BUS 115 Beginning Keyboarding
1 Hour
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the computer keyboard. The primary goal is mastery of the keyboard demonstrated by the touch operation of the alpha-numeric keyboard and symbols. The course is designed to be completed in 5 weeks in a regular semester. Assignments may be completed outside of class.
PSY 110 Career and Life Planning
3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to help students understand and practice the process of career and life planning. Information and activities are focused on helping students explore their interests, values, strengths and weaknesses, decision-making style, learning strategies, management of personal transitions, and their concept of career. Students will define and develop the strategies and actions to carry out a career/life plan.
PHS 101 Man and His Technology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
A consumer-user course oriented toward the economics and wise use of man’s energy and machines; various up-to-the-minute scientific topics will be discussed; scientific versus environmental trade-offs will be analyzed.
PHS 103 Earth Science
3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
A general education lecture-laboratory course that covers the entire field of geology. No formal instruction in science is expected. Emphasis will be placed on the configuration of the earth, the dynamic processes that change the configuration, and the origin and history of the earth.
PHS 105 Physics for Non-Science Majors
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MAT 051
A conceptual introduction to physics for the non-science major. The topics of motion, work, power, energy, waves, and electricity, and magnetism are emphasized.
SPE 115 Speech
3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
The essentials of effective speaking are covered. Students are introduced to a variety of speaking situations including conversations, impromptu, extemporaneous, and formal means. Attention is also given to developing techniques of persuasive speaking.
HTH 110 Health Education
2 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Designed to provide a sound knowledge of health in order to favorable influence the student’s attitudes, habits and practices pertaining to the physical, mental, social, and emotional environments. This is a course in critical decision making for personal health and lifestyle choices.