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AMSL 1010 American Sign Language I
Description: AMSL 1010-American Sign Language I (3 credit hours - 3
lecture 0 Lab - G) American Sign Language I is an
introduction into the world of deafness. This course
focuses on the basics of American Sign Language, the
natural language used by deaf individuals and the deaf
community. The students will focus on the grammatical
structure of ASL and will begin to develop both
receptive and expressive skills in ASL. The students
will learn the alphabet, numbers, time, colors, how to
introduce themselves, exchange personal information,
talk about people and family members, descriptive
vocabulary, giving and receiving directions, making
requests, action words and common sentences and
phrases used in everyday situations. Deaf culture,
its characteristics and Deaf History will also be
discussed. Prerequisite: None.
AMSL 1020 American Sign Language II
Description: AMSL 1020-American Sign Language II (3 credit hours -
3 lecture 0 Lab - G) American Sign Language II is a
continuation of ASL I, the natural language used by
deaf individuals and the deaf community. Students will
deepen their understanding of the grammatical
structure of American Sign Language as well as improve
both their receptive and expressive signing skills.
The students will learn additional number concepts,
such as time, money, fractions and ordinal numbers,
personal and possessive pronouns, giving and receiving
directions, locating things around the house,
describing and identifying things around us, making
additional requests, more action words, tell some
stories and continue to learn common phrases and
sentences used in everyday situations. A continuation
of deaf culture and its history will be explored.
Prerequisite: AMSL 1010.
AMSL 1100 Sign Language for the Health
Professions
Description: AMSL 1100-Sign Language for the Health Professions -
(3 credit hours - 3 lecture 0 Lab - G) Sign Language
for the Health Professions will focus on sign language
for students in the medical fields who may need to
communicate with deaf individuals in their jobs. This
course will focus on building vocabulary, basic
conversation necessary in medical areas, as well as
learning about deaf culture, technology, and different
sign systems used by deaf individuals. Prerequisite:
None.
AMSL 1950 Selected Topics
Description: AMSL 1950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
AMSL 2950 Selected Topics
Description: AMSL 2950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
ARTS 1010 Art History I
Description: ARTS 1010-Art History I - (3 credit hours - 3 lecture
0 lab - G) This course is an introduction to major
works of Western art from prehistory to the Medieval
period. Students will become acquainted with some of
the most important monuments and images from Western
history and learn key artistic and historical terms,
concepts and styles. Material will focus on the
influence of historical and cultural context in
shaping the production and development of art in
different regions. This is a writing-intensive course
that will instruct students on how to view, analyze,
discuss, and write about art. Prerequisite: Grade of
"C" or better in ENGL 1500. (FL)
ARTS 1020 Art History II
Description: ARTS 1020-Art History II - (3 credit hours - 3 lecture
0 lab - G) This course is an introduction to major
works of Western art from the Renaissance to the
Modern/Contemporary era. Students will become
acquainted with some of the most important monuments
and images from European and American history and
learn key artistic and historical terms, concepts and
styles. Material will focus of the influence of
historical and cultural context in shaping the
production and development of art in different
regions. This is a writing-intensive course that will
instruct students on how to view, analyze, discuss and
write about visual culture. Prerequisite: Grade of
"C" or better in ENGL 1500. (SP)
ARTS 1950 Selected Topics
Description: ARTS 1950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
ARTS 2950 Selected Topics
Description: ARTS 2950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology
Description: BIOL 1010-Principles of Biology - (3 credit hours - 2
lecture 3 lab - G) An introductory course in biology,
with emphasis on basic biological principles and
concepts, anatomy, cellular morphology and function,
metabolism and energy flow, reproduction, and
genetics. A broad-based perspective of living
organisms is important in each area of our daily
lives. Prerequisite: None. (FL, SP, SU)
BIOL 1070 Environmental Science
Description: BIOL 1070-Environmental Science - (3 credit hours - 2
lecture 3 lab - G) A laboratory science course for
non-science majors. Provides an introduction to
science, the scientific method, basic biological and
ecological concepts and applies these to current
environmental issues. Prerequisite: None. (FL, SP,
SU)
BIOL 1210 General Biology I
Description: BIOL 1210-General Biology I - (4 credit hours - 3
lecture 3 lab - G) A study of cellular and molecular
biology. This laboratory-based course focuses on life
and its classification, scientific method, chemistry
of life, cell structure and function, bioenergetics,
DNA and proteins synthesis, cell division, principles
of inheritance, and evolution. Prerequisite: None.
(FL)
BIOL 1220 General Biology II
Description: BIOL 1220-General Biology II - (4 credit hours - 3
lecture 3 lab - G) A study of organismal biology and
ecology. This laboratory-based course focuses on
phlogeny, diversity of organisms, form and function of
plants and animals, animal behavior, ecology, and
conservation biology. Students perform multiple
dissections and conduct a research project.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1210. (SP)
BIOL 1410 Botany
Description: BIOL 1410-Botany - (3 credit hours - 2 lecture 3 lab -
G) A survey of the plant kingdom based a detailed
study of the morphology, anatomy and physiology of
selected representative specimens to provide an
introduction to the principles, skills, and
applications of biology to students interested in
biology, environmental science, wildlife, and parks
and recreation. Field intensive with strong focus on
local flora. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1500.
