Accounting | Art | Biology | Business | Chemistry | Computers | Economics | Education | English | Geography | History | Mathematics |  Philosophy | Physical Science | Psychology | Public Speaking | Sociology | Sports Fitness * General Education Courses Course ID Course Name Detailed Description ACCT-101 Financial Accounting I An introduction to the accounting environment and the basic concepts of the accounting model. In addition, the student learns how to record and analyze business transactions, the adjustment process, worksheets, closing entries, accounting for merchandise, internal control, accounting system design, cash, receivables, and property, plant and equipment. ACCT-102 Financial Accounting II Introduces the student to liabilities, payroll accounting, concepts and principles, corporation accounting, bonds, cash-flow, and ratio analysis. In addition, the student receives exposure to basic management accounting concepts. Prerequisite:  ACCT 101. ACCT-200 Managerial Accounting Introduction to the managerial applications of accounting information emphasis volume-cost-profit analysis, budgeting and control, performance and evaluation. Course objectives are to develop the analytical and quantitative skills necessary to make sound business decisions. Prerequisite:ACCT 102. ACCT-201 Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting I introduces the student to Financial Accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and the accounting information system.  Specific emphasis is placed on such topics as the income statement, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flow, rations, time value of money, cash receivables and the valuation of inventory. Prerequisites:  ACCT 101, ACCT 102 and ACCT 200. ACCT-202 Intermediate Accounting II This course is a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Specifically topics such as inventory valuation addition issues, acquisition and disposition of plant assets, depreciation, intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, goodwill, current and long-term liabilities,  and corporation accounting are thoroughly discussed. Prerequisites:  ACCT 201. ACCT-203 Taxation Taxation introduces the student to the elements of the individual income tax return.  Specific focus is placed on the topics of gross income inclusions and exclusions, business expenses, retirement plans, self-employment and employee expenses, itemized deductions, credits and capital gains and losses.  Prerequisites:  ACCT 101 and ACCT 102. ANT-111* Introduction to Anthropology Introduces the areas of physical and cultural anthropology with a major emphasis on tracing the roots of human culture.  By beginning with the examination of human evolution, students will be able to identify the reasons for the variety and complexity of human adaptations and cultures.  Students will understand the cultural differences found in peoples following the lifeways of the band, tribe, chiefdom and state systems. ART-101 Introduction Visual Art An introduction to ways of seeing and discussing art from around the world including examples of painting, sculpture, prints, photography, architecture and other historical and contemporary media. Designed to develop an understanding of the form and expression of works of art. ART-102 Survey of Studio Art This course will present students with a general hands-on overview of a variety of media used in creating art.  Basic introductions to drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their personal artistic and sculptural development.  This hands-on class will encourage students to explore and experience the world of creating visual arts.  BIO-151* General Biology -The Cell An introduction to molecular biology, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis and genetics. The course begins with an introduction to the basic chemical principles necessary to understand their applications to the biological topics covered. Emphasis is given particularly to topics related to current health, nutrition, genetics, and biotechnology concerns.  Lab Fee:  $50 BIO-152* Gen Biology-Organism Covers such topics as theories of the origin of life and evolution, reproduction, behavior, natural history, food-borne and infectious disease organisms, ecology, and classification of organisms.  Students will participate in a major dissection as part of the required laboratory sessions.  Lab Fee:  $50 BIO-171* Human Anatomy & Physiology I A study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises include anatomical dissections.  Lab Fee:  $50 BIO-172* Human Anatomy & Physiology II This course covers the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory and reproductive systems of the human body. Laboratory exercises include anatomical dissection. Prerequisites: BIO 171          Lab Fee:  $50 BIO-183* Ecology Introduces basic ecological principles, including the inter- relationships of living organisms with their living and nonliving environment. Ecological issues in the areas of human populations, human health, and maintenance of global diversity are examined.       Lab Fee:  $50 BIO-211* Microbiology Introduces the principles of general bacteriology, morphology, physiology and bacterial relationships in nature.  Students gain experience in laboratory methods for the cultivation of bacteria and their destruction as well as for general laboratory procedures.  