BIO – Biological Science

Biological Science

Credits: 3

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

GEN ED – Gen Ed Elective

General Education elective

Credits: 3

HUM – Humanities Elective

Humanities elective

Credits: 3

PHYS – Any Physical Science

Any Physical Science

Credits: 3

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

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

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

PHIL 1013 – Introduction to Philosophy

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

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

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

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

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

TA 1103 – Introduction to Theatre

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

TA 1133 – Voice and Speech Improvement

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

TA 1223 – Make Up for The Stage

The student will apply the principles, theory and psychology of theatrical make-up, including proper skin care; identification of types of make-up available; application of straight, corrective and old age make-up; and the construction and use of prosthetics and hair pieces.

Prerequisites: NONE

Credits: 3

TA 1513 – Acting I

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

TA 2203 – Acting II

Through intensive study, analysis, and performance of scenes from selected plays, the student will develop skills emphasizing the development of character and actor interaction.

Prerequisites: TA 1513

Credits: 3

TA 2233 – Acting for The Camera

The student will develop and demonstrate, through listening, interpretation, and response exercises, a personal technique and methodology of acting in the media of film and video.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3