Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ADM 110 - Precision Machining I 6
This is the first of two courses providing instruction and practice in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the types of machine tools and processes common to the Precision Machining industry. Students will take this course after completing foundational courses in Computer Aided Design and Introduction to Manufacturing. Completion of this course is required as part of the Engineering Technology-Precision Machining Certificate, but it will also be a valuable elective for students engaged in other Engineering Technology options. This course will be delivered at a partnering Technical High School. Students must be able to earn the OSHA 10 hour General Industry Certification. Students will later sit for the first 5 of the 11 National Institute for Metalworking Standards (NIMS) Credentials that comprise Machining Level I (designed to meet entry-level requirements for on-the-job skills) .
Students will be able to:
-Operate conventional machine shop equipment
-Demonstrate ability to read a blueprint
-Create and inspect parts in specified tolerances guided by a blueprint
-Measure part sizes and tolerances
-Demonstrate ability to apply basic arithmetic and geometry to set-up machines, including
-Pythagorean Theorem
-Right Angle Trigonometry
-Use of Scientific Calculator
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CAD 110, CAD 169, and ADM 101; and placement into Math module 80
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ADM 111 - Precision Machining II 6
This course builds on the basic, manual machining skills developed in Precision Machining I. The course develops advanced skills in Turning, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, and CNC Programming for both Milling and Turning. In addition to operating industrial CNC machining equipment, students will continue to refine their manual machining skills. Completion of this course is required as part of the Engineering Technology-Precision Machining Certificate, but it will also be a valuable elective for students engaged in other Engineering Technology options. This course will be delivered at a partnering Technical High School. Students will be qualified to sit for the 6 remaining NIMS credentials comprising Machining Level I (designed to meet entry-level requirements for on-the-job skills).
Students will be able to:
-Demonstrate knowledge of, and abide by, Shop Safety rules and perform basic machine maintenance
-Assemble and Inspect Cutting Tools and set up and operate CNC Machine tools
-Make and inspect parts using blueprints, Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts, and measurement tools
-Calculate Feeds and Speeds and demonstrate ability to read, understand, and input G-codes and M-Codes
-Demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of Computer Numerical Controlled equipment including mills and lathes.
-Author and troubleshoot Computer Numerical Control programs.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ADM 110
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EGR 211 - Strength of Materials 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to stress and deformation analysis of basic structural materials subjected to axial, torsional, bending and pressure loads. The primary focus of the course is on the concepts of stress and strain at a point, stress-temperature relationships, force and deformation analysis of bodies under axial, shearing, flexural, torsional and combined loadings, shear and bending moment diagrams, and Euler Columns.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and design structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, bending and combined stresses using the fundamental concepts of stress, strain and elastic behavior of materials.
- Utilize appropriate materials in design considering engineering properties, sustainability, cost and weight
- Perform engineering work in accordance with ethical and economic constraints related to the design of structures and machine parts
Prerequisite(s): Completion of EGR 210.
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EGR 212 - Dynamics 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to vector development of kinematics of particles and rigid bodies with respect to fixed and moving coordinate systems of one, two, and three dimensions. The primary focus of the course is on the concepts the dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies, angular momentum and the inertia properties of rigid bodies, as well as, energy, impulse and momentum methods
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and analyze the motion of a particle along a straight line.
- Utilize Newton’s second law to determine the acceleration of an object and/or the forces acting on an object.
- Apply the concepts of work and energy to determine the change in linear velocity of an object.
- Practice the concepts of impulse and momentum to analyze the motion of an object during a period of time and to determine velocities of objects after impact.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of both EGR 210 and MAT 291.
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English |
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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 101 - English Composition I 3
English Composition 1 focuses on developing students’ academic writing, close reading, and critical thinking skills. Using a writing process that includes pre-writing, drafting, instructor and peer feedback, and revision, students will produce written essays with arguable thesis statements and appropriate use of standard English. Students will produce a total of 18-24 pages of formal polished writing in three or more source-based essays.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate comprehension and reflective reading skills, as well as the ability to annotate a text;
2. Interpret, engage with, and analyze various texts.
3. Use a writing process that includes pre-writing, drafting, instructor and peer feedback,and revision to produce written essays with arguable thesis statements and appropriate use of standard English.