Prerequisites: BIO 171 or BIO 151 Lab Fee: $50 BUS-121 Entrepreneurship I Analyzes the environment and management of the firm, including management philosophy and functions, roads to business ownership, legal considerations in starting a business, locating a business, provision of physical facilities, the danger of small business failure, and the entrepreneur and his/her qualifications. BUS-123 Introduction to Business Students are acquainted with the role of business in our society, and survey the forms of business ownership, organizational structure, management styles, management functions, financial management, and labor relations. BUS-131 Principles of Management Facilitates the student's need for an understanding of management theory and practice through the study of  the four basic functions of management: planning, organizing, leading  and controlling. BUS-133 Principles of Marketing A basic study of the distribution of goods and services is developed in detail. Marketing institutions and their processes in retail and wholesale distribution are considered along with study of pricing policies and governmental controls. The decision-making process is illustrated by use of case studies. BUS-141 Principles of Human Resource Management Provides students of general business management with a comprehensive appreciation of techniques and methods of managing people. Students will be introduced to the principles of human resource management with an emphasis on employee relations, employment laws, and the hiring process. BUS-231 Legal Environment of Business Creates an awareness of the business person's legal duties and responsibilities in relation to ethics and interaction with government agencies, other businesses, individuals and society.  Law of contracts and sales will also be studied in detail within the context of the Uniform Commercial Code.  Practical case studies are used throughout the course. BUS-241 Statistics Emphasis is placed upon the use of statistical methods as scientific tools in the analysis of practical business and economic problems. The student acquires the techniques of graphic presentation, analysis of data, probability theory, sampling, estimating and hypothesis testing. BUS-245 The Diverse Workforce This course concentrates on the multiple effects of the changing demographics, technology, globalization and the diversity of our new workforce. There will be particular emphasis on the skills required to effectively manage this new diverse workforce. BUS-246 Benefits and Compensation This course explores every aspect of a variety of benefit and compensation packages. Specific emphasis will be placed on retirement pension plans, disability, and group insurance; as well as training and employment services. BUS-247 Legal Issues in Human Resources This course examines the laws and regulations affecting the American labor force.  It also examines the basic employment concerns from the perspective of both the employer and employee.  Issues such as health & safety, opportunity, hours of work and minimum wage are covered. Current court rulings and cases are studied as they relate to individuals and firms in the workforce setting. BUS-248 Staffing and Recruitment This course covers the fundamentals of recruitment, selection and placement techniques.  This includes topics such as employee testing, drug testing, handwriting analysis and interviewing techniques. BUS-291 International Business This course is an introduction to the complexities of international business. The impact of global competition and the constraints and opportunities present in multinational environments will be examined. BUS-337 Organizational Behavior The purpose of this course is to examine human behavior in organizations at the individual and group levels including the effect of organization structure on behavior. Specific attention will be placed on the use of OB concepts for developing and improving interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: BUS 123, BUS 131 or BUS 141 CHM-151* General Chemistry I An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. The nature and types of chemical reactions and the mass and energy relationships accompanying chemical changes will be emphasized. The laboratory emphasizes basic techniques in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 151 or placement above  MTH 151 on the Math assessment test        Lab Fee: $50 CHM-152* General Chemistry II Equilibrium, kinetics and electro-chemistry are the primary focus of this course. The laboratory emphasizes basic techniques in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Prerequisites: MTH 122 or placement above MTH 122 on the Math assessment test.    Lab Fee: $50 CIS-103 Microcomputer Applications This is a laboratory course that provides students with hands-on experience with MS Office, an integrated software suite commonly found in business environments. Students will  develop competencies in word processing (Word),spreadsheets (Excel), database management (Access) and presentation graphics (Power Point). The focus in the course is on gathering, processing and presenting information in a professional manner using the Office applications. This is a first course for students with minimum computer experience. Lab Fee:  $30 CIS-150 Information Technology This is a group/lecture course that introduces students to the development and application of technology in modern business organizations. Students will study the systems development life cycle, database management systems using Microsoft Access, telecommunications networks, expert systems, decision support systems, special purpose computers, other technologies through course readings, case studies and student projects.  Competencies to be developed include understanding, applying and evaluating computer information systems that are designed to define, acquire, organize and present the information that supports business operations and performance. This course serves as the foundation for other computer courses. Prerequisite: CIS 103 or permission of instructor.   