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The Associate in Arts degree is a transfer-oriented option which fulfills most general education requirements and the first two years of many (but not all) baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions. Students pursuing the Associate in Arts degree are encouraged to seek the advice of an academic advisor to determine the most appropriate or required course selections for their desired major and transfer institution.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I1 | 3 |
Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of P or other placement options. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with a grade of B or better and required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with a grade of B or better and required reading placement test score. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II1 | 3 |
Description: Continues ENG 101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
A grade of C or better is required.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 101 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Description: Focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems rather than on routine skills. The course will incorporate the use of calculators and computers. Topics include: logic and set theory, mathematics of finance, and statistics. IAI M1 904 Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 124 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
Description: Develops the mathematics of simple models in behavioral, social and management sciences. Studies applications of set theory, vectors and matrices, linear programming, probability rules, and Markov chains with computer assistance. IAI M1 906 Prerequisite: MTH 103 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 131 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching II | 4 |
Description: Completes the two course sequence that begins with MTH 130 and focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. The following topics will be studied in depth: geometry, counting techniques and probability, logic and statistics. Students are expected to be active participants in the learning process. Calculators and computers will be used throughout the course. A weekly lab component is required. IAI M1 903 Prerequisite: MTH 130 (Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 134 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 4 |
Description: Designed specifically for students in business and the social sciences and does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. Emphasizes applications of the basic concepts of calculus rather than proofs. Include limits; techniques of differentiation applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; partial derivatives and applications; maxima and minima of functions; and elementary techniques of integration including substitution and integration by parts. Business and social science applications are stressed throughout the course. IAI M1 900-B Prerequisite: MTH 103 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 165 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
Description: Focuses on statistical reasoning and the solving of problems using real world data rather than on computational skills. The use of technology-based computations (more advanced than a basic scientific calculator, such as graphing calculators with a statistical package, spreadsheets or statistical computing software) is required with an emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results. Topics must include data collection processes (observational studies, experimental design, sampling techniques, bias), descriptive methods using quantitative and qualitative data, bivariate data, correlation, and least squares regression, basic probability theory, probability distributions (normal distributions and normal curve, binomial distribution), confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using p-values. (Credit will be given for either MTH 162 or MTH 165 or MTH 225, but not for more than one of these courses.) IAI M1 902 Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 201 | Calculus II | 5 |
Description: Continues MTH 200. Studies differentiation of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, series, conics, polar coordinates and parametric equations with applications to science and engineering. IAI M1 900-2, IAI MTH 902 Prerequisite: MTH 200 (Calculus I) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 202 | Calculus III | 5 |
Description: Continues MTH 201. Studies three-dimensional vectors, solid analytic geometry, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Green's theorem, surface integrals, divergence theorem, and Stokes' theorem. IAI M1 900-3, IAI MTH 903 Prerequisite: MTH 201 (Calculus II) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 220 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
Description: Introduces analysis of finite collections and mathematical foundations of sequential machines, computer system design, data structures and algorithms. Includes sets and logic, sequences and subscripts, number systems, counting, recursion, graph theory, trees, finite probability, matrices and Boolean algebra. IAI M1 905, IAI CS 915 Prerequisite: MTH 103 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | Biology Survey | 3 |
Description: Surveys the science of biology, emphasizing the human organism. Includes chemical and physical properties, physiological systems of control, growth, differentiation, reproduction, genetics, ecology, evolution and ethical considerations. Also includes a broader overview of the plant and animal kingdoms and humans' place in, and interaction with, those kingdoms. pending IAI L1 900 (NOTE: Not science lab credit.) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 103 | Humans and the Environment | 3 |
Description: Surveys and analyzes the interrelationship between humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, biodiversity, evolution, natural resources and their use, physiology and health, and human populations. Examines human’s ecological, social, and cultural impacts on our environment. (NOTE: Not Lab science credit.) IAI L1 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 104 | Environmental Laboratory Biology1 | 4 |
Description: Investigates the interrelationship between humans and the environment through scientific inquiry. Lecture and laboratory topics include the scientific method, ecosystems, biodiversity, energy sources, natural resources, conservation, pollution and population dynamics. Incorporates chemical and physical aspects as applicable to relevant biological concepts. Examines human's ecological, social and cultural impacts on our environment and possible solutions. Laboratory experiences involve some outside field work and field trips. Intended for non-science majors. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) IAI L1 905L Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 105 | Heredity, Evolution and Society | 3 |
Description: Examines life and the evolutionary record with emphasis on human genetics and inheritance. Factors such as current applications of biotechnology and its ethical, political and social implications in the 21st century are considered. (NOTE: Not science lab credit.) IAI L1 906 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 110 | Introduction to Biology and Society1 | 4 |
Description: Surveys the science of biology through scientific inquiry, emphasizing its impacts on humans and society. Includes chemical and physical properties, physiological systems of control, growth, differentiation, reproduction, genetics, ecology and evolution with ethical and societal considerations. Provides a broad overview of the plant and animal kingdoms as well as the interactions with these organisms and humans, especially from a societal perspective. (NOTE: Lab Science credit.) IAI L1 900L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 115 | Fundamentals of Cellular Biology1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces fundamental processes of organisms operating at the molecular and the cellular level of organization. Topics include chemical and molecular aspects of life, cellular metabolism, genetic information flow, theory of inheritance, genetic engineering and principles of physiology. This course is in the first semester of a two-semester sequence intended for biology majors and pre-professionals. To guarantee credit students must complete the entire course sequence at the same school before transfer. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) IAI L1 910L, IAI BIO 910 Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support AND placement into college-level English without support https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php https://harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 116 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces students to higher levels of biological organization from the organism to the ecosystem. Topics include organismal diversity, mechanisms of micro and macroevolution, animal behavior, and the dynamics and organization of populations, communities and ecosystems. This course is in the second semester of a two-semester sequence intended for biology majors and pre-professionals. To guarantee credit students must complete the entire course sequence at the same school before transfer. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) IAI L1 910L, IAI BIO 910 Prerequisite: BIO 115 (Fundamentals of Cellular Biology) with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 120 | Plants and Society1 | 4 |
Description: Emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts in biology such as organization, function, cellular and molecular biology, heredity, diversity, evolution and ecology using plants as the type of organism. Topics include plant structure, diversity, growth, genetics, evolution, physiology and reproduction. Economic, cultural, environmental and medical relationships between plants and humans are emphasized. (NOTE: Lab Science credit.) IAI L1 901L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 140 | Animals and Society1 | 4 |
Description: Emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts in animal biology. Surveys the animal kingdom based on theory of organic evolution including morphology, histology, physiology, taxonomy, parasitology, embryology and ecology. Economic, environmental and medical relationships between animals and humans are emphasized. (NOTE: Lab Science credit.) IAI L1 902L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Lab science course
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AST 100 | Astronomy Survey | 3 |
Description: Introduces the main concepts of contemporary astronomy using a scientific approach. Topics include the scientific method, the celestial sphere, celestial motions, gravity, light, telescopes, the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, galaxies and cosmology. Current research in the different areas will be discussed. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 906 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| AST 112 | The Solar System1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces the main concepts of solar system astronomy. Topics include the fundamentals of astronomy, planetary motion, the Earth, the Moon, terrestrial planets, Jovian planets, small bodies in the solar system, the Sun, the formation of the solar system, other planetary systems, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Current research in the different areas will be discussed. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 906L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| AST 115 | Stars and Galaxies1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces the main concepts of stellar, galactic, and extra-galactic astronomy. Topics include life cycles of stars, supernovae, black holes, interstellar medium, structure of the Milky Way galaxy, galaxy classification, galaxy interactions, dark matter, dark energy and the Big Bang model. Current research in the different areas will be discussed. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 906L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 100 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasizes chemical principles applied to biological systems. Laboratory exercises apply theory to biological and consumer products. Especially designed for students in allied health sciences. Meets the prerequisite of the Nursing program. IAI P1 902L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 103 | The Chemistry Connection1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces chemical principles to illustrate the significance of chemistry in the world today. Practical applications and current issues related to general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemical topics will be integrated with chemical concepts. Recommended for non-science majors. IAI P1 903L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 105 | Chemical World1 | 4 |
Description: Relates biological and physical systems to chemistry. Focuses on four major themes: the sociology of science, chemical composition and change, the chemistry of life, chemistry and society. Corresponding laboratory is inquiry based. Designed to provide a higher level of scientific literacy to non-science majors and to provide elementary education majors, in particular, with the content knowledge and disposition about science that is necessary in order to be able to teach science in engaging and meaningful ways to their students. Aligned with State of Illinois teacher preparation standards. IAI P1 903L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 110 | Fundamentals of Chemistry1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces concepts of chemistry. Emphasizes the composition of matter, the periodic table, the chemistry of solutions and chemical calculations. The laboratory experiments utilize many common household materials to demonstrate applications of chemical concepts. For students whose preparation does not permit enrollment in CHM 121. IAI P1 902L Prerequisite: MTH 070 (Plane Geometry) with a grade of C or better or Geometry Waiver AND placement into college level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 121 | General Chemistry I1 | 5 |
Description: Studies principles of atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, kinetic molecular theory, and solutions. Corresponding laboratory experiments include volumetric and gravimetric analyses, a qualitative study of reactions, visible spectrophotometry, and problem-based analyses. Intended for all students whose majors require general chemistry, including science majors and pre-professionals. The course also satisfies a general education laboratory science requirement for students with previous chemistry experience. IAI P1 902L, IAI CHM 911 Prerequisite: Two semesters of high school chemistry or CHM 110 with a grade of C or better AND placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 100 | Rocks and Minerals Survey | 3 |
Description: Provides a survey of earth materials, their origins, chemistry, structure, identification, classification and uses, with an emphasis on minerals and rocks used in everyday life, and their impact on health and the environment. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 907 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 101 | Earth Science Survey | 3 |
Description: Designed to give the non-science major an understanding and appreciation of basic concepts in geology, atmospheric science and astronomy. IAI P9 900 Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 110 | Exploring the Earth and Universe1 | 4 |
Description: Examines topics in geology including rocks, minerals, plate tectonics and geologic time; meteorology including atmospheric science, severe weather and atmospheric dynamics; astronomy including the origins of modern astronomy, introduction to planetary science and cosmology.. IAI P1 905L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 111 | Physical Geology1 | 4 |
Description: Provides an introduction to the earth's inerals, rocks and natural resources and the processes which have shaped the Earth's surface such as sedimentation, mountain building, and action of water, wind, ice and downslope movements. Covers Earth's fundamental structure and the behavior of Earth materials. Focuses on the roles of volcanism, earthquakes, sea-floor spreading and paleomagnetism in explaining plate tectonic theory. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 907L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 112 | Dinosaurs, Fossils and Planet Earth1 | 4 |
Description: Includes basic principles of historical geology, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, geologic time, reading the fossil record, the evolution of Earth through time, evolution of life through time, and the geologic story of the North American continent. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 907L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 113 | Environmental Geology1 | 4 |
Description: Examines the relationships between humans and the geological environment. Includes the study of use and abuse of natural resources such as water, minerals, and energy; an overview of natural hazards; an examination of urban geology and land management issues and the relationship between community status and land use; an analysis of pollution and waste disposal; and an introduction to climate change and global warming. Emphasis on issues and practices in the Chicagoland area. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. IAI P1 908L Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ESC 121 | Introduction to Meteorology1 | 4 |
Description: Gives the non-science major an understanding and appreciation of the composition and structure of the atmosphere, thermodynamic processes, forces and related small- and large-scale motions, air masses, fronts, tropical cyclones, solar and terrestrial radiation, severe weather, basic weather forecasting techniques, and general circulations that affect the atmosphere. IAI P1 905L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 111 | Physical Geography | 3 |
Description: Examines the spatial distribution of elements of Earth's four physical spheres: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere including landforms, climates, weather, vegetation, and soils. Consideration is given to the causes of these distributions and to their effects on human populations. IAI P1 909 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 112 | Physical Geography Laboratory1 | 1 |
Description: Applies the scientific method of observation, hypothesis formation, and experimentation to Earth's four physical spheres: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere. IAI P1 909L Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in GEG 111 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 100 | Basic Concepts in Physics | 3 |
Description: Examines basic topics in physics including motion, force, energy, electricity and magnetism, waves and particles, and atomic structure. Course is intended for non-science majors fulfilling non-laboratory science requirements. IAI P9 900L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 110 | Introduction to Physics1 | 4 |
Description: Examines topics from physics including motion, structure of matter, electricity and magnetism, waves and particles, and atomic structure. This course is intended for non-science majors fulfilling laboratory science requirements. IAI P1 900L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 112 | Energy and Society1 | 4 |
Description: Introduces non-science majors to topics from various sciences as they relate to energy resources and energy consumption. Connects the theory of energy to its practical applications. Examines the connection between science and economics, politics and other social issues, using energy as a focus. (Meets laboratory science requirements for non-science majors).(formerly PHS 105) IAI P1 901L Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 121 | Introductory Physics I1 | 5 |
Description: Covers mechanics, heat, fluids, and sound. Intended for students in life science, architecture, and technology. Students pursuing degrees in engineering, physics or chemistry should enroll in PHY 201. Knowledge of high school trigonometry assumed. IAI P1 900L Prerequisite: MTH 140 with a grade of C or better, or placement options into MTH 200 (Calculus 1, IAI M1 900-1, IAI MTH 901). Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 201 | General Physics I-Mechanics1 | 5 |
Description: Introduces mechanics using calculus. Topics include force and motion, work and energy, rotation, oscillations, and fluids. For students in chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. IAI P2 900L, IA PHY 911 Prerequisite: MTH 200 (Calculus I, IAI M1 900-1, IAI MTH 901) with a grade of C or better. Recommend concurrent enrollment in MTH 201 (Calculus II, IAI M1 900-2, IAI MTH 902). Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Lab science course
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FRN 202 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
Description: Provides a crucial bridge between intermediate and advanced language courses. Focuses on a more in-depth study of history, geography, literature and culture of French-speaking people. Includes analysis of daily life and current events. Students practice more complex structures of French grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in French, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: FRN 201 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| FRN 210 | Introduction to French Literature | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to literature from the French-speaking world and exposes students to a variety of literary genres and eras. Focuses on the development of more complex use of the language and addresses speaking, listening, writing and reading. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H3 917 Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 202 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
Description: Provides a crucial bridge between intermediate and advanced language courses. Focuses on a more in-depth study of history, geography, literature and culture of German-speaking people. Includes analysis of daily life and current events. Students practice more complex structures of German grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. All new students who have priori experience with or have taken classes in German, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: GER 201 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 210 | Introduction to German Literature+ | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to literature from the German-speaking world and exposes students to a variety of literary genres and eras. Focuses on the development of more complex use of the language and addresses speaking, listening, writing and reading. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H3 917 Prerequisite: GER 202 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 105 | Great Ideas of World Civilizations | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to a selection of formative historical and contemporary texts in a variety of disciplines, including philosophy, the social sciences, literature, gender/multi-cultural studies, and the history of science. (Also listed as HUM 105. Credit will be given for either HST 105 or HUM 105, but not both.) IAI H9 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 104 | Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilizations+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the cultural structures and the literary, visual, and performing arts of the various societies of the Middle East. Examines and compares the great contributions these cultures have made in the various arts as living artifacts to both the present day Middle East and to other cultures including those of the West. IAI HF 904N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 120 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
