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Basic Skills Companion Course Lists  
                   
Courses that may be taken while students complete Basic Skills Requirements  
 
Note: Whenever possible, please advise students to enroll in Learning Communities to meet Basic Skills requirements  

 
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)          
                   
ESL097  ESLll   Students in this course may take the following courses:  
                   
MAT      Math course at the appropriate level      
CSE 095/099   Essential Reading 1 & 2      
EL ______   Language course in the students native language (placement test must be   
      taken, refer student to Language Program, 482-5466, room E-212)  
BTA 111____   Principles of Accounting I         
HUM 190     Percussions          
                   
ESL/ESR 098 ESL III Students in this course may take any course listed above for ESL097 or the following courses  
                   
BTO116     Essential Computer Skills (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098) 2.0 CR 3.0 EQ.CR  
      4.0 CR 6.0 EQ.CR          
CSE 095/099   Essential Reading 1 & 2      
CSE 120     Reading the Biography (Prereq/Coreq: ESB/ESH/ESL/ESR 098) Liberal  
      Arts            
                   
                   
ESL/ESR 099 ESL IV Note: Students cannot take a writing course while in ESL/ESR099: their   
      writing will be assessed at the conclusion of ESL099 and an appropriate   
      placement will be made. Students may take a course listed above for ESL/  
      096/097/098 students or the following courses:    
                   
CSE 095/099   Essential Reading 1 & 2      
CSE 120     Reading the Biography (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098) Liberal Arts  
ENG 110/ELL 110   English Grammar Syntax (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, ENA/ENG 099, ESL/  
      ESR 099)            
CEP 121     Fundamentals of Professional Adv. (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ESL 099     
      and BTC 100 or 101 or BTM 101 or 100 level course in Liberal Arts.)    
HUC 168     Theatre as Comm-Pre/Co ENA 099/ENG 099/ESL 099/CSE 099    
HUL 100     Comm Non-Native (pre or co req ESL 099/ESR 099)      
HUL 110     Group Comm for Non-Native Speakers (pre HUL 100) for those who completed 
      pairs while taking ESL 098        
HUM 104     Music for Children (Prereq CSE 099 Co-req ESL/R 099)     
HUM 170/171   Guitar 1,  (Pre CSE 099, Math 095) Guitar 2(HUM 170 or audition)    
SSB 110     Introduction to Soc Bilingual  (Prereq: CSE 099, ESL/ESR098)    
                   
                   
NOTE: Please advise students that there is an extra cost for materials for the courses in this box  
                   
HUA 103     Beginning Drawing (Prereq/Coreq: ESL 099/ESR 099)    
HUA 104     Introduction to Design  (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)  
HUA 110     Beginning Painting (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)      
HUA 120     Beginning Sculpture (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 130     Beginning Photography (Prereq/Coreq: MAT 095, ESL/ESR 099)  
                   
BASIC READING                
                   
CSE095     ESSENTIALS OF READING I        
                   
BTA 111   Principles of Accounting I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, MAT 095)  
BTO 116     Essential Computer Skills (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098)  
CSE 120     Reading the Biography (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098) Liberal Arts  
ENG/ESL 110   English Grammar Syntax (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, ENA/ENG 099, ESL/  
      ESR 099)            
HUL 100     Communication and the Non-Native Speaker (Prereq/Coreq: ESL 099)  
      Liberal Arts           
HUP 102     Critical Thinking (formely HUP 100) (Coreq: CSE 095 or CSE 099, ENA/  
      ENG 099, MAT 095 - Closed to students who have taken HUR 100) Lib. Arts  
MATH     Math course at the appropriate level (based on placement)    
NOTE: Please advise students that there is an extra cost for materials for the courses in this box  
                   
HUA 103   Beginning Drawing (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 104   Introduction to Design  (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)  
HUA 110   Beginning Painting (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 120   Beginning Sculpture (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 130   Beginning Photography (Prereq/Coreq: MAT 095, ESL/ESR 099)  
                   
CSE 099     ESSENTIALS OF READING II Students in this course may take some of   
      the courses listed above for CSE 095  students or the following:  
         
