Community College of the Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM)

Speech. Courses that prepare students to organize and deliver oral presentations to persuade, debate, argue or inform in a clear, concise and logical manner. Emphasis must be on content and delivery. Group and interpersonal communication courses are not acceptable.

• SPC 1608 - Speech Communication
  • Description: 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. The course addresses communication in the personal, career and global spheres.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

English composition. Applicable communication courses must satisfy the delivering institution’s writing and composition requirement for graduation. Business communication and technical writing courses are not acceptable. Higher-level writing and composition courses may be applied as a program elective.

• ENC 1101 - English I
  • Description:  This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Communications requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility or completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of "C" or higher or completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of "C" or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• ENC 1102 - English II
  • Description:  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 satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
  • Prerequisite:  ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

Intermediate algebra or a college-level mathematics course that satisfies the delivering institution’s mathematics requirement for graduation. Not acceptable courses include: accounting; business, consumer, technical, or computer mathematics; beginning or elementary algebra; statistics (taught outside the mathematics department); history of mathematics; and mathematics for elementary and secondary teachers. Three semester hours of mathematics are required for graduation. However, if an acceptable mathematics course is applied as a technical or program elective, a natural science course may be substituted for mathematics.

• MAC 1105 - College Algebra
  • 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. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Mathematics requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of "C" or higher or sufficient score on placement test.
  • Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 3.00

• MGF 1106 - College Mathematics
  • The following topics will be covered in this course: sets and Venn diagrams, logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, counting principles, permutations and combinations, probability, descriptive statistics and geometry. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Mathematics requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAT 1033 or MAT 1100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or sufficient score on placement test.
  • Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 3.00

• MGF 1107 - Liberal Arts Mathematics
  • This course provides an opportunity for students to see mathematics used in ways not seen in traditional mathematics courses. Topics are selected from the following: financial mathematics, numbers and number systems, elementary number theory and graph theory. Additional topics may be included at the discretion of the instructor. History of mathematics, critical thinking skills, problem-solving techniques and the appropriate use of technology will be used throughout the course. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Mathematics requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAT 1033 or MAT 1100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or sufficient score on placement test.
  • Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 3.00

• STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I
  • This course introduces descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, two-sample inferences, correlation and regression and nonparametric tests. This course is a first course in statistical methods for those students entering a science or business-related field. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Mathematics requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAT 1033 or MAT 1100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or sufficient score on placement test.
  • Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 3.00

Courses from the following disciplines are acceptable: anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology and sociology designed to impart knowledge, develop skills, and identify goals concerning elements and institutions of human society.

• AMH 2010 - United States History to 1865
  • Description:  This course begins with European arrival in the New World and moves on to colonial America, examining early America regionally. Pre-revolutionary America warrants special attention, including the French and Indian War leading to the Stamp Act and the activities of Boston's "Sons of Liberty." The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are examined in detail. Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy, westward expansion and the events and issues leading to the American Civil War conclude the course. The role of women and various ethnic groups in the development of America are considered throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
  • Prerequisite or corequisite: ENC 1101.
  • Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 3.00
• 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 conflicts of the late twentieth century, including the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam and the American Civil Rights Movement are examined. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for A.A. degree seeking students and the Florida state civic literacy requirement per Florida Statues Section 1007.25 for all students.
  • Prerequisite or corequisite: ENC 1101

• ANT 2000 - General Anthropology
  • Description:  This course covers the study of man. It is an introductory course covering the economic, cultural, social and political development and technology of primitive societies. Attitudes, approach to problems and the general way of life of primitive societies are compared with modern societies. The course also provides a brief introduction to the development of fossil man and archaeology. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• ECO 2013 - Principles of Economics (MACRO)
  • Description:  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, fiscal policy, national income determinants, money and banking and comparative economic systems. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for AA degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• POS 2041 - U.S. Federal Government
  • Description: 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 satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for A.A. degree seeking students and the Florida state civic literacy requirement per Florida Statues Section 1007.25 for all students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• PSY 2012 - General Psychology
  • Description:  This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Some sections of PSY 2012 have service-learning components. Please refer to class notes in schedule of classes for details. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for AA degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:   Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology
  • Description:  This course is an introductory survey of sociology covering its scope, methods and general principles. Topics emphasized include group behavior, race relations, population, social institutions, social change and social stratification. The purpose of the course is to assist the student in acquiring an understanding of society. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

Courses in fine arts (criticism, appreciation, historical significance), foreign language, literature, philosophy and religion are acceptable. Applied courses that teach how to play a musical instrument, perform a dance routine, or sculpt or draw an art form and sign language courses are not acceptable.

• ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation
  • Description:  This course introduces students to art from a variety of cultures and historical contexts. Topics include major art movements, varieties of materials and aesthetic theories. Coursework covers formal terms, elements and principles common to the study of art and architecture. The course stresses 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 and students will have an increased vocabulary of art terminology. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Humanities requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring
  • Credits:  3.00

• HUM 2020 - Experiencing the Humanities
  • Description:  This humanities course is designed to introduce students to the critical study of human culture and its varied expressions across time. Students will employ interdisciplinary methods of analysis through engagement with diverse cultural artifacts in order to develop a foundational understanding of the human experience and its connection to culture. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Humanities requirement for A.A. degree-seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  ENC 1101.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation
  • Description:  Open to all students, this course is designed for the musical layman and is a survey course devoted to music in world civilization. Included is a study of the music relating to the background of the life and other arts of the times. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Humanities requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:  3.00

• PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy I
  • Description:  This course covers the study of fundamental philosophical problems and concepts. Speculation about limits of human understanding, value judgments, foundations of morality and speculation about the existence of God in order to present students with the tools for constructing their own philosophy. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Humanities requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite or corequisite:  ENC 1101.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits:   3.00

• THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation
  • Description:  This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historic roots and its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. This course contains a reading and writing component. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B. E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Humanities requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.
  • Prerequisite:  Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
  • Terms Typically Offered:  Fall, Spring
  • Credits:  3.00