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- Room : E-Building, E-103DD
- Phone : (718) 482-5680
- nstubbs@lagcc.cuny.edu
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Welcome
Learning Communities are groupings of two or more courses, often surrounding a common theme. There are two types of Learning Communities, Clusters (consisting of three or more classes) and Pairs (consisting of two classes).
Learning Communities can help you:
- Make connections among courses
- Form a community with your classmates
- Work closely with faculty
- Be more successful in your courses
- Be more likely to stay in school and graduate
The clusters and pairs are listed below. To help you determine which themes and courses interest you most and which schedule works best for you, each includes a full description and schedule with CUNYFirst registration section codes.
Fall 2023 Learning Communities
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT115)
Composition I (ENG101)
First Year Seminar (NSF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
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8:00-9:00 | MAT115 | MAT115 | ||
9:15-10:15 | MAT115 | MAT115 | ||
10:30-11:30 | ENG101 | ENG101 | ||
11:45-12:45 | ENG101 | ENG101 | ||
1:00-2:00 | CSF101 | |||
2:15-3:15 | CSF101 | |||
3:25-4:25 | CSF101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Identify connections between algebraic concepts and computer programming
- Analyze, represent, and interpret data with mathematical concepts and Microsoft Excel
- Understand word problems and problem descriptions to design the workflow of a computer program
- Identify key concepts, inputs and outputs of a computer program from a problem description
- Learn how to use computer programming to represent and solve mathematical problems
This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 8 credits – add at least 4 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101 and MAT115), and Program Core (CS101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- MAT115: CUNYfirst code 49214, Prof. Lucie Mingla
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code xxxxx, Prof. Leah Richards
- CSF101: CUNYfirst code 51082, Prof. TBD
General Psychology (SSY101)
Composition I (ENG101)
First Year Seminar (NSF101)
Elementary Statistics (MAT120)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
8:00-9:00 | SSY101 | |||
9:15-10:15 | SSY101 | |||
10:30-11:30 | ENG101 | SYF101 | ENG101 | SYF101 |
11:45-12:45 | ENG101 | SYF101 | ENG101 | SYF101 |
1:00-2:00 | MAT120 | MAT120 | ||
2:15-3:15 | MAT120 | MAT120 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Explore the ways psychologists think and work, using statistics and writing as tools
- Explore interdisciplinary learning with a variety of resources, including peer tutoring, writing workshops, and research opportunities
- Learn statistical modeling using the R statistical programming language with an emphasis on its application to research in psychology
- Practice critical thinking, engage in theoretical debate, conduct psychological research, and consider real-world applications of knowledge acquired in class
This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 12 credits
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101 and MAT120), and Program Core (SYF101 and SSY101)requirements
- Contains these courses:
- SSY101: CUNYfirst code 51427, Prof. Lara Beaty
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code 49208, Prof. Christine Marks
- SYF101: CUNYfirst code 51442, Prof. Lara Beaty
- MAT120: CUNYfirst code 49207, Prof. Milena Cuellar
General Psychology (SSY101)
Composition I (ENG101)
First Year Seminar (NSF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | SSY101 | ENG101 | SSY101 | ENG101 |
10:30-11:30 | SSY101 | ENG101 | ENG101 | |
11:45-12:45 | HSF090 | |||
1:00-2:00 | HSF090 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Take required and gateway courses for a variety of health science majors
- Gain greater knowledge of yourself and your patient/client
- Develop communication skills, including active listening, interpersonal skills, and how to cross communication barriers
- Enhance your teamwork and collaboration skills
This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 7.5 equated credits – add at least 4.5 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101), Flexible or Program Core (SSY101), and Program Core(HSF090) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- SSY101: CUNYfirst code 50107, Prof. Tomo Imamichi
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code 50686, Prof. Paul Fess
- HSF090: CUNYfirst code 51084, Prof. May Tom
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT115)
Composition I (ENG101)
Public Speaking (HUC106)
First Year Seminar (NSF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | ENG101 | MAT115 | ENG101 | MAT115 |
10:30-11:30 | ENG101 | MAT115 | ENG101 | MAT115 |
11:45-12:45 | HUC106 | HUC106 | ||
1:00-2:00 | NSF101 | HUC106 | ||
2:15-3:15 | NSF101 | |||
3:25-4:25 | NSF101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Contains 11 credits – students are advised to register for SCC201 in session II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101 and MAT115), Flexible Core (HUC106), and Program Core (NSF101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- MAT115: CUNYfirst code 49475, Prof. Tao Chen
