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• POS 130: American Government

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course examines the dynamics of the American political system. Governmental structures, processes, political parties, and citizen and group action will be examined in the context of American political culture. Students will explore and evaluate the nature of American democracy, the foundations of the American federal system, the relationship between the American people and their government, and the relationship between various government institutions, agencies, and departments. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• POS 135: State & Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This political science course is designed to provide basic theory and knowledge of the operation of American state and local political systems within the American Federal system.Through systems analysis, students learn to comprehend the interrelationships between individuals, interest groups, political parties, and the legislative, executive, and judicial organizations of government as they cooperate and conflict over the resolution of problems. Public policy issues of current controversy to state and local systems are treated as part of the course. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• POS 150: American Civil Liberties

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Civil liberties are the personal guarantees and freedoms that the government should not abridge by law, Constitution, or judicial interpretation. This course describes their origins, changing concepts, and current challenges. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-051 COM-061 /Take COM-051 RPLR-061 /Take RPLW-051 COM-061 /Take RPLW-051 RPLR-061 /Take COM-121 or COM-122 /Take COM-050 COM-061 /Take COM-050 RPLR-061 /Take EAP-051 EAP-060). (Required, Previous).
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• POS 225: The American Presidency

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Despite the uncertain nature of the office at the time of its founding, the American Presidency has become one of the most influential, prestigious positions in the world. This course will examine the presidency as an institution and will explore how those who have occupied the office have expanded its powers and responsibilities and have altered perceptions about the office. The course will focus on the functions of the office and its role in shaping policy, the balance of power between the President and the other branches of the government, and formal and informal sources of executive power. While the individuals who have held the office will inevitably guide some of our discussion, the primary focus will be on the policies and politics of the office. Prerequisite:    Take COM-051; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take COM-061; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• PRG 100: Introduction to Computer Programming

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Students will learn the fundamental concepts and terminology of software development and develop skills in designing and writing simple computer programs. The course assumes no programming background and provides an overview of the software development process in addition to introducing important programming constructs and methodologies using the C++ programming language. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-180 MAT-150 MAT-165 MAT-210 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take IFT-110; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-
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• PRG 160: Java Script

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to teach programmers how to develop Web applications using the JavaScript programming language. Students will learn how to add functionality and to make Web pages dynamic. This course will demonstrate how to use Script to add functionality to Web pages by inserting code within an HTML document. Prerequisite:    Take PRG-100; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take WEB-100; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• PRG 260: Database Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course teaches relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. Topics covered also include SQL functions, join techniques, database objects, and constraints. Extensive hands-on exercises are used throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency. Prerequisite:    Take PRG-100; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take IFT-110; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• PSY 100: Personal Development

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to provide students with skills needed to be successful in the college environment and to enhance self-awareness, interpersonal communication, and decision-making skills.
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• PSY 120: Interpersonal Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course investigates how individuals relate on a personal level. Consideration will be given to verbal and non-verbal communications. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-097; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-020 EAP-040; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take COM-098; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• PSY 130: General Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course will concern itself with psychological phenomena which are basic for understanding human behavior. Topics include history, methods and fields of psychology, learning, motivation, memory, intelligence, emotion, personality and psychological disorders and their treatment. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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