BTC100     Introduction to Computers and Their Applications (Prereq: ENA 099; Prereq/  
      Coreq: CSE 099, ENG 099; Coreq: MAT 096)    
BTM 101   Introduction to Business (Prereq for BTM 101 CSE 095, ENA/ENG 099:   
BTM 102     Principles of Finance (Prereq: MAT 095, BTM 101)  
BTM 103     Principles of Management (Prereq: BTM 101)  
BTM 104     Principles of Marketing (Prereq: BTM 101)    
BTM 110     Business Law I (Prereq: CSE 095, ENA/ENG 099)    
BTM 115     Basics of Advertising (Prereq: BTM 101)    
BTM 150     Organizing and Operating a Small Business (Prereq: MAT 095, BTM 101)  
CEP 121     Fundamentals of Professional Adv. (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ESL 099     
      and BTC 100 or 101 or BTM 101 or 100 level course in Liberal Arts.)    
CSE 105     Vocabulary Enhancement (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099)  
CSE 110     Literacy and Propaganda (Prereq: CSE 095, ESL/ESR 099; Prereq/Coreq:  
      CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts      
HUC 168     Theatre as Communication (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099 or  
      ESL/ESR 099)          
HUP 102     Critical Thinking (formely HUP 100) (Coreq: CSE 095/CSE 099, ENA/ENG099  
      MAT 095 - Closed to students who have taken HUR 100) Liberal Arts   
LRC 103     Internet Research Strategies (Pre/Coreq:CSE 099, ENG 099)    
                   
BASIC WRITING                
                   
ENA/ENG 099   Students in this Course may take any other required Basic Skills course  
      in Essentials of Reading, Mathematics in Action or any of the following   
      courses:            
                   
BTA 111   Principles of Accounting I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, MAT 095)  
BTO 116     Essential Computer Skills (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098)  
CEP 121     Fundamentals of Professional Adv. (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ESL 099     
      and BTC 100 or 101 or BTM 101 or 100 level course in Liberal Arts.)    
MAC 101     Introduction to Computer Science (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/  
      ENG 099, MAT 200 OR MAT 241)      
CSE 105     Vocabulary Enhancement (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099)  
CSE 110     Literacy and Propaganda (Prereq: CSE 095, ESL/ESR 099; Prereq/Coreq:  
      CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts      
CSE 120     Reading the Biography (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098) Liberal Arts  
ENG/ESL 110   English Grammar Syntax (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, ENA/ENG 099, ESL/  
      ESR 099)            
                   
NOTE: Please advise students that there is an extra cost for materials for the courses in this box  
                   
HUA 103   Beginning Drawing (Prereq/Coreq: ESL 099/ESR 099)    
HUA 104   Introduction to Design  (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)  
HUA  106   Three-Dimensional Design (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099  
      MAT 095)            
HUA 110   Beginning Painting (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 115   Color Theory (Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095)    
HUA 120   Beginning Sculpture (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 130   Beginning Photography (Prereq/Coreq: MAT 095, ESL/ESR 099)  
HUC 101     Fund. of Speech Comm (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099)  
      Liberal Arts          
HUC 168     Theatre as Communication (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099 or  
      ESL/ESR 099) Liberal Arts        
HUD 101     Theatrical Dance I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG099)  
HUM 151     Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (Prereq: CSE 099)    
HUC 195     Theatre Production Workshop (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ENA 099)  
HUM 170     Guitar I (Prereq: CSE 099, MAT 095)      
HUP 102     Critical Thinking (formely HUP) (Coreq: CSE 095 or CSE 099, ENA/ENG  
      099, MAT 095 - Closed to students who have taken HUR 100) Liberal Arts  
LRC 103     Internet Research Strategies (Pre/Coreq:CSE 099, ENG 099)    
MAT ____     Any MATH course in appropriate sequence.    
                   
SSS 100/SSB 110   Introduction to Sociology (Prereq: CSE099, ENA/ENG 099 -- ENG 099 is a  
      Co-requisite if student has passed CSE 099; Prerequisite for SSB 110: CSE   
      099, ESL/ESR 098; Prereq or Coreq for SSB 110: ESL/ESR 099) Liberal   
      Arts            
*Students taking ENG099 who are waived from or have successfully completed CSE099 may also re-  
gister for an introductory course in their major.  Students who receive an "R" or "F" grade in ENG 099  
but who successfully completed an introductory course in their major may not proceed to advanced  
level courses in their major until they successfully complete ENG 099.  However, they may register for  
another introductory course.            
BASIC MATH                
                   
MAT 095     MATHEMATICS IN ACTION I Students in this course may also take any   
      other required Basic Skills course in Basic Writing, Fundamentals or   
      Essentials Reading or any of the following courses:    
                   