Description: Studies the myths of Greece and Rome. Focuses on the stories of gods and heroes in classical literature and art. Considers the influence of classical mythology on later Western culture. IAI H9 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 125 | World Mythology+ | 3 |
Description: Studies world mythic themes and patterns, excluding those of Greece and Rome. Focuses on archetypal figures/situations, symbolism, and figurative language found in creation stories, heroic legends and/or other traditional narratives. May include a special focus; consult the course schedule. IAI H9 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| JPN 202 | Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
Description: Continues JPN 201. Accuracy and ease in more complex conversation; advanced study of reading and writing. Study of more complex syntax and composition. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: JPN 201 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 105 | Poetry | 3 |
Description: Facilitates the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of poetry. Presents poetry of American, European and other literary philosophies and movements. Challenges students to develop skills in responding personally to poetry and in developing literary analyses. Reveals the link between the whole poem and particular literary qualities such as imagery, figurative language, allusion, connotation and the music of poetry¿sound and rhythm. Offers a forum for exchanging ideas about poetry in guided conversation and writing. IAI H3 903 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 115 | Fiction | 3 |
Description: Presents short stories and novels of high interest level. The selections typify authors and styles representative of major American and European literary movements and philosophies. Challenges the student to develop skills in literary analysis. Students will study characterization, narration, dialogue, plot and various other techniques of fiction. Individual sections may concentrate on particular periods, authors or topics. IAI H3 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 208 | Non-Western Literature+ | 3 |
Description: Studies selected works from non-western civilizations, such as Africa, China, India, Japan and the Middle East. Fiction, poetry and drama will be included. IAI H3 908N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 210 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
Description: Introduces Shakespeare¿s acting company, theater and audience. Discusses his techniques in building scenes, developing characters, handling dialogue. Readings and interpretations will consist of representative comedies, tragedies, histories and problem plays. IAI H3 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 219 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Description: Introduces the various types of children's literature. Includes the history of children's literature, as well as the classic and current authors and illustrators. Covers such areas as picture and concept books, myths, poetry, fantasy and realism. IAI H3 918 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 220 | Japanese Literature in Translation+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys English-language translations of Japanese poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Reviews Noh and Kabuki drama and selections from Japanese cinema. Works will be studied in the context of Japanese history, but each work will be studied also as athe product of its author¿s creative self-expression. No speaking or reading knowledge of Japanese is required; no background knowledge of Japan is required. IAI H3 909 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 221 | American Literature, Colonial Days to Civil War | 3 |
Description: Presents American literature as an expression of American life through early social and political documents, novels, short stories and poems. IAI H3 914 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 222 | American Literature: Civil War to Present | 3 |
Description: Explores American prose, drama and poetry, Civil War to present, including minority literature, regional literature, literary journalism, criticism, and social and historical novels in their historical, social and cultural context to reflect current controversies and social changes. IAI H3 915 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 223 | Multicultural American Literature+ | 3 |
Description: Investigates what it means to be a minority in the United States. Examines the ways in which minority writers, through fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama, question the quality of American life and the authenticity of American democracy, thus helping students appreciate more fully the range of American cultures and subcultures. May include such writers as Olaudah Equiano, Frederick Douglass, Amiri Baraka, Rudolfo Anaya, Leslie Marmom Silko, Toni Morrison, Rita Dove, Leslea Newman, Li-Young Lee, Vassar Miller, Vivienne Finch. IAI H3 910D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 224 | Women in Literature+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the evolving portrayal of women¿the many images, impressions and stereotypes¿in literature. Includes literature written about women by women. Selections reflect a diversity of cultures, eras, authors and genres. The student will read selections from such authors as Bronte, Chekhov, Chopin, Hardy, Morrison and Woolf. IAI H3 911D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 231 | English Literature to 1800 | 3 |
Description: Surveys English writers from beginning English literature to 1800. Reading and interpretation of writers such as Boswell, Chaucer, Congreve, Donne, Dryden, Johnson, Jonson, Malory, Milton, Pope and Swift. IAI H3 912 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 232 | English Literature 1800-1914 | 3 |
Description: Surveys English writers from Romantic Period to World War I. Reading and interpretation of such writers as Austen, Browning, Byron, Conrad, Dickens, Hardy, Keats, Shaw, Tennyson and Wordsworth. IAI H3 913 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 101 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
Description: Introduces the student to reasoning in a language-centered context. Students will learn how to identify arguments and distinguish them from other types of discourse. Some topics covered will be: evaluating claims, recognizing informal fallacies, problem solving, evaluating media. Students will also learn how to cast issues in a neutral manner to recognize and appreciate a variety of perspectives, and to argue for and against more than one perspective on an issue. The focus of this course is on everyday practical reasoning. IAI H4 906 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 105 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
Description: Principles and problems of philosophy as seen in different schools of thought. Topics: validity of human knowledge; nature of reality; mind and body; free will and determinism; moral and aesthetic values; and religious belief. IAI H4 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 115 | Ethics | 3 |
Description: Consideration of problems of value and conduct, including the question of the "good life" or happiness; and contemporary moral issues such as war, violence, drugs, racism, crime and punishment. IAI H4 904 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 120 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
Description: Focuses on the ideas of justice, liberty, equality, law and order, rights and privileges. This includes discussion of such issues as democracy, communism, nuclear war, capital punishment, sexual equality, hunger and drugs. IAI H4907 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 160 | Non-Western Philosophy+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces selected philosophical concepts and value systems of several non-Western cultures. Gives attention to the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta and other Hindu texts, Confucius, the Tao Te Ching and other Chinese classics and key texts from at least two other traditions. IAI H4 903N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 205 | Religions of the World+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces the teachings, practices, social structures and histories of the religions of India (mainly Buddhism and Hinduism), and China and Japan (mainly Confucianism, Shinto and Taoism), and of the Middle East (mainly Christianity, Islam and Judaism). IAI H5 904N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 215 | Religion in America+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys the contribution of religion to American culture including the differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious freedom and the rise of a "secular religion." Examines the emergence of new forms of belief and practice and the variety of religious issues confronting American society today. IAI H5 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 220 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
Description: Examines the nature and presuppositions of Western religions, especially the reasons which can be given for and against the existence of God. Selected further topics: the problem of evil, life after death, the nature of religious experience, language, knowledge, and authority, religion and science, major philosophical theories on the nature of religion. IAI H4 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 231 | History of Philosophy--Ancient and Medieval | 3 |
Description: Surveys the major figures and schools in Western philosophical tradition from the pre-Socratic Greeks through the 14th century. Emphasis on interpreting philosophical reflection in light of the social, political, religious and cultural context from which it arises. IAI H4 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 232 | History of Philosophy-Modern | 3 |
Description: Surveys the major figures and schools in Western philosophical tradition from the 15th to the 20th century. Emphasizes interpreting philosophical reflection in light of the social, political, religious and cultural context from which it arises. IAI H4 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SGN 202 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
Description: Reviews American Sign Language grammatical structures and lexical items presented in SGN 201. Focuses on conversational practice to develop expressive and receptive facility with the language. Includes culturally significant topics and interaction with members of the deaf community. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: SGN 201 with a grade of C or better, or consent of department chair. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SGN 210 | American Sign Language: Cultural Perspective+ | 4 |
Description: Examines the history of American Sign Language, the emergence of the deaf community as a linguistic and cultural group, the cultural norms, values, traditions and rules of social behavior of the deaf community, minority dynamics and cross cultural interactions. No knowledge of American SIgn Language is required for this course; it is taught in ASL with an interpreter. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 112 | Heritage Spanish I | 4 |
Description: Examines the dialectal and sociolinguistic variation present in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States as well as in Spanish-speaking countries. Students will become cognizant of the linguistic strengths they possess, develop a sense of pride in their heritage by studying their language and culture and expand their ability to use Spanish in new applications and contexts. Examines the concept of standard Spanish and explores the situations in which standard and non-standard Spanish should be employed and how to adjust language usage accordingly. This course emphasizes the orthography, pronunciation and lexical expansion in formal Spanish. This course is intended for Hispanic heritage students that comprehend spoken Spanish and may have varying degrees of speaking and writing ability. IAI H1 900 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 113 | Heritage Spanish II | 4 |
Description: Examines the dialectal and sociolinguistic variation present in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States as well as in Spanish-speaking countries. This course is a continuation of SPA 112. Students will become cognizant of the linguistic strengths they possess, develop a sense of pride in their heritage by studying their language and culture and expand their ability to use Spanish in new applications and contexts. Examines the concept of standard Spanish and explores the social situations in which standard and non-standard Spanish should be employed and how to adjust language usage accordingly. This course emphasizes the study of formal grammatical aspects of Spanish. This course is intended for Hispanic heritage students that comprehend spoken Spanish and may have varying degrees of speaking and writing ability. IAI H1 900 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
Description: Provides a crucial bridge between intermediate and advanced language courses. Focuses on a more in-depth study of history, geography, literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people. Includes analysis of daily life and current events. Students practice more complex structures of Spanish grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: SPA 201 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 210 | Introduction to Spanish Literature+ | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to literature from the Spanish-speaking world and exposes students to a variety of literary genres and eras. Focuses on the development of more complex use of the language and addresses speaking, listening, writing and reading. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. IAI H3 917 Prerequisite: SPA 202 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experience with, or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | Introduction to Visual Art | 3 |
Description: Introduces the visual arts with an emphasis on creating awareness of aesthetics, artistic concepts, media, theory and criticism. In addition, students will develop a critical understanding of art and build visual literacy. IAI F2 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 114 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
Description: Examines the different ways of looking at film to improve understanding and appreciation of the medium as an art form. Includes critical analysis of different directors, film genres, historical trends and lecture about technique and process filmmaking. Between 10 and 15 films will be examined. IAI F2 908 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 130 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
Description: Follows the historical development of the visual arts produced by Western civilizations, focusing on major artistic styles, works of art and monuments. Works are examined as examples of the ideas, beliefs and practices of artists, cultures and societies. Covers the history of art from pre-history to the medieval age. IAI F2 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 131 | Gothic through Romantic Art | 3 |
Description: Follows the historical development of the visual arts produced by Western civilizations, focusing on major artistic styles, works of art and monuments. Works are examined as examples of the ideas, beliefs and practices of artists, cultures and societies. Covers the history of art from the medieval age to the end of the eighteenth century. IAI F2 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 132 | Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 |
Description: Follows the historical development of the visual arts produced by Western civilizations, focusing on major artistic styles, works of art and monuments. Works are examined as examples of the ideas, beliefs and practices of artists, cultures and societies. Covers the history of art from the nineteenth century to the present time. IAI F2 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 133 | Non-Western Art+ | 3 |
Description: Follows the historical development of the visual arts produced by non-western civilizations, focusing on major artistic styles, works of art and monuments. Works are examined as examples of the ideas, beliefs and practices of artists, cultures and societies. Covers the history of art of Africa, China, India, Japan, Middle East, Oceania and the Americas. IAI F2 903N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 200 | Film History+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys the historical development of film emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production that have had a significant influence on film as an art form. Explores the history of film through the eyes of the filmmaker. Students will analyze film movements from multilple countries and recognize their effect on each other and the Hollywood film model. IAI F2 909 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 103 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
Description: A broad survey of music, its history, mechanics, and relationship to categories of social identity. This course introduces students to the concepts and categories that musicologists and cultural theorists use to study music across different forms and periods. By the end of the class, students will have developed a greater understanding of identity and its relationship to sound. IAI F1 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 104 | Introduction to American Music+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys the early history of popular music in the United States of America including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country, hip-hop, disco and more. Students are introduced to the concepts and categories that cultural theorists and musicologists use to study music. By the end of this class, students will have developed an understanding of how music fits within histories of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia. IAI F1 904 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 106 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
Description: Examines the evolution and development of jazz, America's only native musical art form. The study begins in 1851 with the blending of African, European, Haitian, and Creole music and culture in New Orleans, which resulted in the creation of blues and improvisation. The study continues with further development in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles. The course introduces blues, Dixieland, big band, cool, hard bop, funk, free, and fusion. IAI F1 905D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 107 | Introduction to Music in Theatre | 3 |
Description: Surveys characteristic elements of music in the theatre. Includes opera, operetta and Broadway musicals. Examines them as media for communicating the philosophic aesthetic and psychological perspectives of composers and their eras. Music experience not required. IAI F1 910 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 108 | Introduction to World Music+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys the folk and traditional musics from around the world. Examines music-making, the people and musical cultures of South Asia, East Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Explores inter-relationships between musical genres and other art forms (dance, theater, visual arts and literature) and analyzes how these musics have intersected with the issues of race, class, gender, religion ritual, politics, social movements and cultural identity. IAI F1 903N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 120 | Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
Description: Surveys the styles, periods, literature and personalities in each of the commonly accepted music periods, with primary emphasis on hearing music of each style. IAI F1 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 111 | Introduction to Theatre+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces theatre as a fine and performing art. Includes study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical/dramatic expression. IAI F1 907 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 121 | Ethnic Traditions in American Theatre | 3 |
Description: Examines how cultural perspective and minority expression shape theatre in the United States by exploring the roots of change in traditional theatre and the role of community in the formation of theatre companies. Specific focus will be give to African American theatre, Asian American theatre, Latino theatre, Native American theatre, feminist theatre, gay and lesbian theatre, political theatre, performance art and post-modernism as well as international trends. IAI F1 909D (formerly SPE 121) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 101 | Ancient through the Medieval West+ | 3 |
Description: Explores architecture, art, history, literature, music, philosophy and the theatre affiliated with the Western tradition from Prehisty through the Medieval Era. May include a special focus; consult the course schedule for specific topics. NOTE HUM 101 and HUM 102 need not be taken in sequence. IAI HF 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 102 | Renaissance through the Modern West+ | 3 |
Description: Explores architecture, art, history, literature, music, philosophy, and the theatre of the Western world from the Renaissance to the present. May include a special focus; consult the course schedule. IAI HF 903 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 106 | The Cultures of Asia+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the arts of Asian cultures from ancient times to the present. Studies examples of the visual arts, music, dance, literature, world views, and religious traditions from selected civilizations in Asia, south of Russia, excluding the countries of the Middle East. IAI HF 904N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 107 | The Cultures of Africa+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the arts of African cultures from ancient times to the present. Studies examples of the visual arts, music, dance, literature, world views, and religious traditions from selected civilizations in North Africa, the Sahel, South Africa, Central and East Africa, and West Africa, excluding countries associated with the Middle East. IAI HF 904N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HUM 110 | Women and Creativity+ | 3 |
Description: Explores the nature of female creativeness, focusing on women in the traditionally male arenas of art and literature and on areas in which the female creative impulse manifests itself under other names: the shaping of social attitudes, domestic arts and religious experiences. IAI HF 907D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 112 | Literature and Film | 3 |
