Emphasizes cause/effect between man and the environment and also between social groups. Focus is placed on the development of culture and how culture interacts within the major themes of geography, location, place, regions, movement, and many environment interaction. Research projects, involving the gathering of resources beyond the classroom, will be required and strong writing skills are recommended.

Emphasizes cause/effect between man and the environment and also between social groups. Focus is placed on the development of culture and how culture interacts within the major themes of geography: location, place, regions, movement, and man / environment interaction
 
 

A history of the world from primitive man in Egypt, China, India, Africa and America to the Greek and Roman periods; the Age of Monarch, Industrial Progress, era of revolution, Nationalism and Imperialism up: the present events in history.
 
 

Focuses upon cause/effect in man's past, emphasizing "prime movers" - phenomena that have literally coerced man to develop in a certain manner. Critical thinking skills developed through problem solving. Visual aids used to clarify concepts and events. Book reports and a research paper are assigned. Designed for college bound students.
 
 

Studies record of America's history from the 1860's to the present. Help students understand the present and prepare for the future. Students are stimulated to study motives and viewpoints and to become wiser, more democratic citizens.
 
 

This class is offered in conjunction with Blinn College American History I / II, Course HIST 1301, / 1302.
 
 

Emphasis is placed upon: the development and nature of the Constitution of the U.S.; a study of the Congress, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch of Government; also rights of the states, political parties, election, civil rights, state and local government. The student of free enterprise and its place in affecting local, state and national governments.
 
 

Exceeds the traditional survey course by including a more in-depth study of each of the four major essential elements. More independent study and projects are required with greater emphasis on analyzing cause and effect, evaluating the impact of decisions, and reasoning logically. A Senate or House committee debate simulation, study of Supreme Court cases, and a study of current campaign issues and candidates is included.
 
 

This class is offered in conjunction with Blinn College American Government / Federal, GOVT 2305. Students must pass the TASP test at Blinn College and register through Blinn College.
 
 

Study of our economic system that is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decisions rather than by state control, and by prices, production and the distribution of goods that are determined in a free manner.
 
 

Psychology encompasses broad areas of research about human behavior. The goal of this course is to create active intellectual and emotional involvement by the student while learning about the social science of psychology. This course is available to students who want to understand themselves and others better.