FALL 2015 Class Schedule Course * Days Begins Ends Instructor Requirement ASL 1101 - American Sign Language Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD BIO 1101 - Intro to Biology -CN Sat 9:00 AM 3:54 PM TBD BIO 1101 - Intro to Biology- BTG Sat 9:00 AM 3:54 PM TBD COM1330 - Public Speaking T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD ENG 1101 - College English Composition Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD ENG 1101 - College English Composition (Green and Lyons HS) T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD ENG 1101 - College English Composition T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD LAW 1101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD MAT 1275 College Alg & Trig (not confirmed yet) Sat 8:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD COMPASS MAT 1375 - Pre-Calculus(not confirmed yet) Sat 8:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD COMPASS MAT 1475 – Calculus (not confirmed yet) Sat 8:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD COMPASS MKT 1100 - Essentials of Marketing Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD PSY 1101 - Intro to Psychology Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD PSY 1101 - Intro to Psychology T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD SOC 1101 - Elements of Sociology T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD SOC 1101 - Elements of Sociology Sat 9:30 AM 12:24 PM TBD 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA SOC 1103 – The Family T/Th 4:20 PM 5:47 PM TBD 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA 75+ on 9-12 Regents ELA and 80+ on overall GPA Prerequisite and Course Descriptions Prerequisite Eligible students will demonstrate: Strong record of attendance; no scheduling conflicts during the Fall 2015 semester and other requisites as noted below. For admissions to College Now college credit courses students must be in good academic standing at their home schools (GPA 80+) and have a good record of attendance. Furthermore, students must have demonstrated proficiency in the appropriate area(s) via SAT or Regents scores. Admission to Math only: Students must have passed 1. 2 NYS Math Regents and scored 80+ on at least one, AND passed Alg (1yr.); Geo (1yr) and Alg II/Trig (1yr) OR 2. Scored 500+ on SAT/Math OR 3. Scored 21+ on ACT Math. Admission to Other 3 credit courses: Students must have 1. 75+ on ELA OR 2. scored 480+ on SAT Verbal or critical Reading score OR 3. scored 21+ on ACT English. Course Descriptions ASL 1101 American Sign Language I (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) A beginning course designed to develop skill in a form of manual communication used primarily by American-born deaf persons in interpersonal (face-to-face) relations. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the body for visually-based communications, and the structure, vocabulary and development of American Sign Language. BIO 1101 Biology I (3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs, 4 cr) The fundamental principles of biology focus on topics including taxonomy, structure, nutrition, reproduction, heredity, development and evolution. The concepts of molecular biology and DNA fingerprinting using representative plants and animals are introduced. The course also includes the use and care of the microscope. COM 1330 Public Speaking (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) Practice in presenting extemporaneous speeches, textbook readings, preparation of speech outlines and reading of resource material for research in speech. ENG 1101 English Composition I (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) This is a course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques, including use of the library. Demanding readings are assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing. ENT1100 – Introduction to entertainment Technology (3cl hrs 3 cr) An introduction the live entertainment technology industry including working methods; processes, equipment and facilities for theatre, opera, dance, concert productions; theme parks; themed-retail; cruise ship venues and corporate special events. LAW 1101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes the sources of law; legal terminology; the operation of the court system at the state and federal level. Respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal. MAT 1275 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cl hrs, 4 cr ) An intermediate and advanced algebra course. Topics include quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, exponential and logarithmic functions; topics from trigonometry, including identities, equations and solutions of triangles. MAT 1375 Pre-calculus (4 cl hrs, 4 cr ) Topics include an in-depth study of functions such as polynomial functions, inverse functions, radical functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions; solving inequalities; elements of vectors and complex numbers. MAT 1475 Calculus I 4 cl hrs, 4 cr Prerequisite: Students must have passed 2 NYS Math Regents and scored 80+ on at least one,AND passed Alg (1yr.); Geo (1yr) and Alg II/Trig (1yr) OR scored 500+ on SAT/Math OR scored 21+ on ACT Math. Topics include functions, limits, differentiation, tangent lines, L’Hopital’s Rule, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and applications. MKT 1100 Essentials of Marketing (3 hrs, 3 cr) Functions involved in distributing goods, the role of the manufacturer in selecting target markets, types of marketing institutions (wholesale and retail). Formulating marketing policies and strategies. The role of government and the effects of consumerism on marketing practices. PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) Methodology, history and theories of psychology; brain and behavior; neuropsychology; socialization; motivation; emotion; perception; learning; thinking; intelligence; personality and the adjustment processes; and social psychology. SOC 1101 Elements of Sociology (3 cl hrs, 3 cr) Perspectives on sociology as an analytical science. The emphasis is on concepts, hypotheses and theories which explain social behavior and social change. SOC 1103 The Family (3 cl hrs, 3 cr ) The family viewed as an institution and social group. Emphasis will be on the family as a social system in a changing society.