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3.00 Credits
AGR 120 - Plant Science This course introduces the basic principles of botany that pertain to agricultural production. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain systems. (3 Credits).
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ECO 105 (Formerly EC 101) - Macroeconomics Macroeconomics is the study of the behavior and performance of an economy as a whole. It focuses on the aggregate changes in the economy such as unemployment, growth rate, gross domestic product and inflation. Governments and firms use macroeconomic models to help in formulating economic policies and strategies. Students will explore these concepts from the perspective of each decision-maker in the economy - firms, households, and governments. (3 credits) Honors students in this course will conduct research on current global events as they apply to the state of the American economy. Furthermore, they will explore and reflect on their own roles in the economic life cycle from different perspectives (i.e., student, employee, household member, taxpayer, etc.). Honors students will provide regular analyses on the connection between economics and other business courses.
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3.00 Credits
ECO 110 (Formerly EC 102) - Microeconomics Microeconomics deals with what choices people make, what factors influence their choices, and how their decisions impact markets by affecting the price, the supply, and the demand of goods and services. Students will study the behavior of individuals, households, and firms regarding decision-making and allocating resources. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
ELL010- Writing & Grammar This course is designed to prepare students to succeed in College Writing Courses and beyond. ELL students will be exposed to intensive grammar, the parts of speech and basic sentence structure, as well as concentrating on the 15 grammar keys. Students will develop sentence, paragraph and essay writing skills, focusing on learning grammatical structures and using this knowledge within the writing context. Students will learn new vocabulary to produce coherent essays in American English with a focus on the process of writing (prewriting activities, revising, editing), sentence structure and grammar. Students will be required to keep a journal in which they will practice new skills and express their views. Students must receive a C or better to successfully complete this course. ( 3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
ELL020-Reading & Conversation In this course students will develop and broaden their vocabulary and practice it in context while both reading and speaking. Reading as an essential means of processing forms and ideas will help develop the ability to think critically in English encompassing the skills of prediction, the comprehension of main ideas and details, and the importance of inferences. While improving students reading abilities, they will also become familiar with North American customs, popular idioms, phrases and expressions that are used in daily life such as asking and answering common questions, using possessive nouns and adjectives and describing events in time sequence. Students will engage in role-play and real-life activities to develop competency in natural conversation. Further development in listening comprehension will be achieved through awareness-building drills and exercises. Students must receive a C or better to successfully complete this course. ( 3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
ENG 102 (Formerly EN 100) Fundamentals of Writing The purpose of this course is to help students develop a clear understanding of grammar, punctuation, and usage, in order to effectively produce academic essays in a knowledgeable manner. Students will be required to critically analyze literary works and refine their analysis as they prepare academic essays. ENG102 does not fulfill the writing core curriculum requirement. This course may be used for matriculation. (3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
ENG 103 - Critical Reading The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students for college reading material textbooks, journals, articles and newspapers. The emphasis is on active reading and developing specific strategies for understanding assigned college reading materials. The course begins with basic reading strategies, including vocabulary development and then moves into more advanced strategies for comprehension, study reading, and specialized reading. This course may be used for matriculation (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
ENG 105 (Formerly EN 105) - College Writing English 105 strives to familiarize students with the writing process, empowering them to effectively produce polished, coherent academic essays, which employ critical, analytical and research skills. This course applies a holistic approach to academic writing while helping students to develop clear, thoughtful essays in standard academic forms. Specifically, students' writing experience will culminate in the production of a properly organized, fully documented research paper (3 Credits). ENG105HR - College Writing Honors ENG 105 Honors strives to familiarize students with the writing process, empowering them to effectively produce polished, coherent academic essays, which employ critical, analytical and research skills. This course applies a holistic approach to academic writing while helping students to develop clear, thoughtful essays in standard academic forms. Specifically, students' writing experience will culminate in the production of a properly organized, fully documented research-based paper. As a class, we will ask ourselves and examine the following five questions: 1. How well represented is the notion of writing on a worldly basis? 2. How does the writing process help solidify ones perception of moral and ethical purpose? 3. What social, cultural, and anthropological elements affect writing? 4. What constitutes good writing and how/why does it change over time? 5. Why is it useful to analyze how college papers are both produced and understood? 6. How do newer approaches to writing differ from more antiquated approaches?
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3.00 Credits
ENG 110 (Formerly EN 106) - Introduction to Literature English 110 introduces students to poetry, prose and drama while acquainting them with critical frameworks for interpreting literature. The course will employ a holistic approach to writing as a process, requiring students to compose original, critical essays that discuss primary literary works. While requiring classes to employ sound research skills, the course will allow individual students to develop critical approaches related to their academic and personal experiences (3 Credits). Prerequisite: ENG 105.
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3.00 Credits
ENG 115 (Formerly EN 111) - Business Communications ENG115 is a practical course that introduces students to various media and the standard protocols of business communications, helping them to become competent, dependable communicators. Although written communication is the primary focus of the course, students will also investigate other forms of communication, including electronic mail and networking. This course employs a process approach to message development and empowers students as informed and effective listeners, speakers and writers (3 Credits).
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