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Accounting 101 -
Financial Accounting
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening/speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
30 to 75 pages of reading per week
2 to 5 math-related homework assignments per week
6 exams per semester (involving multiple-choice, true-false, short-answer, and essay questions; math skills are required)
Accounting 105 - Introductory Accounting I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening/speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 30 pages of reading per week
2-3 math-related homework assignments per week
5 exams per semester (involving multiple-choice, true-false, short-answer, and essay questions; math skills are required)
Accounting 110 - Basic Accounting I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening/speaking 4;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 32 pages of reading per week
2 to 8 pages of math-related homework per week
5 exams per semester (with multiple-choice, true-false, short-answer, and essay questions; math skills are required)
Accounting 130 - Payroll Accounting
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 21 pages of reading per week
2 to 4 pages of math-related homework per week
5 exams per semester (involving multiple-choice, true-false, short-answer, and essay questions; math skills are required)
Accounting 150 - Principles of Income Taxation
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
1 term/research paper (3-4 pages) per semester
1 to 5 math-related homework assignments per week
3 exams per semester (involving multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions; math skills and some analysis of Tax Code are required)
Administration of Justice 101 - Introduction to the
Administration of Justice
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
35 to 40 pages of reading per week
1 report per semester
1 term or research paper per semester
1 or 2 individual oral presentations per semester required by some instructors
1 or 2 group presentations per semester required by some instructors
3 or 4 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
1 essay final exam per semester
Administration of Justice 117 - Crises Intervention
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
35 to 40 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 journal entries per semester
1 report per semester
1 term or research paper per semester
1 or 2 individual oral presentations per semester required by some instructors
1 or 2 group presentations per semester required by some instructors
3 or 4 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
1 essay final exam per semester
Allied Health
140 - Emergency Medical Technician I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
10-70 pages of reading per class session
1-2 multiple choice homework per week, ranging from 10-75 questions each
3 multiple choice examinations ranging from 50-100 questions per exam
1 short answer examination
15-20 post lecture self-assessment (quizzes)
collaborative group and individual "hands-on" skill sessions/test
16 hours of clinical rotations in a hospital setting (evenings); 4 hour sessions
2 ambulance ride-a-longs (ranging from 9 to 12 hour shifts)
1 multiple choice final examination
7 "hands-on" final examination skills tests
Anthropology
101 - Physical Anthropology
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 3
Coursework:
25 to 35 pages of textbook reading per week
5 to 10 pages of reading popular articles on topics of physical anthropology per week
2 assignments per semester requiring the writing of an abstract for an article from a professional journal
1 zoo-trip report per semester
1 genetics problem set every 2 to 3 days (basic arithmetic is a must, and basic algebra is helpful)
3 to 5 quizzes every 3 to 4 weeks
3 mid-term exams per semester, each containing questions in the following formats: essay, fill-in, multiple-choice, and true-false (given every 5-1/2 weeks)
1 comprehensive final exam
Anthropology 102 - Cultural Anthropology
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
25 to 30 pages of textbook reading per week
Anthropology 102 Coursework Cont'd.
30 pages of reading various articles and handouts per semester
1 in-class essay per semester
3 essay exams, every 4 to 6 weeks
3 mid-term exams per semester, each containing questions in the following formats: essay, fill-in, multiple-choice, and true-false (given every 5-1/2 weeks)
1 final exam consisting of multiple-choice or true-false exams and a take-home essay (In some sections, the take-home essay must be typed.)
additional requirements in some sections:
2 book reviews or abstracts per semester
1 group presentation per semester
1 take-home essay exam per semester
Armenian
101 - Beginning Armenian I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
Weekly reading
and homework assignments
Lab work
(35 minutes minimum per week)
2 or more
quizzes per semester
A midterm
and a final exam
Armenian 115 - Armenian for the Armenia-Speaking I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
Weekly
reading and homework assignments
2 midterm
exams
A final
exam
Art 101 - Survey of Art History I
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 30 pages of textbook reading per week
1 museum report/research paper (2-7 pages) per semester
1 to 5 essay exams (1-4 pages) per semester
2 to 6 short-answer exams per semester, may include slide identification and drawing questions
some sections may include an oral presentation
Art 102 - Survey of Art History II
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 25 pages of textbook reading per week
1 museum report/research paper (2-7 pages) per semester
1 to 5 essay exams (1-2 pages) per semester
2 to 6 short-answer exams per semester, may include slide identification and drawing questions
some sections may include an oral presentation
Art 103 - Ancient Art
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays (5-6 pages) per semester
1 museum report (5-7 pages) per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 104 - Greek and Roman Art
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays, 5 to 6 pages, per semester
1 museum report, 5 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 105 - Medieval Art
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays, 5 to 6 pages, per semester
1 museum report, 5 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 106 - Renaissance/Baroque Art
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays, 5 to 6 pages, per semester
1 museum report, 5 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 107 - Modern Art
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 455 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 museum report, 2 to 7 pages, per semester
5 to 6 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question; multiple-choice questions and drawing questions
Art 108 - Art of the Eastern World I
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 museum report, 2 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 109 - Art of the Eastern World II
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 museum report, 5 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 112 - Art of the Americas I
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
1 to 2 book reviews, 1 to 3 pages, per semester
1 museum report, 2 to 5 pages, per semester
2 to 5 outside-of-class essays (as part of exams), 1 to 4 pages, per semester
2 to 5 essay exams, 1 to 4 pages, per semester
4 short-answer exams, 1/2 a page, per semester
4 to 5 multiple-choice exams, 50 to 60 questions, per semester
Art 113 - Art of the Americas II
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 154 pages of textbook reading per semester
1 museum report, 5 to 7 pages, per semester
5 exams per semester, including slide identification, 2 to 4 short essay questions or 1 long essay question, and drawing questions
Art 116 - Primitive Art
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 1
Coursework:
1 to 2 book reviews, 1 to 3 pages, per semester
1 museum report, 2 to 5 pages, per semester
2 to 5 outside-of-class essays (as part of exams), 1 to 4 pages, per semester
2 to 5 essay exams, 1 to 4 pages, per semester
4 short-answer exams, 1/2 a page, per semester
4 to 5 multiple-choice exams, 50 to 60 questions, per semester
Art 130 - Design I
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 2+
Coursework:
1 to 4 chapters of textbook reading per week
1 newspaper or magazine report per week
1 to 4 sketchbook entries (1 page each) per class meeting
1 to 2 design exercises/projects (1 page each) per class meeting
1 to 5 museum or gallery reports (1 page each) per semester
1 to 6 essays (1 to 6 pages each) per semester
1 to 3 mixed format exams (essay, short-answer, multiple-choice)
1 individual presentation (critique) per week
occasional group oral presentations
Math skills are required.
Art 132 - Typography I
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 3 pages of textbook reading per week
2 journal entries of class notes per week
Art 134 - Graphic Design I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
Design projects, as well as exercises, exploring the use of metaphor, cliche, symbol, realism, abstraction, and stylization in visually interesting compositions. Follow size restrictions for each design project and exercise.
Math skills are required.
Art 138 - Three-Dimensional Design
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
Reading periodicals weekly
1 outside-of-class essay (1 page) per semester
1 term/research paper (3-5 pages) per semester
Art 140 - Paste-up and Layout
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
Graphic design production problems to be solved for the printing process: type specifications and enlargement and reduction percentages. Must follow size restrictions for each design project and exercise. Must understand the nomenclature of typography, printing, and graphic design production and exhibit this understanding through the creation of design projects and exercises.
Art 141 - Interior Design (also listed as Architecture 141)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
6 to 7 individual oral presentations per semester
6 to 7 group presentations per semester
Art 150 - Drawing I
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 2+
Coursework:
1 to 4 chapters of reading per week
1 to 4 sketchbook entries (1 page each) per class meeting
1 to 6 in-class drawing projects per week
1 to 2 outside-of-class drawing projects per week
1 to 5 museum or gallery reports (1 page each) per semester
1 to 3 book reviews or reports (1 page each) per semester
1 to 6 essays (1-6 pages each) per semester)
1 to 3 mixed format exams (essay, short-answer, multiple- choice)
1 individual presentation (critique) per week
occasional group oral presentations
a term paper may be required
Art 152 - Life Drawing I
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
20 to 25 pages of textbook reading per week
1 museum/gallery report, 2 pages, per semester
1 individual oral presentation per week, critique
1 group presentation per semester, critique
Must have knowledge of linear perspective: ratios and units of measure
1 exam requiring identification of muscles and bones of human skeleton and labeling of drawing (2 pages)
Art 157 - Gallery Studies
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
Create a professional resume
Oral presentation of portfolio work
Letter writing
Investigate grants and applications
Follow size restrictions for each design project and exercise
Math skills are required.
Art 174 - Silk Screen Printing
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6+;
Math 2
Coursework:
1 to 2 chapters of reading per week
1 to 4 sketchbook entries (1 page each) per week
1 to 2 descriptive lab reports per semester
1 to 4 oral presentations/critiques per semester
1 to 4 group presentations per semester
2 to 4 printing projects every four weeks
2 to 4 short-answer exams per semester
1 to 2 multiple-choice/true-false exams per semester
Art 180 - Sculpture I
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
Reading of periodicals weekly
1 outside-of-class essay (1 page) per semester
1 term/research paper (3-5 pages) per semester
Art 186 - Ceramics I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
5 to 10 pages of reading per week
1 book review or report per semester
2 class notes on demonstrations per week
2 individual oral presentations per semester
calculation of a simple glaze formula: 1 to 2 per semester
1 short-answer exam per semester
1 multiple-choice/true-false exam per semester
Art 190 - Ceramic Handbuilding
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
5 to 10 pages of reading per week
1 book review or report per semester
2 class notes on demonstrations per week
2 individual oral presentations per semester
calculation of a simple glaze formula: 1 to 2 per semester
1 short-answer exam per semester
1 multiple-choice/true-false exam per semester
Astronomy
101 - Elements of Astronomy
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 4
Coursework:
6 to 9 pages of reading per week
1 to 3 group presentations per semester
3 to 5 homework assignments (3-10 pages) requiring data analysis per semester
5 short-answer exams per semester
Aviation
141 - Powerplant Maintenance/Overhaul
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 4
Coursework:
4-15 pages of reading during the 9-week class
2 descriptive lab reports (2-3 pages each) during the 9-week class
1 numerical lab report during the 9-week class
3 homework assignments requiring math skills per week
9 multiple-choice exams
3 math-based exams
Aviation 142 - Powerplant Maintenance/Overhaul
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 4
Coursework:
4-15 pages of reading during the 9-week class
2 descriptive lab reports (2-3 pages each) during the 9-week class
1 numerical lab report during the 9-week class
3 homework assignments requiring math skills per week
9 multiple-choice exams
3 math-based exams
Biology
115 - Human Biology
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading from text per week
4 pages of reading per week from the syllabus
2 lab reports (2 pages each) per week
20 essay exams per semester
10 short-answer exams per semester
final exam will include 200 multiple-choice questions
Biology 122 - Introduction to Biology
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
25 pages of reading per week
1 lab report (2-4 pages) per week
3 off-campus field trips per semester
4 essay exams per semester
12 short-answer exams per semester
final exam will include 200 multiple-choice questions
Biology 126 - Marine
Biology Lab
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 20 pages of reading per week
3 to 4 pages of lab reports per week
1 group presentation per semester
4 mixed format exams per semester, including essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Biology 145 - Biology of Birds
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 20 pages of reading per week
journal entries for each field trip (2 to 5 per semester)
weekly lab reports (3-4 pages)
2 to 5 mixed format exams per semester, including essay, short-answer, and multiple-choice questions
Biology 146 - Marine Mammals
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 20 pages of reading per week
journal entries for each field trip (2 to 5 per semester)
weekly lab reports (2 to 4 pages each)
3 to 4 mixed format exams per semester, including essay, short-answer, and multiple-choice questions
Business Administration 101 - Introduction to Business
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
12 to 40 pages of reading per week
1 term/research paper (12-15 pages) per semester
3 in-class writing (1-3 pages) and discussion activities per semester
1 individual oral presentation (5-10 minutes) per semester
1 group presentation (15-20 minutes) per semester
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
Business Administration 110 - Human Relations in Business
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
10-20 pages of reading per week
3 essays per semester
1 individual oral presentation (10-15 minutes) per semester
3 (recommended) news reports per semester (10 minutes)
Business Administration 120 - Business Law I
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
18 to 21 pages of reading per week
4 to 5 essay exams per semester
Business Administration 170 - Introduction to International
Business
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 to 45 pages of textbook reading per week
2 to 6 pages of article reading per week
1 outside-of-class essay per semester
Some currency translation problems (math skills required)
2 short-answer exams per semester
3 to 4 multiple-choice exams per semester
Business Administration 175 - Import/Export Business in the
Pacific Rim
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 15 pages of reading per week
2 book reviews or reports (2-3 pages) per semester
1 import-export business project (5-8 pages) per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
2 multiple-choice exams per semester
Business Office Technology
102 - English for Business
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
6 to 30 pages of reading per week
1 to 3 workbook assignments (2-3 pages) per week
7 exams per semester which will include short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Business Office Technology 103 - Business Vocabulary
Development
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5,
Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 12 pages of reading per week
1 to 3 workbook assignments (2-4 pages) per week
5 exams per semester which will include short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions
Business Office Technology 106 - Electronic Calculators
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
4 to 12 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 math-related homework assignments (2-4 pages) per week
1 math-based exam (1-3 pages) per week
Business Office Technology 110 - Collegiate Business Mathematics
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
4 to 12 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 math-related homework assignments (2-4 pages) per week
1 math-based exam (1-3 pages) per week
Business Office Technology 120 - ABC Shorthand
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 12 pages of reading per week
2 classwork and homework shorthand writing assignments (10-15 pages each) per week
6 group presentations per semester (students occasionally work together in
groups--reading and practicing shorthand aloud)
10 short-answer exams per semester
Chemistry
101 - General Chemistry
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
9 pages of textbook problems per week
2 lab reports (2-3 pages) per week (must understand lab instructions)
25 math-related lab reports (2-3 pages) per semester
1 math-related homework assignment (2-3 pages) per week
5 math-based exams (4-5 pages) per semester
2 laboratory exams (5-8 pages) per semester
Math skills are required in algebra and trigonometry. Skills are required in data analysis, problem solving, memorization, and concept application.
Chemistry 114 - The Chemical Environment
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
5 pages of lab book reading per week
30 pages of textbook reading per week
4 to 5 pages of magazine/newspaper articles reading every 3 weeks
1 lab report (2-3 pages) every 2 weeks
30 end-of-chapter problems every 2 weeks (These require students to demonstrate comprehension of materials read.)
1 math-related lab report involving data analysis (2-3 pages) every 2 weeks
1 math-related homework assignment involving data analysis (30 problems) every 2 weeks
5 exams per semester consisting of 10 multiple choice-questions; 20 multiple-choice questions requiring comprehension of both material read from book as well as that gained from lecture; 1 essay question requiring student to show in-depth comprehension of one or more topics (writing skills such as organizing facts and ideas in simple paragraphs are needed)
Math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, working with simple formulas, ratios, proportions, percents, and fractions are required. Also, note-taking skills required: students must be able to listen in class and take organized notes outlining important ideas presented.
Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of College Chemistry (Inorganic)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 4
Coursework:
30 to 70 pages of reading per week
Must understand lab presentations, instructions and safety precautions
1 lab report using data analysis per week (2-6 pages)
2 to 4 math-based homework assignments per week (1-3 pages each). These involve data analysis, problem solving, memorization and concept application.
6 math-based exams per semester (4-10 pages each). These involve problem solving and concept application.
Math skills in algebra are required.
Child Development
135 - Preschool Child
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
30 pages of reading per week
journal entries required if doing a fieldwork project
7 outside-of-class essays (2 pages each) per semester
1 term or research paper (7-12 pages) per semester
OR volunteer field work at Child Development Center
1 individual oral presentation (5-10 minutes) per semester
keep a diary regarding experiences
2 midterm exams containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
1 final exam containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
Child Development 138 - Child Health
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of textbook reading per week
Reading teacher-prepared materials
1 written or oral book review or report (1-5 pages if written) per semester
1 term or research paper (7-10 pages) per semester
1 written parent notice (1 page) per semester
1 individual (written or oral) presentation per semester (1 to 2 pages, if typed, or 5-10 minutes if oral)
keep notebook re health
2 midterm exams containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
1 final exam containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
Child Development 142 - Home, School, and Community Relations
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of textbook reading per week
reading of periodicals
maintain a resource file
attendance at 3 meetings per semester
outside-of-class essays (review of 3 meetings) per semester
1 book review or report (number of pages varies) per semester
1 term or research paper (5-7 pages) per semester
1 individual oral presentation (5-10 minutes) per semester
2 midterm exams containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
1 final exam containing multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, definitions, and essay questions
Chinese 101 - Beginning Chinese I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
Weekly reading and homework assignments - 4-8 pages
Writing in-class essays 3 per semester, one page each
Writing outside-of-class essays, 3 per semester
6 quizzes per semester - one page each
1 to 2 writing projects per semester
2 oral presentations - 2 minutes each
A midterm - (2 pages) and final exam - (3 pages)
Other: calligraphy exercises, 20 characters per week;
sing, recite poetry, converse - from 1 minute to 30 minutes
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 099 -
Orientation to Computer Skills
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 3
Coursework:
Requires attendance at orientation class. Students will install and run various programs and will work independently at desired tasks. No exams are given.
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 101 -
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 to 60 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 term or research papers (2-3 pages) per semester
2 to 3 group presentations (5-10 minutes each) per semester
conversions of base 10 numbers to binary, octal, and hexadecimal
exams will consist of a combination of 1 essay and 30 multiple-choice questions per chapter covered and will cover 3 to 4 chapters each
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 120 - Visual
Basics
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing N/A; Listening-speaking 6; Math 3
Coursework:
15 pages of reading per week
programming tests: 3 per semester including finals
programming assignments: 7 per semester
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 123 - Desktop
Publishing
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 4 pages of reading per week
3 individual publication projects
1) Produce a simple text layout using a word processing program
2) Use a page layout program to produce a brochure
3) Use a page layout program to produce a newsletter
2 quizzes and a final examination (short-answer and multiple-choice)
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 135 -
Programming in C/C++
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 6; Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
programming or written tests: 2 or 3 including finals
programming assignments: varies 0 to 6
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 190 - Networking
and Telecommunications
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
15 to 40 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 group networking projects (5 to 10 minutes each) per semester
2 quizzes and a final examination (short-answer and multiple-choice)
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 201 -
Introduction to MS-DOS
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 40 pages of reading per week
hands-on exercises on a chapter-by-chapter basis (2 to 5 exercises per week)
5 short-answer exams per semester
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 230 -
Applications Software/Spreadsheets
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
15 to 40 pages of reading per week
hands-on exercises on a chapter-by-chapter basis (2 to 5 exercises per week)
development of basic functions using relational and logical operators
practical and objective final exam, which will include multiple-choice questions
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) 232 -
Applications Software/Database Systems
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
15 to 40 pages of reading per week
hands-on exercises on a chapter-by-chapter basis (2 to 5 exercises per week)
2 projects should be completed by each student per semester
development of functions and macros using relational and logical operators
final exam in 2 parts: (1) objective (2) problem-solving
Cooperative Education 102 - Occupational Work Experience
Skills Expected: Reading 3+; Writing 3+; Listening-speaking
3+; Math 1
Coursework:
Course relates only to on-the-job training for each individual. There are regular class meetings with the instructor. Job goals and objectives are planned, reviewed, and modified as needed to meet employer expectations.
Culinary Arts 111 - Beginning Food Preparation (Formerly Food & Nutrition
111)
Skills Expected: Reading 3+; Writing 3+; Listening-speaking
3+; Math 1+
Coursework:
10 to 12 pages of reading from text per week
2 to 4 reading assignments from other sources per week
3 to 5 group presentations per month
3 to 4 exams per semester including short-answer, multiple-choice, and essay questions
Simple arithmetic skills required.
Assignments will require skills in recipe conversions.
Culinary Arts 113 - Sanitation and Safety Control (Formerly
Food & Nutrition 113)
Skills Expected: Reading 3+; Writing 3+; Listening-speaking
3+; Math 1
Coursework:
1 chapter of reading from text (10 to 12 pages) per week
3 to 5 reading assignments from other sources per week
3 to 5 group oral reports on sanitation and safety issues per week (2 to 3 minutes each)
Exams include short-answer, multiple-choice, and essay questions.
Students must be prepared to answer questions on 25 chapters of text.
Culinary Arts 117 - Food Management and Cost Control
(Formerly Food & Nutrition 117)
Skills Expected: Reading 4+; Writing 4+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 3+
Coursework:
10 to 12 pages of reading from text per week
Exams include short-answer, multiple-choice, and problem-solving questions
3 to 4 math-based exams (5 to 7 pages) per semester
Students must demonstrate skills in preparing Profit and Loss statements, calculating percentages of labor and food costs, and doing recipe conversions.
Culinary Arts 122 - International Cooking (Formerly Food &
Nutrition 122)
Skills Expected: Reading 3+; Writing 3+; Listening-speaking
3+; Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 4 reading assignments from other sources per week
2 to 4 group presentations per week
Exams include short-answer and multiple-choice questions.
Culinary Arts 125 - Elements of Nutrition (Formerly Food &
Nutrition 125)
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
12 or more pages of reading from text per week
in-class essays will be required
1 term or research paper (lengthy) per semester
individual oral presentations will be required
Exams include essay, short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions
Culinary Arts 201 - Restaurant Management (Formerly Food &
Nutrition 201)
Skills Expected: Reading 4+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 3
Coursework:
13 to 14 pages of reading from text per week
3 to 4 in-class essays per week
1 term or research paper per semester
4 individual oral presentations per semester
Exams include essay, short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions
Students must demonstrate creative thinking and skills in preparing Profit and Loss statements, calculating percentages of labor and food costs, and doing recipe conversions.
Culinary Arts 207 - Dining Room Services (Formerly Food &
Nutrition 207)
Skills Expected: Reading 4+; Writing 4+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 12 pages of reading from text per week
1 term project per semester
1 to 2 individual oral presentations per week
4 group presentations per semester
Exams include essay, short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions
Students must demonstrate ability to perform real-life business transactions, enter into contracts, and run their own business.
Dance
101 - Introduction to Dance
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 to 6 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per semester
1 dance production report (2-3 pages) per semester
daily group discussions
daily physical dance work
Dance 110 - Basic Ballet Technique
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 to 6 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per semester
1 dance report (2-3 pages) per semester
2 individual oral presentations, 1 for midterm exam and 1 for final exam
daily exercise barre and routines
Dance 115 - Modern Dance, Technique I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 to 6 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per semester
1 dance production report (2-3 pages) per semester
1 midterm exam, includes short-answer questions and individual oral presentation
1 final exam, includes short-answer questions and individual oral presentation and physical dance presentation
Dance 120 - Jazz Technique I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 to 6 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per semester
1 dance production critique (2-3 pages) per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
1 midterm exam, oral
1 final exam, oral and physical
Dance 140 - Movement for Theatre I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
12 pages of reading per semester, including complex reading regarding movement theory
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per semester
dance production review (2-3 pages) per semester
weekly individual oral presentations
weekly individual physical presentations
weekly group presentations
essay midterm exam
1 monologue presentation for final exam
Dance 145 - Movement for Musical Theatre
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 pages of reading per semester, including complex movement theory
1 outside-of-class essay (review of dance production) (2-3 pages), per semester
daily group discussions
daily group physical exercise and dance
Students will do dance routines, tap and jazz, from the "musical" selected for the semester.
Dance 158 - Movement Development: Birth through Twelve Years (also
listed as Child Development 158)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 chapters of reading per week
3 outside-of-class essays (2-3 pages each) per semester
2 individual oral presentations per semester
1 group presentation per week
daily discussions
Dance 160 - International Workshop
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4; Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of reading per semester
2 to 4 pages of journal entries per semester
daily discussions
3 dance classes daily
performance is optional
class is given in Europe
Dance 164 - Rhythmic Aerobics (also listed as Physical
Education 164)
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class report (2 pages) per semester
1 dance production report (2-3 pages) per semester
1 daily aerobic exercise
Dance 194 - Structural Dynamics and Stretch (also listed as
Physical Education 194)
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 pages of reading per semester
1 outside-of-class essay (2 pages) per semester
1 dance production report (2-3 pages) per semester
daily stretch exercise
[Skill levels expressed are considered a minimum for academic success. Students should expect differences in assignments and exams depending on instructor preferences].
Economics 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
10 math-related homework assignments involving problem-solving per semester (2-3 pages each) (math skills in algebra are required)
5 short-answer exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
Economics 102/102H - Principles of Macroeconomics/Honors
Principles of Mathematics
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
10 math-related homework assignments involving problem-solving per semester (2-3 pages each) (math skills in algebra are required)
5 short-answer exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
Economics 105 - The American Economy
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
5 short-answer exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
Math skills in algebra are required.
Economics 111 - Economic History of the United States (also
listed as History 116)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
30 pages of reading per week
5 short-answer exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
Math skills are required for data analysis.
Electronics and Computer Technology
(ECT) 101 - Electronics
Circuits I (DC)
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3+
Coursework:
20 to 36 pages of reading per week
1 lab report (1-2 pages) per week
1 term or research paper (3-5 pages) per semester
occasional individual oral presentations
1 math-related lab report (1-2 pages) per week
1 math-related homework assignment (2-3 pages) per week
2 essay exams per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
4 math-based quizzes (1-3 pages) per semester
2 midterm exams containing essay questions and problem solving per semester
1 final exam containing essay questions and problem solving per semester
Skills involving data analysis and problem solving required.
Math skills in elementary algebra and extensive use of calculator are required.
Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) 110 - Basic
Electricity-Electronics
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 4
Coursework:
40 pages of reading per week
12 lab reports (2 pages each) per semester
1 term or research paper (3-5 pages) per semester
12 math-related homework assignments involving problem solving (2 pages each) (math skills in algebra are required)
1 short-answer exam per semester
2 multiple-choice exams per semester
3 math-based exams per semester involving problem solving (2-3 pages each) (math skills in algebra are required)
Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) 113 - High
Reliability Solder, Wire Wrap, and Printed Circuit Board Rework and Repair
Technology
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
3 pages of reading per week
1 short-answer exam per semester
2 multiple-choice exams per semester
English 101/101H - Freshman English/Honors
Freshman English
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 35 pages of reading per week
occasional handouts
a minimum of 8 essays per semester (approximately 500 words each), at least half of which will be written in class
revisions of essays may be required/allowed
1 argumentative research paper (10+ pages), which incorporates at least 6 outside sources
some sections may require 1 to 2 individual or group oral presentations (5 minutes) per semester
some sections may include a number of short-answer exams
a final essay exam, responding to one or more assigned readings
English 103 - Creative Writing Workshop
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
30 pages of reading from text per week
outside reading, amount varies
often, depending on instructor, descriptive pieces, creative exercises, and written assignments will be required
3 to 4 poems per semester
8 to 12 pages of fiction per semester
20 pages of drama per semester
some sections may require 3 individual oral presentations per semester
some sections include midterm and final exams which consist of essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
English 104 - Critical Thinking and
Argumentation
Skills Expected: Reading 7; Writing 7; Listening-speaking 7;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 80 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 books in addition to textbook reading per semester
2 to 3 in-class essays (200-500 words) per semester
4 to 5 outside-of-class essays (2-5 pages) per semester
1 term or research paper (8-10 pages) per semester
(total writing 6,000 to 8,000 words)
occasional individual oral presentations
2 to 4 group presentations per semester
2 essay exams per semester
English 105 - Survey of English Literature From the
Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6+; Math 1
Coursework:
1 to 30 pages of reading per week
1 to 3 in-class essays (500-750 words each) per semester
3 to 5 outside-of-class essays (500-750 words each) per semester
4 essay exams (500-750 words each) per semester
English 106 - Survey of English Literature From 1780 to the
Present Time
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6+; Math 1
Coursework:
1 to 30 pages of reading per week
3 to 5 outside-of-class essays (500-750 words each) per semester
4 essay exams (500-750 words each) per semester
English 109 - Introduction to Literature of the Western World
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 90 pages of reading per week
3 to 4 outside-of-class essays (3-4 pages each) per semester
1 term or research paper (5-6 pages each) per semester
1 essay exam per semester
English 110 - Introduction to Literature of the Western World
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 90 pages of reading per week
3 to 4 outside-of-class essays (3-4 pages each) per semester
1 term or research paper (5-6 pages each) per semester
1 essay exam per semester
English 114 - Introduction to Poetry
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
12 to 15 poems per week
reading poems from various sources besides text
2 to 3 in-class essays (2-3 pages) per semester
2 to 3, outside-of-class essays (5-7 pages) per semester
1 term or research paper (5-7 pages) per semester
possibly completing assignments writing in poets' styles
1 to 3 individual oral presentations (10 minutes each)
midterm and final exams will consist of essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
English 115 - Introduction to Fiction
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 60 pages of reading per week
daily interactive journal entries (1-2 pages each)
4 in-class essays (500-750 words) per semester
write 1 story per semester (10-20 pages)
English 116 - Introduction to Drama
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6+; Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 60 pages of reading per week
4 to 6 outside-of-class essays (500-700 words each) per semester
1 term or research paper (6-8 pages) per semester
3 plays must be attended per semester
4 essay exams (500-700 words each) per semester
English 120 - Composition and Reading
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 30 pages of textbook reading per week
40 to 200 pages of reading for research paper (a minimum of 4 sources)
3 in-class essays (400-500 words each)
3 outside-of-class essays (400-500 words each)
3 to 6 sessions of group work on essays (1 hour each) per semester
1 essay (400-500 words) for final exam
English 122 - American Literature to 1865
