ANTH 101 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Explores human origins, fossil records, human adaptation and variation, population genetics, and humankind’s place in world ecology. IAI: SI 902
ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Introduction to culture, as an adaptive mechanism that provides for the survival of the human species that encompasses social organization, technology, economics, religion, and language as used by various peoples, in both traditional and technologically advanced societies.
IAI: SI 901N
ARCH 203 Introduction to Archaeology
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Introduces concepts, principles, and methods used to reconstruct cultural history and prehistory. Explores sequences of cultural development that have been learned through archeological analysis. IAI: S1 903
ARCH 204 Archaeology in the Americas
1-4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Study of prehistoric Native American Society at the band, tribal, chiefdom, state, and Imperial levels that covers the evolution of Native American cultures from their beginning to their initial contact with European civilization.
ARCH 205 Field Methods in Archaeology
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARCH 203 recommended.
Introduces the student to laboratory and fieldwork techniques in Archaeology.
ART 281 History of Art
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Open to all students. Survey of the great works of architecture, painting, and sculpture from the Ancient World to the Gothic Age. The historic development of Western art is emphasized. IAI: F2 901
BIOL 101 General Human Biology
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Intended for non-science majors. Primary organism of study is the human with current biological principles stressed. Includes cell organization, diseases of the human, development, genetics and ecology. IAI: L1 904L
BIOL 145 Anatomy Physiology I
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Students must complete both #1 & #2 below or have instructor approval.
1. Biology 100, 101, or 105 and Chemistry 101 or 110 with a “C” or better; or a score of 70% or higher on the Anatomy and Physiology placement exam.
2. REA 098 & MATH 080 (or COMPASS equivalent) and students must be eligible for (as determined by COMPASS score or other assessment) or currently enrolled in college-level English courses (100-level or greater).
A systematic study of the anatomical-physiological aspects of the human body. Topics include homeostasis, biomolecules, cytology, histology, as well as integumentary, skeleto-muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
BIOL 146 Anatomy Physiology II
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 145 “C” or better.
Continuation of BIOL 145. Systematic study of cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Fluids, electrolytes, acid-base balance, metabolism, and human development are also studied.
BIOL 190 General Zoology
4 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.
An introduction to animal biology, with emphasis on science, evolution, adaptations, animal diversity, and physiology. IAI: L1 902L
BIOL 211 General Botany
4 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.
Study of plants emphasizing structure, physiology, growth, ecology, botanical keys and identification of trees; also includes classification and life cycles. IAI: L1 901L
CHEM 110 Introduction to Chemistry
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry with applications to gases, liquids, solids and solutions. Also includes nomenclature of inorganic compounds. Credit for this course will not be counted toward graduation if the student also completes CHEM 101.
IAI: P1 902L
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or REA 093 “B” or better.
Introduction to computer concepts, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Applications include problem solving methods, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web-based applications. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
ENG 101 Composition I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: ACT English score of 22 or above; or appropriate COMPASS score; or English 091 “C” or better.
English 101 is designed for students who are competent in the fundamentals of composition. Students will write essays using a variety of expository strategies and will apply standard techniques of documentation when appropriate. IAI: C1 900
ENG 102 Composition II
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: English 101 “C” or better.
English 102 is a continuation of English 101, is a required composition course that involves reading, discussion, and analysis of a body of literature to generate ideas for critical and persuasive papers, including one documented research paper. IAI: C1 901R (Grade of “C” or higher required for this course to be eligible to be included in the IAI General Education Core Curriculum.)
GEOG 101 Physical Geography
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
A study of earth orbital factors affecting time, tides and seasons; climate, weather, soils and vegetation; interaction between man and the natural resources; map reading.
IAI: P1 909L
GEOG 102 Physical Geography
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
The changing earth’s crust and surface; how natural forces such as rivers, streams, glaciers, weathering, earthquakes and volcanism affect the surface and composition of the earth; man’s interactions with his environment; fundamental map concepts. IAI: P1 909L
GEOL 101 Physical Geology
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
The study of the earth’s composition and forces which affect it; minerals, rocks, weathering, erosion, volcanism, structure, earthquakes and plate tectonics. IAI: P1 907L
GEOL 102 Historical Geology
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Study of the origin and evolution of the earth as interpreted from the evidence in rock sequences and fossils.
IAI: P1 907L
HIST 125 Western Civilization I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Surveys the foundations of Western civilization in the ancient near east and the Greco-Roman world, and traces the transmission of ideas from these early cultures to the Medieval world, from the first feudal monarchies to the Protestant Reformation. Among the cultures studied are those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. IAI: H2 901
HIST 127 Western Civilization II
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: HIST 125 not required for enrollment.
Surveys expansion of Western civilization since the 17th century. Examines the age of kings, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the development of nationalism and industrialism, and the rising tide of violence in the 20th century. Particular emphasis is given to the spread of Western ideas and institutions throughout the world.
IAI: H2 902
HIST 222 Comparative Religions
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
This course compares and contrasts the great religions of the world from the scholarly point of view as they emerged in Asia and developed throughout the world; the course focuses on their beliefs, practices, and work of inspiration.
IAI: H5 904N
MATH 108 Statistics for General Education
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or MATH 086 or 090 or 091 “C” or better and MATH 085.
General education course in basic principles and procedures of statistics including levels of measurement, graphic presentation, descriptive measures of central tendency and dispersion, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and regression. Course includes use of appropriate technology and interpretation of statistical data reported in subject matter literature. IAI: M1 902
PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics
4 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
Basic principles of many branches of physics. Credit for this course will not be counted toward graduation if the student also completes PHYS 101 or 201 equivalent. IAI: P1 900L
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: College level reading scores on COMPASS or REA 093 and SBS 100 “C” or better, or REA 098 and SBS 100 “C” or better.
A survey of the field of general psychology without specific emphasis on any particular theory or model of human or animal behavior. Fundamental principles, methods, theories and issues in the field are discussed. Content areas may include learning, thinking, neuroscience, methodology, memory, perception, personality, intelligence, emotion, adjustment, and abnormality among others. IAI: S6 900
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: College level reading scores on COMPASS required, or REA 093 and SBS 100 “C” or better, or REA 098 and SBS 100 “C” or better.
Scientific examination of human society and social behavior. Concentrates on human behavior and assumes that it is largely shaped by the groups to which people belong and by the social interaction taking place in these groups. Acquire a basic sociological understanding and sensitivity to the issues of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.
IAI: S7 900
SPEC 101 Principles of Speech Communication
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking. IAI: C2 900
