Academic Catalog - Mt. Sierra College

Mt. Sierra College Course Descriptions
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Economics
` ECN-150 | Economics I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides an introduction to Economics
presenting the basic interactions of individuals, firms
and government in a market-oriented economy. The
course includes analysis of supply and demand,
scarcity, market prices, interest rates, and the role of
monetary and fiscal policies in promoting economic
growth and stability.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ECN-250 | Economics II
Prerequisite(s): ECN-150
Students learn the principles of pricing cost analysis,
aggregate economic analysis, marketing systems, and
international trade and policies.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ECN-350 | Managerial Economics
Prerequisite(s): ECN-250
In this course, students will study different markets and
the businesses that function within those markets. The
decision making process will be explored with special
emphasis on marginal analysis, opportunity cost, cost
of production, labor markets elasticity, supply and
demand, monopoly, oligopoly, consumer theory, and
perfect competition.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
English
` ENG-080 | Evolving English
Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, students learn the basic elements of good
sentence and paragraph level writing with an emphasis
on the presentation and practical application of proper
sentence level and paragraph level writing, particularly
for an academic environment. Students are prepared
for college-level composition courses. Placement in
ENG-080 is determined by the analysis of the student’s
writing assessment completed upon application to Mt.
Sierra College.
Non-degree applicable.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-135 | English Composition
Prerequisite(s): ENG-080 w/minimum grade of ‘C’
This course covers fundamental skills of composition
writing, which include following an outline and developing
a written document logically and with proper citations.
How to write a basic editorial composition utilizing
correct grammar, cohesive sentence structure, and a
clear thesis with appropriate support is also covered.
In addition, the course focuses on how to read more
effectively, as well as edit one’s own work. Students
must pass a Common Writing Final Exam and earn a
‘C’ or higher in order to proceed to ENG-155.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-155 | Advanced English Composition
Prerequisite(s): ENG-135 w/minimum grade of ‘C’
Building on the skills acquired in English composition,
this course continues to develop the student’s ability
to read, analyze, and evaluate, as well as write essays
and articles that both enhance an appreciation of the
written word and provide the opportunity to utilize and
apply the various modes of discourse in compositions,
culminating in written research projects.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-250 | Introduction to Mythology
Prerequisite(s): ENG-155 w/minimum grade of ‘C’
Students are introduced to the fundamental building
blocks of the archetypal story through exploring original
myths from the ancient Greek, Roman, Germanic,
Celtic traditions, as well as from selected non-European
traditions.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-260 | Storytelling
Prerequisite(s): ENG-155 w/minimum grade of ‘C’
This course explores the writing experience. Students
will learn the history of storytelling, working with different
media (epic poems, plays, short stories, comic books
and screenplays) through exercises inside and outside
of class. These exercises will familiarize the students
with the fundamental elements used in writing a
narrative, including characters, the 3-act structure,
scene construction, conflict and resolution, and lines
of action and counteraction. Students will complete
original narrative writing assignments, including revised
drafts, in each of the various forms studied.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-300 | Professional Writing
Prerequisite(s): ENG-135 w/ minimum grade of ‘C’
This course offers students the skills needed to expand
the principles of writing into a professional context.
Emphasis will be placed on the principles of professional
writing in common applications, as the course will include
electronic communication, oral reporting, reports, and
correspondence. Students may also learn to create
online documents for communication purposes.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-335 | Introduction to Literature
Prerequisite(s): ENG-155 w/minimum grade of ‘C’
This course explores the form and content of fictional
stories, poems, and plays, providing the student
with the opportunity to examine the artistic problems
encountered and solved by the creators of these works.
Emphasis is placed on the narrative style, the artist’s
objective, and the artist’s point of view. The instruction
provides the means to sharpen critical skills and to
participate in the creation, development, and telling of
stories.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` ENG-400 | Story & Character Development in
Games
Prerequisite(s): ENG-260
In this class the student learns the essence of good
storytelling and explores the process of writing stories
for games. Included in this course are character
development concepts, plot development, interactivity
and branch points. The classic dramatic arc is
examined along with a discussion of the 36 dramatic
situations. Also included are methods and techniques
for conveying story elements in games via visual and
audio queues.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
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