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Astronomy (AST*)

AST*101, Principles of Astronomy (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competency: Scientific Knowledge & Understanding
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: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, AND either MAT*085/MAT*095-I or MAT*095 with a “C-” or better or taken concurrently. (Updated Fall 2017)

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

AST*101, Principles of Astronomy (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Scientific Knowledge & Understanding 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: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, AND either MAT*085/MAT*095-I or MAT*095 with a “C-” or better or taken concurrently. (Updated Fall 2017)

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.)

MAT*095-I, Pre-Algebra & Elementary Algebra Foundations (6 Credits) This Intensive-Level developmental course does not meet graduation requirements. Prior to Fall 2017, this course was numbered as MAT*085. MAT*095-I (MAT*085) is an introductory course that will emphasize the understanding of basic concepts and skills of arithmetic (whole numbers, signed numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions, percent and estimation), as well as introductory topics in algebra. This course includes a study of the basic properties and theorems of rational numbers; expressions and equations with polynomials, rational and radical expressions, and integer exponents; linear equations in one and two variables; systems of linear equations in two variables; functions; and applications in geometry and algebra. This course will support students with skill levels below 9th grade to achieve the learning outcomes of Beginning Algebra in a single semester. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements. (Updated Fall 2017)

MAT*095, Elementary Algebra Foundations (3 credits) This Intensive-Level developmental course does not meet graduation requirements. MAT*095 is an introductory course in the basics of algebra. This course includes a study of the basic properties and theorems of rational numbers; expressions and equations with polynomials, rational and radical expressions, and integer exponents; linear equations in one and two variables; systems of linear equations in two variables; functions; and applications in geometry and algebra. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements. Prerequisite: MAT*075 with “C” or better OR MAT*085/MAT*095-I with a “D+ or C-” OR Math placement. (Updated Fall 2017)

MAT*137, Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) This course cannot be used to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning competency for transfer programs or pathways. This course is a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and relations represented by tables, graphs, words, and symbols. Polynomial functions and expressions with special attention to linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical functions are studied. There is an emphasis on modeling and applications for all topics. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisites: • Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, together with Math placement into MAT*137 • OR Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, and either MAT*085/MAT*095-I or MAT*095 with a grade of “C+” or better (Updated Fall 2017)