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ART 110: Creative and Critical Thinking Through Visual Art
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the dynamics of visual literacy. It will foster creative and effective thinking methods through critical thinking and reflective practices. Students will explore relationships between creative process and daily life.
MUH 110: Music Appreciation
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Introduction Study of representative types and forms of western art music, pop music, and world music. Intended for non-music majors.
Prerequisites: 500+ SAT score on Evidence Based Reading and Writing or 19+ ACT on English, reading or writing sections; or ACCUPLACER scores of RPL 25 and EPL 25
Credits: 3
Entry into academic discourse through topics of cultural and civic importance and introduction to the fundamentals of college composition, including the writing process, argument, critical reading and thinking skills, research methods, conventions of academic writing, use of technology in the writing process, and oral presentation skills.
ENG 102: English Composition and Communications II
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher
Credits: 3
Continuation of elements of argument-based writing and oral communication taught in English 101, with an emphasis on composing longer essays, engaging in collaborative work, and creating multimodal rhetoric.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Introduction to pronunciation and structure patterns of simple French sentences, necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in FRE. An appreciation of French speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course. Students with two or more high school language credits may take the Foreign Language Placement Test during orientation with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which French is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language.
Prerequisites: FRE 111 or Placement Test
Credits: 3
Continuation of FRE 111; study of the basic sounds and structures of the French language. An appreciation of French speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
An introduction to the sound system and grammatical structure necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. An appreciation of Spanish speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course. A student with two or more high school language credits may take the Spanish Placement Test during with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which Spanish is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language.
Prerequisites: SPA 111 or Placement Test
Credits: 3
Continued study of additional verb tenses and grammatical structures and reading assignments of higher complexity. An appreciation of Spanish-speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course.
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
Beginning at the eve of the Modern Period (circa 1500 AD) and concluding in the recent past, this course provides for the development of critical inquiry by emphasizing the analysis of primary sources. It examines major cultural, social, economic, and political trends of major world civilizations as a means of examining the society in which we live, and our identities and responsibilities as informed Christian world citizens.
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
Beginning at the eve of the Modern Period (circa 1500 AD) and concluding in the recent past, this course provides for the development of critical inquiry by emphasizing the analysis of primary sources. It examines major cultural, social, economic, and political trends of major world civilizations as a means of examining the society in which we live, and our identities and responsibilities as informed Christian world citizens.
Prerequisites: 490+ SAT score on Math or 16+ ACT on Math; and completion of high school Algebra II; or MAT 105; or MAT 106, or ACCUPLACER scores of RPL 25 and MPL 30
Credits: 3
Introduction to probability and statistics; topics include descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the Binomial, Normal, and Student-T probability distributions; and estimation and hypothesis testing; linear correlation and regression.
Prerequisites: 530+ SAT score on Math and completion of high school Algebra II with a C or above; or MAT 105 or ACCUPLACER scores of RPL 25 and MPL 40
Credits: 3
This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions and interpretation and application of these processes. Students may earn 3 credits towards university transfer. (Fall)
Prerequisites: 600+ SAT score on Math or 24+ ACT math; or MAT 130; or MAT 105 and MAT 107 or ACCUPLACER score of MPL 45
Credits: 3
Introduction to differential and integral calculus; topics include limits; differentiation and applications; integration and applications; and the calculus of the trigonometric functions.
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
Introduction to Psychology is a survey course that provides an overview of the methods, terms, theories and research findings in the field of psychology. By understanding the principles of psychology, students learn and understand more about themselves and others.
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to major subjects in sociology. Main topics include historical development of the discipline, contemporary perspectives, and issues on social stratification, gender, ethnicity, socialization process, formal organizations, and selected social institutions.
GEO 102: World Geography
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
This course is the study of physical and cultural factors influencing human activity.
PS 101: American National Government
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 3
Study of the constitutional basis of the federal government, including its organization, functions, and services.
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for ENG 101
Credits: 4
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. Seated sections will include face-to-face lab exercises whereas online sections will pursue inquiry activities using resources such as online databases, scientific literature, and assigned activities.
Prerequisites: Must meet prerequisites for MAT 108
Credits: 4
Designed for biology and pre-professional majors; introduction to modern biology integrating lecture and laboratory and incorporating experimental and quantitative approaches. Topics covered include macromolecules, cell structure and function; cell interactions and metabolism; classical and modern genetics; and biotechnology. (Fall)
Prerequisites: BIO 110 with a grade of C or better
Credits: 4
Continuation of Principles sequence. Emphasis on protozoa and animals as functional units. Topics include diversity, phylogeny, adaptation, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior. (Spring)
Prerequisites: 530+ score on Math SAT or 19+ on Math ACT, and completion of high school Algebra II with a C or above; or MAT 105; or MAT 106
Corequisites: CHE 113 (Lab)
Credits: 5
Fundamental concepts of modern chemistry; topics include properties of the gas, liquid and solid states; atomic structure; chemical bonding; the periodic table; properties of elements and compounds; chemical formulas, nomenclature and equations; thermochemistry and solutions. Laboratory introduces quantitative analysis. Students registering for CHE 111 must attend Recitation. (Fall)
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