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COURSES
ENV* 121: Hazardous Materials Management I: Chemical Safety
(formerly EVSC 121)
An overview of state and federal regulations and procedures for chemical use,
management, disposal and safe handling. Prerequisites: CHE* 122, EVS* 100,
and MAT* 154. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa) 3 credits
ENV* 122: Hazardous Materials Management II: Pollution Control
A continuation of Hazardous Materials Management I: Chemical Safety. This
course will investigate strategies for the control of hazardous materials to minimize
environmental release and contamination, and also hazardous materials
cleanup. Prerequisites: ENV* 121, Hazardous Materials Management I. Class:
3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits.
ENV 165: Field Methods for Environmental Monitoring
A course with field applications using environmental monitoring and sampling
equipment and procedures. Prerequisites: BIO* 121, CHE* 122, ENV* 212,
MAT* 165 and MAT* 154. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per
week. (Sp) 4 credits
ENV* 212: Environmental Site Assessment
This course provides an introduction to the reasons, methods, and requirements
for conducting initial property environmental studies, called site assessments.
Site assessments are often required for real estate transactions. These assessments
evaluate whether environmental problems, such as leaking underground
tanks, soil pollution, ground water contamination, radon, asbestos, or PCBs
are present. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: EVS* 100 (may be taken
concurrently). 3 credits
Finance, See Business, Finance
Fine Arts, See Art, Digital Arts, and Graphic Design
French
FRE* 108: Elementary French I and II
(formerly FREN 108)
An intensive beginning French course in which FRE* 111 and FRE* 112 are
completed in one semester. This course is a study of written and spoken French
and Francophone culture with emphasis on oral proficiency through audio and
video tapes. Transfer schools may not award credit for this course if the student
has already completed two or more years of French at the high school level.
Class: 8 hours per week. (O) 8 credits
FRE* 111: Elementary French I
(formerly FREN 101)
An introduction to spoken and written French and Francophone culture. Emphasis
is on communication through development of skills in conversation, reading
and writing based upon the principles of French grammar and pronunciation.
No previous knowledge of French is required. Transfer schools may not award
credit for this course if the student has already completed two or more years
of French at the high school level. Class: 4 hours per week. (Fa) 4 credits
FRE* 112: Elementary French II
(formerly FREN 102)
The second half of Elementary French. Practice in conversation, reading and
writing, and the study of French grammar and culture as an aid to communication.
Class: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE* 111 or one year of high school
French, or permission of instructor. Transfer schools may not award credit for
this course if the student has already completed two or more years of French
at the high school level. (Sp) 4 credits
130
FRE* 125: French Culture and Civilization
(formerly FREN 125)
This course, taught in English, will acquaint the student with French customs
and culture. In addition to an overview of French history, the course will present
life in France today and will provide practical information for those intending
to visit France. (O) 3 credits
FRE* 130: France Today
(formerly FREN 130)
This course is designed as a companion course to the academic travel program.
It is open only to participants on the trip and is conducted as an independent
study course before, during and after the trip. Credits: 1, 2, or 3 credit hours
(the number of credit hours earned depends on the nature of the trip, the final
project, and the extent of participation). Co-requisite: student must participate
in an academic trip sponsored by MCC. (O) 1, 2 or 3 credits
FRE *153: French Conversation
(formerly FREN 111)
This course is designed for the student with no previous French experience
who needs French vocabulary and grammar which is useful for the traveler. The
emphasis will be on oral communication and comprehension. (O) 3 credits
FRE* 211: Intermediate French I
(formerly FREN 201)
An intermediate level study of the principles of French grammar and basic
vocabulary as a means of developing skills of conversation, reading and writing.
The course includes the study of Francophone culture. Prerequisites: FRE* 111
and FRE* 112, FRE* 108, or two years of high school French, or permission
of instructor. (Fa) 4 credits
FRE* 212: Intermediate French II
(formerly FREN 202)
This course is the second half of Intermediate French. The course will work to
continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, including
reading from selections on Francophone culture. Class: 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: FREN* 111 and 102, or two years of high school French, or
permission of instructor. (Sp) 4 credits
FRE* 251: Advanced French I
(formerly FREN 251)
This course allows students to perfect their skills in French. Oral and written
practice will be based on cultural and literary readings. Prerequisites: FRE* 212,
or three years of high school French or permission of instructor. (O) 3 credits
FRE* 252: Advanced French II
(formerly FREN 252)
This course is the second half of Advanced French. Students will read, discuss
and write about excerpts from literary masters of the French-speaking world.
Prerequisite: FRE* 251 or three years of high school French or permission of
instructor. (O) 3 credits
Geography
GEO* 101: Introduction to Geography
(formerly GEOG 101: People and Land: Introduction to Geography)
This course introduces some of the many topics geographers examine to
explain the relationship between people and place. Topics include the physical
earth, i.e. how mountains and lakes form, cultural patterns such as how
languages in neighboring countries are related, population analysis, like human
migration trends, and economic analysis including growth and decline of
regions. Geographic factors that underlie current political, social and economic
problems will also be explored. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer