This course will continue to develop comprehension, composition, and grammar skills.  Students will use the entire writing process to develop skills in writing narratives, informative papers, persuasive essays, and research reporting using non-traditional materials. World literature including the in-depth study of novels and short stories is part of this course.

This course will help students develop real-world communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will use the entire composition process to develop skills in writing narratives and poetry, persuasive essays, interpretative essays, and research skills. There will be a strong focus on literary analysis, critical thinking skills, and respectful dialogue. This course includes preparation for English and reading sections of college entrance exams.

This course will help students develop reading, writing, and critical thinking skills which is a prerequisite for entry-level college courses.  The course will also focus on the reading of functional, literary, and narrative texts; speaking/listening; vocabulary; grammar usage and mechanics;  presentation skills; workplace writing; and study skills.

An AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of college-level literature. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Students will register and take the AP exam at the end of the year to determine possible college credits. Refer to the AP Credit Guide for college credit.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit
Prerequisites:  ACT English score of 17 or above.
Students will learn practices of successful academic writing. The curriculum will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, and the relationship between reading and writing.
3 WSU Credits - ENGL 1010 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit
Intermediate College Writing & Research focuses on combining writing and research skills. It will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers
4 WSU Credits - ENGL 2015 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.

Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, teacher & counselor recommendation
This course is intended to increase student understanding and achievement by increasing time, intensity and access to high-cognitive rigor for on-grade level core standards. Students who need a slower pace, additional instruction and exposure to the course content will benefit from the course. Students will become proficient in gaining and building success in math skills. This course reinforces Secondary Math 1 concepts and prepares students to enter Secondary Math 3.

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1
The focus of Secondary Mathematics 2 is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Secondary Mathematics 1 as organized into 6 critical areas.  These units are: Extending the number system; Quadratic functions and modeling; Expressions and equations; Applications of probability; Similarity; Right triangle trigonometry, and proof; Circles with and without coordinates.

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 2
This course will focus on pulling together and applying the accumulation of learning that students have from their previous math courses.  They will apply methods from probability and statistics, expanding their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions, they will expand their study of right triangle trigonometry and will bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems.

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 2, teacher & counselor recommendation
This course is for students who need a slower pace and additional instruction and exposure to the course content. Students will become proficient in gaining and building success in math and life skills, reinforcing Secondary Math 3 skills and preparing for college-level mathematics.

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 2
Inequalities (including absolute value and systems), systems of equations, matrices, and applications (word problems), functions (inverse, exponential, and logarithmic), variations, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations, parabolas, circles, quadratic formula, formulas, properties and applications of logarithms. An additional component of this course will be to achieve an appropriate ALEKS score to proceed to Math 1040 or Math 1050.

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1,2,3
This course will center on topics including best value, unit conversions, problem-solving techniques, financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, geometry, probability, and statistics.  Material will be introduced in the form of real-life problems. Prerequisite material will be incorporated as appropriate. First-semester topics will prepare students for CE Math 1030. Second-semester topics will include other math applications such as voting theory, cryptography, and/or graph theory.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1, 2, 3 with Average grade of "C"OR Math ACT Score 21 or higher OR Taken ALEKs Test with score of 30-45 within one year.

Inequalities (including absolute value and systems), systems of equations, applications, functions (inverse, exponential, and logarithmic), variation, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations, parabolas, circles, quadratic formula, formulas, properties and applications of logarithms. The course fee for this course includes homework software and math assistance from tutoring services.<br>4 WSU credits - MATH 1010 / WSU Elective - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1, 2, 3 with Average grade of "C"OR Math ACT Score 21 or higher OR Taken ALEKs Test with score of 46 or above within one year.

This course will center on topics including proportional reasoning, financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, geometry, probability, and statistics. Material will be introduced in the form of real-life problems. Prerequisite material will be incorporated as appropriate.
3 WSU credits - MATH 1030 / WSU Quantitative Literacy (QL) - General Ed.

CE Fees: SLCC Admissions and $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1, 2, 3 with Average grade of "C"OR Math ACT Score 22 or higher OR Taken ALEKs Test with score of 58 or above within one year.

