Summer Session Course Descriptions

ACC 3303C Intermediate Accounting I 4 cr.

The Intermediate Accounting course sequence constitutes the “keystone” of the accounting curriculum for accounting concentrates. The central theme of the Intermediate Accounting course sequence is financial accounting and the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by which it is governed. The objective of the course sequence is to allow the students to develop a sophisticated comprehension of GAAP, the related theory underlying these GAAP and the corresponding practices, procedures and techniques employed is their application. Intermediate Accounting I concentrates on their application to economic resources (assets). Prerequisite: BUS 2203. Four hours a week

ACC 3304C Intermediate Accounting II 4 cr.

The second course in the Intermediate Accounting sequence. The central theme of the course is financial accounting and the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by which it is governed. The objective of the course is to allow students to develop a sophisticated comprehension of GAAP, its underlying theories, and corresponding practices, procedures, and techniques employed in their application. Intermediate Accounting II Concentrates on their application to sources of economic resources (liabilities and equity). Prerequisite: AC 303. Four hours a week.

BIO 1027C Principles of Biology I 4 cr.

The Unity and Diversity of Life: Molecules, Cells, and Organisms. An introduction to biological principles at the cellular and molecular level. Central topics include cell structure and function, energy transduction, the flow of genetic information, cellular reproduction, and intracellular and intercellular communication. Laboratory investigations supplement the lecture material and introduce students to the theory and practice of the scientific method and the application of basic techniques in cell and molecular biology. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three hours lecture and one laboratory period per week.

BIO 1028C Principles of Biology II 4 cr .

The Unity and Diversity of Life: Organisms, Ecology and Evolution. An introduction to biological principles centered on organisms, adaptation and evolution. The course will focus on the process of evolution and the diversity of higher organisms. The course will explore how and why all living organisms must deal with the transmission of information, with the capture and expenditure of energy, with transport of materials, and with self-regulation. Animal behavior will also be considered. The course will have an integrated lecture and laboratory and will stress the relationships between organismal adaptation, form, function, ecological relationships and evolution. Prerequisites BIO 1027 or consent of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period per week.

BIO 3009C Environment, Ecology and Society 4 cr.

The course engages students to inquire the linkages between ecological systems, human systems and human perturbations of natural ecological systems. Emphasis is placed on applied environmental issues that currently confront the planet. Students will also discuss the process of biological/ecological inquiry and the nature of science. This course will acquaint students with some of the social, economic, political, and ethical aspects of environmental problems following an introduction to the basic principles of ecology - the study of the interactions among organisms and their physical environment. The future of our society depends on whether Homo sapiens can learn to live in harmony with the global ecosystem so that in can support civilization. Knowing how the world ecosystem works permits more than knowledgeable participation in the great decisions of our day. Consideration will be given to alternative ways learning is stressed in both the lecture and the laboratory. The lecture includes classroom discussions of textbook materials, along with student led presentations/discussions of original research articles on topics of their own choosing related to course subject matter. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding of concepts, methodologies, and interpretation of data. In the laboratory, the students work in small groups to: 1) culture both osteoclast cell lines and primary cells, and then treat these cells with hormones to bring about their differentiation in vitro. 2) use high density DNA micro array chip data and bioinformatics to analyze osteoclasts gene expression. 3) transfect osteoclasts with siRNA. 4) assess osteoclasts differentiation. 5) individually write a research paper about their results. Prerequisites: BIO 1027, 1028 or 2018. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period per week.

BUS 1100C Essentials of Business Analysis and Decision Making 4 cr.

Primarily for freshmen, the course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the functional areas of business while emphasizing oral and written communication and effective group interaction. Students will learn various technical, organizational and operational aspects of business through active learning opportunities, case discussions, technological applications and outside activities. Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BUS 1109A.

BUS 2203C Accounting for Business 4 cr.

