BEP Courses

CHEM 100: Basic Chemistry

Credits 4 | Gen Eds: None | Class Limit: 40 Students

Basic Chemistry (CHEM 100) is designed for students with inadequate coverage of chemistry or without strong science background in high school prior to college. It equips the students with skills that are vital in preparation for future advanced chemistry courses such as CHEM 104, CHEM 105, CHEM 106, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, and CHEM 111. This course is also recommended for students who intend to pursue their careers in health-related professions such as nursing, medicine, and environmental sciences. The ultimate goal of this course is to help the students think critically, learn vital scientific concepts and apply these concepts in developing problem-solving skills that are important for success in chemistry and their future careers. Chemistry 100 does not fulfill the Harpur all-college requirement in math and science.

DIDA 120: Interactive Fiction

Credits 4 | Gen Eds: H | Class Limit: 50 Students

In this course students will plan, craft, and publish interactive fiction (IF) stories their audience will navigate by making choices based on given prompts. Students will create stories using Twine, a free and open source tool while learning basic coding skills to create countdowns, trackers, puzzles and add images and effects to their stories. Students will also engage with and present to each other about a variety of forms of interactive fiction including tabletop RPGs, video games, and choose your own adventure books exploring the various genres and theories of interactive fiction each form engages with. RESTRICTIONS:  This course is only open to Harpur College or CCPA students.

Math 100: Algebra Enrichment

Credits 2 | Gen Eds: None | Class Limit: None

This course offers three different levels of courses; MATH 100A, MATH 100B, and MATH 100C.  The descriptions for these courses are as follows:

MATH 100A: Algebra Enrichment I:

Beginning Algebra. Students at this level cover the following topics: Fractions, decimals, and percents; Order of operations; Solving basic (linear) equations and inequalities; Using algebraic expressions to represent basic real-world scenarios to help solve word problems. Exponents, polynomial operations, factoring, and rational expressions as time allows.

MATH 100B: Algebra Enrichment II:

Intermediate Algebra. Students at this level cover the following topics: Exponents; Polynomial operations; Factoring; Linear equations; Systems of linear equations and inequalities; Solving quadratic equations; Rational expressions/complex fractions. Functions and graphing.

MATH 100C: Algebra Enrichment III:

Advanced Algebra/Pre-Calculus. Students at this level cover as many of the following topics as possible: Solving higher-order polynomial, rational, radical, and absolute value equations; Solving polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities; The study of various types of functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric), their properties, and operations. 

WRIT 101: Bridging Academic Writing

Credits 2 | Gen Eds: W | Class Limit: None

WRIT 101, "Bridging Academic Writing," is a course designed to help students bridge the gap between high school and college. Drawing from theories informed by the latest research in composition studies, WRIT 101 aims to provide students the necessary tools to be successful participants in a college-going culture.