Dual Enrollment Classes Fall 09/Spring 10

Dual Enrollment

Online Courses

2009-2010

BIOL 111 Basic Biology 3 s.h. Spring 10

Deals with the principles of biology. Includes cellular structure and physiology, growth and repair, reproduction and development, control, sources of food and energy, inheritance, and people's interrelationship with their biological environment. Briefly reviews the classification of plants and animals.

MMAJ - COMM 140 Writing for Media 3 s.h. Spring 10

Develops fundamental skills in writing and/or visualizing for a variety of media forms. Emphasized print and broadcast newswriting, advertising copywriting, and public relations writing.

CIS 217 Applications of Microcomputers 3 s.h. Spring 10

Introduces the basic concepts of microcomputers and software applications. Includes microcomputer hardware, commonly available software packages, graphics, and programming. No prerequisite.

ENG 111 Writing II 3 s.h. Spring 10

Emphasizes development of critical thinking through analytical and argumentative writing and introduces students to research writing. Each semester. All entering student (part-time and full-time) must take English placement examination. (Credit for advanced placement English or satisfactory SAT verbal scores does not exempt the student from taking the placement test or from fulfilling the university writing requirement.) Transfer students are urged to take the English placement test. If they have received credit for courses equivalent to either or both our ENG 110 and ENG 111, such transfer credit must be documented on a checksheet from the Office of the Registrar. Only students required to do so by the English Department as a result of their placement test scores must enroll in ENG 110. Unless exempt, all students must take ENG 111.

ENG 130 The Literary Experience 3 s.h. Spring 10

Provides a wide selection of literature to introduce the student to various literary genres. No prerequisite. Recommended for all students. Not for declared B.A. English majors.

CMST 121 Humanities II The Renaissance to the Present 3 s.h. Spring 10

Continues study of Western culture from the Renaissance to the present. No prerequisite. Spring, annually.

MATH 112 Excursions in Mathematics 3 s.h. Spring 10

Acquaints students with the nature and scope of modern mathematics and its applications. Emphasized concepts and understanding rather than acquisition of techniques. Satisfactory score on the departmental placement examination.

MUS 114 Introduction to World Music 3 s.h. Spring 10

Introduces traditional and contemporary musical styles from Algeria to Zanzibar. Examines the diversity of styles such as Zouk, Soukour, Salsa, Rai and Zydeco to name a few. Introduces the myriad of styles collectively know as "World Music." No prerequisite.

PSY 211 General Psychology 3 s.h. Spring 10

Introduces the general subject matter of psychology as a science and its major findings. Emphasized genetics, development, learning and motivation, emotions, sensation and perception, personality and abnormal adjustment, and other social behavior. No prerequisite.

WS 100 Survey of Women's Studies 3 s.h. Spring 10

Surveys women's studies topics offered in more advanced courses. Uses materials primarily from the social sciences to examine various topics from a feminist perspective. Examines diverse women's lives across the lifespan, feminist pedagogy, sex role socialization, women's relationships, women as students, and women in society and history, among other topics. No prerequisite. Each semester.

ES 111 Basic Earth Science 3 s.h. Spring 10

Surveys the earth sciences, including Earth-space relations. Including Earth motions, development of landforms, weather and climate, soils and related vegetations, water as a resource, and oceans. Emphasized the lithosphere (mountain building and erosion) and the atmosphere. Each semester.

PSY 111 Psychology of Personal Growth 3 s.h. Spring 10

Emphasized personal growth, enabling each student to explore self-identity, social relationships, and environmental influences. Explores problems of personality, resolution of conflicts and stress, and the role of emotions in behavior, relationships, and health. No prerequisite.

GER 103 German Civilization and Culture 3 s.h. Spring 2010

Introduced the geography, history, government, literature, and arts of German-speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland and Austria). Emphasized comparison of the cultures and values of German societies to those of Anglo-American society. Conducted in English. No prerequisite.