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    General Education Requirements

    Competencies will be met at the level appropriate to the credential.

    A general education core curriculum will enable KCTCS colleges to graduate men and women who are intellectually flexible, articulate, reflective, creative, and prepared for continuous learning. For all students, this implies some understanding of the value of higher education and the world of work and career fields related to their own abilities, interests, and needs. The general education core competencies will enable students to develop their own values, pursue goals, and contribute to the political, moral, social, and cultural enrichment of society.

    General Education Competencies:

    1. Communicate Effectively
      1. Read and listen with comprehension.
      2. Speak and write clearly using standard English.
      3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means.
      4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills.
    2. Think Critically
      1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
      2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.
      3. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.
    3. Learn Independently
      1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information.
      2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas.
      3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations.
      4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products.
    4. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments
      1. Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture.
      2. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment.
      3. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural global community.

    Writing/Accessing Information

    Diploma TEC 200 Technical Communications
    OST 108 Editing Skills for Office Professionals
    Any Writing course approved for the AAS, AA, or AS
    AAS, AA, AS ENG 101 Writing I 3
    ENG 102 Writing II 3
    ENG 105 Writing: An Accelerated Course 3

    Oral Communication

    Diploma, AAS, AA, AS COM 181 Basic Public Speaking 3
    COM 252 Intro to Interpersonal Communications 3
    COM 281 Communication in Small Group 3
    COM 287 Persuasive Speaking 3

    Computer Literacy

    Diploma IT 100 Computer Literacy 3
    CIT 105 Introduction to Computing 3
    Any Computer Literacy course approved for the AAS, AA, or AS
    AAS IT 100 Computer Literacy 3
    CIS 100 Introduction to Computers 3
    OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems 3
    CIT 105 Introduction to Computing 3
    Any Computer Literacy course approved for the AA or AS
    AA, AS CIS 100 Introduction to Computers 3
    OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems 3
    CIT 105 Introduction to Computing 3

    KCTCS has adopted current IC3 objectives to define computer literacy. The course description or descriptions, competencies, and outline of computer literacy courses must include IC3 objectives as outlined at http://unity.kctcs.edu/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-8666

    All AA, AS, AAS, and diploma students entering KCTCS must demonstrate computer literacy by:

    1. Scoring a passing score on the IC3 Computer Exam*, or
    2. Providing documentation of successful completion of certification exams as approved by KCTCS, or
    3. Articulating credit from another institution, or
    4. Receiving credit for an approved KCTCS computer literacy course.

    Note: Students may receive three credit hours for CIS 100 by successful completion of the IC3 Computer Exam* and one of the following: the IC3 Database Exam*, a one credit hour database course, or the MOS Access exam.

    Students may choose to take the IC3 Computer Exam* to demonstrate computer competency. Students who score a passing score on the exam will have met the requirements of computer literacy and documentation will be placed on the student's transcript.

    *Full implementation fall 2007

    Mathematics

    Diploma MT 120 Intermediate Algebra with Applications
    MT 122 Intermediate Algebra: A Functional Approach
    OST 213 Business Calculations for the Office Professional
    Any Mathematics course approved for the AAS, AA, or AS
    AAS MT 105 Business Mathematics 3
    MT 110 Applied Mathematics 3
    MT 115 Technical Mathematics 3
    MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 3
    Any higher level mathematics course
    AA MT 145 Contemporary College Mathematics 3
    Any higher level mathematics course
    AS MT 150 College Algebra and Functions 3
    MT 155 Trigonometry 3
    STA 200 Statistics: A Force in Human Judgment 3
    STA 291 Statistical Method 3
    ST 290 Statistics: A Force Human Judgment 3
    ST 291 Statistical Method 3
    MA 112 Trigonometry 2
    MA 113 Calculus I 4
    MA 114 Calculus II 4
    MA 123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications 3
    MA 162 Finite Mathematics and Its Applications 3
    MA 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3
    MA 202 Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Teachers 3
    MA 109 College Algebra 3
    MA 110 Analytical Geometry and Trigonometry 4
    MA 213 Calculus III 4
    MA 214 Calculus IV 3
    MA 241 Geometry for Middle School Teachers 3
    MT 160 Precalculus 5
    MT 165 Finite Mathematics and its Applications 3
    MT 170 Brief Calculus with Applications 3
    MT 175 Calculus I 5
    MT 185 Calculus II 5
    MT 275 Calculus III 4
    MT 285 Differential Equations 3

