MAT 103 – APPLIED STATICTICS Prerequisites : Students are to be placed into MAT 103 by the following : At least a C in MAT 102 . Students must have satisfied all MAT , ENG 001 and RDG 001 remediation requirements prior to starting the course . A course for students concentrating in liberal arts , social science , humanities , and statistics . Through the use of computer software packages such as Excel , Lotus 1-2-3 , Statistical Package for the Social Sciences ( SPSS ), and Minitab , the basic and more advanced ideas of descriptive and inferential statistics are studied .
MAT 109 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY Prerequisites : Students are to be placed into MAT 109 by the following : College Placement Test ( For some students whose College Placement Test scores allow for MAT 109 , MAT 002 might be recommended prior to taking MAT 109 ) Students must have satisfied all MAT , ENG 001 and RDG 001 remediation requirements prior to starting the course . * See calculator note in catalog . This course considers fundamental ideas from algebra , trigonometry , and functions , including exponentials and logarithms . A problem solving approach is used . ( 4.5 lecture hours )
MAT 111 – PRE-CALCULUS Prerequisites : Students are to be placed into MAT 111 by the following : College Placement Test or at least a ' C ' in MAT 109 or MAT 116 . Students must have satisfied all MAT , ENG 001 and RDG 001 remediation requirements prior to starting the course . * See calculator note in catalog . A primer course for the study of Calculus . The function concept plays the unifying role in the study of polynomial , rational , exponential , logarithmic , and trigonometric functions . The modeling of elementary functions is stressed and topics are presented graphically , numerically , analytically , and verbally ( following the Rule of Four ). Technological support using a graphing calculator is integrated throughout the semester . In addition , appropriate computer software may also be available . ( 4.5 lecture hours )
MUSIC
MUS 100 – LISTENING TO MUSIC Basic concepts and development of listening perception . Compositions to be discussed include vocal and instrumental works of the 18th , 19th and 20th centuries selected to show the development of Western musical art . A requirement for the course is that students must attend concerts , one of which must be at a major concert hall in the metropolitan area , during the semester . This course cannot be applied to a degree in music .
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MDC 101 – MAKING OF THE MODERN MIND I Prerequisites : Completion of ENG 001 and RDG 001 This course explores the foundations of 20th-century Western Modernism , powerful ideas that transformed human attitudes and brought revolutionary changes that still shape contemporary thought today . Topics include views of evolution , human nature , social conflict , and laws of the universe . The ideas of Darwin , Marx , Freud , Einstein and others are studied . ( General Elective credit .)
NURSING
NUR 100 - INTRODUCTION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING This course is designed to acquaint the student who enters the nursing program at an advanced level with the philosophy and conceptual framework of Associate degree nursing . It will also introduce the role of the professional nurse and the problem-solving process as it relates to formulating a nursing diagnosis . Open to advanced standing and articulation students or by permission of the Chairperson . This course is part of the required Nursing curriculum for students receiving advanced standing in the required nursing courses . 1 Credit .
PHILOSOPHY
PHI 103 – CRITICAL THINKING Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . This course stresses sensitivity to form as it teaches the student to identify and evaluate different types of arguments found in ordinary language . Basic concepts include deduction , induction , soundness , validity , invalidity , formal and informal fallacies , clarifying meaning , assumption identification , and causal inferences .
PHI 110 – BIO-MEDICAL ETHETICS Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . An inquiry into the ethical problems raised by recent biomedical advances , research and clinical practice in our 20th-century culture . Genetic research , stem cell research , abortion , human experimentation , cloning , delivery of health care services , transplantation and allocation of scarce medical services , suicide and euthanasia are the main topics to be treated .
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 203 – GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I Designed to familiarize the student with the science of human behavior and mental states ; the methods employed by psychologists ; the experimental findings and applications of research ; and the important contributions from the behaviorist , psychoanalytic , neuroscientific , and cognitive schools of thought . This course includes the study of learning , perception , cognition , intelligence , social influences , psychological disorders , physiological changes and developmental stages .
PSY 213 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT Prerequisites : PSY 203 . Development and analysis of infant and child behavior , motor development , emotional development , motivation , language , thinking , work and play . Problems and methods of child study ; application of research ; effects of heredity and environment on the individual ; individual differences and theories of personality development . Observations required .
PSY 215 – ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Prerequisites : PSY 203 . An introduction to behavior pathology . Emphasis is on the evaluation , diagnosis and treatment of disordered and maladaptive behavior . Presentation of different theories and models of normal and abnormal personality .
PSY 216 – LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Prerequisites : PSY 203 . This course will examine major theories and findings on human development . Development is viewed across the life span from prenatal development through advanced old age . The course integrates theoretical perspectives and serves as a foundation for careers in the behavioral sciences , health , and human services .
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
AST 101 – SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY ( Beginning with Fall 2017 semester , this is a name change from SCI 105 ) The historical development of the physical laws and theories basic to the study of the solar system is studied . Physical characteristics of the earth , moon , planets and sun are discussed including findings of unmanned planetary exploration . Students are required to attend at least two evening observation sessions during the semester . Students gain a working knowledge of the operation of a telescope . ( 3 lecture , 3 laboratory hours ) Lab fee applies . Note : A special Hybrid section of Solar System Astronomy may be offered each semester . This distance-learning course uses the internet , computers and other electronic media to complete the course assignments . Therefore , students must have access to a computer . Students will occasionally meet with the instructor on campus to perform laboratory experiments and take exams . Lab fee applies .
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