Description: Introduces methods of reading, interpreting and analyzing literary works as well as examining methods used in translating those works to the medium of film. Presents the short story, novel and the drama in conjunction with their cinematic counterparts. Relates the development of film to such schools as German expressionism, film verite, etc. Focuses on analysis of each form both on its own and in relation to the others through reading, viewing and writing. IAI HF 908 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology+ | 3 |
Description: Addresses such central questions as 'What does it mean to be human?" and "How did we get to be the way we are?" Among the topics to be examined will be human, physical and cultural evolution, the origin of culture, language, religion, kinship, economics and the impact of contemporary life on the world's populations. IAI S1 900N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ANT 202 | Cultural Anthropology+ | 3 |
Description: Describes and analyzes how people throughout the world define and resolve the problems of life that are found everywhere. Some of the specific topics studied will be religion, social structure, law, "the unknown," economics and the formation of behavior within particular groups. IAI S1 901N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ANT 205 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Description: Studies the origins and evolution of humans as physical and cultural beings. Includes origin, history and behavior of primates, fossil records and the principles of population genetics and their application to study of human variation. IAI S1 902 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ANT 206 | Archeology+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys archeological concepts, research and methods for the study of prehistoric cultures. Includes rise and development of modern civilization, land and land use, agriculture, current archeological investigations, interpretations of finds and introduction to field work techniques. IAI S1 903 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECO 200 | Introduction to Economics+ | 3 |
Description: Covers descriptive rather than a quantitative approach to the study of economics. Major topics cover economic history, the elements of macroeconomics, microeconomics and a comparative look at other economic systems. Specifically designed for students in career-vocational curricula. IAI S3 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
Description: Covers economic problems faced by the individual and the firm. Examination of market structures, price and output determination. The microeconomic approach. IAI S3 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECO 212 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Description: Covers economic problems faced by our society. Examination of resource allocation, national income and economic development, from a macroeconomic approach. IAI S3 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 100 | Cultural Geography+ | 3 |
Description: Provides a systematic or regional introduction to the basic concepts of human geography using spatial analysis/awareness with both traditional and digital map analysis. Examines the causes and consequences of the uneven distribution of human activity, covering themes such as population, culture, economic activity, development, and urban patterns. IAI S4 900N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 101 | World Regional Geography+ | 3 |
Description: Provides a thematic or regional introduction to the basic concepts of how world regions are constructed or classified. Using spatial analysis of both traditional and digital maps, factors will be explored to assess how regions evolve and are classified. Concepts will explore both developed and undeveloped regions connecting both human and physical geographical factors shaping and defining the classification of regions and interrelationships between them. IAI S4 906 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 103 | The Developing World+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the regions of the world conventionally called "developing" or emerging," including the spatial patterns of physical and cultural elements that impart unique identities within these regions using both digital and traditional maps to explore complex geopolitical relations and/or international conflicts among developing regions of the world. IAI S4 902N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GEG 104 | The Developed World+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the regions of the world conventionally called "industrialized" or developed," including the spatial patterns of physical, cultural elements, and/or international conflicts that impart unique identities within these regions. Uses spatial analysis of both digital and traditional maps to promote critical thinking of complex geographic relationships among regions of the world. IAI S4 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GIS 100 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| HED 202 | Human Sexuality+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to the sociological, psychological, biological and emotional implications of human sexuality. Includes sexual orientation, gender identity, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and reproductive anatomy as well as other topics related to the field of human sexuality. Emphasizes exploring attitudes regarding sexual issues, clarifications of personal beliefs and development of healthy sexual behavior. IAI S9 903 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 111 | American Experience to 1877 | 3 |
Description: Surveys the American experience through the pre-revolutionary period, the expansion westward and the Civil War. Special stress is placed upon the social, economic, cultural, political and constitutional development of the United States. IAI S2 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 112 | American Experience Since 1877 | 3 |
Description: Surveys the end of Reconstruction to the present, with primary stress on political and economic development. Also includes social, intellectual and cultural phases, expanded role of government in national affairs and the participation of the United States in international relations. IAI S2 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 121 | History of Mexico, Central and South America+ | 3 |
Description: Surveys the political and constitutional history of the principal Latin American nations. The course will cover movements leading to independence and social and economic events which are pertinent to relationships with the United States. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 141 | History of Western Civilization to 1650 | 4 |
Description: Stresses political, social, cultural, economic and technological developments from prehistoric times and concludes with the last manifestation of essentially medieval ideology; i.e., the Protestant Reformation. IAI S2 902 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 142 | History of Western Civilization Since 1650 | 4 |
Description: Continues HST 141. Commences with the emergence of modern times, i.e., the development of royal absolutism and the beginnings of the modern nation state and concludes with the 20th century and the modern world. IAI S2 903 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 231 | History of the Middle East to 1453 | 3 |
Description: Surveys the Ancient Near East and Middle East from its origins in Ancient Summer up to 1453. Emphasis will be placed on social, political, economic, religious and military institutions. The process of change and broad continuities will be examined in relationship to the historical evolution and growth of the region. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 232 | History of the Middle East 1453 to Present | 3 |
Description: Surveys the history of the Middle East from 1453 to the present. Emphasis is placed on social, political, economic, religious and military institutions that shape the region. The establishment of colonial rule is highlighted along with the struggle for independence, modernization and development. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 241 | History of China: Earliest Time through Ming Dynasty | 3 |
Description: Surveys the history of China from prehistory to the end of the Ming Dynasty. Major emphasis is placed on the evolution and growth of the Imperial system and forces that shaped its continuation and growth. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 242 | History of China: From the Ching Dynasty to Present | 3 |
Description: Surveys the history of China from 1644, the Ching Dynasty, to the present. The content will stress the evolution of China from a period of strength and unity to one of disunity and change during the revolutionary times of 1911-1949. Special emphasis will be placed on the establishment of the Communist government in 1949 to the present. Economic modernization, role of foreigners and cultural advancements will also be highlighted. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 243 | Far East in the Modern World | 3 |
Description: Studies history of East Asia since 1800. The traditional cultures of China and Japan, the Western impact and the Asian response will be covered. IAI S2 920N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 245 | The World Since 1945 | 3 |
Description: Surveys the history of the world from 1945 to the present with major emphasis on historical issues and events that have global impact. IAI S2 913N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 101 | American Politics and Government | 3 |
Description: Focuses on political involvement, elections, campaigns, interest groups, Congress, courts, the presidency and the constitution. Discusses how our government runs, as well as current political controversies. Utilizes political figures as guest speakers and offers opportunities for political participation, especially in election year. IAI S5 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 220 | State and Local Government in the U.S. | 3 |
Description: Examines state and local governments including their powers, organization, functions, development, politics and contemporary issues/problems. IAI S5 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 250 | Comparative Politics+ | 3 |
Description: Explores the politics of selected countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and/or the Middle East. Examines economic, social and political patterns and problems in different nations. IAI S5 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 270 | Global Politics+ | 3 |
Description: Uses role playing to study how foreign policy is made. Explores human problems such as populations, food and energy on a global dimension. Examines international bodies, including the United Nations, and explores how nations interact. IAI S5 904 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 280 | Non-Western Comparative Politics+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the political systems of selected non-Western countries, including common governmental problems, causes of political instability and revolution and techniques of political analysis. IAI S5 906N Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology+ | 3 |
Description: Investigates human and animal behavior with an emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary and classic psychological investigation. Emphasizes psychological theories, principles, and research applications. Introduces the divisions of the American Psychological Association. References biological processes, sensation, perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, mental disorders, intelligence, aptitude, personality, development daily life and everyday problems. IAI S6 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 216 | Child Psychology I | 3 |
Description: Investigates the psychological development of the child from conception through pubescence. Emphasizes the theories, principles and empirically derived findings of Child Psychology. Explores cultural and/or international contexts as well as normative and non-normative patterns of development. Discusses mortality during childhood. Integrates the various child psychopathologies. IAI S6 903 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 217 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
Description: Investigates the psychological development of humans from late childhood through adolescence and young adulthood. Emphasizes the theories, principles and empirically derived findings of Adolescence Psychology. Explores cultural and/or international contexts as well as normative and non-normative patterns of development. Discusses mortality during adolescence. Integrates the study of adolescent psychopathologies. IAI S6 904 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 218 | Adult Psychology | 3 |
Description: Investigates the biological, physical, social and psychological development of humans from young adulthood to death and through grief and bereavement. Emphasizes theories, principles and empirically derived findings of Adult Psychology. Addresses cultural and/or international contexts as well as normative and non-normative patterns of development. Discusses mortality throughout adulthood and adult psychopathologies. IAI S6 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 228 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 |
Description: Investigates the psychological development of humans from conception to death, through grief and bereavement. Investigates the theories, empirically derived science and principles of developmental researchers and developmental psychologists. Emphasizes cultural and/or international contexts as well as normative and non-normative patterns of development. Discusses mortality throughout the life-span. Integrates developmental psychopathologies. IAI S6 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology+ | 3 |
Description: Analysis and description of the structure and dynamics of human society. Application of scientific methods to the observation and analysis of social norms, groups, intergroup relations, social change, social stratification and institutions. IAI S7 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 120 | Family in Contemporary Society+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the family as a social institution and as a dynamic interactive system. Topics include courtship, marriage, family systems, parenting, non-traditional forms of the family. IAI S7 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 205 | Social Problems+ | 3 |
Description: Analysis of contemporary social problems. Investigation of theories dealing with conformity and deviance, racial and minority group prejudice, crime and delinquency, personality problems, urbanization and fundamental institutional problems due to social change. IAI S7 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 215 | Introduction to Social Psychology+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces the methods used to understand, explain and predict how the thoughts, feelings and actions of individuals are influenced by the thoughts and actions of social groups. Investigates how attitudes, beliefs and behaviors are influenced by others within society and how society is influenced by the individual. IAI S8 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 230 | Sociology of Sex and Gender+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the social processes in society which translate biological differences (sex) between men and women into social and psychological categories or gender roles. Various theories will be considered in an attempt to understand the existence of gender inequality and how the process of socialization influences the proper "place" for men and women in society. Gender roles and power are considered when analyzing the marketplace, politics, marriage and family, or in considering issues such as the feminization of poverty, violence in the home, and male sensitivity. IAI S7 904D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SOC 235 | Race and Ethnicity+ | 3 |
Description: Examines differential power relations between racial and ethnic groups. Analyzes the economic, political and cultural structures that produce and reproduce these power differences. Focuses on cultural diversity and various dimensions of prejudice and discrimination including an analysis of racial and ethnic inequality and its origins, conditions under which these forms of inequalities are (re)produced. IAI S7 903D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 200 | Professional Writing: Grammar and Style | 3 |
Description: Investigates the elements of English grammar, usage, and style important for effective academic and public writing, such as letters, essays, reports, and proposals. Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
Description: Teaches additional skills in critical reading and thinking, the forms of public expository and argumentative writing and the elements of an effective public writing style. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 220 | Creative Writing | 3 |
Description: Provides guided practice in various types of creative writing. Emphasizes skills common to creative expression, including description, plotting, narration, dialogue and verse. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 221 | Writing Fiction | 3 |
Description: Explores the art and craft of fiction-writing in depth. Students will examine the writing process in terms of story form, structure, pacing, writing vividly, using varied sentence patterns, building characterization, creating appropriate settings in time and place, using various points of view, developing themes, exploiting style and various poetic devices in prose, and practicing the crucial step of revision. Students will participate in peer workshops. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 222 | Writing Poetry | 3 |
Description: Provides language-interested students with practice in writing fixed-form poetry (English and Italian sonnets, villanelles, and more) and free-form poetry. Includes a detailed introduction to the rhythms of poetry in English, including stress patterns (iambic, trochee, anapest, etc.) and patterns of line length (trimester, tetrameter, pentameter, etc.). Asks students to read diverse models of quality poetry in its various forms. Encourages each student through drafting and revision to develop a uniquely personal writing voice and style and to learn to express him/herself and evaluate the world at large--whether in tightly structured stanzas or in free-verse narratives--in genuinely imaginative ways. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ENG 230 | Topics in English | 1-3 |
Description: Examines selected eras or topics in the various fields of English and/or composition studies. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A topic-specific syllabus containing additional infomration will be available in the Liberal Arts Division Office with other pre-registration materials each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FRN 101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
Description: Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Introduces students to the other cultures and people of the French-speaking world. Designed for students with no previous experience in French. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classees in Franch, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/academics/areas/liberal-arts/world-languages/placement-test.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| FRN 102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
Description: Continues to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Furthers the introduction to the cultures and people of the French-speaking world. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in French, should consult wit the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: FRN 101 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| FRN 201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
Description: Further develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in French. Students learn more complex structures of French grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluidity. Fosters expanded knowledge of and appreciation for the cultural heritage and history of French-speaking areas. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in French, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: FRN 102 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| FRN 205 | French Conversation | 3 |
Description: Provides conversational practice beyond the intermediate level and refines spoken French skills to achieve fluency of expression. Includes the study of the culture of French-speaking people and critical analysis of daily life and current events. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. Not available for credit to native speakers of French. All new students who have prioir experience with or have takenn classes in French, should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: FRN 202 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GER 101 | Elementary German I | 4 |
Description: Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Introduces students to the cultures and people of the German-speaking world. Designed for students with no previous experience in German. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/academics/areas/liberal-arts/world-languages/placement-test.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 102 | Elementary German II | 4 |
Description: Continues to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Furthers the introduction to the cultures and people of the German-spaeaking world. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: GER 101 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 201 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
Description: Further develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in German. Students learn more complex structures of German grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition and continue to expand their vacabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluidity. Fosters expanded knowledge of and appreciation for the cultural heritage and history of German-speaking areas. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in German, showld consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Prerequisite: GER 102 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 205 | German Conversation+ | 3 |
Description: Provides conversational practice beyond the intermediate level and refines spoken German skills to achieve fluency of expression. includes the study of the culture of German-speaking people and critical analysis of daily life and current events. Attentions is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. Not available for credit to native speakers of German. Prerequisite: GER 202 with a grade of C or better, or required placement exam scores. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| GER 230 | German Civilization and Culture+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to multiple aspects of German culture and civilization from the 20th century to today. Familiarizes students with history, political institutions, economic development, literature, art and culture of Germany. Gives students an overview of the German-speaking regions of Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. This course will be taught in English. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 115 | International and Regional Studies in Humanities | 1-4 |
