2012-2013 CCBC College Catalog

Arts and Sciences

ARSC 103 – 3 Credits
Natural Science

Presents a survey of the fundamental principles in physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology; includes origin of the universe, formation of the earth, origin of life, evolution, advances in technology, and problems confronting ecosystems. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year.

Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or ACLT 052; and MATH 082

ARSC 104 – 3 Credits
Great Perspectives in Science

Presents a review of developments in the natural sciences; discusses such topics as atomic theory, relativity, genetics, and cosmology and a variety of individuals such as Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, and Darwin. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year.

Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or ACTL 052 and MATH 083

ARSC 117 – 4 Credits
Principles of Technology

ARSC 121 – 3 Credits
American Pluralism: The Search for Justice

Studies contemporary and historical issues of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation in American life; provides critical awareness of structured inequalities and prejudicial exclusion in and by the United States as well as processes and policies leading to a more equitable society. Different versions of this course may be offered each semester. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester.

Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052; or ACTL 052 and MATH 081

ARSC 181 – 1 Credit
Cooperative Education I: Arts and Sciences

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

Prerequisites: 12 college credits, 2.5 QPA (in major), 2.0 overall GPA

ARSC 182 – 2 Credits
Cooperative Education I: Arts and Sciences

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

Prerequisites: 12 college credits, 2.5 QPA (in major), 2.0 overall GPA

ARSC 183 – 3 Credits
Cooperative Education I: Arts and Sciences

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

Prerequisites: 12 college credits, 2.5 QPA (in major), 2.0 overall GPA

ARSC 184 – 4 Credits
Cooperative Education I: Arts and Sciences

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

Prerequisites: 12 college credits, 2.5 QPA (in major), 2.0 overall GPA

ARSC 281 – 1 Credit
Cooperative Education II: Arts and Sciences Program

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; reinforces and builds skills beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

ARSC 282 – 2 Credits
Cooperative Education II: Arts and Sciences Program

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; reinforces and builds skills beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

ARSC 283 – 3 Credits
Cooperative Education II: Arts and Sciences Program

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; reinforces and builds skills beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.

ARSC 284 – 4 Credits
Cooperative Education II: Arts and Sciences Program

Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; reinforces and builds skills beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.