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American Cinema
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4. Sculpture and Ceramics
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Beth Zacher-Bucko
Course title and #: Sculpture & Ceramics - Art 127
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Studio in Art
Course Description: Sculpture and Ceramics is an exploratory course where students will learn to create three dimensional works of art.  We will work in a variety of media, such as clay, paper, plaster, wax, paper-mache, found objects, wire, etc.  The primary focus of this class will start to work in the versatile medium of clay. Students will learn three basic methods of hand building: pinch, coil, and the slab method.   We will also experience a variety of sculptural methods such as working with an armature, relief, and carving.

5. Intermediate Spanish Instructor: Mrs. Rachel Hazen
Course title and #: Intermediate Spanish 201
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Spanish III
Course Description: Enhances Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Increases accuracy and depth of communicative abilities and cultural understanding through group and individual work, presentations, oral exercises, reading and writing assignments. Requires laboratory-supported practice. Instruction occurs in Spanish. Students express themselves orally and in writing, read authentic sources, and understand clear, native speech at the intermediate level. Instructor determines final placement.

6. College Algebra I Instructor: Mrs. Renee Mertz
Course title and #: College Algebra I - MAT 102
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Geometry
Course Description: This course is offered for students who want to expand their knowledge of Algebra.  Topics include:  the real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations, exponent rules, working with radicals, exploring functions and solving different word problems.  This course will provide an introduction to algebra courses offered in college.
Additional information: A student may not take this course if they have successfully completed Trigonometry.

7. College Algebra II Instructor: Mrs. Renee Mertz
Course title and #: College Algebra II - MAT 136
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: College Algebra I or weak student in Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Course Description: This course is offered for students who want to expand their knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.  Topics include absolute value equations and inequalities; solving systems of linear equations using determinants; review of rational exponents, radical expressions and complex numbers; quadratic equations and inequalities; solving equations reducible to quadratic form; quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; graphs of functions; algebra of functions; inverse functions; conic sections; nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions and the unit circle. 

8. College Pre-calculus Instructor: Mrs. Barbara Regdos
Course title and #: College Pre-calculus - MAT 140
College Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Algebra II / Trigonometry (successful completion of course and regents exam)
Course Description: This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully tackle any college freshman level mathematics course.  The course includes the study of:  algebra, linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; the remainder and factor theorems, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; identities; matrices; limits; introduction to differential and integral calculus; maximum and minimum problems.  A strong emphasis will be placed on functions and their graph as preparation for College Calculus.

9. College Calculus I Instructor: Mrs. Barbara Regdos
Course title and #: College Calculus I - MAT 141
College Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus
Course Description: This is the first semester of College Calculus.   This course includes:  limits, derivatives and applications; integrals and applications; methods of integration including parts, trigonometric substitutions; and partial fractions.  Theorems are covered but proofs are not required.

10. College Calculus II Instructor: Mrs. Barbara Regdos
Course title and #: College Calculus II - MAT 142
College Credits: 4
Prerequisites: College Calculus I
Course Description: This course will be a continuation of study from College Calculus I.  It will reinforce topics introduced in College Calculus I.

11. General Chemistry Instructor: Mrs. Brenda Kohl
Course title and #: General Chemistry - CHE 101
College Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra, Geometry and Regents Chemistry with an overall average in Chemistry of 85%, and science department recommendation.
Course Description: Chemistry 101 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will understand: the basic measurement system in chemistry, ionic and covalent compounds (names and formulas), stoichiometry (mass-mole relations), reactions in aqueous solutions, gases and its properties, electron configuration and periodicity, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, thermochemistry, and the principles of organic chemistry. The course is directed to students pursuing careers in science, engineering, health and/or technology fields.
Additional Information: A solid math/algebra background is expected from the student, a minimum of 85 on the Geometry and Chemistry Exams is required.

12. First Year Experience Instructor: Mr. Paul Casillo
Course title and #: First Year Experience - FYE 100
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Seniors only
Course Description: Presents techniques that help students cope successfully with the demands of the first year in college. Enlarges the student's awareness of self with respect to academic and personal goals, and assists each person to gain the necessary skills to succeed in college. Counts only as a general elective college credit.

13. American Cinema Instructor: Ms. Jean Weisbeck
Course title and #: American Cinema  - CIN 246
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing
Course Description: Hollywood motion pictures are an art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication. This course explores how Hollywood films work technically, artistically and culturally to reinforce and challenge America’s national self-image. The language of film will be taught; classical film style vs. modern style will be explored; the rise and fall of the studio system will be covered; and the reflection of culture on films and films on culture will be demonstrated. Students will view multiple films and study science fiction, western, comedy, horror, film noir, and combat film genres. Most important, students will learn to become active and critical viewers. Students will make and share their own film.

14. General Psychology Instructor: Mr. Lance Cayea
Course title and #: General Psychology - PSY 101
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing
Course Description: Introduces the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Topics include basic research methodology, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, human development, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy.

15. Introductory Sociology
Instructor: Mr. Lance Cayea
Course title & #: Introductory Sociology – SOC 101
College Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Social Studies 9, 10 and 11
Course Description: Sociology is a science that studies social patterns affecting the structure and functioning of group life such as cultural values, deviance, class structure, and social change. The course examines methods and perspectives sociologists employ, and the ways group forces influence the individual in society.