BIO – Biological Science
Biological Science
Credits: 3
Minimum of 62 credit hours
Speech students develop commanding formal and informal communication skills. Students develop techniques for gathering information and making dynamic presentations. Public speaking and interpersonal communications are the major courses designed to develop the student’s total understanding of audiences, speaking skills and presentations. Associate degrees in Speech and Theatre prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. After graduating, students may find career opportunities in teaching, public service, broadcasting, business management, the ministry or corporate training. Other area option also available is theatre.
Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Type | Min GD |
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Term 1 | ||||
SCL 1001 | Success in College and Life | 1 | Life Skills | |
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores | ||||
ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 | Gen Ed | |
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
TA 1513 | Acting I | 3 | Major | |
Through writing and performance activities, the student will demonstrate knowledge relating to the training of the voice, mind and body for stage acting.Prerequisites: NONE | ||||
Term 2 | ||||
SOC 1113 | Introduction to Sociology | OR | Gen Ed | |
The student will identify the sociological dimensions of human behavior by analyzing the concepts of society, culture, socialization, institutions, social stratification and social change.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
PSY 1113 | General Psychology | 3 | Gen Ed | |
A survey of the major areas of study in psychology such as motivation, learning, physiology, personality, social psychology, abnormal behavior, perception, memory, cognition/thought, and treatment.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
COM 2213 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | Major | |
Given the principles of effective listening and speaking, the student will assimilate those skills into his or her physical and psychological worlds. After being exposed to public, business and professional speaking, the student will apply the principles of invention, organization, style, and delivery through practical exercises and will use the principles of rhetorical criticism in discussing speeches delivered in class.Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate placement score | ||||
GEN ED | Gen Ed Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
General Education elective | ||||
Term 3 | ||||
TA 1103 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 | Major | |
After an introduction to the basics of theatre-theatre history and literature, acting, directing, design, stagecraft, and the chain of responsibility from the playwright to the staff of the final production-the student will demonstrate understanding of the elements of theatre and their relevance to human experience.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
ENGL 1213 | English Composition II | 3 | Gen Ed | |
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation. | ||||
Term 4 | ||||
BIO | Biological Science | 3-4 | Gen Ed | |
Biological Science | ||||
HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
Humanities elective | ||||
Term 5 | ||||
PHYS | Any Physical Science | 3-4 | Gen Ed | |
Any Physical Science | ||||
HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
Humanities elective | ||||
Term 6 | ||||
COM 1123 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 | Major | |
The student will be able to identify why certain things happen as they do when two or more individuals come together to communicate for a specific purpose. The student must attest to his or her ability to understand the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on dyads, small groups, analysis of communication models and nonverbal communication, applying understanding to the major types of interpersonal communication problems in the work environment and in daily human relations.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
TA 1133 | Voice and Speech Improvement | 3 | Major | |
The student will state in writing and/or orally his or her understanding of the physiological elements of the voice. The student will use the International Phonetic Alphabet by transcribing the oral word phonetically. After participating in exercises to improve vocal control, the student will demonstrate improved enunciation and pronunciation.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
Term 7 | ||||
POLSC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 | Gen Ed | |
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
MATH 1483 | Functions and Modeling | OR | Gen Ed | |
The student will demonstrate: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function and
specifically of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; the ability to solve systems of
equations by utilizing matrices and determinants; and, the ability to solve practical problems using
algebraic and digital techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
MATH 1503 | Contemporary Mathematics | OR | Gen Ed | |
A study of the mathematics needed for critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics. Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 0203 | ||||
MATH 2013 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | Gen Ed | |
The student will solve problems applying the concepts of random sampling, elementary probability, testing hypotheses, descriptive measures, chi-square, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
SUPP | Guided Support Elective | 3 | Support | |
Guided Support elective | ||||
Term 8 | ||||
PHIL 1013 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | Gen Ed | |
After a review of the methods and sub-fields of philosophy, students will describe the positions selected philosophers have taken on several basic problems. Students will also describe and defend their own perspectives on these problems.Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 | ||||
HIST 1483 | U.S. History to 1877 | OR | Gen Ed | |
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
HIST 1493 | U.S. History 1877 to Present | 3 | Gen Ed | |
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
Term 9 | ||||
TA SUP ELEC | Theater Support Electives | 3 | Support | |
Any course within Theatre, Communications, Journalism/Broadcasting. | ||||
TA SUP ELEC | Theater Support Electives | 3 | Support | |
Any course within Theatre, Communications, Journalism/Broadcasting. |
Biological Science
Credits: 3
The student will be able to identify why certain things happen as they do when two or more individuals come together to communicate for a specific purpose. The student must attest to his or her ability to understand the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on dyads, small groups, analysis of communication models and nonverbal communication, applying understanding to the major types of interpersonal communication problems in the work environment and in daily human relations.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Given the principles of effective listening and speaking, the student will assimilate those skills into his or her physical and psychological worlds. After being exposed to public, business and professional speaking, the student will apply the principles of invention, organization, style, and delivery through practical exercises and will use the principles of rhetorical criticism in discussing speeches delivered in class.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate placement score
Credits: 3
General Education elective
Credits: 3
Humanities elective
Credits: 3
Any Physical Science
Credits: 3
Guided Support elective
Credits: 3
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation.
Credits: 3
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
The student will demonstrate: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function and
specifically of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; the ability to solve systems of
equations by utilizing matrices and determinants; and, the ability to solve practical problems using
algebraic and digital techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
A study of the mathematics needed for critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 0203
Credits: 3
The student will solve problems applying the concepts of random sampling, elementary probability, testing hypotheses, descriptive measures, chi-square, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
After a review of the methods and sub-fields of philosophy, students will describe the positions selected philosophers have taken on several basic problems. Students will also describe and defend their own perspectives on these problems.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
Credits: 3
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
A survey of the major areas of study in psychology such as motivation, learning, physiology, personality, social psychology, abnormal behavior, perception, memory, cognition/thought, and treatment.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
The student will identify the sociological dimensions of human behavior by analyzing the concepts of society, culture, socialization, institutions, social stratification and social change.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores
Credits: 1
After an introduction to the basics of theatre-theatre history and literature, acting, directing, design, stagecraft, and the chain of responsibility from the playwright to the staff of the final production-the student will demonstrate understanding of the elements of theatre and their relevance to human experience.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
The student will state in writing and/or orally his or her understanding of the physiological elements of the voice. The student will use the International Phonetic Alphabet by transcribing the oral word phonetically. After participating in exercises to improve vocal control, the student will demonstrate improved enunciation and pronunciation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Through writing and performance activities, the student will demonstrate knowledge relating to the training of the voice, mind and body for stage acting.
Prerequisites: NONE
Credits: 3
Any course within Theatre, Communications, Journalism/Broadcasting.
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