Description: Students travel with faculty to international or regional locations which may vary from year to year to study the humanities. May emphasize the literature, language, philosophy or humane arts of the locale visited. Presentation by onsite individualized study, lectures, field trips. Classes held on campus prior to and following the off-campus learning experience. Travel expenses are paid for by the student. One Credit: Students must attend all classes and field trips, submit a daily log covering one week of travel and write a personal essay of at least five typewritten pages. Two Credits: Students must attend all classes and field trips, submit a log covering one-two weeks of travel and write a research paper of at least eight typewritten pages, plus bibliography and footnotes. Three Credits: Students must attend all classes and field trips, submit a log covering three weeks of travel and write a research paper of at least 10 typewritten pages, plus bibliography and footnotes. Four Credits: Students must attend all classes and field trips, submit a log covering four weeks of travel and write a research paper of at least 12 typewritten pages, plus bibliography and footnotes. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 101 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
Description: Introduces the language skills of pronunciation and useful expressions, listening, speech patterns, syllabary reading and writing, basic vocabulary and grammar. Cultural and sociolinguistic orientation. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| JPN 102 | Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
Description: Continues JPN 101. Skill developments in simple, everyday conversation and contemporary and idiomatic expressions; continued mastery of beginning grammar, reading and writing, and more vocabulary. Orientation in verbal and non-verbal skills and simple composition. Prerequisite: JPN 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| JPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
Description: Continues JPN 102. Emphasis on more complex conversation and advanced grammatical components; continued reading and writing. Emphasis on advanced composition. Prerequisite: JPN 102 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| JPN 205 | Japanese Intensive Oral Practice | 3 |
Description: Develops oral facility with the Japanese language using specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress, and rhythm. Discusses individual readings of modern Japanese works in class. Assigns written and oral compositions based on readings. Helps students to bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels. Develops the ability to use the Japanese language with fluency and accuracy of expression that is achieved by extensive oral conversation in class. Prerequisite: JPN 202 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIT 216 | Science Fiction | 3 |
Description: Surveys science fiction short stories and novels. Considers science fiction as popular literature and assesses its unique contribution to the history of ideas. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 217 | Crime Literature | 3 |
Description: Examines various subgenres of crime literature of various length either thematically or historically. Analyzes the literary predecessors of these works and crime literature¿s influence upon other genres of literature. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 241 | 20th Century British and American Literature | 3 |
Description: Surveys important writers and writings in British and American literature since World War I. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LIT 250 | Topics in Literature | 1-3 |
Description: Examines selected eras or topics in the various fields of literature and literary theory. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A topic-specific syllabus containing additional infomration will be available in the Liberal Arts Division Office with other pre-registration materials each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LNG 105 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 3 |
Description: Explores language - its origins, properties, use, structure, and meaning. Studies sound systems, word-information systems, syntatic systems, and derivations of meaning from spoken and written forms. Includes first and second language acquisition and properties of visual languages. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 205 | Language and Culture+ | 3 |
Description: Explores the relationship between language and culture. Includes the language socialization of children, gender differences in language, standard varieties and dialects of language and the effect of language on thought. Examines the nature of language in power relationships. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 220 | Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
Description: Introduces the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Intended for those who contemplate a career working with non-native speakers of English. Through a program of lectures, readings, discussions, observations and practical teaching exercises, students will explore the educational contexts in which English is taught and learned. In addition, the course will offer practical techniques for teaching and assessing the skill areas of listening and speaking, reading, writing and grammar. The foundation of the methods explored will be based on theories in applied linguistics. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 225 | Language and Health+ | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to the study and application of concepts and theories from Linguistics and Health Communication. Focuses on practical applications of effective communication strategies across diverse patient populations by discussing case studies from different healthcare settings, and by analyzing actual provider-patient interactions to understand how specific language choices contribute to constructing meaning in health communication. Includes a strong focus on patients’ perspectives regarding language use and culture-specific characteristics surrounding illness and personal identity, patient advocacy, cooperation, and consent. (Also listed as HSC 225. Credit will be given for LNG 225 or HSC 225, but not both.) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 230 | Second Language Assessment | 3 |
Description: Explores concepts, issues, principles, and design of second language assessments. Includes formal and informal evaluation of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 235 | Second Language Acquisition (SLA) | 3 |
Description: Explores important theories in second language acquisition (SLA), especially as they relate to language teaching. Includes age, psychological factors, sociocultural factors, and linguistic factors. Examines the connections between theory and teaching practice in the language classroom. Prerequisite: LNG 105 or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 240 | Introduction to Pedagogical Grammar | 3 |
Description: Explore theories in teaching grammar to second language learners. Teachers will study syntactic and discourse structures of English and common mistakes in those structures made by second language learners. Students will practice and create classroom materials designed to help English language learners in the oral and written communication. This course is an elective component for Illinois State Board of Education certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 245 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
Description: Explores the historical, political, sociocultural and educational context that supports and constrains equitable educational opportunities for linguistically and culturally diverse students in US schools. The course considers policies on appropriate school services for English language learners. Issues surrounding bilingualism are considered through the educational and psycholinguistic lens as well as implications for language instruction. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LNG 250 | Bilingual Teaching Methods and Materials | 3 |
Description: Offers practical techniques for teaching and assessing language skills in bilingual programs. Based on theories of first and second language acquisition, this course focuses on identifying, developing, and evaluating appropriate materials and strategies to create a supportive learning environment for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCM 120 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
Description: Examines the history, technical development and cultural impact of the media, including books, newspapers, magazines, radio, sound recording, movies, television and the Internet; as well as related areas of public relations and advertising. Focuses on media convergence, trends and issues. Analyzes the impact and effects of media on our consumer culture and democratic system. Encourages critical evaluation of the media. IAI MC 911 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 130 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
Description: Introduces the basics of writing for the media and Associated Press (AP) style, focusing on print journalism. Explores the history, legal and ethical concerns, and culture of journalism. Develops fundamental skills in writing, interviewing and conducting research using traditional and Internet sources. Emphasizes accuracy, conciseness, grammar and spelling skills. Explores career opportunities in journalism. Some beginning reporting and writing in computer lab. IAI MC 919 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 150 | Social Media Management and Measurement | 3 |
Description: Focuses on creating, maintaining, measuring and improving social media networks for a variety of industries. Students engage in data-driven decision making to alter or improve social media channels. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 156 | Audio Production I | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to the equipment, facilities and terminology of the audio media industry. Students will work on individual field and studio projects including radio show production, public service announcements, audio documentaries and sound design. Students will be introduced to the technical aspects of sound recording and non-linear, multi-track audio editing. IAI MC 915 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 157 | Podcast Production | 3 |
Description: Introduces the recording, editing, and distribution technology required to produce a podcast. Includes terminology, basic script writing, editing, producing long and short form audio projects in a studio and field setting. Students will use audio to produce creative, informative, and entertaining podcasts that can be distributed globally. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 180 | Applied Mass Communication/Radio Practicum | 1 |
Description: Provides practical experience in media production, post-production, media management, and radio station operation. This is a project-based course where students build skill sets over time from beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert, and therefore is repeatable three times, up to a maximum of four (4) credits. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 205 | Multi-Platform Photojournalism | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to the principles and techniques of photojournalism for use in a variety of platforms including print, broadcast, web and social media. Students will use still photography and mobile video production techniques to create products for web journalism, public relations and marketing. IAI MC 921 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 210 | Video Editing and Video Post-Production | 3 |
Description: Focuses on using non-linear editing software to combine visuals and sound for a variety of genres and media types including cinematic storytelling, documentaries, news, and web series. Includes editing theory and techniques; film history; and post-production workflow including ingesting media, editing, sound mixing, color correction, and final delivery. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 211 | Video Production | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to the application of fundamental non-studio video production techniques. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, field audio operations and lighting in a non-studio setting. IAI MC 916-B Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 212 | Multi-Camera Production | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to the application of fundamental multi-camera production techniques. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, audio board operations, editing, shooting and lighting in multi-camera settings including live events, social media streaming and video conferencing. IAI MC 916A Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 218 | Broadcast Graphics | 3 |
Description: Introduces the concepts, techniques, and vocabulary of motion graphics and compositing for motion picture, television broadcast, streaming, and other media outlets. Students will create, select, and manipulate video, photos, text, and vector assets within layered sequences for effective media communication. (pending IAI MC 924) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MCM 233 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Description: Explores the history, theory, practice and role of public relations in government, corporate, non-profit and private organizations. Introduces students to the business and creative aspects of publics relations, as well as the complexities of issue management. Students will prepare original public relations campaigns for print, broadcast and electronic media. Familiarizes the student with computer software for desktop publishing. IAI MC 913 Recommended Prerequisite: MCM 230 with a grade of C or better, or computer design experience. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 102 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
Description: Introduces the student to formal symbolic logic. After an introduction to the concept of argument, students will learn both Aristotelian and modern symbolic logic. Applications to the real world include contracts, legal arguments, and computer languages. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 150 | Business Ethics | 3 |
Description: Introduces philosophical ethical theory and its application to business decisions. Considers theories of economic justice, social responsibility, hiring practices and rights of employees and employers. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 170 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
Description: Introduces philosophical ethical theory and its application to environmental issues. Explores the roots of Western ideas about nature (Biblical, Greek, early Modern), the American environmental discussion and current positions including development, conservation, preservation and restoration. Considers issues including human-centered vs. life-centered views, whether species or habitats have value, appreciation vs. cost/benefit approaches, and bioregionalism. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 180 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
Description: Considers the ethics of the professional-patient relationship (confidentiality, informed consent, paternalism, truth-telling), the ethics of life and death (abortion, euthanasia, suicide), and the ethics of medicine on a social scale (the right to health care, the distribution of medical resources). Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHI 190 | Philosophy and Gender+ | 3 |
Description: Introduces philosophical thinking and its application to issues concerning women. Explores a variety of theories by and about women. Considers a number of issues including images of women, biological vs. social conditioning, the relation of gender to class and race, women's spirituality, education, family, work, violence and pornography. Men are welcome to take the course. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SGN 101 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
Description: Introduces the student to American Sign Language with emphasis on comprehension and production of basic language functions, grammatical structures and level-appropriate vocabulary. Presents information about the Deaf community and culturally appropriate behaviors. Designed for students with no previous experience in American Sign Language. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SGN 102 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
Description: Reviews American Sign Language vocabulary, language functions and grammatical structures presented in SGN 101. Integrates material previously presented in SGN 101 and further develops language comprehension and production skills at increasing levels of complexity. Applies increasingly complex grammatical structures to language functions. Presents and integrates additional information about Deaf culture into language usage. Prerequisite: SGN 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of department chairperson Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SGN 212 | Introduction to American Sign Language Literature | 3 |
Description: Explores American Sign Language literature as an expression of the lives of deaf people in America. Introduces the tradition of the deaf community within historical, social and cultural contexts in works of folklore, nonfiction, fiction, poetry and drama. Designed to increase students' knowledge, skills and appreciation of American Sign Language, deaf culture, and deaf literature. Provides students with an appreciation of the diversity of American culture. Prerequisite: SGN 205 with a grade of B or better, or consent of department chair Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
Description: Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Introduces students to the cultures and people of the Spanish-speaking world. Designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/academics/areas/liberal-arts/world-languages/placement-test.php Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
Description: Continues to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Furthers the introduction to the cultures and people of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPA 101 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experience with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 121 | Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers | 3 |
Description: Teaches basic Spanish phrases and questions necessary to carry out specific law enforcement protocols. Students will be able to aid victims and control offenders in potentially dangerous situations involving Hispanics. Discussions cover cross-cultural issues pertinent to relationships between non-Hispanic officers and the Hispanic community members. It is strictly non-grammar based and the focus is on immediate interaction. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 122 | Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
Description: Teaches basic Spanish phrases and questions necessary to provide medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical office settings and in hospitals. In addition to workplace Spanish language, discussions cover cross-cultural issues pertinent to relationships between health care workers and Hispanic community members. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the quality of patient care. It is strictly non-grammar based and the focus is on immediate interaction. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
Description: Further develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Spanish. Students learn more complex structures of Spanish grammar, fine-tune pronunciation, gain more advanced skills in composition, and continue to expand their vocabulary. Attention is given to complexity, accuracy and fluidity. Fosters expanded knowledge of, and appreciation for, the cultural heritage and history of Spanish-speaking areas. Prerequisite: SPA 102 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPA 205 | Spanish Conversation+ | 3 |
Description: Provides conversational practice beyond the intermediate level and refines spoken Spanish skills to achieve fluency of expression. Includes the study of the culture of Spanish-speaking people and critical analysis of daily life and current events. Atten is given to complexity, accuracy and fluency. Not available for credit to native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 with a grade of C or better or required placement exam scores. All new students who have prior experiecne with or have taken classes in Spanish should consult with the department for placement before registering for a course. Instructions can be found on the World Languages website. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Art Seminar | 1 |
Description: Introduces art majors to the opportunities, concerns and the problems that relate to the artist. This course may be repeated up to two hours of credit. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 1 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 110 | Drawing I | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to descriptive and expressive approaches to drawing with black and white media. Line work, shading, perspective and experimental techniques are practiced. Students learn to accurately depict everyday objects and surroundings, and develop an awareness of drawing as a creative process. IAI ART 904 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 111 | Drawing II | 3 |
Description: Builds on the content of ART 110 (Drawing I) with applications beyond observation-based approaches. Emphasizes intent, idea development and use of colored media. Prerequisite: ART 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. IAI ART 905 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 121 | Design I | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to skills fundamental to two-dimensional visual organization. Explores elements such as line, shape and color, and principles such as unity, balance and variation. Provides a foundation for all areas of art and design. IAI ART 907 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 122 | Design II | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to skills fundamental to three-dimensional visual organization. Explores elements such as form, space, and process and principles such as unity, balance and variation. Provides a foundation for all areas of three-dimensional art and design. IAI ART 908 Prerequisite: ART 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 206 | Printmaking Studio | 3 |
Description: Introduces techniques such as lithography, relief, intaglio and screen-printing. Fosters the development of studio practices and encourages critical awareness. Presents historical and contemporary approaches to the medium. May be repeated up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 225 | Figure Drawing Studio | 3 |
Description: Introduces students to descriptive and expressive approaches to drawing the human figure with an emphasis on anatomy, proportion, contour, gesture and volume. These concepts and techniques are practiced primarily through direct observation of live, nude models using black and white media. May be repeated up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 241 | Digital Art and Animation Studio | 3 |
Description: Presents an introduction to a digital-based multimedia approach to making art, animation and digital drawings/illustrations. Computer hardware, software, mobile audio video devices and web-based applications are employed to capture design and produce presentation quality digital drawings/illustrations, animations, motion, web and print graphics. (Formerly: ART 150) Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 250 | Introduction to Photographic Art | 3 |
