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course descriptions
ASLS 102-American Sign Language I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Presents the basic skills used in American
Sign Language. Includes vocabulary and
grammar related to the exchange of personal
information, introductions and negotiating
the environment of sign conversation. Uses
workbooks and videotapes. (First of four courses
in ASL. Credit by examination is available.)
ASLS 103-American Sign Language II
(ASL II) (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 102
A continuation of American Sign Language I.
Further develops communication competencies
in sign language above the basic level. Introduces
transcription symbols, sentence types, time
pronominalization, subjects and objects,
classifiers, locatives, pluralization and temporal
and distributional aspects. Develops receptive/
expressive skills. Features additional information
about the deaf community and deaf culture.
ASLS 106-Introduction to Deaf
Community and History (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues; Cultural Competence
Introduces students to the American Deaf
Community through historical events. Topics
include the development of American Sign
Language, modes of communication, laws
concerning Deaf people, professions within the
Deaf community, education of Deaf children,
and the importance and value of Deaf Culture.
ASLS 107-Introduction to Deaf History (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A
or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99)
OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and ASLS 106
Explores Deaf History from 355 B.C. to present
day. Introduces significant individuals in history
who were Deaf or influenced the Deaf culture.
Explores the development of the first university
for the Deaf and an island that was inhabited
primarily by Deaf individuals. Examines how
technology and inventions have improved and
changed the lives of Deaf Society over time.
Explores education of the Deaf and unique issues.
ASLS 202-American Sign Language III
(ASL III) (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 103
A continuation of American Sign Language II.
Emphasizes ASL grammar, vocabulary development
and the deaf culture. Expands dialogue, short
stories, narratives, short conversations and both
receptive and expressive skills. Emphasizes signing
techniques as well as signing speed and accuracy.
ASLS 203-American Sign Language IV (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 202
A continuation of ASL III. Features comprehension
of medium and longer stories, narratives and
dialogues presented by the instructor and deaf
ASL users. Students express self-generated stories.
Presents hypothetical issues and problems.
Includes interaction with the deaf community
in both directed and non-directed activities.
ASLS 206-American Deaf Culture (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 106
Examines the unique culture of the Deaf Community.
Some topics covered include attitudes from and
towards the Deaf, values (family, social, political),
humor, storytelling, athletics, performing arts,
jokes, organizations, clubs, educational issues, and
the diversity of membership. Reviews how new
advances in technology have changed the culture.
ASLS 211-ASL Linguistics (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL
99 or ESL 72) and (ASLS 203 and ITR 104);
Corequisite: ITR 110, ITR 112, and ITR 114
Introduces students to the linguistics of American
Sign Language (ASL) and English. Provides
an introductory study of the phonological,
morphological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse.
Reviews the similarities and differences between
signed languages and spoken languages.
Introduces basic theories regarding ASL structure
and emphasizes ASL status as a natural language
by comparing and contrasting similarities
and unique differences between the two.
BI: Biological Science
BI 55-Preparation for Allied Health (0) [3]
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR (EN 50 and EN 51)
OR (ESL 94 and ESL 97) OR (ESL 70 and ESL 71) OR
(Corequisite: EN 75) AND (MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Presents basic science concepts and science
study skills. A preparatory course for students
who have limited science background.
BI 100-Fundamental Concepts of Biology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or MA
103 or MA 103A or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207
or appropriate score on mathematics placement
test OR Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 105)
Explores basic biological concepts involved
in understanding the structure, function, and
evolution of organisms. Introduces organization
of living matter, metabolism, genetics, evolution,
and ecology, and their application to everyday life.
This one semester laboratory course is intended for
non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) majors, and is designed to provide students
with an appreciation of biological concepts and
their current applications. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course.
BI 101-Principles of Biology I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL
72 and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 130
or MA 130S or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement
test OR Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 111)
Explores the basic biological principles common
to all living organisms, including biological
chemistry, bioenergetics and metabolism, cellular
and molecular biology, and classical and molecular
genetics. Methods of scientific inquiry and data
analysis are studied and practiced. BI 101 is the
first of a two semester series that together with
BI 102 is a comprehensive survey of modern
biology and is intended for STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) majors and
pre-allied health majors. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course.
BI 102-Principles of Biology II (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisite: BI 101
Continues the comprehensive survey of modern
biology begun in BI 101 with an emphasis on
mechanisms of evolution, methods of phylogenetic
reconstruction and analysis, diversity of life, and
ecology. Surveys biological diversity of all eukaryotic
domains and kingdoms, including the study of
various anatomical, physiological, and behavioral
adaptations for life in different habitats. Select
vertebrate body systems are studied. Intended
for STEM (science, technology, engineering,
and math) majors. Meets the requirement for
a general education science lab course.
BI 103-Anatomy and Physiology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or
EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR
(ESL 72 and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or
MA 130 or MA 130S or MA 206 or MA 206A or
MA 207 or appropriate score on mathematics
placement test OR Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA
111) AND (BI 55 or BI 101 or BI 120 or CH 101)
The first course in a two-semester sequence.
Presents a study of physiology according
to the body systems approach. Emphasizes
relationships between form and function at both
the microscopic and gross levels of organization.
Includes basic anatomical terminology, concepts
of cell biology, histology, integumentary system,
skeletal system, muscular system, nervous
system, special senses and endocrine system.
BI 104-Anatomy and Physiology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisite: BI 103
The second course in a two-semester sequence.
Includes the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system
and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system
and metabolism, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte
balance, acid/base balance, and reproductive system.