Chemistry Transfer to Briar Cliff

This is a combined lecture and lab course that covers the principles of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, periodicity, nomenclature, equations and stoichiometry, physical states of matter and energy transfer processes and nuclear chemistry. It is strongly recommended...Pre-requisites: High School Algebra II or MAT 121 College Algebra and High School Chemistry or CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry.
Co-requisite: Take MAT-121

This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
Pre-requisite: Recommended ACT Composite of 22. Students may complete aýwriting sample to gauge preparedness for the course and thenýaccess instructional staff and resources in the CometýLearning Center both before and during the course to beýsuccessful.

This course is a review of analytic geometry and vector valued functions; a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on theory, applications, and computer use throughout the course. An ACT Math score of 26 or demonstrated preparedness through an ALEKS assessment may be used in lieu of the pre-requisite course.
Pre-requisite: Take MAT-129 ; or have ACT Math of 26 or ALEKS 65.

This course introduces students to the scientific study of mental processes and behavior with emphasis on psychological theories. This course explains the importance of evidence-based approaches in practice and literature. Students apply critical thinking in relation to research methods and ethics in the field of psychology.

This course introduces students to the College's expectations, environment, and resources so that students may become more competent participants in the learning process.

This combined lecture and lab course is a continuation of Chemistry I. Topics includes solutions and colligative properties, acids and bases, equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, redox reactions and electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and systematic descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals.
Pre-requisite: Take CHM-166 MAT-121;

This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).

This course is a continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on developing more complex, sophisticated forms of exposition. It includes a research paper requiring library research, documentation, and bibliography.
Pre-requisite: Take ENG-105 Composition I

This course is a continued study of integration along with a study of transcendental functions, numerical methods, indeterminate form, improper integration sequences and series, conics, and polar coordinates. Emphasis is placed on theory, applications, and computer use throughout.
Pre-requisite: Take MAT-211;

This course is a survey of the visual arts from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages with an emphasis on the relationship between art and social, economic, religious and geographical conditions. It discusses the historical context of contemporary forms of expression when relevant.

This course covers the theory and practice of organic chemistry with an emphasis on the chemistry of functional groups. Topics include nomenclature, stereoisomerism, chemical bonding, reaction mechanisms, the characterization of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols. Laboratory work stresses development of appropriate organic chemistry separation, isolation and synthetic techniques.
Pre-requisite: Take CHM-176;

This is a lecture and lab course covering vectors, kinematics, Newton's laws, linear and angular momentum, gravitation, energy, fluid mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics.
Co-requisite: Take MAT-211

This course is an introduction to the American system of government, including the U.S. Constitution. Basic philosophies, general principles of federalism, civil liberties, public opinion, political parties and interest groups, the electoral process, and the structure and function of national government will be covered.

The course combines theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. Practice of skills is through presentation and exercise.

This is a combined lecture and lab course that is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I.Topics covered include ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and biologically important fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. The course emphasizes qualitative organic analyses and spectroscopic methods.
Pre-requisite: Take CHM-261;

This course introduces Spanish language and culture through development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. It emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic grammar, reading, and writing.

This course introduces fundamental theories of moral behavior, examines important concepts and arguments used in moral reasoning, and applies ethical theories to contemporary personal and social issues.

A continuation of Classical Physics I, this is a lecture and lab course covering oscillations, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Pre-requisite: Take PHY-212;

This course utilizes an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to studying gender, race, class, sexuality and other markers of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.