College Credit Course Electives

Most colleges will accept these courses as transfer credits. However, it is important to note that each college has their own policies.

Introduction to Accounting - BU 120 | 3 Credits - SUNY Erie Community College (ECC)

Teacher: Mrs. Annarino-Miller

Course Description

This is a course with dual emphasis. It acclimates the student to accounting principles starting with the journal and ending with the balance sheet and income statement. It also acts as a refresher course as it deals with the in-depth mathematical calculations involved in financial accounting.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have a basic measurable competency in bookkeeping and elementary accounting, including journalizing, posting, and statement preparation.

Business (Introduction) - BU 140 | 3 Credits - SUNY Erie Community College (ECC)

Teacher: Mrs. Annarino-Miller

Course Description

The course is a survey course which introduces the student to the contemporary business world. Topics include economic factors, forms of business ownership, managing people in organizations, principles of marketing, managing information, and various financial issues.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to distinguish the pros and cons of the various forms of business legal structure, prove an understanding of the ways in which federal, state and local governments influence and control business and discuss the skill sets needed by employees functioning in a variety of roles within the firm.

Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Science - GIS 201 | 3 Credits - SUNY Fredonia

Teacher: Ms. Brown

The essential theory, components, and applications of Geographic Information Systems, including data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and automated mapping technology. The lab work will introduce students to commercially available Geographic Information Systems software.

Biology (Advanced) with Lab - BI 140 | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: Ms. Cataldo

This course is designed for students interested in majoring in the biological sciences and considering careers in the professional sciences, biomedical, environmental, and academic areas. The course will cover a variety of biological topics as well as their interdisciplinary applications. Topics include the scientific method, the chemistry of life, biomolecules, cell structure, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, Mendelian genetics, structure and functions of nucleic acids, and biotechnology. The required laboratory component will allow for the hands-on exploration of concepts covered in the lecture.

Chemistry I - CH 140 with Lab | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: Mr. Hider

This course is designed for students interested in majoring in the sciences and considering careers in the professional sciences, biomedical, environmental, and academic areas. This course will examine topics in chemistry, including measurements, calculations, classification and properties of matter, changes in matter, the structure of matter, chemical nomenclature, the quantitative composition of matter, chemical reactions, and some quantitative relationships related to the chemical change. The required laboratory component will allow for the hands-on exploration of concepts covered in the lecture.

Physics - PY 140 with Lab | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: Mr. Hider

The course is designed for students who are interested in majoring in the sciences and considering careers in the professional sciences, biomedical, and academic areas. PY 140 is designed to provide the student with an overall view of the concepts by setting up and solving simple problems in physics. The course will include concepts and applications of the following topics: kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, energy, momentum, heat, and selected topics in modern and biophysics. The required laboratory will provide the student with practical knowledge of Physics and enhance the knowledge gained in the classroom.

Pre-Calculus - MA 145 | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: Mrs. Verstraete

This course provides students with the study of fundamental algebraic and pre-calculus concepts and techniques applicable to many fields of study, as well as further courses in mathematics. An understanding of, as well as the ability to work with, the equations and graphs of various functions (linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and inverses) will also be emphasized. Students will utilize and enhance their problem solving and critical thinking skills throughout this course.

Statistics - MA 200 | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: To Be Determined

This course is a 40-week course open to students who have passed Algebra II Common Core. This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics, along with practical computer applications. It is intended to make students aware of the power of statistics and its uses. Students who pass this course will earn one math credit towards high school graduation. Students who earn a final average of at least a 70% will receive three college credits (MA 200: Topics in Statistics) through the Dual Enrollment program at Hilbert College.

Calculus - MA 205 | 3 Credits - Hilbert College

Teacher: Mrs. Verstraete

This one-semester course addresses the core topics and techniques of differential and integral calculus. Topics will be presented and applied in the areas of business, economics, management, and the social and life sciences. Discussion will focus on the following topics: functions, limits, derivatives, techniques of differentiation, maximum/minimum problems, exponential/logarithmic functions, integration, and integration by part.

American History I - HI 101 | 3 Credits - SUNY Erie Community College (ECC)

Teacher: Mr. Walters

*** Fulfills SUNY General Education – American History ***

Course Description

A survey of American history from the colonial period to the Civil War.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the basic narrative of American history to 1865, including all major events, movements, and peoples;

  • be able to analyze the impact of American institutions and their effect on different groups;

  • have developed an understanding of the evolving relationship between the United States and the rest of the world;

  • demonstrate knowledge of the diversity and unity of American history;

  • interpret, formulate, and defend hypotheses about American history; and

  • use a variety of primary and secondary historical sources to organize and interpret American history.

Animal Behavior (Introductory) - ABEC 101 | 3 Credits - Canisius College

Teacher: Mrs. Whiddon

This course covers a broad overview of animal behavior, from the ideas and theories that have shaped the field to basic approaches used to study behavior. We will discuss behavior from a variety of animals, ranging from insects to mammals (including humans!). Special attention will be given to examining the research that shapes the field.