BTA 111   Principles of Accounting I; (Prereq or Coreq: CSE 095 or MAT 095)  
BTM 101   Introduction to Business (Prereq for BTM 101; CSE 095; ENA/ENG099;  
BTM 110     Business Law (prereq: ENA/ENG 099, CSE 095      
BTO 116     Essential Computer Skills (Prereq: ESL/ESR 098)    
BTP 101     Introduction to Paralegal Studies (Prereq: CSE 099; Pre/Coreq: ENG 101)  
CEP 121     Fundamentals of Professional Adv. (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ESL 099     
      and BTC 100 or 101 or BTM 101 or 100 level course in Liberal Arts.)    
CSE 105     Vocabulary Enhancement (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099)  
CSE 110     Literacy and Propaganda (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal  
      Arts            
CSE 120     Reading the Biography (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 098) Liberal Arts  
CSE 150     The Evolution of the Reading Experience (pre-req CSE 099, ENG 099)    
ENG 101     Composition I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099 -- Pass Reading   
      and Writing Act Test)          
HSC 101     Orientation to Human Services (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal   
      Arts)            
HSC 102     Principles of Human Relations (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal  
      Arts            
HSG 150     Introduction to Gerontological Services (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099)  
      Liberal Arts          
ELM 101     American Sign Language I (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUA 101     Introduction to Art (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUA 103     Beginning Drawing (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 104     Introduction to Design (Prereq: CSE 099: Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)  
HUA 106     Three-Dimensional Design (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099  
      MAT 095)            
HUA 110     Beginning Painting (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 115     Color Theory (Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095)    
HUA 120     Beginning Sculpture (Prereq/Coreq: ESL/ESR 099)    
HUA 180     Life Drawing (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099)    
HUC 101     Fund. of Speech Comm (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099)  
      Liberal Arts          
HUC 104     Voice and Diction (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUC 106     Public Speaking (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq: ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts    
HUC 108     Communication in a Professional Setting (Prereq: CSE 099; Prereq/Coreq:  
      ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts        
HUC 150     The Art of Film (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUC 170     Art of Theater (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUD 101     Theatrical Dance I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099)  
HUH 100     Exploring the Humanities (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
HUL 100     Communication and the Non-Native Speaker (Prereq/Coreq: ESL099) Liberal  
      Arts            
SS (ALL)     Take any Sociao Science with the EXCEPTION of the Economics: (SSE 103,    
      104, 105), SSE 125: World Geography and all Urban Studies Courses    
SCH 150     Drugs and Behavior (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
SCN 194     AIDS in New York City (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099) Liberal Arts  
SSS/SSB 110   Introduction to Sociology (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099; Prerequisite for)  
      SSB 110: CSE 099, ESL/ESR 099; Prereq/Coreq for SSB 110; ESL/ESR   
      099) Liberal Arts          
                   
MAT 096     MATHEMATICS IN ACTION II: Students in this course may also take any   
      other required Basic skills courses in Basic Writing, Essentials or Funda-  
      mentals of Reading, and other courses listed for MAT 095 or any of the   
      following courses:          
CEP 121     Fundamentals of Professional Adv. (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 099, ESL 099     
      and BTC 100 or 101 or BTM 101 or 100 level course in Liberal Arts.)    
BTC 100     Introduction to Computers and their Applications (Prereq: ENA 099; Prereq/  
      Coreq: CSE 099, ENG099; Coreq: MAT 096)    
CSE 103     Advanced Reading and Study (Prereq CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099, Math 095)    
BTA 111   Principles of Accounting I (Prereq/Coreq: CSE 095, MAT 095)   
BTA 150     Individual Income Tax Procedures (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099,  
      MAT 095)            
BTT 101     Introduction to Travel Industry (Prereq: CSE 099; ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095)  
LRC 102     Information Strategies ( prereq: CSE 099, ENG 099 Pre/Coreq Math 096)    
LRC 103     Internet Research Strategies (Pre/Coreq:CSE 099, ENG 099)    
SCD 100     Foods (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095)     
SCH 210     Human Sexuality (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095) Liberal  
      Arts            
SCN 195     Community Health (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095, major in  
      Allied Health or permission of instructor)      
SCP 101     Topics in Physical Science (Prereq: CSE 099, ENA/ENG 099, MAT 095)  
      Liberal Arts