Communications (9 credits)
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
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
HIS-121 - History of Western Civilization I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : History of Western Civilization I
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Description : The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
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HIS-122 - History of Western Civilization II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : History of Western Civilization II
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Description : Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
OR
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
AND
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
OR
HIS-221 - United States History I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : United States History I
Short Title : United States History I
Description : Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
AND
HIS-222 - United States History II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Sciences
Course Title : United States History II
Short Title : United States History II
Description : Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 6
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA 242.
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
___ ___ - GE Mathematics or Science Elective - Credits 6-8
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
___ ___ - GE Diversity Elective - Credits 3
Choose a minimum of three credits from courses designated as GE DIV. If the course is also designated as GE HUM, GE SS, or GE MST, it may also be used to satisfy an additional graduation requirement.
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
___ ___ - Physical/Health Education Elective - Credits 1-3
Students may satisfy this requirement with any HED or PED course.
___ ___ - Elective - Credits 3
ART-109 - Drawing - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-109
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Drawing
Short Title : Drawing
Description : A workshop and lecture course exploring media, concepts and techniques of drawing. Skill in representing objects, landscape, human and imaginative form is approached through practice and the examination of the works of previous and present day artists. Individual criticism aimed at personal growth of artistic ability and insight. Outside assignments to be reviewed by instructor. Field trips required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
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ART-110 - Figure Drawing - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-110
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Figure Drawing
Short Title : Figure Drawing
Description : Practice combining nature and the imagination is directed toward exploring form and developing the basic techniques of drawing the undraped figure. Field trips required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ART-123 - Art History: Ancient to Renaissance - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art History: Ancient to Renaissance
Short Title : Art History: Ancient to Renaissance
Description : Examines developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistory to the High Renaissance in Western art. Significant periods emphasized through slides and films. Field trips required.
General Education Categories : GE HUM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ART-124 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art History: Renaissance to Modern
Short Title : Art History: Renaissance to Modern
Description : Examines developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from the High Renaissance to the twentieth century in Western art. Significant artists and their contributions to techniques. Field trips required.
General Education Categories : GE HUM Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ART-145 - Art Fundamentals: Two Dimensions - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-145
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art Fundamentals: Two Dimensions
Short Title : Art Fundamentals: Two Dimensions
Description : A studio course to explore two-dimensional concepts and develop visual thinking in relation to various fine arts areas such as drawing and painting. Open to non-art majors as an elective. Required of art majors.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 2
Lab Hours : 2
ART-146 - Art Fundamentals: Three Dimensions - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ART-146
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art Fundamentals: Three Dimensions
Short Title : Art Fundamentals: Three Dimensions
Description : A studio course to explore three-dimensional design concepts and develop visual thinking in relation to various fine arts areas such as sculpture and ceramics. Mixed media - the interaction of two-and-three-dimensional concepts - is explored. Open to non-art majors as an elective. Required of art majors.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 2
Lab Hours : 2
ART-148 - Art Portfolio Workshop - Credits 1Subject/Course Number : ART-148
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art Portfolio Workshop
Short Title : Art Portfolio Workshop
Description : Student art work is developed and expanded into a coherent portfolio. The course focuses on the preparation of a body of work for presentation in a professional manner and for effective transfer to senior institutions. Issues of quality, range of style and techniques, and methods of representing work in a critical setting are addressed. Field trip required.
Prerequisites :
One or more three-credit studio art courses or written permission of the department chairperson
Credits : 1
Lecture Hours : 1
PRE-REQUISITE to ART 148 - One or more 3-credit studio art courses selected from the following: ART 105, ART 109, ART 110, ART 145, ART 146, ART 150, ART 201, ART 219, ART 220, ART 221, ART 222, ART 223, ART 224 or permission of department.
ART-149 - Art Studio Seminar - Credits 1Subject/Course Number : ART-149
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Title : Art Studio Seminar
Short Title : Art Studio Seminar
Description : Art studio issues are addressed as they relate to the artist in contemporary society. The motivations, relevance and the nature of art-making in American and global culture are investigated. The creation of subject matter for artistic expression that is personally meaningful is placed in a larger aesthetic context. The conceptual links among all the visual arts are explored. Field trip required.
Prerequisites :
One or more three-credit studio art courses or written permission of the department chairperson and Counseling and Career Services Office
Credits : 1
Lecture Hours : 1
PRE-REQUISITE to ART 149 - One or more 3-credit studio art courses selected from the following: ART 105, ART 109, ART 110 , ART 145, ART 146, ART 150, ART 201, ART 219, ART 220, ART 221, ART 222, ART 223, ART 224 or permission of department.
___ ___ - Art Elective - Credits 3
Select one from the following 3-Credit Art courses:
ART 221 Painting: Traditional
ART 222 Painting: Contemporary
ART 223 Sculpture Traditional
ART 224 Sculpture Contemporary
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