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LGST 103-Ethics for the Legal Professional (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: LGST 100
(formerly LA 103)
Concentrates on the ethical responsibilities
that have been established by statutes, courts
decisions, court rules, and professional associations
affecting legal assistants/paralegals and lawyers.
Includes conflict of interest, confidentiality,
competence, solicitation, fees and billing,
obligations of attorneys to clients, and protection
of client funds. Covers the nature of supervision
in order to avoid unauthorized practice of law.
LGST 104-Contracts (3)
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 104)
Covers the fundamental principles of contract
law; the manner in which contracts are formed;
the elements of a valid contract; the rights and
obligations of various parties to a contract, as
well as the rights of third parties; and available
remedies when a contract is breached.
LGST 105-Torts (3)
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 105)
Covers the fundamental principles of tort law:
intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
Examines causes of action, defenses, and remedies,
Develops skills to investigate and evaluate tort claims.
Introduces tort litigation procedures and documents.
LGST 106-Technology for the Legal Profession (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: LGST 100
(formerly LA 106)
Prepares students for the increasing levels of
computer literacy demanded by the legal profession.
Covers the basic features of at least one commonly
used word processing program, database program,
spreadsheet program and legal specific programs
for calendaring, timekeeping and billing. Offers
basic features of computer-assisted legal research
and other electronic resources. Incorporates current
technological trends used by the legal profession.
LGST 200-Legal Research (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; Prerequisite
or Co-requisite: LGST 100
(formerly LA 200 and LA 110)
Offers working knowledge of techniques of legal
research. Examines various sources of law and
types of research tools. Emphasis on using a law
library. Develops book-based and computer-
assisted research skills. Outlines development
of a research strategy plan to locate and update
applicable law. Analyze cases, statutes, and
report findings. Stresses proper citation form.
LGST 205-Legal Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and (LGST 200 or LA 110)
(formerly LA 205 and LA 120)
Offers working knowledge of techniques of
legal writing in the preparation of a variety of
legal documents such as legal correspondence,
briefs, memoranda, and pleadings.
Incorporates analysis and synthesis of research
to draft legal documents. Emphasizes the
importance of proper format and citation.
LGST 210-Estates and Probate (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 210)
Covers basic legal concepts and fundamental
principles of law as applied to the more
common forms of wills, trusts, and intestacy,
as well as organization and jurisdiction of
the probate court. Examines strategies and
tools available for estate planning. Develops a
working knowledge of resources that reflect
the process and procedures required by law
for estate administration. Includes drafting of
a simple will and advanced directive. Explores
course procedures and public records research.
Presents computer applications in estate law.
LGST 220-Civil Litigation (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 220)
Provides a comprehensive study of civil litigation,
state, and federal court structure and procedure.
Explores components of the litigation process.
Includes drafting pleadings and other documents
associated with litigation. Incorporates use of
technology in the litigation process. Develops skills
to effectively and ethically support the litigation
process. Introduces administrative procedure.
LGST 230-Real Estate (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 230)
Covers basic legal concepts and fundamental
principles of real estate law. Topics include
property rights; types of land ownership/estates;
easements; title and use of real estate; agreements
for sale; financing; conveyancing; title insurance;
settlement procedures; recording and post-closing
matters that deal with residential, commercial,
condominiums, and planned communities;
and landlord/tenant matters. Develops a
working knowledge of resources that reflect
the process and procedures required by law.
LGST 240-Family Law (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 240)
Explores the fundamentals and emerging issues
in family law. Topics include marriage, separation,
divorce, alimony, child custody and visitation, child
support, disposition of property and legal rights
of children, adoption, guardianship, and domestic
relations. Explores court procedures, public records
research, and the mediation process. Presents
computer applications in domestic relations practice.
MATH: Mathematics
MATH A-Instruction with Algebra (0) [2]
(formerly MA A)
Supplements MATH 101A and MATH 120A.
MATH S-Algebraic Support (0) [3]
(formerly MA S)
Supplements MATH 145S.
MATH 50-Preparation for College
Mathematics (0) [2]
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or
ENGL 75 or ESOL 70 or ESOL 72
Develops foundational math skills needed
for college math courses such as MATH 101A
Foundations of Math with Algebra, MATH 120A
Statistics with Algebra, or MATH 145S College
Algebra with Algebraic Support. Topics include
whole numbers, factors, fractions, decimals,
percentages, signed numbers, introduction to
data analysis and statistics, and basic Algebra skills
such as working with variables and evaluating
variable expressions. Further topics may include
solving and graphing linear equations, exponents,
and polynomials. Technology is integrated with
traditional skill practice throughout the course.
MATH 67-Educator Preparation
in Mathematics (0) [2]
Prerequisites: (Placement in ENGL 70 or ESOL 70
or higher on the reading placement test) AND
(Grade of B or better in MA 80 or appropriate
score on the mathematics placement test)
(formerly MA 83)
Develops introductory Algebra skills. Topics
include real numbers, algebraic expressions,
solving and graphing equations, exponents,
factoring polynomials, and functions. Technology
and PRAXIS preparation are integrated with
traditional skill practice throughout the course.
