General Education Communication
ENG-121 - English Composition I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition I
Short Title : English Composition I
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 or ESL-098.
Co-requisites : RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ENG-122 - English Composition II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition II
Short Title : English Composition II
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
SPE-121 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
General Education Categories : GE COM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
SPE-123 - Discussion and Debate - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : SPE-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Discussion and Debate
Short Title : Discussion and Debate
Description : The development of clear, logical and effective speech communication is the goal of this basic discussion and debate course. The focus will be on reasoned decision making with the context of a free society. Topics will draw upon social values, personal responsibility and/or ethical behavior. Speech presentations will include large group discussions, panel discussions and debates that emphasize the ability to work in a team environment.
General Education Categories : GE COM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
General Education History
HIS-131 - World History I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : World History I
Short Title : World History I
Description : This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
HIS-132 - World History II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : World History II
Short Title : World History II
Description : This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
General Education Humanities
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Select one course from HIS-123, HIS-124, HIS-256, ENG-225, ENG-226
___ ___ - GE Humanities - Language Elective - Credits 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
___ ___ - GE Humanities - Language Elective - Credits 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
General Education Mathematics, Science and Technology
Students must take 12-15 credits in General Education Mathematics, Science, and Technology courses. Choose one or two science courses (GE MST), one or two math courses (GE MST) in consultation with an academic advisor. For the technology elective, choose either CSC-105 or CSC-106.
CSC-105 - Computer Applications and Systems - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Description : This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
General Education Categories : GE MST Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
CSC-106 - Intermediate PC Applications with Programming - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CSC-106
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title : Intermediate PC Applications with Programming
Short Title : Intermediate PC Applications with Programming
Description : This course introduces students to a problem solving approach to computer applications through the use of spreadsheets, database, presentation manager, a programming language and Internet skills. It emphasizes Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel, in addition to surveying fundamental computer concepts and is designed for students who already possess a familiarity with computer applications. It is recommended for students planning to transfer to an upper division college that has a computer programming requirement in its computer literacy course. This course is suitable for liberal arts, science transfer and business transfer students who wish to transfer to a university and complete their bachelor,s degree.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
CSC-105 or CSC-107 or IDC-102 and MAT-014 or appropriate score on the College placement test
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 4
___ ___ - GE Mathematics Elective - Credits 3-4
___ ___ - GE Science Elective - Credits 3-4
___ ___ - GE Mathematics or Science Elective - Credits 3-4
General Education Social Science Elective
Choose two courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
Liberal Arts Electives
GLS-121 - Introduction to Global Studies - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : GLS-121
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : Introduction to Global Studies
Short Title : Introduction to Global Studies
Description : This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and key questions concerning globalization. The objective of this course is to survey multiple disciplinary perspectives on such aspects of globalization as the global economy, politics, transnational migration, global-local connections and the impact of globalization on the entire world. The positive and negative consequences of globalization will be explored. Students will examine such issues as: social justice and the extent to which globalization is a force for economic growth and democratization or a contributor to economic inequality and the suppression of basic human rights.
General Education Categories : GE DIV Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
GLS-123 - Global Terrorism - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : GLS-123
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : Global Terrorism
Short Title : Global Terrorism
Description : Terrorism as a political tool will be examined through a comprehensive study of international terrorism and the problems confronting the global world as it tries to formulate and implement strategies to combat terrorism. This course will focus on the definition of terrorism within its social contexts and will examine the juxtaposition of terrorists and counter-terrorists as they interact. A section of the course will deal with the psychology of terrorists; explorations of changes in terrorism across the globe will be explored with the focus on Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and other areas. Homeland security options and the future of terrorism will be examined.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
GLS-131 - World Geography - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : GLS-131
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : World Geography
Short Title : World Geography
Description : For many years, the United States has been the global world economic power; both politically and culturally its influence has been felt around the world. More recently other countries are thriving economically, and emerging markets in Brazil, India, Russia, Singapore and Turkey are influencing global economics. Cultural and political events around the world are more than ever interconnected. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the various regions of the world by focusing on both the spatial distribution of physical factors and the cultural (historical, political and economic) factors that affect countries. This course will also provide students with the knowledge of diverse world patterns-for example, the impacts of increased energy usage around the world and its effect on global warming and climate change, terrorism and globalization.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3.0
Studio Hours : 0.0
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
General Education Diversity Elective
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions described as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
___ ___ - GE Diversity Elective - Credits 3
Divisional Elective
___ ___ - Divisional Elective - Credits 3
Choose one course from the following areas: AFS, ART, ASL, BIO, CHM, CHN, CJU, COM, COR, DAN, EDU, ENG, FRE, GER, GLS, HCS, HED, HIN, HIS, JOU, ITA, LNC, MAT, MUS, PED, PHI, PHY, POL, POS, PSY, SSD, SOC, SPA, SPE and THE.
Physical/Health Education Elective
___ ___ - Physical/Health Education Elective - Credits 1-3
Students may satisfy this requirement with any HED or PED course.
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