A study of language with concentration on the skills of effective writing. Practical, individual assistance in planning, writing and revising is based on critiquing assignments.

This course seeks to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of consumer mathematics by developing their arithmetic, algebra, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Topics will be carefully selected to build on each individual's strength to motivate the weaker students and to challenge the stronger students. Problems posed around individual student's strength will be central to the course. Calculators and newspaper articles will be used.

The purpose of this course is threefold: to acquaint the student with the appropriate fundamentals of oral presentations; to provide the principles of and practice in effective written business communication; and to present the tools for a sucessful job search.

An introduction to the structure and function of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Also stressed are virulence factors of each group. Factors promoting and inhibiting growth are emphasized. After a discussion of the human immune system and general principles of epidemiology, the specific pathogens of interest to the funeral director are covered in detail.