    Science

    Diploma PHX 150 Introductory Physics
    Any Science course approved for the AAS, AA, or AS
    AAS, AA, AS ANA 209 Principles of Human Anatomy 3
    AST 101 Frontiers of Astronomy 3
    AST 191 The Solar System and 3
    AST 192 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe 3
    ASY 195 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory 1
    BIO 112 Introduction to Biology 3
    BIO 113 Introduction to Biology Lab 1
    BIO 114 Biology I 3
    BIO 115 Biology Laboratory I 1
    BIO 116 Biology II 3
    BIO 117 Biology Laboratory II 1
    BIO 118 Microbes and Society 3
    BIO 120 Human Ecology 3
    BIO 121 Introduction to Ecology Laboratory 1
    BIO 122 Introduction to Conservation Biology 3
    BIO 124 Principles of Ecology 3
    BIO 130 Aspects of Human Biology 3
    BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory 4
    BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
    BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
    BIO 140 Botany 3
    BIO 141 Botany with Laboratory 4
    BIO 142 Zoology 3
    BIO 143 Zoology with Laboratory 4
    BIO 144 Insect Biology 3
    BIO 150 Principles of Biology I 3
    BIO 151 Principles of Biology Laboratory I 2
    BIO 152 Principles of Biology II 3
    BIO 153 Principles of Biology Laboratory II 2
    BIO 204 The Genetic Perspective 3
    BIO 225 Medical Microbiology 4
    BIO 226 Principles of Microbiology 3
    BIO 227 Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory 5
    BSL 214 Medical Microbiology 4
    BSL 244 Principles of Environmental Science 3
    BSL 246 Urban Ecology 3
    BSL 247 Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology 3
    CHE 120 The Joy of Chemistry 3
    CHE 125 The Joy of Chemistry Laboratory 1
    CHE 130 Introductory General and Biological Chemistry 4
    CHE 140 Introductory General Chemistry 3
    CHE 145 Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory 1
    CHE 150 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry 3
    CHE 155 Intro. to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory 1
    CHE 170 General College Chemistry I 3
    CHE 175 General College Chemistry Laboratory I 1
    CHE 180 General College Chemistry II 3
    CHE 185 General College Chemistry Laboratory II 1
    CHE 220 Analytical Chemistry 5
    CHE 270 Organic Chemistry I 3
    CHE 275 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2
    CHE 280 Organic Chemistry II 3
    CHE 285 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2
    EST 150 Introductory Ecology 4
    EST 160 Hydrological Geology 3
    GEO 130 Earth's Physical Environment 3
    GEO 251 Weather and Climate 3
    GLY 101 Physical Geology 3
    GLY 102 Historical Geology 3
    GLY 110 Endangered Planet: An Introduction to Environmental Geology 3
    GLY 111 Laboratory for Physical Geology 1
    GLY 112 Laboratory for Historical Geology 1
    GLY 130 Dinosaurs and Disasters: A Brief History of the Vertebrates 3
    GLY 220 Principles of Physical Geology 4
    PGY 206 Elementary Physiology 3
    PH 161 Introductory Physics Laboratory I 1
    PH 162 Introductory Physics Laboratory II 1
    PH 171 Applied Physics 4
    PH 172 Physics for Health Science 2
    PH 217 Intermediate Applied Physics 5
    PHY 151 Introduction to Physics 3
    PHY 152 Introduction to Physics 3
    PHY 160 Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers 3
    PHY 171 Applied Physics 4
    PHY 201 General Physics 4
    PHY 203 General Physics 4
    PHY 211 General Physics 5
    PHY 213 General Physics 5
    PHY 231 General University Physics 4
    PHY 232 General University Physics 4
    PHY 241 General University Physics Laboratory 1
    PHY 242 General University Physics Laboratory 1
    SCI 100 Environmental Science: An Inquiry-Based Interdisciplinary Approach 4
    SCI 295 Scientific Investigations 3