Course Descriptions
MATH 101-Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: MA 81 or MATH 67 or MA 83 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 103)
Presents topics including problem solving strategies,
logic, numeration systems, set theory, classification of
numbers, algebra, financial management, geometry,
measurement and right triangle trigonometry,
probability, statistics, graphs, systems of equations,
and linear programming. Student cannot receive
credit for both MATH 101 and MATH 101A. Intended
for students who need a survey of math principles
for their non-STEM major/program. Not intended
for students planning to pursue a STEM program.
MATH 101A-Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in MA 80 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement
test AND placement in ENGL 70 or ESOL 70
or higher on the reading placement test
(formerly MA 103A)
Presents topics including real numbers, algebraic
expressions, solving and graphing linear equations,
exponents, and logarithmic equations with an
emphasis on functions, graphing, and modeling.
Topics of college math covered may include
problem solving strategies, logic, numeration
systems, classification of numbers, algebra, financial
management, geometry, measurement and right
triangle trigonometry, probability, statistics, graphs,
systems of equations, and linear programming.
Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 101
and MATH 101A. Intended for students who need
a survey of college math principles, with algebra,
for their non-STEM major/program. Not intended
for students planning to pursue a STEM program.
MATH 110-Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics I (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 67 or MA 83 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 105)
Note: MATH 110 is designed and recommended for
Education majors in the Early Childhood Education
and Elementary Education A.A.T. degrees only.
Provides a comprehensive, conceptually-based
background in elementary mathematics. Topics
include historical development of numeration
systems, decimal notation, arithmetic algorithms
in decimal and other bases, elementary set
theory and number theory. Intended for
early childhood and elementary education
students, or other non-STEM majors, who need
a general course in problem-solving strategies,
numeracy, and the real number system.
MATH 113-Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics II (4)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 67 or MA 83 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test.
It is recommended that students complete MATH
110 (formerly MA 105) before taking this course.
(formerly MA 106)
Presents topics including plane and solid,
metric and non-metric, dimensional analysis,
congruence and similarity, and coordinate
and transformational geometry. Emphasizes
problem solving strategies. MATH 113 is not a
general education course. Intended for early
childhood education and elementary education
students who need a conceptually-based
study of the fundamentals of geometry.
MATH 120-Statistics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 206)
Introduces non-calculus statistics. Topics
include descriptive analysis and treatment
of data, probability, statistical inference,
linear regression and correlation, and chi-
square tests and non-parametric tests.
MATH 120A-Statistics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in MA 80 or MATH 50
or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 206A)
Combines an introductory non-calculus statistics
course with topics from Algebra. Topics of Algebra
include linear equations and inequalities, and
graphing and modeling functions. Topics of Statistics
include descriptive analysis and treatment of data,
probability, statistical inference, linear regression and
correlation, chi-square tests, and non-parametric
tests. Students can only receive credit for one
of the following: MATH 120 or MATH 120A.
MATH 125-Business Statistics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisites: (MA 81 or MATH 67 or MA 83 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement
test) and (CMIS 101 or CMIS 111E or CIS 116E)
and (placement in ENGL 70 or ESOL 70 or
higher on the reading placement test)
(formerly BU/MA 205)
Introduces non-calculus statistics for business
using spreadsheets. Topics include descriptive
analysis and treatment of data, probability, statistical
inference, linear regression and correlation, and
chi-square tests and non-parametric tests.
MATH 127-Statistics with Probability (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 207)
Introduces non-calculus statistics with additional
topics in elementary probability. Statistical topics
include descriptive analysis and treatment of
data, statistical inference, linear regression and
correlation, and chi-square tests. Topics from
Elementary Probability include basic event
and outcome concepts, fundamental rules of
probability, random variables and their distributions,
and expectation. Practical applications of the
course concepts are explored through team
projects. Students may not earn credit for both
MATH 127 and MATH 120/MATH 120A.
MATH 145-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 130)
Includes a study of function behavior, composition,
and inverse using linear, polynomial, rational,
and radical functions; definition and analysis
of exponential and logarithmic functions,
complex numbers, formulae of midpoint,
and distance and average rate of change.
MATH 145S-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in MA 80 or MATH 50
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 130S)
Combines College Algebra with topics from
Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Introductory
and Intermediate Algebra topics include linear
equations, absolute value, quadratic functions,
exponential functions, and polynomial functions
with an emphasis on functions, graphing, and
modeling. College Algebra topics extend Intro/
Intermediate topics to include a study of function
behavior, composition, and inverse using linear,
polynomial, rational and radical functions;
definition and analysis of exponential and
logarithmic functions, and complex numbers.
MATH 165-Precalculus (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in MA 82 or MA
85 OR Grade of C or better in MATH 145 or MATH
145S or MA 130 or MA 130S OR appropriate
score on the mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 111)
Includes topics from college algebra and
trigonometry with a graphing approach such as
right triangle trigonometry, circular trigonometric
functions, inverse trigonometric functions,
exponential functions, power functions, logarithmic
functions, and polynomial functions and their zeros.