One laboratory session per week. Additional fee required. One laboratory session per week. Additional fee required. An introduction to the computer as a problem-solving tool, including microcomputer applications, the role of the computer in society, ethical uses of computers and laws governing computing.
Laboratory is required.
3 A survey course to prepare the student for intelligent understanding of the contemporary American economy and common economic problems. The course introduces elementary concepts and methodology. An introduction to the study of political process and the major institutions of government in the United States. Consideration given to the significance of the societal context in which government operates, the concept of democracy, the selection of government leaders, group influences on government, the process by which government decisions are made, and the distribution of benefits in the political system. 3 A survey course designed to introduce students to the science of human society.