- HUC106: CUNYfirst code 51455, Prof. Poppy Slocum
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code 51454, Prof. Noam Scheindlin
- NSF101: CUNYfirst code 51048, Prof. Richa Gupta
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT115)
Composition I (ENG101)
Public Speaking (HUC106)
First Year Seminar (NSF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
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9:15-10:15 | ENG101 | ENG101 | ||
10:30-11:30 | HUC106* | ENG101 | HUC106* | ENG101 |
11:45-12:45 | HUC106* | NSF101 | NSF101* | |
1:00-2:00 | MAT115 | NSF101* | MAT115 | |
2:15-3:15 | MAT115 | MAT115 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Contains 11 credits – students are advised to register for SCC201 in session II to be full time
- Runs as a hybrid schedule: courses marked with (*) meet online
- Contains these courses:
- MAT115: CUNYfirst code 60LC, Prof. Tao Chen
- HUC106: CUNYfirst code 51457, Prof. Sumanth Inukonda
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code 50007, Prof. J. Liz Clark
- NSF101: CUNYfirst code 51465, Prof. Richa Gupta
Composition I (ENG101)
First Year Seminar (LIF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | LIF101 | LIF101* | ||
10:30-11:30 | LIF101 | LIF101* | ||
11:45-12:45 | ENG101 | ENG101* | ||
1:00-2:00 | ENG101 | ENG101* |
In this learning community, students will:
- Be introduced to college life and college-level writing through a series of assignments and activities based on contemporary events
- Develop a plan for graduation, transfer, and possible career paths
- Examine what it means to study liberal arts and to be an engaged citizen
- Create a digital presence through their ePortfolio
- This learning community:
- Meets in person on Tuesdays and online (synchronous) on Thursdays
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101) and Program Core (LIF101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- ENG101: CUNYfirst code 50046, Prof. Naomi Stubbs
- LIF101: CUNYfirst code 51110, Prof. Naomi Stubbs
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT115)
First Year Seminar (LMF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | MAT115 | MATH115 | ||
10:30-11:30 | MAT115 | MATH115 | ||
1:00-2:00 | LMF101 | LMF101 | ||
2:15-3:15 | LMF101 | LMF101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Explore how cultural beliefs about gender, race, and class influence individuals’ career choices in STEM and beyond
- Engage in the analysis of how cultural assumptions and various forms of prejudice against certain groups impact individuals’ career choices and growth in STEM and beyond
- Investigate the factors that contribute to their own and their peers’ career orientations
- Analyze mathematical models to learn about trends in gender representation in STEM fields
- This learning community:
- Meets in person on Tuesdays and online (synchronous) on Thursdays
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (ENG101 and MAT115) and Program Core (LMF101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- MAT115: CUNYfirst code 49473, Prof. Reem Jaafar
- LIF101: CUNYfirst code 51099, Prof. Tonya Hendrix
Pre-calculus (MAT200)
First Year Seminar (CSF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | MAT200 | MAT200 | ||
10:30-11:30 | MAT200 | MAT200 | ||
11:45-12:45 | MAT200 | CSF101 | ||
1:00-2:00 | CSF101 | |||
2:15-3:15 | CSF101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Understand connections between mathematics and computer science
- Analyze, represent, and interpret data with mathematical concepts and Microsoft Excel
- Identify connections between algebraic concepts and computer programming
- Learn how to use computer programming to represent and solve mathematical problems
- This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (MAT200) and Program Core (CSF101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- MAT200: CUNYfirst code 49689, Prof. TBD
- CSF101: CUNYfirst code 51395, Prof. TBD
The Research Paper (ENG103)
Language Issues in a Global World (EIS215)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | ENG103 | |||
10:30-11:30 | ENG103 | |||
11:45-12:45 | EIS215 |
In this pair, students will:
- Develop an understanding of how issues of language, race, culture, and food insecurity shape one’s identity
- Examine the relationship between institutionalized power, social groups and a person’s sense of belonging
- Engage in experiential learning with the Food Bank of New York, which will provide scholarship,internship and volunteering opportunities to students
- This learning community:
- Meets in person on Tuesdays with online asynchronous hours in addition
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Flexible Core (EIS215) and Program Core (ENG103) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- ENG103: CUNYfirst code 50670, Prof. Tuli Chatterji
- EIS215: CUNYfirst code 51394, Prof. Maria Savva
Beginning Photography (HUA130)
Chemistry of Photography (SCC102)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | HUA130 | HUA130 | ||
10:30-11:30 | HUA130 | HUA130 | ||
11:45-12:45 | SCC102 | SCC102 | ||
