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The Engineering Science program is designed to provide a foundation for further studies towards the bachelor’s degree in variety of Engineering disciplines. The curriculum provides a base of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals common to the first two years of a Baccalaureate engineering program. Engineering electives provide special courses to suit particular interest in any sub-discipline of engineering including Electrical/Computer Engineering, Civil/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, and Chemical/Biomedical Engineering.
Graduates will be able to:
General Education:
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
A. Depending upon a student's placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
B. MA 109 is the prerequisite for MA 120 or test placement or permission from the Department chairperson.
C. CIS 108 is the prerequisite for CIS 165.
D. It is recommended that students enroll in their first WI course upon completion of EN 101.
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
Choose one (1) from the following courses:
This course provides exposure to, and experience in, the essential aspects of the visual arts. It serves to develop an understanding of art through studying the visual elements of art and design, the media and process, and an overview of the chronological progression of art through history from a cultural perspective. It examines how art communicates, how to describe, analyze and interpret it, and how to see art as both a product and reflection of the historical and cultural context it is created in.
- General Education Course
Spring 6A/B wk semesters, Fall 6 wk A/B semesters
This course explores the major literary genres with emphasis on the techniques of understanding and interpreting poetry, drama, short stories, and novels. It also focuses on modern literature and writers of current interest.
- General Education Course
EN 102 - Composition II
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course is for those students seeking to fulfill the humanities requirement. Emphasis is placed on listening skills. The basic elements of music are covered along with notation of pitch and rhythm, as well as musical periods from medieval to today’s hip-hop.
Fall, Spring
The student will study the historical development of Philosophy, and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of
Philosophy in Western Civilization. The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition. Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) and metaphysical (problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course is for science, pre-professional, and engineering majors. It covers basic concepts and introductory inorganic chemistry. Topics include: stoichiometry, solubility, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solid structure, quantum mechanics, chemical formulas, reactions, solutions, enthalpy, and bonding theory. Solutions to numerical problems are stressed throughout. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles.
- General Education Course
College level math and college level English
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers the study of the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives, and differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions. It also includes applications of the derivative, maxima, and minima and introductions to anti-derivatives, Riemann Sum, and the Fundamental Theorems.
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department chairperson.
Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a continuation of MA 120. It further explores the study and application of the concepts of antiderivatives, definite integrals, and techniques of integration. Topics include transcendental functions, improper integrals, and infinite series.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It is recommended for majors in engineering, pure science, or mathematics, and it covers vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, gravitational forces, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers such basic economic concepts as the elements of national income, inflation and unemployment, the economic roles of government, determination of national income, business cycles, the global economy, and monetary fiscal policies. EC 101 emphasizes macroeconomics.
Fall, Spring
This course further explores economic principles emphasizing composition and pricing of national output, distribution of income, trade unions, cost analysis, women at work, income inequality, the pricing factors of production, international trade and finance, and an evaluation of alternative economic systems. EC 102 emphasizes microeconomics.
- General Education Course
EC 101 - Economics I
Fall, Spring
This course introduces the C++ programming language. Emphasis is placed on the logical analysis of a well-structured program in the language, which is capable of handling low-level language features. The run-time libraries, program correctness, portability, and maintainability are thoroughly discussed. Systems and application programs are constructed during open lab hours.
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall, Spring
This course is a continuation of MA 121. Emphasis is placed on the study and application of power series, polar coordinates, multivariable functions, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This course covers the application of differential equations and their standard methods of solution. Topics include linear differential equations of the first and higher orders, linear equations of the second order, numerical approximations, and series solution.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This is the second in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It covers waves, sound, electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electrical potential, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Lenz’s law, induction, and alternating currents.
- General Education Course
PY 120 - Physics I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the various disciplines of engineering, with emphasis on learning concepts and practicing skills that are used in the engineering and engineering technology
fields. It is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and practice the different types of engineering problem solving, make effective written communications and oral presentations,
and understand the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of an engineer. Feasibility and project management concepts are also introduced.
Fall, Spring
This course explores the various disciplines of engineering and expands student awareness of Avionics technology; by introducing several types of flight instruments, navigation, communication and electronic systems mounted in aircraft. The project-based learning activities are designed to develop leadership and essential workplace skills: teamwork, communication, problem solving, decision making. The career workshops and seminars will reinforce professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of an engineer.
Fall, Spring
Biomedical/Chemical Engineering majors must take the following courses:
This course covers thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, reaction rates and mechanisms, coordination complexes, main group chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles. This course is a continuation of CH 111.