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that explores concrete connections with everyday living.  Students will develop critical thinking skills with life-long application. Students will gather, graph, examine, compare and interpret data using technology, including graphing calculators or computer statistics software.  They will describe data and make informed decisions and predictions based on data.
3 SLCC credits - MATH 1040 / WSU Quantitative Literacy (QL) - General Ed

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit
Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1, 2, 3 with Average grade of "C"AND Math ACT Score 23 or higher OR Taken ALEKs Test with score of 55 or above OR WSU Accuplacer Test with CLM Score of 50-69 OR Passed CE Math 1010 with "C" or better.
Solving equations and inequalities; complex number; functions and their graphs; transformations of functions; inverse functions; polynomial functions; rational functions and asymptotes; exponential and logarithmic functions; exponential and logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay models; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; systems of inequalities; mathematical models and applications; counting techniques.
4 WSU credits - MATH 1050 / WSU Quantitative Literacy (QL) - General Ed.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

MATH 1060 is intended to prepare students for entry into the Calculus sequence by providing rigorous coverage of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and vector analysis.  For concurrent enrollment credit, students must successfully complete Math 1050 with a “C” or better.
2 USU credits - MATH 1060 / WSU Elective Credit

Math lab is designed to give students extra time to work on math in a setting with fewer students. Students have the opportunity for one-on-one time with a math teacher to get a better understanding of concepts and to get help with their assignments.

Prerequisite: B or above grade in previous Science class

AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students will cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes-energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. The workload and grading standards are those of a college class rather than a high school class. College credit may be obtained by successfully completing the course and by passing a required AP Examination in the Spring.
Refer to the AP Credit Guide for College credit.

Prerequisite: None
The Honors Biology curriculum is designed to present an examination of the living world and related societal issues. Emphasis is placed on the scientific process, cells and cell processes, human anatomy, genetics, evolution, and ecology. It will provide an in-depth, lab-oriented approach to the biological sciences with an emphasis on practical encounters. Honors Biology investigates biological organization starting at a molecular level and culminating with living organisms and their evolutionary history.

Prerequisite: None
Human Biology increases student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body systems. Emphasizes basic human physiology and provides students with an understanding of the human body in health and disease. Students will relate biological concepts based on cells, tissues, and organs to real-world applications.

Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to the tremendous diversity of life found in marine ecosystems. It is designed to illustrate the basic principles of evolution, ecology, physiology, and behavior of animal life. Laboratory practical work will be emphasized in both investigating living animal behavior and dissecting preserved specimens.

Prerequisite: B or above grade in previous Science class

AP Chemistry is an introductory COLLEGE-LEVEL chemistry course that provides students with a foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.
Refer to the AP Credit Guide for College credit.

Prerequisite: None

An introductory course for students with no previous chemistry background.  This is a lab oriented course which provides a background in chemistry for students interested in a career in science, engineering, medicine, nursing as well as those who would like to improve their basic scientific knowledge.  Students will learn about atomic structure and forces, chemical formulas and equations, and an introduction to nuclear chemistry, acid & bases, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry and Completion of Sec Math 2 - at least a "B" grade
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who require no more than one year of chemistry.
3 WSU Credits - CHEM 1110/WSU Physical Science (PS) - General Education

Prerequisite: None

Designed for students planning college majors in non-technical fields, (e.g. the arts, social sciences, education, or business).  The mathematical techniques used in this class include Algebra and some Trigonometry.  The course is designed to encourage students to integrate physical-related ideas into their ways of thinking about the world and provide some of the tools needed to make intelligent decisions in a science-based culture.  Emphasis is a problem-solving approach to motion, energy, heat, matter, sound, light, and electricity.

Prerequisite: None

This course will focus on the scientific study of plants and their relationship to the environment. In this course students will investigate the evolutionary history of plant life on Earth, as well as analyze and evaluate the interactions between people and plants, focusing on how plants are used in medicine, industry, food, and culture.

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the tremendous diversity in Kingdon Animalia. It is designed to illustrate the basic principles of evolution, ecology, physiology, and behavior of animal life. The class will focus attenion on evolutionary relationships, classification, anatomical structure and function, and roles in the environment. Laboratory practical work will be emphasized in both investigating living animal behavior and dissecting preserved specimens.

Prerequisite: None
This class will use the general application of math and science to analyze and study the characteristics and behavior of different types of materials such as composites (lightweight and high strength products such as materials used in the making of aircrafts), ceramics, polymers, and metals. The material taught in this class will be done through labs and discussions.

