Associate in Science Courses
HD 211. Human Growth and Development. (3 credits, 5 weeks): This course will survey the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, moral, and faith development of the individual. Both biological and environmental influences will be explored including topics such as race, class, and gender.
EN 111. Writing and Research for Adults. (3 credits, 6 weeks): This course involves studying and practicing those matters of writing that affect readability, including effective style (accuracy, clarity, conciseness), appropriate punctuation, and correct use of grammar and usage. Students will be shown that writing is a process that includes pre-writing, composing, and rewriting for both personal essays and research papers.
EN 112. Writing and Literary Analysis. (3 credits, 6 weeks): A study of literary genres, including short stories, poetry, and drama. Discussion will focus on critical analysis of literary themes, and writing will focus on interpretive essays.
BBRL 102. Survey of the New Testament. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of the content, history, and teachings of the New Testament. Included in the course is introductory material on the theology of the New Testament and origins of the Christian church.
EN 231. Public Speaking and Presentations. (3 credits, 5 weeks): Instruction in the oral communication of original ideas, with a concentration on impromptu and extemporaneous speaking styles essential to success in the classroom and workplace. Students will receive specific training in the organizational and thinking skills needed to structure informative and persuasive speeches, as well as the performance skills required to effect confident, authoritative presentations.
HS 111. Major Issues in World Civilization. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of the major periods in world history with primary attention given to western civilization. Topics covered include: The dawning of civilization, Classical Greece and Rome, Christianity and Islam, Medieval institutions, Reformation/Renaissance, absolute monarchy, democratic revolution, European nationalism, World Wars, and Pre/Post Cold War.
EN 211. Masterpieces of Literature. (3 credits, 5 weeks): Students read and discuss selections from world literature, focusing on themes such as our relationship to nature, God, others, and self.
ES 111. An Overview of Environmental Studies. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of the ecological background, including the crowding of the earth, the natural resources, the chemicals in the environment, and their impact on society.
GE 101. Orientation to Adult Learning. (2 credits, 5 weeks): This course is designed to prepare the returning adult student to succeed in the accelerated program format in the School of Professional and Adult Studies. Includes an introduction to the concepts of study groups, personal management, and adult learning as well as the written and oral communication skills needed in the program.
BBRL 101. Survey of the Old Testament. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of Hebrew history, faith, and literature. Emphasis is given to the origins described in Genesis, the religious significance of the Exodus, the Mosaic Covenant, and the major teachings of the prophets. Examination is made of the relationship of God and man and the unfolding plan of redemption.
MT 102. Mathematics for Management. (3 credits, 6 weeks): This course examines various concepts of basic algebra. It assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. Applications in various areas including statistics, finance, and economics are demonstrated and discussed.
HS 211. Early American History. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of the events that led to the settlement of the North American continent, the transit of English civilization to this continent, and the resulting impact that this settlement created on world history. Special attention is given to cultural and religious values, society, the economy, life styles, political institutions and processes, and the problems involving unity for a diverse colonial world.
AR 111. Art and Aesthetics. (3 credits, 5 weeks): The purpose of this course is to provide to the students an historical perspective on the development of aesthetics in human culture; to challenge the student to discover, explore, and define personal and cultural presuppositions about the arts; and to encourage the student to develop a personal philosophy of the arts. The student is guided through creative interaction with various elements and properties of art, drama, and music, both in the classroom and in the art gallery, theatre, or concert hall.
PC 111. Matter and Energy. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A survey of the development of the concepts of matter and energy within the disciplines of chemistry and physics. The focus will be on modern applications to the earth and beyond.
IS 202. Modern Christian/Secular World Views. (3 credits, 5 weeks): An interdisciplinary course examining the world views, trends, and problems of twentieth century Western man. A Christian world view and secular thought will be contrasted in several areas including science and modern literature.
BS 101. Introduction to Business. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A survey course designed to inform students of the fundamentals of business with particular attention to the historical and economic foundations of our capitalistic system; the global marketplace; social and legal environments; human resources; marketing; management information systems; and financial management.
BS 209. Principles of Management. (3 credits, 5 weeks): An introductory course to management structures around the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The course explores the functions of the management process in for-profit and not-for-profit organization, large and small. Special topics include: globalization, quality, competitiveness, teamwork, ethics and entrepreneurship.
BS 206. Principles of Accounting. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A study of basic theory and practices for services and mercantile businesses including rewarding techniques, statement preparations, and simple financial analysis. Emphasis is on the understanding of accounting concepts.
BS 230. Principles of Marketing. (3 credits, 5 weeks): A general view of the scope and significance of marketing. The course emphasizes the marketing and consumer and industrial goals and analysis of marketing functions and institutions. It introduces marketing policies and practices of business firms.
CS 102. Introduction to Computers. (1 credit, 1 8-hour day): This course is intended to give the student a general knowledge of computer hardware and some basic software requirements. The target student is a first time or novice computer user. At the end of the full day course, the student should possess a basic working knowledge of the primary software used throughout their program of study.
MT 122. Elementary Statistics. (3 credits, 6 weeks): Introduction to basic statistics using an intuitive approach for understanding elementary concepts of descriptive statistics. Topics include populations and samples. Summarizing statistics, reading and interpreting graphs, and using statistics correctly in a variety of settings.
HL 103. Executive Fitness. (1 credit, 1 8-hour day): This course will provide basic instruction in the areas of lifetime fitness benefits, diet and stress reduction. Students will be expected to actively participate in the physical activities and discussions.
BS 103. Introduction to Economics. (3 credits, 5 weeks): This course will be an introduction to basic economic principles. It will include a survey of supply, demand and the price mechanism, cost analysis, factors of production, economic systems, business cycles, role of government in the economy, and current economic issues. |