A first course in statistical methods including such topics as collecting, grouping, and presenting data; measures of central tendency, position, and variation; theoretical distributions; probability; tests of hypotheses; estimation of parameters; and two variable linear regression and correlation. Use of statistical computer software and/or a scientific calculator (capable of performing 2-variable statistics) may be required.
- Teacher: Gustavo A. Diaz
Language and Speech Communication is an introductory course in speech composition. Its purpose is to improve your skills of writing and presenting effective public speeches, with special emphasis on informative (expository) and persuasive (argumentative) discourse. It fulfills Level A of the University’s communication/composition requirement as well as other requirements. The principles you learn in this class should benefit you not only in subsequent courses in the University, but also in your career and in your life as a citizen in a democratic society.
- Teacher: Lenier De Varona
This course is a required general education course, and the students will focus on reading, discussing and interpreting a variety of literary works, including short stories, drama, and poetry.
They will develop the language and skills necessary to appreciate the complexity of individual works of literature. They will study elements of plot, theme, narrative point-of-view, tone, characterization, irony, symbolism, ambiguity, allusion, metaphor, word order, suggestion, imagery, form, conflict, etc.
- Teacher: Renee Zelden