CE Fees $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Previous Science & Math courses with a passing grade of C or above. ACT score of 17 or higher, on the English portion (or pass the SLCC English Placement test)
This non-majors course will cover a broad survey of living diversity from bacteria to plants and animals. It will introduce students to cell structure and physiology, inheritance, evolution and classification. This class will focus on the integration of biological science into daily events by studying cellular level phenomena, evolutionary relationships, and heritable patterns. Laboratory study, experimentation, and analysis will be completed to illustrate important biological principles and provide a hands-on experience in general biology.
3 SLCC Credits - BIO 1010/WSU Life Science (LS) - General Education

CE Fees: WSU CE Fees $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
A brief survey of physics at the introductory level.  Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, thermodynamics, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity.
3 WSU Credits - PHYS 1010/WSU Physical Science (PS) - General Education

CE Fees: WSU CE Fees $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
In this course foundational concepts of nutrition will be taught at an accelerated pace and level. Students will expand their understanding of science, as well as focus on personal dietary principles and life-long health and well-being in the modern environment.
3 WSU Credits - NUTR 1010/WSU Life Science (LS) - General Education
 $100 Course textbook is required.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
A study of the interrelated systems that constitute the earth’s surface environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. This course is taught in-person on the NUAMES Davis Campus (by WSU Professor)
3 WSU Credits - GEOG 1000/WSU Physical Science (PS) - General Education

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None

Fundamental principles of geology emphasizing physical aspects of the Earth including earth materials, plate tectonics, and the effects of water, wind and ice on the Earth’s surface. Useful for all students, and recommended as the first geology course for students with majors/minors in geosciences, science teaching, archaeology, and pre-engineering.
3 WSU Credits - GEOG 1110/WSU Physical Science (PS) - General Education

CE Fees: WSU CE Fees $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to prepare students who are interested in health careers for advanced courses and training. Includes Human Anatomy and Physiology, Diseases and Disorders, and  Medical Terminology, The class will discuss some health career options, do organ dissections, and has a possibility of attending a cadaver lab.
5 WSU Credits - HTHS 1101 and HTHS 1104/WSU Elective Credit - General Education

The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in life.  Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of democracy in the United States.  Upon completion of this course, students will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the US political system.

This course devotes attention to the basic geographic, economic, social, and historic developments in the United States, with particular emphasis on the events of the 20th Century.  It also helps students develop an understanding of the Constitution, the American system of government, and the legal system as well as an appreciation of the major ethical considerations supported by American society over time.

Students will learn about the contributions of major cultures and societies over time in the five major regions of the world: Middle East/North Africa, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  The course stresses the diverse economic, political, religious, and social systems that have shaped major world events and movements within these regions both past and present.

This Advanced Placement, college level course, highlights the nature of changes, the causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. Relevant factual knowledge, in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence, focuses on the past thousand years of global experience. Daily reading and study outside of class is required. College credit is available by passing the AP test.
Refer to the AP Credit Guide for College credit.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

You will receive 1.0 History credits toward graduation for NUAMES.
The course concentrates on major social, cultural, economic, and political  developments as they unfold in the nation's history. Students will apply their historical analysis during class discussions, mock trials, debates, team presentations, and more. Persuasive writing and speaking skills are emphasized. This may be taken to complete the American Institutions requirement (grade of C or better required for Weber State credit).
3 WSU Credits - HIST 1700 / WSU American Institutions (AI) - General Ed.

The major focus is to acquaint the students with the world of flight and space travel.  The course covers the following:  the history of flight; aerodynamics and aerodynamics testing; flight systems; astronautics; space life sciences; aerospace materials; systems engineering.

In this class we’ll build fun things. This class follows the discovery of electricity, and progresses by making and using the basic tools and inventions that bring us to the state of electronics today. Along the way we’ll learn electrical pioneers such as Alesandro Volta, Andre Ampere, George Ohm, and others. We’ll build things like batteries, capacitors, and motors. This course sets a foundation for more advanced studies such as the Digital Electronics AI course.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

This class is required for all students who will take higher-level courses like EP, Architecture, Aerospace, and Capstone. This is an introductory course that develops student problem-solving skills. Students will learn to use 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for architecture and engineering part design. They will learn problem-solving design processes and how they are used in industry.  Students will be exposed to the techniques learned and equipment used by architects and engineers throughout the United States. The techniques covered in this class will be based on standards from both Mechanical and Architectural disciplines. Membership in TSA and/or Robotics is encouraged.
7 WSU credits - PDD 1010(3 Credits), IDT 1050(3 Credits), CM 1100(1 credit) / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: CE CAD Engineering 1A &1B
This course is a year-long course that prepares students for careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. This course includes instruction in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to design and model a small residential home with an emphasis on residential methods and materials of construction, codes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students will learn print reading, interpretation of graphical symbols and line types, and understand construction terminology.

6 WSU credits - ARCH 1350 (3 credits), CM 1150 (3 credits) / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: CE Arch Engineering 2A & 2B
This course is a year-long course that prepares students for careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. This course includes instruction in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to design and model a small residential home with an emphasis on residential methods and materials of construction, codes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students will learn print reading, interpretation of graphical symbols and line types, and understand construction terminology.

