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Associate of Science in Applied Science Technology
English Composition I (ENC-101) 3.00 s.h.
This test of basic writing ability in English requires the writing of a number of short compositions, each involving different topics and audiences, and a somewhat longer formal essay. The student's writing is evaluated on the basis of organization, grammatical correctness, clarity of expression and appropriateness of style to the audience addressed. This examination satisfies the first three semester hours of the College's English Composition requirement.
English Composition II (ENC-102) 3.00 s.h.
This test of basic writing ability in English requires the writing of a brief research paper on a general subject using reading materials provided with the examination. The student's writing is evaluated on the basis of organization, grammatical correctness, clarity of expression and appropriateness of style. This examination satisfies the second three semester hours of the College's English Composition requirement.
Contemporary Ethics (PHI-286) 3.00 s.h.
and personal-societal relationships and in professional and occupational roles (such as law, government, medicine, business, military service, journalism), relationships between ethical traditions and ethical analysis of situations.
Ethics and the Business Professional (PHI-384) 3.00 s.h.
This course focuses primarily on ethics as applied to business professionals. In addition to introducing many concepts of ethics, the course encourages students to develop practical methods and models for thinking about and resolving ethical issues and conflicts, and applying these to ethical issues and problems that arise in business. It investigates institutions and their personnel and practices in light of ethical considerations, covering a broad range of political, economic, societal and philosophical views.
Technical Writing (ENG-201) 3.00 s.h.
Technical writing for industry, business and research, focusing on the special requirements of the professional report.
Introduction to Modern English and American Literature I (LIT-101) 3.00 s.h.
Introduces students to English and American works from the period between 1789 and 1901. Provides a general introduction to literature and literary analysis; discussion of major cultural movements of the 19th century; and an anthology which includes selections by Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, Whitman, Dickinson, and Browning.
Introduction to Modern English and American Literature II (LIT-102) 3.00 s.h.
Introduces students to English and American prose and poetry of the 20th century. Explores the ways in which 20th century writers have sought to go beyond the literature of earlier eras by experimenting with new ideas and new forms of expression. Examines influential figures of literary modernism - writers who sought ways to respond to the fragmentation and impersonality of modern life. Also examines postmodernist writers from the period after World War II to the present.
American Literature I (LIT-111) 3.00 s.h.
A survey of major American writers and literary movements from the Puritans to the Romantic period.
American Literature II (LIT-112) 3.00 s.h.
A survey of major American writers and literary movements from the Civil War to the present.
Intro to Children's Literature (LIT-221) 3.00 s.h.
Designed to inform students about the history and diversity of children's literature, this course covers a variety of recommended works and suggests criteria for selecting and evaluating alternative books. Specific genres covered include traditional fiction, historical fiction, multi-cultural literature, works of contemporary realistic fiction and information books. Requires regular access to a library with children's books.
Introduction to Anthropology (ANT-101) 3.00 s.h.
The study of culture as the expression of human values, behavior and social organization in its unique and varied forms throughout the world, past and present. The course attempts to document that diversity and to demonstrate the inherent logic of each culture in the light of the problems people need to solve and the environments to which they must adapt.
Macroeconomics (ECO-111) 3.00 s.h.
Macroeconomics deals with broad economic aggregates, such as national income, the overall level of prices, employment and unemployment, and the money supply. Topics covered include the meanings and measurements of gross national product; business cycles; the effect of government expenditure and taxation; causes of inflation and unemployment; and international trade and the balance of payments. The course examines the major historic and contemporary events that have shaped the 20th century American economics. The course involves solving economic problems that require basic college mathematical skills.
Western Civilization I (HIS-101) 3.00 s.h.
exploring the cultural and philosophical movements that have influenced the Western world from ancient times to the present. The course covers the influential pre Western civilizations through the classic period of the High Middle Ages. Material is integrated from a variety of academic areas and stimulates critical thinking.
Western Civilization II (HIS-102) 3.00 s.h.
Exploring the cultural philosophical movements that have influenced the Western world from ancient times to the present. The course commences with the end of the Middle Ages and continues through industrial modernization to the present. Material is integrated from a variety of academic areas and stimulates critical thinking.
American History I (HIS-113) 3.00 s.h.
This course focuses on the origin and growth of the United States from 1492 to 1865. It also examines the social, economic and political development of the country with special emphasis on the major events from the English settlement at Jamestown to the Civil War.
American History II (HIS-114) 3.00 s.h.
This course focuses on the transformation of the United States from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is on the transformation from an agrarian nation and minor member of the international community to an industrial world power. Beginning with the reconstruction of the South after the Civil War, the course traces the social, economic and political development of the country through the 1980s.
American Government (POS-110) 3.00 s.h.