A computer and project based course designed to develop the students’ ability to read and interpret internal and external financial reports, understand their underlying concepts, use their information in making informed decisions, and understand the effects of management decisions on these reports and the financial performance of the business. Topics include the basic concepts of the accounting process, preparation of the financial statements, analysis and application of the generally accepted accounting principles used to account for the various elements of the balance sheet and income statement, accounting for manufacturing operations, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costing, budgeting, and financial statement analysis. Sophomore standing is required. Prerequisites: BUS 1100 & BUS 1109. Four hours a week.

BUS 2213C Business Statistics 4 cr.

Provides an introduction to fundamental statistical principles and procedures. Topics include descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions and sampling distributions, statistical inference and estimation, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: MA 103A, BUS 0091A, BUS 0092A, BUS 0093A. Four hours a week.

BUS 2221C Principles of Marketing 2 cr.

The marketing course introduces marketing as a functional area of a business enterprise. You will study numerous marketing concepts and functions, including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, market segmentation, product position, and marketing research, all within a global context. Prerequisites: BUS 1100A, BUS 0091A, BUS 0092A, BUS 0093A. Two hours per week.

BUS 2222C Managerial Finance 2 cr.

This course introduces the basics of a standard finance course. The goal is to provide a comfortable level of understanding of financial markets and securities for all business majors. The course will develop the financial skills and knowledge that will help them interact with the other functions of the firm to make good managerial decisions. The main topics included in the course are outlined under six main areas: (1) financial markets and institutions in a global environment, (2) financial ratios, budgeting, a firm’s pro forma financial statements, and cash flows determining firm value, (3) time value of money tools and concepts (compounding, discounting, annuities, and perpetuities), (4) relationship between risk and return, and (5) the basics of bond & stock valuation. Prerequisites: BUS 1100, BUS 1109, BUS 2203 & BUS 2213. Four hours per week.

BUS 2223C Operations Management 2 cr.

The course is designed to provide students majoring in business administration with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of operations management (OM). The focus of operations in the process of converting or transforming resources into products and services. The principal responsibilities of operations managers lie in making sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of both manufacturing and service organizations. The process of planning, implementing and monitoring the production allows operations managers to continuously improve in providing high quality goods and services at low cost thereby adding more value for the customer. Prerequisites: BUS 1100, BUS 1109, BUS 2203 & BUS 2213. Two hours per week.

BUS 2225C Motivation & Behavior Management 2 cr.

The Organizational Behavior component of BE220 strengthens and builds upon the foundation developed in previous Business Enterprise courses about behavior in organizations. In those courses, learning focused upon understanding behavior within and among groups in organizations. In BE225, the focus shifts to the individual level of analysis. We shall explore “micro” areas of social perception and diversity, self-concept, personality, motivation, and decision making, in the context of more “macro” issues, such as power and organizational politics. Prerequisites: BUS 1100 & BUS 1109. Two hours per week.

BUS 2226C Management Information Systems 2 cr.

Management Information Systems presents a core of IS principles with which every business student should be familiar. Information technology has become a key component in accomplishing strategic and operational goals in organizations today. It is necessary to understand how a company utilizes information technology to gain its competitive advantage in business. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental concepts and principles of information systems. Therefore, it focuses on breadth of coverage rather than the depth of any specific IS area. Topics include: the role of IT in organizations, computers and information processing, hardware and software, managing data resources, telecommunications and networks, electronic commerce, security, IS ethics and leading information technologies and applications. Prerequisites: BUS 1100 & BUS 1109. Two hours per week.

BUS 2227C Legal & Ethical Support Systems for Management 4 cr.

The purpose of the Law & Business Ethics course is to harmonize business decisions with legal and ethical concerns and forecast results of ethical and legal decisions. Students will encounter a variety of ‘crossroad” choices involving situations in which they will have to decide when to allow the law to guide their decision and when to rely upon their understanding of business ethics to channel their actions. Taking 188 decisions beyond litigation components, students will learn to incorporate ethical elements into their legal decisions and forecast the consequences of those decisions. Prerequisites: BUS 1100, BUS0091, BUS 0092, BUS 0093. Four hours per week.

BUS 3302C Advanced Business Analysis & Decision Making 4 cr.