7 WSU credits - CM 2360 (3 credits), CM 1310 (4 credits)/ WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Digital Electronics (Intro to AI Artificial Intelligence)  This course begins with the basics of electronics, moves into components, and then into circuit construction, building  power supplies and circuit testers while learning soldering basics. We learn number systems and waveforms, and about how computers combine electronic components to perform artificial intelligence. We design a lot of electrical circuits, such as basic computer memory, binary clocks, calculators, etc. And we learn how to program whole circuits into integrated circuits. This class preps you for the age of automation, it is also the highest paying field of all Engineering Fields. Membership in TSA and/or Robotics is encouraged.

6 WSU credits - ECE 1000 (2 credits), ECE 2700 (4 credits) / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

This course provides an overview of engineering and engineering technology.  Students develop problem-solving skills by tackling real-world engineering problems.  Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people.  Through theory and practical hands-on experiences, students address the emerging social and political consequences of technological change. Membership in TSA and/or Robotics is encouraged.

2 WSU credits - ENG 1000 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Offered only in the spring.

Beginner programming class for students with little to no programming experience. Students will learn the basics of computers, programming, and algorithms using Python & HTML.
4 WSU Credits - CS 1030 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: CS 1030 CE with a "C" or better OR AP Computer Science Principles Exam score of 3 or better. Offered only in the fall.

This course reviews and builds on concepts from Computer Science Principles. Using Python, students will work on intermediate programming topics to gain a better understanding of object-oriented programming, software design, and computer applications.
4 WSU Credits - CS 1400 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: CS 1400 Computer Programming with a "C" or better

This advanced course is object-oriented computer programming. It is intended to serve both as an introductory course for computer science majors and as a substantial services course for people who will major in other disciplines that require significant involvement with computing such as engineering. A primary objective is to teach students how to write logically structured, well-documented computer programs. The language for this course is currently C++. This course is taught by WSU as a concurrent enrollment course.
4 WSU Credits - CS 1410 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: CS 1410 AND Math 1080 or Math 1050 AND Math 1060
General principles of common data structures and design of efficient algorithms. Topics include: arrays, linked-lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, tables, storage and retrieval structures, searching, sorting, hashing, and algorithmic analysis. Emphasis will be on abstraction, efficiency, reusable code, and object-oriented implementation. This course is taught by WSU as a concurrent enrollment course.
4 WSU Credits - CS 2420 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit Only offered in the Spring.

Prerequisite: CS 1410 AND Math 1080 or Math 1050 AND Math 1060
This course will provide a comprehensive view of Cybersecurity across an organization. You will learn how to use features of modern operating systems to enhance an organization's security, understand inherent weaknesses in wireless and wired networks, and be better equipped to protect your employer's and your own information. As a prerequisite to advanced topics in ethical hacking, incident response and digital forensics, you will also learn about Cybersecurity career paths and how to further develop your skills in these areas.
3 WSU Credits - NET 1400 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit Only offered in the Spring.

Prerequisite:
Study of hardware and software components through managing programs, directories, files, and disks. Includes integrating applications, customizing windows, and managing printing.
3 WSU Credits - NET 2200/ WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit Only offered in the Fall.

Prerequisite:
This course gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the Linux operating system. Students gain system-level experience through problem-solving exercises at the command line and in the graphical user interface (GUI). By the end of the course, students will have learned the major, essential, command-line commands necessary to be accomplished users of Linux.
3 WSU Credits - NET 2210/ WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit Only offered in the Fall.

Prerequisite:
Local area networking concepts including needs analysis, applications, topologies and configurations, and troubleshooting using hands-on labs. Packet tracer and other network management tools will be reviewed.
3 WSU Credits - NET 2300/ WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

This course helps each student adopt a personal life-style that will help them achieve physical fitness through correct concepts of flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, strength, weight control, and nutrition and stress management.  This class is required once for every student.

Students will acquire skills in a variety of lifetime activities that contribute to sustain fitness and well-being.  Skills and activities offer position ways to cope with stress and contribute to the quality of life.  Individual, dual, and team sports activities are included, with the emphasis on activities offering lifelong participation opportunities.

This class is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors that have taken Fit for Life and would like to continue with physical education classes. The importance of both mental and physical health will be covered in the class. There is a yoga mat required for this class.

This class is centered around creating the connection between mindfulness and physical wellbeing. Each class will include lessons to build an understanding of the effects of stress on the body, improve stress management skills, and develop practical cognitive coping and resiliency skills. Each class period will include physical activity that connects the cognitive lessons with physical activities to promote wellness.

A physical activity course that allows students to learn and develop the skills needed to safely enjoy hiking through the use of trail resources. Paretns/Guardians are required to join the myDSD Canvas to know the expected meeting times and places for hikes. Depending on schedule needs, this course may take place outside of the regular school day and will have an online component.

