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General
Education
College Courses
and Descriptions
ENC1101 - English I
This is a course in the process of expository
writing. Students will read essays and
compose papers that are unied, organized,
logically developed and supported, clearly
stated and well-focused. Research techniques
are introduced and incorporated into at least
one composition. This course partially satises
the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
Students must pass the core assignments with
a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite: Test
scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility.
ENC1102 - English II
In this course students develop the ability to
read literary texts critically, to think logically
and creatively and to write and research
effectively. Students must pass the core
assignments with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course partially satises the writing
requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Prerequisite:
ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher.
MAC1105 - College Algebra
or Higher Math Course
This course is a study of the fundamental
topics in advanced algebra with emphasis
on applications, the understanding of the
function concept and manipulative skills.
Major topics include operations on algebraic
expressions and complex numbers, solving
polynomial equations and inequalities,
absolute value equations and inequalities
and rational equations and inequalities,
applications, functions, exponents and
logarithms, graphs of polynomial, exponential
and logarithmic functions and systems
of equations and inequalities. The use of
graphing calculators will be incorporated
throughout the course. Prerequisite: MAT
1033 with a grade of “C” or higher or sufcient
score on placement test.
STA2023 - Statistical Methods I
or Higher Math Course
This course introduces descriptive statistics,
probability and probability distributions,
estimation, condence intervals, hyothesis
testing, two-sample inferences, correlation
and regression and nonparametric tests. This
course is a rst course in statistical methods
for those students entering a science or
business-related eld. Prerequisite: MAC 1105
or MAT 1033 or MAT 1100 or equivalent with
a grade of “C” or higher or sufcient score on
placement test.
SPC1608 - Speech
Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the
basic skills of speaking and listening. Class
exercises emphasize preparing and delivering
public speeches, speaking with clarity and
variety and listening with literal and critical
comprehension.
BSC2010C - General Biology I
This course is primarily for science majors or
students with a strong biology background.
It is a study of the molecular and cellular
composition and function of living organisms.
Emphasis will be given to structure, chemical
metabolism and genetic mechanisms.
Laboratory illustrates basic biological
principles. Prerequisites or corequisites: ENC
1101 and MAT 1033 or MAT 1100 or higher
level mathematics course.
2nd General Education Science
with Lab.
Popular choices include but not limited to:
CHM2045C- General Chemistry I
PHY248C- Physics with Calculus I
(Refer to link at the bottom of the page for full
list)
ECO2013 - Principles of
Economics (MACRO)
This is an introductory course covering the
nature, scope and methods of economics,
economic concepts and economic institutions.
Emphasis is placed upon production,
consumption, determination of prices,
distribution of income, scal policy, national
income determinants, money and banking
and comparative economic systems.
This course partially satises the writing
requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Prerequisite:
ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher or
corequisite ENC 1101.
POS2041 - United States Federal
Government
In this course basic aspects of the federal
government are studied. Emphasis is placed
upon content and interpretation of the
Constitution, Federalism, the Congress, the
Presidency, the federal court system and the
citizen’s connection to the federal government
by means of elections, political parties, interest
groups and public opinion. This course
partially satises the writing requirement of
S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a
grade of “C” or higher or corequisite ENC 1101.
AMH2020 - United States
History 1865 to Present
This course begins with the “Reconstruction”
period and examines the problems of
reunifying America. The nation’s industrial
period gets close attention, as does the rise
of American cities and their accompanying
social and political problems. U.S. Imperialism
and the Spanish-American War are examined.
The “Progressive” period, which includes
emphasis on the American Labor Movement
and the demand for women’s rights, are
included. World War I and its aftermath in the
“Roaring Twenties” are analyzed. The Great
Depression and World War II are detailed.
The conicts of the late twentieth century,
including the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam and
the American Civil Rights Movement are
examined. This course partially satises the
writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENC 1101.
IDS1107 First Year Experience
Flightpath: Chart Your Course
Students in the Flightpath course will
connect directly to the robust college culture
of Seminole State with its collaborative,
inclusive, and supportive environment.
Students will explore the Pathways approach
and become familiar with campus resources
and the Navigate app software. Through
coursework and exploration, students will
dig deeper into various career pathways,
course requirements, understanding of
academic expectations, and extra-curricular
opportunities in their elds of interest.
Students will also experience and contribute
to the powerful benets of the College’s
culture, including curriculum to enhance
student self-advocacy, information literacy,
and goal setting, all of which maximizes
student success as they earn their degrees.
This course requires engagement in college
activities that may occur outside of your
scheduled class. This is a required course
for First Time in College Associates of Arts
students. It should be taken in the rst term of
enrollment and must be completed within the
rst 15 credit hours.
Two Humanities courses
required.
One course must be a core course, the 2nd
course must be chosen out of the opposite area
(refer to link below).
Core choices Include:
HUM2020- Experiencing Humanities
PHI2010- Intro to Philosophy
ARH1000- Art Appreciation
LIT2000- Intro to Literature
MUL2120 Music Appreciation
THE2000- Theatre Appreciation
Full list of courses & descriptions can be
located on the link below:
https://www.seminolestate.edu/become-a-
student/what/aa-gened