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General Education Courses (SWING)
The following is a list of some of the general education (SWING) courses for the LEAP program. These courses may not be available for every semester. Please call the LEAP office at (256) 726-7098, for a current general education (SWING) course schedule.
HI 211: US History I (3 hours)
This course is a survey of modernizing, pluralist American society and America in the international community from 1607 to 1877.
EN 111: English Composition (3 hours)
EN 111 is a study of rhetoric designed to teach students effective writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Emphasis is placed on the short theme, and close study is given to expository and argumentative writing. An exit examination is given before the completion of EN 111.
EN 112: English Composition (3 hours)
EN 112 is a study of rhetoric designed to teach students effective writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Students are introduced to literature, methods of research using the library, the Internet, and CD-ROM, and to writing a research paper.
EN 201: World Literature (3 hours)
A survey of selected world masterpieces of literature–some in translation. Emphasis is placed on the ancient, medieval, and Renaissance periods, and on major African-American authors.
EN 301, 302 Survey of American Literature (W) - (3 hours/3 hours)
A study of major American poets and prose writers and main currents of thought to which they contributed.
CO 201: Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 hours)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of oral communication and includes effective application of these principles through classroom speeches and constructive criticism.
IS 120 Microcomputer Applications (3 hours)
This course is designed to give students basic computer concepts and practical experience in the use of the computer. Using software applications packages such as word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, and database management. Students learn to input and output data useful in professional and personal pursuits.
MA 101 Fundamentals Concepts of Mathematics (3 hours)
Course topics include critical thinking skills, sets, number theory, the real number system, algebra, graphs, consumer mathematics, geometry. Does not count toward a mathematics major or minor.
MU 200 Music Appreciation (3 hours)
An introduction to the music of the Western world from the Middle Ages to the present time. Consideration is given to the various political, social, and religious factors that have caused changes in musical style from one art period to another. Representative compositions from each art period will be studied. Out-of-class listening and concert and recital attendance are also a part of class activities.
BI 101, 102 The Life Sciences (3 hours/3 hours)
This course is designed for nonscience majors. It is a basic study of biological principles involving various plants and animals. A major objective is the presentation of the concept of man in his biological background, as well as his environment and his responsibility to it.
PY 101 The Principles of Psychology (3 hours)
An overview of the science of psychology, including such concepts as emotion, motivation, adjustment, perception, learning, personality, abnormal behavior, therapies, intelligence, measurement, and experimental methods.
PS 120 Introduction to Political Science (3 hours)
An examination of the standard essentials of political science in which are considered certain contemporary political doctrines, systems of government, political organization and behavior, and a look at various worldwide governmental policies.
PE 211 Health Principles (W) (2 hours)
A practical study of the principles of healthful living, including a study of the basic physiological processes. The health instructions found in the writing of Mrs. E. G. White are given special emphasis.
FS 131 Nutrition (3 hours)
Basic principles of human nutrition, including nutrients and allowances for various ages and normal stress conditions. Carries credit toward the general education requirement in science