General Education Mobile (GEM) Program

ORAL COMMUNICATION

ENG 111, Speech Communication | 3 Semester Hours

Special attention is given to developing self-confidence and skill in oral communication by affording each student an opportunity to participate in a maximum number of speech situations. Practice situations include extemporaneous speeches, panel discussions, and evaluative listening.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

ENG 101, English Composition I | 3 Semester Hours

A required course for all students who have demonstrated acceptable writing proficiency as measured by a standard test or satisfactory completion of ENG 090. This course will emphasize developing the student’s ability to articulate his/her thoughts in writing a coherent, unified, and well-structured composition. The student will write a series of papers. The student will also learn the techniques needed to produce a library research paper. The required research paper is a major component of the course.

ENG 102, English Composition II | 3 Semester Hours

A required course, which introduces the student to themes and techniques in the basic genres of literature: the short story, drama, and poetry. Expository papers may be written in response to ideas embodied in literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor.

MATHEMATICS

MAT 103, College Algebra | 3 Semester Hours

This college level algebra course expands upon a student’s knowledge by further developing algebraic concepts. Topics include graphing equations with an introduction to functions, factoring polynomials, operations on rational functions, simplifying rational exponents, and solving quadratic equations. Students will be required to complete homework assignments using a web- based computer program. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the placement test or successful completion of MAT 097.

MAT 107, Statistics | 3 Semester Hours

Introduces the student to the fundamental methods of mathematical statistics. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion probability, sampling distributions, problems with the normal and t-distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students will be required to complete homework assignments using a web-based computer program. Prerequisite: Beginning Algebra MAT 097 or Equivalent or Permission of Instructor.

MAT 113 – Pre-Calculus: 3 Semester Hours

This course in pre-calculus mathematics includes topics in algebra, coordinate geometry, functions, exponents, logarithms, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MAT 103 or permission of instructor.

MAT 204 Calculus I B: 4 Semester Hours

Topics include a brief review of analytical geometry, limits, rules for derivatives, derivatives of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, curve sketching, maxima and minima, optimization, mean value theorem, anti-derivatives, and integration by substitution, areas and fundamental theorem of calculus. Students will be required to complete homework assignments using a web-based computer program. Prerequisite: MAT 113.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

PSY 101, General Psychology | 3 Semester Hours

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, major theories, different theoretical perspectives and research methods in psychology. The focus is on theories of personality, motivation, learning, intelligence, emotions, developmental processes, physiological psychology, perception, and psychological assessment. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.

HIS 101, US History I | 3 Semester Hours

This survey course traces the history of American development from pre-Columbian exploration and the Colonial era through the Civil War. Emphasis is given to the main lines of American development from the coming of the pre-Columbian explorers to the end of the Civil War. Special emphasis is given to constitutional developments in this period including the evolution of the British colonial charters, state constitutions, and the federal constitution. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.

HIS 102, US History II | 3 Semester Hours

This course traces developments since the end of the Civil War with emphasis on reconstruction, the industrialization of America and her emergence as a world power, the two World Wars, and America’s role since World War II. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.

SOC 102 – Contemporary Social Problems: 3 Semester Hours

An analysis of the chief areas of social dysfunction in contemporary society. Topics will include selected critical problems including race relations, ethnic and aging demographic shifts, changing family roles, concentration of wealth inequality, democratic institutional crises, rural and urban issues, national security, substance abuse, deviance and crime. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.

ECO 201 – Microeconomics: 3 Semester Hours

In this course, students study the basic principles of microeconomics including economic theory related to the operation of business firms. Topics include supply, demand, price determination, production costs, competition, resource markets, and international trade. Students will explore market structures, associated pricing power, and cost structures. Students will also evaluate investments and business strategies, the role of antitrust law, market failures, and government regulation.

ECO 202 – Macroeconomics: 3 Semester Hours

In this course, students study the basic principles of macroeconomics including economic indicators related to production/consumption outlooks and expectations. Topics include supply and demand, the business cycle, the public sector, and the global economy. Students will evaluate the U.S. economy, money and banking systems, as well as fiscal and monetary policy. Unemployment, price stability, inflation, growth theory, international trade, and U.S. & global poverty will also be examined.

GOV 201, American Government | 3 Semester Hours

This course deals with the problem of democratic government in the United States including the background of political theory and constitutional development. It studies democracy at various levels in the United States and offers a comparison with other democratic governments. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.

GOV 211 – State & Local Government: 3 Semester Hours

American state politics, organization and functions, and emphasizing the role of the state in our federal system. A survey of governmental structure and function of American municipalities is presented. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.

SOC 101, General Sociology | 3 Semester Hours

An examination of the behavior of humans in social groups. Emphasis will be placed on concepts including culture, society, socialization, role, personality, institutions and social change. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.

PSY 216 – Growth & Development: 3 Semester Hours

This course explores human growth and development across the lifespan, from how the fetus develops a preference for familiar voices, to the adolescent identity crisis, to the development of wisdom in late adulthood. The course is organized around major developmental periods in the lifespan. Contributions of significant developmental theorists are highlighted. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.

HUMANITIES

ENG 204, Poetry | 3 Semester Hours

This course explores composition of poetry through analysis and through the creation of original works. Students will read a wide variety of poems, from traditional forms to modern free verse, while creating their own original collection of poetry. Students may also be required to write explications of poems as a means to better grasp metrics, parts of speech, rhetorical constructions, traditional forms and innovations in style. Prerequisites: ENG 101

ENG 211, American Literature I | 3 Semester Hours

This course is a general survey of early American Literature covering the major writers from Captain Smith through the Fireside Poets. The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to representative authors with emphasis on the major writers. Critical papers may be assigned periodically. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or permission of instructor.

PHL 101 – Introduction to Philosophy: 3 Semester Hours

This course is an introduction to Western philosophical thought. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary and the method of philosophical thinking. Basic questions concerning reality, knowledge, value (ethics) and society will be considered from several philosophical viewpoints- for example, idealism, materialism, empiricism, utilitarianism. Questions considered include: What is the nature of God? Is there good and evil? How can we know? What makes for a just society? Students will also be introduced to the historical development of important schools of philosophical thought, as well as to the life and contributions of their founders. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.

SPN 101 – Spanish I: 3 Semester Hours

This course is designed primarily to teach the fundamentals of Spanish through basic grammar as well as strong emphasis on conversation and writing. Aside from language skills, there is a special project on a Latin American country to introduce and familiarize students with its culture and politics.