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Anthropology (ANT*)

ANT*101, Introduction to Anthropology (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Global Knowledge, Social Phenomena
A survey of the major fields of anthropology – physical anthropology,archaeology, and cultural anthropology – with an emphasis on the distinctive anthropological perspective on human beings and their works. Non-western cultures will be a focus of the cultural analysis. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101. (Updated April 2018) (Fulfills an “L” course or “D” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ANT*205, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Global Knowledge, Social Phenomena
An introduction to the cross-cultural study of human behavior and society. Focus will be on political organization, marriage and family, community organization, economic institutions, culture and personality, religion, social movements and change. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101. (Updated April 2018) (Fulfills a “D” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ANT*212, Anthropology, Psychology, and Religion (3 credits)
This cultural anthropology course uses a psychological approach to study of theeffects of major world religions on the development of the individual personality in selected cultures. Prerequisite: ANT*101, completion of 20 college credits. (Updated July 2019)

AST*111, Introduction to Astronomy (4 credits) An introduction to the study of the solar system, the stars, galaxies, nebulae, and newly discovered celestial bodies. Laboratory activities and field trips included. Prerequisites: MAT*137 and eligible for ENG*101. (New course, Fall 2020)

CJS*141, Fingerprinting (1 credit) This hands-on workshop will expose students to the fundamental skills necessary for documenting, identifying, and developing latent fingerprints. Students will utilize both chemical and physical visualization techniques to include: fingerprint powders, magnetic powders, SPR, Cyanoacrylate fuming, iodine, crystal, and crystal violet. Prerequisites: None

ENG*101E, Composition Embedded (3 credits/4 contact hrs.) $$ Supplemental Course Fee Gen Ed Competency: Written Communication in English Composition focuses on the study and practice of effective written communication across a variety of rhetorical situations. The course develops skills in applying language conventions, engaging with and using authoritative sources, and crafting logical arguments. Composition with Embedded support meets the same outcomes as ENG*101, but offers students additional support through supplemental instruction, increased time on task, focused workshops, and/or tutoring. Reading Prerequisite: ENG* 073 or ESL *173 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of “C-” or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*101 • ENG*101-ALP, Composition (3 credits) Fall • Spring • Summer Gen Ed Competencies: Written Communication in English Students will develop written texts of varying lengths and styles for different audiences and purposes. They will respond to rhetorical situations, use sources, craft logical arguments, apply language conventions, and formulate effective writing strategies. Reading Prerequisite: ENG*073 or ESL*173 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)