Description: Employs digital technology as a medium for producing works of photographic art. Basic techniques and processes for using a digital still camera, image editing software and archival print technology are used to investigate straight photography as well as high manipulated images. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit. Limited free camera loans available for duration of the course; contact the instructor for more information. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 251 | Intermediate Photographic Art | 3 |
Description: Moving beyond basic tools and techniques for generating digital photographic artworks, students explore varied digital image workflow strategies, studio photography and lighting, and emerging photographic technologies, such as drone aerial photography, video, and camera phones. Artwork output and presentation tactics are stressed. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit. Limited free camera loans and misc. photo equipment available for duration of the course; contact the instructor for more information. Although not a requirement, students interested in an introduction to photography are recommended to begin with ART 250 Introduction to Photographic Art. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 261 | Painting Studio | 3 |
Description: Introduces painting techniques and media, fosters the development of studio practices, and encourages critical awareness. Presents historical and contemporary approaches to the medium. May be repeated up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 280 | Topics in Art History | 1-6 |
Description: Studies selected topics or debates in art history. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated two times to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 281 | Topics in Studio Art | 3 |
Description: Explores selected practices in studio art. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material covered. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 122 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 291 | Ceramics Studio | 3 |
Description: Introduces hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, as well as glazing and firing processes. Fosters the development of studio practices and encourages critical awareness. Presents historical and contemporary approaches to the medium. May be repeated up to six hours of credit. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ART 296 | Sculpture Studio | 3 |
Description: Introduces sculpture techniques, three-dimensional forms and media. Fosters the development of studio practices and encourages cirtical awareness. Presents historical and contemporary approaches to the medium. May be repeated up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 100 | Introduction to Music Careers | 1 |
Description: Explores issues relating to the successful pursuit of a career in music. Recommended for anyone pursuing a professional music career. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 101 | Fundamentals of Music Theory | 3 |
Description: Provides the background to interpret and understand the language of music through the study of notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, cadences, basic forms and musical terms. Students are prepared for the study of harmony and for practical musical activity. Suitable for pre-teachers and non-music majors. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 102 | Introduction to Electronic/Computer Music | 3 |
Description: Introduces basic concepts of electronic music production utilizing digital audio workstations and 3rd party plugins. Students will learn MIDI sequencing, beat production, synthesis, editing, and mixing to create multi-instrumental electronic music projects. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 111 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
Description: Begins the study of functional tonal harmony to be utilized in composition, songwriting, analysis and musicianship. Topics include pitch identification, triads and seventh chords, inversions, Roman Numeral analysis, chord symbols, note-to-note counterpoint, part writing, and basic chord progressions. Students will demonstrate comprehension through analysis as well as creating rudimentary projects using music notation software and digital audio workstations. Corequisite: MUS 115. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 112 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
Description: Explores concepts of diatonic harmony and the study of Baroque-era counterpoint to be utilized in composition, songwriting, analysis and musicianship. Topics include secondary dominants, secondary leading-tone chords, sequences, tonicization, modulation types, invention and fugue forms. Students will demonstrate comprehension through analysis as well as creating multi-instrumental projects using music notation software and digital audio workstations. Prerequisite: MUS 111 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUS 116. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 115 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
Description: Develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, and sight singing. The following concepts will be covered and explored using the solfeggio system to sing/hear: major and minor tonalities, simple intervals, and diatonic triads of major and minor keys. Melodic dictation examples will include melodies in both major and minor keys; harmonic dictation will be introduced using 2-voice examples. Corequisite: MUS 111. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 116 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
Description: Develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, and sight singing. The following concepts will be covered and explored using the solfeggio system to sing/hear: major and minor tonalities, simple intervals, diatonic triads of major and minor keys, diatonic seventh chords of major and minor keys. Dictation will introduce tonicization of the dominant key and modulation to relative keys. Corequisite: MUS 112. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 130 | Choir | 1 |
Description: Provides mixed voice choral experience for singers of average or above average ability. Stresses fundamentals of good choral diction and tone through choral works of various styles and types. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 140 | Band | 1 |
Description: Provides students proficient in playing band instruments the opportunity to perform music of various styles and types. Stresses sight reading and musicianship. Develops skills, musical understanding and enjoyment. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 145 | Ensembles | 1 |
Description: Provides students with proficiency on an instrument or in voice the opportunity to perform in various vocal and instrumental chamber music ensembles. Stresses sight reading and musicianship. Develops skills, musical understanding and enjoyment. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 150 | Orchestra | 1 |
Description: Provides students proficient in playing orchestral instruments the opportunity to perform music of various styles and types. Stresses sight reading and musicianship. Develops skills, musical understanding and enjoyment. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 165 | Class Piano I | 2 |
Description: Develops introductory level digital keyboard skills for students, including music majors whose principal instrument is not the piano. Includes study of music notation, development of basic keyboard playing technique, introduction to sight reading, harmonization, transposition and improvisation. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 166 | Class Piano II | 2 |
Description: Develops additional skills from MUS 165 using digital keyboards. Content includes increased focus on playing technique, music reading, simply accompanying and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 165 with a grade of C or better or proficiency examination. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 167 | Class Guitar | 2 |
Description: Develops introductory levels of guitar playing. Includes basics of proper positioning, finger and plectrum playing techniques, reading music notation including chord graphs and charts, introductory-level improvisation and learning appropriate level repertoire. Prepares students for continued private studio study in MUS 199. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 169 | Class Voice | 2 |
Description: Develops beginning levels of the singing voice. Content includes basics of body position, breathing technique, development of tone quality, accurate intonation, reading music and learning appropriate level repertoire. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 180 | Flute and Piccolo | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 181 | Oboe and English Horn | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 182 | Clarinet | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 183 | Bassoon and Contra Bassoon | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 184 | Saxophone | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 185 | French Horn | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 186 | Trumpet | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 187 | Trombone | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 188 | Baritone | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 189 | Tuba | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 190 | Drum Set | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 191 | Violin | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 192 | Viola | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 193 | Cello | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 194 | String Bass | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 195 | Harp | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 196 | Piano | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 198 | Voice | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 199 | Guitar | 1 |
Description: Provides individual study for students desiring to improve their music performing skills. One half-hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of four elective credit hours. Does not meet the requirements of the Associate of Fine Arts degree or pursuit of a major or minor in music at the baccalaureate level. Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 211 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
Description: Explores concepts of chromatic harmony with an in-depth look into Binary, Ternary and Sonata forms to be utilized in composition, songwriting, analysis and musicianship. Topics include modal mixture, Neapolitan sixth and Augmented-sixth chords, modulation to remote keys and Sonata form. Students will demonstrate comprehension through analysis as well as creating multi-instrumental projects using music notation software, digital audio workstations, and various 3rd party plugins. Prerequisite: MUS 112 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUS 215. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 212 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
Description: Begins the study of 20th Century and Modern musical concepts to be utilized in composition, songwriting, analysis and musicianship. Topics include Extended Tonality, Set Theory, Serialism, Indeterminacy, Minimalism, and Spectralism. Students will demonstrate comprehension through analysis as well as creating multi-instrumental projects using music notation software, digital audio workstations, and various 3rd party plugins. Prerequisite: MUS 211 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUS 216. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 215 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
Description: Develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing. The following concepts will be covered and explored using the solfeggio system to sing/hear: major and minor tonalities, simple and compound intervals, diatonic triads of major and minor keys, diatonic seventh chords of major and minor keys, and modes. Dictation will introduce tonicization and modulation to any closely related key, and modes. Corequisite: MUS 211. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 216 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
Description: Develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing. The following concepts will be covered and explored using the solfeggio system to sing/hear: pentatonic, octatonic, whole-tone, and chromatic scales as well as modal mixture. Dictation will introduce modal mixture, Neapolitan sixth and Augmented-sixth chords, and post-tonal examples. Corequisite: MUS 212. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 265 | Class Piano III | 2 |
Description: Continues development of skills learned in MUS 166. Third of four courses using digital keyboards. Content includes greater emphasis on harmonization, improvisation, sight reading, score reading, musical forms, transposition, modulation and intermediate level repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 166 with a grade of C or better or proficiency examination. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 266 | Class Piano IV | 2 |
Description: Continues development of skills learned in MUS 265. Fourth of four courses using digital keyboards. Content includes more advanced work on technical development, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, modulation, transposition, score reading, accompanying, aural skills and playing intermediate to advanced level repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 265 with a grade of C or better or proficiency examination. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 279 | Private Lessons in Composition | 2 |
Description: Provides individual instruction for students wishing to improve their composition and songwriting skills. During one-hour weekly lessons, both acoustic and electronic composition may be covered in topics ranging from orchestration, arranging, music application, software, production, film scoring and other formats of composition. Students will create and present a completed work during a final listening critique amongst their peers. This course is repeatable twice for a total of 6 credit hours. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 280 | Flute and Piccolo | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 281 | Oboe and English Horn | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 282 | Clarinet | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 283 | Bassoon and Contra Bassoon | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 284 | Saxophone | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 285 | French Horn | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 286 | Trumpet | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 287 | Trombone | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 288 | Baritone | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 289 | Tuba | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 290 | Drum Set | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 291 | Violin | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 292 | Viola | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 293 | Cello | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 294 | String Bass | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 295 | Harp | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 296 | Piano | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 298 | Voice | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MUS 299 | Guitar | 2 |
Description: Provides individual study at a more advanced level, especially for students pursuing a degree or career in music. One hour lesson per week. May be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful audition or permission of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 12 Contact Hours: 13 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPE 102 | Professional Communication | 3 |
Description: Provides students with advanced practice of oral communication in public speaking and communication theory. Topics included are: an examination of informative, persuasive and special occasion speech preparation and delivery; effective use of visual aids; analysis of communication events and the effects of communication messages. Prerequisite: SPE 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructo Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 107 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
Description: Provides the student an opportunity to select, prepare and perform various types of literature. Emphasizes the use of body and voice in oral reading. IAI TA 916 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 180 | Applied Forensics I | 1 |
Description: Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 181 | Applied Forensics II | 1 |
Description: Continues SPE 180. Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Prerequisite: SPE 180 with a grade of C or better Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 182 | Applied Forensics III | 1 |
Description: Continues SPE 181. Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Prerequisite: SPE 181 with a grade of C or better Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 183 | Applied Forensics IV | 1 |
Description: Continues SPE 182. Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Prerequisite: SPE 182 with a grade of C or better Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 200 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Description: Explores one-to-one, face-to-face communication through experience, theory and skill application. Examines communication in family, work and social contexts. Stresses satisfying individual needs, functioning in appropriate roles, resolving conflicts and communicating effectively. IAI MC 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 205 | Small Group Communication/Team Work | 3 |
Description: Studies the theory and practice of effective small group communication processes. This is a skills-oriented course that engages students in a variety of group discussions and exercises. Provides practical experience in group communication, as well as providing a theoretical base in small group communication. Emphasizes the power of groups as well as the connection between being an effective speaker/listener in small group situations. Includes consideration of leadership, motivation, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict management. IAI MC 902 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 210 | Persuasive Communication and Argumentation | 3 |
Description: Examines principles of reasoning, critical thinking, argumentation, and advocacy and their expression in a variety of media (social, political, print, web, public, visual, debate…). Students will develop an understanding of how arguments function to influence attitudes, values, and behaviors in our public culture with an emphasis on the nature of argument, proofs, evidence, constructing persuasive messages, fallacies of argument, and the use of logical reasoning. IAI MC 905 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 215 | Intercultural Communication+ | 3 |
Description: Examines how culture influences the communication process including values, beliefs, norms, linguistic and nonverbal differences between cultures, cultural bias, ethnocentrism, globalization and cultural adjustment. Reviews major theories of intercultural communication and the practical approaches to communicating more effectively with persons from other cultures. Allows students to consider the role that communication has in creating, maintaining or challenging cultural assumptions, norms, rules and power structures. Explores how diverse underlying cultural orientations and patterns influence communication behaviors within and between cultures. Students will learn to evaluate their own and others' communicative behaviors from a culturally sensitive perspective. IAI MC 904 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THE 190 | Applied Theatre Practicum I | 1 |
Description: Provides practical experience in directing, acting, costuming, scene design, lighting and repertory. (formerly SPE 190) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 191 | Applied Theatre Practicum II | 1 |
Description: Continues THE 190. Provides practical experience in directing, acting, costuming, scene design, lighting and repertory. (formerly SPE 191) Prerequisite: THE 190 with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 192 | Applied Theatre Practicum III | 1 |
Description: Continues THE 191. Provides practical experience in directing, acting, costuming, scene design, lighting and repertory. (formerly SPE 192) Prerequisite: THE 191 with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 193 | Applied Theatre Practicum IV | 1 |
Description: Continues THE 192. Provides practical experience in directing, acting, costuming, scene design, lighting and repertory. (formerly SPE 193) Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 212 | Acting I | 3 |
Description: Methods used in the art of acting; stress on practical acting situations. IAI TA 914 (formerly SPE 212) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| THE 213 | Acting II | 3 |
Description: Continues the development of acting skills introduced in THE 212. Helps the student develop a believable character through play analysis and scene study. Introduces the student to acting styles. (formerly SPE 213) Prerquisite: THE 212 with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 135 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
Description: Surveys the human body, with emphasis on basic physical and chemical concepts, anatomy, physiology and embryology. Designed to meet the needs of students in certain allied health career programs. Knowledge of high school biology assumed. (NOTE: Not science lab credit.) Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 136 | Introduction to Human Disease | 3 |
Description: Surveys the nature of human disease, with emphasis on the functional disturbances within the body systems. Designed to meet the needs of students in certain allied health career programs. Knowledge of high school biology assumed. (NOTE: Not science lab credit.) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 230 | Microbiology | 4 |
Description: Examines characteristics and importance of microorganisms; emphasis on identification, anatomy and physiology, control, relationship to health and disease and economic importance. College chemistry or equivalent is desirable. Strongly recommended preparation: One year of high school biology with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, or BIO 110.(NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 130. Prerequisite: Placement into college-level English without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 260 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
Description: Introduces the anatomy of the human body; the following systems studied either regionally or systemically: integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive. Includes some introductory histology. Specially designed for students in health careers, biology, and physical education. Strongly recommended preparation: One year of high school biology with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, or BIO 110. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 160. IAI BIO920C Prerequisite: Placement into college-level English without support. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 261 | Human Physiology | 4 |