Lab Fee:  $30 CIS-154 Microcomputer Architecture This course provides a broad technical description of computer hardware and system software. It is designed to provide a broad, integrated foundation of technical knowledge for systems design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement, and computing resource management by information systems personnel. Students will learn to solve some technical problems alone and in other cases to gain a sufficient knowledge to effectively communicate with technical specialists. CIS-162 Local Area Networks This course will provide the student with an introduction to local area networks (LANs). Students will explore various networking topologies and demonstrate an understanding of LAN design, media (wire/wireless), protocols, standards, network devices, software and hardware configuration and network operating systems. Prerequisite: CIS 150.       Lab Fee:  $30 CIS-215 Web Content Development Introduces concepts for designing and developing web content for intranets, extranets, and  the World Wide Web. Students will learn how to deploy and integrate Microsoft Office applications in a web-based environment. Microsoft Front Page will be used to develop theme-based web sites including interactive forms and discussion forums. Students will develop competencies with image editing software and deploying Graphic-based java applets on the Web. These objectives are satisfied through lecture, class discussions and hands-on assignments. Prerequisite: CIS 150.  Lab Fee:  $30 CIS-216 Programming Fundamentals using Visual Basic.Net This course provides students with the basic fundamentals of object-oriented programming.  Students apply knowledge in the design and coding of programming using the windows programming language Visual Basic.net.  Topics covered include structured programming fundamentals and techniques, graphic design methodologies, coding, and testing to solve a variety of business problems.  The course will be devoted to designing, writing, debugging, testing and documenting of a variety of programs appropriate for the Visual Basic.net language.  Prerequisite:  CIS 103  Lab Fee: $30 CIS-254 Business Applications Using a case study format, this course provides students with information literacy and application skills to effectively make technology decisions and solve business problems in a hands-on lab environment.  Using the MS Office software, students will develop competencies in Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.  Business functions include mail/merge, preparing publications, using conditional formulas, creating macros, creating relational tables, using advanced queries, and integrating the work from one application with another.  These competencies are those that would be required to develop and support Office applications that would automate a business environment.  Prerequisite: CIS 150, BUS 123 strongly recommended      Lab Fee: $30 CIS-262 Communications/Networks This course provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware and software. Emphasis is upon the analysis and design of networking applications in organizations. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options are also covered. Students learn to evaluate, select and implement different communication options within an organization.  Prerequisite: CIS 162.        Lab Fee:  $30 ECO-111* Principles of Economics:   Macro Emphasis is on an analytical study of forces responsible for determining the level of output, employment and income. Techniques for directing those forces into the desired directions of full employment, stable prices, increased standards of living, and a favorable balance of payment positions are examined and evaluated. Special attention is given to the business cycle, theories of growth and development, techniques of national income accounting, and the role of government. ECO-112* Principles of Economics:   Micro Emphasis is on an analytical study of forces responsible for determining the level and composition of consumer demand, output of the firm and the supply of and demand for factor inputs. It is concerned with the determinants of the prices of goods, labor, capital, and land. Careful attention is paid to the economics of pollution, the theory and practice of international trade with special emphasis on current international economic problems. EDU-103 Foundations of Education This course focuses on historical, philosophical and socio-economic influences on current educational classroom practices.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have a foundation for understanding the history of education in the United States, various philosophical models of teaching, aspects of quality education, child development theories, the impact of contemporary challenges on education, as well as the educator’s role and responsibilities.  This course is designed to introduce the student to the professional practice of education. EDU-111 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Through discussion and observation, students will explore the history of early child education and its influences on current classroom practices; various philosophical models; aspects of quality in early childhood programs; strategies for observation; the role of play in children's learning; planning of integrated curriculum; professional development of the early childhood teacher; and basic overview of the development of young children. EDU-114 Infants & Toddlers: Care and Curriculum This course focuses on the care and teaching of infants and toddlers in group settings.  