January 4 – January 29

BIOLOGY

BIOL-104

Oceanography (3 credits)

This course focuses on the marine environment as a unique feature of the planet Earth. The course deals with the effect of oceans on weather, contributions to the physical and historical development of man, and the impact of pollutants on marine resources.

TELECOURSE:

6055  T630                       6:30PM-9:30PM     F     N103 

TELECOURSE (The Endless Voyage) MANDATORY ORIENTATION, JAN 9TH.

Additional classes Jan 16, 23, 30. TV lessons begin airing before first class meeting. Call 410-772-4440 for schedule.

Fees: $45.00.

ECONOMICS

ECON-102

Principles of Economics (Micro)  (3 - 4 credits)

Micro Economics introduces students to economic decision making at the individual firm, consumer and industry level. Topics include Demand and Supply Theory; Elasticity; Cost and Production Functions; Profit Maximization Analysis; government regulation and anti-trust and international trade. It is not necessary to take ECON-101 before ECON-102.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

TELECOURSE:

6056  T630                            7:00PM-10:00PM    F     DH319 

TELECOURSE (Economics U$A) - Air dates distributed at MANDATORY ORIENTATION FRI, JAN 8. Additional classes Fri, Jan 15, 22, 29.

Fees: $45.00.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

FYEX-100

First Year Experience     (2 credits)

First Year Experience 100 engages students in a highly interactive, critical thinking experience and in a meta-cognitive pursuit to understand themselves as intentional learners and as civic and global citizens.  Through self-assessment, reading, writing, and reflection, students develop habits of mind necessary to engage in Academic inquiry, creative and critical thinking, and scholarly discourse with integrity and civility; develop their ability to articulate their long-term goals as related to their own beliefs and values; and strengthen their capacity to appreciate diversity and effective intercultural and interpersonal communication.  ESL sections of the course provide international students with an essential and unique orientation to an understanding of the American higher education system, culture, and technology.

FAST TRACK:

3788  F645                              6:00PM-8:00PM     F     DH117 

                                               9:00AM-12:30PM    S     DH117      

                                               9:00AM-12:30PM    SU    DH117

Earn 2 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 8-10, 15-17, 22-24.  Students must purchase textbook prior to first class meeting.

Fees: $25.00.

GEOLOGY

GEOL-107

Introduction to Physical Geology (3 - 4 credits)

This course applies the principles of dynamic and structural geology in studying the composition and structure of earth and its rocks and minerals; the internal and external forces acting upon the earth; and the resulting surface features and agents that form them.

If you need a 4 credit laboratory science course, you need to also register for GEOL-117.

TELECOURSE:

5105  T630                          6:30PM-9:30PM     T     CL153

TELECOURSE (The Earth Revealed) MANDATORY ORIENTATION TUES, JAN 5. Additional classes Jan., 12, 19 and 26. RM.

Fees: $30.00.

HISTORY

HIST-112

American History Since 1877 (3 - 4 credits)

A survey of American history from the end of Reconstruction to contemporary times.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

TELECOURSE:    (Transforming America) - Air dates distributed at MANDATORY ORIENTATION TH, JAN 7. Additional classes Jan 14, 21, 28.

6061  T630                   7:00PM-10:00PM        TH          CL165  

Fees: $45.00.

SOCIOLOGY

SOCI-101

Introduction to Sociology (3 - 4 credits)

A study of concepts including culture, socialization, deviance, social change and stratification will be applied to social problems and everyday living.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

FAST TRACK:

6005  F645                             6:00PM-9:15PM     F     DH116    

                                               9:00AM-3:00PM     S     DH116     

                                             12:00PM-4:15PM    SU    DH116     

Earn 3 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Jan 8-10, 15-17, 22-24

SPEECH

SPCH-105    Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 - 4  credits)

The focus of this course is speaking skills for various situations with emphasis on one-to-group presentations. Effective communication in content, physical and vocal delivery as well as language use are stressed.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

FAST TRACK:

6030  F645                                    6:00PM-9:15PM     F     DH217     

                                                      9:00AM-3:00PM     S     DH217     

                                                    12:00PM-4:15PM    SU    DH217     

Earn 3 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Jan. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24.