This health course emphasizes the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young people. The class is a comprehensive program of interrelated components designed to assist students in the lifelong process of choosing and enjoying a HEALTHY LIFE–STYLE.

This year-long course is for students interested in the medical field & covers required 0.5 Health graduation credit. Class covers career possibilities in therapeutic, diagnostic, information & biotechnological  health care, & informs students of educational options available in health science & health technology programs. Instruction includes beginning anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, diseases, & disorders. The course prepares students for the medical anatomy & physiology course &/or a variety of health technology programs.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
This class is a great starting point for those who are interested in the medical field, law enforcement, EMT, or anyone who wants to know how to respond in an emergency situation. Meets the needs of the non-healthcare professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. This course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuers.
3 WSU Credits - RHS 2300 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit; Must purchase CE textbook

Prerequisite: CE Medical Anatomy & Physiology or AP or CE Biology
This course is designed for students wishing to explore the interdisciplinary nature of health care using case study models.  Each case study focuses on a disease process.  Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and a study of a variety of health professionals including their educational and training requirements.  Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management, and prevention.  The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care.
3 WSU Credits - HTSH 1120 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU CE Fees $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to prepare students who are interested in health careers for advanced courses and training. Includes Human Anatomy and Physiology, Diseases and Disorders, and  Medical Terminology, The class will discuss some health career options, do organ dissections, and has a possibility of attending a cadaver lab.
5 WSU Credits - HTHS 1101 and HTHS 1104/WSU Elective Credit - General Education

The class will explore the world of digital photography and photo editing, beginning with artistic expression. The class will work to understand the functions of a DSLR camera and how to use those functions to create and make compositionally meaningful photos. Students will use the computer to manipulate photos using  Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, as well as other Adobe editing tools to manipulate, print, and edit their final images. Digital camera required.

This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the graphic design industry.  It is intended to serve as a starting point for several pathways including Digital Media, Graphics and Printing, 3D Animation and Game Development.  This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: creative design & layout, typography, color, related software, and computer and professional skills.

Drawing focuses on black and white or monochromatic rendering from life, pictures, masterworks, and imagination.  With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher level thinking and art related technology skills.  Some experience in art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
Course Fee: $20 

Painting 1 includes wet and dry color media with processes such as transparent and opaque painting that focuses on the operations of color. Students develop perceptual skills, graphic skills and skills of observing and evaluating works of art. Students develop compositional skills by learning and applying visual concepts that apply to color.
Course Fee: $20 

Prerequisite: Painting 1
Painting 1 includes wet and dry color media with processes such as transparent and opaque painting that focuses on the operations of color. Students develop perceptual skills, graphic skills and skills of observing and evaluating works of art. Students develop compositional skills by learning and applying visual concepts that apply to color.
Course Fee: $20 

CE Fees: $5 per credit, WSU Art Kit Required
Prerequisite: None
Through lectures, reading, and gallery visits, students will learn various processes and techniques of art making, develop an understanding of the functions of art, learn the basic vocabulary for describing visual art, and general historical understanding of the role art has played in our society.
3 Credits ART 1010 - WSU Creative Art (CA) General Ed

CE Fees: $5 per credit, WSU Art Kit Required

Prerequisite: Art Foundations 1 or 2 OR Drawing 1
This course is a semester college-level course. Studio Art introduces students to the relationships between seeing, thinking and making, which are central to artistic practice. This course incorporates studio work, artistic research, individual and group discussions and critiques, as well as slide lectures and presentations. It is designed to help students gain an understanding of the fundamentals of visual art. Students will learn drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques and will review the fundamentals of design. The history of art and contemporary artistic practice will be discussed. Outside of class assignments and class critiques are an important part of this course.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit
Prerequisite: None
Through lectures, reading, and gallery visits, students will learn various processes and techniques of art making, develop an understanding of the functions of art, learn the basic vocabulary for describing visual art, and general historical understanding of the role art has played in our society.
3 WSU Credits - MUSC 1010 / WSU Creative Art - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit
Prerequisite: None
Learn the process and history of game development. Students will design their own games in small groups, including game mechanics, art creation, and testing. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and project-based experience of fundamental gaming development concepts relating to STEM. These concepts include game design, scripting, analyzing digital assets and graphic resources, animations, understanding hardware and software, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and project management.
3 WSU Credits -  / WSU Creative Art (CA) - General Ed

Prerequisite: Driving permit required prior to the 1st day of class.
Course Fees: $180 During the school year or $265 during summer semester

The course content is delivered through Canvas online ONLY.