The developmental characteristics of children from birth to two-and-one-half years of age will be the basis for planning appropriate learning experiences, organizing the physical environment, and recognizing the importance of interpersonal relationships. EDU-116 Issues and Policies in Early Childhood Programs Explores the history and development of day care, the various types of child care and what defines quality child care for children from birth to school age.  Emphasis is placed on curriculum; physical, temporal, and personal environments and licensing and regulation of child care in this country.  The course also explores parental concerns and child advocacy issues.  In addition, analysis of legislation and the politics of child care are explored, along with the structure of government funding for child care. EDU-130 Classroom Behavior Management This course is designed to recognize both the teacher’s need to maintain basic classroom control and the young child’s need for self-expression in a safe, accepting environment. Students will learn ways to modify behavior that foster self-esteem and self-control in children as well as their caretakers. EDU-231 Curriculum for Young Children This course is designed to provide the student with a developmental approach to early childhood educational program planning, stressing the value of active learning and open-minded experiences in all areas of the curriculum. The interrelation of each area of the curriculum in the total learning experience is stressed, with particular emphasis on art, music, movement, mathematical thinking language development, print awareness and early writing, blocks, dramatic play, woodworking, cooking, science and nature. The High Scope approach to teaching is stressed, with key experiences in all areas of the curriculum.  Lecture and workshop methods are used to equip the student with ideas to take back to the classroom.    Prerequisite: EDU 251 or permission of instructor. EDU-251 Child Growth and Development This course pursues in-depth the principles of child growth and development, as well as the  factors that influence the growth process from birth to age twelve. Particular emphasis is given to application of theory to children's behavior based on the study of their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Prerequisite:  EDU 111 or EDU 103 recommended. EDU-255 Developmental Play This course focuses on children's intellectual and social development through play and the importance of play in the early childhood years.  Students will study the influences of culture, gender, family, peer relationships, and the supportive play environment at each developmental stage from infancy through preschool/kindergarten.  Observations of children will be a key component of the course as students record children's developmental play and link it to theory.      Prerequisite: EDU 251. EDU-261 The Special Needs Child Designed to help those who will be working with the special needs child in a regular classroom or special education setting. Students will study physical, cognitive and behavioral developmental problems in young children and will learn management techniques to aid them in mainstreaming these youngsters. Special attention will be given to community resources for the teacher and effective ways of working with parents. Prerequisite:   EDU 251 or PSY 211 EDU-265 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children This course explores current concepts in health, safety and nutrition for young children.  It focuses on creating and maintaining safe and healthy environments, sharing knowledge of proper nutrition, and fostering the overall well-being of young children. EDU-271 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs Focuses on the management responsibilities of an administrator in various types of early childhood education programs.  Included will be program evaluation, emphasis on federal and state licensing regulations, budgeting of time and finances and the interrelationships of staff, home and community.  Prerequisites:  EDU 101 or EDU 111 EDU-280 Seminar for Field Observation & Participation Opportunities to take part in the program at the Dean College Children's Center will  be supplemented by the seminar group discussions as well as individual conferences and evaluations of field participation performance. Observations, records of behavior, individual case studies, and supervised participation activities will be discussed during weekly seminar sessions. Seminars are for one hour and field participation is for 3 1/2 hours per week. Students must be concurrently enrolled in EDU 281.  Prerequisite: EDU 103 or EDU 111, EDU 251, and EDU 231. EDU-281 Lab for Field Observation & Participation Students have an opportunity to participate at the Dean College Children's Center in the classroom with young children. Students will begin planning, implementing, and evaluating open-ended opportunities for the children under close supervision of the classroom teachers and instructing supervisors. Field participation is for 3 1/2 hours per week.  Must be taken concurrently with the one hour per week seminar, EDU 280. EDU-282 Seminar in Early Childhood Education Practicum Student Teaching Practicum opportunities at Dean College Children's Center will be supplemented by the seminar group discussions as well as individual conferences and evaluations of practicum performance. Observations, records of behavior, opportunity, lesson plans, and daily participation in the program will be discussed during weekly seminar sessions.  Seminars are for one hour and practicum is for 14 hours per week.  Prerequisite: EDU 280, EDU 281, and approval of Program Director. Students must be concurrently enrolled in EDU 283. EDU-283 Lab for Practicum in Early Childhood Education Student teaching assignments at the campus pre-school, Dean College Children's Center, will give the career student an experience to actively participate in the day-to-day program.  