FNA3002 Digital Photography
This course provides instruction in the basic
concepts and applications of electronic imaging
hardware and software. It will emphasize the
importing and digital editing of photographic
images in both black-and-white and color.
Artistic ex pression and experimentation with
image form, content and de sign will be encouraged.
Images will be manipulated and enhanced in
Adobe® Photoshop®. Three credit hours.
HIS1211 Western Civilization I
This course explores the development of
characteristic ideas and institutions of Western
culture from the origin of civilization in the
ancient Near East to the beginning of the rapid
social, political and intellectual transformation
of Europe in the 18th century. Co-requisite:
ENG1099. Three credit hours.
SOC1206 Principles of Sociology
This course will explore the aspects and variations
of human social activity. Sociology, the scientific
study of society, explains how groups, institutions
and social movements shape our lives. Topics
include stratification, status, cultural differences ,
sex and gender roles, and the structure and influence
of family, religion and politics. Particular attention
will be given to current events and social issues.
Co-requisite: ENG1099. Three credit hours.
SOC4100 Survey of Research Methods
Students will first define what constitutes academic
qualitative and quantitative research. Students
will then identify and utilize the necessary tools
for academic qualitative and quantitative
research. Each student will articulate a research
problem, write a review of related literature, plan
a research design and write a formal research
proposal. Three credit hours.
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
MTH1099 Basic College Mathematics
This is a pre- algebra course designed for students
before they enter Elementary/Intermediate
Algebra. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions ,
decimals , percents, and an introduction to topics
in algebra including signed numbers and equations.
Three credit hours.
MTH1100 Elementary/Intermediate Algebra
This course combines topics in elementary and
intermediate algebra. Topics include real numbers ,
solving linear equations , inequalities and formulas ,
as well as applications of algebra, graphing
linear equations, laws of exponents, polynomials,
factoring and rational expressions . Prerequisite:
placement exam, Ranken Steps or MTH 1099.
Three credit hours.
MTH1110 Elementary Algebra
Topics include operations on real numbers, solving
linear equations, operations on exponents and
polynomials , factoring, graphing linear equations
and applications of algebra. Three credit hours.
MTH1111 Intermediate Algebra
Topics include rational and radical expressions
and equations, the function concept, systems
of linear equations, inequalities in one and two
variables and applications of algebra.
Three credit hours.
MTH2112 College Algebra
This course continues with topics in algebra,
including the quadratic formula, graphing linear
equations and inequalities, the function concept,
quadratic functions, roots of polynomial functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions , systems of
equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: MTH1100.
Three credit hours.
MTH2220 Trigonometry
This course involves the study of the trigonometric
and inverse trigonometric functions, with emphasis
on trigonometric identities and equations.
Prerequisite: MTH2112 or equivalent.
Three credit hours.
MTH2240 Survey of Calculus
An introduction to differential and integral calculus,
with applications to a variety of practical situations
drawn from social, economic, life and applied
physical sciences. Prerequisite: MTH2112.
Three credit hours.
PHY2100 Conceptual Physics
A conceptual introduction to physics. Emphasis
is on developing knowledge and understanding of
basic physical principles. Topics covered include
an overview of the nature of physics, describing
motion, Newton’s laws of motion, gravitation,
mechanical energy, temperature and heat engines,
and the laws of thermodynamics. The behavior
of fluids, wave motion, the nature of light, and
the structure of the atom also will be introduced.
Prerequisite: MTH1100. Three credit hours.
PHY2230 College Physics I
An algebra/trigonometry-based physics course
that emphasizes problem-solving. The course is
designed to develop mathematical and problemsolving
skills by covering various topics in physics.
Topics covered include motion in one and two
dimensions, Newton’s law, work and energy,
momentum and collisions, circular motion and
the law of gravity, statics, rotational dynamics,
and solids and fluids. Prerequisite: MTH2220.
Three credit hours.
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
BUS1204 Introduction to Business
An introduction to the structure of business
organizations. Other topics include capitalism,
marketing functions, governmental business
regulations, personnel management, financial
planning, business ethics and small-business
management. Case studies will be examined.
Co-requisite: ENG1099. Three credit hours.
CIT1110 Computer Literacy
This course is designed to be a comprehensive
overview of the computer. The student will be
familiarized with the terminology of data processing
and will examine how the computer can be a useful
instrument in personal and professional life.
Topics include computer basics, what it can and
cannot do, how it operates, how it can be instructed
to solve problems, as well as exposure to
word processing, spreadsheet, database and
operating system programs. The student will
receive hands-on computer instruction in
addition to class lectures. Two credit hours.
CIT2211 HTML
This course is designed to teach students Web page
creation and other aspects of Web authoring.
Students gain experience developing Web pages
in a text editor. After completing this course,
students will be able to create simple Web pages
containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables,
forms and frames. Three credit hours.
MNG1220 Principles of Management
This course emphasizes the essential elements
of total quality management. The student will be
introduced to various components of quality in
the workplace through an examination of the
theories of leadership and management styles.
The concepts of statistical process control,
IS09000 and practical workplace basics are
also introduced. The goal of this course is
accomplished through the use of case studies,
team building activities, surveys and f low charts .
Co-requisite: ENG1099. Three credit hours.
