Courses for Trio Scholars

While covering the same material as other course sections, our classes meet five days per week, increasing the connections between students and instructors.

Mathematics English Interpersonal Skills & Career Development Life Science Power Seminar

Mathematics Courses

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Spring Semester

  • Applied Calculus

    MATH 104

    MATH 104 (3 credits) covers the rudiments of differential and integral calculus with applications to problems from business, economics, and social sciences.

    The SSS section meets five days per week instead of the standard three days, enabling students to receive extra classroom instruction.

  • Calculus II

    MATH 107

    Prerequisition is MATH 106 or Calculus I in high school and qualifying for MATH 106 on the MPE.

    MATH 107 (5 credits) includes: more complex calculus including integration theory; techniques of integration; applications of definitive integrals; series, Taylor series, vectors, cross and dot products, lines and planes and space curves.

    This course meets two hours per week and its associated recitations meet three hours each week.

Fall Semester

  • College Algebra

    MATH 101

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the Math Placement Exam; or a grade of P, C, or better in MATH 100A.

    MATH 101 (3 credits) includes: real numbers, exponents, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, absolute value, inequalities, functions, graphing, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations.

    The SSS section is taught 3 days per week in conjunction with the W.H. Thompson Learning Community.

  • College Algebra and Trigonometry

    MATH 103

    Prerequisite of an appropriate score on the Math Placement Exam; or grade of P, C, or better in Math 100A.

    MATH 103 (5 credits) includes: first- and second-degree equations and inequalities, absolute value, functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and identities, laws of sines and cosines, applications, polar coordinates, systems of equations, graphing, conic sections.

    The SSS section is taught 5 days per week in conjunction with the W.H. Thompson Learning Community.

  • Calculus I

    MATH 106

    Prerequisite of an appropriate score on the Math Placement Exam; or grade of P, C, or better in Math 102 or MATH 103.

    MATH 106 (5 credits) includes: functions of one variable, limits, differentiation, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, maximum-minimum, and basic integration theory (Riemann sums) with some applications.

    The SSS section is taught 5 days per week in conjunction with the W.H. Thompson Learning Community. This course meets the requirements for ACE Student Learning Outcome 3.

  • Contemporary Mathematics

    MATH 203

    MATH 203 (3 credits) includes: Applications of quantitative reasoning and methods to problems and decision making in the areas of management, statistics, and social choice. Includes networks, critical paths, linear programming, sampling, central tendency, inference, voting methods, power index, game theory, and fair division problems.

    The SSS section is taught 3 days per week in conjunction with the W.H. Thompson Learning Community. This course meets the requirements for ACE Student Learning Outcome 3.

English Courses

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  • Writing and Inquiry

    ENGL 150

    English 150 focuses on the study and practice of writing and rhetoric as inquiry - that is, students will use writing and rhetorical concepts such as purpose, audience and context to pose and investigate problems that are meaningful in their lives or communities, explore open questions, and/or examine complex tensions. This course provides students with extended practice in writing and rhetoric as inquiry in a supportive, student-centered environment.

  • Writing and Argument

    ENGL 151

    English 151 focuses on intensive writing and using writing as a tool for argument. The subject matter delves into developing writing projects for multiple purposes and audiences. The course provides students with extended practice in writing and argument in a student-centered environment.

Interpersonal Skills & Career Development Courses

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  • Interpersonal Skills for Leadership

    ALEC 102

    Introduction to the principles and practices of positive interpersonal relationships for leadership development. Self awareness, awareness of others, effective interpersonal communication, and the building of trust relationships as a basis for understanding and developing leadership. An experiential approach, field projects and a supervised service project.

Life Science Courses

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  • General Biology

    BIOS 101

    Biology 101 is designed to facilitate learning of biological processes and properties of living organisms. As an introductory course, it is taught by building the basic understanding of biology by covering the scientific method, basic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, membranes, enzymes, metabolism, photosynthesis, cellular reproduction, genetics, DNA, expression of genes, biotechnology, evolution, speciation, population ecology, communities within ecosystems, and conservation biology.

    This course meets the requirements for ACE Student Learning Outcome 4.

    Additional Objectives: By the use of scientific methods, and with the knowledge of the natural and physical, address problems through inquiry, interpretation, analysis, and making inferences from data. This thereby allows the student to determine whether conclusions or solutions are reasonable.

  • Fundamentals of Biology I

    LIFE 120

    First in a series of life sciences courses. A systems approach to the study of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism, cell division, gene expression and introducing patterns of inheritance. Parallel registration in LIFE 120L is required.

    This course meets the requirements for ACE Student Learning Outcome 4.

Power Seminar

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  • Power Seminar

    UGEP 100

    Two sections of this seminar is available each fall.

    The TRIO Fall First-Year Seminar (TFFS) Power Seminar is a course designed to provide each our scholars a chance to analyze their interest and place here at TRIO Scholar’s and UNL. Through discussions, engaging with peers, designed activities, visuals, workshops, and in class assignments you will be able to better utilizes your resources. Course Objectives - As a result of taking this course our scholars should be well versed in P.O.W.E.R:

    • P (Purpose): “Knowing why!” Understanding why they are here and the resources available.
    • O (Ownership): “More Self-Aware!” Ability to grow and understand civil discourse.
    • W (Well-Being): “Self-Care!” Taking care of your mind, body, and spirit by recognizing your tools.
    • E (Engagement): “Reflect and Articulate!” Being able to take what you know apply it to improve your academic and personal success.
    • R (Relationships): “Interconnection” Building rapport while managing healthy reciprocated relationships.