Fall 2013

RELIG 1100 (IAI H5 900)

Introduction to Religion
3 credit hours
This course provides a study of religion by examining representative cultural religious phenomena in
a global world. In analyzing commonalities and differences among religious traditions and contexts,
students develop an understanding of personal, communal and universal dimensions of religion as
characterized through various religious phenomena including philosophical formulations, sacred
writings, religious experiences, ethics, rituals and art. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading
Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)
PHYSI 1100 (IAI P1 900L)
Physics
4 credit hours
Conceptual study of laws of motion, forces, energy and momentum, properties and states of matter,
heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and
nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better or
qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score. Course requires
Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)
MATH 1431
Precalculus I
5 credit hours
A formal study of algebra with emphasis on concepts needed for calculus. Topics include, but are not
limited to, functions, conic sections, matrices and determinants, polynomial theory, rational functions,
sequences and series, logarithmic and exponential functions, combinatorial mathematics, and
mathematical induction. Prerequisite: Demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and Mathematics
0482 or college equivalent with a grade or C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics
placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score (5 lecture hours)
ENGLI 1101 (IAI C1 900)
English Composition 1
3 credit hours
The first of two courses in the one-year composition sequence. Introduces students to college-level
writing as a process of developing and supporting a thesis in an organized essay. Requires students to
read and think critically. Emphasizes using appropriate style and voice as well as the conventions of
standard English and citation. Prerequisite: Mandatory testing. Prior to enrollment, student must have
A) a satisfactory score, as determined by the English faculty, on an English Composition entrance test,
and B) evidence of having met the Reading Competency Requirement. Course requires Reading
Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Spring 2014
ENGLI 1102 (IAI C1 901R)
English Composition 2
3 credit hours
Second course in two-course composition sequence. Students continue to develop experience
in reading, thinking and writing critically by writing essays that demonstrate ability to
analyze and evaluate the ideas of others and integrate them into their own writing. Reinforces
student experience with the conventions of standard written English and the conventions of
documentation while developing student ability to carry out independently the proper method
and responsibilities of research. Prerequisite: English 1101 with a grade of C or better (3
lecture hours)
HISTO 1130 (IAI S2 900)
History of the United States to 1865
3 credit hours
Survey of American history from the Pre-Columbian era through the U.S. Civil War: peoples
and origins, colonial development, revolution, establishment of the U.S. Constitution, Early
Republic, Age of Reform and Civil War. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement
Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)
EDUCA 1100
Introduction to Education
3 credit hours
Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system,
offering a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social,
legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. Includes organizational structure and school
governance. A 15 hour field experience is required. (3 lecture hours)
ENGLI 1135 (IAI F2 908)
Introduction to Film Art
3 credit hours
Introduces the basic elements of film as an art form, including cinematography, mise-enscene, movement, editing and sound. The historical development and social impact of film
are also considered. Through screening, discussion and critical evaluation of selected films,
students develop their knowledge of film as an art form. Prerequisite: Course requires
Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)
MATH 2134 (IAI M1 900-B)
Calculus for Business and Social Science
4 credit hours

Designed primarily for students planning to major in business, or behavioral, social or

biological sciences. The basic concepts of differential and integral calculus are taught with
emphasis on a wide variety of applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1431 or college
equivalent with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test
or a qualifying A.C.T. math score (4 lecture hours)

Fall 2014
HISTO 1140 (IAI S2 901)
History of the United States Since 1865
3 credit hours
Survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present: Reconstruction, Industrial Revolution,
Progressive Era Politics, problems of 20th century include economic, political, cultural, international
and social changes in the modern United States including 20th century major wars, Depression era,
and the Cold War era. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3
lecture hours)
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3 credit hours
A variety of experiences that develop basic concepts of the oral communication process. The class
includes communication theory as well as speech preparation and delivery. Highly recommended:
Prior to enrollment, student should have A) a satisfactory score, as determined by the English faculty,
on an English Composition entrance test, and B) evidence of having met the Reading Competency
Requirement. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture
hours)
SOCIO 1100 (IAI S7 900)
Introduction to Sociology
3 credit hours
Students explore the concepts and theories necessary to systematic understanding of our social
worlds. Topics may include considering sociology as science, the nature of large- and small-scale
groups, social stratification, historical eras and social change, and race, ethnic and gender relations.
Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)
PHYS 1361
Tennis I
1 credit hour
Beginning tennis. Topics covered include grips, stances, hitting positions, racquet-face control,
forehand, backhand, serve and serve return. Basic tennis rules, scoring and etiquette are also
emphasized. (2 lab hours)

EDUCA 1105
Career Development
2 credit hours
Focus on integrating career development into important life choices. Emphasis will be given to
helping students learn the skills involved in developing career awareness, making career decisions and
taking career action in a changing work environment. (2 lecture hours)

Spring 2015
BIOLO 1100 (IAI L1 900L)
Survey of Biology 4 credit hours
This biology course promotes scientific literacy for non-science majors and interested students.
Organisms are studied from their behavioral, ecological, hereditary and evolutionary perspectives. An
inquiry-based approach to understanding biological processes is emphasized. Students explore the
relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 (or
college equivalent)with a C or better, or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a
qualifying A.C.T. math score. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture
hours, 2 lab hours)
MATH 1432
Precalculus II/Trigonometry
3 credit hours
A formal study of trigonometry with emphasis on concepts needed for calculus. Topics include, but
are not limited to, formal definition of trigonometric functions and circular functions, radian measure,
inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric
functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, DeMoivre's theorem, solution of
triangles, polar coordinates and applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1431 or college equivalent
with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying
A.C.T. math score (3 lecture hours)
GEOGR 1100 (IAI S4 901)
Western World Geography
3 credit hours
This regional survey will examine the diverse geographic aspects of countries that are deemed to be
part of the Western World: Anglo America, Latin America, Europe, Russia and Australia/New
Zealand. The interrelationship between people and their geographic environments (physical, social,
economic, political, demographic, cultural, historical environments) will be considered. Coverage of
countries and regions in this course will range from specific locational descriptions to consideration of
broad regional elements. Students will be expected to learn basic place names, to understand
geographic relationships and concepts as found in and among these countries, and to learn to think
geographically. (3 lecture hours)
CIS 1150 (IAI BUS 902)
Intro to Computer Information Systems
3 credit hours

An overview of the computing field and its typical applications. Covers key terminology and
components of computer hardware, software and operating systems. Other topics include systems
development methods, management information systems, programming languages, communications,
networks, application software, and the Internet and career opportunities. Microcomputer applications
include word processing, spreadsheet, and database and presentation software. (3 lecture hours, 1 lab
hour)