RCI Dual Enrollment Course Offerings 2011-12
Joseph T. Buba Center – Meadville
Fall 2011 – Tuesday/Thursday
ENG 101
College Writing Skills
ARHI 105
Overview of Western Art History
SOC 100
PHIL 200
ENG 117
Principles of Sociology
Introduction to Philosophy and Values
Introduction to Fiction
Spring 2012 – Tuesday/Thursday
ECON 100
Elements of Economics
POLI 200
Introduction to Government
MATH 105
College Algebra
ENG 115
Introduction to Literature
ARHI 105
Overview of Art History
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Tuition costs per 3-credit course:
Edinboro University $375.00 (fees included)
Course Descriptions:
Course #
ARHI 105
Title
Location
University
Overview of Western Art
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
History
This course is an introduction and general survey of art and artists from Pre-historic times through the 20th
century. Students will examine major periods and styles which have contributed to Western art through the
use of slides, videos and films in coordination with lectures.
Course #
Title
Location
University
ECON 100
Elements of Economics
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental methods and concepts of economics. It includes
basic elements of macro, micro, and international economics and emphasizes the application of economic
analysis to relevant issues.
Course #
Title
Location
University
ENG 101
College Writing Skills
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
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.
Revised 7/14/2011
Course #
Title
Location
University
ENG 115
Introduction to Literature
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
This course introduces three major literary genres (drama, poetry, and prose fiction) with particular emphasis
on their fundamental formal elements and conventions. Readings illustrate these elements and conventions,
and enhance student appreciation and analysis of the artistic expressions.
Course #
Title
Location
University
ENG 117
Introduction to Fiction
Porreco Center
Edinboro
This course introduces fiction by examining a selection of short stories, novellas, and novels. An
understanding of the elements of fiction – plot, setting, character, point of view, style/tone, theme, and
symbols – as well as competence in written appreciation and analysis of the forms of fiction are additional
goals of the course.
Course #
Title
Location
University
MATH 105
College Algebra
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
This course is intended for non-mathematics majors who have had the equivalent of two years of high school
algebra. Topics include linear equations, complex numbers, functions and their graphs, linear and quadratic
inequalities, absolute value inequalities, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Course #
PHIL 200
Title
Location
University
Introduction to Philosophy and Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
Values
This course examines basic philosophical positions in the areas of ethics, value theory, social and political
philosophy, free will and determinism, epistemology, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of mind.
Course #
Title
Location
University
POLI 200
Introduction to Government
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
This course studies the scope and method of political science. It covers political processes and institutions in
democratic as well as non-democratic nations, and examines the relationship of theory to practice.
Course #
Title
Location
University
SOC 100
Principles of Sociology
Meadville – Buba
Edinboro
This course introduces the logical principles and scientific techniques used in sociology to understand social
behavior. The course focuses on culture, norms, status, role, socialization, stratification, industrialization, and
urbanization. Emphasis is placed on culturally diverse values and attitudes as they evolve through the major
social institutions.
Revised 7/14/2011