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 150 pages of reading per week
2 outside-of-class essays (4-5 pages) per semester
2 combination individual and group oral presentations (10 minutes each) per semester
4 essay exams (1 1/2 hours each) per semester
2 short-answer exams (20 minutes each) per semester
English 123 - American Literature from 1865 to the Present
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 150 pages of reading per week
2 outside-of-class essays (4-5 pages) per semester
2 combination individual and group oral presentations (10 minutes each) per semester
4 essay exams (1 1/2 hours each) per semester
2 short-answer exams (20 minutes each) per semester
English 125 - Shakespeare
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
extensive reading: 8 plays and many poems per semester
number of in-class essays varies from semester to semester
3 outside-of-class essays (3-4 pages each) per semester
class discussions; language skills are part of grading consideration
in-class essay (3-4 pages) for final exam
English 127 - Children's Literature
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 20 children's books per semester
20 to 100 pages of outside reading per semester
1 to 3 outside-of-class essays (300 to 500 words each) per semester
1 research project (3 to 5 sources - 3 to 5 pages written or 10 minutes oral) per semester
some sections may require 1 to 3 group discussions/projects per semester
4 to 6 quizzes/exams per semester, objective and essay questions
essay questions for final exam
English 128 - The Bible as Literature
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 150 pages of reading per week
2 term or research papers (3-4 pages) per semester
2 essay exams per semester
5 exams combining multiple-choice and true-false questions per semester
English 130 - Science Fiction Literature
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
200 to 500 pages of reading per week
quizzes for each novel
8 outside-of-class essays (2-3 pages each) per semester
1 multiple-choice exam per semester (midterm)
1 final essay exam per semester (students answer 4 of the essay questions given)
additional resources include slides, motion pictures, records, tapes, computer games, movie previews, and conventions
English 150 - Reading Skill Building for Adults with Learning
Disabilities
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
6 to 8 pages of textbook reading per week
4 to 6 pages of handout reading per week
2 outside-of-class essays (2 pages each) per semester
1 book review or report (2 pages) per semester
1 term or research paper (4 pages) per semester
1 individual oral presentation (debate) per semester
3 mixed format exams, including essay, objective-type, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions, per semester
English 151 - Developing Fundamental Writing Skills for
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 to 6 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 journal entries (1 page each) per week
1 in-class essay (1 page) per week
1 outside-of-class essay (2 pages each) per week
1 term or research paper (5 pages) per semester
1 individual oral presentation (2 pages) per semester
5 short-answer exams (25-40 questions each) per semester
English 155 - Vocabulary Building I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
3 pages of reading per week
2 practice worksheets (1 page each) per week
1 oral group presentation per week
8 mixed format exams, (40 questions each) including essay, objective-type, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions, per semester
English 156 - Vocabulary Building II
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 outside-of-class essays (1 page each) per 9 weeks
1 individual oral presentation (15 minutes) per 9 weeks
3 multiple-choice exams per semester
English 157 - Essential Spelling Skills
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
12 pages of reading per week
much discussion and verbal presentation
9 short-answer exams (25 questions each), one per week
English 181 - Basic Communication-Spelling
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
These Mini Courses are different from other regular courses taught in a classroom. Students go through booklets with audio tapes at their own pace. There are 2 tapes with each booklet. Students should finish 1 booklet approximately every 2 weeks. This amounts to approximately 15 pages of reading per week. Students have to memorize the spelling.
listening to tapes (5 pages per hour)
1 30-word test after each book, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions
2 50-word tests for final exam, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions
English 182 - Basic Communication-Vocabulary
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
These Mini Courses are different from other regular courses taught in a classroom. Students go through booklets with audio tapes at their own pace. There are 2 tapes with each booklet. Students should finish 1 booklet approximately every 2 weeks. This amounts to approximately 16 to 19 pages of reading per week.
listening to tapes (6-10 pages per hour)
one post-test after each booklet, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions.
English 183 - Basic Communication-Grammar
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
These Mini Courses are different from other regular courses taught in a classroom. Students go through booklets with audio tapes at their own pace. There are 2 tapes with each booklet. Students should finish 1 booklet approximately every 2 weeks. This amounts to approximately 16 to 20 pages of reading per week.
listening to tapes (6-7 pages per hour)
one post-test after each booklet, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions
English 186 - Basic Reading Lab
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
9 to 20 pages of reading per week
3 to 9 hours of lab work per week (number of pages varies)
1 in-class writing assignment per week
5 mixed format quizzes per semester
English 187 - Basic English Lab
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
9 to 20 pages of reading per week
3 to 9 hours of lab work per week (number of pages varies)
1 in-class writing assignment per week
5-7 mixed format quizzes per semester
1 paragraph (essay) writing final
English 188 - Introduction to Academic Reading
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
9 to 20 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 hours of lab work per week (number of pages varies)
2 to 3 newspaper reading assignments (1-2 pages)
1 in-class writing assignment per week
1 book review or report (2 to 5 pages) per semester
weekly group presentations
2 short-answer exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
English 189 - Writing Workshop I
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 28 pages of reading per week
daily journal entries
in-class writing assignments, 5 to 15 per semester, depending on length and number of revisions required
outside-of-class writing assignments, 5 to 15 per semester, depending on length and number of revisions required
completion of grammar tutorials in the computer lab (1 to 2 hours per week)
completion of writing assignments in the composition computer lab (1 to 2 hours per week)
some sections require 1 or more book reviews or reports per semester
some sections require 1 to 2 individual or group oral presentations
English 190 - Intermediate Academic Reading
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
9 to 15 pages of text reading per week
2 to 3 hours of lab work per week
50 pages of in-depth reading per week
weekly journal entries
3 to 5 book reviews or reports per semester
weekly group presentations
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
English 191 - Writing Workshop II
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 25 pages of reading per week
2 to 5 pages of journal entries per week
4 to 10 in-class writing assignments per semester, depending on length of assignment and number of revisions required
2 to 12 outside-of-class writing assignments per semester, depending on length of assignment and number of revisions required
completion of tutorials on grammar, mechanics, and spelling in the computer lab (1 to 2 hours per week)
completion of writing assignments in the composition computer lab (2 to 3 hours per week)
some sections may require individual oral presentations
most sections will include quizzes on grammar, mechanics, and spelling
English 192 - Advanced College Reading
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 100 pages of text reading per week
50 pages of in-depth reading per week
2 to 3 hours of lab work per week
weekly journal entries and/or short essays
periodic, short in-class essays
2 to 4 book reviews or reports (3-10 pages) per semester
weekly group presentations
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
1 to 2 short essay exams per semester
ESL 111 - Grammar and Writing I
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 1;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 textbooks (220 to 280 pages each) to be read each semester
6 in-class writing assignments per semester
4 outside-of-class writing assignments per semester
5 short-answer exams per semester
2 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
1 final composition exam per semester
ESL 115 - Listening and Speaking I
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 1;
Math 1
Coursework:
8 pages of reading per week
25 to 30 vocabulary items per week
7 individual presentations (1 every other week)
12 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
1 vocabulary test per week
ESL 116 - Reading and Vocabulary for ESL I Students
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 1;
Math 1
Coursework:
8 pages of reading per week (complete a text of 90 pages)
40 vocabulary words per week (400 words total)
2 dictation passages per week
8 individual oral presentations per semester (1 every other week)
3 to 4 short-answer exams per week
20 multiple-choice or true-false items per week
ESL 123 - Grammar and Writing II
Skills Expected: Reading 2-2+; Writing 2-2+;
Listening-speaking 2-2+; Math 1
Coursework:
14 to 18 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 in-class essays/journal entries per week
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays per week
daily grammar exercises
2 to 3 essay exams per 9-week class
2 to 3 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per 9-week class
ESL 125 - Listening and Speaking II
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 2;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 15 pages of reading per week
2 to 4 individual oral presentations per semester
2 to 3 group presentations per semester
6 cassette tapes per semester
2 to 3 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
written responses to listening tasks
ESL 126 - Reading and Vocabulary for ESL II Students
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 2;
Math 1
Coursework:
20 to 25 pages of reading per week
0 to 2 journal entries per week
1 book review or report per semester
1 to 2 individual oral presentations per semester
1 to 2 group presentations per semester
10 to 15 group discussions per semester
2 to 4 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
final exam is an essay response to a reading passage
ESL 133 - Grammar and Writing III
Skills Expected: Reading 3-3+; Writing 3-3+;
Listening-speaking 3-3+; Math 1
Coursework:
12 to 20 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 in-class essays/journal entries per week
1 to 2 outside-of-class essays per week
daily grammar exercises
2 to 3 essay exams per 9-week class
2 to 3 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per 9-week class
ESL 135 - Listening and Speaking III
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
200 to 300 pages of reading per semester
1 oral book review or report per semester
3 to 5 individual oral presentations per semester
1 to 2 group presentations per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
2 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
daily group discussions
ESL 141 - Grammar and Writing IV
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
25 to 30 pages of reading per week
1 writing assignment per week (12 per semester)
optional journal entries
1 in-class essay per week
1 outside-of-class essay per week
4 essay exams per semester
ESL 145 - Listening and Speaking IV
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
320 to 400 pages of reading per semester
1 oral book review or report per semester
4 to 5 individual oral presentations per semester
1 to 2 group presentations per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
2 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
daily group discussions
ESL 151 - Reading and Composition V
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
28 to 42 pages of reading per week
4 to 6 in-class essays per semester
4 to 7 outside-of-class essays per semester
1 term or research paper (4-5 pages) per semester
6 to 14 group discussions per semester
1 to 2 essay exams per semester
ESL 155 - Listening and Speaking V
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
24 pages of reading per week
3 research assignments (for speeches) per semester
5 note-taking exercises per semester
4 to 5 individual oral presentations (3-5 minutes) per semester
2 to 3 group presentations (10 minutes) per semester
1 (at least) group discussion/activity per week (10 to 30 minutes)
Fire Technology 101 - Introduction to Fire Protection and
Suppression
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
35 to 50 pages of reading per week
1 incident report per semester
1 term or research paper per semester required by most instructors
1 individual oral presentation per semester required by most instructors
1 group presentation per semester required by some instructors
1 or 2 math-related problem-solving assignments per semester
1 essay final exam per semester
3 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
Math skills in addition and subtraction are required.
French
101 - Beginning French I
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
*Course is taught completely in French; knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial.
Coursework:
160 pages of reading per semester
7 outside-of-class essays (1/2 page each) per semester
2 to 4 individual oral presentations (1 minute each) per semester
10 dictations (10 minutes each) per semester
10 short-answer exams (8 at 15 minutes each, 1 at 1 1/2 hours and 1 at 2 1/2 hours) per semester
Geography
101 - Physical Geography
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
25 to 30 pages of reading per week
1 in-class essay per semester
1 term or research paper (5-6 pages) per semester
1 map exam (200 locations) per semester
3 multiple-choice exams per semester
Math skills in concept application and calculation of percentages are required.
Geography 102 - Cultural Geography
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
25 to 30 pages of reading per week
3 in-class essays per semester
1 term or research paper (5-6 pages) per semester
1 map exam (200 locations) per semester
3 midterm exams, plus a final, including short-answer, multiple-choice, and essay questions.
Geography 110 - Geography of California
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
24 to 28 pages of reading per week
3 in-class essays per semester
1 term or research paper (optional) (5-6 pages) per semester
3 midterm exams and a final, including essay, short-answer and multiple-choice questions
Geology
101/101H - Physical Geology/Honors Physical Geology
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week with homework
3 to 4 midterm exams and 1 final, including multiple choice, short
answer and essay
Geology 111/111H - Physical Geology Lab/Honors
Physical Geology Lab
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
5 to 10 pages of reading per week
Exercises involving observation, memorization, 2 and 3-D visualization,
simple algebra,
problem solving
Field trips may be required (with option to do other work if not possible for student)
Attendance in lab is mandatory
Geology
102 - Natural Disasters
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week with homework
1 to 3 short (one page) written assignments
3 to 4 midterm exams and 1 final including multiple choice, short answer and essay
Geology 120 - Earthquakes
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week with homework
3 to 4 midterm exams and 1 final, including multiple choice, short answer and essay
one class project (5 page paper or web page or class presentation or art project)
German 101 - Beginning German 101
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
*Course is taught completely in German; knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial.
Coursework:
Weekly reading and homework assignments
Lab work (35 minutes minimum per week)
2 or more outside-of-class essays per semester
Individual oral presentations
Chapter exams
A final exam
History 110 - United States History
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
30 to 50 pages of reading per week
4 exams per semester including essay and multiple-choice questions
History 111 - The Woman in American History
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
35 to 55 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (5 pages) per semester
2 to 3 short-answer exams per semester
4 exams per semester including essay and multiple-choice questions
History 116 - Economic History of the United States (also
listed as Economics 111)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
30 pages of reading per week
4 exams per semester including essay and multiple-choice questions
Humanities
101 - East/West: Culture and Civilization to 1700
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 60 pages of reading per week
1 book review or report per semester
1 annotation for reading assignments (5-10 pages) per week
1 individual oral presentation of research (5 minutes) per semester
1 group presentation per week (length varies)
5 essays per semester
Humanities 102 - East/West: Culture and Civilization from
1700
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 60 pages of reading per week
1 book review or report per semester
1 annotation for reading assignments (5-10 pages) per week
1 individual oral presentation of research (5 minutes) per semester
1 group presentation per week (length varies)
5 essays per semester
Humanities 105/105H - The Human Struggle/Honors Human
Struggle
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 125 pages of reading per week
6 in-class essays (500-750 words each) per semester
1 to 3 oral presentations per semester
daily discussion of readings
Humanities 110 - Science, Literature and Human Insight
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
5 textbooks (approximately 250 pages each) per semester
daily reading of supplementary materials (2-5 pages)
6 essay exams (300 words each) per semester
Humanities 115 - World Mythology
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 125 pages of reading per week
1 to 5 group projects (2-4 hours each) per semester
daily quizzes or readings in some sections
some sections require 1 individual semester project
6 essay exams (at least half in class) per semester
2 to 3 objective exams per semester in some sections
Humanities 117 - Creativity, Culture, and Society:
Kaleidoscope
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
625 pages of textbook reading per semester
6 pages of supplementary reading per week
2 outside-of-class essays (400 words each) per semester
2 book reviews or reports (optional) (300 words) per semester
1 creative project per semester
1 individual oral presentation (3-5 minutes) per semester
3 essay exams (300 words) per semester
Humanities 120 - Literature and the Cultural Arts
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
100 to 125 pages of reading per week
6 in-class essays (500-750 words each) per semester
1 to 3 oral presentations per semester
daily discussion of readings, art works, architecture, and music
optional attendance at a cultural performance or event (extra credit)
Humanities 125 - Crosscurrents: American Social Values
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6; Math 1
Coursework:
60 to 75 pages (minimum) of reading per week
2 to 3 group presentations per semester
5 in-class essay exams (3-5 pages) per semester
1 essay final exam (2 1/2 hours) per semester
Humanities 135 - Humanities and the World of Work
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
16 to 24 pages of reading per week
6 in-class essays (1-2 pages) per semester
4 outside-of-class essays (2-3 pages) per semester
4 to 5 group presentations (5 minutes) per semester
1 quiz, given orally (1 minute), on each reading assignment; these require true-false, multiple-choice or short-answer written responses
4 essay exams per semester
Italian
101 - Beginning Italian I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
Weekly reading and homework assignments
Lab work (35 minutes minimum) per week
6 chapter quizzes (30 minutes) per week
1 oral exam
A midterm and final exam
Japanese 101 - Beginning Japanese I
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
*Knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial
Coursework:
160 pages of reading per semester
2 to 4 individual or group oral presentations (5 minute) per semester
2 comprehension and dictation exercises (30 minutes) per semester
2 written exams per semester
Outside homework and laboratory work (approximately 15 hours total)
Journalism
101 - Introduction to Mass Communications (also listed as Mass
Communications 101)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
20 to 40 pages of reading per week
journal entries (brief) for every class
2 term or research papers (750 words) per semester
occasional individual oral presentations
5 essay exams per semester
5 multiple-choice exams per semester
unlimited opportunity for extra-credit papers
Students are taught to write on Macintosh computers using a simple word-processing program.
Journalism 102 - Reporting the News (also listed as Mass
Communications 102)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
Up to 50 pages of reading per week
Weekly articles (100-500 words each) Students write both at home and in computer lab
4 short-answer and multiple choice quizzes
A midterm exam
A final exam
Journalism 106 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (also
listed as Mass Communications 106)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
5 to 20 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 lab reports (in-class practice) per week
7 to 8 outside-of-class essays/news stories (50-100 words each) per semester
3 to 4 video (shoot, script and edit) news packages (1-1/2 to 3 minutes) per semester
3 to 4 multiple-choice/true-false exams per semester
Journalism 107 - Magazine Writing (also listed as Mass
Communications 107)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 30 pages of reading per week
4 outside-of-class articles (3-5 pages) per semester
Various short writing assignments, including query letters
'New' Journalism 110 - Photojournalism
Skills Expected: Reading 5-7; Writing 5-7; Listening-speaking 5-7; Math
2
Coursework
15-25 pages per chapter; 14-16 chapters from text per semester; 10-12 grade reading level
2-3 lab reports, 1 page each; student will analyze what they learned from in-class photo exercises
8-10 outside-of-class (1 page or less) per semester (1 query letter and 6-10 photo captions
3 exams: (1 short answer; 1 multi-choice; 1 true-false)
1 oral report on the career of a photojournalist. Students will present
their photos to the class for
group
review and will read their captions for the photos. Students will
participate in critique of each
other's
work during class.
Other: Students need to grasp concepts
of fractions, decimals, and multiplication of these to understand how
to calculate increase/decrease in exposure. Students need to read timers and
graduated beakers in
photo lab. Instructions are clearly posted in photo lab for use of all
equipment.
Students will photograph 2-3 in-class exercises designed to build basic
skills. Students will photograph
5-6 projects on their own time (requiring 2-10+ hours, depending on
project). Two of the projects
will be multi-photo projects of 3-10 photos which tell a story. Students
will also do photo assignments
for the school newspaper, El Vaquero.
During the course students will learn basic black-and-white film development
and printing, and will be
introduced to basic Photoshop use for photojournalism.
Creating photos with strong visual impact and story telling content is the
emphasis of this course.
