College Dual Credit Program Students who are academically qualified and accepted by Marian University may receive both high school and college credit in several subject areas taught by adjunct faculty of Marian University of Fond du Lac: English, Physics, Statistics and Calculus. A total of 5 college credits can be earned for calculus, 6 credits of English, 4 credits for statistics and 8 credits of physics.
The college credit received may be transferable to other colleges and universities. However, neither Marian University nor St. Mary's Springs High School can guarantee the transfer of credits to other colleges or universities. The student must contact the admissions office at those institutions to verify transfer policies.
To be eligible for acceptance into the Dual Credit Program at Marian University, students must:
1. Have a grade point average of B within the discipline (both math and science for College
Physics) and completed appropriate prerequisite courses
AND
rank in the top quartile
OR
have a cumulative GPA of 3.2
OR
score in the top 15% of the most recent standardized test (PLAN, PSAT, ACT) And have a
3.0 GPA.
3. Complete SMS registration process and receive recommendation from your guidance
counselor and the teacher of the dual credit course.
4. Complete the Marian University application form with a required fee.
5. Receive final acceptance for registration from Marian.
College Calculus
MAT 201 Calculus I
5 credits A first course in the calculus treating functions of one variable. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of polynomial rational functions. A major emphasis of this course is the application of these concepts to problems arising out of industry, economics, business and the sciences.
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College English
ENG 105 Expository Writing
ENG 112 Introduction to Literary Genres
6 credits Expository Writing is designed to enhance student composition and critical thinking skills by providing experiences with a wide range of writing strategies. The course aims to make students competent in standard edited English and to prepare them for the writing they will do in college and in their careers.
Introduction to Literary Genres is a study of the short story, poetry and drama, employing methods of formal and structural analysis. While the works studies represent several eras, the emphasis is on modern and contemporary literature.
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College Physics
PHS 201 Physics I
PHS 202 Physics II
8 credits This course is designed for the student capable of and motivated to complete a college level physics course during their senior year in high school. Physics I is a lecture/laboratory course which stresses the fundamental principles of mechanics, kinematics, momentum, statics, work and energy. Semester two is a continuation of PhS. 201 including the principles of wave theory, light and optics, electricity and magnetism and atoms and radioactivity.
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College Statistics
MAT 122 Intro to Statistics
4 credits
This course is a study of topics which includes descriptive statistics and data anlysis, elementary probability, binomial, hypergeometric and normal probability models, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, elementary hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation.
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