Description: Emphasizes physiological principles at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system level, as they pertain to the human organism. The following systems are studied in detail: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine. In this course, special applications will be made to meet the needs of students in health careers, biology and physical education.(NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 161. IAI BIO920C. Prerequisite: BIO 260 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| BIO 295 | Independent Research in Biology I | 1-3 |
Description: Provides experimental exploration of a scientific research topic under the supervision of a faculty member. This laboratory course is designed to teach the principles and practice of experimental biology in an area of both student interest and faculty expertise. Before registering, students must submit to the Biology Department a contract with the instructor for accomplishing a defined research task. Credit is contingent on the submission of a final report. Prerequisite: BIO 110 with a grade of C or better, prior consultation with instructor, copleted contract, and consent of department chair. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 9 Contact Hours: 9 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 122 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
Description: Continues CHM 121 as the second semester of a general chemistry sequence intended for all students whose major requires a full year of general chemistry, including science majors and pre-professionals. Includes the principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Also introduces topics in organic, nuclear, transition metal, and descriptive chemistry. Laboratory includes experiments related to lecture material. IAI CHM 912 Prerequisite: CHM 121 (General Chemistry I) with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 201 | Basic Organic Chemistry | 4 |
Description: Surveys topics of organic chemistry covering nomenclature, structure, reactions and synthesis of the major classes of organic compounds, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines. The laboratory includes experiments in distillation, crystallization, chromatography, extraction, synthesis and analysis. Prerequisite: CHM 100, CHM 110, or CHM 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 204 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
Description: Applies modern theories of electronic structures to the study of chemical and physical properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Students also study reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry as they apply to the above classes of organic compounds. Laboratory includes syntheses, qualitative organic analyses, IR and visible spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography, HPLC, polarimetry, and refractometry. Intended primarily for science majors and pre-professionals. IAI CHM 913 Prerequisite: CHM 122 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 9 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 205 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Description: Continues CHM 204 with further study of nomenclature, stereochemistry, reactions, and mechanisms of the following functional groups: conjugated dienes, aromatics, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and nitrogen containing compounds. Laboratory includes syntheses, qualitative organic analyses, NMR, IR and UV-Vis spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography, HPLC, polarimetry, and refractometry. Intended primarily for science majors and pre-professionals. IAI CHM 914 Prerequisite: CHM 204 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 9 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 210 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
Description: Introduces theory and applications of sampling and quantitative chemical analysis with a focus on acid-base equilibria, complexation, extraction and chromatography, solubility, precipitation, redox reactions, and activity. Considerable emphasis is placed on extended equilibrium concepts and the fundamentals of spectroscopy. Laboratory experiments are related to lecture topics; they emphasize experimental precision and accuracy and include spreadsheet-based computer calculations. Prerequisite: CHM 122 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 9 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 220 | Biochemistry | 4 |
Description: Introduces the chemical and physical properties of all classes of biological molecules and their assemblies including small molecules, macromolecules and processes found in living organisms. Includes structures of amino acids, nucleotides, lipids and sugars as well as their corresponding macromolecular structures, i.e., proteins, nucleic acids, membranes and polysaccharides as related to their biological functions; kinetics and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions, the central metabolic pathways and the genetic code. Introduces current biochemical techniques and the proper use of laboratory tools and equipment utilized in a biochemistry lab. Prerequisite: CHM 122 with a grade of C or better AND either CHM 201 or CHM 204 with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CHM 295 | Independent Research in Chemistry I | 1-3 |
Description: Provides experimental exploration of an authentic scientific research topic under the supervision of a faculty member. This laboratory course is designed to teach the principles and practice of modern experimental chemistry. Before registering, students must submit to the Chemistry Department a contract with the instructor for accomplishing a defined research task. Credit is contingent on the submission of a final report. Prerequisite: CHM 121 with a grade C or better, prior consultation with instructor, completed contract, and consent of Department Chair. Lecture Hours: N/A Lab Hours: 9 Contact Hours: 9 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 121 | Computer Science I | 4 |
Description: The first in a sequence of courses for majors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering. Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and algorithm development, in addition to an introduction to procedural and data abstraction. Covers: selection, repetition, and sequence control structures; program design, testing, and documentation using good programming style; block-structured high-level programming languages; and arrays, records, and files. IAI CS911 Prerequisite: MTH 070 (Plane Geometry) with a grade of C or better or Geometry Waiver; AND college-level placement in mathematics. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CSC 122 | Computer Science II | 4 |
Description: The second in a sequence of courses for majors in Computer Science. Covers: design and implementation of large-scale problems; abstract data types; data structures (files, sets, lists, stacks, queues, and trees); program verification and complexity; recursion; dynamic concepts (memory, scope, block structures); text processing; and an introduction to searching and sorting algorithms. This course will use the same programming language as CSC 121: Computer Science I (IAI CS911: Computer Science I). IAI CS912 Prerequisite: CSC 121 Computer Science I (IAI CS911 Computer Science I) with grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CSC 211 | Introduction to C Programming and UNIX | 4 |
Description: Develops working knowledge in the use of the computer in the C programming language. Includes problem formulation, data storage and retrieval, algorithms, flowcharts or pseudocode, numerical analysis and structural programming, lexical analysis and string manipulation. Introduces student to a UNIX-like operating system environment. Intended for the computer science or engineering student. Prerequisite: CSC 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CSC 214 | Java Programming | 4 |
Description: Introduces the Java language in a UNIX environment. Includes algorithms, problem formulation, structured programming, variables, data types, input/output repetition, selection, arrays, functions, classes/objects, stacks queues, linked structures, and recursion. Applications emphasize math, science, engineering, and computer science. This course will build on topics covered in CSC 121 (only in a new language). Prerequisite: CSC 121 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CSC 216 | Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
Description: Provides exposure to techniques for storing and manipulating data. Includes discussion of insertion, deletion, and retrieval algorithms for stacks, queues, deques, linked lists, trees, etc. Emphasizes algorithm analysis as it builds on topics from previous course (CSC 122). Emphasizes mathematics, engineering, science, and computer science applications. Designed as the third of a sequence of courses (CSC 121, CSC 122, CSC 216 and CSC 217) for students majoring in computer science. Prerequisite: CSC 122 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CSC 217 | Assembler Programming and Machine Organization | 4 |
Description: Emphasizes machine-level programming, instruction sets, data representation, subroutines, I/O hardware and software, linking and loading related to higher level languages. Designed as the fourth in a sequence of courses (CSC 121, CSC 122, CSC 216 and CSC 217) for students majoring in Computer Science. Prerequisite: CSC 216 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
Description: Introduces engineering techniques, methods and history. Explores career options and requirements for various engineering fields. Covers interrelationships within and between engineering, technology and science to allow differentiation between various career choices. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 105 | Problem-Solving with Matlab and Excel | 1 |
Description: Introduces students to techniques and computer applications for solving problems in engineering and science. Emphasis is on Microsoft Excel and Matlab, software packages required for many junior- and senior-level engineering courses and in professional practice. Topics include problem formulation, data plotting, roots of equations, systems of linear equations, numerical integration, and optimization. laboratory exercises will allow students to apply these computer tools to solve a variety of practical problems in engineering and science. Prerequisite MTH 140 with a grade of C or better, or other math placement options into MTH 200 or higher. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 110 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | 4 |
Description: Provides an integrated introduction to selected fundamental concepts and principles in electrical and computer engineering including circuits, electromagnets, communications, electronics, controls and computing. Laboratory experiments focus on practical applications which will be applied to a design product. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MTH 200 (Calculus I, IAI M1 900-1, IAI MTH 901) or higher with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 120 | Engineering Graphics I (CAD) | 4 |
Description: Introduces engineering graphics and design. Includes drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners and descriptive geometry. Engineering graphics topics include multi-view orthographic representations, principal auxiliary views, section view and production drawings. Laboratory work is supported by three-dimensional CAD utilizing solid modeling techniques. IAI EGR 941 Prerequisite: MTH 070 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better, or other placement/Geometry options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 210 | Analytical Mechanics - Statics | 3 |
Description: Emphasis analysis of force systems using vectors. Topics include particle statics, general principles and force vectors, rigid body equilibrium, moments of inertia, distributed forces and centroids, analysis of structures, virtual work and friction. IAI EGR 942 Prerequisite: MTH 200 and PHY 201 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 211 | Analytical Mechanics - Dynamics | 3 |
Description: Emphasis dynamic analysis of rigid bodies. Topics include particle kinematics (rectilinear and curvilinear), Newton's laws, energy, work and momentum methods, planar dynamics and rigid bodies, rigid body kinematics, impulse and momentum, and vibrations. IAI EGR 943 Prerequisite: EGR 210 and PHY 201 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 212 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
Description: Covers elastic and inelastic relationships involving deformable bodies. Topics include concepts of stress and strain, material properties (elastic and plastic), torsion, shear stresses and deformations, thermal stresses, thin-walled pressure vessels, pure bending, stresses and strains, transverse loading of beams, shear stress and combined loading, transformation of stress and strain (Mohr's Circle), design of beams and shafts for strength, sheer and moments diagrams, deflection of beams, energy methods, and columns. IAI EGR 945 Prerequisite: EGR 210 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 240 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
Description: Introduces classical thermodynamics. Topics include basic concepts and definitions, the zeroth law of thermodynamics, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal and real gas behaviors, control-volume energy analysis, entropy, non-reactive ideal gas mixtures and psychrometrics and cycles. Prerequisite: MTH 202 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 265 | Circuit Analysis | 4 |
Description: Introduces analysis of electric circuits, electrical components, and networks. Topics include concepts of electricity and magnetism, circuit variables (units, voltage, inductance, power and energy), circuit elements (R, L, C and operational amplifiers), simple resistive circuits, circuit analysis (node-voltage, mesh-current, equivalents and superposition), transient analysis, and sinusoidal steady state (analysis and power). Introduces standard electrical instruments and measurement techniques. Covers circuit response, elementary filter response and resonance measurements. Includes basic measurements of transistors and operational amplifiers. IAI EGR 931L Prerequisite: MTH 202 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry III) and PHY 202 (General Physics II) with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EGR 295 | Independent Study in Engineering | 1-4 |
Description: Provides a project-based learning experience under the supervision of a faculty member. Designed to permit the student to pursue a course of study not typically available under traditional course structure. The student will contract with the appropriate faculty member for the objectives to be accomplished in the course. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: EGR 100 with a grade of C or better and consent of the instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
Description: Emphasizes algebraic and graphical approaches to college algebra. Topics include but are not limited to: polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; mathematical modeling. NOTE: This course does not fulfill the math requirement for the AA or AS degrees. MTH 070 (Plane Geometry) with a grade of C or better or Geometry Waiver AND placement into college level mathematics. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 130 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I | 4 |
Description: Focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem solving and is designed to meet the requirements of the state certification of elementary teachers when taken in conjunction with MTH 131. The course examines the underlying conceptual framework for the topics of sets, functions, whole numbers, number theory, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and the real number system. Students are expected to be active participants in the learning process. They will apply mathematical reasoning in a variety of problem solving situations using estimation, models, tables, graphs and symbolic representations. The use of appropriate techniques and tools, such as calculators and computers, are a focus of investigations and discussion throughout the course. A weekly lab component is required. Prerequisite: MTH 070 (Plane Geometry) and MTH 080 (Intermediate Algebra) with grades of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 140 | Precalculus | 5 |
Description: Builds on MTH 103 (College Algebra) to provide the foundation for calculus and analytic geometry. Topics include but are not limited to radical and rational equations; equations quadratic in form; polynomial and rational functions; polynomial and rational inequalities; sequences and series; mathematical induction; the binomial theorem; trigonometric functions; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometric functions; polar coordinates and vectors; and the complex plane. Prerequisite: MTH 103 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 203 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Description: Introduces matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations. Serves as a first exposure to abstract mathematical structures. Includes matrices and their operations, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, Euclidean and general vector spaces, bases and dimension, linear transformations and their associated subspaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors. Discusses applications to mathematics, computer graphics, and physical sciences. IAI MTH 911 Prerequisite: MTH 201 Calculus II (IAI M1 900-2, MTH 902) with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Description: Continues MTH 201. Emphasizes solutions of first order differential equations, linear differential equations, special second order equations and series solutions. Studies selections from these topics: LaPlace transforms, Fourier series, numerical methods and applications of matrix algebra. IAI MTH 912 Prerequisite: MTH 201 (Calculus II, IAI MI 900-2, IAI MTH 902) with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
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|---|---|---|
| PHY 122 | Introductory Physics II | 5 |
Description: Continues PHY 121. Topics in electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 121 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 202 | General Physics II-Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
Description: Introduces electricity and magnetism using calculus. Topics include charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; DC and AC circuits; magnetic fields; laws of Gauss, Ampere and Faraday; Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves; geometric optics, lenses and mirrors, interference and diffraction, and polarization. For students in chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. IAI PHY 912 Prerequisite: MTH 201 and PHY 201 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 203 | General Physics III-Thermal and Quantum Physics | 5 |
Description: Introduces thermodynamics and quantum physics. Topics include temperature and heat, ideal gas law, first and second law of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gasses, entropy, relativity, quantization, the atom, solid state physics and conduction, nuclear and elementary particle physics. For students in chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. IAI PHY 915A Prerequisite: MTH 201 and PHY 201 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
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| ANT 215 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
Description: Studies the field dealing with human skeletal remains resulting from unexplained deaths. Both osteology (bones) and odontology (teeth) will be investigated. Students will learn the techniques involved including: basic human skeletal analysis, preliminary examination methods, burial aspects, distinguishing human from animal remains, identifying the sex of an individual, estimating the age of death, calculating stature, trauma analysis of different types (e.g., blunt, sharp, projectile), as well as various related topics. (NOTE: Although skeletal lab materials will be provided, no soft tissue will be examined.) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ANT 220 | Topics in Anthropology | 1-6 |
Description: Studies selected problems or topics in social science. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated two times to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
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| CAP 201 | Social Transformation Capstone | 1-3 |
Description: Focuses on developing project design and management skills for the purposes of analyzing global movements and/or addressing social justice problems and solutions. Special emphasis will be given to interdisciplinary questions, methods, and applications related to information literacy, intercultural communication and collaboration, critical thinking, and civic engagement. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal, professional and academic journeys with the goal of applying acquired knowledge toward fostering justice-oriented social transformation. May be repeated up to a maximum of three credit hours. Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 6 credit hours in their desired distinction(s) (meaning, 6 credit hours in World Cultures and Diversity courses if pursing the Global Scholars Distinction, or 6 credit hours in Social Justice Studies courses if pursuing the SJS distinction). Student must also be enrolled in at least their 9th credit hour. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
Description: Provides an overview of early childhood care and education, including the basic values, structure, organization and programming. Examination of the student's personal qualities in relationship to expectations of the field. Directed observation in a variety of programs and settings. Six (6) hours of observation required. (NOTE: The program's health requirements must be completed prior to observation.) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECE 102 | Child Development | 3 |
Description: Provides a study of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes research methods and developmental theories. Addresses all major areas of development (physical, social, emotional and cognitive, language and aesthetic) and the interaction among these areas. Also examines current research and major developmental theoretical points of view, including those of Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner, Gardner and others. Explores child development in the context of gender, family, culture, socio-economics, race, ethnicity, religion and society. Emphasis is on the implication of early childhood professional practice. IAI ECE 912 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECE 250 | Health, Nutrition and Safety | 3 |
Description: Focuses on personal health of the individual, including nutrition and health and safety issues, with emphasis on meeting health needs for children in group settings. A healthy lifestyle, preventive health and community health are examined. One (1) hour of observation is required. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECE 252 | Child-Family-Community | 3 |
Description: Concentrates on teacher's role in working with children within the context of family and community. Stresses effective communication, diversity, professionalism and social policy. Includes an in-depth study of community resources. Two (2) hours of observation are required. IAI ECE 915 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ECE 291 | Early Childhood Practicum I | 3 |