    Social Interaction

    Diploma EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
    WPP 200 Workplace Principles
    Any Social Interaction course approved for the AAS, AA, or AS
    AAS, AA, AS ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology 3
    ANT 121 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
    ANT 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion1, 2 3
    ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World 3
    ANT 220 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
    ANT 221 Native People of North America 3
    ANT 235 Food and Culture 3
    ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilizations 3
    ANT 242 Origins of New World Civilizations 3
    COM 101 Introduction to Communications 3
    COM 249 Mass Media and Mass Culture 3
    COM 254 Intro to Intercultural Communications 3
    ECO 101 Contemporary Economic Issues 3
    ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
    ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
    FAM 252 Introduction to Family Science 3
    FAM 253 Human Sexuality: Development, Behavior, and Attitudes 3
    FLK 280 Cultural Diversity in the US 3
    GE 140 Development of Leadership 3
    GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World 3
    GEO 160 Lands and Peoples of the Non-Western World 3
    GEO 172 Human Geography 3
    GEO 210 Pollution, Hazards and Environmental Management 3
    GEO 222 Cities of the Worlds 3
    GEO 240 Geography and Gender 3
    GEO 256 Behavior in Space and Time 3
    GEN 101 The Economics of Food and Agriculture 3
    HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature2 3
    HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I2 3
    HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II2 3
    HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar2 3
    HUM 221 Contemporary Perspectives on Peace and War 3
    PS 101 American Government 3
    PS 210 Introduction to European Politics: East and West 3
    PS 212 Culture and Politics in the Third World 3
    PS 235 World Politics 3
    PS 255 State Government 3
    PS 271 Introduction to Political Behavior 3
    PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 4
    PSY 223 Developmental Psychology 3
    PY 110 General Psychology 3
    PY 180 Human Relations 3
    PY 185 Human Potential 3
    PY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying 3
    PY 297 Psychology of Aging 3
    RAE 120 Introduction to Chinese Culture 3
    RS 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion1, 2 3
    SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
    SOC 151 Social Interaction 3
    SOC 152 Modern Social Problems 3
    SOC 220 The Community 3
    SOC 235 Inequality in Society 3
    SOC 249 Mass Media and Mass Culture 3
    SOC 260 Population, Resources and Change 3
    SPA 115 Culture of Mexico for Non-Spanish Speakers 3
    SWK 275 The Family 3
    WS 200 Introduction to Women's Studies to the Social Sciences 3

    1 A student may not receive credit for both ANT 130 and RS 130.
    2 May be used to fulfill either Social Interaction or Humanities competency, but may not be used to fulfill both general education categories.

    Heritage

    Diploma, AAS, AA, AS FLK 276 Introduction to Folk Studies 3
    HIS 101 World Civilization I 3
    HIS 102 World Civilization II 3
    HIS 104 A History of Europe Through the Mid-Seventeenth Century 3
    HIS 105 A History of Europe from the Mid-Seventeenth Century to the Present 3
    HIS 106 Western Culture: Science and Technology I 3
    HIS 107 Western Culture: Science and Technology II 3
    HIS 108 History of the U.S. Through 1865 3
    HIS 109 History of the U.S. Since 1865 3
    HIS 120 The World at War 1939-45 3
    HIS 202 History of British People to the Restoration 3
    HIS 203 History of British People Since the Restoration 3
    HIS 206 History of Colonial Latin America 3
    HIS 207 History of Modern Latin America, 1810 to present 3
    HIS 240 History of Kentucky 3
    HIS 247 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 500-1250 A.D. 3
    HIS 248 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 1250 to Present 3
    HIS 254 History of Sub-Saharan Africa 3
    HIS 260 Afro-American History to 1865 3
    HIS 261 Afro-American History 1865 to the Present 3
    HIS 265 History of Women in America 3
    HIS 270 Ancient Europe 3
    HIS 271 Medieval Europe 3
    HIS 295 East Asia to 1800 3
    HIS 296 East Asia since 1800 3