- General Education Course
CH 111 - General Chemistry I
MA 108 - College Algebra
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Major classes of reactions covered include: nucleophilic substitution, elimination, addition, free radical and polar mechanisms. Reaction intermediates and chemical synthesis are stressed. Laboratory experiments include an introduction to purification and identification techniques as well as an introduction to chemical synthesis. This course is a laboratory science course intended for science, preprofessional, and chemical engineering majors.
CH 112 - General Chemistry II
Fall, Spring
This course covers the development and application of statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, probability, normal distribution, tests of hypothesis testing differences, sampling theory, and correlation.
- General Education Course
MA 022 - Mathematics Fundamentals for Liberal Arts
OR
MA 025 - Accelerated Algebra
OR
MA 025A - Algebra A
OR
MA 025B - Algebra B
OR
Test Placement
Fall, Spring, Summer
All electrical/computer engineering majors must take the following courses:
This course covers the first level of electric circuit theory and system analysis. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, methods of circuit analysis, the natural and step response of passive networks, power, and ideal transformers.
PY 121 - Physics II
Fall
This course introduces the theory, applications and design of digital circuits. Topics include digital numbering systems and codes. Booloan algebra, combinational logic circuits, flip-slops and their applications, the fundamentals of synchronous logic design, and digital arthimetic. The lab provides practical experience with TTL logic devices and circuits.
PY 121 - Physics II
Spring
This course covers the basic structure and operation of the microprocessor, the basic types of memory circuits, control-signal and assembly language. A variety of software and hardware used to perform various troubleshooting concepts.
ES 236 - Digital Logic Design
Spring
All industrial engineering majors must take the following courses:
This course covers thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, reaction rates and mechanisms, coordination complexes, main group chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles. This course is a continuation of CH 111.
- General Education Course
CH 111 - General Chemistry I
MA 108 - College Algebra
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers the formulation of the motion of particles and rigid bodies and the relationship of the forces and motion of the particles, the study of work and energy, principles of conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the vibrations in parts and machines.
ES 206 - Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
MA 121 - Calculus II
PY 120 - Physics I
Spring
This course is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge associated with programmable logic controllers-PLC's. It includes mastery of introductory/advanced instructions, operations and languages that are defined in the IEC61131-3 programmable logic controller standard; thus preparing students to write and troubleshoot control programs for a variety of engineering applications.
ET 111 - DC-System
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Spring
All mechanical/civil engineering majors must take the following courses:
This course covers basic concepts of engineering mechanics, specifically statics and the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies subject to concentrated and distributed forces, and analysis of structures, beams, and cables.
MA 120 - Calculus I
PY 120 - Physics I
Fall
This course covers the formulation of the motion of particles and rigid bodies and the relationship of the forces and motion of the particles, the study of work and energy, principles of conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the vibrations in parts and machines.
ES 206 - Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
MA 121 - Calculus II
PY 120 - Physics I
Spring
This course covers the basic principles of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and drafting. Using the CAD system allows hands-on experience in learning how to create, prepare, store, and retrieve technical drawings and related information.
MA 108 - College Algebra
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson
Fall, Spring
This course provides students with hands-on training using the AutoDesk’s AutoCAD/Inventor software tools in combination with a 3D Printer to generate working prototypes. Students will utilize conventional 3D modeling and parametric design techniques to build their AutoCAD projects. Students will work individually and in a team to experience taking a project from design to prototyping.
ET 101 - Fundamentals of CAD
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Spring
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the various disciplines of engineering, with emphasis on learning concepts and practicing skills that are used in the engineering and engineering technology
fields. It is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and practice the different types of engineering problem solving, make effective written communications and oral presentations,
and understand the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of an engineer. Feasibility and project management concepts are also introduced.
Fall, Spring
This course covers such basic economic concepts as the elements of national income, inflation and unemployment, the economic roles of government, determination of national income, business cycles, the global economy, and monetary fiscal policies. EC 101 emphasizes macroeconomics.
Fall, Spring
This course covers the study of the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives, and differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions. It also includes applications of the derivative, maxima, and minima and introductions to anti-derivatives, Riemann Sum, and the Fundamental Theorems.
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department chairperson.
Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the C++ programming language. Emphasis is placed on the logical analysis of a well-structured program in the language, which is capable of handling low-level language features. The run-time libraries, program correctness, portability, and maintainability are thoroughly discussed. Systems and application programs are constructed during open lab hours.
