ENC-101 Writing for Success

Effective writing is one of the skills most often cited by employers as essential to their employees' success. In this introductory course, students develop skills critical for both academic and career success through writing material that is intended to inform by providing unbiased facts. Students are guided through activities that help them understand the writing process, develop the ability to succinctly state and support their thesis statements and point of view, identify and incorporate information from outside sources, and customize their writing for specific target audiences. Students share their progress throughout the term in short essays and workshop discussions. The course culminates with the opportunity to identify a problem affecting the student's life, attempting to solve it through careful research and logical argumentation, and communicating the findings verbally and in writing.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-101-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-101-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ENC-102 English Composition II

English Composition II is a course about three aspects of one process: writing an effective research paper. To successfully write such a paper, a student must know how to gather the needed information, organize the information and write in clear prose, and formally document sources in an appropriate format.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-101: English Composition I with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-102-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-102-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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MAT-105 Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics

Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics offers a broad overview of mathematics for non-majors. It emphasizes real-world problems that span many disciplines, supporting the theme that mathematics is a fundamental part of everyday life.

BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (MAT-105-NU):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (MAT-105-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (MAT-105-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-110 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

We are bombarded with information every day. It comes at us from all directions - from our social media feeds, traditional news outlets, advertisements and commercials, assigned readings in college courses, and from friends and family members. This is a regular part of daily life in the "information age," but it can be difficult to make sense of so much information coming at us from different directions. How do we know what information to trust, and what information is "fake or fiction"? In what ways do our own beliefs and perceptions shape how we use information? How can we identify the most reliable sources of information in our courses, careers, and daily lives? In this course, students develop strategies for locating credible information; evaluate a variety of sources for credibility; learn how cognitive bias may influence how information is perceived; practice giving proper credit to the sources of the information; and learn how to apply these information literacy skills in their academic courses, career, and personal life.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (SOS-110-NU):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-101 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

Sociology sheds light on the diverse people and cultures of the United States and the world. The discipline helps humankind understand social change and social problems. This course introduces sociology, the scientific study of social behavior and interaction, as a field with broad application for understanding social activity and addressing social problems. Students will develop their sociological imagination and will be introduced to sociological research skills. The course explores topics related to diversity and inequity at multiple levels and emphasizes how social structure impacts the decisions and actions of people based on group membership, including race, ethnicity, class and gender.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-101-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-101-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-101-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-101-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (SOC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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SOC-210 Marriage and the Family

This course is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and problems facing American families. The course will begin by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. The course also examines the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. Diversity and change are central themes when studying trends in family life in the United States. This course will explore the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-210-EP):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-210-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-210-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-210-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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EAS-101 General Earth Science

In General Earth Science students will discover how science has investigated the origin, structure, and operation of planet Earth. Beginning with the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, the course will chronicle how the solar system and Earth were formed, the physical makeup of the planet, and the processes that result in its continuous transformation. Topics of particular emphasis will include the role and structure of the atmosphere, the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanism, the formation and topography of ocean basins, the forms of erosion, and causes and impact of climate change.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (EAS-101-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CIS-107 Computer Concepts and Applications

This course provides an overview of computer systems with a focus on historical development, hardware, application software, programming considerations, multimedia, communications, and the utilization of internet resources. Students are also engaged with research and applications pertinent to the purchase of computer systems, installation considerations, computer maintenance, the role of information systems within an organization, and system analysis and design. Careers in the computer field, security best practices, ethical guidelines, and privacy issues are also examined throughout the course. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of an office suite application environment.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (CIS-107-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (CIS-107-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (CIS-107-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (CIS-107-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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APS-295 Associate Capstone

The Associate Capstone prepares and develops students' skills for a technical work-stream leader role in their area of discipline within business and technology. This course teaches various techniques to simulate new concepts for a technology driven ideation process and the ability to assess the marketplace. Throughout this course the students will develop their ability to: understand and manage technology life cycles; recognize business and manufacturing tools and strategies to yield the greatest efficiencies through each stage of this process; and to anticipate the issues and considerations when deploying technology. This course is designed to provide knowledge in these areas for the identification, analysis, and synthesis of current trends and incremental changes in any technical area of study.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (APS-295-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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