    Humanities

    Diploma, AAS, AA, AS AH 104 Introduction to African Art 3
    AH 105 Ancient Through Medieval Art 3
    AH 106 Renaissance Through Modern Art 3
    10ANT 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion1,2 3
    ART 100 Introduction to Art 3
    CLA 135 Greek and Roman Mythology 3
    ENG 161 Introduction to Literature 3
    ENG 221 Survey of English Literature I 3
    ENG 222 Survey of English Literature II 3
    ENG 230 Introduction to Literature (Subtitle Required) 3
    ENG 231 Literature and Genre (Subtitle) 3
    ENG 232 Literature and Place (Subtitle Required) 3
    ENG 251 Survey of American Literature I 3
    ENG 252 Survey of American Literature II 3
    ENG 261 Survey of Western Literature from the Greeks through the Renaissance 3
    ENG 262 Survey of Western Literature from 1660 to the Present 3
    ENG 264 Major Black Writers 3
    ENG 270 The Old Testament as Literature 3
    ENG 271 The New Testament as Literature 3
    ENG 281 Introduction to Film 3
    ENG 282 International Film Studies 3
    FLK 276 Introduction to Folk Studies 3
    GE 170 Art Appreciation 3
    HON 101 The Ancient World 3
    HON 102 The Medieval and Renaissance World 3
    HON 201 The Early and Modern World 3
    HON 202 The Contemporary World 3
    HRS 101 An Integrated Study of Western Civilization I 3
    HRS 102 An Integrated Study of Western Civilization II 3
    HRS 201 An Integrated Study of Western Civilization III 3
    HRS 202 An Integrated Study of Western Civilization IV 3
    HUM 120 Introduction to the Humanities 3
    HUM 121 Peace Studies 3
    HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature 3
    HUM 150 Introduction to African Literature 3
    HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I2 3
    HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II2 3
    HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar2 3
    HUM 210 Ancient Art History 3
    HUM 212 Renaissance Art History 3
    HUM 213 Modern Art History 3
    HUM 220 Historical Perspectives on Peace and War 3
    HUM 230 Twentieth Century Japanese Literature and Culture (in translation) 3
    HUM 250 Appalachian Literature Survey 3
    HUM 251 Contemporary Appalachian Literature 3
    MU 101 Folk and Traditional Music of the Western Continents 3
    MUS 100 Introduction to Music 3
    MUS 104 Introduction to Jazz History 3
    MUS 206 American Music 3
    MUS 207 African American Music 3
    MUS 208 World Music 3
    MUS 220 Symphonic Music 3
    MUS 222 History and Sociology of Rock Music 3
    PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality 3
    PHI 120 Introductory Logic 3
    PHI 130 Introduction to Philosophy: Morality and Society 3
    PHI 140 The Ethics of War and Peace 3
    PHI 260 History of Philosophy I: From Greek Beginnings to the Middle Ages 3
    PHI 270 History of Philosophy II: From the Renaissance to the Present Era 3
    PHL 110 Bioethics: Moral Issues in Health Care 3
    PHL 120 Business Ethics 3
    RS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies 3
    RS 120 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
    RS 121 Introduction to the New Testament 3
    RS 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion1,2 3
    TA 101 Introduction to Theatre: Principles and Practices 3
    TA 200 Introduction to Dramatic Literature 3
    TA 283 American Theatre 3
    WS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Arts and Humanities 3

    1 A student may not receive credit for both ANT 130 and RS 130.
    2 May be used to fulfill either Social Interaction or Humanities competency, but may not be used to fulfill both general education categories.

    Foreign Languages

    AAS, AA, AS ASL 101 American Sign Language I 3
    ASL 102 American Sign Language II 3
    ASL 201 American Sign Language III 3
    ASL 202 American Sign Language IV 3
    CLA 101 Elementary Latin 4
    CLA 102 Elementary Latin 4
    CLA 201 Intermediate Latin III 3
    CLA 202 Intermediate Latin 3
    FR 101 Elementary French 4
    FR 102 Elementary French 4
    FR 201 Intermediate French 3
    FR 202 Intermediate French 3
    GER 101 Basic German 4
    GER 102 Basic German 4
    GER 201 Intermediate German 3
    GER 202 Intermediate German 3
    JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 4
    JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II 4
    RAE 150 Beginning Chinese I 4
    RAE 151 Beginning Chinese II 4
    SED 101 American Sign Language I 3
    SED 102 American Sign Language II 3
    SED 203 American Sign Language III 3
    SED 204 American Sign Language IV 3
    SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I (spoken approach) 4
    SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II (spoken approach) 4
    SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish III (spoken approach) 3
    SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish IV (spoken approach) 3

