Evening College Courses
(Textbook Information)
Art and Design
ART 109
Art History Survey I
(5) Fall
A course in the visual arts of western civilization from the Paleolithic period
through the 16 th century. Cultures surveyed will include Egyptian, Mesopotamian,
Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic and the Italian and
Northern Renaissance.
ART 110
Art History Survey II
(5) Spring
This course will survey the history of Western art and architecture from the Baroque
period to the beginning of the 20 th century, including the stylistic movements
of the Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism
and Cubism.
ART 151
Basic Drawing
(5) On Demand
A course in drawing fundamentals, including line, composition, perspective, and
chiaroscuro. A variety of drawing media will be explored.
ART 227
Ceramics-Methods and Materials
(5) On Demand
This introduction to ceramic methods and techniques explores both wheel throwing
and hand building used in forming vessels and sculpture. This will include using
the potter's wheel, slabs, coils, textures to create form. Glazing, decoration
and firing methods such as raku, pitfire and standard reduction will also be emphasized.
ART 271
Painting I
(5)
On Demand An introduction to painting with acrylics or oils. Projects will explore
the fundamentals of composition and modeling with color and light
English
ENG 100
Basic Composition
(5) Summer
Introduction and practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, including
paragraph development, organization, logic, grammar and mechanics.
ENG 101
Composition I
(5) Fall
Introduction to expository writing, emphasizing the essay form, the writing process,
and rhetorical modes of thesis development. Students use conference days for peer
editing and consultation with instructors. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered
English courses.
ENG 102
Composition II
(5)
Winter Introduction to critical thinking and writing about literature, emphasizing
reading strategies and analytic writing. Students use conference days for peer
editing and consultation with instructors. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered
English courses
ENG 103
Composition III
(5) Spring
Introduction to interdisciplinary writing, emphasizing research techniques and
methods of documentation. Students use conference days for library research, peer
editing and consultation. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses
ENG 204
British Literature I
(5) On Demand
A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period through the Eighteenth
Century. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation.
ENG 205
British Literature II
(5) On Demand
A survey of British literature from the Romantics through the Modern/Postmodern
Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation.
ENG 206
American Literature I
(5) On Demand
A survey of American Literature from the Colonial period through American Romanticism.
Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation.
ENG 207
American Literature II
(5) On Demand
A survey of American literature from Realism and Naturalism through the Modern/Postmodern
Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation.
ENG 208
World Literature
(5) On Demand
A survey of classical works in translation, emphasizing the Greek, Roman, and
Medieval periods. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation.
Freshman Seminar
COL 101
Gateway to Success
(2) Fall, Spring
This orientation course uses discussion of directed readings, journal writing,
and group activities to develop strategies for effective reading, writing, critical
thinking, and related skills necessary for successful college study. The course
must be completed within the first two terms after enrollment and is required for
all freshmen and for transfer students with less than 45 quarter hours of earned
credits.
General Science
GSC 101
Earth Science I
(5) Winter
An introduction to the concepts, principles, and processes of Physical Geology
with a brief consideration of Historical Geology.
GSC 102
Earth Science II
(5) Spring
A continuation of Earth Science I with elements Prerequisite: GSC 101
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
HPR 154
Community First Aid/CPR
(2) Fall, Spring
Identification of emergency situations and selection of correct response. Certification
in American Red Cross standard first aid and adult, child and infant rescue breathing
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
HPR 200
Community Health
(2) On Demand
An investigation of various health care programs available in the community and
various health-related issues.
HPR 201
Community Recreation
(2) Winter
An investigation of various recreation programs available in the community, state,
and nation.
HRP 210
Fitness for Life
(2) Winter
A study of basic principles of physical conditioning, weight control, relaxation,
and stress management. Students will have the opportunity to devise and implement
a personalized fitness/weight control program tailored to individual needs and
levels of fitness.
PED 103
Badminton 103
(1) On Demand
Introduction to the skills, strategies, and rules of badminton.
PED 105
Jogging
(1) Fall, Winter, Summer
Participation in progressive running programs designed to increase cardiovascular
endurance.
PED 108
Physical Conditioning
(1) Spring, Summer
Basic assessment, maintenance, and improvement of over-all physical fitness.
PED 116
Personal Fitness
(1) On Demand
Introduction to diet and weight control techniques as well as assessment and maintenance
of personal fitness.
PED 156
Canoeing
(1) On Demand
Fundamental canoeing skills emphasized. Field trips to lake facilities and overnight
camping experience are provided to give extensive opportunities for recreational
canoeing.
PED 158
Backpacking
(1) On Demand
Introduction to basic equipment, safety, and techniques of trail camping. Extensive
field trips to state and national trails.
History
HIS 101
World Civilization I
(5) Winter, alternate years
A survey course on the development of world civilization up to 1660.
HIS 102
World Civilization II
(5) Spring, alternate years
A survey course on the development of world civilization from 1660 to present.
HIS 111
History of the United States to 1865
(5) Winter, alternate years
Emphasis on the Colonial, Revolutionary, early national, and Civil War periods.
HIS 112
History of the United States, 1865 to the Present
(5) Spring, alternate years
Emphasis on Reconstruction, liberal nationalism, New Deal, and postwar periods.
HIS 203
Lives of Illustrious Men and Women
(2) On Demand
A study of the men and women whose deeds and ideas shaped history.
HIS 205
Men and Movements that Shaped American History
(2) On Demand
A biographical study of American History.
HIS 315
Georgia History
(5) Winter
A study of Georgia History from the pre-colonial period to the present with emphasis
on the historical, social, economic and political development of the State.
Human Services
HSV 146
Introduction to Sociology
(5) Fall
An introduction to the scientific study of the structure and dynamics of human
society.
