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Unlike traditional transfer credits, courses offered through the consortium are accepted as Loras College credits and are included in the calculation of the Loras GPA. This makes the consortium courses a great option for students seeking to boost their GPA by taking a summer course.
CIC Consortium Courses
BIO 104 Inquiry in Environmental Science (Anderson University - SC) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras General Education: ES requirement
An inquiry-based study of humans' relationship with the natural environment using literature review, case studies, and evidence-based decision making. Topics include principles of ecology, resource use, waste management, environmental problems, alternative energy sources, and stewardship. Laboratory included.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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OT1* |
05/09/2022 |
05/13/2022 |
05/15/2022 |
06/26/2022 |
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OT1 |
06/27/2022 |
07/01/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
08/14/2022 |
BI 115 Nutrition (Hilbert College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: KIN 145-Nutrition
BI 115 will introduce principles of nutrition; describe functions of essential nutrients; examine the relationship between nutrients and human health and disease; and include relevant discussion of basic structure and function of the human body. Health foods, additives, weight control, and current issues in nutrition will also be explored. Upon successful completion of BI 115 students will understand how nutrition relates directly to their health and daily lives, be capable of assessing their own nutritional status, and critically evaluate nutritional claims in the mainstream media. (Prior knowledge of biology is not required)
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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1* |
05/09/2022 |
05/09/2022 |
05/10/2022 |
06/30/2022 |
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1 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
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2 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
NTR 210 Principles of Human Nutrition (Cedar Crest College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: KIN 145-Nutrition
The basic principles of human nutrition are investigated, emphasizing the nutrients, food sources, and their utilization in the body for growth and health throughout life. This course also assesses contemporary nutrition issues.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
07/06/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/08/2022 |
08/16/2022 |
SC 114 Nutrition Health and Fitness (Albertus Magnus College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: KIN 145-Nutrition
This course provides a comprehensive introduction into the vital role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health and fitness. Throughout the course students will be exposed to current research and literature along with practical activities. Topics studied will include, but are not limited to, the basic principles of nutrition, our energy systems and energy yielding nutrients, vitamins, minerals and body weight loss/gain through proper nutrition and exercise. This course will also provide insight on nutrition for fitness as well as throughout the life cycle. Bon appétit! Twice weekly attendance is achieved by timely submission of assignments.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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1 |
05/31/2022 |
06/03/2022 |
06/10/2022 |
07/21/2022 |
BUS 303 Business Law I (McKendree University) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: BUS 317-Business Law I
An introduction to law including: its foundations, torts, and topics relevant to business. Most of the course is spent studying modern contract law and its effect on business practice.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC 1 |
06/28/2022 |
06/28/2022 |
07/01/2022 |
08/15/2022 |
FINC 307 Business Finance (Lee University) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: BUS 350-Managerial Finance
This course provides an overview of a firm's investment and financing decisions from the perspective of the corporate manager. The time-value of money, sources and costs of short-term and long-term financing, financial analysis and interpretation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital determination are studied.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC 1 |
06/28/2022 |
06/28/2022 |
07/01/2022 |
08/15/2022 |
MAT 140 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 (Anderson University) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: MAT-150
Introduction to differential and integral calculus; topics include limits, differentiation and applications, integration and applications, and the calculus of the trigonometric functions.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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OT1* |
05/09/2022 |
05/13/2022 |
05/15/2022 |
06/26/2022 |
MAT 190 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2 (Anderson University) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: MAT-160
Continuation of MAT 140; topics include exponential and logarithm functions, inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, sequences, and series, conics, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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OT1 |
06/27/2022 |
07/01/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
08/14/2022 |
MATU 103 Applied Mathematics (UMass Global) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras General Education: QR requirement
This course presents contemporary and historical topics in mathematics from problem solving, humanities, and business. Students will explore mathematical concepts by applying quantitative problem-solving methods to sets, cryptanalysis, number systems, geometry, art, probability, statistics, voting methods, fair division, economics, and finance topics in a real-world context.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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91493 |
06/27/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
07/13/2022 |
08/21/2022 |
MTH 1 Precalculus with Trigonometry (Mount Saint Mary's University) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: MAT-117
MTH 1 is a course aimed at preparing students for, success in first semester calculus. The course, material includes treatment and applications of, Polynomial functions, Rational functions, Exponential functions, Logarithmic functions, and, Trigonometric functions, including equations, inequalities, systems, graphs, identities and, inverses. If time permits, additional topics may, include Complex numbers, Conics, Sequences and, Series, Binomial theorem, Induction, Matrices, and Polar and Parametric equations.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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M1 |
07/05/2022 |
07/05/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
08/12/2022 |
MTH 121 Calculus I (University of Pikeville) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: MAT-150
A study of functions, including exponential and logarithmic functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, indeterminate forms, and definite integrals. Applications to finding tangent lines, solving maximum and minimum problems, solving related rate problems, and finding areas and Riemann sums. Four hours of lecture and up to one hour of additional recitation per week.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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AO |
06/06/2022 |
06/05/2022 |
06/07/2022 |
07/28/2022 |
MTH 123 Elementary Statistics (University of Mount Union) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: MAT 115-Statistics (QR)
This course presents contemporary and historical topics in mathematics from problem solving, humanities, and business. Students will explore mathematical concepts by applying quantitative problem-solving methods to sets, cryptanalysis, number systems, geometry, art, probability, statistics, voting methods, fair division, economics, and finance topics in a real-world context.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
05/16/2022 |
05/10/2022 |
05/20/2022 |
06/26/2022 |
MTH 170 Statistics (McKendree University) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: MAT 115-Statistics (QR)
This is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics, approached through intuition, algebra, and problem solving. Understanding of central concepts and methods is stressed. Practical applications in the fields of social and physical sciences are studied. Real-world problems are solved through use of statistical computer packages such as SPSS, SAS, or MINITAB.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
06/06/2022 |
05/31/2022 |
06/10/2022 |
07/29/2022 |
MTH 1510 Calculus I (Baker College) – 4 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: MAT-150
Examines the topics of functions, limits, continuity, the process of taking derivatives, and the application of derivatives such as related rates, curve sketching, and optimization problems. Antiderivatives, and the process of integration are introduced.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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ACS1 |
05/23/2022 |
05/22/2022 |
05/29/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
PSY 153 Introduction to Psychology (McKendree University) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: PSY 101-Introductory Psychology
Principles and facts necessary for an introduction to the scientific understanding of human behavior on a biological and social-personal level. Provides an introduction to basic concepts necessary for specialization in the field.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
06/06/2022 |
05/31/2022 |
06/10/2022 |
07/29/2022 |
PSYU 101 Introduction to Psychology (UMASS Global) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: PSY 101-Introductory Psychology
Introduction to the processes, principles, and problems and applications of psychology. Topics include the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, personality, social psychology and psychopathology. 3 credits.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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91551 |
06/27/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
07/13/2022 |
08/21/2022 |
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Bethel University - MN) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: PSY 101-Introductory Psychology
Methods, theories, and principal findings of psychological investigation.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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BP1 |
05/23/2022 |
05/09/2022 |
05/29/2022 |
07/03/2022 |
PSY 210 Lifespan Development (Cedar Crest College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: PSY 121-Lifespan Development
From the moment we are conceived, to the day we die, we go through the dual processes of change and stability. Most of our life changes and stages are due to our common biological and psychological heritage as human beings and are modified by context and experience. In our course, we will address physical, emotional, psychosocial, and cognitive influences on development from conception to death.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
07/06/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/08/2022 |
08/16/2022 |
PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology (Hilbert College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: PSY 231-Abnormal Psychology
A study of the specific psychological disorders and their characteristics, etiology, prognosis and treatment from the perspectives of major theoretical formulations and recent research. Topics typically covered include: classification of abnormal behavior, stress-related disorders, anxiety disorders, dissociative and somataform disorders, mood disorders and suicide, personality disorders, sexual disorders, schizophrenia, organic brain disorders, and disorders of childhood.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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1* |
05/09/2022 |
05/09/2022 |
05/10/2022 |
06/30/2022 |
|
1 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
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2 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology (McKendree University) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras course: PSY 231-Abnormal Psychology
A study of the development and characteristics of mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, somatoform disorders, and mood disorders will be examined. Various treatment modalities will also be considered.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
06/06/2022 |
05/31/2022 |
06/10/2022 |
07/29/2022 |
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (Coker University) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: SOC 115-Introduction to Sociology (EI)
An introduction to sociological inquiry including theory and methods, the American social class structure, socialization, gender, deviance, population, ethnic relations, collective behavior, marriage and family, and others. The student will learn how social forces influence behavior and shape the lives of individuals and the contribution of sociology to understanding society.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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CC1 |
05/31/2022 |
06/06/2022 |
06/07/2022 |
07/26/2022 |
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (Hilbert College) – 3 Credits
Credit awarded for Loras Course: SOC 115-Introduction to Sociology (EI)
The purpose of this introductory course is to explore society and how it operates. Its goal is to illuminate for students the powerful social forces and patterns that influence their lives and careers. This course will encourage students to actively think about, question, and challenge the issues shaping contemporary society so that they may pursue informed choices and actions throughout their lives. The student will master an understanding of facts, concepts, and theories; communicate ideas clearly and persuasively; understand the connections between materials under consideration and other bodies of knowledge; be creative and produce individual insights; and identify the values inherent in the materials studied.
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Section |
Session Start Date |
Session Add Date |
Session Drop Date |
Session End Date |
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1* |
05/09/2022 |
05/09/2022 |
05/10/2022 |
06/30/2022 |
|
1 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
|
2 |
07/07/2022 |
07/07/2022 |
07/09/2022 |
08/26/2022 |
*sections designated with an “*” begin before the Loras spring term is complete. Current Loras students must request special permission to enroll.