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2006-2008 CATALOGFine Arts CoursesArt [IAI Code]ART121 [F2 901 History of Western Art I (3)ART122 [F2 902] History of Western Art II (3)ART126 [F2 904] History of Photography (3)ART129 [F2 900] Art Appreciation (3) [not accepted for AFADegree]ART131 [F2 903N] Survey of Non-Western Art (3)Music [IAI Code]MUSIC 130 [F1 900] Introduction to Music Appreciation (3)MUSIC 132 [F1 904] American Music (3)Theatre [IAI Code]THTRE 101 [F1 907] Understanding Theatre (3)THTRE 104 [F1 908] History of Theatre (3)Humanities CoursesForeign Languages [IAI Code]FRENC 202 [H1 900] French IV (4)*GERM 202 [H1 900] German IV (4)*SPAN 202 [H1 900] Spanish IV (4)**While few baccalaureate institutions require a foreign or second language intheir campus-wide general education requirements, competency through two,three or four college semesters (or high school equivalent) in a single foreign/secondlanguage is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree at some universities.Thus, community college students who intend to transfer shouldcomplete the foreign language courses required by their intended institutionprior to transferring.Humanities [IAI Code]HUMAN 101 [H5 904N] Comparative Religions (3)HUMAN 201 [H9 900] Humanities Themes: Myth, Reason & God (3)Literature [IAI Code]ENG 211 [H3 914] American Literature I (3)ENG 212 [H3 915] American Literature II (3)ENG 215 [H3 910D] African-American Literature (3)ENG 221 [H3 903] Introduction to Poetry (3)ENG 231 [H3 912] British Literature I (3)ENG 232 [H3 913] British Literature II (3)ENG 240 [H3 901] Introduction to Fiction (3)ENG 243 [H3 908N] Non-Western Literature in Translation (3)ENG 252 [H3 902] Introduction to Drama (3)ENG 261 [H3 906] Western/World Literature I (3)ENG 262 [H3 907] Western/World Literature II (3)ENG 271 [H3 905] Introduction to Shakespeare (3)Philosophy [IAI Code]PHILO 201 [H4 900] Introduction to Philosophy (3)PHILO 202 [H4 904] Ethics (3)PHILO 203 [H4 906] Introduction to Logic (3)Interdisciplinary Humanities and Fine Arts [IAI Code] may be used for eitherhumanities or fine arts credit.HUMAN 202 [HF 900] Form and Structure in the Arts (3)AREA C: MATHEMATICS (3-6 credit hours)Mathematics focuses on quantitative reasoning as the basis for developingan understanding of the quantitative relationships found in both theworld of work and in everyday life. Mathematics provides the tools andskills necessary to organize thoughts, to apply problem-solving techniquesand understand patterns and processes in all fields. Mathematicsis used to determine reasonableness, identify alternatives and selectoptimal results. Individuals need to apply simple mathematical methodsto the solution of real-world problems.Select 1 to 2 courses (3 to 6 credit hours) from:Mathematics [IAI Code]MATH 112 [M1 904] General Education Math (3)MATH 115 [M1 902] General Education Statistics (3)MATH 112 and 115 are recommended for A.A. and A.F.A. students who donot intend to take higher levels of mathematics.BUS 240 [M1 902] Elementary Statistics (4)MATH 153 [M1 902] Probability and Statistics (4)MATH 153 is intended for students with advanced math skills; it may betaken in place of MATH 115. Students can receive credit for only one of BUS240, MATH 115 and 153.MATH 155 [M1 906] Finite Mathematics (4)DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESTRANSFER DEGREESMATH 157 [M1 900-B] Calculus for Business and Social Science (4)MATH 171 [M1 900-1] Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)MATH 172 [M1 900-2] Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)MATH 173 [M1 900-3] Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)MATH 206 [M1 903] Mathematics for Elementary Teaching II (4)**MATH 210 [M1 905] Discrete Mathematics (3)**Prerequisite: MATH 200 Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I (4)**MATH 206 fulfills general education requirements only for students seekingstate certification as elementary teachers. Students must complete bothMATH 200 and 206 prior to transfer.AREA D: PHYSICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES• A.S.,A.A.,A.F.A.,A.A.T.: 7-8 semester hoursThe study of science develops understanding of the methods of scientificinquiry, including the formulation and testing of hypotheses. Familiaritywith scientific principles enables one to discover and apply methodology,investigate and understand phenomena in the natural and physical worldand make informed decisions about personal and societal issues. Anunderstanding of the scientific method helps one to examine componentsof the living world and their interaction with the physical world.By becoming knowledgeable about the contemporary world of scienceand technology, the individual can relate more effectively to environmentaland technological issues facing a complex global society.Select 2 courses (7-8 credit hours), with one course selected from thelife sciences and one course from the physical sciences and including atleast one laboratory course from:(The “L” in the IAI code indicates a “lab science” course.)Life Science Courses [IAI Code]BIOL 100 [L1 900L] General Education Biology (4)BIOL 103 [L1 901] Plants and Society (3)BIOL 105 [L1 905] Environmental Biology (3)BIOL 106 [L1 906L] Heredity and Society (4)BIOL 112 [L1 900L] Organismal Biology (4)**This course is intended for science majors only and should not be selectedby non-science majors to meet general education science requirements.Student cannot receive credit for both BIOL 100 and 112.Physical Science Courses [IAI Code]ASTRO 101 P1 906] Guide to the Universe (3)ASTRO 104 [P1 906L] The Solar System and Beyond (4)CHEM 105 [P1 902L] Survey of General Chemistry (4)CHEM 110 [P1 902L] General Chemistry I (5)**This course is intended for science majors only and should not be selectedby non-science majors to meet general education science requirements.Student cannot receive credit for both CHEM 105 and 110.GEOG 105 [P1 909] Introduction to Physical Geography (3)GEOLO 101 [P1 907L] Physical Geology (4)GEOLO 102 [P1 907L] Historical Geology (4)METEO 150 [P1 905] Introduction to Meteorology (3)PHYSC 111 [P9 900L] Physical Science (4)PHYSC 112 [P9 905L] Earth Science (4)Students cannot receive credit for both METEO 150 and PHYSC 112.PHYSI 101 [P1 901L] Conceptual Physics (4)PHYSI 120 [P1 900L] College Physics I (4)*PHYSI 210 [P2 900L] University Physics I (4)**This course is intended for science majors only and should not be selectedby non-science majors to meet general education science requirements.Student cannot receive credit for both PHYSI 120 and 210.AREA E: SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES• A.A.,A.S.,A.A.T.: 9 credit hours• A.F.A.: 6 credit hoursSocial sciences focus on an appreciation of human continuity andchange. By analyzing the past, developing insights into contemporarylife and understanding the impact of individual and social actions on thefuture, students have a foundation for developing a sense of responsibilitytoward humanity and the environment. Through analysis of social,political, cultural, historical and economic institutions and relationshipsthat both link and separate societies in the world, students are able tounderstand their own society and the world as part of a global humanexperience. Beyond understanding the broad perspective, individualsDEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES43