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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2014-15 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Engineering
  

  • EGR 210 - Statics

    3

    This course will provide student opportunities to apply Newton’s Laws to engineering problems in statics. The free-body diagram method is emphasized. Topics include vector algebra, force, moment of force, couples, static equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, shear and moment diagrams, friction, properties of areas, centroids, moment of inertia, flexible cables, screws, bearings and belts.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of PHY 171; Concurrent enrollment in or completion of MAT 291


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English
  

  • ENG 050 - Preparation for College Reading I

    3

    Required for students who place between 33 to 43 on the CPT reading placement test. Emphasis is placed on improving basic reading comprehension skills, such as understanding main ideas and the organization of details. Attention is also given to the development of essential word attack and vocabulary skills. Course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or through the Flexible Studies Department. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs.

    Note(s): A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 055.


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  • ENG 055 - Preparation for College Reading II

    3

    Required for students who place between 44 to 55 on the CPT reading placement test. Designed to develop basic skills in analyzing informational literature. Emphasis is placed on strategies for improving literacy and retention with special attention given to vocabulary building and the development of literal and inferential reading skills. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or through the Flexible Studies Department. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 050 with a C- or better.
    Note(s): This course requires a weekly 50-minute lab in addition to the class meeting times.


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  • ENG 060 - Preparation for College Reading III

    3

    Required for students who place from 56 to 67 on the CPT reading placement test. Designed to prepare students for college-level reading. Students will be taught strategies for improving vocabulary and reading comprehension, with an emphasis on academic reading and study reading techniques. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or through the Flexible Studies Department. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate program.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 055 with a C- or better.
    Note(s): This course requires a weekly 50-minute lab in addition to the class meeting times.


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  • ENG 065 - English Fundamentals

    6

    English Fundamentals is required for all students placing into it on the Placement Test Writing Sample. This course offers an intensive review of strategies for improving literacy by combining reading for fluency and comprehension with writing paragraphs that are clear, organized, and grammatically correct. This course meets for 6 hours each week. Students will take the CPT Reading Comprehension Test to determine subsequent reading placement. Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs.

    Note(s): A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 071.


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  • ENG 070 - Basic Writing-ELL

    3

    Basic Writing- ELL is for students who have placed into the course by exam or completed ELL 055 and ELL 075. This course includes paragraph development, sentence skills, grammar and mechanics, developing ideas, and writing and rewriting short essays with special attention to those areas that cause problems for non-native speakers of English in preparation for ENG 101. Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 055, ELL 075 and ELL 085; or placement by exam.
    Recommendation(s): Concurrent enrollment in ELL 076
    Note(s): A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 101.


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  • ENG 071 - Basic Writing

    3

    Basic Writing is required for all students placed into the course based on the placement exam or passing into it from English Fundamentals. This course includes paragraph development, sentence skills, grammar and mechanics, developing ideas, and writing and rewriting short essays in preparation for ENG 101. Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 065; or completion of ELL 055 and ELL 075; or placement by exam.
    Note(s): A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 101.


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  • ENG 075 - Academic Reading

    3

    Designed for students who, although they may understand what they read, need to refine their skills. The primary focus of the course is on learning to read analytically and critically. Attention is given to fluency, retention, and the development of higher level reading and critical thinking skills. Credits earned in this course will apply to MCC career and certificate programs, but will not be accepted in the following transfer programs: Business Administration Transfer, Business Education Transfer, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences Concentrations (Communications, Fine and Performing Arts, Life Science, Physical Science), Computer Science Transfer, Engineering Science Transfer.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060.
    Recommendation(s): For students scoring from 68 to 75 on the CPT reading placement test.


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  • ENG 080 - Academic Reading for Science and Health

    3

    This self-paced course was designed to give students in the Science/Health programs opportunities to use scientific readings and vocabulary to familiarize them with material in their chosen fields. It will help them to score a 75 or better on the CPT. For students who, although they may understand what they read, need to refine their skills. The primary focus of the course is on learning to read analytically and critically. Attention is given to fluency, retention, and the development of higher level reading and critical thinking skills. Credits earned in this course will apply to MCC career and certificate programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060.
    Recommendation(s): For students scoring from 68 to 75 on the CPT Reading Placement Test.


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  • ENG 091 - Reading, Writing, and Reasoning I

    6

    Reading, Writing and Reasoning I (RWRI) is a 6 credit integrated reading, writing, and critical thinking course that includes a one hour weekly workshop. It builds a foundation of skills and strategies to prepare students for college, the workplace, and beyond. Students will learn to read closely and apply a variety of reading strategies to mostly non-fiction texts while integrating analytical writing through exploration, practice and revision. Students will write at least four complete essays that use the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing for an academic audience) to produce college-level writing. Upon successful completion of this course (C- or better) students are eligible to enroll in RWRII. In addition, the departmental exit exam score will determine possible eligibility for Comp I with Writing Skills Seminar (Accelerated Learning Program) or Composition I.


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  • ENG 092 - Reading, Writing, and Reasoning II

    6

    Reading, Writing, and Reasoning II (RWRII) is a 6 credit integrated reading, writing, and critical thinking course that includes a one hour weekly workshop. It deepens and solidifies literacy skills and strategies for meeting the rigorous demands of academic work. Students will read, evaluate, and analyze college level non-fiction. Students will write at least four complete essays that demonstrate Standard English conventions and format as well as coherent structure and an analytical understanding of readings. Students who complete the course with a C- or better and meet current departmental exit standards are eligible to enroll in Composition I with Writing Skills Seminar (Accelerated Learning Program) or Composition I.


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  • ENG 099 - Writing Skills Seminar

    3


     

    This course is for students who have placed into ENG 071 with a score of 68 or higher on the reading placement test but would like to earn degree-credit for ENG 101. Students will learn to identify and correct grammatical errors and develop college level reading and writing skills and other strategies for success that will enable them to be successful in a linked ENG 101 and other college level courses. In order to pass ENG 099, all students enrolled in ENG 099 must also pass an in-class writing final exam which will be assessed by two other instructors in addition to the course instructor. By registering for this course, the student will also be registered in a linked ENG 101 taught by the same instructor. ENG 099 is a non-degree credit course and is not transferable.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above 67 on the reading portion of the CPT; placement into ENG 071; and concurrent enrollment in a linked ENG 101.
    Corequisite(s): Enrollment in a linked ENG 101
    Note(s): Students must pass both ENG 099 and ENG 101 with a C- or better to receive three degree credits for ENG 101. Three non-degree credits will be earned for ENG 099. Students may pass ENG 099 without passing ENG 101, which would make them eligible for ENG 101 the following semester.


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  • ENG 100 - Explorations: The Criminal Mind

    3


    This interactive course explores ethics, abnormal disorders, and true crime through an interdisciplinary approach. Students will learn to write in a variety of styles, genres, and perspectives in response to selected topics involving certain personality disorders. Ethical theory, honor codes, and moral decision-making will also be explored. Important college success skills are embedded, which include critical thinking, communication, study skills, and information on college resources.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 055; and eligible for ENG 070 or ENG 071.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.

    Students eligible for ENG 101 are not eligible to enroll in this course.


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  • ENG 101 - English Composition I

    3


    English Composition I includes prewriting, writing, and revising essays of exploration, analysis, argumentation/persuasion, and research. Students write at least 3 papers of 3-5 pages and one position paper of 5-10 pages that requires a thesis and support developed through formal research and documentation. This course emphasizes reading and informal writing as methods through which ideas are developed.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 070 or ENG 071 with a C- or better and completion of ENG 060; or placement by exam.
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENG 102 - English Composition II: An Introduction To Literature

    3


    A continuation of ENG 101, this course is an introduction to literature with an emphasis on learning to write analytical essays through a close reading of fiction, poetry, and drama.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101 with a C- or better.
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENG 110 - The Autobiographical Adventure: Our Lives as Stories

    3


    The study of autobiography and memoir is designed to help us make meaning of our lives. In this course we will be reading great texts that both tell compelling stories and make meaning of those stories. Then, we’ll be taking ideas and techniques from those texts to inspire our own stories. We will be reading selections from works such as Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Frank McCourt’s “Angela’s Ashes,” Mary Karr’s “The Liars Club,” Luis J. Rodriguez’s “La Vida Loca: Gang Days in LA,” James McBride’s “The Color of Water,” Nora Seton’s “The Kitchen Congregation,” and Steven King’s “A Memoir on the Craft of Writing”. We will be researching, developing and shaping our own life stories and responding to the work of others in a workshop format.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENG 111 - Introduction to Chinese Literature

    3


     

    This course will introduce students to China through the literature of classic texts, poetry and novels, and by exploring the influences of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Communism, students will gain a broad perspective on the importance of ritual, familial relations, community and the self in the Chinese world.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature


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  • ENG 113 - Classics Of Children’s Literature

    3


    A survey of children’s books from nursery rhymes through modern fiction for young adults. Concentrating on a core of classic children’s books, the course treats texts and illustrations to determine how literature helps the child deal with the world.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): Course will include methods for reading literature to children and fostering children’s language and literacy development. Service-Learning placements will be available to aspiring teachers who wish to practice in school settings the skills learned in this course.

    Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 115 - Family Matters In Literature, Television And Advertising

    3

    A study of the literature and media that affect 21st century views of the family and our place in it. We will read literature by and about parents and children, and husbands and wives, as well as other family relationships. In addition, the course will examine how media such as MTV and modern domestic comedies influence our perceptions of family, and how advertisements and films reinforce these perceptions.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 055 and ENG 065.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 117 - History of Theater

    3

    Familiarizes students with the major periods of world theatrical history and with the evolution of theater between periods. Among others, the periods include Ancient Greek, Italian Renaissance, Elizabethan, French Classic, and Modern.

    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 118 - Modern Drama

    3

    Explores the significant theatrical movements and theories of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, beginning with Ibsen and including contemporary, living playwrights. Plays are selected and studied from the point of view of the director, actor and designer. Attending area theatrical events is required for discussion and analysis.

    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 119 - Shakespeare

    3


    The world of William Shakespeare, examined in a global context, in Elizabethan London. We’ll study his poetic and dramatic vision by reading select poems and plays, and by examining themes dealing with inequalities in race, religion, gender and age. We’ll see some plays live or on film, and read some scenes aloud in class.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 120 - Holocaust

    3

    Remember. We must remember. That is the single clearest message we have from the literature of the Holocaust. In this course, students will learn about and remember the events surrounding WWII and the Nazi era through the literature: memoirs, diaries, essays, poetry, and histories. Topics such as racism, anti-Semitism, homosexuality, genocide, propaganda, heroism, and post-war traumatic stress syndrome will be explored. Although generalities will be drawn, the focus will be on how the Holocaust affected individuals and families.

    Corequisite(s): ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 121 - Kerouac

    3

    Called “the father of the Beat Generation,” and considered by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century, Lowell-born writer Jack Kerouac remains one of America’s least understood authors. Students will read some of Kerouac’s most important works, including “On the Road”, “Lonesome Traveler,” “Visions of Gerard,” and “Doctor Sax;” look at his influence on fellow Beatniks such as Alan Ginsburg and William Burroughs; and understand why Kerouac is still a powerful influence on American popular culture.

    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 123 - Massachusetts Poets

    3

    A study of poetry penned in Massachusetts, including works by poets such as Bradstreet, Dickinson, Frost, Lowell, Kerouac, Plath, Olson, Rich, Pinksy and Walcott with special attention to the role and function of the natural, social and cultural landscapes in nurturing, attracting or sustaining these poets, as well as the place in their poetry of these landscapes.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature


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  • ENG 125 - Literature Of Protest And Hope

    3

    An exploration of protest and hope found in literature, music, and art throughout the world. We examine art forms such as short stories, poetry, drama, music, paintings, and film which helped to inform, sustain, comfort, and empower during difficult periods of human history. We look at, and listen to, “voices” of dissent, despair, and hope - artistic responses to the Holocaust, China’s Cultural Revolution, 9/11, the Cambodian “killing fields,” American abolitionist and civil rights movements, human rights struggles in Latin America, South Africa’s apartheid years, and conflicts in the Middle East.

    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 130 - Voices From Behind Bars: The Literature Of Prisons

    3


    Explores the world of prisons, both as a reality and as a metaphor in our lives, utilizing literature from prisons around the globe. This course asks students to consider issues of incarceration while reading passages from classics such as “The Falconer,” “Merchant of Venice” and the Bible, as well as more modern texts as “Short Eyes” and “Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number.”

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENG 140 - World Literature I

    3


    A survey of major literary works from the classical world through the European Renaissance. Readings will feature various literary genres and themes, with an emphasis on gaining insights into the foundations of our contemporary global civilization. Selections may vary and may include the Bible, ancient Greek drama, Buddhist and Asian philosophies, medieval literature, Shakespeare and others.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 141 - World Literature II

    3


    A survey of the literary and philosophical influences from the Renaissance through modern times. Selections may vary and may include Shakespeare, Voltaire, Pushkin, Hesse, Esquivel, and others.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 143 - British Literature Survey

    3

    A survey of British Literature selected works of major British authors representative of literary time periods and movements within British history from the medieval to modern eras.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 150 - Creative Writing I

    3

    The forms of poetry, the short story and the novel are explored through each student’s written efforts to find the genre in which he/she is most comfortable. All classes are seminars in which each individual is expected to assume, at various and appropriate times, the roles of author-reader, critic and editor.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 151 - Creative Writing and Publishing

    3

    This course is an introductory exploration of the publishing world for students interested in creative writing. Through in-class work, outside the class activities, and guest presentations, students will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in the various ways in which creative writing is published, both as writers and editors in such venues as readings, poetry slams and other performances, as well as publishing in both print and electronic journals, including, but not limited to, producing the college’s literary journal.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 150.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 155 - Reading Like a Writer: Fiction

    3

    The first requirement in becoming a writer is being a reader. An introductory exploration into the form and practice of fiction, focusing on the choices writers make in point of view, voice, style, characterization, setting and plot in both novels and short stories. Surveying both recognized and new works of technical merit from one or more of the historical movements in fiction such as, but not limited to Romanticism, Naturalism, Realism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, or Minimalism, students will be expected to engage in both analytical ad creative responses in order to improve and hone their own fiction.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 156 - Reading Like a Writer: Poetry

    3

    The first requirement in becoming a writer is being a reader. An introductory exploration into the form and practice of poetry, focusing on the choices writers make in writing in either fixed form or free form styles by manipulating line and stanza breaks; using concrete imagery; manipulating language by using figures of speech; and making language musical by using rhyme, meter and consonant and vowel sounds; and how they work together to create, manipulate and support the various forms of irony (verbal, dramatic, situational) through which the poem delivers its emotional and meaningful content. Surveying works of technical merit from both new and recognized masters of some of the schools of poetry, such as but not limited to Concrete and Confessional Poetry, the San Francisco and Harlem Renaissances, Modernism, New Formalism and Slam, students will be expected to engage in both analythical; and creative responses in order to improve and hone their own poetry.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature


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  • ENG 160 - American Literature I

    3

    A survey of literature from the 17th century to the mid-19th century. The course reflects the diversity of the American experience through its writers. Readings include such literary forms as letters, journals, essays, autobiographies, and selections from the Native American oral tradition as well as traditional genres. Included will be writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Anne Bradstreet, Henry David Thoreau, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 161 - American Literature II

    3


    A survey of representative American authors from the mid-19th century to the present day. Selections may vary and may include Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Frost, Hemingway, Morrison and others.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): ENG 160 American Literature I not required.

    Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 170 - Crime and Punishment in Literature

    3


    Through history, writers have been fascinated by criminal acts, those who commit them and those who bring wrong doers to justice. This course is a survey of literature exploring the criminal mind and society’s response to criminal acts, and will consider topics such as the causes of crime, the motivations of criminals and crime fighters, rationales for punishment and the desire for redemption. A variety of literary genres will be covered including true crime, fiction and nonfiction.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENG 175 - Irish Literature

    3

    The unique Irish wit and love of language expressed in stories, plays, poems and songs. Readings concentrate on early Celtic legends and tales, and such important modern writers as Synge, O’Casey, Joyce, Yeats, O’Connor, Lavin and Heaney. Although the emphasis of the course is on literature, time is devoted to the origin and culture of the early Celts, to the history and continuing struggles of the Irish people.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 180 - Science Fiction And Fantasy

    3

    An examination of major representative works of science fiction and fantasy by such writers as Bradbury, Asimov, Poe and Lovecraft. Not an historical survey, but an exploration of significant trends, themes and techniques from a literary point of view.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 185 - The Short Story

    3

    Examination of short stories from around the world, presenting the techniques and the nature of the short story as literature so that the reader may better understand and enjoy the genre. Short analytical papers and exams are required.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature


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  • ENG 200 - Creative Writing II

    3

    A continuation of Creative Writing I. Examines the techniques of fiction and poetry through the study of a few writers and through discussion of student manuscripts.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 102.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 205 - Web Content Creation and Entrepreneurship

    3

    Increasing numbers of entrepreneurs are using their writing and other media skills to build and promote an online presence. Using skills learned in ENG 101, students in this class will develop original written content for the web, design and build a free website for their content as well as write, shoot and edit videos. They will learn to brand, market, and monetize their content to generate income.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101 with a C- or better.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ENG 901 - Creative Writing Honors Seminar

    3

    This course examines the techniques of fiction and poetry through works of selected writers and through workshop discussion of student manuscripts. Students will learn how to put their writing into manuscript format with the intent of submission consideration for small presses, contests, chapter books and magazines. This is an intensive seminar in which each participant is expected to assume, at various and appropriate times, the roles of author-reader, critic and editor.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 102 and ENG 150; and completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better; or by permission of Honors Director.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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English Language Learner
  

  • ELL 053 - Reading & Writing For ELL-Intermediate I

    6

    This course expands the range of writing to include description and narration. Emphasis will be on the continuation of the development of reading fluency and vocabulary expansion using longer texts. Reading and writing activities will be integrated through one or more of the following methods: essay writing, reading response, journal writing, and autobiography.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam.


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  • ELL 054 - Reading & Writing For ELL-Intermediate II

    6

    Writing at this level will include personal opinion, summary, and comparison and contrast. Students are also introduced to subject-specific reading and authentic literary pieces. Reading larger amounts of text and writing longer papers will be promoted through one or more of the following activities: essay writing, interactive writing projects, journal writing, an autobiographical project and a term paper.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion ELL 053, ELL 063 and ELL 073.


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  • ELL 055 - Reading & Writing For ELL-Advanced I

    6

    Writing at this level will stress a process approach to essay writing. Reading at this level is designed to ease the transition to content area subjects and will include reading fiction and nonfiction.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 054, ELL 064 and ELL 074 or placement by exam.
    Note(s): Upon successful completion of ELL 055 the student will take ENG 071 or ENG 070 and the appropriate reading course based on the post CPT reading score.


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  • ELL 063 - Listening and Speaking for ELL Intermediate I

    3

    This class emphasizes developing speaking fluency and listening comprehension for non-native speakers of English. Pronunciation exercises will include practicing the correct sounds, stress, and rhythm of the spoken language. Conversation exercises will allow students to share information, ideas, and opinions.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam


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  • ELL 064 - Listening and Speaking for ELL Intermediate II

    3

    Speaking skills are developed through conversations in pairs and groups, in class presentations, and in recording one’s voice. Students work on pronunciation, grammatical structures, intonation and stress, while expanding vocabulary and idioms. Listening comprehension is developed through a variety of exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 063 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 073 - Grammar for ELL-Intermediate I

    3

    Reviews the simple verb tenses and focuses on the continuous and perfect verb tenses and the expansion of other grammar skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam


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  • ELL 074 - Grammar for ELL- Intermediate II

    3

    Reviews verb tenses and focuses on the continued expansion of more complex grammar forms in written and spoken English.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 073 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 075 - Grammar for ELL - Advanced I

    3

    Focuses on refinement of sentence structure as well as correct expression in spoken English.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 074 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 076 - Grammar for ELL - Advanced II

    3

    Focuses on applying grammatical structures in meaningful contexts in communicative activities for speaking and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 075 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 085 - Communication For ELL I

    3

    This class continues development of speaking and listening skills. Students practice pronunciation, grammatical structures, intonation and vocal stress. They expand their use of idioms and academic vocabulary. Students practice note taking and dictation skills through listening to mini-lectures and real-life interviews. Activities include conversations in pairs and groups, presentations, and recording one’s voice.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 064 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 086 - Communication For ELL II

    3

    This course focuses on strategies for effective listening and note taking in the academic classroom. Mini-lectures, interviews, and other real-life listening activities are presented for students to sharpen their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Communication and pronunciation skills are developed through class discussion, partner and group activities, and presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 085 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 091 - English Language Learner I

    9

    This 9-credit course integrates reading, writing, and grammar instruction. Reading and writing assignments are designed to introduce students to college level reading and writing practices. Writing will stress learning a process approach in order to prepare students to write a multiple paragraph essay at the next level. The course will also focus on applying grammatical structures in meaningful contexts in communicative activities for speaking and writing. Students who complete the course with a C- or better and meet current departmental exit standards are eligible to enroll in Level II in the ELL sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam.


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  • ELL 092 - English Language Learner II

    9

    This 9-credit course integrates reading, writing, and grammar instruction. Reading instruction will promote identifying main ideas, understanding organization of information, making inferences and references.  Writing at this level will include paraphrasing, summary, personal opinion, and comparison and contrast. Students are also introduced to subject specific reading and authentic literary pieces. Students will be reading large amounts of text and writing longer papers. Students who complete the course with a C- or better and meet current departmental exit standards are eligible to enroll in Level III in the ELL sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 091 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 093 - English Language Learner III

    9

    This 9-credit course integrates reading, writing, and grammar instruction. Reading at this level is designed to ease the transition to content area subjects and will include reading fiction and non fiction. Writing at this level will stress a process approach to writing a 5-paragraph essay. The course will also focus on applying grammatical structures in meaningful contexts in communicative activities for speaking and writing. Students who complete the course with a C- or better and meet current departmental exit standards are eligible to enroll in English Composition I with Writing Skills Seminar (Accelerated Learning Program) or English Composition I.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 092 or placement by exam.


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  • ELL 095 - Intensive Academic Skills

    6

    Intensive Academic Skills provides intensive instruction in the critical thinking, reading and writing skills required in ENG 101, English Composition and other credit bearing courses.  Using theme-based readings from a variety of genres, coursework will emphasize independent reading of complex academic texts, critical response to ideas and information in academic texts, and writing essays that integrate ideas and information from academic texts.


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  • ELL 096 - Intensive Language Skills

    6

    This course is designed for English Language Learners who have received education outside the U.S. and are ready to advance quickly to college level work.  It will utilize theme-based readings of complex academic texts and intensive practice in the writing process for U.S. style academic writing to prepare students for college-level coursework including ENG101, Composition I.  This will be done through a disciplined practice of close readings and prewriting, writing, and rewriting essays.


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Environmental Science
  

  • ENV 103 - The Age of Dinosaurs

    3


    Introduces the student to the dominant life forms of the Mesozoic era, which extended from about 240 million years to 65 million years before the present. The unifying themes used throughout the course are concerned with the evolution diversification, and classification of the dinosauria, the most familiar, successful, yet least understood terrestrial vertebrates of all time. By examining the geological and ecological setting of the Mesozoic in conjunction with the fossilized remains, the student should gain insight into the nature of these enigmatic animals. The dinosaur studies at both the professional and popular levels will also be examined, through discussion of some of the controversies surrounding dinosaur classification, extinction, physiology and behavior.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENV 105 - Natural Disasters

    3

    This course provides an introduction to the causes, occurrence, and consequences of natural disasters. Students will analyze the physical causes as well as the distribution and frequency of disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods, and extraterrestrial impacts. Case studies will include local and regional examples of historical and recent disasters. The course will focus on naturally occurring disasters, but will also consider the role of human activities in both contributing to and mitigating natural disasters.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060; and eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.
    General Education Elective(s): Science


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  • ENV 108 - Renewable Energy

    3

    An examination of the need for sustainability in our use of energy resources. We will discuss the problems with dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, including energy insecurity, air pollution, and global warming. Alternatives to be explored include: conservation, solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and hydrogen fuel cells. Students will conduct personal energy audits and cost-benefit analyses. Additionally, environmental, science, and economic data will be analyzed and “energy in the news” articles will be used to highlight developments in this rapidly changing field.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060; and eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.
    General Education Elective(s): Science


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  • ENV 110 - Introduction to Ocean and Marine Biology

    3

    Oceanography: history of the ocean and oceanography, seawater, sediments, and ocean evolution; ocean currents, waves, tides; shorelines and shoreline processes; marine environment. Marine biology: plankton, on the ocean floor; marine fish and fisheries, seashore life; the intertidal zone; seashore birds; marine mammals. No science background required.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 and eligibility for MAT 080 or completion for modules 1-8 in Preparation for College Math and ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Science


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  • ENV 113 - Weather and the Atmosphere

    3


    Students are introduced to weather elements and observations that include atmospheric temperature, pressure, moisture, global air circulation patterns, and air masses. Understanding of the interaction of these various elements of the atmosphere is key to weather analysis and forecasting and will lead to a brief introduction to the more severe forms of weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENV 115 - Environmental Studies

    3


    An interdisciplinary course in ecological/environmental education designed to develop an understanding and awareness of our environment, how the environment can change and the effects of such change. The course explores the role which humans play in causing environmental change and the underlying values and ethical judgments involved in making choices. Includes a study of the structure and function of ecosystems, thermodynamics, and an examination of selected environmental problems.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060; and eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.
    General Education Elective(s): Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENV 121 - Coral Reef Ecology

    3


    Coral reefs are said to be the “rainforests of the ocean”, and are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Their delicate ecological balance and health are affected by local, regional, and global environmental problems. Therefore the study of reef ecosystems encourages people to think beyond their own familiar point of view and to consider solutions to complex environmental issues with a global perspective. To serve as a scientific foundation, basic ecological concepts such as biodiversity, matter cycling, sustainability, and anthropogenic and natural stresses on ecosystems will be covered, with particular attention paid to those affecting the world’s coral reefs. In addition, methods of marine resources management, the economic value of the reefs, and the importance of the reefs in the cultures of tropical nations and communities are examined.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a college-level science with a C or better.
    General Education Elective(s): Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ENV 122 - Coral Reef Conservation Lab

    1

    Coral reefs are said to be the “rainforests of the ocean”, and are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Their delicate ecological balance and health are affected by local, regional, and global environmental problems. Therefore the study of reef ecosystems encourages people to think beyond their own familiar point of view and to consider solutions to complex environmental issues with a global perspective. Methods of marine resources management and the economic value of the reefs in present day Belize are examined. The importance of the reefs in Belizean culture both present and past are studied and experienced. The course will involve a 3-hour in-class planning session in Bedford and 10 to 14 days of field work in Belize, Central America. As with all International Studies programs at Middlesex, upon completion of the course students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENV 121; and acceptance into International Studies Fellowship program (Belize).


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  • ENV 131 - Environmental Science with Lab

    4

    An interdisciplinary course in ecological environmental education designed to develop an understanding and awareness of our environment, how the environment can change and the effects of such change. The course explores the role which humans play in causing environmental change and the underlying values and ethical judgments involved in making choices. The course also includes a study of the structure and function of ecosystems, energy, and the examination of selected environmental problems. The lab sections will investigate alternative energy, environmental monitoring, and the influences of human populations on ecosystems. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.
    General Education Elective(s): Science


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  • ENV 141 - Introduction to Geology

    4


    This course will explore a range of topics of interest from within the realm of geology. Emphasis will be on the materials that comprise the earth, the processes that shape the surface and the forces that are at work that drive these processes and produce and alter the materials. Through laboratory and classroom exercises the student will uncover the evidence that geologists use to reconstruct past events in an effort to better understand predict and possibly avoid clashes between human activities and natural geologic processes such as floods, beach, slope and soil erosion, sea level changes and ground water contamination. Geological hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes will be explored and evaluated in the context of Plate Tectonics Theory. By tracing the historical development of this theory students will gain insight into the scientific method which is at the core of all scientific disciplines. 3 hours lecture/2 hour laboratory.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.


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  • ENV 917 - Effects of the Environment on Health-Honors

    3

    Is the accelerating pace at which humans are changing the environment directly related to many of our major health problems, such as infectious diseases, asthma and many cancers? Using case studies, independent research, and online discussion, this interdisciplinary Honors course will critically analyze information on such topics as the links between radiation, toxic substances and cancer, as well as the probable effects of global warming and bioterrorism on human health and the health of the planet. Knowledge of how the body interacts with environmental contaminants will help us to improve our own well-being and that of our world’s most vulnerable citizens, particularly children and urban residents, through the application of that knowledge in shaping public policy.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101; eligible for MAT 070/Math Module 5; and completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better.
    General Education Elective(s): Science


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Ethics
  

  • ETH 101 - Ethics and Society

    3


    An introductory study of traditional and contemporary ethical philosophies and an analysis of how they apply to the chief moral issues of our time. Students in the course explore such moral virtues as courage, compassion and generosity, as well as moral vices like greed, envy, and hypocrisy. Relevant moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and our obligation to feed the poor are discussed.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • ETH 102 - Business Ethics

    3

    An introductory study of traditional and contemporary ethical philosophies and how they apply to contemporary business practices. The course explores such issues as worker’s rights, discrimination, truth in advertising, and the obligation of business to consumers.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of ENG 060.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ETH 103 - Computers, Ethics, and Society

    3

    This course is an introductory study of the diverse role computers and information technology play in various societies throughout the world. The course will include an analysis and discussion of the social, political, and economic impact of computers and information technology, an examination of workplace and ethical dilemmas created by computers and information technology, and inquiry into the philosophical and psychological implications of these new technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ETH 104 - Technology And Society

    3

    An introductory study of the major technological innovations of modern times and an analysis of the ways they have influenced the people who use them. Students explore the impact of such technological developments as: the clock, the assembly line, the automobile, television, the computer, and biotechnical inventions. Includes an analysis and discussion of ethical dilemmas created by technical developments.

    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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  • ETH 105 - Introduction To Bioethics

    3

    An introductory study of contemporary issues in bioethics and the ethical theories that serve as a framework for making decisions about those issues. The topics covered will include: ethical dilemmas in the workplace, professional relationships to patients and experimental subjects, reproductive decision-making, decisions about the end of life, issues in biomedical research, and justice in health care. Appropriate for all students but particularly relevant for students in the Biotechnology and Health Careers programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Humanities


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Fire Protection and Safety Technology
  

  • FPS 100 - Introduction to Fire Protection

    3

    This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in the fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives.


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  • FPS 101 - Fundamentals Of Fire Prevention

    3

    This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation, proper fire prevention and inspection techniques.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 150 - Hazardous Materials

    3

    Identification of materials that require special handling during a fire. Covers the basic principles of chemistry (inorganic and organic) as well as related principles of mathematics and physics.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 151 - Fire Science Hydraulics

    3

    Incompressible fluids, including fluid properties, principles of fluid status and fluid flow system, pipe friction and heat loss, flow measurements utilizing appropriate test equipment, principles and construction of pumping and related hydraulic machinery. Applications related to fire protection systems. Covers material helpful in civil service examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9; and completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 152 - Fire Protection Systems And Equipment

    3

    This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. It concentrates on fixed automatic sprinkler systems and components necessary for their operation. Covers portable fire extinguishers; fire and smoke detectors; fixed extinguishing systems using Halon dry chemicals.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 153 - Building Construction For Fire

    3

    This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 160 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services

    3

    This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emrgency services.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 200 - Fire Arson Investigation

    3

    A basic course for fire investigation. Topics covered include general laws, determining the point of origin, motivation and profile of fire setters, and case preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 201 - Fire Company Officership

    3

    An introduction to the responsibilities, activities, organization and conduct of the first-line company officer, with emphasis placed on the effective use and supervision of personnel under the officer’s command. Topics include communication, supervisory skills, leadership, and motivational techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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  • FPS 203 - Law and The Fire Service

    3

    Law and the Fire Service reviews state and federal regulations affecting the fire service. Focuses on areas of fire prevention, labor relations and OSHA.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100.


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Geography
  

  • GGY 120 - World Geography

    3


    A study of geography aimed at developing a knowledge and appreciation of natural environments throughout the world, with emphasis on human interrelationships within these environments. Included are political, economic and cultural factors related to the physical environment.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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Government
  

  • GOV 110 - Introduction To Government

    3


    A comparative analysis of contemporary political ideologies and practices with consideration given to the behavior of the individual and the group in modern society. Topics include an examination of democratic theories, socialism, communism, anarchism, authoritarianism, and other selected issues concerning power in society.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • GOV 120 - American Government

    3


    An analysis of the political and governmental system of the United States, the principles upon which it is founded, and the institutions and systems which comprise it. An examination of selected social issues and political problems relevant to the American experience is also conducted.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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History
  

  • HST 121 - United States History Before 1865

    3


    A survey and analysis of the history of the United States and its institutions from colonial times through the period of the Civil War. Topics may include the events which led to the American Revolution, the Constitution and the early Republic, the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian periods and the emergence of sectionalism and its culmination in the American Civil War.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • HST 122 - United States History After 1865

    3


    A survey and analysis of the history of the United States and its institutions from the end of the Civil War through the 20th century. This course explores the historical, cultural, political, economic, and institutional forces and events that shaped United States during this period. Topics may include the reunification of north and south, western expansion, and the growth of national power in a global context.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • HST 124 - Recent American History

    3

    This course is an investigation of the history of the United States from World War II to the present. Attention is given to political issues, institutions, political and social leaders as well as economic, social, and intellectual trends. This course also focuses on what is unique in the American historical experience and relates American history to the broader global context. Topics may include the Cold War, the upheavals of the 1960s, the Vietnam War, and the Reagan Revolution.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • HST 125 - Baseball and the American Experience:1840 to Present

    3

    The study of baseball as a national pastime in the United States can illustrate major themes in American history. Through an examination of the game itself, media coverage, government interaction, teams, major figures and movements within the games, students will achieve an understanding of themes and forces that have shaped modern America. Topics include labor history, demographics, racial integration, social change and journalism.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • HST 126 - U.S. Women’s History

    3

    Women have played an important role throughout the history of the United States. Using various time frames as background themes, this course will explore how women were viewed and their expected social roles. Through readings, the exceptional lives of women will be presented. Materials covered are social, cultural, economic, and political developments that have shaped American women’s roles from the colonial period to present.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • HST 128 - Modern China

    3

    China plays a major role on the world stage in the 21st century.  With China’s rise as a global power, we need to know more about it, the character of early Western involvement and Chinese responses, the rise of Chinese communism, and China’s struggle to modernize.  The focus of this course will depend on the dynamics within and outside of China such as current social, political, environmental, and economic issues.  Topics may include Chinese popular media, financial and commercial institutions, concepts of deviance and crime, and Chinese and American differing cultural perceptions.  Understanding the complex reality that is modern China provides a competitive edge in today’s world.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101
    General Education Elective(s): Behavioral or Social Science Elective.


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  • HST 130 - History Of World Civilization Before 1500

    3


    A topical survey of the major cultural groupings in the world community from the beginnings of civilization to early modern times. Major attention is given to a comparative analysis of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Greco-Roman, African, Amerindian, Judeo-Christian, and Islamic civilizations.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • HST 131 - History Of World Civilization After 1500

    3


    A topical survey of the major cultural groupings in the world community from early modern times to the contemporary era. Topics covered include industrialization, the development of a world economy, political ideologies, and global interdependence.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • HST 132 - Contemporary Latin American History

    3


    This course traces the historical trajectory of the people of Latin America from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Students will be introduced to the rich history of Latin America, exploring the achievements of their people and discussing the response of Latin Americans to the challenges of the world around them. We shall examine burning issues such as social inequality, ideological and political agendas, relations between races, trade and globalization, religious options, women and social change, social movements, and dictators vs. heroes in rapidly-changing nations. Students will also look at major events that affected Latin America’s relationship with the U.S. through the lens of foreign policy, migration and the legacy of the arrival to the U.S. This course will conclude by examining Latin America’s place in world history in the 21st century.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science
    Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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  • HST 135 - The Middle East and Islamic World

    3

    This course examines the history of the Middle East and the Islamic World from the time of Muhammad to the present. It will provide an introduction to the history of this often turbulent region. It will expose students to the processes and patterns that have shaped the history of the Islamic World. The course examines the historical roots of the many challenges that the region faces today. But, at the same time, it will also provide students with the knowledge to shatter the myths and stereotypes about the Middle East and the Islamic World.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • HST 136 - Vietnam: The War And The Country

    3

    A unique course on the Vietnam War and its meaning for the United States and Vietnam up to the present day. What was the war all about? What was the war like for U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers? Why did the war end the way it did? What is happening in Vietnam and Cambodia since the war ended? What are the lessons of Vietnam for today and what light does Vietnam shed on the recent war with Iraq? Class discussion will be based on lecture, video, historical documents and speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    General Education Elective(s): Social Science


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  • HST 139 - Christian and Islamic Cultures in Peace and Conflict

    3


    This course will explore themes from life in Medieval Spain that are still reflected in today’s global headlines. A period from the 5th century to 1492, this was a time and place when religiously rooted cultures were in conflict on the battlefield, in the political arena, and in the arts. Students will examine topics such as the Visigoth invasion, the motives of the expansion of Islam in Western Europe, the mystery of the Christian Pilgrimage to Santiago of Compostela, the rise of Cordoba as a cultural rival to Baghdad, the Christian reconquest and the end of Spanish Judaism, and of Muslim Granada. Major attention will be given to the theme of encounters: the influence of Islam on Western Europe through its pervasive cultural presence in Spain, and the singular moment of interaction between Muslims, Christians and Jews, which for a time developed a culture of tolerance among the three faiths.

    ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
    Note(s): This course satisfies a Social Science Elective.
    This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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