JFK College Institute Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Courses

College Institute Fall 2015 Classes
PSYC 102 – GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to the fields and research methods of psychology, including such topics as biological bases
of behavior, human development, perception, learning, mental disorder, and social behavior. (BSSD)
Assessment levels: ENGL 101/101A, READ 120. Three hours each week. Formerly PY 102.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Bill Hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types:
Course Attributes:
Behav Soc Sci Distribution, General Elective
ENGL 110 – PRINCIPLES OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR
A study of the various aspects of English grammar, such as sentence structure, agreement, tenses,
pronoun reference, and punctuation, to increase students' knowledge of the English language and to
enhance their writing capabilities. Three hours each week. Formerly EN 105.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Bill Hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types:
Course Attributes:
General Elective, Upper Level Requirement
College Institute Spring 2016 Classes
ENGL 235 – FILM & LITERATURE
A comparative study of films and the literary sources upon which they are based. Special attention is
given to the practical and theoretical problems of adapting literature to film and the basic differences
between the two. The course explores how character development, plot, narrative, symbols, and
language are translated from literary texts to film, and considers the limitations of film adaptation.
Students read, analyze, and respond critically to texts in class discussions, examinations, and essays.
(ARTD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A, or consent of
department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week, plus film viewings. Formerly EN 220.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Bill Hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types:
Course Attributes:
Arts Distribution, General Elective, Upper Level Requirement
BSAD 101 – INTRO TO BUSINESS
An introductory course designed to survey the field of business and its environment in order to give the
student a broad overview of the principles, practices, institutions, and functions of business. (CE: G and
R) Assessment levels: ENGL 101/101A, MATH 093/096, READ 120. Three hours each week. Formerly
BA 101.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Bill Hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types:
Course Attributes:
General Elective
WMST 101 – INTRO TO WOMEN’S STUDIES
Interdisciplinary approach to the field of women's studies. Examines the status, roles, contributions,
personal and public experiences of women in society, using sources from literature, psychology, history,
sociology, biology, political science, philosophy, anthropology, and the arts. (HUMD[M]) PRE- or
COREQUISITE: ENGL 101/101A or consent of women's studies program coordinator. Formerly WS
101.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Bill Hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types:
Course Attributes:
General Elective, Humanities Distribution, Multicultural, Upper Level Requirement