Korean
101 -
Beginning Korean I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
Weekly reading and homework assignments - 25-30 pages per week
Lab reports (descriptive) - 6 per semester, 3 hours each
In-class essays - 9 pages per week
Book reviews or reports - extra credit to substitute for lab work
Field trips - Korean town - 6 per semester, 1 page written
A midterm - one essay and final exam
Other: Drills, vocabulary drills, group presentations - 2 times a week
Mass Communications
101 - Introduction to Mass
Communication (also listed as Journalism 101)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-Speaking 5; Math 1
Coursework:
20-40 pages of reading per week
2 term or research papers (750 words) per semester
3 quizzes per semester
2 exams per semester
Optional, extra-credit field trips
Optional, extra-credit Supplemental Instructional
Mathematics 100 - College Algebra
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (problem-solving, 20 to 30 problems)
3 to 6 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lab available for further explorations
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 101 - Intermediate Algebra
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 4
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (20 to 40 problems)
5 to 8 problem-solving exams per semester
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 102 - Trigonometry
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (problem-solving, 20 to 30 problems)
3 to 6 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lab available for further explorations
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 103/103H - Calculus and Analytic Geometry/Honors
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 6
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (problem-solving, 15 to 30 problems)
5 to 6 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lab reports may be assigned (1 to 2 pages each), 1 to 2 per chapter
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 110 - Precalculus
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (problem-solving, 20 to 30 problems)
6 to 8 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lab available for further explorations
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 111 - Finite Mathematics
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (15 to 30 problems)
6 to 8 problem-solving exams per semester
Mathematics 112 - Calculus for Business
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments
6 to 8 exams per semester
computer lab reports may be assigned (1 to 2 pages each), 1 to 2 per chapter
Mathematics 135 - Liberal Arts Mathematics
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (10 to 15 problems)
3 to 5 problem-solving exams per semester
term paper/project may be assigned
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 136 - Statistics
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 5
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (15 to 30 problems)
3 to 5 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lab reports may be assigned (1 to 2 pages each), 1 to 2 per chapter
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 140 - Plane Geometry
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 4
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (15 to 30 problems)
4 to 6 problem-solving exams per semester
Mathematics 141 - Beginning Algebra
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 3
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (20 to 40 problems)
6 to 8 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lessons (tutorial) may be assigned
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 145 - Elementary Algebra I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 2+
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (20 to 40 problems)
6 to 8 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lessons (tutorial) may be assigned
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 151 - Basic Arithmetic
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (30 to 50 problems)
weekly problem-solving exams
computer lessons (tutorial) may be assigned, 4 to 12 per chapter
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 152 - Basic Mathematics
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (30 to 50 problems)
4 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lessons (tutorial) may be assigned, 4 to 12 per chapter
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 153 - Pre-algebra
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 2
Coursework:
daily homework assignments (20 to 40 problems)
2 to 4 problem-solving exams per semester
computer lessons (tutorial) may be assigned
video tapes available for review
Mathematics 190 - Overcoming Math Anxiety
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 to 20 pages of daily reading
daily worksheets on discussion questions
daily homework assignments (10 to 15 problems or written responses)
1 problem-solving/written-responses exam per semester
Media Arts
101 - Introduction to
Video Production
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
260 pages of reading per semester
3 video and audio scripts (1-3 pages) per semester
1 performance as director and crew member in studio (6-9 hours total) per semester
Media Arts 107 - Introduction to Audio Production
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 80 pages of reading per semester
2 audio scripts (1 page) per semester
4 individual performances of audio recording assignments (listening to voice and music levels) per semester
Media Arts 111 - Interactive Multimedia (Formerly Television
111, also
listed as Computer Science Information Systems 111)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
25 to 50 pages of reading per semester
daily note-taking on lectures
Learning in course is demonstrated by performance.
Music 101 - Music Fundamentals
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 2
Coursework:
2 to 10 pages of reading per week
1 math-related homework assignment (3-6 pages) per week
3 to 5 tests per semester (1 hour) including short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Students will be assigned coursework involving problem solving, memorization, and concept application as they apply to writing and understanding music fundamentals.
Music 102 - Fundamentals for Music Majors
Skills Expected: Reading 4+; Writing 3+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 2
Coursework:
9 to 15 pages of reading per week
3 computer-assisted practice sessions in music lab (10-20 minutes each)
daily in-class response to teacher's questions
8 short-answer exams per semester
Music 104 - Musicianship I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
8 to 12 pages of reading per week
in-class skill demonstrations each class
daily exercises in singing music at sight
demonstration of rhythmic skills (each class)
harmonic/melodic dictation (each class)
individual singing, clapping, and counting rhythms (each class)
board work and individual skill demonstrations (each class)
Music 107 - Harmony I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
10 to 15 pages of reading per week
individual and group involvement and presentations during class demonstrating acquired musical skills
Student will be assigned coursework involving problem solving, memorization, and concept application as they apply to music compositional techniques.
Music 110 - Music/Art Appreciation (also listed as
Art 110)
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5; Math 2
Coursework:
1 concert/museum report (2-5 pages) per semester
in-class participation each period
2 to 5 essay exams (4 pages) per semester
2 short-answer exams (1/2 page) per semester
2 to 5 multiple-choice exams (50-60 questions) per semester
Music 120 - Music Appreciation
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
15 to 30 pages of reading per week
class notes to be taken each period
3 concert reports (1-2 pages) per semester (each requires concert attendance)
2 reports (1 to 2 pages) per semester (each requires student to view selected video)
in-class participation each period
1 essay exam (1 page) per semester
5 multiple-choice exams (40-50 questions) per semester
Music 125 - History and Literature
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
15 to 45 pages of textbook reading per week
1 to 3 pages of reading from library reference books per week
class notes to be taken each period
6 concert reports (1-2 pages) per semester (each requires concert attendance)
1 individual oral presentation (10 minutes) per semester
in-class participation each period
2 essay exams (1 page) per semester
4 to 5 multiple-choice exams (50-60 questions) per semester
Music 126 - History and Literature
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
15 to 45 pages of textbook reading per week
1 to 3 pages of reading from library reference books per week
class notes to be taken each period
3 concert reports (1-2 pages) per semester (each requires concert attendance)
3 video reports (1 to 2 pages) per semester (each requires student to view selected video)
1 individual oral presentation (10 minutes) per semester
in-class participation each period
2 essay exams (1 page) per semester
4 to 5 multiple-choice exams (50-60 questions) per semester
Music 128 - Music of America
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 2
Coursework:
15 to 30 pages of textbook reading per week
class notes to be taken each period
3 concert reports (1-2 pages) per semester (each requires concert attendance)
in-class participation each period
1 essay exam (1 page) per semester
5 multiple-choice exams (40-50 questions) per semester
Music 129 - Commercial Voice
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5+;
Math 2
Coursework:
Learning/memorizing 6 songs per semester
8 to 10 journal entries (short paragraphs) per week
1 resume required
1 individual oral presentation (singing) per week
1 solo performance in class (3-5 pages) per week
1 to 2 essay exams per semester
1 to 2 multiple-choice exams per semester
1 to 2 true-false exams per semester
Music 135 - Voice Training I
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
10 to 50 pages of reading per semester
read music daily, number of pages varies
daily journal entries, number of pages varies
4 concert reports per semester
8 solo performances per semester
2 short-answer/essay exams per semester
Music 140 - Applied Music
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
2 to 9 pages of reading from reference books per semester
class notes are to be taken each period
3 to 4 individual oral presentations (4-8 minutes) per semester
in-class participation during recital discussion each class
Applied Music students study privately and perform in a recital class.
Music 141 - Concert Band
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
no text required (this is a performance ensemble)
in-class participation during rehearsals
1 to 2 performances per semester
Music 144 - Woodwind Ensemble
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
no text required (this is a performance ensemble)
in-class participation during rehearsals
1 to 2 performances per semester
Music 145 - Brass Ensemble
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
no text required (this is a performance ensemble)
in-class participation during rehearsals
1 to 2 performances per semester
Music 152 - String Ensemble
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
no text required (this is a performance ensemble)
in-class participation during rehearsals
1 to 2 performances per semester
Music 156 - Classical Guitar I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
60 pages of textbook reading per semester
60 pages of notated music reading per semester
30 to 60 pages of (taking) lecture notes per semester
1 individual question-and-answer test per week
1 to 2 individual or group playing of music per week
8 math-related homework assignments (1-2 pages involving music concepts) per semester 2 essay exams (3-4 pages) per semester
2 short-answer exams (3-4 pages) per semester
Music 160 - Piano I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 2
Coursework:
7 pages of textbook reading per semester
daily journal entries
1 to 2 lab reports per semester
listening to recorded performances (length varies)
4 to 6 exams including short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
daily practice on piano
Nursing Science
200 - Nursing Perspectives
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 5+
Coursework:
60 to 90 pages of reading per week
familiarity with computers, internet, and able to use
computer assisted learning
software with minimal guidance
written term or research paper
quizzes with multiple choice, true-false or short answer or essay questions
multiple choice and short answer exams
Nursing Science 205 - Essentials of Medication
Administration
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 5+
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week
15 to 20 pages of dosage calculation practice exercises per week
weekly quizzes with application of concepts and ratio proportion calculations
multiple choice exams
must pass dosage calculation exam to pass course
Nursing Science 210 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6; Math 5+
Coursework:
40 to 50 pages of reading per week
multiple choice exams
written activities to include weekly written assignments from clinical setting
completion of written assessment paper on a healthy adult
Nursing Science 213 - Medical Surgical Nursing III
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6; Math 5+
Coursework:
50 to 60 pages of reading per week
4-5 research assignments, one from Internet
4 unit examinations, multiple choice and short answer
1 multiple choice comprehensive final examination
1 dosage calculation examination
Nursing Science 217 - LVN/RN Bridge
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6; Math 5+
Coursework:
50 pages of reading per class session
satisfactory completion of dosage competency examination required
2 quizzes, midterm and final
nursing care plan assignment
use of software programs in the Nursing Skills lab
one to two internet research assignments
journal summary assignment
Nursing Science 222 - Psychiatric
Nursing
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6; Math 3
Coursework:
25 pages of reading per week
5 short answer essay quizzes
2 out of class essays
2 50 item multiple choice examinations and a comprehensive multiple choice final
2 vocabulary quizzes
3 patient care plans
ability to successfully lead/co-lead a patient group
Oceanography 115
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week
3 to 4 midterm exams and one final, including multiple choice, short answer and essay
Oceanography 116 - Oceanography Lab
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5; Math 2+
Coursework:
Exercises involving observation, memorization, 2 and 3-D visualization, simple
algebra,
problem solving
Field trips may be required (with option to do other work, if not possible
for student)
Attendance in lab is mandatory
[Skill levels expressed are considered a minimum for academic success. Students should expect differences in assignments and exams depending on instructor preferences].
