Open Entry/Open Exit

2013 Summer Open Entry/Open Exit Courses

BIOL 115 - Nutrition - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course provides a study of the nature and role of nutrition with emphasis on the changing needs in the human life cycle. The relationship between nutrition and health will be explored. Topics such as vegetarianism, food fads and fallacies, obesity, weight control, and food additives are studied.
Prerequisites: None

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course introduces principles, problems and practices of business in areas of organization, management, information related management and e-business, labor, production, human relations, marketing, finance, insurance, regulation and government.
Prerequisites: None

CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: In today's world of rapid technological advances the prevalence of computers in the home and the office increases the demand for computer literacy and competency. The intent of this course is to help you become competent and comfortable in using computers to achieve professionalism in your chosen field of endeavor. A variety of topics will be addressed, such as: computer hardware and software, the internet and Web resources, networking and security, and mobile computing.
Prerequisites: Computer and keyboarding experience highly recommended.

CIS 120 - Software Applications - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with a current office software package for the computer. Emphasis is in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, database management and a presentation software program.
Prerequisites: Computer and keyboarding experience highly recommended.

ENG 101 - English Composition 1 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course teaches students to prepare and write a number of clear, well-developed essays, using exposition and other rhetorical modes. This process assists students to build writing strategies and methodologies for college and professional writing.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory high school English background or ENG 055 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

ENG 102 - English Composition 2 - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course teaches students to conduct and integrate research and write the research paper. This process assists students in developing research and writing strategies to use in a variety of college and professional contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

ENG 106 - Business English - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course examines verbal and nonverbal communication theories and methods relating to business. Students write business documents and apply a variety of methods for collecting and presenting data.
Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ENG 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and basic computer skills.

ENG 243 - Introduction to Literature—Short Fiction - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: Using elements of fiction, this course develops standards for critical evaluation to increase understanding and appreciation of short stories. Students read and analyze short fiction and its forms from early to modern times.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 with minimum grade of 2.0 or consent of instructor. ENG 102 recommended.

HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music - 1 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course will cover the basic mechanical and aesthetic elements underlying the visual and aural arts. It will also include an overview of major periods, styles, composers, and artists. The course also prepares students to develop an understanding of how to perceive music and art. This course provides an introductory, fundamental, audience-related approach to art and music. Definitions and concepts will be approached in a very basic manner. No prior knowledge or experience in music or arts is necessary.
Prerequisites: None

HUM 210 - The Art of Being Human - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the humanities as an overall approach to living. The course involves the student in the philosophies, religions, and arts as avenues of human inquiry and expression.
Prerequisites: None

SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology - 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: This course provides a survey of the major theoretical perspectives, concepts and methods of sociology. Topics covered include social organization, culture, socialization, stratification systems, social institutions and social change.
Prerequisites: None