Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Course Descrip� ons
GEN257 Applied Sta� s� cs (4 credits)
This course instructs students in the study of descrip� ve and
inferen� al sta� s� cs. Topics include hypothesis tes� ng, experimental
design, collec� on, presenta� on, and analysis of data, and
the sta� s� cal theories used to make predic� ons. Simulated and
real-life data are used to learn these concepts. Students apply
this knowledge to design and conduct a sta� s� cal study which
includes research, analysis of their data, a wri� en report, and
presenta� on of their results. (Prerequisite: One 100-level mathema�
cs course) (Off ered at ILIS)
GEN260 Environmental Biology (4 credits)
This course examines ecological principles in rela� on to environmental
problems. Emphasis is on current environmental issues
and possible solu� ons and courses of ac� on. (Prerequisite:
GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement) (Off ered at ILIS)
GEN264 Biological Design (4 credits)
Examines aspects of scien� fi c inquiry through selected concepts
of general biological study including organiza� on, heredity,
energy, evolu� on, ecology and human popula� on concerns. Biological
issues with personal and social implica� ons are introduced
to enable students to make informed decisions about selected
biological issues. (Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or
placement) (Off ered at ILIC and AIOHC)
GEN266 Biology and the Human Organism (4 credits)
Explores the biological, anatomical and physiological complexi� es
of the human organism. Connec� ons are made between human
biology and its relevance to society and the individual. Concepts
include principles of body structure, interac� on and integra-
� on, control, mo� on and metabolism as they pertain to heredity,
growth and development. (Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105,
GEN098 or placement) (Off ered at ILIC, AIMD, and AIOHC)
GEN273 Applied Chemistry (4 credits)
Explores scien� fi c research methods and principles of chemistry
as they apply to our everyday world. Students study thermal,
microwave and other forces and how these forces aff ect proteins,
nutrients, carbohydrates and fat. Students work in teams to conduct
laboratory experiments and write reports that analyze their
experimental results. Lab coat or chef’s jacket required. (Prerequisite:
GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement) (Off ered at ILIC,
AIMD, and AIOHC)
GEN275 Intro to College Chemistry (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles
and theories of general chemistry with an emphasis on atomic
theory. Nomenclature, thermochemistry, chemical kine� cs, equilibrium,
inter- and intramolecular forces are among the fi elds of
chemistry studied. (Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105, and GEN098
or placement) (Off ered at ILIC, AIMD, and AIOHC)
GEN276 Environmental Science (4 credits)
Examines the rela� onships between urban socioeconomic problems
and environmental concerns such as resource consump� on,
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popula� on, pollu� on, and solid waste management. There is
also an explora� on of cu� ng-edge environmental technologies
such as green design, hydrogen economics and urban ecology.
(Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement) (Off ered
at ILIC and AIOHC)
GEN277 Chemistry & Society (4 credits)
Examines the infl uence of chemistry on society through the study
of contemporary issues such as health and environment. Armed
with a basic knowledge of chemistry, this course allows the
student to explore and understand special topics in biochemistry
and organic chemistry as they pertain to everyday life. (Prerequisite:
GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement) (Off ered at ILIC
and AIOHC)
GEN279 Introduc� on to College Physics (4 credits)
This course is an algebra-based explora� on of basic principles and
laws of classical mechanics and electromagne� sm. Through the
scien� fi c method, students develop an understanding of concepts
and ideas necessary to explain everyday phenomena. Students
explore connec� ons between physics and other disciplines. (Prerequisite:
GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement) (Off ered at
ILIC, AIMD, and AIOHC)
GEN282 Physics & Society (4 credits)
Physics and Society introduces the methods and concepts of
physics with an emphasis on topics selected from mechanics,
heat, acous� cs and waves, lights and op� cs, and modern physics.
The rela� onship of physics to scien� fi c and non-scien� fi c disciplines
is explored from a historical, social, cultural and philosophical
perspec� ve. (Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or
placement) (Off ered at ILIC and AIOHC)
GEN286 Physics With Lab (4 credits)
This course includes a brief review of mechanics. Topics are
selected from fl uid mechanics, electromagne� sm, and modern
physics. Connec� ons between physics and other disciplines are
explored. This course includes both a lecture and laboratory
sec� on. (Prerequisite: GEN101, GEN105, GEN098 or placement)
(Off ered at ILIS)
GEN310 Seminar In Fine Arts (4 credits)
This course provides students with the opportunity to build on
their previous fi ne arts experience to explore more advanced
topics. (Prerequisite: GEN102, and either GEN211 or GEN212)
(Off ered at ILIS and AIOHC)
GEN312 Trends in Contemporary Art (4 credits)
Students in this course will par� cipate in in-depth inves� ga� ons
of major trends in the fi ne and commercial arts from around
1920 through today. By way of lectures, discussions, readings,
and wri� en assignments, students will endeavor to understand
some of the diffi cult issues explored in modern and postmodern
visual culture, and will a� empt to contextualize their own ar� s� c
prac� ce in rela� onship to those issues. (Prerequisite: GEN102,
and either GEN211 or GEN212) (Off ered at ILIC)