Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)
General Education Learning Outcomes
- Goal A1 (Written Communications)
- Students will write effective expository and argumentative essays which consider purpose and audience.
- Goal A2 (Quantitative)
- Students will apply mathematical knowledge to interpret quantitative information using verbal, numerical, graphical, and symbolic forms.
- Goal B (Institutional Foundations)
- Students will effectively evaluate arguments, considering opposing points of view when appropriate.
- Students will construct effective inductive and valid deductive arguments and determine to what extent such arguments justify their conclusions.
- Goal C (Humanities or Fine Arts)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate critically on cultural concepts, artifacts or expressions in either English or a foreign language.
- Goal D (Natural Sciences, Mathematics or Technology)
- Students will apply scientific reasoning or mathematical methods to demonstrate scientific knowledge or to solve problems.
- Goal E (Social Sciences)
- Students will examine and apply concepts of social identity and individual differences, such as ethnicity, race, gender, age, class, ability or sexual orientation.
Guidelines for the Core Curriculum (Areas A – E) are established by the University System of Georgia in order to ensure a solid general education foundation for all graduates. Courses taken within the Core are guaranteed to transfer within the University System in accordance with guidelines. To a great extent, Areas A-E of the Core are “major free,” meaning that they will apply regardless of major; however, certain majors do have specific mathematics, science, and other requirements in Areas A-E. All baccalaureate degree graduates and all A.A. and A.S. degree graduates must complete Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum, as specified below. Students should check with their degree program requirements for information on the minimum passing grade necessary. The areas of the Core and courses that can satisfy area requirements are as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A. Essential Skills | 9 | |
| A1. Two Composition Courses | ||
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| A2. Non-Science/Math Majors | ||
Choose one Mathematics Course from the following: | ||
| Intro to Mathematical Modeling | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Analytic Geom 1 | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| A2. Science/Math Majors | ||
Choose one Mathematics Course from the following: | ||
| Trigonometry & Analytic Geom 1 | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Area B. Critical Thinking and Communication 2 | 4-5 | |
| B1. One Critical Thinking Course | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| B2. One or Two Foreign Language or Communication Courses from Among | ||
| Presentational Speaking | ||
| Presentation Applications | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Area C. Humanities | 6 | |
| C1. One Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language Course from Among | ||
| World Literature I -Pre-Modern | ||
| World Literature II - Modern | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics/History/Cntmpry Persp | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| C2. One Fine Arts or Intermediate Foreign Language Course from Among | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art of the Pre-Modern World | ||
| Art of the Modern World | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Perspective, Arts & Humanities | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to World Music | ||
| Intro to Aesthetics | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Area D. Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Technology | 10-11 | |
| D1. Science (Non-Science Majors) | ||
Non-Science majors must satisfactorily complete two courses and one laboratory in Area D1 from the following: | ||
| Solar System Astronomy | ||
| Stellar and Galactic Astronomy and Astronomy Laboratory 3 | ||
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology Lab I 4 | ||
| Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology Lab II 4 | ||
| Introduction to Biology I and Intro to Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Biology II 3 | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry Lab I | ||
| Survey of Chemistry II 3 | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry Lab I 4 | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry Lab II 3,4 | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Introductory Geosciences and Introductory Geosciences Lab | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics Lab II 3 | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics Lab I 4 | ||
| Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics Lab II 3,4 | ||
| D1. Science (Health Professions Majors) | ||
Health Professions majors must satisfactorily complete a two-semester science course and laboratory sequence from the following: | ||
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology Lab I and Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology Lab II | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry Lab I and Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry Lab II | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry Lab I and Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry Lab II | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics Lab I and Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics Lab I and Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics Lab II | ||
| D1. Science (Science Majors) | ||
Science majors must satisfactorily complete a two three-hour science courses and their accompanying one-hour laboratory courses from the following: | ||
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology Lab I | ||
| Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology Lab II | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry Lab I | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry Lab II 3 | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics Lab I 5 | ||
| Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics Lab II 3,5 | ||
| D2. Science, Math or Technology (Non-science Majors) | ||
All students must complete an additional three hours in Area D2 from the following: | ||
| Computational Thinking& Coding | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Introductory Geosciences and Introductory Geosciences Lab | ||
| Trigonometry & Analytic Geom 6 | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Calculus I 7 | ||
| Calculus II 7 | ||
| Selected Topics in Science | ||
| D2. Science, Math or Technology (Science majors) | ||
| All students must complete an additional three hours in Area D2 from the following courses: | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Calculus I 7 | ||
| Calculus II 7 | ||
| Area E. Social Sciences | 12 | |
| E1. One American Government Course | ||
| American Government | ||
| E2. One World History Course from Among | ||
| Survey-PreModern World History | ||
| Survey of Modern World History | ||
| Critical Trends and Issues | ||
| Intro to Global Issues | ||
| E3. One American History Course from Among | ||
| Survey of US History to 1877 | ||
| US HIST Since Reconstruction | ||
| E4. One Behavioral Sciences Course from Among | ||
| Intro-African American Studies | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Intro to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Intro to Women's Studies | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
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Only the three credit MATH 1112 Trigonometry & Analytic Geom can be used by science majors in Area A2 and only if the student has a grade of C or better in MATH 1111 College Algebra.
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The sum of credits taken in areas B and D must total 15 credits. This means that students taking more than 7 credits in area D1 (e.g., science majors and health professions majors) need to take only one credit in area B2.
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With the exception of BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II/BIOL 1108L Principles of Biology Lab II, the second courses in the same discipline sequence require the first as a prerequisite.
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Students may not receive credit for both the first Principles course and the other first course in the same discipline (i.e. taking BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I/BIOL 1107L Principles of Biology Lab I andBIOL 1111 Introduction to Biology I/BIOL 1111L Intro to Biology Laboratory is not permitted). This rule also applies to the second courses (i.e. taking PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II/PHYS 1112L Introductory Physics Lab II and PHYS 2212 Principles of Physics II/PHYS 2212L Principles of Physics Lab II is not permitted).
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Biology majors are required to complete a physics sequence (PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I/PHYS 1111L Introductory Physics Lab I and PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II/PHYS 1112L Introductory Physics Lab II OR PHYS 2211 Principles of Physics I/PHYS 2211L Principles of Physics Lab I and PHYS 2212 Principles of Physics II/PHYS 2212L Principles of Physics Lab II) in their upper division requirements; therefore, they cannot apply calculus-based Physics (PHYS 2211 Principles of Physics I/PHYS 2211L Principles of Physics Lab I and PHYS 2212 Principles of Physics II/PHYS 2212L Principles of Physics Lab II) in area D1 and PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I/PHYS 1111L Introductory Physics Lab I and PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II/PHYS 1112L Introductory Physics Lab II in their upper division requirement.
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Only the three credit MATH 1112 Trigonometry & Analytic Geom can be used by non-science majors in Area D2.
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Students selecting MATH 1501 Calculus I or MATH 2502 Calculus II will count three hours in Area D2 and one hour in Area F or in their degree requirements. Some majors have specific D2 requirements. Students should consult with their advisors for details.
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Students selecting MATH 1501 Calculus I or MATH 2502 Calculus II will count three hours in Area D2 and one hour in Area F or for their specific upper division degree requirements.