Driver Education is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary for safe driving. By Utah state law, students must pass every requirement in driver education with 80% minimum score to be eligible for a driver license (classroom course, final exam, driving practice and road test). **Parent/guardian involvement is required by Utah law for driver education.
See all requirements here.

This course is designed to teach students to skillfully manage personal financial decisions and transactions. Students will receive a knowledge base as well as opportunities for application through simulated activities. The basics of checking, credit, savings, investing, consumer loans, and insurance will be discussed. Students will use this knowledge and related skills to take individual responsibility for personal economic well-being.  This class is required for graduation.

Prerequisite: None
This is the class that helps you learn everything you need to survive with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Access all in one semester. Students may earn CE credit and are given the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certifications. Membership in FBLA is encouraged.

3 Credits - WEB 1700/WSU General Ed. Elective

Prerequisite: None
Business Management is not just about managing, but also about accounting, marketing, supply chain, human resources, entrepreneurship, economics, and business plans. Students will work in small groups throughout the semester to develop a simple business idea and plan as they learn about each part of running a small business. All students can benefit regardless of their future endeavors.
3 Credits - BSAD 1010/WSU General Ed. Elective

Prerequisite: None
This course presents an overview of entrepreneurship and helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset; to identify problems and opportunities and to formulate viable entrepreneurial solutions.<br>3 Credits - ENTR 1002/WSU General Ed. Elective

Prerequisite: none
Students will review the basic elements and concepts of double entry accounting systems. Skills will include a knowledge of maintaining manual records within the accounting cycle, entering transactions in journals; posting to ledgers; compiling end of period worksheets; adjusting and closing entries; statements and reports and banking activities. We will be learning using an online accounting system.

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 
Students will review the basic elements and concepts of double entry accounting systems. Skills will include a knowledge of maintaining manual records within the accounting cycle, entering transactions in journals; posting to ledgers; compiling end of period worksheets; adjusting and closing entries; statements and reports and banking activities. We will be learning using an online accounting system.

First year Spanish is an exciting introduction to this wonderful and most useful language. Communicative skills will be acquired primarily through interactive stories that require students to participate in various ways. Students will have a daily opportunity to use the language, and as they work, they will gain confidence and competence. A positive class atmosphere will provide students a comfortable and safe learning experience.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1
Second year Spanish is an exciting and challenging continuation in the wonderful world of the Spanish language. Communicative skills will be enhanced through interactive stories that require students to participate in various ways. Class activities will be fun and relevant. Students will have a daily opportunity to use the language, and as they work, they will gain confidence and competence.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None

Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.

CE Fees: $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None

Continuation of SPAN 1010. Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.

Prerequisite: none
Students will review the basic elements and concepts of double entry accounting systems. Skills will include a knowledge of maintaining manual records within the accounting cycle, entering transactions in journals; posting to ledgers; compiling end of period worksheets; adjusting and closing entries; statements and reports and banking activities. We will be learning using an online accounting system.

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 
Students will review the basic elements and concepts of double entry accounting systems. Skills will include a knowledge of maintaining manual records within the accounting cycle, entering transactions in journals; posting to ledgers; compiling end of period worksheets; adjusting and closing entries; statements and reports and banking activities. We will be learning using an online accounting system.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.

Prerequisite: None

This course will enlighten the students about their world. It will look at “then, now, and the why’s” of our world. Students will have a chance to learn and understand the social economics and political events as they happened. The class will use maps, magazines, newspapers, TV and internet to explore our world.

Prerequisite: Must be on track for graduation.

Davis Technical College and Ogden Weber Technology College offer a wide variety of technical education programs.  

Utech Registration & Course Fees may be required

Prerequisite: Internship application is required.

This exciting course prepares students to become successful employees in the workforce while exploring career interests as they work with professionals in the community. The course curriculum focuses on developing employable skills and creating a professional portfolio so students can be career-ready! Internships could include: Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Computer Science & IT, Programming & Software Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Law & Public Safety, or K-6 Teaching.

For more information, see the Internship page.

Prerequisite: None

This class gives students a better understanding of what a police officer does, how laws affect them and what is expected of them as citizens. Most lessons are taught in the classroom. Some lessons will have actual police situations explained or presented to them. Some of the major points covered in this class include juvenile law and school rules, civil law vs. criminal law, reasonable suspicion/probably cause, arrest & court procedures, dating violence, K-9 demo, identity theft, internet safety, investigations, alcohol & drug awareness, sexual assault awareness, crimes against property & persons, escalation of force and traffic stops & DUI.

