ALH 101 Introduction to Allied Health              3 credits: Surveys Allied Health professions for those students considering a career in this field. The course includes an overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with each profession, enabling students to make informed career decisions. The lecture/discussion format involves the participation of representatives from various Allied Health disciplines. Students are responsible for arranging two clinical observations during the semester.

ENG 043 Developmental Writing I              3 credits: Does not count toward graduation. Focuses on the paragraph, its structural characteristics and developmental modes, and leads to the essay. Reviews the standards of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, mechanics, and usage. Emphasizes revising, editing, and proofreading.

ENG 063 Developmental Writing II             3 credits: Does not count toward graduation. Continues the study of paragraph development. Extends students’ abilities to write clearly, fluently, and correctly while introducing more fully the process of developing an essay. Incorporates readings for critical analysis, modeling, and topic generation.

ENG 073 Developmental Reading               3 credits: Does not count toward graduation. Introduces active reading strategies to achieve comprehension and retention rates demanded by college reading.  Students learn to recall, question, interpret, and analyze an extensive selection of academic material. Increases vocabulary.

HDV 100/101/103 Learning Strategies        3 credits: College Prep/Goal Setting/Career Exploration – This course assists new students in orienting themselves in a college environment. It includes personal development topics such as time management, goal setting, study skills involving note taking, test preparation, and the use of the library and other resources. It also provides students with skills and strategies to solve problems they are likely to encounter once they enter college.  Students explore career alternatives and learn about the process of career decision-making, including examination of one’s value and interests, and the use of information regarding different occupations.

MATH 075 Introductory Mathematics        3 credits: Does not count toward graduation. Presents the arithmetic of whole and signed numbers and an introduction to Algebra. Topics include integers, fractions, decimals, percents and beginning concepts of algebra.

MATH 095 Introductory Algebra                 3 credits: Does not count toward graduation. Reviews signed numbers. Introduces the language of algebra followed by the study of the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational algebraic expressions. Covers factoring, first degree equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations in two variables, and solving word problems.

CSC 101 Introduction to Computers             3 credits: Introduces the fundamental components common to all computer systems, including a comprehensive overview of contemporary computer terminology and concepts. Utilizes the College’s computer resources for solving problems. Topics studied include the use of word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Windows, the Internet and other popular software packages.

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