January 3 – January 28

ECONOMICS

ECON-102

Principles of Economics (Micro)  (3 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     DH118 

TELECOURSE (Economics U$A) - Air dates distributed at MANDATORY ORIENTATION FRI, JAN 7. Additional classes Fri, Jan 14, 21, 28.

Fees: $45.00.

FILM

FILM-921

The Golden Age of Hollywood  (3 credits)

This course will explore the classic Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s.  this course will introduce the most popular narative tendencies and film genres that were developed during the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, from the rise and fall of the major classical Hollywood studios, to the definition of the key characteristics of seamless storytelling and the basic mode of film production used during this period.  Major films and significant directors from this period will be viewed and discussed.

FAST TRACK:

Earn 3 credits in  3 weekends.  Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Jan 7-9, 14-16, 21-23.       

Fees: $10.00.

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. 

FAST TRACK:

Earn 2 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 7-9, 14-16, 21-23.  Students must purchase textbook prior to first class meeting.

Fees: $25.00.

GEOLOGY

GEOL-107

Introduction to Physical Geology (3 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.

TELEWEB:

5105  W630                         6:30PM-9:30PM     T     CL155

This online course incorporates the video and print materials of a professionally produced telecourse.  Course videos are cablecast over HCC-TV channel 96 and videostreamed from the HCC library homepage to individual student computers.  Tape rental is also an option.  After you have registered, go to the Distance Learning Homepage on the HCC homepage and click on the link "Registered Online Students" for important information about your course.  This course begins online on January 3rd with required on-campus meeting dates: Tuesday, January 4, 11, 18 and 25; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rm, TBA.  

Fees: $45.00.

HISTORY

HIST-112

American History Since 1877 (3 credits)

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

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

TELECOURSE: 

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

4296  T631                   7:00PM-10:00PM         T           CL165

TELECOURSE:    (Transforming America) - Air dates distributed at MANDATORY ORIENTATION THURSDAY, JAN 6. Additional classes Jan 13, 20, 27.

Fees: $45.00.

SOCIOLOGY

SOCI-101

Introduction to Sociology (3 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:

Earn 3 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Jan 7-9, 14-16, 21-23

SPEECH

SPCH-105    Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 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:

Earn 3 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Jan. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23.