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  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of FRN 205, this course provides extensive practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Fluency is developed through thoroughly expanded grammatical concepts, and idiomatic expressions. Effective skills for understanding and interpreting more advanced literary texts are presented. Students will study the culture of French speakers all over the world.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course is organized to present a view of the scope of cultural geography. The unifying philosophical question highlights the interactions between physical and cultural factors on Planet Earth. Ideally, the student will be aided in developing a better appreciation of the complex reasons for cultural diversity, cultural conflict, and observed differences in levels of economic development. Emphasis is given to an understanding of the holistic approach in solving problems facing the human race and its interaction with the environment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the location, distribution, and spatial organization of major realms, regions, and countries of the world. Emphasis will be place on physical features, cultural patterns, political histories, and economic development, and how increasing globalization influences the geographic areas of the world. Current geographic issues associated with each area will be addressed. Utilizing the holistic approach of geography, students will be able to better explain the "why" and "where" of the peoples and places of the world.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course in basic conversational German is for beginners who have little or no formal knowledge of the language. Lessons on grammar and usage are taught only as they affect everyday conversation, and the course emphasis is on real-life situations. The course also introduces the students to the cultural life of German-speaking countries, and will include useful information about Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Students will practice dialogues they may encounter in traveling to Germany.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the German language with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Focus will be on grammar, usage, vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension. The course includes a tape program component. The course is designed for students who are beginning their study of German, or for those who have had one year or less of German in high school.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of College German I, the course will emphasize speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of the language. Focus will be on grammar, usage, vocabulary, comprehension, and pronunciation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of College German II, this course further develops basic skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic grammatical concepts will be reviewed, and more complex grammatical concepts will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring oral and written fluency through classroom exercises and assignments.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of College German III, this course further develops oral and written fluency in the German language through lecture presentations on grammar and idiomatic expressions, cultural and literary reading selections, and oral and written classroom exercises and assignments.
  • 3.00 Credits

    HAC 104 is a series of lectures and lab experiences designed to familiarize the beginning technician with the electrical principles as they relate to alternating and direct current, the operation of various types of circuits, and basic wiring diagram (schematic) reading and drawing. Other topics for consideration include concepts and principles of generating and distributing electricity and electrical circuitry; safety; basic circuit characteristics, Ohm's Law and Watt's Law.
  • 3.00 Credits

    HAc 119 is an introduction to the basic principles used by architects and draftsmen to make architectural and structural drawings. It is designed for the student who desires a basic knowledge of blue print reading and construction knowledge, as well as those who will enter the construction, electrical, or HVAC fields. Topics will include views, scales, symbols, projection, footings and foundations, notations and elevations. Structural and trade specific information used in residential and light commercial building construction will be used to solve possible problems that may be encountered.
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