Prerequisite: none
This introductory psychology course exposes students to a variety of topics all related to the study of human behaviors and mental processes! Topics include: the brain and behavior, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, cognition, and memory.

Prerequisite: None

Robotics and Automation is a lab-based, hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical and programming principles.  Students will learn to design, build, program and control robotic devices by applying science, technology, engineering and math concepts.  A rigorous study and application of: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators, mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineer documentation. Industrial automation, robotic applications and career opportunities will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: Robotics 1

Robotics and Automation is a lab-based, hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical and programming principles.  Students will learn to design, build, program and control robotic devices by applying science, technology, engineering and math concepts.  A rigorous study and application of: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators, mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineer documentation. Industrial automation, robotic applications and career opportunities will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: This class is for students who are elected to various student body and class officers.

The purpose of the Student Government & Leadership class is to instruct student elected leaders in the areas of personal values, diversity, responsibility, leadership, and teamwork while practicing etiquette and activity planning.

Prerequisite: This class is for students who are elected to various student body and class officers.

Teacher assistants provide an important service to the school by helping the teachers in the classroom. Students must complete a form with the teacher’s approval signature on it. This form is available in the counseling office. Excellent attendance, grades, and citizenship are required. Students will be trained in the responsibilities and procedures of working with the teacher in the classrooms. This class gives elective credit but does not count in the GPA. It is graded Pass/Fail.

Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

No prior journalism experience is required. Yearbook/newspaper focuses on developing journalistic skills of interviewing, writing, photography, and design to create professional-level newspapers each month as well as the school yearbook. The curriculum includes writing assignments for everyone, as well as assignments pertaining to specific staff requirements. Students will have homework requirements and may be expected to cover after school events such as dances, club activities, and other meetings.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: Digital Media 1
This course builds upon the skills learned in Digital Media 1. Students will create and learn digital media applications while focusing on elements of animation, audio, video, and digital imaging for various formats.
3 WSU Credits - COMM 2250 / WSU Creative Art (CA) Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: none
A class that teaches you the fundamentals of "peopling,"  Interpersonal Communication explores the dynamics of personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on the practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members. This course requires an out-of-class service project commitment.
3 WSU Credits - COMM 2110 / WSU Humanities (HU) Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: none
This class is an introduction to three major literary genres–-- fiction, poetry, and drama–--drawn from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature–reading more generally– can behave a meaningful part of their daily lives. Curriculum is designed to introduce students to various ways of reading, thinking, and writing about literature.
3 WSU Credits - ENGL 2200 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: none
CE Psychology is an introductory course to the science of human behavior and mental processes. We will discuss the brain, genetics/epigenetics, sensory systems, states of consciousness, learning, memory, development, intelligence, mental illness, and many other exciting topics. Particular emphasis will be put on relating this knowledge to one’s life and to the understanding of others.
3 WSU Credits - PSYCH 1010 / WSU Social Sciences (SS) Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: none
CE Human Development through the Lifespan is an introductory course that addresses the developmental aspects of individuals across the lifespan. Course content encompasses the study of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental changes of the healthy individual in the context of the family and society. It emphasizes and demonstrates the vital connections between theory, research, and application.
3 WSU Credits - CHF 1500 / WSU Social Sciences (SS) Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit; Must purchase CE textbook

Prerequisite: CE Medical Anatomy & Physiology or AP or CE Biology
This course is designed for students wishing to explore the interdisciplinary nature of health care using case study models.  Each case study focuses on a disease process.  Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and a study of a variety of health professionals including their educational and training requirements.  Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management, and prevention.  The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care.
3 WSU Credits - HTSH 1120 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
This class is a great starting point for those who are interested in the medical field, law enforcement, EMT, or anyone who wants to know how to respond in an emergency situation. Meets the needs of the non-healthcare professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. This course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuers.
3 WSU Credits - RHS 2300 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to provide skill development to promote academic success, executive functioning, social development, testing strategies, core strategies that enable students to write more effectively, comprehend text more fully and quickly, and diagnose and solve test questions more accurately. Students will be introduced to NUAMES resources, time management, study skills, and college and career exploration. The goal is that by mastering the strategies taught in this course, NUAMES students will be better prepared for standardized tests including the ACT Test, the rigors of NUAMES High School, and future university coursework.
3 WSU Credits - FYE 1105 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Course Fees: $5 per credit.

