Business
BUS 2033 – Business Communication
Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes business writing such as e-mail, memos, letters, reports, employment communication, and other types of digital media; delivering oral presentations; and developing interpersonal soft skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized. Development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or by evaluation. Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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
Computer Science
CS 1103 – Introduction to Computers and Applications
This hands-on course affords students a basic understanding of computers and their application. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a computer operating system, an office suite, productivity tools, as well as the Internet at an introductory level. Advanced Standing is available. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
English
ENGL 1103 – Multicultural English Composition I
Multicultural English Composition I for multicultural and international students who speak a second language.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
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 1123 – Multicutural English Composition II
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore or 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 thay 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
ENGL 1133 – Critical and Efficient Reading
This course is designed to enhance practical and critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary enrichment, reading flexibility and efficiency, rate, metacognitive strategies, and advanced comprehension skills, including analysis and evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension and respond effectively to material across disciplines.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
ENGL 1203 – Business English
The student will be able to correctly apply rules of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and paragraph development used in business communications and be able to differentiate between these rules and those for literary compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
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
ENGL 1233 – Technical Writing for the Workplace
This course will expose students to technical communication and will allow students to practice professional methods of writing in the workplace. In addition to constructing technical documents appropriate for use in professional and job-related environments, students will learn about rhetorical methods for presenting technical information in ethical and formal prose designed for clear and effective communication with employers and colleagues. This course will equip the student with written and oral communication skills necessary for sharing information and discussing content in professional settings; developing an awareness of technical genres; utilizing technological platforms for constructing documents; using visuals and graphics professionally; writing professional correspondence; constructing reports; designing project proposals; and composing instructions. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103; MATH 0203 College Prep Math II or adequate Math Placement Test Score
Credits: 3
ENGL 2143 – Introduction to Grant Proposal Development
This course prepares students in the fundamentals of writing grant proposals for nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt institutions or for other purposes. Students will examine effective grants, as well as explore and demonstrate understanding of all essential aspects of grant writing including the proposal narrative and budget. Students will also practice developing grants that answer private, state and federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Prerequisites: MATH 0203 College Prep Math II or adequate Math Placement Test Score; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Philosophy
PHIL 1123 – Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking provides opportunities for students to practice skills in both intellectual and personal development. Throughout the course, students will examine cognitive development, sound inductive argument development, biases and fallacies in decision formation, and problem solving skills. Students will apply these aspects of thought formation and critical thinking skills to writing development, goal setting, social analysis, and problem solving. This course satisfies three credit hours of the General Education humanities requirement for all Associates in Arts, Science, and Diversified Studies degrees.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
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
