LCOM 126

Composition II/U.S. Hist to 1877 - You MUST enroll in both 18393-ENGL 122 037 and 18768-HIST 140 007 (6 CR)

Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement score

Students earn 6 transferable credit hours in general education requirements (3 for ENGL 122, Composition II, and 3 for HIST 140, U.S. History to 1877). The philosophy behind joining these two courses together is to encourage students to think critically and write effectively with American history providing unifying themes. Writing instruction works best when students can focus sustained attention on one particular discipline. Writing in college and the workplace demands the ability to synthesize often conflicting information gathered from various sources. The discipline of American history provides ample opportunities for students to develop skills in composing various types of prose.

LCOM 140

Selling Interior Products (6 CR)

Students earn 6 credit hours (3 for ITMD 132, Interior Products, and 3 for MKT 134, Professional Selling). In this learning community, students will learn in-depth product knowledge inclusive of specific features and benefits for numerous interior products. Additionally, students will learn how to utilize professional selling skills to sell interior products. Students will practice through role playing the steps of professional selling to illustrate the application of skill techniques in each step. 6 hrs. lecture/wk.

LCOM 155

Intro to Algebra/Learn Strat Math - You MUST enroll in both 16087-MATH 115 013 and 19067-LS 174 002 (4 CR)

Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a minimum grade of "C" or appropriate score on the math assessment test

Students earn 4-credit hours (3 credit hours for MATH 115, Intro to Algebra and 1 credit hour for LS 174, Learning Strategies for MATH). This course facilitates mathematics learning by integrating thinking skills, study skills and mathematical content. The student will acquire life-long learning skills along with the basic skills of algebra. Students in this learning community class will learn problem solving, test taking and cognitive skills. They will apply these skills to their math textbook, homework assignments, class discussions and lectures. This course will also address emotions and attitudes which may block math learning and will offer strategies and techniques designed to overcome these feelings. MATH 115 may fulfill some certificate requirements, but will not fulfill degree requirements.

LCOM 157

Fund of Math/Learning Strat for Math-You MUST enroll in both 16074-MATH 111 004 and 19066-LS 174 001 (4 CR)

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the math assessment test

Students earn 4-credit hours (3 credit hours for MATH 111 Fundamentals of Math and 1 credit hour for LS 174 Learning Strategies for Math). This course facilitates mathematics learning by integrating thinking skills, study skills and mathematical content. The student will acquire life-long learning skills along with fundamental math procedures and concepts. Students in this learning community class will learn problem solving, test taking and cognitive skills. They will apply these skills to their math textbook, homework assignments, class discussions and lectures. This course will also address emotions and attitudes which may block math learning and will offer strategies and techniques designed to overcome these feelings. Active learning will be encouraged through activities such as pair and share, journal writing, group discussions, self-assessments and collaborative learning.

LCOM 167

Society: From Cells to People (6 CR)

Students each 6 credit hours (3 for SOC 122 Intro to Sociology and 3 for BIOL 122 Principles of Biology) What is the difference between the society in the ant hill in your backyard and the society of a human megalopolis? Do bacteria have a society? Enroll in this Learning Community to study the parallels between biological and sociological structures. Learn how the processes of life evolve, function, change, and interact in the biological and social worlds. Examin the diversity within the unity of life.