Description: Emphasizes the practical application of principles and theories in early childhood education within a supervised setting, while working with young children. The student will be supervised by a qualified professional for 60 documented hours at an approved site and attend weekly seminars. (NOTE: The program's health requirements, background check and CPR Basic Rescuer certification must be completed prior to placement in practicum.) Prerequisite: ECE 101, ECE 102, ECE 115, ECE 209, ECE 226 and ENG 101 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 11 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 115 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
Description: Introduces the concepts of personal financial planning within the current economic environment. Emphasizes topics such as basic macroeconomic theory, obtaining credit, purchasing insurance, investment alternatives, basic real estate finance and tax planning. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. Includes organizational structure and school governance. There is a mandatory 15 hour clinical component in this course, therefore, the student must pass a criminal background check for successful completion of this course Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 202 | Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience | 1 |
Description: Provides an in-depth study of classroom practices in the subject and age category that each student is training to teach. Students will complete the clinical component of this course by observing classrooms in their area of interest and will attend a seminar once weekly to discuss their experience, therefore, the student must pass a criminal background check for successful completion of this course. Lecture Hours: N/A Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
Description: Examines psychological principles underlying educational practice. Theories concerning cognitive and psychological development, human learning, and motivation are studied with emphasis on application for instruction, including assessment. Emphasis will also be placed on learner-centered instruction and diversity. There is a clinical component in this course, therefore, the student must pass a criminal background check for successful completion of this course. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 219 | Students with Disabilities in School | 3 |
Description: Presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education as well as an overview of the diverse characteristics of individuals with exceptional cognitive, physical, social and emotonal needs, including, but not limited to, children identified as learning disabled. Covers identification, intervention strategies, cross-categorical methods of instruction and programs to meet their needs, including, but not limited to, assistive technologies, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), behavioral interventions, and Universal Design. Studies applicable state and federal laws and requirements, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individual Education Plan (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI) and inclusive programming. This course addresses the coursework identified in the Illinoios Administrative Code 25, Section 25:25 for professional educator licensure. There is a mandatory 15 hour clinical component in this course; therefore, the student must pass a criminal background check for successful completion of this course. IAI ECE 913 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 220 | Diversity in Schools and Society+ | 3 |
Description: Provides an introduction to diversity issues in schools and society today. Examines how schooling is shaped by the social contexts in which it occurs, particulary in multicultural and global contexts. Includes examination of both social and global perspectives. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 230 | Introduction to Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School Teaching | 3 |
Description: Examines the foundations of effective practices in supporting student progress toward both fluent and strategic reading and writing. Provides an introduction to the theory and practices of language arts education for students who are interested in becoming teachers. Focuses on construction of meaning from print, the relationship between reading and writing, and the principles of classroom assessment. Provides an introduction to the Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 250 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
Description: Introduces educators to the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology standards. The course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on technology activities. Prerequisite: Keyboarding, basic skill word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| EDU 290 | Topics in Education | 0.5-3 |
Description: Studies selected problems or topics in education. The exact content and instructional method will vary from semester to semester. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course maybe repeated to a maximum of three credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 101 | Geospatial Data Acquisition and Management | 3 |
| GIS 102 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GIS 103 | Applied Geospatial Technology | 3 |
| GIS 200 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 |
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HST 151 | History of England: Norman Conquest to 1600 | 3 |
Description: Conquest to 1600 (3-0) 3 hrs. Surveys the social, cultural, economic, political and religious history of England from the Norman Conquest through the age of Elizabeth I. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 152 | History of England: 1600 to Present | 3 |
Description: Surveys the social, cultural, imperial, economic and political history of England from the Stuart Dynasty through the present era. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 153 | British Culture and Society | 3 |
Description: Surveys the culture and society of England from the Norman Conquest to the present. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 202 | Topics in History | 1-3 |
Description: Examines selected eras or topics in the various fields of history. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus and/or course outline containing additional information will be available with other pre-registration materials each time the course is offered. Experience or interest in history is recommended, but not required. This course may be taken from one to three credit hours, to a maximum of nine credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 210 | Women: The American Experience+ | 3 |
Description: Studies history of the status, roles and contributions of women in America, and a survey of the attitudes and movements that have affected the lives of women in America. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 212 | Recent American History, 1945-Present | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the critical period, 1945 to the present in American history. Incorporates politics and culture of the Cold War, the revival of liberalism, the Civil Rights movement, the rise of the New Left in the 60s, the Vietnam War, the counterculture, Watergate, the personalization of political activism in the 70s, the women's movement, the resurgence of conservatism, the Reagan presidency, the Bush era, the Clinton years, return of the Republicans, 9/11 war in the Middle East, the economic downturn, Obama 2008 and the 2012 election. Emphasizes social history and cultural trends as well as political and economic history. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 214 | African-American History+ | 3 |
Description: Studies African-Americans from African slave trade through slavery, reconstruction, years of neglect and civil rights revolution in the United States and their contributions to American culture. IAI S2 923D Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 219 | Illinois and Local History | 3 |
Description: Focuses upon Illinois from its prehistory to the present with special attention to the local setting. Explores the impact of the state's geography upon its history and investigates the contributions of different group--African, American, European, Native American, male and female--in the economic, social, political and literary development of Illinois. Considers the ways in which the history of this state illustrates, amplifies and explains the larger history of the United States. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 261 | American Civil War 1848-1865 | 3 |
Description: Focuses on the causes, events and immediate outcomes of the American Civil War during the period 1848-1865. Political, military and social history is presented so that students receive a comprehensive understanding of this seminal event in American history. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 270 | History of Rome | 3 |
Description: Surveys Roman history from the time of the Roman monarchy through the reign of Constantine. Emphasizes the origins and history of the great Roman Legions. Includes references to works of Latin literature including Tacitus, Suetonius, Sallust, Catullus, Ovid, Virgil and Horace. Covers Roman pre-history, the Roman Republic, the end of the Republic, and the early and late Roman Empire. Discusses prominent Roman citizens such as Marcus, Sulla, Pompey, Gracchi, Caesar and Augustus. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 281 | World War I | 3 |
Description: Examines the causes, impact, outcomes and legacy of the Great War, the first modern war since the Industrial Revolution. Emphasizes current and past interpretations of the conflict. Highlights the experiences of the people, societies, and countries/nation-states that participated in this first "total" war. Considers how this conflict changed the twentieth century. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HST 282 | World War II | 3 |
Description: Surveys the history of World War II, the most destructive conflict of the twentieth century. Covers major military operations (strategy and tactics) with an emphasis on diplomacy, doctrine and conflicts over resources. Examines the origins of the war in Europe and the Pacific and details the time period 1919-1939, Pearl Harbor, the homefront, American participation in Europe and the Pacific, new technologies, the Holocaust, the atomic bomb, the end of the war, and the outcomes and impact of the war on the U.S. and the world beyond 1945. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Description: Studies the history, role, development, and constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety. Review of agencies and functions involved in processes of administration of criminal justice. IAI CRJ 901 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LEJ 104 | Corrections | 3 |
Description: Provides the student with an integrated knowledge about the system through which the criminal offender is processed. Emphasis will be placed upon the philosophical bases of punishment and treatment techniques in institutional community-based programs plus parole programs. IAI CRJ 911 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LEJ 201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
Description: Examines local, state and federal criminal law. Topics include a definition of the crimes, their elements, and attendant circumstances and related defenses. Prerequisite: LEJ 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LEJ 202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
Description: Examines and analyzes federal and state law relating to arrest, search and seizure, First Amendment activities, interrogation, civil liability of police, and trial procedures. Prerequisite: LEJ 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LEJ 205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
Description: Examines organization, jurisdiction and functions of juvenile agencies. Juvenile court movement, juvenile detention, processing and treatment. Statutes and court procedures for juveniles. Problems of juvenile delinquency, theories of causation and prevention programs. Police responsibilities and contacts, current community, state and federal prevention programs. IAI CRJ 914 Prerequisite: LEJ 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| LEJ 210 | Criminology | 3 |
Description: Examines the nature and extent of crime in American society, theories of crime causation and control of criminal behavior. IAI CRJ 912 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 210 | Topics in Political Science | 1-6 |
Description: Studies selected problems or topics in political science. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be taken from one to six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSC 260 | Middle Eastern Politics+ | 3 |
Description: Examines political, social, economic, military, religious and terrorist forces in the Middle East. Investigates the politics of specific countries in the area. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 |
Description: Investigates the basics of scientific inquiry, corresponding methods and the various statistical and mathematical analyses used by psychologists. Explores ethical issues, data collection procedures, empirically-based literature as well as observational, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental methods and introduces Structural Equation Modeling. Introduces SPSS and delineates the differences between basic and applied research. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 220 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
Description: Investigates the biological, psychological and clinical approaches to understanding the nervous system as the basis of behavior. Explores perception, memory, motivation, learning and emotion from a biological perspective. Emphasizes the theories, principles and empirically derived findings of Biological Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 225 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
Description: Investigates the determining factors and dynamics of human personality including major historical and contemporary perspectives of personality. Emphasizes the theories, principles and empirically derived findings of personality. Evaluates assessment measures, their construction and appropriate use. Explores cultural and/or international contexts of personality. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 230 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Description: Investigates the classification, diagnosis, assessment, etiology and treatment of the mental disorders. Evaluates the theories, principles and empirically derived findings concerning the biological, psychological, social and cultural influences of abnormal behaviors. Introduces the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and its coding criteria, as well as the World Health Organization's statistical classifications (ICD). Explores the principles and practices of clinical psychologists and clinical researchers. IAI PSY 905 Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 245 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Description: Investigates organizational behavior. Explores theories, principles, applications and empirically derived findings of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Emphasizes classic and contemporary leadership and motivation theories. Discusses structure and management practices; individual and work group behavior; employee culture and employer culture; and organizational conflict and resolution. Addresses international perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 251 | African American Psychology+ | 3 |
Description: Explores African American psychology and introduces the integration of both African and American influences on the origins of African American psychology. Investigates the theories and principles from African American researchers and African American psychologists. Discusses lifespan development, life-events, health, mortality, education, work, career, religion, neighborhoods, communities, psychopathologies, and social interactions. Recognizes the contributions of African American Psychology to general psychology. Recommended prerequisite: PSY 101 is preferred but not required. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 220 | Topics in Social Science | 1-6 |
Description: Studies selected problems or topics in social science. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be taken from one to six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIV 101 | Exploring Diversity in the U.S.+ | 3 |
Description: Focuses on culture and other diversity issues and topics utilizing an interactive personal development format. Students will discuss dimensions of their own culture and cultures of others within the United States. They will have the opportunity to examine discrimination and prejudice between groups and analyze the impact of these power differences on peoples' lives. The experiential nature of this course will give students the opportunity to develop skills necessary to interact effectively in a diverse society. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1-3 |
Description: Please note: FYS sections are specific to a student's Area of Interest (AoI); please make sure that you are registering for the correct one. Thank you! Focuses on developing critical thinking and information literacy skills to make better-informed decisions regarding college and career planning. Special emphasis is given to the questions, methods, and career and college options relating to an area of academic or thematic interest. Additional information about material to be covered will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HED 200 | Health+ | 3 |
Description: Provides an in-depth look at the physical, psychological, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental factors which contribute to the overall quality of a person's life. An investigation of how our lifestyle compares with other people in the world and the role and impact of the World Health Organization is emphasized. Mental health, nutrition, fitness, communicable and non-communicable diseases, killer diseases, drugs, human sexuality, family living (marriage, divorce, parenting), middle and old age issues, and death and dying are some of the topics covered. Physical and psychological assessments are included in this class. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HED 201 | Drugs in Our Culture | 3 |
Description: Presents materials that examine the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of drug use and abuse. Provides a potpourri of the facts, attitudes and opinions necessary to understand what drugs do, how they do it, who uses them and why. Discusses treatment modalities as well as legal and ethical issues in drug abuse. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HED 204 | Women's Health+ | 3 |
Description: Focuses on health issues as they pertain to women and the barriers unique to women in gaining a higher status. Includes physical, mental and spiritual aspects of health; women's anatomy and physiology; pregnancy, childbirth and infertility; violence against women; body image and eating disorders; and societal, historical and poliitcal influences of the global woman. Discusses the detection, treatment and illnesses in women. (formerly PED 271) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HED 206 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
Description: Focuses on the functions of community health organizations and the way they relate to individual health needs. Helps students to analyze and evaluate health promotion practices at the community level. Examines the historical and contemporary public health stories to begin to understand the contexts, systems, professions, tools and skills associated with the public health enterprise. Students will learn basic public health principles and will recognize an array of factors that shape both the health of individuals and populations. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| HED 250 | Topics in Health Education | 1-3 |
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to examine different topics that fall under the health education field. Content will change from semester to semester. A course outline will be available for the topic prior to registration. This course may be taken twice up to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 213 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 2 |
Description: Introduces the legal and ethical issues that pertain to various health care delivery settings. Discusses how these issues impact the health care practitioner in a diverse culture. Practices and standards are discussed as they relate to professional behavior and ethical decision-making. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 200 | Introduction to the Field of Kinesiology | 3 |
Description: Provides a fundamental introduction to the academic content areas that make up the discipline of kinesiology including: anatomy and physiology, exercise science, biomechanics, motor control and learning, psychology and sociology. Introduces the professional field of kinesiology and looks at career paths within the major such as rehabilitation, sports management, personal training, and physical education. This course asseses students' personal traits and professional skillsets, with emphasis on development for increased candidacy in academic and/or professional pursuits related to the field of kinesiology. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 201 | Instructional Strategies for Physical Education | 3 |
Description: Provides instruction on the growth and development of K-12 children and the planning and organization of elementary physical education programs. (formerly PED 211) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 202 | Standard First Aid and CPR | 3 |
Description: Provides a comprehensive first aid course which is taught under the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). Includes the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) component which covers adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Prepares students to respond to emergency situations with confidence in ther ability to perform the necessary skills. Two certificates are issued--Basic Life Support (BLS) and Heartsaver First Aid--after successful completion of the skills and written tests. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 203 | Wellness for Life | 3 |
Description: Provides students with the knowledge of how to become fit and well, and the information and tools which will assist teem in formulating a personal fitness/wellness program. The course will cover physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, addictive behaviors, diseases which are lifestyle related, and stress management. Students are actively involved in their learning process through the use of computers and lab sessions and will be required to attend weekly workout sessions in the fitness center. This class is designed for students who are able to safely participate in cardiorespiratory and resistance activities and may include the use of equipment. This class is not designed for students who may have known heart, pulmonary, metabolic, physiologoical diseases and/or orthopedic challenges. By registering for this class, you assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss which may be sustained and are responsible for any associated medical costs or individual damages. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 214 | Exercise Technique and Instruction | 2 |
