The following are brief descriptions of courses that will be offered over distance education from Tri-Valley Schools, Central Community College, and University of Nebraska Kearney during the 2002-03 school year.

Central Community College	University of Nebraska - Kearney	Tri-Valley Schools
Basic Shop English Industrial Technology Math Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Speech	Economics Math Music Speech EDAD 831 (Foundations) EDAD 859 (Legal) EDAD 955 (Law)	Computer Basics - ESU 10 French I - Franklin French II - Franklin French I - Gibbon French II - Gibbon French III - Holdrege Accounting II - Minden Creative Writing - Minden Intro to Psychology - Pleasanton Abnormal Psychology -Pleasanton Accounting I - SEM Intro to Ag - Wilcox

Tri-Valley School Offerings

Franklin Public Schools

FRENCH I: Full Year
French I is for the beginning student. It is designed for the student who is interested in being able to speak, write, and understand the French language through exercises, activities, and the study of people who speak French. Instruction is enhanced through videos and CDs of native speakers of French. Students will have written and oral exercises, quizzes and tests.

FRENCH II. Full Year
Prereq: French I
This is a continuation in the study of the French language. Exercises and activities are developed to increase the student's proficiency in the French language. Students will build on their vocabulary and grammar, improve their pronunciation and conversational skills. As in French I, instruction is enhanced through videos and CDs of native speakers. Students will have oral and written exercises, quizzes and tests.

FRENCH I: Full Year
The materials in the French I program provide a balanced attack on language-learning skills. While some sections are designed to strengthen all four skills, others concentrate heaavily on only one or two. Together they provide the integrated experience necessary for an ability to understand, speak, read, and write French.

FRENCH II. Full Year
Prereq: French I
French II is a continuation of French I. It builds upon the base of language proficiency attained at the first level and incorporates more cultural aspects of French-speaking countries around the world.

FRENCH III: 10 Hours Grades 11 &12
Prereq: Must have had a C average in French II
This course is a continuation of French II, with this introduction of advanced verb tenses and advanced grammatical constructions. Selections from great works of literature are read and discussed.

CREATIVE WRITING--one semester course (first semester only) for grades 11-12
Creative Writing develops different writing techniques in order to give the student basic creative writing tools. The various activities are designed to explore a number of aspects of stories, description, and point of view. Students will write a journal daily, will do a number of different activities, and will do a final project.

ACCOUNTING II--full year course for grades 11-12
Pre-requisite: Accounting I
Accounting II is an extension of Accounting I with the emphasis being placed on corporate accounting. Accounting II will utilize the computer to gain hands-on experience in solving computer application problems as used in business today. A second year of accounting will better prepare high school students in their quest for business administrative positions obtained through continued study beyond high school. The computer will be used extensively in class.

Introduction to Psychology: (First semester- HS and/or 3 college credits through CCC). Grades 11-12
This course covers the following topics: research methods, various career fields in psychology, intelligence, motivation, brain dysfunction, learning disabilities, mental health, stress, mental illness, and insanity.

 Abnormal Psychology: (Second semester- HS and/or 3 college credits through CCC). Grades 11-12
This course covers the following topics: research in psychology and counseling, abnormal behavior, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and society's laws in regard to the mental health profession.

Accounting I: (Full year Grades 10-12)

Accounting I will cover debit and credit transactions, how to start an accounting system, and how to journalize business transactions. The students will also learn what important financial statements a business uses and about payroll systems, taxes, and depreciation.

Introduction to Agriculture: Prerequisite - none Grades 9-12
Introduction to Agriculture is a beginning Ag Ed. This course consists of an introduction to FFA, soils, livestock selection, parliamentary procedure and record keeping. Students will also learn the fundamentals of arc and oxyacetylene welding.

Computer Basics: 10 - 12 Grade (Two Semesters)
Students entering this class should have good understanding of basic computer operations. Semester one focuses on hardware design and maintenance. Semester two targets software. This course will be a two day a week offering with off days being lab work at school site.