HSV 148
Introduction to Anthropology
(5) On Demand
A general introduction to physical and cultural anthropology.
HSV 247
The Family
(5) Spring
An analysis of contemporary marriage and family experiences.
HSV 253
Social Problems
(5) Summer
A study of selected social problems in American society which are related to deviant
behavior, value conflict, or social disorganization.
HSV 299
Introduction to Human Services
(5) Fall
An introduction to generalist human services. Emphasis is placed on the historical
development of the profession as well as exposure to various career opportunities
in the helping profession.
HSV 306
America's Children
(5) Winter
An analysis of current issues confronting America's children.
HSV 307
Criminology
(5) Summer
A multi-disciplinary examination of criminal behavior and corrections, with an
emphases on competing theories regarding the origins and incidence of criminality
and the social forces underlying criminal and deviant behavior.
Latin American Studies
LAS 104
Introduction to Latin American Culture
(5) On Demand
A study of the art, literature, history, and anthropology of Latin America.
LAS 393
Intercultural Communications
(5) Fall, Spring
A study of the cultural risks confronting the business manager in an international
environment. This course will survey the differences in values and codes of behavior
among a number of cultures with the primary focus being on Latin America. This
course will give the student the opportunity to learn how to read and respond to
the organizational culture of regulators, business associates and customers across
cultural borders.
Mathematics
MTH 100
(
5) Summer, Winter
An overview of basic skills in mathematics including ratios and proportion, percent
use of fractions and decimals, systems of measurements and linear equations.
MTH 101
College Algebra
(5) Fall, Spring
A study of sets, real numbers, operations, order, inequalities, polynomial factoring,
functions, graphs, exponents, first- and second-degree equations, and systems of
equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 100 or satisfactory score on mathematics placement
test.
MTH 114
Statistics
(5) Fall
A study of problems related to statistical procedures as applied to economics,
education, the social sciences, and the life sciences. Prerequisite: Mathematics
101 or higher.
MTH 118
Quantitative Reasoning
(5) On Demand
Mathematical techniques and computer methods will be used in the development of
quantitative reasoning skills. This core focuses on answering questions and solving
problems that require quantitative reasoning. These techniques and methods will
be examined in the context of examples taken from the social sciences, business,
economics and other disciplines. The applications of spreadsheets, graphing and
statistical methods will be used. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or higher.
MTH 360
Finite Mathematics
(5) Spring
A study of the finite mathematics with business applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics
101 or higher.
Music
MUS 112
Music Survey
(5) Fall
A broad survey of music from the Western classical tradition aimed at developing
aesthetic awareness and critical analysis of music from diverse styles and genres.
Philosophy
PHL 149
Introduction to Philosophy
(5) On Demand
A survey of the major fields of thought involving those principles which are basic
in the making of man's culture and history.
Political Science
PSC 101
United States Government
(5) Spring
An introduction to political science through an analysis of the political system
of the United States. Topics considered include: basic concepts of political science,
federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, basic governmental institutions,
elections and public opinion, political parties and groups, and domestic and foreign
public policy.
Psychology
PSY 149
Introduction to Psychology
(5) Fall
A survey of major topics in psychology including basic neuroanatomy, motivation,
learning perception, personality and abnormal behavior. This course is a prerequisite
for all other psychology courses.
PSY 202
Human Growth and Development
(5) Winter
A study of normal life beginning with conception. Important developmental phenomena
are considered in the light of major theories of development.
PSY 321
Social Psychology
(5) Spring
A course dealing with behavior as affected by social influences. Major topics
include social perception, social communication (verbal and nonverbal), altruism,
attitudes, aggression, and prejudice. Also, applied areas such as forensic psychology
are considered.
PSY 350
Abnormal Psychology
(5) On Demand
A survey of the causes, characteristics, current theories, and treatments of deviant
behavior.
Religion
REL 101
Symbols, Texts, and Practices
(5) On Demand
An introduction to the Christian tradition of faith through a study of its central
symbols, sacred tests, and practices.
REL 102
Jewish Origins in Context
(5) Fall, alternate years
A study of the Hebrew bible, commonly called by Christians the Old Testament,
in the context of the ancient Near Eastern world. The course also will ask students
to reflect on the impact of the Hebrew bible on Western civilization and its implications
for the contemporary world.
REL 103
New Testament Writings in Context
(5) Fall, alternate years
A study of the New Testament writings in the context of Greco-Roman civilization.
The course also will ask students to reflect on the impact of Christian scriptures
on Western civilization and consider their implications for the contemporary world.
REL 104
Dialogue with World Faith Traditions
(5) On Demand
The course will place the insights of the Christian faith in dialogue with those
of major living world religions.
Spanish
SPN 101
Beginning Spanish I
(5) Fall, Spring
A course for beginners with intensive practice in oral communications, pronunciation,
essentials of grammar, and where possible, reading of simple prose.
SPN 102
Beginning Spanish II
(5) Winter
A continuation of Spanish 101.
Speech
SPC 105
Speech Fundamentals
(5) On Demand
A course emphasizing development of organizational and delivery skills through
individual speaking exercises in a variety of formats including informative, demonstrative
and persuasive.
Theatre Arts
THA 101
Drama Survey I
(5) On Demand
A survey of the discovery of theatre, beginning in ancient Greece and continuing
through the rise of Realism. Students will study theatre as a developed art form
through the reading, viewing and discussion of plays representing diverse eras
of history.
THA 102
Drama Survey II
(5) On Demand
A survey of the discovery of theatre from the rise of Realism through contemporary
drama. Students will study theatre as a developed art form through the reading,
viewing & discussion of plays representing diverse eras of history.