The primary focus of the course is to provide students with the proper tools to excel at analyzing business issues in a creative and innovative fashion. It requires a broad based knowledge of the various functional areas of business and how they are interrelated. Students are expected to develop improved decision-making skills based upon operational analysis and will work in teams to develop a business plan for a new or existing business. The course serves as a foundation for the senior capstone course in Strategic Analysis and Decision Making. Prerequisites: BUS 2221, BUS 2222, BUS 2223, BUS 2225, BUS 2226 & BUS 2227. Four hours per week.

BUS 4402C Strategic Business Analysis & Decision Making 4 cr.

BE 4402 is a capstone course that exposes students to issues that concern the firm as a whole. Through the use of “real-world” case studies and sophisticated practitioner journal articles, students will be called upon to grapple with such strategic issues as sizing up an organization’s standing in the marketplace, differentiating between winning and mediocre strategies, and spotting ways to improve a company’s strategy execution. In this course student teams will meet with the teaching team one hour per week to discuss their analysis of the assigned readings and cases.

BUS 4850 (Formerly BE 495A) Business Internship 4 cr.

Paid and unpaid internships are an opportunity for students to gain experience in actual work settings where they can apply their classroom and other prior learning. Students work with their work setting supervisor and their professor to gain insights into the daily routines and the overall process, activities, and content of a particular setting or industry. Internships may be in for-profit, not-for- profit or public sector organizations depending on the interests of the student. While there is no specific GPA requirement for the course it is generally recommended that you have a minimum GPA of 2.70. Permission must be obtained from the internship Professor prior to registration.

CHM 1000 Adventures in Chemistry 4 cr.

This chemistry course is for non-science majors. Topics include the scientific method, radioactivity, atomic structure, basic principles of chemistry as they apply to air and water pollution, and the political ramifications of worldwide chemical use. No prerequisite. Offered every semester. Two two-hour sessions per week. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement for non-science majors. Not open to science and engineering majors or any student that has completed any other chemistry course.

CHM 1110C General Chemistry I 4 cr.

Science and engineering students will take this course. Topics include the composition of matter, the mole, stoichiometry, atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, and the solid and liquid states. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving techniques. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: one year of High School Chemistry and MA 100A or place out of MA 100A on the math placement test. Offered every fall semester. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

CHM 1120C General Chemistry II 4 cr.

Science and Engineering majors will take this course. A continuation of CH 111A.Topics include aqueous solutions, acids and bases, equilibrium calculations, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: CHM 1111A. CHM 1112A is offered every spring semester. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

CHM 2210C & CHM 2220C Organic Chemistry I & II 4 cr. ea.

CHM 2210C: This course is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon. The concepts of bonding, classification by functional groups, structure, and reactions are presented from a mechanistic viewpoint. Stereochemical principles are emphasized. Infrared and NMR spectroscopy are introduced. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: CHM 1112A or CHM 1125A. Offered every fall semester. Three lectures and one laboratory per week.

COM 1010C Introduction to Communication Studies 4 cr.

An overview of fundamental theoretical concepts of communication studies. The course will examine the traditions which gave rise to contemporary theory and introduce the trends prevalent in current communication theory and practice. Topics include persuasion, verbal and nonverbal behaviors, interpersonal contexts, organizational and group dynamics, mass media concerns, and intercultural misunderstandings. No prerequisite. Required for Communication Studies major. Three hours a week.

COM 4011C Great Public Speakers in History 4 cr.

Great Public Speakers in History is an online course with no face-to-face meetings. Students will read, listen to, and analyze great speeches given by speakers from different periods in history.  These include speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Colin Powell, and others. Audio speeches will be available on the internet. The course requires weekly discussions, weekly short essays, and a final analysis paper.

COM 4851C Communication Internship 4 cr.

A work-study experience co-supervised by the Communication Studies Program and a mentor in the workplace. Students are placed according to interest and career path in a clinical, academic, community or industrial setting for the purpose of gaining hands-on experience in the communication studies discipline. Consent of the Communication Studies Program. Students must complete an average of 15 hours for 8 weeks (120 hours minimum). Students keep a daily journal and complete a 10-12 page reflection paper at the end of the internship. Students receive 4 credits (one course major elective).