    Cultural Studies Courses

    Cultural Studies is defined as a course in which the major thrust is the study of one or more non-traditional and/or underrepresented cultures that are traditionally excluded from or marginalized in mainstream American curriculum. Cultural studies courses demonstrate a cultural emphasis in their course descriptions.

    Social Interaction ANT 121 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
    ANT 130/RS 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion*
    ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World
    ANT 220 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
    ANT 221 Native People of North America
    ANT 235 Food and Culture
    ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilizations
    ANT 242 Origins of New World Civilizations
    COM 254 Intro to Intercultural Communications
    GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World
    GEO 160 Lands and Peoples of the Non-Western World
    HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature*
    HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I*
    HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II*
    HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar*
    HUM 221 Contemporary Perspectives on Peace and War
    PS 212 Culture and Politics in the Third World
    PS 235 World Politics
    RAE 120 Introduction to Chinese Culture
    SOC 235 Inequality in Society
    SPA 115 Culture of Mexico for Non-Spanish Speakers (also listed as SPI 115)
    WS 200 Intro to Women's Studies in the Social Sciences
    Heritage HIS 101 World Civilization I
    HIS 102 World Civilization II
    HIS 206 History of Colonial Latin America
    HIS 207 History of Modern Latin America, 1810 to Present
    HIS 247 History of Islam and Middle Eastern Peoples, 500-1250
    HIS 248 History of Islam and Middle Eastern Peoples, 1250 to the Present
    HIS 254 History of Sub-Saharan Africa
    HIS 260 Afro-American History to 1865
    HIS 261 Afro-American History 1865 to the Present
    HIS 265 History of Women in America
    HIS 295 East Asia to 1800
    HIS 296 East Asia Since 1800
    Humanities AH 104 Introduction to African Art
    ENG 264 Major Black Writers
    ENG 282 International Film Studies
    HUM 121 Peace Studies
    HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature*
    HUM 150 Introduction to African Literature
    HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I*
    HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II*
    HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar*
    HUM 230 Twentieth Century Japanese Literature and Culture (in translation)
    HUM 250 Appalachian Literature Survey
    HUM 251 Contemporary Appalachian Literature
    MU 101 Folk and Traditional Music of the Western Continents
    MUS 104 Introduction to Jazz History
    RS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies
    RS 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion*
    WS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Arts and Humanities
    Foreign Languages
    ASL 101 American Sign Language I
    ASL 102 American Sign Language II
    ASL 201 American Sign Language III
    ASL 202 American Sign Language IV
    CLA 101 Elementary Latin
    CLA 102 Elementary Latin
    CLA 135 Greek & Roman Mythology
    CLA 201 Intermediate Latin III
    CLA 202 Intermediate Latin
    FR 101 Elementary French
    FR 102 Elementary French
    FR 201 Intermediate French
    FR 202 Intermediate French
    GER 101 Basic German
    GER 102 Basic German
    GER 201 Intermediate German
    GER 202 Intermediate German
    JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I
    JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II
    RAE 150 Beginning Chinese I
    RAE 151 Beginning Chinese II
    SED 101 American Sign Language I
    SED 102 American Sign Language II
    SED 203 American Sign Language III
    SED 204 American Sign Language IV
    SPA 101 Elem Spanish I
    SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II
    SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish III
    SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish IV

    * listed under more than one category and/or with a different prefix; may not be counted in more than one general education category.

    Note: Cultural Studies: At least one course within the 48 cr. hr. general education block of the AA/AS must be selected from the identified Cultural Studies course list.

    Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics Course Transitions

    A table clarifying the math course transition that took place fall 2004 is available in Appendix B. A crosswalk for Biology courses is available in Appendix C. A crosswalk for Chemistry courses is available in Appendix D.



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