Students will be absorbed in planning, implementing, and evaluating opportunities for the young children in their placement, as well as take part in parent meetings, finding appropriate resources, collecting anecdotes on children, and taking over the head teacher's role on student teacher planning days.  This course provides and in-depth classroom experience with increasing responsibilities.  Frequent supervision from the faculty supervisor and individual conferences with teachers will give constant feedback as to the student's effectiveness in the classroom.  Upon completion of this practicum, students will meet the requirements for Teacher Certification from OCCS.  Student Teaching Practicum is for 14 hours per week and must be taken concurrently with the one hour per week practicum seminar, EDU 282. ENG-111 Composition This course develops the student's ability to think clearly and write effectively. Classroom sessions focus on concept development, organization of ideas and techniques for writing college essays, critical analysis of text and process writing.  Instruction in the following essay models are emphasized in all sections: introductory essay emphasizing the writing process, two expository essays incorporating a combination of rhetorical modes, documented research essay and reflective/revision essay.  Two papers from this course are selected for every student's permanent college writing file. ENG-112 Composition and Literature Readings in poetry, drama, the novel, and the short story introduce the student to literary genres and provide a basis for discussion and analysis. The student learns to recognize and respond to basic literary techniques and devices, and utilize the insights gained in the development of expository prose writing. Writing assignments include extensive exercises in advanced expository essays.  Prerequisite:      ENG 111 ENG-221 Creative Writing Students will read works of poetry and short fiction to develop an appreciation of form, figurative technique, and thematic expression in order to develop poetic and fictional pieces of their own in a writing workshop setting. Prerequisite:  ENG 111, ENG 112 and permission of instructor. ENG-231* American Literature to 1860 This course studies major writers and literary movements from the early years of discovery to the Civil War, emphasizing the emergence of American landscape, character and theme. The course will include such writers as Bradstreet, Edwards, Franklin, Jefferson, Poe, Bryant, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville and other voices. Prerequisite:  ENG 112 or permission of instructor ENG-232* American Literature from 1860 This course studies major American writers and literary movements from the Civil War through the aftermath of World War II, emphasizing both changing and enduring values in American literary and intellectual thought as expressed through the works of such writers as Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Crane, Jewitt, Cather, James, "The Lost Generation," Frost, Hughes, and others. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor. ENG-255* Modern British and American Literature Readings in this course will examine the rise and development of modernism and its impact on the individual and society. Students will read the works of such 20th century writers as Josef Conrad, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Robert Frost in order to develop an appreciation for the depth of adventure and the breadth of imagination of American and British literary expression in the first decades of the 20th century.  Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor. ENG-260* Introduction to Poetry A course in understanding and appreciating poetry.  Students learn to recognize the many elements and uses of language and forms that create a successful poem. Students also work, through reading and writing assignments, toward a better appreciation of the deep beauty, awakening insights and universal themes found through the experience of poetry - "The woods are lovely, dark and deep..." Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor ENG-265* Cinema: Films from Literature With its long and complex history, and ever-evolving interaction between the printed word and the visual image, the nature of what happens to literature in the hand of filmmakers cannot be reduced to such commonplace statements as ‘the book is always better than the movie.’  We will explore a selection of the major critical frameworks for viewing the exchange between literature and film, focusing on genre connections between the fictional worlds of Dashiell Hammett and James M. Cain, the theatrical world of David Mamet, and the cinematic world of film noir in the first phase.  In the second phase, we will take a look at theatrical biography and the biopic, independent filmmaking and cultural/mythic intentions. Finally, we will compare levels of adaptation by looking a classic short story in the hands of a master film director. Prerequisite: ENG 112            Film Fee: $15 ENG-270* Literature by Women Writers This course will examine works of literature by women writers in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will read autobiographical novels, fiction, poetry and other genres that reveal themes, social issues and changing roles of women. The course typically includes writers like Sylvia Plath, Alice Walker, the Brontes, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Tillie Olsen, Kate Chopin, Virginia Woolf and selected contemporary writers. Readings and assignments vary according to instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor ENG-277* Mythology/Folklore This course emphasizes selected myths, sacred texts, legends, epics, fairy and folktales and other materials basic to a deeper understanding of the literature of Western Civilization. Emphasis is primarily on Greek and Roman Mythology, with comparisons made to other mythologies such as Middle Eastern, Celtic and Norse mythologies as well as the use of fairy and folktales motifs found within mythology. Creation stories, pantheons, hero stories goddess myths, and such epic works and legends such as The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid and the Holy Grail provide a necessary core of course content. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor. ENG-285* Introduction to Short Story One of the most enduring pleasures of life is a well-told story. Students will work toward analyzing, understanding, and enjoying the power and beauty of the short story form. Students will read a variety of authors to illustrate short story structure, themes and character types. Authors such as Poe, Hawthorne, Chopin, Hemingway, Anderson, Oates and more contemporary writers will be included. Prerequisite:  ENG 112 or permission of instructor. ENG-295* Children's Literature This course surveys children's literature in the age-range pre-school through fourth grade, including picture storybooks, books to begin in, folktales, poetry, fantasy fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography and informational non-fiction. Emphasis is placed on selection criteria, literary criteria, and literary appreciation. Several children's novels are included. The textbook is about children's literature, while outside and reserved reading brings students to actual children's books. Assignments cover reading about literature, analyzing children's books, creative writing and projects, and composing a final book project.   Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor. ENG-299 Special Topics in Literature - Literature of Baseball The designation of ENG-299 is a "Special Topics" literature elective.  This semester that elective is Literature of Baseball.  Filmmaker Ken Burns has said that there are three uniquely American creations that tell the story of America: The Civil War, jazz and baseball.  Baseball is more than just a sport, it is more than just the national pastime, it is the essence of the American way of life as seen through America's history, its myths and legends, and its values and dreams.  In baseball, as in America, anything is possible.  America's heroes rise and fall, only to be resurrected with the emergence of spring; the action of baseball follows the rhythm and pacing of the seasons themselves; and as the old sage Yogi Berra says, "It ain't over 'til it's over!" This course will trace the power, beauty, and elegance of baseball as seen through elegant literary voices selected from such writers as Walt Whitman, Donald Honig, Red Smith, John Updike, Roger Angell, A. Bartlett Giamatti, and others.  The classic baseball novels Roger Kahn's The Boys of Summer and Bernard Malamud's The Natural will also comprise part of the required reading.  The course will use Ken Burn's film documentary Dream as "new faces" and "new languages" came to America and fought to add their talents to the game and to The Dream..."Play ball!" Prerequisite: ENG112 GEO-111* World Geography Designed to give the student a broader perspective and a more informed appreciation of the various regions and countries of the world. The student will also become familiar with the language and terminology of geography and the use of maps. The physical, historical, cultural, economic, and political aspects of regions and countries will be examined from the perspectives of these fields of geography. HIS-111* United States History to 1877 This course surveys the social, economic, and political developments in American history from European colonization to the American Civil War and Reconstruction.  In addition to these subjects, considered topics include the American Revolution and Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, the market revolution, and the sectional conflict.  Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past.  Lecture and discussion. HIS-112* United.States  History - 1877 to Present This course surveys the social, economic, and political developments in American history from Reconstruction to the conclusion of World War II.  In addition to these subjects, considered topics include war and settlement in the West, economic and urban development, reform in the Progressive and New Deal eras, and the rise of American imperialism and World War I.  Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past.  Lecture and discussion. HIS-113* Contemporary United States History This course surveys the social, economic and political developments in American history from the end of World War II to the present..  Topics of study include the causes and culture of the Cold War, the social and political upheavals of the 1960s, the Vietnam War and its aftermath, economic and political reform in the Reagan era, and domestic and international instability in the post-Cold War years.  Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past.  Lecture and discussion. HIS-151* History of World Civilization I, to 1500 This course is devoted to the study of early human social development up to the era of globalization in the 1500s.  Main themes include the rise of cities and trade, empire building, cultural exchange, religion and philosophy, and technological development.  Much of the course focuses on the Mediterranean societies from the first cultures in Mesopotamia to Christian and Islamic dominance in Europe in the 1400s.  