General Education Courses

Gen Ed Requirements |  Fall 2010 On-site Courses |  Spring 2011 On-site Courses

Fall 2010 Course Offerings

Professional Writing
Mondays, 5:15 – 8:30 p.m., September 20, 2010–January 10, 2011
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of academic writing as applicable to the professional environment. Through a range of writing projects students learn to communicate complex ideas effectively to various audiences including customers, peers and executives. Students are asked to react to common working situations through writing letters, proposals, persuasive essays, copy and articles. Students learn to use writing to demonstrate understanding, and also to teach, persuade, inform and challenge their readers. Proper punctuation, style and voice are incorporated into the writing process so that students refine their professional communication skills.
Instructor: Nicole Jacques
Credits: 3
This fulfills the English credit OR the Communications credit.
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Introduction to Economics
Wednesdays, 5:15 – 8:30 p.m., September 15, 2010–January 12, 2011
The major concepts of the American economic system are introduced. Students use textbooks, case studies and Internet research to explore the following areas of study: The concept of scarcity; macroeconomics (economic resources, the mixed economy, Gross Domestic Product, government, business and consumption, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy and monetary policy); microeconomics (demand and supply, consumers, competitive models); international trade and globalization; and personal economics.
Instructor: Barry Acker
Credits: 3
This fulfills the Economics credit.
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