| csc 101 | Development of fluency in Information Technology (IT) for productive use, designed to complement the student’s areas of study. The relevance of IT and computing in daily life, emphasized through collaborative learning about such topics as image representation, high definition video transmission, digital voice encoding, MP3 files, identity protection for online shopping, data security in social networks, robotics, game and animation creation, virtual worlds. Introduction to programming using non-traditional, intuitive programming environments such as smartphones and LEGO Mindstorms. |
| psych 100 | Introduction to scientific study of behavior and mental processes; major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and research. Overview of the research process; how psychological questions are generated and studied; research and theory in subfields such as neuroscience, human development, learning, memory, thinking, motivation and individual differences. Open to all students. Graded ABCC-N. |
| English 112 | Intensive course in critical and analytical reading, writing and research strategies necessary for successful academic work. Techniques for essay exams; argumentative, analytical, and critical papers; undergraduate research. Based on placement test results or at the discretion of the department, a student may be required to take one credit of ENG 109 concurrently with ENG 112 and must pass both courses to receive credit for either. For General Education, program and prerequisite purposes, ENG 112 and EHS 120 are equivalents. Graded ABCN. |
| UNV 100: Sites and Sounds of Africa | This course is designed to introduce students to the university as an empowering academic environment. By creatively exploring the campus and local community, examing real world problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, engaging in critical thinking, and actively working to solve problems, students will discover the connectivity of knowledge and skills necessary in working toward achievement of their academic dreams. Graded ABCDN. |
Winter 2012 Class Schedule