ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: SI 901N
BIOL 101 General Human Biology
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.
4 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week. IAI: L1 904L
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
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 word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web-based software. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
ENG 101 Composition I
Prerequisite: ACT English score of 22-30 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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: C1 900 (Grade of “C” or higher required for this course to be eligible to be included in the IAI General Education Core Curriculum.)
ENG 102 Composition II
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. 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.)
HIST 127 Western Civilization II
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: H2 902
LIB 250 Field Study
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
For the student with a special interest or educational need that is related to a job or a work setting and who wishes to complete a practicum within the area. A weekly seminar meeting is included.
1-4 credit hours: 0.5-2 lecture hours; 2.5-18 lab hours per week.
MATH 108 Statistics for General Education
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: M1 902
PHIL 103 Ethics
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS score or ENG 091 or REA 098 “C” or better.
Presents an introduction to the moral problems of society with an emphasis on concepts and systems.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: H4 904
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S6 900
PSYC 230 Social Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
A systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. Examines attitudes, social perception, the establishment of norms, conformity, leadership, group dynamics, and research methods, emphasizing their effects on the individual.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S8 900
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S7 900
SOC 102 Contemporary Social Problems
Analysis of contemporary social problems and investigation of theories on social organization and conflict. Explores the genesis, significance, and amelioration of social problems.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S7 901
SOC 210 Contemporary Urban Institutions
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or instructor consent.
A survey of the structure and functions of urban communities.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 222 Introduction to Social Work
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or instructor consent.
Introductory survey of social work in the context of the social welfare services and policies, including their historical origins, conceptual framework, and contemporary foci. Overviews principal social work values, codes of ethics, practice methods, research considerations, and policy issues. Emphasizes the unique experiences of diverse and at-risk population groups facing various social challenges.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 230 Sociology of Sex and Gender
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or instructor consent.
Provides a framework for understanding the sources and consequences of gender and sex roles in the economy, family, education, and other social institutions.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 250 Minority Relations
Examines racial, ethnic, and gender minorities. A comprehensive overview of major sociological theories regarding interaction between dominant and minority groups and an investigation of the experiences of minorities in the United States.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S7 903D
SOC 251 Marriage and the Family
Survey of the contemporary family in historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Includes trends in mate selection, marriage, child-rearing, employment, gender roles, and communication within the family.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S7 902
SOC 255 Social Statistics
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or PSYC 101; Math 091.
Application and interpretation of basic statistics used in the behavioral sciences including descriptive statistics and an introduction to inferential statistics.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 261 Deviant Behavior
The sociological study of the origins, causes, control and definitions of deviance and deviant behavior. Includes criminality, mental disorders, drug use, and sexuality.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 264 Social Psychology of Aging
Process and consequences of aging; interplay between social and psychological forces and the aging population; psychological dimensions of aging.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S6 905
SOC 270 Sociology of Health
Prerequisite: SOC 101.
Health care systems and issues in cross-cultural context; dimensions of wellness and illness including mental health, health providers, organizations, and institutions and their relations.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SOC 290 Studies in Sociology
Focuses on selected topics from a sociological perspective, including such topics as child maltreatment, addictions, juvenile justice, family violence, death and dying, and field studies.
1-3 credit hours: 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
SPEC 101 Principles of Speech Communication
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.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: C2 900