Comparative regions include East Asia (China), Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.  Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past.  Lecture and discussion. HIS-152* History of World Civilization II, 1500 to present This course is devoted to the study of human civilizations from globalization in the 16th century to the end of World War I.  In addition to global contact and exchange, the course emphasizes the rise of industrialized Europe and its satellites (e.g., the United States) as world powers.  Western developments in science, industry and political ideologies are studied to understand the relative frise of European power and the decline of the Chinese and Ottoman empires.  The widespread upheaval and reorganization caused by World War I concludes the course.  Students will encounter primary historical materials as well as scholarly accounts of the past.  Lecture and discussion. MTH-121* Algebra Essentials This course introduces the student to algebraic essentials necessary in College Algebra. Topics include variable expressions, linear equations and graphs, polynomials, factoring, polynomial equations, rational expressions and systems of linear equations.   MTH-125* Mathematics for Liberal Arts A course which explores various topics chosen to develop a sense of the nature, beauty and utility of math. The process of mathematical thinking (inductive, deductive, and algorithmic) is emphasized. Ideas explored will be chosen from the following areas: set theory (with venn diagrams); logic and proof systems and numbers, groups and fields; probability, statistics (including the normal curve), various base systems, and the history of numeration. Prerequisite: MTH 121 MTH-130* Introductory Statistics Topics include descriptive statistics, measure of central tendency and dispersion, probability rules and probability distributions, the central limit theorem and simple hypothesis testing. Application to real-world problems is stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: MTH 121 MTH-151 College Algebra A college-level algebra course intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Topics include relations, functions, graphs, analytic geometry, polynomial and rational functions, a review of exponent rules, radicals and radical equations, irrational numbers, systems of linear equations and inequalities, conic sections, sequences, series and the binomial expansion. Prerequisite: MTH 121 MTH-238* Quantitative Analysis I This course is designed to cover the mathematics concepts needed to understand and solve business problems. After a review of algebra, other topics include linear functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, matrices, inequalities, linear programming and mathematics or finance. Applications to business and economics problems are stressed through the course.   Prerequisite:   MTH 151 MTH-239* Quantitative Analysis II Designed to introduce students to various quantitative techniques used in management, this course emphasizes the practical use of calculus in the solution of relevant business and economics problems. The material is technique, rather than theory-oriented. Topics covered include nonlinear functions, differentiation, integration, optimization technique and applications. Prerequisite: MTH 238 PHL-101* Introduction to Philosophy (replaces PHL 203 and PHL 213) This course is an introduction to philosophical analysis through consideration of questions regarding the relation of mind and body, the ways of knowing facts and ideas through scientific value theories through the study of social sciences, aesthetics, ethics and natural sciences and questions regarding the meaning of life. A survey of philosophical thinking on these questions and their present relevance to the natural and social sciences and personal decision-making is emphasized through the reading of philosophical essays and literature and group discussion. Students who have completed PHL 203 or PHL 213 should not take this course. PHL 120-1 Business Ethics This course introduces students to the subject of ethics and how ethics finds particular application in business.  The following ethical views are discussed:  Cognitivism vs. Non-Cognitivism; Utilitarianism; Deontology; Egoism, Virtue and Ethics.  These views will then be applied to the following business related topics:  Corporate Responsibility; Employee Responsibility; Employer-Employee Relations; Marketing: Technology and Privacy; and Affirmative Action, among others. PHL-115* Ethics This course introduces students to the academic discipline of moral philosophy by examining its central questions, including: What is the nature of good and evil; of right and wrong; of freedom and responsibility? Can morality be objectively quantified? Can any given action be declared either a right or an obligatory act?  What systems of moral decision making bring enlightenment to the investigation of ethics? This course will approach these topics historically and philosophically with the use of classic and contemporary writings, student discussions, and case studies in current moral dilemmas including controversial choices in medical ethics; the impact of technology on freedom and responsibility; actions of civil disobedience of war; and ethics in the workplace. PHL-215* Comparative Religions This course introduces the student to the religions of the world with an emphasis on Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Through a systematic and objective investigation of the key beliefs, practices and cultural implications of each of these religions, the student will build a base of knowledge about the religions of the world, be able to compare their similarities and differences and apply these insights to the personal journey of living in a diverse world. POL-211* American Government An analysis of American democratic institutions and the process of government including such topics as the Constitution; the principles and philosophies that underlie the American form of government, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, campaigns, election, voting behavior, the functions and the relationship of the branches of government. PSC-181* Environmental Science This course provides essential background about the physical structures of Earth, including basic geology, ocean basin structure, plate tectonics, properties of water and soils.  