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Ever wonder how chemistry pertains to your everyday life? Chemistry encompasses everything you touch, see, and feel on a daily basis. Chemical substances and processes are essential for our existence, to nourish us, to keep us clean and healthy, to provide transportation and so much more. Our General Chemistry course examines concepts of everyday issues and real-world applications of science. This course explores stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, as well as atoms, molecules, and ions.
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Our General Biology course intends to provide an introductory view of the concepts of biology. To start, students are introduced to the process of science and the cellular foundation of life. We dive into cell division, structure, and genetics as well as molecular biology and biotechnology. A solid framework of evolution and the diversity of life related to plants and animals is provided, as well as animal structure and function. Finally, the basics of ecology are defined and explained through real-world issues of conservation and biodiversity.
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Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world with at least 400 million speakers and the most spoken language throughout South and Central America, Spain, and much of the United States. Speaking another language can seem daunting at first, but Spanish is one of the easier languages to learn, especially for native English speakers. This course will include a review of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary, how to talk about transportation, shopping, clothing, leisure activities, food, household goods, and more.
Recommendation: Spanish I.
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Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to produce a movie? There are many components that need to be developed before it hits the big screen. In this Film Appreciation course, we will explore the aesthetics of cinema, the concepts behind storytelling, and various elements of a film. We examine the elements of what makes a ‘good’ film and understand the role movies play in our daily lives and in society.
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In our Composition II course, we examine the processes of topic concentration, research, and writing to produce well thought out and logical types of writing. We discuss how to compose a variety of writings, such as narratives, descriptive essays, reviews, proposals, arguments, and research papers. We dive into the research and writing process by exploring how to locate and evaluate good sources and read critically.
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This course introduces you to the essential foundations of college level writing. Our Composition I course provides an overview of academic and professional writing, research, planning, drafting, and publishing. The basic fundamentals are covered from the ground up; from structuring and developing a paper, crafting topics, creating outlines and revising, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills. You will be introduced to the general processes of communication through writing and reading.
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Spanish is spoken by millions around the world as well as in the United States. Not only is Spanish a useful language to learn, it also has a rich history around the world. This course will introduce you to the basics of verb conjugation, helpful vocabulary, and explore the Spanish culture. Whether you are taking this course because you have always wanted to speak Spanish or because you need to learn Spanish to communicate at work and in your community, get ready to dive into the Spanish language!
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In this fast paced world of technology, it is important to be computer literate. Computer Basics gives students a better understanding of computers and many fascinating components of the digital world. This course introduces learners to basic hardware, such as traditional desktops, tablets and mobile applications. We will take a look at different types of browsers, tools that can enhance productivity, data storage options and proper internet searching techniques.
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We live in a world of rapid development and change, both in how people interact thanks to technology and the evolution of social stratification. Sociology is defined as the study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small, personal groups to very large groups. Our Sociology course covers the fundamentals of these interactions and we also take a deeper look into how global inequality, the economy, gender, marriage, religion and social movements play a role in our ever-changing society and personal lives.
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Social psychologists investigate how we view ourselves and others, how we interact with others, how we influence others, and how we act when we are part of a group. Given the amount of time each of us spend thinking about and interacting with the people we encounter every day, much of our lives are spent with the subject matter of social psychology. You encounter social psychology in your day-to-day life, and a textbook on social psychology should reflect that. This course draws on experiences we might encounter to enhance learning of social psychological theories and concepts.