AUTO    100.0    Basic Shop Practices    3
Teaches shop safety practices and proper use of shop equipment, tools, hazardous materials, measuring tools, technical manuals and electronic equipment.  The course also teaches how to fill out a repair form and figure the flat rates needed to complete a given job.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (30/45/0/0)

ENGL    101.0    English Composition I     3
Prereq. Satisfactory ASSET or ACT score, or consent of instructor.
An exploration of personal, expository and persuasive writing.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

ENGL    102.0    Writing & Research     3
Prereq. Successful Completion of ENGL 101 or permission of instructor is required.
Focuses on writing extended research-based essays.  Emphasis is on research and organizational strategy, use and integration of multiple sources and the proper use of library resources.  A research paper is required.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

ENGL    237.0    Non-Western Literature (C, G)     3
Prereq. Completion or concurrent enrollment in a 100 level composition course is strongly suggested.
Contemporary literary works from a variety of countries and/or cultures.  A majority of the works will be literature in translation.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

INDT    101.0    Introduction to Technology (H)    3
Gives the student a broad overview of technology and the principles governing its development and implementation. Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (15/90/0/0/)

MATH    115.0    College Algebra    3
Prereq. MATH 114.0 or 4 semesters of high school algebra
An algebra survey which covers functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic; systems of equations; matrices; determinants; sequence; series and probability.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

MATH    202.0    Applied Statistics    3
Prereq. MATH 114.0
Introductory concepts of descriptive statistics, sampling, probability, binomial, hypotheses testing, normal, student, chi- square, F, goodness-of-fit and linear regression.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

MATH    206.0    Analytic Geometry & Calculus I    5
Prereq. MATH 141.0 or 4 years of high school mathematics and demonstrated proficiency
An introduction to analytic geometry, functions, continuity, differentiation and integration with applications.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1. (75/0/0/0)

MATH    207.0    Analytic Geometry & Calculus II    5
Prereq. MATH 206.0 or equivalent
Study of logarithmic, exponential, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions; methods of integration, improper integrals, infinite series and power series.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1. (75/0/0/0)

POLS    100.0    American Government (C, E, G)    3
Structure and functioning of the American political system.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

PSYC    101.0    Psychology of the Family     3
The family, its historical development and contemporary problems, including discussion of marriage and parenthood.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

SOCI    101.0    Introduction to Sociology    3
Human interaction and an analysis of culture, groups and social structure.  Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

SPAN    101.0    Beginning Spanish I (C,G)    5
Introduces students to the language and culture of the Hispanic world; basic vocabulary, grammar and conversation will be covered to develop written and spoken Spanish skills. Course is supplemented by practice in pronunciation laboratory. Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1. (75/15/0/0)

SPAN    102.0    Beginning Spanish II (C, G)    5
Prereq. SPAN 101.0 or 3 semesters of high school Spanish.
A continuation of SPAN 101.0. Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1. (75/15/0/0)

SPCH    111.0    Fundamentals of Public Speaking    3
A beginning college speech course. Study will include audience analysis, organizing and delivering several types of speeches, and group presentations. Unit Credits: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1. (45/0/0/0)

MUS 100GS - Introduction to Music - 3 hours
Prereq: none
A survey of music in its basic concepts covering a broad spectrum of world styles and eras.

ECON 100GS - Contemporary Economic Issues - 3 hours
Prereq: none
This course is designed to help the student acquire an understanding of the U.S. economy.

MATH 102 - College Algebra - 3 hours
Prereq: Math 101
Placement: ACT  ¸ 20** and 2 years of high school algebra
A college level algebra course which includes a study of linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, graphing of linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, systems of equations, matrices, sequences and series, and other selected topics all of which are necessary for the study of calculus.

SPCH 100GS - Fundamentals of Speech Communication - 3 hours
Prereq: none
Study and practice of principles of public speaking.

EDAD 831.  Social Foundations of Education  3 hours

This course provides insight into the relationship of education to the social order, a rationale for the underlying philosophy of education, and an understanding of how political theory and social forces provide for school organization and authority.

EDAD 859.  Legal Bases of Education  3 hours

A study of legal issues of significance for educators. An analysis is made of the source of law and court decisions affecting the operation of our schools. Areas of study include federal, state and local relationships, tort liability, control of curriculum, student rights and responsibilities, employment issues, discrimination, and separation of church and state.

EDAD 955.  The School Administrator and the Law  3 hours

This course is designed to provide the educational administrator with a view of the law governing the operation of schools in Nebraska. An emphasis will be placed on preventative law through building an understanding of legal issues facing the school administrator and avoiding possible litigation.  Issues deserving attention will include school district organization, meetings on the board of education, personnel administration, conducting hearings, developing board policies, student rights, discrimination, religious issues, and other current legal issues.