Hornell Central School
ACE courses offered 2020-2021
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An introduction to the visual arts emphasizing the understanding and appreciation
of art through a review of the elements and principles of art and design, as well
as an examination of two- and three-dimensional art forms, methods and media. (3 cr.
hrs.) Meets General Education requirement in Humanities.
Emphasizes the modern aspects of biology and its techniques. Includes biochemistry,
cell structure and physiology, genetic mechanisms, a survey of the three domains of
organisms, and plant structure and physiology. For math/science students (4 cr. hrs.)
Lecture/laboratory. Meets General Education requirement in Natural Sciences. Maximum
of 18 total students in a single LAB section. If more than 18 students are in the
course, they must be broken up into at least 2 sections.
Emphasizes the modern aspects of biology and its techniques. Includes evolution,
animal diversity, human and animal anatomy/physiology, animal behavior, reproduction
and development, and ecology. For math/science students. Laboratory involves dissection
of a preserved fetal pig and various vertebrate organs, as well as the use of living
invertebrates. (4 cr. hrs.) Lecture/laboratory. Meets General Education requirement
in Natural Sciences. Maximum of 18 total students in a single LAB section. If more
than 18 students are in the course, they must be broken up into at least 2 sections.
The four arithmetic processes and the algebra of business. Application of mathematics
to typical business problems. Taxes, insurance, payroll, depreciation, trade and cash
discounts, markup, simple interest and bank discounts, and financial statement analysis.
(3 cr. hrs.)
Principles of chemistry and its quantitative aspects. Stoichiometry, characteristics
of matter, structure and bonding, elementary thermochemistry, solutions, equilibrium,
thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Descriptive chemistry is integrated throughout
the course. (4 cr. hrs) Lecture/laboratory. Meets General Education requirement in
Natural Sciences. Intended for, but not limited to, math/science students. It is recommended
that students be familiar with algebraic and logarithmic calculations; high school
physics is strongly suggested Maximum of 18 total students in a single LAB section.
If more than 18 students are in the course, they must be broken up into at least 2
sections.
Principles of chemistry and its quantitative aspects. Stoichiometry, characteristics
of matter, structure and bonding, elementary thermochemistry, solutions, equilibrium,
thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Descriptive chemistry is integrated throughout
the course.(4 cr. hrs.) Lecture/laboratory. Meets General Education requirement in
Natural Sciences Intended for, but not limited to, math/science students. It is recommended
that students be familiar with algebraic and logarithmic calculations; high school
physics is strongly suggested Maximum of 18 total students in a single LAB section.
If more than 18 students are in the course, they must be broken up into at least 2
sections.
Essay writing designed to sharpen the student's perceptions of the world through
the study and use of non-fiction writings and to facilitate communications with correctness,
clarity, unity, organization, and depth. Assignments include expository writing, argumentation,
and research techniques.(3 cr. hrs.) Meets General Education requirement in Basic
Communication.
Essay writing course designed to advance critical, analytical, and writing abilities
begun in ENGL 1010. Literary analysis and interpretation on works of fiction, poetry,
and drama.(3 cr. hrs.) Meets General Education requirement in Humanities and Basic
Communication.
Designed to assist first-year students in adjusting to the college environment
as well as becoming familiar with strategies for success. A general orientation to
the resources of the college, essential academic success skills to better understand
the learning process, and career exploration will be covered. (3 cr. hrs.) Lectures/discussions/activities.
Dreams and concepts brought to the New World and their development into America’s
institutions and social fabric. Conflict and consensus among groups, dilemmas facing
revolutionaries and reformers, and ways economic, political and social changes have
occurred. (3 cr. hrs.) Meets General Education requirement in American History.
End of the Civil War to the present. Topics include: industrial-urbanization,
racism, sexism, the new manifest destiny, political changes, and the growth of a modern
nation. (3 cr. hrs.) Meets General Education requirement in American History.
Development of facility in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the language
through a systematic review of its structure. Representative readings as an introduction
to Spanish civilizations. (4 cr. hrs.) Lecture/recitation/laboratory. Upper-level
course. Meets General Education requirement in Foreign Languages.
A thorough analysis of the language; intensive discussion of grammar, usage,
style and vocabulary, enhancing expression through composition, oral reports and more
informed class discussions and conversations. (4 cr. hrs.) Lecture/recitation/laboratory.
Essential for Spanish majors who plan to take upper-level language and literature
studies. Upper-level course. Meets General Education requirement in Foreign Languages.