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3.00 Credits
This introductory course develops students ability to apply, monitor and adjust a variety of reading strategies for increased comprehension and metacognitive awareness. The focus of this course is to develop the reading competencies necessary for success in college level courses.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement test score Level 1, or AESL 103 (C or better), or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
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3.00 Credits
This course develops and improves reading comprehension skills and learning strategies to enhance academic performance across the curriculum. Emphasis is on the application of comprehension, critical thinking, and study strategies to college course material.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement test score Level 2, or READ090 (C or better), or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
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2.00 Credits
This is a basic course designed to provide students with an overview of real estate practice in Pennsylvania. Students learn the language, principles, and laws governing the real estate profession, with an emphasis on land, property rights in realty and practices, and the laws governing conveyance of these rights.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of real estate license law/rules, legal liability, and risk reduction in Pennsylvania. Specific topics include negligence, fraud, and government rules/laws. Students learn key areas of potential liability, avoiding liability, and how to identify/understand the role of government/laws.
Prerequisite:
REAL101 (C or better)
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3.00 Credits
Physical Science provides an introduction to the phenomena of motion, force, energy, matter, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light. Students study natures basic laws and how they govern human experience.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
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3.00 Credits
Astronomy provides a survey of our knowledge of the structure, formation, and evolution of Earth, the solar system, the stars, and the galaxies. The course focuses on the logical development of ideas and concepts within the framework of science.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
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4.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course introduces the basic principles and processes of geology. Emphasis is on a wide range of topics, including rocks and minerals, topographic maps, surface processes, hydrologic systems, plate tectonics, the earths interior, and the application of entrepreneurial skills to assessment of a geologic or environmental hazard.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
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4.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory based course investigates the principles and processes that govern weather and climate on Earth. Topics include the structure of the atmosphere, temperature, air pressure, wind, cloud types and cloud formation, precipitation and storm formation, climate, and introduction to basic weather map interpretation and forecasting.
Prerequisite:
Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
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4.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course examines the history of environmental ethics, conservation movements, environmental policy and sustainable lifestyles. It covers basic ecological principles, especially as pertains to conservation, restoration, and resource management. Students study agricultural practices, waste management, and energy sources. Laboratory exercises require field trips and service learning.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the theory and practical use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include issues of data accuracy, map projections, scale, data collection, metadata, and data storage/management. GIS analysis techniques, data display options, and cartography are also covered. Students use current GIS software in laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite:
CISC110 (C or better)
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