Current environmental issues affecting Earth’s atmosphere, water, land, and energy resources are examined.  Lab Fee: $50 PSY-111* General Psychology This course introduces students to the scientific discipline of psychology, providing a knowledge base for advanced coursework in the field.  Topics include the history of psychology, research methods in psychology, contemporary paradigms in psychology, including the biological, behavioral, cognitive, psycho dynamic and humanistic models, learning, brain and behavior, understanding psychological development over the lifespan, sensation and perception, and social psychology. PSY-201* Abnormal Psychology This course applies the discipline of psychology to the study of abnormal human behavior. Its nature, etiology and treatment options will be examined through the perspective of the biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic and systems paradigms. Topics include the history of psychopathology, the role of the DSM-IV in diagnosing disorders; the DSM-IV classifications of disorders found in Axes I and II; and comparing/ contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of diagnosis and treatment strategies from the major paradigms in the psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 111 PSY-211* Child Psychology This course investigates the discipline's insights into children as they develop biologically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally from the prenatal period through the early years of adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 111 PSY-230* Cross-Cultural Psychology This is a course in the psychology of diversity which engages the participant in a systematic study of the behavioral dynamics of culture and cross-cultural interaction.  Topics include methods of cross-cultural research, understanding intelligence, cognition and culture, the dynamic interaction of culture and gender, age, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, social class, personality, emotion and the self in a cultural context, health, stress and coping across cultures, culture and social behavior, intergroup relations and intercultural interaction.  Prerequisite: PSY 111 PSY-234* Educational Psychology This is a foundation course in educational psychology which engages the participants in a systematic study of students, teachers and their interaction in classroom settings.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have a foundation for best professional practice by acquiring basic knowledge of human development and learning theories; theoretical and practical grounding in pedagogy; sensitivity and responsiveness to human diversity; and a sense of professionalism in the practice of education. Prerequisite: PSY 111 PSY-241* Adolescent Psychology This course is a study of the biological, cognitive, social and emotional development during the adolescent years.     Prerequisite: PSY 111 SFL-130 Lifeguard Training American Red Cross certification of lifeguard training and water safety techniques. SOC-113* Introduction to Sociology This course examines the influences of society on human behavior.  Sociologists take a unique perspective in understanding how our thoughts, actions, and feelings are affected by our social world.  Through scientific research, sociology provides us with valuable information about ourselves and our world that can then be the basis for advocating for social change.  Sociology includes a range of specialty areas including marriage and the family, education, politics and economy, gender, race and ethnicity.  This course will educate you on basic sociological concepts such as culture, socialization, social class, inequality, and social stratification.  Where possible, case material will be utilized to introduce these areas. SOC-203* Sociology of the Family This course explores the influence of society and the community on marriage and the family.  Topics such as religion and values, heritage, marriage, gender roles, children, and the extended family will be studied and discussed.  Among the areas covered are the meaning of marriage and family, intimate relationships, family life, family challenges and strengths.  This course will examine changes in contemporary families in terms of gender, family composition, women’s labor force participation, divorce, cohabitation, and other transformations. Prerequisite: SOC 113 SPC-111 Public Speaking A fundamental approach to oral communication through study and presentation of various types of informative and persuasive speeches, group discussion and debate. Focusing on effective research and organization of ideas to achieve specified purposes. Emphasis on audience analysis, listening, rhetorical structure of messages, ethics, presentation and critical analysis of speeches. Speeches are frequently videotaped to permit more comprehensive and immediate analysis of student's progress. Accounting | Art | Biology | Business | Chemistry | Computers | Economics | Education | English | Geography | History | Mathematics |  Philosophy | Physical Science | Psychology | Public Speaking | Sociology | Sports Fitness