4. Quote, paraphrase, begin to synthesize source material, and document appropriately to maintain academic integrity.
5. Begin to recognize rhetorical strategies and to incorporate them appropriately in their writing.
6. Complete formal and/or informal writing and/or oral assignments that ask students to identify one or more of the following dimensions of an issue or topic: ethical, social, civic, multicultural, socio-economic.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Completion with a grade of B or better in ENG 088, ENG 089, ENG 092, or ENG 093; 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 3
Building on skills learned in English Composition I, students will sharpen their academic writing, close reading, and critical thinking skills, as well as develop research skills. Using a writing process that includes pre-writing, drafting, instructor and peer feedback, and revision, students will produce thesis-driven, evidence-based essays that employ appropriate rhetorical strategies. In English Composition 2, students will be introduced to at least two documentation styles and will produce a total of 18-24 pages of polished formal writing in three or more source-based essays.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply active and critical reading skills to the analysis and synthesis of a variety of college level texts.
2. Use a writing process that includes prewriting, drafting, instructor and peer feedback, and revision to produce clearly written, evidence-based, thesis-driven essays that employ appropriate standard English and rhetorical strategies for a defined audience.
3. Implement research skills that include locating, evaluating, summarizing, quoting, paraphrasing and synthesizing a variety of scholarly and popular sources, and use appropriate documentation to maintain academic integrity.
4. Use a minimum of two documentation styles.
5. Complete formal and/or informal writing and/or oral assignments that ask students to identify one or more of the following dimensions of a written or visual text: global/multicultural perspectives; historical, political, economic and social trends; scientific and environmental developments; aesthetic appreciation and creativity.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Literacy.
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 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 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 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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English Language Learner |
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Environmental Science |
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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 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): Eligible for ENG 099; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80.
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 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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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): Eligible for ENG 099
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 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.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
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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 |
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GOV 110 - Comparative 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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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 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 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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HST 290 - World Cultures: Honors Seminar 3
This course is an interpretive survey of the development of selected societies and cultures from ancient to modern times. The class presents a comparative and interdisciplinary study of world cultures within the context of their religious and philosophical traditions. Additionally, this seminar examines the nature of multiculturalism in modern societies and analyzes the meaning and relevance of cultural chauvinism, race, and racism within their historical contemporary contexts.
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 B or better; completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better; or by permission of Honors Director.
General Education Elective(s): This course will satisfy requirements for the Honors Program, the interdisciplinary option, general education, humanities, and social sciences.
Note(s): Will fulfill Commonwealth Honors Colloquium Requirement.
This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.
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HST 291 - Latin American Literature and History: An Honors Seminar 3
This course will explore Latin American culture and society from the independence generation of the 19th century to the globalization of the 21st century. The course will provide students with a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective on the history and literature that contributed to the formation of Latin American cultural identity. Major attention will be given to topics such as the legacy of colonialism, nation building, cultures, migration, race, religion, women, international relations, reform and revolutionary movements in Latin America.
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 B or better; completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better; or by permission of Honors Director.
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
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HST 295 - The Middle East and Islamic World: An Honors Seminar 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): Minimum of 12 college level credits with a GPA of at least 3.2 and completion of ENG 101; or by permission of Honors Director.
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HUS 106 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health 3
An introduction to key clinical terms and concepts related to the Children’s Behavioral Health Workforce (CBH) to reduce mental health disparities and increase quality of care in racial, ethnic and underserved communities. This course focuses on specifics of Children’s Behavioral Health care including systems of care, skills for working in community health, and working with youth and families as Family Partners and Therapeutic/Peer Mentors.
Students will be able to:
* Describe “family-driven” care and how it differs from “family-centered” care
* Help a youth or parent identify family strengths using a strengths-based approach
* Develop and implement a crisis plan
* Use role plays and rehearsals to help parents and youth practice self-advocacy
* Navigate child-serving state agencies
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HUM 102 - Introduction To The Humanities 3
A general introduction to the humanities, music and theater; the visual and plastic arts (architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, and film); literature and philosophy. Surveys some major works and requires some experiential learning, trips to museums and galleries, musical and dramatic performances. Although the primary focus is on the Western tradition, some works from other world cultures are included.
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
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
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