KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – KIRKWOOD REGIONAL CENTER
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Companion & Stand-Alone Courses
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Companion Courses are often stand-alone courses offered by the collective decision of our
partner districts. They may meet the need of something that is being missed back in your home
school while you attend a Career Academy or simply an offering that your local district is not able to
offer. It could also be a class that enhances or is complimentary to the experience you are receiving
in your Career Academy.
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Companion Courses meet in the mornings from 9 –10 a.m. and in the afternoons from 12:30 – 1:30
p.m., or may be offered during an Career Academy time from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. if
they are also one of the Career Academy classes.
Stand-Alone Courses are offered for those students not wanting a year-long Career
Academy experience yet desiring an option for taking a college credit class while having access to
any transportation provided by a partner district.
Courses are subject to change. Your district may elect to delete some of these courses from their plan of study due to conflict with their
own offerings.
AM/PM
Companion Courses
Companion Courses
Composition I
Composition II
How College Works
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Computers
9:00a Fall
9:00a Spring
9:00a and 12:30p Fall and Spring
12:30p Spring
12:30p Fall
AM/PM
Stand-Alone Classes
*PSEO Iowa PM Fall
1:30 – 2:45 or 3:30 – 4:45 pm
*PSEO Iowa PM Spring
1:30-2:45 or 3:30-4:45 pm
7:30a and 1:30p Fall and Spring
Credit
Hours
Course
Numbers
3
3
3
3
3
ENG-105
ENG-106
SDV-102
BUS-102
CSC-110
Course
Numbers
Stand-Alone Classes
CHIN:1115
Beginning Chinese I
3
Beginning Chinese II
3
Business Innovation
3
MGT-112
1:30p Fall
7:30a & 1:30p Spring
Calculus I
Career Decision Making
4
3
MAT-210
SDV-170
7:30a – 8:30a Fall and Spring
Computer Software Engineering (CSE)
3
CIS-450
7:30a & 12:30p Spring
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
SPC-101
7:30a & 1:30p Fall
7:30a Fall
7:30a Fall
1:30p Spring
How College Works
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
Statistics
3
3
3
4
SDV-102
SOC-110
PSY-111
MAT-157
CHIN:1116
BUS-102 | Introduction to Business | 3 College Credits
Focuses on American and global business and introduces the student to each primary facet of operating a business. This course will
help the student understand economic, social and political influences that affect business success.
CHIN: 1115 | Beginning Chinese I | 3 College Credits
This is the first level of an introductory course offered by The University of Iowa on Modern Standard Chinese designed to develop
students’ functional language ability. This course lays groundwork for the study of Chinese, including basics of the sound and writing
systems, as well as useful daily expressions. Students will be able to develop communicative skills in Chinese, explore Chinese
cultural practices and perspectives, make connections and comparisons between various cultures and interact with Chinese speakers in
the local communities.
CHIN: 1116 | Beginning Chinese II | 3 College Credits
This is the first level of an introductory course offered by The University of Iowa on Modern Standard Chinese designed for students who
have successfully completed Beginning Chinese I or its equivalent. This course will help advance learners’ knowledge of Modern
Standard Chinese to a higher level. it aims to enhance students' language skills and cultural knowledge. Upon completion of this course,
students who pass the placement test will be qualified to enroll in First-year Chinese, 2nd semester at The University of Iowa.
CIS-450 | Computer Software Engineering | 3 College Credits
Develops computational thinking, generates excitement for career paths utilizing computing, and introduces professional tools to foster
creativity and collaboration. Develops programming expertise and explores the functionality of the Internet. Creates projects and solves
problems associated with computing including application development, visualization of data, cybersecurity and simulation.
CSC-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 College Credits
Familiarizes the student with business, personal and industrial uses of microcomputers. Broad-based overview of microcomputer
topics is presented; concepts of storage media, file organization and data representation are also presented. The fundamentals of
computer problem solving and programming are discussed.
ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 College Credits
Develops expository writing with emphasis on organization, supporting details, style, vocabulary and library research skills. Placement
score of 70-98 Compass or 18-30 ACT
ENG-106 | Composition II | 3 College Credits
Teaches precise and responsible use of research tools. Requires critical analysis of reading materials, audience and self when
communicating content material. Develops students' ability to use effective and ethical arguments. Prerequisite of ENG-105 Composition
I.
MAT-157 | Statistics | 4 College Credits
Focuses on descriptive statistics (mean, medium, mode, standard deviation and variance) and introduces correlation and linear
regression. Emphasizes inferential statistics and probability distributions as applied to confidence intervals, hypothesis testing of mean
and standard deviation, and applications to Business and other fields.
MAT-210 | Calculus I | 4 College Credits
Includes limits, derivative, differentiation, the differential elementary applications of calculus and introduction to integration.
Prerequisite: MAT-136 (Trig and Analytic Geometry), 30+ on ACT Math or 51-99 on Compass Trigonometry
MGT-112 | Business Innovation | 3 College Credits
Applies creativity and innovation to manage projects in conjunction with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
mentors from local businesses. Provides an experiential learning environment designed to foster development of entrepreneurial
leadership skills through strategic development and execution.
PSY-111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 College Credits
Introduces the scientific study of mental processes and behavior with emphasis on the nervous system, learning and memory,
cognition, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, personality, intelligence, stress, psychological disorders and therapy, and
social influence. Stresses roles of both theory and empirical evidence in describing, explaining and predicting behavior. Encourages
critical thinking about research methods and ethics.
SDV-102 | How College Works | 3 College Credits
Explores students' individual strengths, and life and vocational goals, as they identify a college program or major. Emphasizes using
self-assessments to identify appropriate career areas, understanding the differences between high school and college expectations,
taking and using placement tests for college admission, and managing personal finances to afford a college education. (Recommend
class be taken concurrently with SDV-170 Career Decision Making)
SDV-170 | Career Decision Making | 3 College Credits
Provides an understanding of the career development process, and assists students in making satisfactory career choices. Includes
self-assessment, career information research, decision making and job search strategies. (Recommend class be taken concurrently with
SDV-102 How College Works)
SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 College Credits
Studies basic communication theory and practice including communication process, interpersonal relationships, small group interaction
and public speaking.
SOC-110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 College Credits
Surveys the basic principles, concepts, research strategies and empirical findings representative of the field today. The course
examines the range of sociological thought, identifies areas of specialization within the discipline and establishes a basis for further study
in the field.
Need to Know
Compass or ACT Placement scores are required for Composition I, Composition II courses.
(Compass Writing: 70 or ACT Writing: 18)
How to Get Started
Talk to your parents and your Guidance Counselor.