This American government survey course explores the development and nature of American political culture, constitutional and structural arrangements, policy-making processes, and sources of conflict and consensus. Provides opportunities for students to learn how to access their government.
Introduction to Psychology (PSY-101) 3.00 s.h.
This course examines the fundamental principles and major concepts of psychology. Topics include: the brain and behavior, sensation and perception, conditioning and learning, motivation and emotion, life- span development, the self, stress and health issues, and the methodology of psychology.
Living in the Information Age (SOS-110) 3.00 s.h.
Living in the Information Age is an introductory level course intended primarily for students who are reentering academic study after a considerable hiatus in their formal schooling. Students will assess and strengthen their academic skills in reading, writing, calculating, and computing; and complete a number of assignments which will put these skills to practical use. The subject matter of the course is of natural interest and will also complement the instructional methods, which rely heavily on the use of computers and electronic communications.
Precalculus for Technology (MAT-129) 3.00 s.h.
Precalculus is designed to follow courses in college algebra, and to prepare students for courses in calculus and higher mathematics. It is broad-based to prepare students for courses in technology. Specific target population is students in the Applied Science and Technology degree program. Active participation by students is fostered by means of variety of activities. Learning is facilitated by shifting the focus from purely computational skills emphasized in more elementary mathematics courses to truly analytical skill. Topics covered include: exponential and logarithmic functions; exponential and trigonometric functions; exponential and trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations, applications of trigonometry; systems of equations, systems of inequalities, series and sequences; and analytic geometry.
Calculus I (MAT-231) 4.00 s.h.
Calculus I is an intensive, higher level course in mathematics that builds on courses like Precalculus for Technology. It aims at serving the needs of a wide student audience, including students in engineering mathematics, the physical and life sciences, and economics, and is constructed around multiple focal points to help students become creative and efficient problem solvers, using technology as a means of discovery of numerical, graphical and analytical solutions to problems In addition, communication skills are emphasized, and students are required to interpret, describe, discuss, justify and conjecture as they search for solutions to problems. Real-life applications provide links with students' life worlds. Topics covered in he course include: the Cartesian plane, limits and continuity, problems of tangents, velocity and instantaneous rates of change, rules for differentiation, implicit differentiation, maxima and minima theory, antiderivatives and the indefinite integral, exponential and logarithmic functions, and area between curves.
Physics I (PHY-111) 3.00 s.h.
An introduction to Physics, which conveys an understanding of classical mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics and includes the instruction in calculus required to work with the concepts presented in the course.
Physics II (PHY-112) 3.00 s.h.
Electricity and magnetism, relativity, waves and optics, heat and thermodynamics, and modern physics. It continues the instruction in calculus required to work with the concepts presented in the course.
C Programming (COS-116) 3.00 s.h.
C Programming provides an opportunity to study and gain experience with one of the most popular computer languages. Students will learn to write, debug and run programs in C language- the increasingly popular UNIX-related, intermediate-level software development language. The course covers operations, variables, loops, functions, pointers, input-output, data types, structure and file operations.
C++ Programming (COS-213) 3.00 s.h.
C++ is an object-oriented extension of the C Computer Language. C++ is the most popular and high-potential object-oriented programming language in the United States and possibly the world. This course explores C++ programming in the context of object-oriented software development. Object orientation will be defined in terms of five object characteristics (encapsulation, relationship, inheritance, polymorphism, and dynamic building) used to build object-oriented programs.
Data Structures (COS-241) 3.00 s.h.
Advanced techniques for program construction and testing are emphasized. Topics include linked lists, trees, sorting, searching, string manipulation, and dynamic storage.
Assembly Language (COS-231) 3.00 s.h.
An introduction to the study of the basic structure and language of machines. Topics include basic concepts of Boolean algebra, number systems, language, addressing techniques, data representation, file organization, symbolic coding and assembly systems, use of macros, batch operation and job handling.
Computer Architecture (COS-330) 3.00 s.h.
The analysis and design of the major elements of a digital computer. The specification of the interconnection of these elements to form a digital computer. This specification is accomplished with the aid of a special purpose register transfer language (similar to programming language). Control of the register-transfer sequence is treated from both the hardwired and microprogrammed viewpoints. Interrupts and I/O are treated.
Operating Systems (COS-352) 3.00 s.h.
Students will acquire an understanding of the role that an operating system has in the computing environment. The student will have hands on experience and assignments on major operating systems ranging from microcomputer to mainframes. These operating systems are MS-DOS, VMS, UNIX, IBM, USE, LINUX, WINDOWS, MACINTOSH. Topics will include process management, device management, file structures, utilities, performance evaluation and networking.
Discrete Mathematics (MAT-270) 3.00 s.h.
This course is an introduction to sets, alphabets, formal languages and elementary logic and the study of recursively defined functions, algebraic structures and relations with emphasis on applications to computer science. | 