ECO 1201C An Introduction to Economics 4 cr.

This course is an introduction to how people in society confront the economic problem; i.e., how societies provision themselves. Stress is given to how markets work and the economic role of government. Topics include supply and demand analysis, national income determination, money and financial markets, and international economic relationships. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

ECO 1203C Principles of Microeconomics 4 cr.

An introduction to economics. Stresses the value of knowledge of the market and its alternatives in understanding current issues of social and public policy. Focuses on how and why markets work; why they may fail; and the implications of success or failure for social policy in such things as the control of industry, poverty, consumer choice, and the environment. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

ECO 1204C Principles of Macroeconomics 4 cr.

An Introduction to economics. Examines measurements of the economy's performance, the broad economic forces determining the level of unemployment, the rate of inflation and economic growth, and government fiscal and monetary policy.

EDU 2110C Foundations and Principles of Education 4 cr.

An introduction to the social and philosophical principles which have shaped educational thought and practices viewed in historical perspective; the challenge of modern education in our urban, suburban, technological, and mobile culture; the professional, legal, and community responsibilities of the teacher; organization of the American school system; contemporary issues in education. Three hours a week.

ENG 1050C Introduction to College Writing 4 cr.

Introduction to the rhetorical practices of college-level writing. Emphasizes the interaction of writer, audience, language, purpose, and situation. Fosters an understanding of the ways in which writing, thinking, and learning are related. Sections limited to 15 students each. Intensive concentration during the semester on the student’s own writing examined in class and in conference with the instructor. Does not count towards English major or minor. Institutional distribution requirement.

ENG 1500C Major British Authors 4 cr.

A one-semester course designed to introduce students to British literature through selected works of writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift, Pope, Keats, Byron, and Browning. Humanities distribution requirement.

ENG 1550C Major American Author 4 cr.

One semester course designed to introduce students to American literature through selected works of writers such as Hawthorne, Twain, Melville, Dickinson, Whitman, Hurston, and Morrison. Humanities distribution requirement.

ENG 2420C Business and Administrative Communication 4 cr.

Introduction to the principles of effective communication in modern organizations, with particular attention to written communication. Emphasis on analyzing audience, achieving appropriate tone, and developing effective rhetorical strategies to relay information, shape ideas, advise, instruct, persuade, and establish rapport. Prerequisite: EN 105A or exemption. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

ENG2800C Introduction to Shakespeare 4 cr.

Introductory study of Shakespeare’s plays through reading of selected tragedies, comedies, and history plays.  Emphasis on developing understanding of Shakespearean themes and dramatic techniques.  Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement.

FAA 121C Basic Drawing I 4 cr.

An approach to drawing and its values through studio experience. Seeing is emphasized through a series of exercises involving figure and still-life drawing primarily concentrating on line. Light and dark values are investigated later in the course. Abstraction is briefly considered. Humanities distribution requirement.

FAA 1230 2-Dimensional Design 4 cr.

Introduction to the vocabulary and grammar of visual compostion. The basic design elements of figure-ground, point, line, shape, tone, color, texture, pattern, and space will be explored through the project assignments. Concept, content, composition, and craft will be looked at as interlocking components.

FAA 1510 Acting I 4 cr.

This is an introductory level acting class. The course explores the basic concepts of acting, characterization, improvisation, script analysis, and rehearsal techniques through class exercises, written assignments, readings and preparation of monologues and scenes. This course seeks to impart an understanding of the primary physical, emotional, and intellectual skills necessary to evaluate performance.

FAA 2260C Art of the Portrait 4 cr.

This elemental drawing class uses structured weekly projects based on the portrait. Goals will be to develop skills of observation, an understanding of anatomy, proportion and how light reveals form. The course will also cover the historical aspects of the portrait, relating to composition, symbolism and style. Teaching will involve weekly demonstrations, individual instruction and group critiques. Students will work with various media, including pencil, charcoal and conte crayon, using photographs and live models. Three hours a week.

FAA 2630 (Formerly FA 273A) Angels and Demons: The Art of the Middle Ages 4 cr.

