2009 CCBC College Catalog

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

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

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

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.