2010-2011

Students in grades 9-12 can enroll in NCCCS Learn & Earn Online Courses as long as they have met community college requirements and required course prerequisites. Tuition and fees for the courses are waived. Books for the Learn & Earn Online Courses must be paid for by the student, but may be eligible for reimbursement from Transylvania County Schools. Students will take their book receipts to their school principal for more information.

Fall Semester 2010 and Spring Semester 2011

*ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 Credit Hours

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.

BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 Credit Hours

This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

*CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Credit Hours

This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics (quantitative Option).

*ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 Credit Hours

*ACA 115 Success & Study Skills, see description below 1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite: BRCC Placement Test or score 500+ on SAT Critical Reading; Co-Requisite: ACA 115

This course is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is placed on the writing process including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing and revision. Upon completion, student should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course will also teach the process of academic research emphasizing MLA documentation. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English Composition.

*ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 1 Credit Hour

This course is a co-requisite of ENG 111 and must be taken together.

This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to achieve educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on an exploration of facilities and services, study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals. This course must be completed as a prerequisite or co-requisite of ENG 111.

*HUM 123 Appalachian Culture 3 Credit Hours

This course provides an interdisciplinary study of the unique features of Appalachian culture. Topics include historical political, sociological, psychological, and artistic features which distinguish this region. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad-based awareness and appreciation of Appalachian culture. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

*REL 110 World Religions 3 Credit Hours

This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.

*These courses will count as honors (5.0) weighted electives for high school graduation.