Spring 2017 College Now Courses.pdf
College Now Courses Held at Queens Vocational & Technical High School Spring 2017
MAT 115- COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY Meeting time: Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
3 College Credits in Math (4hours) Instructor: Ms. Yanovsky Room 154
This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations, and equalities, etc.) and proceed to a study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. These functions will be used in applications involving simple mathematical modeling where students will engage in inquiry activities aimed at improving critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: 80+ Integrated Algebra Regents /65+ course grade in Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2/Trig ENG101 Composition I (3 credits; 4 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Wed 4:15 – 6:15pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: C. Rejalaga Room: 349
In this course, students focus on the process of writing clear, correct and effective expository essays in response to materials drawn from culturally diverse sources. Emphasis is placed on using various methods of organization appropriate to the writer's purpose and audience. Students are introduced to argumentation, fundamental research methods and documentation procedures. Students write frequently both in and out of class. Prerequisites: 75+ ELA Regents or 500+ on SAT Critical Reading or 50+ on PSAT Critical Reading. SSY101 General Psychology (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Wed/Thurs 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: End Date:
Instructor: L. Ocampo Room: 158
This is an introduction to some of the major fields of study in the science of psychology. Areas covered include learning, perception, theories of personality, mental illness and therapy, social psychology, and the research methods of psychology. Prerequisites: 80+ ELA Regents or 500+ SAT Critical Reading or 50+ PSAT Critical Reading; ENG101 completion is mandatory. Students are not permitted to take SSY101 as their FIRST College now course. CSE110.9801- Literacy and Propaganda (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tuesdays 3:30-6:30pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: L. DeCarlo Room: 152
This course introduces students to methods of understanding a highly developed and pervasive discourse: propaganda. Emphasis is placed on reading materials that use the persuasive and argumentative language of politics, advertising, cultural discussions and the media. Political speeches, essays, editorials, and articles are used to enlarge the students’ experience with the materials and tools of propaganda. The student will acquire the intellectual framework and sophisticated level of literacy needed to recognize and respond to the aims of propaganda. Prerequisites: 65+ ELA Regents or 75+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or HUP102.
HUP102.9802 Critical Thinking (3credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Tues/Wed 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: K. Ridge Room: 302
This course explores the process of thinking critically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. Concrete examples from students' experience and contemporary issues help students develop the abilities to solve problems, analyze issues, and make informed decisions in their academic, career and personal lives. Substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions help students develop language skills while fostering sophisticated thinking abilities. Prerequisites: 65+ ELA Regents or 75+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or CSE110. SCB101.987A/B (74403): Topics in Biological Sciences (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Wed /Thurs 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: K. Miller Room: 301
This course provides an introduction to the scientific method, the origin and organization of life, and reproduction and ecology. The relevance of modern biological theory to human life in particular areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban pollution and population control Prerequisites: 75+ on ELA and Integrated Algebra Regents. CSE120.9808 (*****): Reading the Biography (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Thurs 4:15-5:45pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: Mr. McDowl Room: 247
This course will introduce students to the critical reading and evaluation of biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, diaries and journals. The aims of the course will be to: evaluate claims to truth and truthful recollections; examine historical claims through first person accounts; develop awareness of the methods and techniques of biographical and autobiographical writing; understand the uses of biographical writing and its place in society; explore biographies and autobiographies as vehicles for the creation of the self. The student will become proficient and develop a deeper appreciation of biographical narratives and their uses in selfunderstanding. The materials to be read in class will vary by semester and the course may be thematically organized. Prerequisites: 70+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or HUP102. Teacher recommendation __________________________________________________________________________________________ BTM101.9804 Introduction to Business (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Tues/Wed 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 01/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: Ms. Morgan-Thomas Room:411
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the role of business in our economy, the forms of organization, and the various business functions such as management, personnel, marketing and finance. Career opportunities in the business world are also explored. This course should be taken prior to any other business courses. Prerequisites: 75+ ELA Regents or 480+ on SAT Critical Reading or 48+ on PSAT Critical Reading. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed two Gateway courses (ENE.099 strongly recommended).
