MCCC General Education Course Satisfiers*

C1 - GE Natural Sciences Competency

Understand and apply the elements of scientific inquiry and scientific principles in a natural science college laboratory course setting.

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Observe and describe natural phenomena and formulate hypotheses.
2. Plan and implement scientific experiments to test hypotheses.
3. Utilize scientific laboratory skills for data collection within a college laboratory setting.
4. Evaluate experimental data and propose solutions based on this data.
5. Evaluate the proposed implications of a solution.

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one.)

• BIOL 151 - Biological Sciences I Credit Hours: 4
• BIOL 156 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 150 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 151 - General College Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 155 - Chemistry and Society Credit Hours: 4
• ESC 151 - Earth Science Credit Hours: 4
• MET 151 - Introduction to Meteorology & Climate Credit Hours: 4
• PHY 101 - Technical Physics Credit Hours: 4
• PHY 151 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4
• PHY 251 - Engineering Physics I Credit Hours: 5
• PHYSC 151 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 4

C2 - GE Mathematics Competency

Use mathematics to effectively model and evaluate quantitative relationships

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Use arithmetic and geometric concepts and representations to solve, estimate, calculate and check answers to problems to determine the reasonableness of results.
2. Utilize linear, exponential and other nonlinear models to evaluate the nature of relationships in real world problems.
3. Organize, analyze and interpret various representations of data, including functions, graphs and tables.
4. Utilize a variety of problem solving strategies to solve problems and communicate findings using appropriate mathematical language and symbolism.

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one course below or earn a passing score on the competency exam.)

• MATH 105 - Essential Math for College Students Credit Hours: 6
• MATH 124 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 126 - Mathematics for Business Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 151 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 154 - Mathematics Explorations Credit Hours: 4 or receive a qualifying score on accepted placement tests
• MATH 156 - Math for Elementary Teachers I Credit Hours: 3

C3 - GE Writing Competency

Write effectively.

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Write clear and concise sentences using Standard American English with appropriate syntax and mechanics.
2. Write paragraphs that demonstrate unity and coherence with appropriate details and examples that support the topic and thesis.
3. Develop written compositions using organizational patterns or rhetorical modes appropriate for the desired audience and purpose.
4. Combine the composition skills of prewriting, revising and editing to complete a final, college-level draft.

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one.)

• ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3

C4 - GE Computer Literacy Competency

Understand and apply current and appropriate technology tools and resources.

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the functionality and terminology associated with current information technology tools and resources.
2. Demonstrate the ability to conduct online research to locate and retrieve relevant information from credible sources.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use document processing software.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use presentation software to communicate information and ideas.
5. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately and responsibly utilize current communication technology methods.

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one course below or earn a passing score on the competency exam.)

• BMGT 160 - Managing in the Digital Enterprise Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 130 - Intro to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
• MDTC 160 - Mechanical Drafting and CAD I Credit Hours: 4

C5 - GE Human Experience Competency

Recognize expressions of the human experience.

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze key events (including historical, social, economic and/or personal) that influenced a particular form of creative human expression.
2. Analyze key events (including historical, social, economic and/or personal) that demonstrate how a particular form of creative human expression influenced other works.
3. Evaluate a particular form of creative human expression in the context of the appropriate academic discipline.
4. Create or reconstruct an expression of the human experience and share with others (if the class is performance based).

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one.)

• ART 155 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
• ART 280 - Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic Credit Hours: 3
• ART 281 - Art History: Renaissance to Baroque Credit Hours: 3
• ART 282 - Art History: Neo-Classical/Early Modern Credit Hours: 3
• DANCE 251 - History of Dance Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 240 - African American Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 251 - Introduction to Poetry and Drama Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 252 - Introduction to Short Story and Novel Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 253 - American Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 255 - Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 256 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 260 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 261 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 266 - Non-Western Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 267 - British Lit: Anglo Saxon to 18th Century Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 268 - British Literature: Romantic to Modern Credit Hours: 3
• FREN 151 - Elementary French I Credit Hours: 4
• HUMAN 151 - Introduction to Humanities Credit Hours: 3
• HUMAN 152 - Exploring Creativity Credit Hours: 3
• HUMAN 250 - Visual Media Literacy Credit Hours: 3
• HUMAN 256 - Film & Amer Society: 1920s to Early 1960 Credit Hours: 3
• HUMAN 257 - Film & Amer Society: 1960s to Present Credit Hours: 3
• MUSIC 150 - Agora Chorale Credit Hours: 1
• MUSIC 265 - History and Appreciation of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
• MUSIC 266 - History of Rock Music Credit Hours: 3
• MUSIC 268 - Popular Music in America Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 152 - Intro to Western Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 253 - Intro to the Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 254 - Introduction to Medical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• THEA 151 - Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
• THEA 251 - Fundamentals of Acting Credit Hours: 3

C6 - GE Social Systems Competency

Understanding the processes that influence human values, thoughts, social systems and behavior

Learning Objectives: In order to achieve the learning outcome, the student will be able to:

1. Recognize the processes by which individuals acquire social knowledge attitudes and beliefs.
2. Recognize major influences on social behavior and social systems.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of human diversity including characteristics of a culture outside the student’s own.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of at least one systematic method for obtaining knowledge about social influences according to a recognized social science discipline.

Courses Meeting GE Competency (Take one.)

*See website for an up-to-date list of courses that meet general education competencies.

• ANTHR 152 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 151 - Introduction to Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
• GWST 151 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 151 - Western Civilizations to 1650 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 152 - Western Civil/1650 to Present Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 153 - History of Michigan Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 154 - History of the U S, 1607-1877 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 155 - History of US/1877-Present Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 158 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 159 - World History 1500 to Present Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 160 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 173 - 20th Century History and Civilization Credit Hours: 3
• POLSC 151 - Introduction to American Government Credit Hours: 3
• POLSC 158 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3
• PSYCH 151 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• SOC 151 - Principles of Sociology Credit Hours: 3
• SOC 160 - Social Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
• SOC 161 - Death, Loss and Grief Credit Hours: 3
• SOC 253 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3