3 semester hours
This competency-based course is a study of the organization and development of ideas in written composition, beginning with the paragraph and proceeding to the full-length paper. In this course, students develop the writing skills needed to prepare expository writing assignments, including college-level themes and essay examinations. Concurrently, students develop the reading competencies needed for a functional understanding of the texts and other resource materials used in this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL010 or English Department placement.  Approved for General Education – Skills.

3 semester hours
This course introduces students to the conventions of academic research writing. By practicing effective print and electronic research techniques; constructing accurate in-text and bibliographic citations; and employing document and formatting principles consistent with a discipline-specific citation style, students will produce research proposals, annotated bibliographies, and fully documented research papers relevant to their programs of study and/or academic interests. Prerequisite: ENGL101 or ENGL103.  Approved for General Education - Skills.

3 semester hours
This course provides study and experience in mathematical representations, processing, problem solving and thinking. Students analyze and solve problems in areas such as set theory, mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Finite Mathematics and Mathematical Reasoning I.  Approved for General Education - Skills.

Demonstrative lectures, studio exercises, and collaborative tasks, expose students to rudimentary principles and practices governing formal elements of the moving image. Project-based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, technique, and safety. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency. Prerequisites: None.  Offered every semester.