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall, Spring
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a continuation of MA 120. It further explores the study and application of the concepts of antiderivatives, definite integrals, and techniques of integration. Topics include transcendental functions, improper integrals, and infinite series.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It is recommended for majors in engineering, pure science, or mathematics, and it covers vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, gravitational forces, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is for science, pre-professional, and engineering majors. It covers basic concepts and introductory inorganic chemistry. Topics include: stoichiometry, solubility, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solid structure, quantum mechanics, chemical formulas, reactions, solutions, enthalpy, and bonding theory. Solutions to numerical problems are stressed throughout. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles.
- General Education Course
College level math and college level English
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a continuation of MA 121. Emphasis is placed on the study and application of power series, polar coordinates, multivariable functions, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This is the second in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It covers waves, sound, electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electrical potential, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Lenz’s law, induction, and alternating currents.
- General Education Course
PY 120 - Physics I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the theory, applications and design of digital circuits. Topics include digital numbering systems and codes. Booloan algebra, combinational logic circuits, flip-slops and their applications, the fundamentals of synchronous logic design, and digital arthimetic. The lab provides practical experience with TTL logic devices and circuits.
PY 121 - Physics II
Spring
This course further explores economic principles emphasizing composition and pricing of national output, distribution of income, trade unions, cost analysis, women at work, income inequality, the pricing factors of production, international trade and finance, and an evaluation of alternative economic systems. EC 102 emphasizes microeconomics.
- General Education Course
EC 101 - Economics I
Fall, Spring
This course covers the application of differential equations and their standard methods of solution. Topics include linear differential equations of the first and higher orders, linear equations of the second order, numerical approximations, and series solution.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This course covers the first level of electric circuit theory and system analysis. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, methods of circuit analysis, the natural and step response of passive networks, power, and ideal transformers.
PY 121 - Physics II
Fall
This course covers the basic structure and operation of the microprocessor, the basic types of memory circuits, control-signal and assembly language. A variety of software and hardware used to perform various troubleshooting concepts.
ES 236 - Digital Logic Design
Spring
This course covers such basic economic concepts as the elements of national income, inflation and unemployment, the economic roles of government, determination of national income, business cycles, the global economy, and monetary fiscal policies. EC 101 emphasizes macroeconomics.
Fall, Spring
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the various disciplines of engineering, with emphasis on learning concepts and practicing skills that are used in the engineering and engineering technology
fields. It is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and practice the different types of engineering problem solving, make effective written communications and oral presentations,
and understand the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of an engineer. Feasibility and project management concepts are also introduced.
Fall, Spring
This course covers the study of the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives, and differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions. It also includes applications of the derivative, maxima, and minima and introductions to anti-derivatives, Riemann Sum, and the Fundamental Theorems.
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department chairperson.
Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is for science, pre-professional, and engineering majors. It covers basic concepts and introductory inorganic chemistry. Topics include: stoichiometry, solubility, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solid structure, quantum mechanics, chemical formulas, reactions, solutions, enthalpy, and bonding theory. Solutions to numerical problems are stressed throughout. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles.
- General Education Course
College level math and college level English
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a continuation of MA 120. It further explores the study and application of the concepts of antiderivatives, definite integrals, and techniques of integration. Topics include transcendental functions, improper integrals, and infinite series.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It is recommended for majors in engineering, pure science, or mathematics, and it covers vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, gravitational forces, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, reaction rates and mechanisms, coordination complexes, main group chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles. This course is a continuation of CH 111.
- General Education Course
CH 111 - General Chemistry I
MA 108 - College Algebra
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the C++ programming language. Emphasis is placed on the logical analysis of a well-structured program in the language, which is capable of handling low-level language features. The run-time libraries, program correctness, portability, and maintainability are thoroughly discussed. Systems and application programs are constructed during open lab hours.
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall, Spring
This course is a continuation of MA 121. Emphasis is placed on the study and application of power series, polar coordinates, multivariable functions, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This is the second in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It covers waves, sound, electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electrical potential, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Lenz’s law, induction, and alternating currents.
- General Education Course
PY 120 - Physics I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course further explores economic principles emphasizing composition and pricing of national output, distribution of income, trade unions, cost analysis, women at work, income inequality, the pricing factors of production, international trade and finance, and an evaluation of alternative economic systems. EC 102 emphasizes microeconomics.
- General Education Course
EC 101 - Economics I
Fall, Spring
This course covers the application of differential equations and their standard methods of solution. Topics include linear differential equations of the first and higher orders, linear equations of the second order, numerical approximations, and series solution.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge associated with programmable logic controllers-PLC's. It includes mastery of introductory/advanced instructions, operations and languages that are defined in the IEC61131-3 programmable logic controller standard; thus preparing students to write and troubleshoot control programs for a variety of engineering applications.
