Catalog - Sussex County Community College

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7MATH213CALCULUS III (4 Cr) (4:0)This course is a continuation of Calculus II. Topics includeanalytic geometry in three dimensions, functions of severalvariables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vectors, andintroduction to vector calculus.Prerequisite: MATH114 (Grade of C)MATH215LINEAR ALGEBRA (4 Cr) (4:0)This course provides an introduction to Linear Algebra andits applications. Topics include systems of linear equationsand matrices, determinants, vectors and vector spaces,linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.Prerequisite: MATH114 (Grade of C)MATH220ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EOUATIONS WITHAPPLICATIONS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course covers first and second order ordinarydifferential equations; systems of ordinary differentialequations; applications of ordinary differential equations;and numeric and computational modeling techniques. Thenumeric modeling will be done by computer programming.Prerequisite: MATH114MATH250SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICSThis course focuses on selected topics in mathematics.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.MUSICMUSC101MUSIC APPRECIATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study and appreciation of music throughdirected listening of recordings, films, demonstrations, liveperformances and readings. The class will focus on theelements of music by exploring examples from a range ofmusical styles, including classical music, ethnomusicaltraditions, jazz, and rock. Active class participation andattendance of live performance(s) are required.MUSC105CHORUS I (1 Cr) (1:0)This course provides training in style and interpretationof music from all periods of history. It allows students theopportunity to perform in public. (Students may participateon a non-credit basis).MUSC106CHORUS II (1 Cr) (1:0)Continuation of MUSC105.MUSC107CHORUS III (I Cr) (1:0)Continuation of MUSC105 and MUSC106.MUSC110INTRODUCTORY MUSIC THEORY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a beginning level study of music theory,including: notation (reading and dictation), ear training,keyboard skills and basic harmony. Active classparticipation is required, and students must haveregular access to a piano or keyboard.MUSC250SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSICThis course focuses on selected topics in Music. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGYOSTE211WORD PROCESSING (3 Cr) (2:2)This introductory course is designed to help studentsdevelop entry level word processing skills through (1)concepts and (2) hands on word processing equipment, suchas word processors and professional computers. Documentpreparation (letters, manuscripts, reports) is the major focusof the applications learning activities in this course.Prerequisite: OSTE101Lab Fee RequiredOSTE244MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the world of medicinethrough a system of building thousands of medical terms.It begins the study of the fascinating terminology used inthis critical, high-tech and stimulating world. This courseis designed for anyone who wishes to learn medicalterminologyOSTE246MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course continues the building of thousands of medicalterms via its specialized fields and anatomical systems.Because of the continual growth and advances in the medicalfield, thousands of words are constantly being added to thedictionary annually; thus, contributing significantly to theprogress of medicine and its terminology. This course isdesigned for anyone interested in the world of medicine oranyone pursuing the medical transcription certificate.Prerequisite: OSTE244PERFORMING ARTSPERA102ACTING I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a course that offers an in depth study of characterportrayal and scene development with a focus on improvingthe skills required to perform a role from a script or fromimprovisation. This course requires student collaborationand attendance at local professional theater productions atan additional cost to the student.120