Eight-week classes beginning October 12

All classes will be held weekday afternoons in the Woodward Technology Center on the RVC Main Campus.

Registration begins September 9, and classes will fill quickly.

Choose from:

	Click for Course Description	Time	Days	Credits
ART 131	Introduction to Visual Art	3-5:40pm	MW	3
BIO 100	Introductory Human Biology	2:35-5:15pm	MW	3
ENG 101	Composition I	1:30-2:50pm	MTWTh	3
ENG 101	Composition I	12-2:40pm	MW	3
MTH 091	Beginning Algebra Part I	4:05-4:55pm	MTWTh	2
PGE 100	Physical Geography	2:35-5:25pm	TTh	3
PSY 170	General Psychology	2-4:40pm	MW	3
SPH 131	Fundamentals of Communication*	2-4:50pm*	M*	3

* SPH 131 (Fundamentals of Communication) is a hybrid class.  Classes will be held online with five required campus visits to conduct speeches.  Those visits will be Mondays from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m. on October 19, November 2, 16 and 30 and December 7.

Important Dates

Open Registration Period	September 9 until September 30, 6 p.m.
Payment Due Date	September 30, by 6 p.m.
No Registration Period	October 1-2 (Drop for non-payment)
Classes Begin	October 12
Registration Ends	October 14, 6 p.m.
Final Payment Due Date	October 14 by 6 p.m.

Important Information

•    Walk-in Registration Only – Records and Registration Office, Top Floor, Student Center, RVC Main Campus
•    All classes held – Woodward Technology Center, RVC Main Campus
•    Students MUST have attended an Education Planning Session (EPS) before registering
•    Check out EPS availability at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/EPS or by calling
(815) 921-4094.

Course descriptions

ART 131 - Introduction to Visual Art
IAI: F2 900  1.1
Introduction to Visual Arts is a study of aesthetic concepts and their expression in the great art of all periods through the means of lecture, audio-visual aids, and museum visits.  This class is intended for students not majoring in studio art.
Prequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

BIO 100 - Introductory Human Biology
IAI: L1 904  1.1
Introduction to Human Biology is intended to equip liberal arts majors having limited or no science background with a knowledge of human biology.  General principles of biology are integrated with the consideration of the human organism as an individual and as a member of society.  Content will include biochemistry, human metabolism, a review of the systems, human genetics and human reproduction.  Credit will not be counted toward graduation if taken after any college anatomy course.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

ENG 101 - Composition I
IAI: C1 900  1.1
Composition I teaches students to write effectively at the college level.  Emphasizing writing as a process, this course requires students to wreite one or more essays of each type: exploratory, expository and persuasive.  Necessary attention is devoted to English grammar and usage.  Students are required to write from 16-24 pages during the course. 
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high placement test score; a grade of "C" or better in ENG 099, Developmental English
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

MTH 091 - Beginning Algebra Part I
IAI: None  1.4
Beginning Algebra Part I will cover real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities including applications, and graphing linear equations and inequalities.  Study skills will be incorporated throughout the course.  Placement into MTH 091 is according to placement test scores or on a voluntary basis.  Credit earned does not count toward any degree, nor does it transfer.
Prerequisite: MTH 088 and MTH 089 or equivalent with a "C" or higher in both or appropriate placement score.
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 2
Lab: 0

PGE 100 - Physical Geography
IAI: P1 909   1.1
Physical Geography is an introduction to the geographical features of hte Earth's natural environment.  Teh course examines the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape these features and control their spatial distribution; the dependence of human society on the natural environment; and the ways in which humans intentionally and unintentionally modify the natural environment.
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high placement test score or completion of MTH 091 and 092 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

PSY 170 - General Psychology
IAI: S6 900  1.1
General Psychology is an introduction to the entire area of psychology through a presentation of historical and current theory and research.  Topics include learning, motivation, perception, emotion, personality and adjustment.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

SPH 131 - Fundamentals of Communication
IAI: C2 900   1.1
Fundamentals of Communication is a beginning course in the theory and practice of speech communication.  Attention is given to listening, interpersonal and group communication and public speaking.  Student will develop more confidence and skill in oral communication.
Prerequisite: ENG 101-Ready, grade of "C" or higher in ENG 099.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0