Description: This course introduces developmental theory and research which encompasses the entire life span. Emphasis will be on prenatal development through adolescence, with an overview of adult development. A multi-disciplinary view of human development will be taken which considers stability as well as change throughout the life cycle. The interaction of hereditary and environmental factors will be considered in studying physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Cr. 3.

Description: A basic survey and introduction to the field of United States history, covering the political, social, and economic development of the United States through Reconstruction. Cr 3.

Description: This course uses a problem-solving approach to electronic spreadsheets. Students will learn advanced data analysis and formulas, and create graphs to interpret data. This course should be completed prior to taking a financial management, economics, or budgeting course. Cr 1.

Description: In this course, students will explore the software application PowerPoint as an electronic means of creating presentations for various audiences. Additionally, students will learn how to create electronic slides using written, graphic, and sound materials. The slides can then be formatted in several different ways: 35 mm slides, overhead transparencies, and handouts. This course will benefit students who are required to give presentations in academic courses as well as those considering careers in teaching, marketing, or public relations. Cr 1.

Description: In this course, students acquire an understanding of human behavior, communication, and interaction in groups and the skills needed to participate effectively in group activities. Through a focus on group process and development, this course provides a theoretical foundation for how groups function and discusses how these theories can be applied to a wide range of group settings. This course uses experiential and service learning to develop critical skills in understanding the shared leadership necessary to create effective group dynamics. Prerequisite: completion of ENG 100, ESL 100, HON 100, or RSP 100 with a grade of C- or better is required for LOS majors and preferred for all other students. Cr 3.

Description: Students in this course will develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of diversity in organizations. The course takes a historical, socio-economic, and psychological approach to the challenges of diverse and marginalized populations in the U.S. Students learn how the workplace may affect diverse peoples and how others can learn to make the workplace more hospitable. A primary focus of this course is on examining beliefs, behaviors, or unconscious attitudes that perpetuate the oppression and subordination of diverse members of society in the workplace, while also looking at how increased diversity is adding to workplace productivity, creativity, and learning. Readings are drawn from the social sciences and humanities to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the topic. Cr 3.

Description: The scope of topics vary and may include current special issues related to leadership and organizations. Cr 3

Description: A survey of the mathematics needed for Pre-Calculus and related analytical coursework. The topics include linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations and inequalities; graphs; and functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic). Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in MAT 101, or appropriate placement test score. Cr 4.

Description: An introduction to probability and statistics through lecture and lab. Particular topics include random variables and their distributions, methods of descriptive statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in MAT 100 or MAT 101, or appropriate placement test score. Cr 4.

Description: A brief review of elementary algebra followed by a study of the algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in MAT 108 or appropriate placement test score. Cr 3.