Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

HIST 2381 African American HistoryPSYC 2301 General PsychologyPSYC 2306 Human SexualityPSYC 2307 Adolescent PsychologyPSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and DevelopmentPSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in PsychologySOCI 1301 Introductory SociologySOCI 1306 Contemporary Social ProblemsSOCI 2301 Marriage and the FamilySOCI 2319 Minority StudiesSOCW 2361 Introduction to Social WorkThe objective of the Social and Behavioral ScienceElective Component of the Core Curriculum is toincrease students’ knowledge of human behavior,interaction, and the political, psychological, andsociological factors influencing both individualand social development. Such knowledgeshould include: an understanding of the scientificmethods used in studying human behavior andinteraction; relationships among individuals,groups, institutions, events, and ideas; as wellas the occupations and careers awaiting thosewho choose a major in the social and behavioralsciences.Through the Social and Behavioral SciencesElectives Component of the Core Curriculum,competencies the student will be able todemonstrate are to:• employ the appropriate methods,technologies, and data that social andbehavioral scientists use to investigate thehuman condition;• examine social institutions and processesacross a range of historical periods, socialstructures, and culture;• use and critique alternative explanatorysystems or theories;• develop and communicate alternativeexplanations or solutions for contemporarysocial issues;• analyze the effects of historical, social,political, economic, cultural, and globalforces on the area under study;• identify and understand differences andcommonalities within diverse cultures.COMPUTER SCIENCE3 creditsCOSC 1301 Microcomputer ApplicationsCOSC 1336 Fundamentals of Programming IThe objective of the Computer Science componentof the Core Curriculum is to enable students toidentify and use microcomputer hardware andsoftware.Through the Computer Science component ofthe Core Curriculum, competencies the studentwill be able to:• utilize computer-based technologies foreffective data communications;• acquire information from online and localsources utilizing computer technology;• analyze and solve problems using computerbasedtechnologies;• describe limitations and problems with atechnology solution.Total credits: 44-45*ARTS 1304, MUSI 1308, and MUSI 1309 may onlybe taken to fulfill either the Visual and Performing Artsor the Humanities requirement. It may not fulfill bothrequirements.HUMANITIES ELECTIVEOPTIONS FOR THEASSOCIATE OF APPLIEDSCIENCE DEGREESHUMANITIES AND VISUALAND PERFORMING ARTSArtARTS 1301 Art AppreciationARTS 1303 Art Survey IARTS 1304 Art Survey IIARTS 1311 Design IARTS 1312 Design IIARTS 1316 Drawing IARTS 1317 Drawing IIARTS 2313 Design Communications IARTS 2314 Design Communications IIARTS 2316 Painting IARTS 2317 Painting IIARTS 2323 Drawing IIIARTS 2324 Drawing IVARTS 2326 Sculpture IARTS 2327 Sculpture IIARTS 2333 Printmaking IARTS 2334 Printmaking IIARTS 2341 Art Metals/Jewelry Design IARTS 2342 Art Metals/Jewelry Design IARTS 2346 Ceramics IARTS 2347 Ceramics IIARTS 2348 Digital Art IARTS 2349 Digital Art IIARTS 2356 Photography I(Fine Arts Emphasis)ARTS 2357 Photography II(Fine Arts Emphasis)DanceDANC 2303 Dance AppreciationDramaDRAM 1310 Drama AppreciationForeign Language*SGNL 2301 Intermediate American SignLanguage ISPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish ISPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II86