ET 111 - DC-System
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Spring
This course covers the formulation of the motion of particles and rigid bodies and the relationship of the forces and motion of the particles, the study of work and energy, principles of conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the vibrations in parts and machines.
ES 206 - Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
MA 121 - Calculus II
PY 120 - Physics I
Spring
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the various disciplines of engineering, with emphasis on learning concepts and practicing skills that are used in the engineering and engineering technology
fields. It is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and practice the different types of engineering problem solving, make effective written communications and oral presentations,
and understand the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of an engineer. Feasibility and project management concepts are also introduced.
Fall, Spring
This course covers such basic economic concepts as the elements of national income, inflation and unemployment, the economic roles of government, determination of national income, business cycles, the global economy, and monetary fiscal policies. EC 101 emphasizes macroeconomics.
Fall, Spring
This course covers the study of the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives, and differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions. It also includes applications of the derivative, maxima, and minima and introductions to anti-derivatives, Riemann Sum, and the Fundamental Theorems.
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department chairperson.
Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : AE 101
Course Description :
This course provides exposure to, and experience in, the essential aspects of the visual arts. It serves to develop an understanding of art through studying the visual elements of art and design, the media and process, and an overview of the chronological progression of art through history from a cultural perspective. It examines how art communicates, how to describe, analyze and interpret it, and how to see art as both a product and reflection of the historical and cultural context it is created in.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Spring 6A/B wk semesters, Fall 6 wk A/B semesters
Course Code : AE 103
Course Description :
This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from Prehistoric to the 13th Century. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : AE 104
Course Description :
This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from the 14th Century to present times. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : ARB 101
Course Description :
This course focuses on the basics of the Arabic language. The four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking are introduced. Students will practice pronunciation of the alphabet and vocabulary. Group work and discussion on Arabic culture and tradition are an integral component of this course. This course assumes no previous knowledge of the Arabic language.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : ARB 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic I. The four language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing—continue to be developed.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I
OR
Permission of the instructor
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : EN 205
Course Description :
This course explores the major literary genres with emphasis on the techniques of understanding and interpreting poetry, drama, short stories, and novels. It also focuses on modern literature and writers of current interest.
- General Education Course
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : EN 215
Course Description :
This course surveys the masterpieces of world literature from “the beginnings” to 1650. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical, and literary perspectives are explored in selections from Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia. Works studied include The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Ramayana, The Thousand and One Nights, and the T’ao Ch’ien. In addition to listed readings, other literary works and sacred texts from around the world may be discussed.
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Fall
Course Code : EN 216
Course Description :
This course surveys the masterpieces of world literature from 1650 to present. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical, and literary perspectives are explored in selections from around the world. Authors studied include Matsuo Basho, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Emily Dickinson, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Chinua Achebe. In addition to listed authors, other literary works from around the world may be discussed.
- General Education Course
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : FR 101
Course Description :
This course is a foundation in the basics of French. Grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary are introduced within a natural context. Emphasis is on speaking, reading, and writing simple ideas, in addition to recognizing and responding to culturally appropriate behaviors in everyday situations.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FR 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of FR 101 with greater emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction includes grammar drills, conversation, reading, and guided composition. Reading selections focus on different aspects of French civilization and culture.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
FR 101 - Elementary French I
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : FR 201
Course Description :
This course offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation, and reading comprehension. Student participation in the language laboratory is required.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
FR 101 - Elementary French I
FR 102 - Elementary French II
OR
at least two years of high school French
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : MU 106
Course Description :
This course is for those students seeking to fulfill the humanities requirement. Emphasis is placed on listening skills. The basic elements of music are covered along with notation of pitch and rhythm, as well as musical periods from medieval to today’s hip-hop.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : PH 101
Course Description :
The student will study the historical development ofPhilosophy, andwilldemonstratea written and verbal understanding of themajor issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of Philosophy in Western Civilization.The courseis designedto give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition.Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) andmetaphysical(problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 101
Course Description :
The student will study the historical development of Philosophy, and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of
Philosophy in Western Civilization. The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition. Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) and metaphysical (problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 106
Course Description :
The student will study the major Ethical theories and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of Ethical theory and its application to contemporary moral issues. The courseis designedto give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional ethical thinkers and the major controversies of the contemporary world.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 106
Course Description :
The student will study the major Ethical theories and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of Ethical theory and its
application to contemporary moral issues. The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional ethical thinkers and the major controversies of the contemporary world.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 108
Course Description :
Students will study modern philosophy and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of modern epistemology and ontology.
