The Learn & Earn Online Program (LEO) has been authorized by the North Carolina Office of the Governor and General Assembly to provide distance learning courses for high school students during or after the school day. Sandhills Community College offers more than 70 courses via the Internet for North Carolina public and non-public high school students. Tuition is free for all all high school students. To be eligible, students and participating schools will follow these rules set by the North Carolina General Assembly.

• Students must be enrolled in at least one high school course during grades 9-12.
• Courses may be taken in a high school computer lab during the school day, but students can also take the courses after the school day.
• Tuition and fees are provided without cost by the State of North Carolina for public school students, and the local school district reimburses them for their textbooks.
• Students enrolled in non-public schools or home schools may also enroll during or after their school day. Tuition is also waived for these students, but they must pay for their own textbooks or other course fees.
• High school students attending a non-public school may enroll in any LEO course with space available that has been offered to but not filled by any eligible public school student.

Some of the LEO courses are designed for university transfer in the Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Science degrees programs. Other courses are required to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The course descriptions listed below indicate whether the course is designed for university transfer.

Students, please note: Your high school counselor or home school administrator will assist you in selecting courses appropriate for your high school diploma and for your educational plans after high school graduation. Not all courses are offered each semester. A college application and course placement examination are required for course enrollment. Although tuition is waived for fall and spring semesters, all high school students - public and non-public - must pay tuition for summer classes.

• Enrollment Requirements and Contact Information
• Purchasing Textbooks for LEO Courses
• Schedule of Classes
• Student Handbook for High School Students (PDF file)

ACA 115 Success & Study Skills (0 class hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to achieve educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on an exploration of facilities and services, study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals. This course is required for most associate degree programs at Sandhills and will fulfill the required orientation course at many colleges.

ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 class hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for ENG 111 and MAT 070

This course introduces business decision-making accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement for the A.A. and A.S. degrees. This course is required for several A.A.S. degrees in the Management and Business Department Technologies and for university transfer in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing and in Business and Marketing Education.

ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 class hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ACC 120

This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts, including product-costing systems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course is required for several A.A.S. degrees in the Management and Business Department Technologies and for university transfer in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing and in Business and Marketing Education.

ANT 210 General Anthropology (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the physical, archaeological, linguistic, and ethnological fields of anthropology. Topics include human origins, genetic variations, archaeology, linguistics, primatology, and contemporary cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the four major fields of anthropology. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas of ethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how cultural data are collected and analyzed. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 090, ENG 095, or RED 090 or appropriate placement scores

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

AUT 110 Introduction to Auto Technology (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers work-place safety, hazardous material and environmental regulations and procedures, proper use of hand tools, use of service information resources, and the basic concepts, systems and terms of automotive technology,. Topics include familiarization with vehicle systems along with identification and proper use of various automotive hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to describe safety and environmental procedures, terms associated with automobiles, identify and use basic tools and shop equipment. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Systems Technology.

BIO 110 Principles of Biology (3 class hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

BIO 140 Environmental Biology (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces environmental processes and the influence of human activities upon them. Topics include ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and a focus on current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab (0 class hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour)

Prerequisite: ENG 085
Corequisites: BIO 140

This course provides a laboratory component to complement BIO 140. Emphasis is paced on laboratory and field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

BUS 110 Introduction to Business (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies and a Business/Management Elective in the Associate in Applied Science degree in Associate Degree Nursing. This course has also been approved university transfer for the Business Education and Marketing Education degree.

BUS 115 Business Law I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course introduces the ethics and legal framework of business. Emphasis is placed on contracts, negotiable instruments, Uniform Commercial Code, and the working of the court systems. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical issues and laws covered to selected business decision-making situations. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies and a Business/Management Elective in the Associate in Applied Science degree in Associate Degree Nursing. This course has also been approved for university transfer for the Business Education and Marketing Education degree.

BUS 121 Business Math (2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for MAT 070 and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies.

BUS 125 Personal Finance (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for MAT 070 and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies.

BUS 137 Principles of Management (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies and a Business/Management Elective in the Associate in Applied Science degree in Associate Degree Nursing.

BUS 139 Entrepreneurship I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course provides an introduction to the principles of entrepreneurship. Topics include self-analysis of entrepreneurship readiness, the role of entrepreneur in economic development, legal problems, organizational structure, sources of financing, budgeting, and cash flow. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and issues faced by entrepreneurs. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies.

BUS 225 Business Finance (2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ACC 120 and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies.

BUS 260 Business Communication (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111 and OST 131

This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for one or more of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Management and Business Technologies.

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural science/mathematics (Quantitive Option).

CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy (1 class hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides a brief overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.

CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. This course has also been approved for university transfer for the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice degree.

CJC 112 Criminology (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology.

CJC 113 Juvenile Justice (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology.

CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. This course has also been approved for university transfer for the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice degree.

CJC 131 Criminal Law (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology.

CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology.

CJC 141 Corrections (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. This course has also been approved for university transfer for the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice degree.

COM 110 Introduction to Communication (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts (one course substitute) for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

COM 231 Public Speaking (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts (one course substitute) for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

DME 110 Introduction to Digital Media (2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to key concepts, technologies, and issues related to digital media. Topics include emerging standards, key technologies and related design issues, terminology, media formats, career paths, and ethical issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the various media formats that are used in digital media technology. This course is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Digital Media Technology.

ECO 151 Survey of Economics (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: MAT 070 or higher with a grade of C or better; and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, prices and wages, money, interest rates, banking system, unemployment, inflation, taxes, government spending, and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to explain alternative solutions for economic problems faced by private and government sectors. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: MAT 080 or higher with a grade of C or better; and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: MAT 080 or higher with a grade of C or better; and placement into or credit for ENG 111

This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 085
Corequisite: ENG 095

This course covers the development of partnerships between families, inclusive programs for children/schools that serve young children with and without disabilities, and the community. Emphasis is placed on requisite skills and benefits for successfully establishing, supporting, and maintainingrespectful collaborative relationships between today’s diverse families, centers/schools, and community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to describe appropriate relationships with parents/caretakers, center/school colleagues, and community agencies that enhance the educational experiences/well-being of all children. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Associate degree.

EDU 144 Child Development I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 085
Corequisite: ENG 095

This course covers the theories of child development, developmental sequences, and factors that influence children’s development, from conception through pre-school for all children. Emphasis is placed on sequences in physical/motor, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development and the multiple influences on development and learning of the whole child. Upon completion, students should be able to identify typical and atypical developmental characteristics, plan experiences to enhance development, and describe appropriate interaction techniques and environments. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Associate degree.

EDU 145 Child Development II (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 085
Corequisite: ENG 095

This course covers theories of child development, developmental sequences, and factors that influence children's development, from pre-school through middle childhood for all children Emphasis is placed on sequences in physical/motor, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development multiple influences on development and learning of the whole child. Upon completion, students should be able to identify typical and atypical developmental characteristics, plan experiences to enhance development, and describe appropriate interaction techniques and environments. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Associate degree.

EDU 146 Child Guidance (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 085
Corequisite: ENG 095

This course introduces practical principles and techniques for providing developmentally appropriate guidance for all children with and without disabilities, including those at risk. Emphasis is placed on encouraging self-esteem, cultural awareness, effective communication skills, direct/indirect techniques/strategies and observation to understand the underlying causes of behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate interactions with children and families and promote conflict resolution, self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem in children. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Associate degree.

EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering Technology (1 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces general topics relevant to engineering technology. Topics include career assessment, professional ethics, critical thinking and problem solving, usage of college resources for study and research, and using tools for engineering computations. Upon completion, students should be able to choose a career option in engineering technology and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Surveying Technology.

EGR 115 Introduction to Technology (2 class hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the basic skills and career fields for technicians. Topics include career options, technical vocabulary, dimensional analysis, measurement systems, engineering graphics, calculator applications, professional ethics, safety practices, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technologies, prepare drawings and sketches, and perform computations using a scientific calculator. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Civil Engineering Technology and Surveying Technology.

ENG 111 Expository Writing (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 095

This course is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is placed on the writing process including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.

ENG 112 Argument-Based Research (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and argumentative strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data and incorporating research findings into documented argumentative essays and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to summarize, paraphrase, interpret, and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using standard research format and style. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.

ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.

ENG 131 Introduction to Literature (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: ENG 112 or ENG 114

This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ENG 232 American Literature II (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: ENG 112 or ENG 114

This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

ENG 261 World Literature I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisite: ENG 112 or ENG 114

This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

GEO 111 World Regional Geography (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their functional relationships. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HIS 121 Western Civilization I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces western civilization from pre-history to the early modern era. Topics include ancient Greece, Rome, and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national monarchies in western Europe. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early western civilization. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HIS 122 Western Civilization II (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces western civilization from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the religious wars, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars I and II, and the Cold War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern western civilization. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HIS 131 American History I (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HIS 132 American History II (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HRM 110 Introduction to Hospitality (2 class hours, 0 lab hours, 2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the growth and progress of the hospitality industry. Topics include financing, hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the background, context, and career opportunities that exist in the hospitality industry. This course has been designed to satisfy a degree requirement for the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Baking and Pastry Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management.

HUM 150 American Women’s Studies (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides an inter-disciplinary study of the history, literature, and social roles of American women from Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on women’s roles as reflected in American language usage, education, law, the workplace, and mainstream culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze the roles of women as reflected in various cultural forms. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

HUM 160 Introduction to Film (2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production. Topics include film styles, history, and production techniques, as well as the social values reflected in film art. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze the elements covered in relation to selected films. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts for the A.A., A.A.S., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees.

MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics (3 class hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credit hours)