In addition to the tutoring and computer lab services for students, Applied Academics also offers a variety of Applied Academic Classes as outlined below.

APPACAD 65 SKILLS FOR CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING DECISIONS (1-0-0). Develop
skills in evaluating choices, values and strategies for making informed decisions about career
planning. Develops personalized process of self-assessment and career search. (Pass/Fail.)

APPACAD 70 BASIC MATH REVIEW (3-0-0). Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios,
proportions, percents, averages, and measurements. PREREQ: Satisfactory placement score.

APPACAD 80 READING AND STUDY SKILLS (3-0-0). Develops reading and study skills.
Reading speed and comprehension improvement, textbook reading, note and test taking, and
library use. (Pass/Fail.)

APPACAD 85 BASIC COMPOSITION (3-0-0). Fundamental skills in grammar, word usage,
and punctuation. Builds sentence, paragraph, and basic essay skills. PREREQ: Satisfactory
placement score.

APPACAD 88 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA (3-0-0). For students who have no previous
algebra experience or who need a thorough review. Algebraic expressions, linear equations,
graphing, linear systems, and applications. PREREQ: Satisfactory placement score or
APPACAD 70 or MATH 15.

APPACAD 90 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (3-0-0). Designed for students with existing or prior
algebra knowledge; a continuation of APPACAD 88. Polynomials, factoring, rational expressions,
linear inequalities, and applications. PREREQ: Satisfactory placement score or APPACAD 88.

APPACAD 103 HEALTH PROFESSIONS MATH (2-0-2)(F/S). Ratio, proportion, and basic
algebra principles in dosage and solution calculations. PREREQ: Satisfactory placement score.

APPACAD 111 APPLIED COMMUNICATION (3-0-3)(F/S). Provides tools for increasing
personal communication competency in interpersonal relationships, small groups, and public
presentations. This course can be used in place of COMM 101 as an Area II core requirement on
completion of the A.A.S. degree. PREREQ: APPACAD 80 or satisfactory reading placement score
and APPACAD 85 or satisfactory writing placement score.

APPACAD 120 BASIC MATH APPLICATIONS (1-0-1)(F/S). Basic mathematical concepts
and applications commonly encountered in applied technology programs.

APPACAD 130 MECHANICAL MATH (1-0-1)(F/S). Introduces mathematical skills
relevant to the mechanical industry. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
percents, proportions, basic electrical calculations, and angles. First five-week block. PREREQ:
Satisfactory placement score or APPACAD 70 or MATH 15.

APPACAD 136 APPLIED TECHNICAL MATH (3-0-3)(F/S). Basic mathematical concepts
and algebraic problem solving with strong emphasis on practical applications. Topics include
estimating, fractions, decimals, ratios/proportions, percents, calculator usage, units of
measurement, signed numbers, exponents and roots, algebraic operations, solutions of linear
equations, scientific notation, and geometry of plane and solid figures. PREREQ: Satisfactory
placement score or APPACAD 70 or MATH 15.

APPACAD 137 APPLIED GEOMETRY (1-0-1)(F/S). Principles of basic geometry and
trigonometry relating to applied technology. PREREQ: APPACAD 136.

APPACAD 138 APPLIED BUSINESS MATH (3-0-3)(F/S). Basic mathematical concepts,
applied business math principles, word problems analysis, and practical applications. Topics
include estimating, calculator usage, percents, ratios/proportions, banking, payroll, cash/trade
discounts, retail mark up/mark down, interest and present value, promissory notes, and
depreciation. PREREQ: Satisfactory placement score or APPACAD 70 or MATH 15.

APPACAD 139 APPLIED ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY (4-0-4)(F/S). Intermediate
principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for applied technology. PREREQ: Satisfactory
placement score or APPACAD 88.

APPACAD 141 APPLIED INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (2-0-2)(F/S). Concepts of statistics
and direct applications of algebra for applied technology. PREREQ: APPACAD 139.

APPACAD 143 MATH FOR MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY (3-0-3)(S). Applied
mathematics relating to machine tool technology including fundamentals of algebra, principles
of plane geometry, trigonometry, and compound angles. PREREQ: APPACAD 136.

APPACAD 179 JOB SEEKING SKILLS (1-0-1)(F/S). Enhancing skills for competing in the
job market. Focuses on application processes, resume building, interviewing and other job
seeking skills. PREREQ: APPACAD 80 or satisfactory reading placement score and APPACAD 85
or satisfactory writing placement score.

APPACAD 180 HUMAN RELATIONS AT WORK (2-0-2)(F/S). Focuses on the human
relations skills for navigating the world of work. Includes customer service, communication
skills, leadership, conflict management, employee rights, diversity, and professional work ethics.
PREREQ: APPACAD 80 or satisfactory reading placement score and APPACAD 85 or satisfactory
writing placement score.

APPACAD 181 OCCUPATIONAL RELATIONS (3-0-3)(F/S). A single course equivalent
to Job Seeking Skills (APPACAD 179) plus Human Relations at Work (APPACAD 180). Credit
cannot be granted for both APPACAD 179 and APPACAD 181, nor for both APPACAD 180 and
APPACAD 181. PREREQ: APPACAD 80 or satisfactory reading placement score and APPACAD 85
or satisfactory writing placement score.

APPACAD 221 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING (3-0-3)(F/S). Students will study and apply
principles of workplace communications to complete the kinds of practical writing projects
often required in industry, with an emphasis on creating technical reports. PREREQ: Satisfactory
placement score or APPACAD 85 or ENGL 90 or ENGL 101.