(FL)
BIOL 1510 Zoology
Description: BIOL 1510-Zoology - (3 credit hours - 2 lecture 3 lab
- G) A survey of anatomy, morphology, behavior, and
ecology of animal taxa to provide an introduction to
the principles, skills, and applications of biology to
students interested in biology, environmental science,
wildlife, and parks and recreation. The course
emphasizes the diversity and evolutionary adaptations
of animal groups, general principles in biology, the
process of science, and science skills. Labs include
data analysis and report writing, lab experiments,
examinations of animal anatomy, morphology, and
behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 1410 or permission of
instructor. (SP)
BIOL 1950 Selected Topics
Description: BIOL 1950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
BIOL 2010 General Microbiology
Description: BIOL 2010-General Microbiology - (3 credit hours - 2
lecture 2 lab - G) Introduction to the study of
general microbiology. Emphasis on the structure,
metabolism, growth, and isolation of pathogenic
microorganisms. Introduction to plating, isolation,
and staining techniques used to identify
microorganisms. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better
in BIOL 2400 and BIOL 2420. (SP)
BIOL 2400 Anatomy and Physiology I
Description: BIOL 2400-Anatomy and Physiology I - (3 credit hours -
3 lecture 0 lab - G) An introduction to the study of
the structure and function of the human body stressing
the chemical basis of life, molecular biology, human
tissues, and the interrelation of the skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL
1010 with a grade of "C" or better, or advanced high
school biology within the last three years with a
grade of "C" or better as evidenced by high school
transcripts. (FL, SP, SU)
BIOL 2410 Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory
Description: BIOL 2410-Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory - (1
credit hour - 0 lecture 3 lab - G) An introduction to
structure and function of the human body stressing the
anatomical terminology, cellular and tissue structure
and function and the interrelation of the skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL
1010 with a grade of "C" or better, or advanced high
school biology within the last three years as
evidenced by high school transcripts. (FL, SP, SU)
BIOL 2420 Anatomy and Physiology II
Description: BIOL 2420-Anatomy and Physiology II - (3 credit hours
- 3 lecture 0 lab - G) A continuation of the study of
the structure and function of the human body stressing
the interrelation of cardiovascular, lymphatic,
immune, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
and reproductive systems. Prerequisites: Grade of "C"
or better in BIOL 2400 and 2410. (FL, SP, SU)
BIOL 2430 Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory
Description: BIOL 2430-Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory - (1
credit hour - 0 lecture 3 lab - G) A continuation of
the study of the structure and function of the human
body stressing the interrelation of the
cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, endocrine,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
systems. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in
BIOL 2400 and 2410. (FL, SP, SU)
BIOL 2600 Ecology
Description: BIOL 2600-Ecology - (3 credit hours - 2 lecture 3 lab
- G) This is a capstone research project course for
students in Natural Sciences. Introduces major
ecological concepts and identifies the techniques used
by ecologists. Examines patterns and processes at
various levels of biological organization. Much of the
course focuses on local ecology, but the principles
learned will apply in a variety of ecosystems. The
laboratory portion emphasizes techniques of modern
field biology. Students will also learn quantitative
methods, field techniques, and conduct an independent
ecological research project. Prerequisites: BIOL 1410
and SURV 1420. Corequisite: PARK 2550 and sophomore
status in the Natural Sciences programs. (SP)
BIOL 2950 Selected Topics
Description: BIOL 2950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
CHEM 1010 Chemistry I
Description: CHEM 1010-Chemistry I - (3 credit hours - 2 lecture 3
lab - G) An introduction to the basic concepts of
chemistry, including the following topics: metric
system, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, moles,
chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, gas
laws, states of matter, chemical bonds, solutions,
acids and bases. Prerequisite: Placement into MATH
0970. (FL, SP)
CHEM 1020 Chemistry II
Description: CHEM 1020-Chemistry II - (3 credit hours - 2 lecture 3
lab - G) This is an introduction to organic and
biochemistry and is comprised of a study of general
principles and their application to various industrial
and biological processes. This course prepares the
student for further study in the field of organic and
biochemistry. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in
CHEM 1010. (SP)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I
Description: CHEM 1210-General Chemistry I - (5 credit hours - 4
lecture 3 lab - G) This course focuses on the
principles of general chemistry, including
measurements and chemical analysis, atomic and
molecular structures, chemical formulas and equations,
stoichiometry and solution reactions, periodicity,
bonding, and molecular geometry, states of matter, and
thermochemistry. Students will complete lab
experiments related to these topics. This course is
recommended for students who are pursuing an associate
degree in science, engineering, or an allied health
related field. Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 with a grade
of "C" or better or high school Chemistry with a grade
of "C" or better, and placement into MATH 1340 or a
grade of "C" or better in MATH 1240. (FL, SP)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II
Description: CHEM 1220-General Chemistry II - (5 credit hours - 4
lecture 3 lab - G) This course continues to
investigate the principles of college chemistry,
including, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acid/base
chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.
