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ASL-101
Fundamentals of American Sign Language I
American Sign Language Level 1 introduces the fundamentals of ASL as used by the Deaf community in the United States , parts of Canada , and a few other countries . ASL is not " English on the hands " or a visual code for English . Rather it is a visual-gestural communication system that incorporates the use of handshapes , facial expressions , mouth morphemes , body language , and space to convey information . The syntax of ASL is very different from English . This course will introduce students to fingerspelling , vocabulary , grammar , use of space , and non-manual markers used in American Sign Language . In addition , we will look at Deaf culture and examine how it differs from hearing culture .
3.00
ASL-102
American Sign Language II
This course builds on the foundation of fundamentals of
3.00
Take ASL-101 . ( Required , Previous ).
American Sign Language , ASL-101 in developing the skills and knowledge needed to converse in American Sign Language ( ASL ). Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and usage of ASL grammar and syntax . In addition , information on deaf culture will be provided and discussed .
BAS-100
Introduction to Business
1.00
Adult Studies
BIO-101
Science of Life
An introduction to biology for non-majors . Basic principles of biology with emphasis on cell structure , energy metabolism , reproduction , genetics , diversity , and evolution . 3 lecture hours per week .
3.00
BIO-103
Human Anatomy
This course for non-science major students investigates the human body , from cells to body systems . 3 lecture hours per week .
BIO-107
Anatomy & Physiology I
A study of the basic concepts of human anatomy and
physiology , beginning with cell biology and histology and
continuing with a survey of skeletal , muscular , nervous ,
sensory , and endocrine systems . 3 lecture hours per
week . Not accepted as credit towards the biology major .
3.00
3.00 Take BIO-107L . ( Required , Concurrent ).