TC3 General Education Requirement Goals

General education is the foundation of academic programs and a basis for a lifetime of learning. Graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community College will demonstrate:

Goal #1

The ability to write and speak effectively as well as to read and listen critically.

ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 and ENGL 201 or ENGL 204

Goal #2

The ability to gather, organize, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information.

Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program.

Goal #3

The ability to combine formal knowledge with individual experience to reach informed opinions, make decisions, and solve problems.

Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program.

Goal #4

The ability to use computer technology for communication, research, and data management.

Option A: Completion of one of the following 3-credit courses: CFOR 110, CFOR 210, CFOR 220, CFOR 230, CFOR 240, CIS 108, CIS 132, CIS 213, CIS 214, CIS 220, CIS 223, CIS 225, CIS 227, CIS 230, CSCI 160, CSCI 165, CSCI 205, CSS 212, CSS 240

Option B: Completion of 1 course from each of the following categories (total of 2 credits, except where OFFC 110, MATH 200, ELEC 233 or ELEC 240) Writing/Research: CAPS 105, CAPS 111, CAPS 113, CAPS 141, CAPS/WD 152, CAPS/WD 153, CAPS/WD 154, CAPS 256, OFFC 110, Data Management: CAPS 121, CAPS 123, CAPS 131, CAPS 133, CAPS 181, ELEC 233, ELEC 240, MATH 200

Goal #5

The ability to apply to everyday living the elements of good health and physical fitness.

HLTH 126 or HLTH 206 and a 1 credit fitness (FITN) elective.

Goal #6

The ability to understand and critically examine multiple perspectives, including one's own.

Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program.

Goal #7

The ability to apply mathematical and statistical reasoning in solving problems.

CSCI 160, CSCI 165, CSCI 205, MATH 100, MATH 107, MATH 108, MATH 109, MATH 110, MATH 115, MATH 122, MATH 132, MATH 135, MATH 200, MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 203, MATH 206

Goal #8

A knowledge of how the scientific method helps us to understand the natural world.

ASTR 101, BIOL 100, BIOL 101,BIOL 102, BIOL 104, BIOL 105, BIOL 112, BIOL 114, BIOL 115, BIOL 116, BIOL 125, BIOL 131, BIOL 132, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 205/206, BIOL 211, BIOL 216, BIOL 220/221, BIOL 295, CHEM 100, CHEM101, CHEM102, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, CHEM 205, CHEM 206, ENVS 101, ENVS 102, GEOL 101, GEOL 125, METR 101, PHSC 104, PHSC 105, PHSC 211, PHSC 212, PHSC 213

Goal #9

A knowledge of modes of inquiry in the social sciences and experience in their application to issues and events of the contemporary world.

ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 290, ECON 101, ECON 120, ECON 121, GEOG 110, GEOG 115, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201, HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H, HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 255, HSTY 290, POSC 103, POSC 104, POSC 213, PSYC 103, PSYC 103H, PSYC 201, PSYC 205, PSYC 207, PSYC 208, PSYC 209, PSYC 218, PSYC 290, SOCE 200, SOCE 201, SOCE 205, SOCI 101, SOCI 101H, SOCI 103, SOCI 201, SOCI 205, SOCI 206, SOCI 207, SOCI 225, SOCI 290, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 233

Goal #10

An understanding of history and its relationship to contemporary societies.

ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ART 101, ART 102, ART 208, COMM 101, COMM 225, CRJU 104, CRJU 205, ECON 101, ECON 120, ECON 121, EDUC 201, EDUC 295, ENGL 205, ENGL 206, ENGL 208, ENGL 217, ENGL 225, ENGL 226, ENGL 233, ENGL 245, ENGL 246, ENGL 248, GEOG 110, GEOG 115, HLTH 210, HLTH 215, HRMG 100, HRMG 201, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201,HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 253, HSTY 255, HSTY 290, HUMN 160, HUMS 104, MUSI 101, PARA 225, PHIL 101, POSC 103, POSC 104, POSC 213, PSYC 290, RECR 110, SOCE 200, SOCI 101, SOCI 101H, SOCI 103, SOCI 201, SOCI 203, SOCI 205, SOCI 206, SOCI 207, SOCI 290, SPAN 280, SPAN 281, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 208, WOST 233, WOST 248, WOST 290

Goal #11

An understanding of how the humanities enrich human experience.

