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• Late Start Classes (Tuesday, January 24, 2012)
  

   

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  ENGL 2450 MB 1L             TV as Literature                                                 Allen                      3CR        2/6/2012 thru 5/10/2012            Introduction to the study of television shows as literary and cultural texts, using critical methods to analyze varied television genres; examines narrative, character, form and cultural/historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or permission of instructor.

  ENGL 1020 MB 2L             Expository Writing II        Krisciunas                           3CR        2/13/2012 thru 5/10/2012This course introduces students to the major genres and conventions associated with literature. It may include fiction, poetry, drama, and memoir. By employing critical reading/thinking skills and analytical and creative writing skills, students will understand literature more fully. The course exposes students to a range of authors representing a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The expository essay will be emphasized as the mode of written discourse. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.

  POLS 1000 MB 1L             American Government & Politics    Clouatre           3CR        2/13/2012 thru 5/10/2012  A course which examines the organization and operation of the national government in the United States. This will include a brief survey of historical foundations along with a strong emphasis on current political events and public policy.

  PSYC 1810 MB 1L             Introduction to Psychology          Hoyt                       3CR        2/13/2012 thru 5/10/2012Introduction to concepts and research in the areas of personality, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, perception, cognition and social phenomena, as well as environmental (including cultural), developmental and biological bases of behavior and mental processes as applied to the field of psychology.

   

  SPCH 1090 MB 1L             Fundamentals of Human Communication     Galvan  3CR2/13/2012 thru 5/10/2012The communication system of individuals and small group communication processes; students explore perception, semantics, listening, self-concept, non-verbal communication, relationships, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication as aspects of interpersonal relationships. Class exercises emphasize the personal experience of students to reinforce theories. Minimum of three formal speeches.               

  SOCI  2250 MB 2L             Marriage & Family Relationships                Townsend           3CR        2/20/2012 thru 5/10/2012Important traditional and contemporary aspects of male-female roles and relationships and the implications for modern day courtship and marriage. Emphasis on changing functions of the family and problems of adjustment of rapidly changing social value.

  BIOS 1090 MB 1L              General Botany                                 Morris                   4CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/31/2012
  BIOS 1091 MB 1L              General Botany Lab
  A basic study of plants and plant-like organisms, including topics such as anatomy, physiology, growth, reproduction, morphology, taxonomy, genetics, and evolution. Leads to an understanding of economic importance and relationships to the environment. Prerequisite: BIOS 1010 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

  BSAD 1090 MC 1L             The Job Application Process       Evans                    1CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012Instruction designed to provide all students with the tools and skills to design an effective job search campaign. Topics will include but are not limited to methods of finding a job, resume preparation, developing customized application letters, interviewing techniques, and preparing follow-up communications. The student will utilize word processing skills.

   

  CSCE 1664 MC 1L             MS Office Access                              Shobe                   1.5CR      3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012This course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and concepts of using the Access database software in a hands-on environment. Students will benefit from the step-by-step approach that is emphasized in the course.

  ENTR 2090 MB1L              Entrepreneurship Business Plan               Evans                    3CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012The student will evaluate a business concept and write a sound business plan. Students will assess the strengths and weaknesses of a business concept; collect, analyze and organize market research data into a marketing plan; and prepare the financial projections for their business concept. Students will be able to identify and evaluate various resources available for funding small businesses.

  MUSC 1660 MB1L             Music Appreciation                          Purdy                    3CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012A survey of the history and development of music covering a broad spectrum of primarily Western music. World and popular music will also be addressed. Examination of musical terms, significant works and their composers throughout the eras. A course designed to introduce representative masterworks to the non-music major.

  OFFT 2500 MB 1L             Medical Terminology                       Barner                  3CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012This  course is designed to equip the student with a usable vocabulary unique to the medical profession field. The student will be able to define and use terms relating to structure of the human body, the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, nervous system, the eyes and ears, integumentary system, endocrine system, reproductive systems, diagnostic and imaging procedures, and general medical terminology.
  WARE 2400 MB 1L            Purchasing Logistics                      Morfeld3CR        3/19/2012 thru 5/10/2012This  course familiarizes the student with the theory and application of purchasing and materials management concepts. Topics which will be addressed include purchasing organization and administration, quality management, supplier relationships, and negotiations.

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