General Education Programs
Course Descriptions
PSC 225 Composition I
Focuses on developing reading and writing skills necessary for college level coursework. Provides a focus on the writing process, and rhetorical modes utilized in writing.PSC 226 Composition II
Emphasizes the writing associated with critical thinking and research, argumentation and persuasion.PSC 227 Interpersonal Communication
An overview of interpersonal communication, models, and practices.PSC 228 Intermediate Algebra
Provides a review of basic algebra, exponents, radicals, quadratic formula, systems of equations, graphing.PSC 229 College Algebra
Provides a review of Intermediate Algebra with more depth in the topics. Also covers logarithmic and exponential functions, the binomial theorem, systems of quadratic equations, and matrices and determinants.PSC 230 The Physical World
This course is designed to present a relevant and practical introduction to everyday physical phenomena for students who have little or no previous background in physics. The course is largely descriptive in nature without mathematical emphasis.PSC 231 Sociology
A fundamental course which explores the development and interaction of the individual in society with consideration of the culture, structures and functions of societies, social groups and institutions.PSC 232 General Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Special attention is placed on the scientific method in the exploration of consciousness, learning, motivation, emotion, development, personality, mental disorders, biological factors, social-psychological phenomena, and cognitive practices.PSC 233 Geography
An exploration of the major themes in geography--human and environment in interaction, patterns of distribution of natural phenomena affecting human use of the earth, and the cultural patterns of occupancy and exploitation of the natural world.PSC 234 Elementary Spanish
A language course with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading and writing phrases of practical value. No previous Spanish courses are necessary.PSC 344 Elementary Spanish II
A language course with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Elementary Spanish I is a required prerequisite. This course builds on the information from Elementary Spanish I, and adding additional verb tenses, vocabulary, and other grammar concepts.PSC 235 World Civilizations
A basic introductory survey of world cultures and history which introduces students to the study of the past. The course considers political, social, economic, cultural religious and philosophic topics.PSC 236 Comparative Religion and Philosophy
Exploration of religion and its role in human life, coupled with a study of the origin and development of significant concepts that have influenced modern man's ideological heritage.PSC 237 Introduction to Computers
An introduction to personal computers and the packaged software commonly available to them. It is designed for learners with little or no prior computer experience.PSC 242 Speech
This course is designed to prepare learners to practice introductory communication, listening, and presentation skills. Learners will be exposed to basic components of communication theory and given opportunity to perform speaking to inform, speaking to persuade and functioning in small groups. Other topics to be covered include use of language, research and proper citation, impromptu speaking, ethics and structuring a presentation in terms of delivery, visual aids, etc. The class is limited to no larger than 15 students.PSC 252 Developmental Psychology
Students will gain a basic understanding of the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development in humans from birth through adolescence, with additional emphasis on young adult through death.MATH 215 Introduction to Statistics and Probability
An introduction to statistics and probability with emphasis on applications. Topics include numerical and graphical displays of data, linear regression, hypothesis testing, and elementary probability, including counting methods, conditional probabilities, and probability distributions.All classes are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
