Biological Science
BIO – Biological Science
Biological Science
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Communications
COM 1123 – Interpersonal Communications
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
COM 2213 – Intro to Public Speaking
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
Digital Media Design
DMD – Digital Media Design
Select any DMD course
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Economics
ECON 1013 – Introduction to Economics
This course is an introduction to the fundamental framework economists use to analyze problems. Students will explore the principles by which decisions are made by consumers, businesses and the government. Upon completion of this course will be able to relate the principles of economics to solve everyday problems. Topics covered include scarcity, choice and opportunity cost; demand, supply, market efficiency and structure; consumer utility theory, inflation, unemployment and the effects of government policy and intervention.
Prerequisites: MATH 0203 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined measures.
Credits: 3
ECON 2123 – Principles of Microeconomics
The student will apply microeconomic theories in analyzing concepts by which business maximizes profit, consumers maximize satisfaction, government allocates goods and services, and international trade affects the domestic economy.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
ECON 2143 – Principles of Macroeconomics
This course is a continuation of the Principles of Economics involving the production, consumption and distribution of wealth in a market economy, with major emphasis macroeconomics theory, particularly the general price level, output and income, and interrelations among sectors of the economy, determinants of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, as well as monetary and fiscal policy tools that can be used to achieve particular policy objectives. The basics of international finance will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: ECON 2123 or by evaluation
Credits: 3
Electives
HUM – Humanities Elective
Humanities elective
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
JB PR ELEC – J&B Public Relations Electives
Elective (any course or courses of the student’s choosing –a modern language is recommended)
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 5
PHYS – Any Physical Science
Any Physical Science
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
English
ENGL 1113 – English Composition I
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
ENGL 1213 – English Composition II
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
History
HIST 1483 – U.S. History to 1877
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
HIST 1493 – U.S. History 1877 to Present
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
Journalism and Broadcasting
JB 1103 – Audio Production
The student will use audio production techniques and equipment to produce program material of professional quality. Extensive laboratory work is required.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
JB 1133 – News Writing
The student will become familiar with and proficient in the use of various news gathering and news writing techniques common to both the print media and the broadcast media. The student will demonstrate mastery by writing acceptable news stories, features, human interest stories and interpretive reports. Typing skills are required. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
JB 2413 – Principles of Public Relations
The student will describe the history, scope, ethics and functions of public relations. He or she will effectively use a multimedia approach in the preparation of a public relations campaign with particular attention to ways of gaining public support for an activity, cause, movement or institution.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
JB 2643 – Video Production
The student will use video production techniques to produce, edit and direct program materials of broadcast quality. Extensive laboratory work is required.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Mathematics
MATH 1483 – Functions and Modeling
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
MATH 1503 – Contemporary Mathematics
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. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103
Credits: 3
MATH 2013 – Introduction to Statistics
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
Political Science
POLSC 1113 – American Federal Government
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
Psychology
PSY 1113 – General Psychology
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
Sociology
SOC 1113 – Introduction to Sociology
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
Success in College and Life
SCL 1001 – Success in College and Life
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