Description: Provides practical instruction for the safe and effective execution of resistance exercise for all of the major joints of the body. Introduces students to basic strength training techniques and principles with functional anatomy. Exposes students to a variety of forms of resistance training. Emphasizes coaching and instruction of exercise with correction of errors and progression strategies. Recommended: KIN 111 (Basic Weight Training) or equivalent experience. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 217 | Fundamental Sport Skills | 3 |
Description: Places an emphasis on movement skill and knowledge for teaching physical education and is aligned with the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education. Students will develop common and specialized knowledge related to the skills needed for teaching sports. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 220 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
Description: Provides students with the knowledge of the critical components involved in the profession of coaching. Helps students develop their coaching philosophy, learn methods of motivating athletes, learn to teach sort techniques and tactics, develop training/fitness conditioning programs, plan season workouts, understand team management, and understand coaching ethics, law and liability. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to take the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Principles Certification exam. Note: Passing the certification exam is part of the rquirements for obtaining the Bronze Level ASEP Coaching Certification. (formerly PED 218) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 221 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
Description: Provides students wtih the basic principles in the prevention and care of injuries related to sport activities. This course teaches students who plan to coach how to make the correct decision during athletic play and provides them with the latest first aid protocols. The course meets the requirements for the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Sport First Aid course. Students have the opportunity to take the ASEP test upon successful completion of the course. The course includes sports first aid, tapin and padding techniques, the fitting of protective equipment and the role of coaches, parents, administrators, health care workers, fitness specialists and athletes in injury prevention and care. An introduction of the athletic training profession will also be covered. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 222 | Sports Officiating | 2 |
Description: Provides comprehensive instruction on rules and officiating techniques in interscholastic sports. Students will also have the necessary preparation for the Illinois High School Athletic Association certification exam as well as other certifying agencies. Officiating opportunities are provided in college intramurals and intercollegiate athletic programs. Some sports covered--but not limited to--include basketball, baseball and volleyball. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 223 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
Description: Provides an overview of sport and exercise psychology by focusing on human behavior in certain types of situations in sport and exercise settings. Examines what motivates people, how they regulate their thoughts, feelings and emotions and how their behaviors can become more effective. Also teaches students how to apply these psychological concepts. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 224 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a global and issue-oriented approach to the study of how sport has evolved and influenced us in our society. Students will examine topics which include—but are not limited to—the effects of sport involvement on socialization; sports and children; violence in sports; gender and sports; race religión and ethnicity and sports; and sport and the media. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 225 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
Description: Provides in-depth study of the physiological principles behind sports nutrition as it relates to the influence of nutrition on exercise performance, exercise training and recovery. (Same course as DIT 225; credit will be given for one, not both) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 230 | Exercise Science | 3 |
Description: Provides an understanding of the physiological response and adaptation to exercise and other environmental stresses. Topics related to neuromuscular adaptation, metabolism, cardiorespiratory physiology and hormonal responses will be examined. In addition, te physiological effects of age, gender, body composition, and the environment on human performance will be discussed. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 231 | Fitness Assessment and Programming | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a study of the basic scientific components of fitness. Includes the measurement of different indices of physical fitness common to corporate, clincial and lab settings. Addresses principles of exercise programming. Test results are used in developing individualized exercise prescriptions to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition and flexibility. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in KIN 230 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 234 | Personal Training Practicum | 3 |
Description: Provides students experience with practical applicaton of knowledge and hands-on skills in working with a diverse clientele. Students will conduct fitness assessments, design exercise programs, instruct clients in safe and effective program implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness of exercise regimens specific to client needs in a supervised fitness setting. The course includes a campus-based lecture series that provides review and supplemental knowledge of the personal training profession, with an emphasis on national certification exam preparation. Valid Heartsaver FIrst Aid CPR AED certification through the American Heart Association is required to participate in this course. Prerequisite: KIN 214 and KIN 231 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 236 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
Description: Examines the structural and functional components of the human musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal and abnormal movement. Addresses joint structure and function, forces that effect motion and the resultant kinematics. Emphasis is on musculoskeletal anatomy. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php Also BIO 135, BIO 260 or equivalent is recommended. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| KIN 250 | Topics in Kinesiology | 1-3 |
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to examine different topics that fall under the kinesiology field. Content will change from semester to semester. A course outline will be available for the topic prior to registration. May be taken twice for up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 100 | Introduction to the Nutrition Profession | 1 |
Description: Introduces the field of nutrition and dietetics including history of the profession, educational pathways, career options, code of ethics, professional development and scope of practice. This course includes guest speakers, hands-on activities and assignments. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 1 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 101 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
Description: Introduces the science of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease. Nutrients found in foods, their digestion, absorption and metabolism by the body; cultural, socioeconomic and psychological influences on food selection; and application of these concepts to promote good nutritional health and prevent disease will be covered. (formerly DIT 101) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 110 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
Description: Introduces the scientific principles of food preparation. Emphasis is place on food selection and basic food preparation practices. Laboratory experience includes application of these principles, sensory evaluation and recipe modification. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 200 | Nutrition through the Lifecycle | 3 |
Description: Focuses on nutrition principles and nutrient needs required for individuals throughout the human lifespan. Uses case studies to reinforce topics. Prerequisite: NTR 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 205 | World Cultures and Food+ | 3 |
Description: Examines the uniqueness of food patterns from around the world as shaped by geographic, historical, socioeconomic and religious factors. Explores how food can be a bridge to understanding multiculturalism through the preparation of traditional recipes in the laboratory setting. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 210 | Food Science | 3 |
Description: Introduces the scientific principles of food preparation including chemical, physical and functional properties of food as well and applications to the field of nutrition and dietetics. Lab experiences include applications of these principles. Prerequisite: CHM 110 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent chemistry course with coordinator. approval. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 225 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
Description: Provides in-depth study of the physiological principles behind sports nutrition as it relates to the influence of nutrition on exercise performance, exercise training and recovery. (Also listed as KIN 225. Credit will be given for either NTR 225 or KIN 225, but not both.) (formerly DIT 225) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| NTR 295 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
Description: Introduces principles of community nutrition including public health, legislation and policy, health care systems, program development and marketing, delivering nutrition programs, planning nutrition interventions, nutrition education and gaining cultural competence. Prerequisite: NTR 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
Meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 106 | Practical Psychology | 1-3 |
Description: Presents a practical application of the psychological principles that lead to efficiency of learning, adjustment, motivation, communication and attitudes in everyday life and classroom situations. This course does not meet Social Science requirements; it is a Group 6 elective. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 107 | Humanistic Psychology:Personal Growth | 3 |
Description: Focuses on each individual's potential and emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-actualization. Major theories of humanistic psychology, change and psychosocial adjustment are presented. Aspects of behavior, life experience and personality that affect your overall sense of well-being and happiness will be examined. Students will explore how meaning and purpose contribute to a personally fulfilling life. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PSY 108 | Topics in Psychology | 2-3 |
Description: Provides specific topic seminars which allow each student the opportunity to examine current issues, such as career development, developing self-esteem, happiness, or personal development. The focus is on the analysis and organization of experiences for personal and positive growth. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated twice to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
Description: Presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements primarily for users external to a business. Emphasizes the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. Topics include basic accounting concepts, financial statements, accrual and cash basis, the accounting cycle, monetary assets, inventories, fixed assets, current and long-term liabilities and owner's equity. The course assumes a corporate form of organization. Note: High school algebra is recommended. IAI BUS 903 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 102 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Description: Presents accounting as a system of producing information for internal management use in a business. Emphasis is on the identification, accumulation and interpretation of information for planning, controlling and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Topics include: theory and application of product costing, operational control, cost allocation, performance evaluation for manufacturing and service organizations, standard costing, job order and process costing, budgeting, JIT inventory control, decentralized operations, differential analysis, capital investment analysis and financial statement analysis. IAI BUS 904 Prerequisite: ACC 101 (Introduction to Financial Accounting IAI 903) with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
Description: Presents accounting and reporting process, accounting theory, inventories, tangibles and intangible fixed assets. This is a problem solving course that continues accounting principles begun in ACC 101 and ACC 102. Prerequisite: ACC 102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
Description: Presents course materials in the following sequences: Accounting for corporations, including capital stock, retained earnings, bonds payable, income statement and balance sheet analysis, pensions and leases, fund flow analysis, consignments and installment sales. Prerequisite: ACC 201 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 203 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
Description: Includes an examination of the nature of costs and the use of relevant accounting data for purposes of improved decision making. Topics covered are product costs (process, job order and standard), overhead variance, by-product costs, joint-product cost and direct and variable costing. Prerequisite: ACC 102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 211 | Business Law I | 3 |
Description: Presents the history of the source of law, civil and criminal wrongs, law of contracts, agency, employment, property and related topics. Problems and case materials are used. (NOTE: Transfer students should check with the school they will be transferring to regarding the transferability of this course.) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ACC 213 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
Description: Introduces the student to the nature, function and application of law in the commercial context. Emphasizes the regulation of business by statutes, administrative regulations and court decisions. IAI BUS 913 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 105 | Presentation and Communication Tools | 3 |
Description: Introduces various communication and presentation tools commonly used throughout the field of architecture. Covers the fundamentals of industry-wide CAD software; computer presentation techniques using various software titles; and three-dimensional building models, materials and techniques. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 106 | Introduction to Architecture | 3 |
Description: Introduces the profession of architecture as well as the technical procedures for creating typical drawing types. Covers the role of the architect and other professionals within the AEC industry as well as architectural education. Manual drafting techniques are used to create standard drawings including plans, sections, elevations and perspectives. Design development-level drawings are based on framed residential and light commercial building types. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 110 | Architectural Design Principles | 4 |
Description: Develops methods and strategies to apply design principles to fundamental architectural problems. Employment of 2- and 3-dimensional exercises to explore concepts of mass, space and structure as well as principles such as proportion, rhythm, scale, symmetry and procession. Exercises will be designed to promote an understanding of the process of concept formation and application. Prerequisite: ARC 106 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 8 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 113 | Building Materials I | 4 |
Description: Introduces masonry, wood and non-fireproofed steel construction for one- and two-story buildings. Manual drafting techniques are used to create concrete foundation and footing details, wall and building sections as well as construction details. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 125 | Chicago's Architectural History | 3 |
Description: Introduces an historical survey of culture and technology impact on Chicago’s architecture. Emphasizes ideas and trends in modern building originating with the balloon frame and continuing through to the skyscraper. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 201 | Architectural Design Studio I | 4 |
Description: Applies and advances design principles and processes gained in ARC 110. Studio projects representing practical architectural problems are assigned. These incorporate multiple issues and principles as well as site, user and context parameters. Project solutions will be documented with accurate drawings and possibly models. Prerequisite: ARC 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 8 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 202 | Architectural Design Studio II | 4 |
Description: Applies and advances design principles and processes gained in ARC 201. Studio projects representing advanced architectural problems are assigned. These incorporate multiple issues and principles as well as site, user and context parameters. Project solutions will be documented with accurate drawings and models. Prerequisite: ARC 201 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 8 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 213 | Building Materials II | 4 |
Description: Develops construction strategies of multi-storied steel and concrete commercial and residential buildings. Covers stairs, elevators and toilet room layouts. Reviews fire-resistive construction technologies, window walls, ceiling grids, lighting, partition details, mechanical and electrical requirements. Prerequisite: ARC 113 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| ARC 223 | History of Architecture | 3 |
Description: Surveys architecture from prehistoric times through the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Stylistic and technological developments of architecture are studied in relationship to the cultural diversity of social, political, and religious contexts and historical periods. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDV 110 | Career Development | 2 |
Description: Provides the opportunity to explore career interests, experiences, skills, abilities and work related values. Examines information about the world of work including the nature of various careers, labor market trends, job search strategies, education and training requirements and diversity in the workplace. Information will be integrated so students will be able to develop educational and career goals. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 100 | Computer and Digital Literacy | 3 |
Description: Provides the student with an introduction to computers in society and digital literacy. Includes computer hardware and operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, networking, internet usage, communication and collaboration, computer safety and ethics. This course is not intended for computer information majors. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
Description: Provides students with an introduction to computer and information systems used in business environments. Includes computer hardware, operating systems, information systems, programming concepts, computer security and ethics, and trains students in the use of business software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database management software, networking and internet access methods. IAI BUS 902 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CIS 206 | Applied Programming | 4 |
Description: Introduces application development and problem solving using a currently popular programming language. Includes variables, conditions, loops, functions, strings, lists, dictionaries, sets, error handling, classes, file data, Internet data, databases, and code documentation. Prerequisite: CIS 106 or CSC 121 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| CIS 216 | Applied Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
Description: Introduces object-oriented application development and problem solving using a currently popular programming language. Includes objects, classes, exception handling, unit testing, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, data structures, data serialization, GUI applications, and web frameworks. Prerequisite: CIS 106 or CSC 121 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
Description: Introduces the nature of business and the environment in which it operates. Forms of business ownership, introduction to operative and facilitating facets of business operation, management, marketing, accounting, statistics, business law, finance, investments, insurance and labor-management relations. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MGT 218 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
Description: Introduces fundamental principles of finance and fiscal management. Students will review financial theories and examine cash-flow projections, asset valuation, capital expenditure and investment opportunities, financial planning and decision-making processes, and the structure of business markets. Prerequisite: ACC 101 and either MGT 111 or MGT 154. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MKT 217 | Advertising | 3 |
Description: Purposes of advertising, how advertisements are prepared and delivered in media, and how effectiveness of advertising is measured and evaluated in relation to the selling and marketing process. IAI MC 912 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MKT 245 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Description: Focuses on marketing activities that will cover product planning, pricing strategies and promotional efforts including advertising, selling and sales promotions and distribution channel effectiveness. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
Description: Introduces the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to use the Internet and build basic web pages. Teaches introductory functions of the web, Internet communications and project management concepts. Explores social networking tools and the use of multimedia on the web.Discusses industry career opportunities. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
Description: Introduces the foundational skills needed to create web pages utilizing Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and an overview of the JavaScript language. Includes web design best practices, web site hosting, Internet protocols, graphics, media and security. Students utilize the skills learned to create a business-oriented web site project. IAI MC 923 Recommended preparation: WEB 110 or CIS 106 or GRA 101 are strongly recommended courses in preparation prior to WEB 150. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
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