Prerequisite: None
Students can utilize this course to complete their Senior Capstone Project in any field of Engineering. Students will research, develop, test and analyze designs using criteria such as cost, effectiveness, safety, human factors, and ethics. Effective technical communication skills, including written, oral and graphic will be developed. Membership in TSA and/or Robotics is encouraged.
3 WSU Credits PPD 2830 - WSU Elective Credit General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
An introduction to automotive shop safety, pollution prevention, hazardous waste handling, Internet-based electronic service information, diagnostic scan tools, ASE certifications, safety inspection certifications, emissions inspection certifications, developing job interview skills, and resume writing. Note: This course is a prerequisite for all automotive service courses.
3 WSU Credits - AUTO 1000 / WSU Elective Credit - General Ed.

CE Fees: WSU $5 per credit

Prerequisite: None
The course will cover the history of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), focusing on the recent developments of the small UAS (sUAS), and the future of this emerging technology in commercial applications. Topics will include flight and ground safety, regulations, and flying skills required for both rotary and fixed wing sUAS. This course will prepare you to take the FAA certification exam for a commercial remote pilot.

3 USU Credits - UAS 1900 / USU Elective Credit - General Ed.

Prerequisite: None
Business Management is not just about managing, but also about accounting, marketing, supply chain, human resources, entrepreneurship, economics, and business plans. Students will work in small groups throughout the semester to develop a simple business idea and plan as they learn about each part of running a small business. All students can benefit regardless of their future endeavors.
3 Credits - BSAD 1010/WSU General Ed. Elective

Prerequisite: None
This course presents an overview of entrepreneurship and helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset; to identify problems and opportunities and to formulate viable entrepreneurial solutions.<br>3 Credits - ENTR 1002/WSU General Ed. Elective

The purpose of this course is to provide students exposure to skills directed toward academic performance and success. These skills include planning and prioritizing, organization, initiation of work, increasing working memory, and time management. Students will also develop skills in the areas of self-monitoring, flexible thinking, and stress management. Students will complete self-assessments, engage in self-reflection, and be offered tools that will enable practice and proficiency in each of the skill areas. The goal of this course is to offer students time to practice these skills to support their performance at NUAMES.

Prerequisite:
Parents may release students for religious instruction or other school-approved activities in any of the 8 class periods on either Block A or Block B throughout the regular school day.

The purpose of this course is to provide students exposure to skills directed toward academic performance and success. These skills include planning and prioritizing, organization, initiation of work, increasing working memory, and time management. Students will also develop skills in the areas of self-monitoring, flexible thinking, and stress management. Students will complete self-assessments, engage in self-reflection, and be offered tools that will enable practice and proficiency in each of the skill areas. The goal of this course is to offer students time to practice these skills to support their performance at NUAMES.

This course will be put on each student's schedule for the year. Students will meet with their Capstone Advisory Teacher once per quarter to ensure they are on track to present their Capstone Portfolio by their senior year at NUAMES.

The NUAMES Early College Program is available to 11th and 12th grade students that meet admissions requirements, meet with WSU Dual Enrollment Advisors, and register for classes at Weber State University. Full Tuition and Fees apply to courses taken in the Early College Program. Scholarships are part of the program. Students add this course number as a placeholder in their NUAMES schedule for the time they will be attending Weber State University courses.

Prerequisite: Must be on track for graduation.

Davis Technical College and Ogden Weber Technology College offer a wide variety of technical education programs.  

Utech Registration & Course Fees may be required

Prerequisite: Driving permit required prior to the 1st day of class.
Course Fees: $180 During the school year or $265 during summer semester

The course content is delivered through Canvas online ONLY.

Driver Education is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary for safe driving. By Utah state law, students must pass every requirement in driver education with 80% minimum score to be eligible for a driver license (classroom course, final exam, driving practice and road test). **Parent/guardian involvement is required by Utah law for driver education.
See all requirements here.

This version of the class is completed ONLINE through Canvas. There is a required exam that will need to be taken in person with the teacher.

This course is designed to teach students to skillfully manage personal financial decisions and transactions. Students will receive a knowledge base as well as opportunities for application through simulated activities. The basics of checking, credit, savings, investing, consumer loans, and insurance will be discussed. Students will use this knowledge and related skills to take individual responsibility for personal economic well-being.  This class is required for graduation.

This course will be completed through Canvas.

This course helps each student adopt a personal life-style that will help them achieve physical fitness through correct concepts of flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, strength, weight control, and nutrition and stress management.  This class is required once for every student.

This course will be taught online through Canvas.

This health course emphasizes the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young people. The class is a comprehensive program of interrelated components designed to assist students in the lifelong process of choosing and enjoying a HEALTHY LIFE–STYLE.

This course will be taken ONLINE through Canvas.

Provides exploration in many forms of visual arts and skill development using elements and principles of art.  Abilities and skills will cover a wide range of instructional activities.  Students will have an opportunity to create original works of art using paint, colored pencils, scratchboard, graphite and pen and ink.