A-B Tech COURSES 2014-2015
Below is a list of A-B Tech College Transfer Courses for 2014-2015 school year.
For fall semester 2014, Late start classes start August 27; regular-start classes
begin August 19.
BIO 111
General Biology I and Lab
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway
Late start Fall term TTH, 2:10-3:05; Lab TH 2:10-5:10; Late start Spring term, TTH, 2:10-3:05; Lab TH 2:10-5:10
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological
chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution,
classification, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
science/mathematics.
CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
Computer Basics CTE pathway
Late start, 2:10-4:10 pm, TTH; or On-line
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. Microsoft
Office will be used in this course; this includes Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education elective
requirement.
CIS 115
Introduction to Programming and Logic
Computer Basics CTE Pathway
Late start fall term, on-line or TTH, 2:10-4:40
This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic
environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving
methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to
manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement
algorithmic solutions in a programming language. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education elective requirement.
COM 231
Public Speaking
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway
Late start, 2:10-3:40 pm, MW (not offered on-line)
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 speech/communications.
ECO 251
Principles of Microeconomics
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway
Late-start on-line, Fall term MWF, 12-12:50 (hybrid); Non-late start Spring term, TTH, 1-2:15 (hybrid),
This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry 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.
ENG 111
Expository Writing
All Transfer Pathways
Late start, 2:10-3:10 pm, MWF; or On-line
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 113
Literature Based Research - DROPPED
ENG 131
Introduction to Literature - DROPPED
HIS 111
World Civilizations I
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway
Late start, 2:10-3:10 pm, MWF; or On-line
This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics
include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic, and Byzantine
cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and
cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral
sciences.
MAT 151/151A
Statistics I - DROPPED
MAT 161/161A
College Algebra/College Algebra Lab - DROPPED
MAT 171/171A
Precalculus Algebra/Precalculus Algebra Lab
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway
Non-late start Fall term MWF, 12-12:50 (hybrid); Non-late start Spring term, MWF, 12-12:50 (hybrid)
This is the first of two courses designed to emphasize topics which are fundamental to the study of
calculus. Emphasis is placed on equations and inequalities, functions (linear, polynomial, rational),
systems of equations and inequalities, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be
able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and predictions. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in natural science/mathematics. MAT 171A is a laboratory for MAT 171. Emphasis is placed
on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon completion, students should be
able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
MAT 172/172A
Precalculus Trigonometry/Lab
Sciences Pathway ONLY
Non-late start Fall term MWTH, 2-2:50 (hybrid); Non-late start Spring term, MWTH, 2-2:50 (hybrid)
Prerequisite: MAT 171
This is the second of two courses designed to emphasize topics which are fundamental to the study of
calculus. Emphasis is placed on properties and applications of transcendental functions and their graphs,
right and oblique triangle trigonometry, conic sections, vectors and polar coordinates. Upon completion,
students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and
prediction. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural science /
mathematics. MAT 172A is a laboratory for MAT 172. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance
the materials presented in the class. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply
critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
MAT 271
Calculus I and Lab
Sciences Pathway ONLY
Late start Fall term MWTH, 2-4pm; Late start Spring term, MWTH, 2:10-4:10
Prerequisite: MAT 172 or qualifying score on accuplacer
This course covers in depth the differential calculus portion of a three-course calculus sequence. Topics
include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one
variable, with applications. Upon completion, students should be able to apply differentiation and
integration techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
science/mathematics.
PSY 150
General Psychology
Arts Pathway and Sciences Pathway, Human Services CTE Pathway
Late start, 2:10-3:15 pm, MWF; or On-line
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history,
methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior,
personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
social/behavioral science.
PSY 281
Abnormal Psychology
Human Services CTE Pathway
Non-late start Fall term MWF 9-9:50am or MW, 4-5:15pm; Non-late start Spring term MWF 9-9:50am or MW, 4-5:15pm
PSY 150
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical,
clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on
terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon
completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as
well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.