetics, human ecology, and the role that humans play in the environment. The course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. Note: This course does not meet requirements for or substitute for General Anatomy and Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology I and II.
UW-Superior Courses
BIOL 123
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UGRD
| 4
CRBIOL 270
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UGRD
| 4
CRBIOL 280
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UGRD
| 4
CRBIOL 355
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UGRD
| 4
CRBIOL 115
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UGRD
| 4
CRPHYS 100
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UGRD
| 4
CRPHYS 107
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UGRD
| 4
CRPHYS 160
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UGRD
| 4
CRHealth/Wellness/PE - 1 Credit
UW-Superior Recommended Course
HHP 102
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UGRD
| 3
CRWorld/Foreign Language - 4 Credits Required
May be met with one year World Language in high school, with a grade of "C" or better). Any language-based course may be accepted to fulfill this requirement; some course options are below. If the courses in this requirement area are met with high school, students will still need to meet total program credit requirements of 61 through additional electives.
UW-Superior Courses
FREN 101
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UGRD
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CRFREN 102
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UGRD
| 3
CRJAPA 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRJAPA 102
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UGRD
| 3
CRSPAN 101
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UGRD
| 3
CRSPAN 102
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UGRD
| 3
CRAIS 101
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UGRD
| 4
CRAIS 201
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UGRD
| 4
CRDiversity & Ethnic Studies - 3 Credits Required
This course may be a duplicate from Humanities or Social Sciences, however, students will still need to meet total program credit requirements of 61 through additional electives.
Northwood Tech Courses
10809172
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UGRD
| 3
CRThis course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
UW-Superior Courses
SOCI 273
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UGRD
| 3
CRART 221
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UGRD
| 4
CRART 222
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UGRD
| 4
CRART 224
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 228
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UGRD
| 3
CRENGL 229
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UGRD
| 3
CRGEOG 100
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UGRD
| 3
CRMUSI 161
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UGRD
| 3
CRElective Courses - 12 Credits Required
Select any college transfer courses beyond the minimum requirements. Two credits of health and physical education beyond the Health/Wellness/PE credit may be selected.
Total Credits - 61
Student must take both BIO 270 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 280 Human Anatomy & Physiology II to transfer in for 10806177 General Anatomy & Physiology and 10806179 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology.
Only select UW-Superior courses are listed above. To see all possible UW-Superior course options and course descriptions for this program, visit their website.
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