ART 101, ART 102, ART 104, ART 106, ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 114, ART 115, ART 120, ART 122, ART 130, ART 180, ART 200, ART 208, ART 211, ART 212, ART 213, ART 214, ART 270, ART 276, ART 278, ART 282, ART 284, ART 288, ART 290, COMM 140, COMM 160, COMM 170, ENGL 102, ENGL 105, ENGL 200, ENGL 205, ENGL 206, ENGL 208, ENGL 215, ENGL 217, ENGL 220, ENGL 225, ENGL 226, ENGL 227, ENGL 229, ENGL 232, ENGL 233, ENGL 234, ENGL 245, ENGL 246, ENGL 247, ENGL 248, ESOL 101A, ESOL 101B, ESOL 103A, ESOL 103B, FREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 201, FREN 202, GERM 101, GERM 102, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201, HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H, HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 255, MUSI 101, MUSI 103, MUSI 115, MUSI 117, MUSI 118, MUSI 120, MUSI 127, MUSI 128, MUSI 130, PHIL 101, PHIL 105, PHIL 201, PHIL 205, PHIL 210, RECR 215, RUSN 101, RUSN 102, SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 201H, SPAN 202, SPAN 280, SPAN 281, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 208, WOST 225, WOST 233, WOST 248

Note: The program may require the student take a specific course or the student might have the option of selecting a course to meet TC3's general education requirements. Students should meet with their advisors if they have any questions regarding how these requirements are being met.