Philosophy 117 - Introduction to Logic
Skills Expected: Reading 6+; Writing 6+; Listening-speaking
6+; Math 1
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week
3 to 5 essay exams per semester
3 to 5 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
Photography 101 - Introduction to Photography
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
Students will shoot, print, and drymount 4-8 black and white photographic assignments throughout the semester. All assignments require effective use of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical elements. Outside classroom hours are required for photographic assignments.
The hours shooting each assignment will vary from student to student (2 hours or more), and according to conceptual, aesthetic, and technical complexities. Students may be required to reshoot an assignment due to conceptual, aesthetic and/or technical problems. According to the complexity of the assignment, lab time for printing and finishing varies from 1-3 weeks. Some extra lab time may be necessary in order to complete an assignment.
Comprehension of formalist theories, technical information, and information outlining photo department policies, handling of chemicals and lab equipment, processing and printing procedures are required. Reading assignments from the text supplements most lectures and assignments given in the course. Lab procedures are always posted throughout the lab facility; students are responsible for this information with every lab session.
2-8 group critiques (4 to 12 hours) per semester
1-to-1 (student and instructor) classroom discussion, frequency varies
2 to 4 exams including essay and short-answer questions (1-3 hours) per semester
Skills required: comprehension of aesthetic and technical theories; math skills using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; comprehension of the quantity of light according to aperture and shutter settings, and its relationship to photographic film and paper density; ability to read millimeters, ounces, fahrenheit, timers and relate it to lab procedures.
Physical Science 131 - General Physical Science
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
read 4 pages from text per class session
1 lab report per week (1 to 2 pages)
4 exams per semester involving short-answer and essay questions
Math skills are required.
Physics 101/101H - Engineering Physics/Honors
Engineering Physics
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 7
Coursework:
1 math-related lab report (4 pages) per week
1 math-related homework assignment (10 pages) per week
5 math-based exams per semester
Skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and concept application required. Math skills are required.
Physics 105 - General Physics
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 4+;
Math 6
Coursework:
15 pages of reading per week
1 math-based lab report per week involving data analysis
1 math-based homework assignment per week involving concept applications and problem-solving
4 math-based exams per semester involving concept applications and problem-solving
1 math-based final exam involving concept applications and problem-solving
Math skills in algebra and trigonometry are required.
Physics 110 - Introduction to Physics
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 3
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
1 math-based homework assignment (15 questions) per week, involving concept application 5 math-based exams per semester involving concept application
Math skills in elementary algebra are required.
[Skill levels expressed are considered a minimum for academic success. Students should expect differences in assignments and exams depending on instructor preferences].
Political Science 101
- Introduction to Government
Skills expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
30-40 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (12 pages) or 2 short term or research papers (6 pages)
5 essay or multiple-choice/true-false exams per semester
some sections have in-class quizzes and/or collaborative learning exercises
Political Science 103/103H - Introduction to World Politics/Honors
Introduction to World Politics
Skills expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
30-35 pages of reading per week
4-6 essay or multiple-choice/true-false exams per semester
some sections require short papers, group presentations and/or collaborative learning exercises
Political Science 105 - American Political Ideals
Skills expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
20-30 pages of reading per week
3 multiple-choice/true-false essay or combination exams per semester
some sections require short papers, current event knowledge and/or collaborative learning exercises
Political Science 106 - American State and Local Government
Skills expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of reading per week
2 multiple-choice/true-false and/or essay exams per semester
some sections require class participation and/or collaborative learning exercises
[Skill levels expressed are considered a minimum for academic success. Students should expect differences in assignments and exams depending on instructor preferences].
Psychology 101/101H - General Psychology/Honors
General Psychology
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
1 reading per week (80-100 pages)
1 journal entries per week (1 page)
1 book review or report per semester (3-5 pages)
1 term or research paper per semester (5-10 pages)
weekly in-class participation:
1 individual oral presentation per semester (15-20 minutes)
1 group presentation per
semester (15-20 minutes)
1 -5 essay exams per semester (8-10 pages)
1-5 short-answer exams per semester (3-5 pages)
multiple-choice exams (50-75 items) per
semester (5-8 pages)
Math skills required to compute grades: (ie. Addition, Subtraction, Multiply, Division)
Computing grades (4-8 per semester)
Psychology 106 - Developmental Psychology
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
40 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (5-10 pages) per semester
weekly in-class participation
5 multiple-choice exams (50-100 items) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 108 - The Psychology of Loss Experience
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
15 pages of reading per week
weekly journal entries (250-300 words)
weekly in-class participation
4 exams (20% essay/80% multiple-choice questions) per semester
In the absence of a text which addresses issues necessary to an applied course in Loss, Death and Grief, students are forced to an extraordinary level of reliance on their lecture-based notes.
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 109 - Introduction to Gerontology
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
20 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (8-10 pages) per semester
weekly in-class participation
4 exams (20% essay/80% multiple-choice questions) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 110 - The Psychology of Personal and Social
Adjustment
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
30 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (8-10 pages) per semester
weekly in-class participation
4 exams (20% essay/80% multiple-choice questions) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 113 - Psychology of Women
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 2
Coursework:
60 pages of reading per week
2 to 4 pages of journal entries per week
1 book review or report per semester
1 term or research paper per semester
1 individual oral presentation per semester
weekly in-class participation
4 exams (60-70% essay/30-40% multiple-choice questions) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 114 - Psychology of Human Communication
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
25 pages of reading per week
1 term or research paper (8-10 pages) per semester
weekly in-class participation
4 exams (20% essay/80% multiple-choice questions) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Psychology 131 - Marriage and Intimate Relationships (also listed as
Sociology 131)
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
25 pages of reading per week
1 to 2 pages of journal entries per week
1 book review or report (3-5 pages) per semester
1 term or research paper (8-10 pages) per semester
weekly in-class participation
5 exams (25% essay/75% multiple-choice questions) per semester
Math skills are required to calculate grades.
Real Estate 101 - Real Estate Principles
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 3
Coursework:
30 pages of reading per week
2 individual oral presentations (5 minutes each) per semester
10 quizzes per semester
3 exams per semester, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions
1 math-based exam (1 page) per month
Math skills in addition, subtraction and light algebra are required.
Russian 101 -
Elementary Russian I
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
*Course is taught completely in Russian; knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial.
Coursework:
2 to 3 pages of reading per week
7 to 8 outside-of-class compositions in Russian (1 page) per semester
6 individual oral presentations in Russian per semester
Social Science
121 - Ethnic and Racial Minorities
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 3 reading assignments per week of newspaper/magazine articles
optional book reviews or reports (5-7 pages)
optional term or research papers (10-15 pages)
rare individual oral presentations
rare group presentations
4 exams per semester, including essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Social Science 131 - Introduction to Social Science
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 1
Coursework:
30 to 60 pages of reading per week
3 essay exams per semester
Social Science 132 - Introduction to Social Science
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
4+; Math 1
Coursework:
30 to 60 pages of reading per week
book reviews or reports may be done for extra credit
1 short paper (4 pages) per semester
individual oral presentations may be done for extra credit
4 group presentations (brief) per semester
4 multiple-choice exams (40 questions) per semester
Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 pages of reading per week
1 writing (at least) (2 pages) per week
1 journal entry (2 pages) per week
1 in-class essay (2 pages) per week
1 outside-of-class essay (2-3 pages) per week
1 to 2 book reports (4-5 pages) per semester
1 term or research paper (8-12 pages) per semester
feedback on movies, etc. (2-3 pages) once a month
2 individual oral presentations (5 pages) per semester
2 to 3 group presentations (5-8 pages) per semester
final exam is mixed format, including essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Sociology 131 - Marriage and Intimate Relationships (also listed as
Psychology 131)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
40 to 45 pages of reading per week
1 journal entry assignment (2 pages) per week
1 in-class essay (1-2 pages) per week
1 outside-of-class essay (1-2 pages) per week
1 to 2 book reports (5-6 pages each) per semester
1 term or research paper (8-12 pages) per semester
2 or more individual oral presentations (5 pages) per semester
2 to 3 group presentations (5-8 pages) per semester
final exam is mixed format, including essay, short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Note: If this is a telecourse, an extra work assignment will be given. Students will also be required to view a TV series once a week.
Spanish 101 - Beginning Spanish I
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
(Course is taught completely in Spanish; knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial.
Coursework:
5 to 10 pages of reading per week
1 hour per week of lab exercises is recommended
4 to 5 homework exercises (2 pages) per week
daily in-class conversation (50 minutes)
12 short-answer exams (2-3 pages) per semester
2 multiple-choice exams (10-12 pages) per semester
Spanish 115 - Spanish for the Spanish-Speaking I
Skills Expected: Reading 5*; Writing 5*; Listening-speaking
5*; Math 1
(Course is taught completely in Spanish; knowledge of grammar (in English or other language) is beneficial.
