General Studies
GS 120 Theory of Mathematics
4 Credits
This course will develop the students mathematical ability in the context of analyzing and solving meaningful application problems. A concentration in Algebra and Geometry will give the student a broad understanding of mathematics.
Prerequisite: None
GS 121 Psychology
4 Credits
This is a survey of psychology. Major topics include emotion, motivation, perception, learning, personality development, cognition and normal and abnormal behavior. Current therapies, changes throughout the life span and biological states as they affect behavior will also be studied.
Prerequisite: None
GS 122 Oral Communication
4 Credits
Students learn to communicate between each other, and the effect our communications have on others. Also, the impact that our individual beliefs have on his/her speech and action is covered.
Prerequisite: None
GS 123 Literature / Composition
4 Credits
This class will emphasize two distinctive areas of English. The first area is the reading and discussion of a "classic" of American Literature. The second area emphasizes constructing and writing a paper on the same literature.
Prerequisite: None
GS 124 Interpersonal Communication
4 Credits
This course will enable students to understand the difficulties of human interactions and their applications. Also, the challenges students will find on a day-to-day basis in regards to socio-cultural environment, ethics, personal attitudes and customs.
Prerequisite: None
GS 125 Sociology
4 Credits
This course deals with general social issues and growing old in society and the inevitability of death. This course teaches the student the psychology of the older adults view of life.
Prerequisite: None