Course Descriptions - Community College of Rhode Island

Two years of high school French or one year
of college French or the equivalent) Lecture: 3
hours
FREN 1520 - Conversational French II -
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Conversational
French I (FREN 1510) and includes
conversational practice, cultural readings
and discussions. (Prerequisite: FREN 1510 or
the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours
FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I -
3 Credits
This course helps students develop skill in
reading and discussing French texts related
to culture and literature. Coursework is
supplemented by further work in grammar,
conversation and composition. (Prerequisite:
FREN 1020 or 1040 or its equivalent) Lecture:
3 hours
FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II -
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Intermediate
French I (FREN 2010). (Prerequisite:
FREN 2010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours
FREN 2210 - French Conversation and
Composition I - 3 Credits
This is an intensive course in conversation
and composition. Selected cultural videos,
CDs, readings and classroom discussions
provide an atmosphere to develop and
improve speaking and understanding of
French. Oral presentations and written
compositions are required. (Prerequisite:
FREN 2020 or permission of instructor) Lecture:
3 hours
FREN 2220 - French Conversation and
Composition II - 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of French
Conversation and Composition I (FREN
2210). (Prerequisite: FREN 2210) Lecture: 3
hours
geog (geogrAphy)
GEOG 1010 - Introduction to
Geography - 3 Credits
Physical and cultural elements of geography
are considered as they relate to each
other in the economic, political, cultural
and historical aspects of human civilization.
Map study is a major focus of this course as
we examine all major regions of the world.
Lecture: 3 hours
GEOG 1020 - Introduction to Economic
Geography - 3 Credits
Economic geography focuses on understanding
the location of production,
distribution and consumption activities,
both locally and internationally. Economic
and geographic models are applied to
both theoretical and real-world situations.
Students research topics related to these
areas that are of interest to them. (GEOG
1010 or ECON 2020 recommended prior
to this course.) (Prerequisite: ENGL 0850 or
appropriate placement test score or permission
of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours
geol (geology)
GEOL 1010 - General Geology
(Physical Geology) - 4 Credits
This course investigates the planet Earth,
explaining the geologic events and features
through plate tectonics. Major topics
included are the study of minerals and
rocks; volcanoes; earthquakes; weathering
and erosion; streams and floods; and
groundwater. In addition, a field trip within
Rhode Island and the vicinity is taken.
Course fulfils one lab science requirement
for A.A. degree. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours
GEOL 1020 - The Earth Through Time -
4 Credits
This course investigates the geologic history
of the Earth. Topics include plate tectonics;
climate change, such as the Ice Age;
and the evolution of life (e.g. dinosaurs). A
key goal is to learn how these topics have
interacted through time resulting in the
present location of our continents, oceans
and present day life. A field trip within
Rhode Island is taken. Course fulfills one
lab science requirement for A.A. degree.
Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours
GEOL 1030 - Natural Disasters -
3 Credits
This course studies the Earth by focusing
on natural disasters. The causes and consequences
of such events are examined
within the framework of earth sciences.
Major topics covered include earthquakes,
volcanoes, tsunami, landslides, climate
change, hurricanes, floods and meteorite
impacts. Lecture: 3 hours
GEOL 1040 - Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to using Arc-
GIS 9.3 to create and analyze digital maps.
Students learn how to use the software
to create maps, graphs and reports. Basic
cartography, coordinate systems, geodesy,
map projections and map design are also
covered. Students complete and present
a final mapping project on a topic of their
choosing. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours
GEOL 1050 - Urban Geology -
4 Credits
This course explores the relationship of
cities to their natural settings. The Earth’s
surface features, geological processes and
internal structure are explored, including
plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, the
rock cycle, rivers and mass wasting. These
and more are investigated in terms of
their effect on urban areas. Topics include
building stone, water supply, sanitation,
population growth and megacities in the
developing world. There will be a field trip
to look at stone buildings in Providence or
Newport. Lecture: 3 hours Lab:2 hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of course required before registering. Corequisite: Course must be taken prior to or at the same time.
fren-geog-geol-germ
germ (germAn)
GERM 1000 - Basic Spoken German 1 -
3 Credits
This is an introductory course for beginners
emphasizing correct pronunciation
and basic vocabulary for practical use in
everyday conversational situations and
travel dialogues. Students with no previous
study of the language are prepared to use
and understand it within a limited context
and basic structure. Lecture: 3 hours
GERM 1100 - Basic Spoken German 11 -
3 Credits
This is a continuation of Basic Spoken German
I (GERM 1000). (Prerequisite: GERM
1000 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours
GERM 1010 - Elementary German I -
3 Credits
This course is for students with little or
no preparation and covers elements of the
language including conversation, pronunciation,
reading, writing and grammar. Aspects
of German culture are also included. Lecture:
5 hours
GERM 1020 - Elementary German II -
3 Credits
This is a continuation of Elementary German
I (GERM 1010). (Prerequisite: GERM
1010, 1030 or equivalent) Lecture: 5 hours
GERM 1030 - Elementary German I -
3 Credits
For students with previous experience in
the language and/or placement testing, this
course covers elements of the language
including: conversation, pronunciation,
reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of
German culture are also included. Note:
Course content is the same as GERM 1010
with two fewer classroom contact hours per
week. (Prerequisite: Prior preparation or permission
of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours
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