Explores the art, culture, and history of Christian Europe and the Mediterranean basin following the ruin of Imperial Rome to circa 1350. Prerequisite: FAA 1610 or consent of the instructor.

HIS 1119C History of Western Civilization I 4 cr

This course examines the major events and developments in European history from the early Near Eastern civilizations through the Renaissance and Reformation, with particular emphasis upon the political context, the causes and implications of social and economic change, and cultural evolution. This course is not open to students who have received credit for World Civilization I.

HIS 1120 (Formerly HI 120A) History of Western Civilization II 4 cr.

This course examines the major events and developments in European history since about 1600, with particular emphasis upon the political context, the causes and implications of social and economic change, and cultural evolution. This course is not open to students who have received credit for World Civilization II.

HIS 3434 (Formerly HI 434A) American Revolution 4 cr.

This course examines United States history from roughly 1760 to 1800 and focuses on the following questions: First, why did the American Revolution occur? Second, what made it possible for diverse colonists to unite and to win their independence? Third, what impact did the war have on the different peoples who lived in North America at the time? (Or to put it another way, how revolutionary was the Revolution?).

HIS 3378 (Formerly HI 378A) History of Modern Britain 4 cr.

This course examines the political development of Britain as oligarchy, constitutional monarchy, and parliamentary democracy from the seventeenth century to the present. Focus particularly will center on the crucial economic and social changes of the eighteenth century and beyond which made Britain the world’s first industrial society and formed the basis for its period of world hegemony. How Britain lost its status, the effects of this decline, and its role in recent European unity will also be covered.

HSC 1104C Introduction to Human Disease 4 cr.

The course will offer an introduction to human disease appropriate for students of all majors. The human body is a masterpiece of art. The more one understands the functioning of the body, the greater appreciation one has for it. Disease states, the body's natural attempts to right what is wrong and the compensatory actions involved will be discussed. The general mechanisms of disease as well as specific body systems will be discussed from a human-interest point of view. Fulfills math/science distribution requirements. No prerequisites.

HSC 1122C & HSC 1123C Anatomy & Physiology I & II 4 cr. ea.

Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II is a Four (4) Credit Introductory Undergraduate Science Course for all Students Enrolled in or Seeking Enrollment into one or More of the Allied Health Professions. These Professions Include but are not Limited to; Sports Medicine, Nursing, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant and Nutrition.

HSC 2300C Nutrition, Diet and Health 4 cr.

A course for non-majors that introduces the student to the science of nutrition. The fundamentals of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral requirements and metabolism will be explained as a basis for the study of the relationship between diet and health in both a personal and global perspective. Prerequisite: None. Not open to BI/HS/SM/AT majors. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three hours per week.

HSS 2221C Addictive Behaviors 4 cr.

The problems of substance abuse. Historical overviews. This course will explore the following areas: alcohol use and alcoholism; drug addiction, eating disorders; nicotine addiction; gambling; television addiction; compulsive and excessive work; positive addiction; employee assistance programs; and stress reduction/wellness programs. Medical, psychiatric, social and cultural perspectives. Federal, state and local programs. New directions in prevention, recognition and response.

ITA 2550A Italian-American Cinema 4 cr.

From the premise that the visual image is a most powerful tool in the creation and structuring of collective systems of values, this course focuses on the cinematic representations of Italian-Americans in the works of major American and Italian-American directors from the silent era to the present. In addition, it provides a historical account of the Italian-American experience of male and female immigrants. Lectures given in English. May be counted in the Italian minor. No prerequisite. Satisfies the Humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week, plus screenings.

ITA 2560(W) The Italian Southern Question in Literature and Film 4 cr.

A voyage through Southern Italy using literature and film, with a particular attention to the so-called “Southern Question.” Readings from such writers as Carlo Levi, Ignazio Silone, Elio Vittorini, M.G. Cutrufelli, and Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.

SPA 2010C, SPA 2020C Intermediate Spanish, I and II 4 cr. each

A continuation of the elementary course. In-depth study of grammar. Readings of short texts from Hispanic literature and civilization, along with articles and topics of contemporary relevance. Prerequisite: SP 112A or the equivalent. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement and fulfills a requirement towards a major or minor in Spanish. Three hours a week, two semesters.

MGT 3301C Systems Analysis and Design 4 cr.

This course provides students with an introduction to the structured methods and principles employed in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems in organizations. Specific topics include problem investigation, feasibility analysis, requirements determination, system design, control and audit, and implementation and maintenance. Prerequisites: BE 223A, BE 225A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.

MGT 3306 (Formerly OM 306A) Managing World-Class Operations 4 cr.

With ever increasing global competition, only world class organizations will be able to compete and prosper. This course focuses on some of the most important managerial tools and practices that are commonly used in the managing of world-class operations. Operations management is a core business function that is directly responsible for creating value. A firm’s competitiveness can be defined by the effectiveness and efficiency of its transformation processes. Prerequisite: BUS 2223. Four hours a week.

MGT 4415 (Formerly IS 415A) e-Business 4 cr.

The Internet and World Wide Web have fundamentally changed how we transact business both domestically and globally. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the following topics that pertain to the business of electronic commerce: Technology infrastructure— overview of electronic payment systems, authentication, security, privacy issues, network infrastructure and media convergence; Organizational applications—overview of metrics, branding, customer interfaces, supply chain and electronic commerce business models: B2B, B2C, G2G, m-commerce, etc; Policy Issues—overview of legal and policy issues underlying electronic commerce, such as privacy, intellectual property rights, tax implications, the impact of international EC laws and policies. The course format combines lectures, seminar presentations, classroom discussions, and research. Emphasis is placed on shared learning through web-based and in-class exchanges of contemporary e-commerce issues. Prerequisites: BUS 2221, BUS 2222, BUS 2223, BUS 2225, BUS 2226 and BUS 2227. Four hours a week.

MGT 3308 (Formerly OM 308A) Quality Management 4 cr.

This course provides an overview of the importance of quality in a rapidly changing business environment. Quality management principles, methods and tools will be introduced and requirements for successful implementation of a quality management program will be identified. Prerequisite: MGT 3306. Four hours a week.

MTH 1003 (Formerly MA 103A) Introductory Mathematics for Business 4 cr.

A one-semester course designed to develop algebraic and quantitative problem-solving skills. Students will use algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions as well as matrices and fundamental concepts of probability to solve applied problems selected primarily from the field of business. This course is not open to students who have credit for any math course numbered MTH 1115 or higher. This course does not satisfy the college’s math/science distribution requirement. Four hours per week.

MTH 1111C Basic Statistics 4 cr.

Basic methods of statistical inference including the organization and analysis of data, sampling theory, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. Not open to students with credit for BUS 2213A or ST 211A. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

MTH 1112 Adventures in Mathematics 4 cr.

An exploration of modern topics and modes of thinking in mathematics for students not planning to specialize in math or science. Topics may include numbers and counting, dealing with infinity, the Golden Rectangle, the fourth dimension, rubber sheet geometry, knots, fractals, and chaos. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirements. Four hours per week.

MTH 1016C Precalculus 4 cr.

Algebra and trigonometry necessary for the study of calculus. Intended for those students planning to take calculus (MA117) who need further mathematics background.* Graphing calculator is required we recommend TI-86. This course is not open to students who have credit for any math course numbered MTH 1117 or higher.

MTH 1217C Calculus I 4 cr.

A first course in calculus for functions of a single variable. Limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-86. Prerequisite: MA116 or exemption from MA116 through the Mathematics Placement Exam. Math/Science distribution requirement.

MTH 1218C Calculus II 4 cr.

A continuation of MA 117C for functions of a single variable. Includes techniques of integration, limits involving indeterminate forms, sequences, series, and Taylor series. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-86. Prerequisite: MA 117C. Math/Science distribution requirement.

MTH 2219C Calculus III 4 cr.