Students will complete lab experiments related to
these topics. This course is recommended for students
who are pursuing an associate degree in science,
engineering, or an allied health related field.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CHEM 1210.
(SP)
CHEM 1950 Selected Topics
Description: CHEM 1950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
CHEM 2950 Selected Topics
Description: CHEM 2950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
COMM 0900 Effective Reading
Description: COMM 0900-Effective Reading - (3 credit hours - 3
lecture 0 lab - G) Builds vocabulary knowledge.
Improves comprehension by studying main ideas,
supporting details, relationships of ideas, and
inferences. Reviews the use of the dictionary. Further
develops vocabulary and comprehension through a common
reading book. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Reading score
of 47. (FL, SP, SU)
COMM 0910 Reading and Study Skills
Description: COMM 0910-Reading and Study Skills - (3 credit hours -
3 lecture 0 lab - G) Strategies for selecting
important content to study, taking notes,
comprehending textbooks, and taking tests are
demonstrated and applied. Vocabulary study and a
required common reading book further develop
comprehension and critical thinking skills. The rapid
reading techniques of skimming and scanning are
practiced. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in
COMM 0900 or Accuplacer Reading score of 61. (FL, SP,
SU)
COMM 0920 ADVANCE Linked Study Skills
Description: COMM 0920-ADVANCE Linked Study Skills - (3 credit
hours - 3 lecture 0 lab - G ) Strategies for learning
terminology, taking notes, comprehending textbooks,
improving memory, and taking tests are demonstrated
and applied to the content and task requirements in
the college-level course. Critical reading and
thinking skills are developed through integrated
assignments. Prerequisite: Grade of "B" or better in
COMM 0900 or Accuplacer Reading score of 61. (FL, SP)
COMM 1220 Interpersonal Communication
Description: COMM 1220-Interpersonal Communication - (3 credit
hours - 3 lecture 0 lab - G) This interactive course
will explore the principles of communication as it
pertains to personal and workplace relationships.
Perception, culture, listening, and conflict
management are among the topics which will be
explored. Prerequisite: None. (FL, SP)
COMM 1950 Selected Topics
Description: COMM 1950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
COMM 2610 Public Speaking
Description: COMM 2610-Public Speaking - (3 credit hours - 3
lecture 0 lab - G) Introduction to public speaking
processes which are designed to help individuals
communicate effectively in a variety of public
speaking situations. This course focuses on
developing, organizing, preparing, delivering, and
analyzing public presentations. Prerequisite: ENGL
1500. (FL, SP)
COMM 2950 Selected Topics
Description: COMM 2950-Special Problems - (0.1-8 credit hours - G)
Provides the opportunity to apply selected and current
courses, seminars, directed individual study, and
other quality educational experiences that contribute
substantially to a student's program of study.
Prerequisite: Dean approval.
ENGL 0950 Introduction to Writing
Description: ENGL 0950-Introduction to Writing - (3 credit hours -
3 lecture 0 lab - G) A review of basic grammar and
punctuation increases accuracy in writing. Sentence
combining exercises increase the use of a variety of
sentence patterns. The process of pre-writing,
outlining, and composing paragraphs based on personal
knowledge and experience develop writing skills.
Prerequisite: Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 46.
(FL, SP, SU)
ENGL 0960 Writing Fundamentals
Description: ENGL 0960-Writing Fundamentals - (3 credit hours - 3
lecture 0 lab - G) Advance study of grammar and
punctuation increases accuracy in writing. The process
of research, pre-writing, outlining, and composing are
applied to various modes of writing as the students
learn to develop and unify essay assignments. Emphasis
is placed on the writing process and APA formatting of
documentation. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better
in ENGL 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of
60. (FL, SP, SU)
ENGL 0970 ADVANCE Linked Writing
Description: ENGL 0970-ADVANCE Linked Writing - (3 credit hours - 3
lecture 0 lab - G) Study grammar, mechanics, and
punctuation to increase proofreading skills and
accuracy in writing. Use the process of research,
pre-writing, outlining, and drafting to complete
writing assignments integrated with the paired
college-level course. Prerequisite: Grade of "A" in
ENGL 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 60.
(FL, SP)
ENGL 1500 Composition I
Description: ENGL 1500-Composition I - (3 credit hours - 3 lecture
0 lab - G) This course emphasizes the writing and
revising process with essay mastery as the primary
goal. Students read literary examples as models and
write in descriptive, narrative, expository,
persuasive, and poetic modes. A research essay written
in APA style is a requirement to successfully complete
this course. Prerequisite: Placement by testing or a
grade of C or better in COMM 0910 and/or ENGL 0960.
Word processing knowledge is necessary. (FL, SP, SU)