MAT 115- COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY Meeting time: Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
3 College Credits in Math (4hours) Instructor: Ms. Yanovsky Room 154
This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations, and equalities, etc.) and proceed to a study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. These functions will be used in applications involving simple mathematical modeling where students will engage in inquiry activities aimed at improving critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: 80+ Integrated Algebra Regents /65+ course grade in Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2/Trig ENG101 Composition I (3 credits; 4 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Wed 4:15 – 6:15pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: C. Rejalaga Room: 349
In this course, students focus on the process of writing clear, correct and effective expository essays in response to materials drawn from culturally diverse sources. Emphasis is placed on using various methods of organization appropriate to the writer's purpose and audience. Students are introduced to argumentation, fundamental research methods and documentation procedures. Students write frequently both in and out of class. Prerequisites: 75+ ELA Regents or 500+ on SAT Critical Reading or 50+ on PSAT Critical Reading. SSY101 General Psychology (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Wed/Thurs 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: End Date:
Instructor: L. Ocampo Room: 158
This is an introduction to some of the major fields of study in the science of psychology. Areas covered include learning, perception, theories of personality, mental illness and therapy, social psychology, and the research methods of psychology. Prerequisites: 80+ ELA Regents or 500+ SAT Critical Reading or 50+ PSAT Critical Reading; ENG101 completion is mandatory. Students are not permitted to take SSY101 as their FIRST College now course. CSE110.9801- Literacy and Propaganda (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tuesdays 3:30-6:30pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: L. DeCarlo Room: 152
This course introduces students to methods of understanding a highly developed and pervasive discourse: propaganda. Emphasis is placed on reading materials that use the persuasive and argumentative language of politics, advertising, cultural discussions and the media. Political speeches, essays, editorials, and articles are used to enlarge the students’ experience with the materials and tools of propaganda. The student will acquire the intellectual framework and sophisticated level of literacy needed to recognize and respond to the aims of propaganda. Prerequisites: 65+ ELA Regents or 75+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or HUP102.
HUP102.9802 Critical Thinking (3credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Tues/Wed 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: K. Ridge Room: 302
This course explores the process of thinking critically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. Concrete examples from students' experience and contemporary issues help students develop the abilities to solve problems, analyze issues, and make informed decisions in their academic, career and personal lives. Substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions help students develop language skills while fostering sophisticated thinking abilities. Prerequisites: 65+ ELA Regents or 75+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or CSE110. SCB101.987A/B (74403): Topics in Biological Sciences (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Wed /Thurs 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: K. Miller Room: 301
This course provides an introduction to the scientific method, the origin and organization of life, and reproduction and ecology. The relevance of modern biological theory to human life in particular areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban pollution and population control Prerequisites: 75+ on ELA and Integrated Algebra Regents. CSE120.9808 (*****): Reading the Biography (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Tues/Thurs 4:15-5:45pm Start Date: 1/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: Mr. McDowl Room: 247
This course will introduce students to the critical reading and evaluation of biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, diaries and journals. The aims of the course will be to: evaluate claims to truth and truthful recollections; examine historical claims through first person accounts; develop awareness of the methods and techniques of biographical and autobiographical writing; understand the uses of biographical writing and its place in society; explore biographies and autobiographies as vehicles for the creation of the self. The student will become proficient and develop a deeper appreciation of biographical narratives and their uses in selfunderstanding. The materials to be read in class will vary by semester and the course may be thematically organized. Prerequisites: 70+ Eng/SS GPA. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed ENE099 or HUP102. Teacher recommendation __________________________________________________________________________________________ BTM101.9804 Introduction to Business (3 credits; 3 hours) Meeting Time: Mon/Tues/Wed 6:40am-7:40am Start Date: 01/31/17 End Date: TBA
Instructor: Ms. Morgan-Thomas Room:411
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the role of business in our economy, the forms of organization, and the various business functions such as management, personnel, marketing and finance. Career opportunities in the business world are also explored. This course should be taken prior to any other business courses. Prerequisites: 75+ ELA Regents or 480+ on SAT Critical Reading or 48+ on PSAT Critical Reading. Students may also qualify for this course if they have successfully completed two Gateway courses (ENE.099 strongly recommended).