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	Academic Calendar Course Descriptions General Education Final Exams Schedule	TC3 General Education Requirement Goals General education is the foundation of academic programs and a basis for a lifetime of learning. Graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community College will demonstrate: Goal #1 The ability to write and speak effectively as well as to read and listen critically. ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 and ENGL 201 or ENGL 204 Goal #2 The ability to gather, organize, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information. Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program. Goal #3 The ability to combine formal knowledge with individual experience to reach informed opinions, make decisions, and solve problems. Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program. Goal #4 The ability to use computer technology for communication, research, and data management. Option A: Completion of one of the following 3-credit courses: CFOR 110, CFOR 210, CFOR 220, CFOR 230, CFOR 240, CIS 108, CIS 132, CIS 213, CIS 214, CIS 220, CIS 223, CIS 225, CIS 227, CIS 230, CSCI 160, CSCI 165, CSCI 205, CSS 212, CSS 240 Option B: Completion of 1 course from each of the following categories (total of 2 credits, except where OFFC 110, MATH 200, ELEC 233 or ELEC 240) Writing/Research: CAPS 105, CAPS 111, CAPS 113, CAPS 141, CAPS/WD 152, CAPS/WD 153, CAPS/WD 154, CAPS 256, OFFC 110, Data Management: CAPS 121, CAPS 123, CAPS 131, CAPS 133, CAPS 181, ELEC 233, ELEC 240, MATH 200 Goal #5 The ability to apply to everyday living the elements of good health and physical fitness. HLTH 126 or HLTH 206 and a 1 credit fitness (FITN) elective. Goal #6 The ability to understand and critically examine multiple perspectives, including one's own. Each curriculum at TC3 meets this goal by incorporating these competencies into the course work required for the degree program. Goal #7 The ability to apply mathematical and statistical reasoning in solving problems. CSCI 160, CSCI 165, CSCI 205, MATH 100, MATH 107, MATH 108, MATH 109, MATH 110, MATH 115, MATH 122, MATH 132, MATH 135, MATH 200, MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 203, MATH 206 Goal #8 A knowledge of how the scientific method helps us to understand the natural world. ASTR 101, BIOL 100, BIOL 101,BIOL 102, BIOL 104, BIOL 105, BIOL 112, BIOL 114, BIOL 115, BIOL 116, BIOL 125, BIOL 131, BIOL 132, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 205/206, BIOL 211, BIOL 216, BIOL 220/221, BIOL 295, CHEM 100, CHEM101, CHEM102, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, CHEM 205, CHEM 206, ENVS 101, ENVS 102, GEOL 101, GEOL 125, METR 101, PHSC 104, PHSC 105, PHSC 211, PHSC 212, PHSC 213 Goal #9 A knowledge of modes of inquiry in the social sciences and experience in their application to issues and events of the contemporary world. ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 290, ECON 101, ECON 120, ECON 121, GEOG 110, GEOG 115, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201, HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H, HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 255, HSTY 290, POSC 103, POSC 104, POSC 213, PSYC 103, PSYC 103H, PSYC 201, PSYC 205, PSYC 207, PSYC 208, PSYC 209, PSYC 218, PSYC 290, SOCE 200, SOCE 201, SOCE 205, SOCI 101, SOCI 101H, SOCI 103, SOCI 201, SOCI 205, SOCI 206, SOCI 207, SOCI 225, SOCI 290, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 233 Goal #10 An understanding of history and its relationship to contemporary societies. ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ART 101, ART 102, ART 208, COMM 101, COMM 225, CRJU 104, CRJU 205, ECON 101, ECON 120, ECON 121, EDUC 201, EDUC 295, ENGL 205, ENGL 206, ENGL 208, ENGL 217, ENGL 225, ENGL 226, ENGL 233, ENGL 245, ENGL 246, ENGL 248, GEOG 110, GEOG 115, HLTH 210, HLTH 215, HRMG 100, HRMG 201, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201,HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 253, HSTY 255, HSTY 290, HUMN 160, HUMS 104, MUSI 101, PARA 225, PHIL 101, POSC 103, POSC 104, POSC 213, PSYC 290, RECR 110, SOCE 200, SOCI 101, SOCI 101H, SOCI 103, SOCI 201, SOCI 203, SOCI 205, SOCI 206, SOCI 207, SOCI 290, SPAN 280, SPAN 281, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 208, WOST 233, WOST 248, WOST 290 Goal #11 An understanding of how the humanities enrich human experience. ART 101, ART 102, ART 104, ART 106, ART 109, ART 110, ART 111, ART 112, ART 114, ART 115, ART 120, ART 122, ART 130, ART 180, ART 200, ART 208, ART 211, ART 212, ART 213, ART 214, ART 270, ART 276, ART 278, ART 282, ART 284, ART 288, ART 290, COMM 140, COMM 160, COMM 170, ENGL 102, ENGL 105, ENGL 200, ENGL 205, ENGL 206, ENGL 208, ENGL 215, ENGL 217, ENGL 220, ENGL 225, ENGL 226, ENGL 227, ENGL 229, ENGL 232, ENGL 233, ENGL 234, ENGL 245, ENGL 246, ENGL 247, ENGL 248, ESOL 101A, ESOL 101B, ESOL 103A, ESOL 103B, FREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 201, FREN 202, GERM 101, GERM 102, HSTY 101, HSTY 102, HSTY 111, HSTY 201, HSTY 201H, HSTY 202, HSTY 202H, HSTY 225, HSTY 233, HSTY 252, HSTY 255, MUSI 101, MUSI 103, MUSI 115, MUSI 117, MUSI 118, MUSI 120, MUSI 127, MUSI 128, MUSI 130, PHIL 101, PHIL 105, PHIL 201, PHIL 205, PHIL 210, RECR 215, RUSN 101, RUSN 102, SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 201H, SPAN 202, SPAN 280, SPAN 281, WOST 100, WOST 120, WOST 125, WOST 200, WOST 208, WOST 225, WOST 233, WOST 248 Note: The program may require the student take a specific course or the student might have the option of selecting a course to meet TC3's general education requirements. Students should meet with their advisors if they have any questions regarding how these requirements are being met.
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