1:00-2:00 | SCC102 | SCC102 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Consider the creative use of photographic techniques as they relate to creative expression
- Learn about lighting, exposure, processing, film scanning, and Photoshop
- Learn how light interacts with film and dyes to produce an image
- Be introduced to the chemical basis of the photographic development process
- Work directly with alternative photo processes that reveal the chemical reaction between plants, photographic emulsion, and light
- This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (SCC102) and Program Core (HUA130) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- HUA130: CUNYfirst code 49922, Prof. Scott Sternbach/Jaimie Gordon
- SCC102: CUNYfirst code 51057, Prof. Midas Tsai
First Year Seminar (CJF101)
Public Speaking (HUC106)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
10:30-11:30 | HUC106 | HUC106 | ||
10:45-12:45 | HUC106 | |||
1:00-2:00 | SJF101 | CJF101 | ||
2:15-3:15 | SCC102 | |||
3:25-4:25 | CJF101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Be introduced to the American system of criminal justice and its core institutions(police, courts, corrections)
- Explore contemporary challenges to social justice within the criminal justice system including mass incarceration, racial disparities, human rights violations, and barriers to reentry
- Examine the role of criminal justice careers and other avenues for promoting social justice
- Increase skill in formal public speaking with an emphasis on advocacy and enacting
- This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Flexible Core (HUC106) and Program Core (CJF101) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- CJF101: CUNYfirst code 51089, Prof. Jill Kehoe
- HUC106: CUNYfirst code 49927, Prof. Jaime Riccio
First Year Seminar (EDF101)
Introduction to Language (ELL101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | EDF101 | EDF101 | ||
10:30-11:30 | EDF101 | EDF101 | ||
11:45-12:45 | ELL101 | ELL101 | ||
1:00-2:00 | ELL101 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Examine issues of social justice in education
- Explore the role of language in education
- Learn about the subfields of Education Studies
- Explore the opportunities offered by the Education programs at LaGuardia
- Meet people working in your field of study
- This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 6 credits – add at least 6 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills requirements for the Education majors
- Contains these courses:
- EDF101: CUNYfirst code 51059, Prof. Leigh Garrison-Fletcher
- ELL101: CUNYfirst code 50697, Prof. Leigh Garrison-Fletcher
Culinary Arts I (SCD114)
Elementary French (ELF101)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:15-10:15 | ELF101 | ELF101 | ||
10:30-11:30 | ELF101 | ELF101 | ||
11:45-12:45 | SCD114 | SCD114 | ||
1:00-2:00 | SCD114 | SCD114 | ||
2:15-3:15 | SCD114 |
In this learning community, students will:
- Learn the foundations of food science, food preparation, use of culinary equipment in a commercial kitchen, and sanitation practices
- Describe key elements of the French cuisine using paragraph length discourse
- Identify the significant contributions of French cooking in the western culinary world
- Acquire at least a rudimentary understanding of major culinary arts jargon and their applications in the French language
- Become familiarized with the basic aspects of French culture in the preparation of meals, eating habits, and table manners
- Write a recipe in the French language and present it orally
- This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 5 equated credits – add at least 7 additional credits in session I and/or II to be fulltime
- Fulfills Program Core (SCD114) and Flexible Core (ELF101, World Cultures) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- SCD114: CUNYfirst code 50208, Prof. Nicolle Fernandes
- ELF101: CUNYfirst code 50661, Prof. Habiba Boumlik
Life in the Universe (SCP105)
Basic Writing I for Non-Native Speakers of English (ESA099)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
11:45-12:45 | SCP105 | |||
1:00-2:00 | ESA099 | ESA099 | SCP105 | ESA099 |
2:15-3:15 | ESA099 | ESA099 | ESA099 | |
3:25-4:25 | SCP105 |
This learning community:
- Meets in person
- Contains 7.5 equated credits – add at least 4.5 additional credits in session I and/or II to be full time
- Fulfills Required Core (SCC105) and Developmental (ESL099) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- SCP105: CUNYfirst code 50361, Prof. Joshua Tan
- ESL099: CUNYfirst code 49644, Prof. Rebekah Johnson
Reading the Biography (CSE120)
English as a Second Language IV (ESL099)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
---|---|---|---|---|
10:30-11:30 | SCP105 | |||
11:45-12:45 | ESL099 | SCP105 | ESL099 | SCP105* |
1:00-2:00 | ESL099 | ESL099 | ESL099 | ESL099 |
2:15-3:15 | ESL099 | ESL099 | ESL099 | ESL099 |
This learning community:
- Meets in person Mon, Tues, and Weds, and online on Thurs (synchronous)
- Contains 12 equated credits (full time schedule)
- Fulfills Required Core (SCC105) and Developmental (ESL099) requirements
- Contains these courses:
- CSE120: CUNYfirst code 51414, Prof. Adhiambo Okomba
- ESL099: CUNYfirst code 51948, Prof. Susan Dorrington