The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional Modern thinkers: the debate between the Rationalists and the Empiricists, Kant’s Transcendental Idealism, Hegel’s critique of Kant and Nietzsche’s overcoming of metaphysics. The major controversies of the Enlightenment period will be a central concern in this course.
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : SP 101
Course Description :
This course uses a comprehension-based proficiency approach to the acquisition of Spanish. Pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar are presented audio-visually in a natural, culture-based context through the continuous story line of Destinos, a Spanish soap opera. Students practice speaking, writing, and reading skills while developing a high level of listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students develop cultural knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is for those students whose native language is not Spanish.
1 hour laboratory
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : SP 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of Spanish 101 with greater emphasis placed on developing oral communication. Through the Destinos soap opera format, students increase their Spanish language skills and knowledge of Hispanic cultures. This course is for those students whose native language is not Spanish and have had two years of High School Spanish or SP 101.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
This course is intended for those students who have completed Spanish 102 and wish to continue improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary are presented audio-visually in a natural, culture-based context. Special emphasis is placed on developing more advanced conversational skills through continued exposure to the Destinos soap opera, diverse classroom activities, and authentic realia.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 102 - Elementary Spanish II
The prerequisite may be waived with 3 years of High School Spanish or permission of the Department.
Semesters Offered :
Fall
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of SP 201 with emphasis on developing more advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. The materials used include the Destinos soap opera, films, authentic realia, and relevant field trips.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
The prerequisite may be waived with 3 years of High School Spanish or permission of the Department.
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : SP 205
Course Description :
This course introduces major genres of literature with special emphasis on the techniques of reading and interpreting novels, short stories, essays, and poetry. It analyzes the relationship between each literary piece and the historic period in which it was written. This course is intended for those students who have completed SP 202 or are native Spanish speakers.
- General Education Course
Course Code : ST 112
Course Description :
This course addresses the role of theater as an art form andmeans of communicating ideas regarding cultural value andhuman understanding. Contributions of the audience,playwright, actor, director, designer, and technician to theatricalproduction are covered. Elements of historical genres, theimportance of audience, and the total experience of theater arediscussed as supplemental to the foundation materialmentioned above.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a continuation of MA 120. It further explores the study and application of the concepts of antiderivatives, definite integrals, and techniques of integration. Topics include transcendental functions, improper integrals, and infinite series.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It is recommended for majors in engineering, pure science, or mathematics, and it covers vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, gravitational forces, solid and fluid mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics.
- General Education Course
MA 120 - Calculus I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is for science, pre-professional, and engineering majors. It covers basic concepts and introductory inorganic chemistry. Topics include: stoichiometry, solubility, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solid structure, quantum mechanics, chemical formulas, reactions, solutions, enthalpy, and bonding theory. Solutions to numerical problems are stressed throughout. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles.
- General Education Course
College level math and college level English
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the C++ programming language. Emphasis is placed on the logical analysis of a well-structured program in the language, which is capable of handling low-level language features. The run-time libraries, program correctness, portability, and maintainability are thoroughly discussed. Systems and application programs are constructed during open lab hours.
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall, Spring
This course is a continuation of MA 121. Emphasis is placed on the study and application of power series, polar coordinates, multivariable functions, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This is the second in a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It covers waves, sound, electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electrical potential, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Lenz’s law, induction, and alternating currents.
- General Education Course
PY 120 - Physics I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course covers thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, reaction rates and mechanisms, coordination complexes, main group chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments reinforce theoretical principles. This course is a continuation of CH 111.
- General Education Course
CH 111 - General Chemistry I
MA 108 - College Algebra
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course further explores economic principles emphasizing composition and pricing of national output, distribution of income, trade unions, cost analysis, women at work, income inequality, the pricing factors of production, international trade and finance, and an evaluation of alternative economic systems. EC 102 emphasizes microeconomics.
- General Education Course
EC 101 - Economics I
Fall, Spring
This course covers the application of differential equations and their standard methods of solution. Topics include linear differential equations of the first and higher orders, linear equations of the second order, numerical approximations, and series solution.
MA 121 - Calculus II
Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge associated with programmable logic controllers-PLC's. It includes mastery of introductory/advanced instructions, operations and languages that are defined in the IEC61131-3 programmable logic controller standard; thus preparing students to write and troubleshoot control programs for a variety of engineering applications.
ET 111 - DC-System
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Spring
This course covers the formulation of the motion of particles and rigid bodies and the relationship of the forces and motion of the particles, the study of work and energy, principles of conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, the principle of conservation of momentum, and the vibrations in parts and machines.
ES 206 - Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
MA 121 - Calculus II
PY 120 - Physics I
Spring