Coursework:
10 to 15 pages of reading per week
2 in-class essays (1-2 pages) per semester
4 outside-of-class essays (1-2 pages) per semester
daily chapter exercises (2-3 pages)
2 essay exams per semester
10 short-answer exams (2-3 pages) per semester
2 multiple-choice exams (12-15 pages) per semester
Speech
Communications 100 - Interpersonal Communication
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 40 pages of reading per week
1 oral report (2-4 minutes) per semester
1 oral report (4-7 minutes) per semester
1 oral report (3-5 minutes) per semester
varying number of small group and large group (class-sized) discussions
1 true-false/multiple choice exam per semester
Speech Communications 101 - Public Speaking
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 30 pages of reading per week
At least 4 graded speeches per semester
Various individual and group assignments per semester
Various written assignments which may include outlines, essays and exams
2-4 objective written tests per semester
Speech Communications 103 - Group Discussion
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 6; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
15 to 30 pages of reading per week
Written homework including, but not limited to, group presentation research, journals and papers
2 to 5 written objective tests per semester
2 to 5 individual oral presentations (5-30 minutes) per semester
2 or more group presentations (30 minutes) per semester
At least 10 class discussions per semester
A midterm and final exam
Speech Communications 105 - Voice and Diction
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 1
Coursework:
120 to 240 pages of reading per semester
4 to 6 individual oral presentations (3-5 minutes) per semester
2 multiple choice exams per semester
2 true-false exams per semester
'New' Speech 111
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 6
Coursework
5-10 pages of reading (10-12) per semester
3-4 multiple choice exams per semester
3-4 true-false exams per semester
Other: 3-4 outlines of 2-3 pages each (3-4 per semester)
Individual oral presentations 3-5, 4-6 minutes each (3-4 per semester)
Student Development 100 - College Orientation
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 1;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of textbook or 2 to 5 pages of handout reading per class hour
1 student education plan per semester (significant time required)
25% of class time devoted to participation in class activities
1 short writing exercise per course
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills are required for GPA computation.
Student Development 102 - Assessment Orientation - Disabled
Students
Skills Expected: Reading 1; Writing 1; Listening-speaking 1;
Math 1
Coursework:
Student Development 102 is a course designed to assess eligibility for special classes and services for students with learning disabilities, communication disabilities, and acquired brain injuries. Emphasis is placed on completion of an individual in-depth assessment to identify strengths and limitations. The course provides an orientation to services designed to accommodate for disability, thereby providing equal access.
Student Development 103 - College Orientation for
International Students
Skills Expected: Reading 2+; Writing 2+; Listening-speaking
2+; Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of textbook plus 2 to 5 pages of handout reading per week
2 student educational plans (1 page each) (requires substantial time) per semester
2 (5 minutes) individual oral presentations per semester
Student Development 125 - Career Planning
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of handout reading per week
2 reference books to be consulted per semester
6 in-class group projects/discussions (20 minutes) per semester
1 oral information interview and written report (2 pages)
2 occupational research papers (4 pages)
2 in-class research papers (10 pages)
2 outside-of-class research papers (10 pages)
1 individual oral presentation report/interview results (1 page)
2 group presentations work activities/situations (2 pages)
5 check lists/inventories (2-3 pages)
5 surveys/interpretation (2-3 pages)
1 take-home final/essay (1-5 pages) per semester
1 final essay/presentation (1 page) per semester
6 essay exams (1-2 pages) per semester
Student Development 126 - Job Search Strategies
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of reading per week
3 outside-of-class essays (resume, cover letter, information, interview) (1-2 pages)
1 information interview/speech (50% of class time) per week
group presentations, discussions, (amount varies) exercises and sharing (25% of class time)
videotaped interviews (6 hours) per semester (25% of class time)
1 evaluated peer interview per semester
1 final essay per semester
Student Development 127 - Major Exploration
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
4 pages of reading per week
1 research paper (1 major) in Career Center on computer (2-3 hours) per semester
2 assessment check lists and inventories (2-3 pages) per week
group discussions and presentations (10% of class time) of end-of-course summary of tentative major
1 essay exam (1 page summary) per semester
Student Development 141 - Learning Skills
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 2;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 pages of handout reading per week
1 in-class short-answer or journal entry per week
1 outside-of-class short-answer or journal entry per class hour
1 individual oral presentation (3 minutes) per semester
1 group presentation (3 minutes) per semester
1 final assessment/short-answer test
Student Development 142 - Study Skills
Skills Expected: Reading 3; Writing 3; Listening-speaking 3;
Math 1
Coursework:
These mini courses are different from other regular courses taught in a classroom. Students go through the booklets with audio tapes at their own pace. There are 2 tapes with each booklet. Students should finish one booklet approximately every 2 weeks.
15 pages of reading per week
post-test given after each of 10 booklets, including short-answer and multiple-choice questions
Student Development 144 - Improving College Performance
Skills Expected: Reading 2; Writing 2; Listening-speaking 2;
Math 1
Coursework:
10 pages of reading per week
2 to 3 pages of handout reading per week
1 lab report (1-3 pages) per week
1 in-class essay (1 page) per week
1 outside-of class essay (1-2 pages) per week
1 resource paper (1 page) per week for 10 weeks
1 individual oral presentation (5 minutes) per semester
2 to 3 group presentations (5 minutes) per semester
participation in group oral work, 2 to 3 times per week
1 final assessment per semester including short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions (1-4 pages) demonstrating skills learned
Student Development 145 - Academic and Life Success
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
20 to 30 pages of weekly reading per semester
5 to 16 journal entries (1/2 to 1 page) per semester
2 (minimum) in-class essays (1 page) per semester
2 (minimum) outside-of-class essays (1 page) per semester
1 term or research paper (may be required or optional) (3-5 pages) per semester
1 Student Education Plan form (1 page-significant time required) per semester
1 to 2 individual oral presentations (3-5 minutes) per semester
weekly group discussions/exercises and sharing (30% of class time)
4 to 5 essays on section, midterm and final exams
weekly mixed-format quizzes, including short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions
Student Development 150 - Tutor Training
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5+; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 3+
Note: It is recommended that the instructor approve the skills level.
Coursework:
12 to 32 pages of reading per semester
1 to 2 pages of handout reading as needed
25 journal entries per semester
2 to 3 lab reports (1-3 pages) per semester
4 to 6 in-class essays ("1 minute") per semester
2 outside-of-class essays (1 page) per semester
book reviews or reports optional
1 term or research paper (2-3 pages) per semester
individual oral presentations per semester
6 to 8 group presentations per semester
If invited to division meeting, make 5-minute presentation (1 time).
Student Development 155 - Supplemental Instruction Training
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1 Instructor approval required.
Coursework:
2 to 3 pages of reading per handout; 1 handout per meeting
1 outside-of-class essay (1-2 pages) per semester
1 oral book review or report per week
1 group presentation per week
Students are expected to meet weekly to discuss workshops that they facilitate. Problem-solving, study skills, communication in small groups, and other topics will be introduced. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and apply critical thinking skills of an analytical nature to assignments.
Student Development 165 - Stress Management
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
6 to 8 pages of manual/handout reading per week
1 term or research paper (3-6 pages) per semester
weekly group reports (3-5 minutes per person)
Technical Education 142 - Technical Mathematics I
Skills Expected: Reading 4; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 3
Coursework:
10 to 12 pages of reading per semester
occasional individual oral presentations
2 to 3 pages of math-related homework per week
4 math-based quizzes (1-3 pages) per semester involving problem solving
1 midterm and 1 final math-based exam (1-3 pages) per semester involving problem solving Extensive use of calculators and basic math skills are required.
Theatre Arts 101 - Introduction to Theatre, Television and
Motion Pictures
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
5 pages of reading per week
5 outside-of-class essays per semester
1 term or research paper per semester
optional individual oral presentations
5 essay exams per semester
2 short-answer, multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
Theatre Arts 102 - Theatre History
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
5 pages of reading per week
5 outside-of-class essays (2-3 pages) per semester
2 term or research papers (10+ pages) per semester
optional individual oral presentations
7 to 8 short-answer/essay exams per semester
Theatre Arts 103 - Fundamentals of Acting (Vocal
Interpretation)
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
14 to 20 pages of reading per week
1 play script reading assignment (4-6 pages) per week
2 lab reports (4-15 pages) per semester
2 in-class essays (2-4 pages) per semester
2 outside-of-class essays (1-4 pages) per semester
2 book reviews or reports (1-4 pages) per semester
must see 3 theatre productions per semester (and write report of 1-4 pages)
6 scene and monologue performances per semester
2 short-answer exams per semester
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
Theatre Arts 105 - Theatre Arts Workshops
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
1 journal entry (2-3 pages) per week
participation in 2 to 3 play productions per semester
Theatre Arts 107 - Drama Heritage
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 4;
Math 1
Coursework:
5 pages of reading per week
5 outside-of-class essays (2-3 pages) per semester
2 term or research papers (10+ pages) per semester
12 group presentations per semester
8 short-answer/essay exams per semester
5 multiple-choice or true-false exams per semester
Theatre Arts 109 - Stage Make-Up
Skills Expected: Reading 5+; Writing 5; Listening-speaking
5+; Math 1
Coursework:
8 to 15 pages of reading per week
1 journal entry (1-3 pages) per week
2 to 3 play reviews (1-3 pages) per semester
2 essay exams per semester
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
Theatre Arts 123 - Stage Costume Design Workshop
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 5;
Math 1
Coursework:
2 to 10 pages of reading per week
3 outside-of-class essays (8-12 pages) per semester
1 design portfolio (12-15 pages) per semester
1 essay exam per semester
4 multiple-choice exams per semester
Theatre Arts 131 - Technical Stage
Skills Expected: Reading 5; Writing 5; Listening-speaking 4+;
Math 2+
Coursework:
hands-on scenic construction class involves many skills
2 book reviews or reports per semester
13 to 17 math-related assignments involving problem solving per semester
15 to 16 multiple-choice or true-false quizzes per semester
Math skills in addition, subtraction, fractions, algebra, and geometry are helpful.
Welding 117 - Introduction to Welding
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
2 reading assignments per semester (each 25 to 30 pages in length)
20 practical welding exercises per semester (1 to 2 per week)
1 midterm exam (30 short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions)
1 final (30 short-answer, multiple-choice, and true-false questions)
Math skills in addition and subtraction are required.
Welding 121 - Occupational Welding
Skills Expected: Reading 6; Writing 4; Listening-speaking 6;
Math 2
Coursework:
6 reading and homework assignments per semester (15 to 20 pages each)
25 to 30 practical welding exercises per semester (1 to 2 per week)
occasional quizzes (3 to 4 pages each) with short-answer, multiple-choice and true-false questions)
Math skills in addition and subtraction are required.