Arts and Sciences ARSC 101 – 3 Credits The Shaping of the Modern World I Discusses questions fundamental to our diverse cultural heritage including origins, identity, and expression; defines works, ideas, people, and movements which have helped shape the modern world and explores integration of knowledge from a wide range of disciplines. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; ENGL 052; and Math 081 ARSC 102 – 3 Credits The Shaping of the Modern World II Discusses questions fundamental to our diverse cultural heritage including ideals, social structures, and issues that will influence the future. Explores works, ideas, movements, and personalities who have helped shape the modern world. Prerequisite: ARSC 101 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. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052; MATH 082; and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 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. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052; MATH 083; and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 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. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; ENGL 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 201 – 3 Credits The Shaping of the Modern World III Focuses on ethical questions regarding democracy, nature, and technology through careful examination of a limited number of works; integrates knowledge from a range of disciplines. Prerequisite: ARSC 102 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.