Functions in parametric form and calculus of these functions. Polar coordinates and calculus of functions in polar form. Vectors in two and three dimensional space and the calculus of vector-valued functions. Lines, planes, and surfaces in three dimensional space. Spherical and cylindrical coordinates. The calculus of functions of several variables: limits, partial, derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, tangent planes, and normal lines, relative maxima and minima, double integrals in rectangular and polar form, triple integrals. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-86. Prerequisite: MTH 1118

PHL 1000 (Formerly PH 112A) Introduction to Philosophy 4 cr.

A first course in philosophy focusing on classic questions that have stirred the perennial human quest for wisdom. We will explore such questions as: Are humans free or determined? How do the mind and body interact? Is ethics just relative to each person or society? Should there be any limits to the political freedom of citizens? Does God exist? The course will introduce students to the methods and culture of philosophy: sympathetic understanding, critical analysis, fair argumentation, and a persistent desire to know the truth whatever it is. The focus and questions covered will be determined by each instructor. Prerequisite: None. Three hours per week.

PHL 2010 (Formerly PH 140A) Logic 4 cr.

Logic is the study of the art of reasoning, including the principles of deductive and inductive logic. The aim of this course is to assist students in the development of their analytical and critical thinking skills by learning how to recognize and evaluate various argument forms and fallacies found in literature, news reporting, advertisements, and the academic disciplines. Prerequisite: None. Three hours per week.

PHL 2030 (Formerly PH 203A) Contemporary Moral Problems 4 cr.

The course consists of three logically distinct parts: 1. Meta-ethical questions such as: “In what sense is Ethics a science?” “Can moral judgments be true or false?” “Is morality objective or subjective?” 2. Ethical theories such as Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Natural Law Theory. 3. Application of the ethical principles to several major problem areas in human life. Prerequisite: PHL 1000. Satisfies the second institutional requirement in philosophy Three hours per week.

PHL 3190 (Formerly PH 319A) American Philosophy 4 cr.

American history is rich in philosophical thought and conflict: Native American shamans, Puritan divines, Revolutionary statesmen, Transcendentalist poets, abolitionists, feminists, and philosophers of Pragmatism. How have we grappled with the meaning of a civilization where high ideals of equality have collided with brutal realities of oppression? Have we discovered and tested values we can now offer the wider world? Prerequisite: PHL 1000. Satisfies the second institutional requirement in philosophy. Three hours per week.

PHY 2201 (Formerly PY 201A) General Physics I 4 cr.

This course is a one-year introduction, without calculus, to the elements of physics. Subjects include mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics and modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or equivalent. Satisfies the math/science distribution requirement. The format of this course will be: lecture/lab/recitation: 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab, 1 hour recitation. PSY 2110C Statistical Methods and Design 4 cr.

PHY 2202 (Formerly PY 202A) General Physics II 4 cr.

This course is a one-year introduction, without calculus, to the elements of physics. Subjects include mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics and modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or equivalent. Satisfies the math/science distribution requirement. The format of this course will be: lecture/lab/recitation: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 1 hour recitation.

POL 1100 (Formerly PL 101A) Politics of the United States 4 cr.

An introduction to the American political system, this course examines (1) the Constitutional basis of American politics, (2) the national institutions that are involved in decision-making and public debate (for example, the Presidency and the bureaucracy, the Federal Courts, the Congress, political parties, the media, (3) issue that American argue about (rights and liberties, economic benefits, foreign policy), and the processes by which those arguments are conducted and resolved (campaigns and elections, administrative action, legislation, lobbying, publicity). Satisfies the social science distribution requirement.Three hours per week.

POL 3122 (Formerly PL 326A) Issues in Public Policy 4 cr.

This course examines selected contemporary issues in public policy at the national level of politics in the United States. Examples of policy areas include, but are not limited to, national security, economic stabilization, immigration, and global warming. Students will complete a 20-25 page research paper on a selected topic. Prerequisite: POL 2121 or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours per week.

PSY 1000(W) (Formerly PS 101A) Introduction to Psychology 4 cr.

Provides students with a general overview, from a scientific standpoint, of this wide-ranging field. Explores major issues and concepts in the study of human behavior including biological foundations, perception, motivation, learning, developmental processes, personality, social factor, psychological disorders and therapy. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. This course provides a general overview of the wide-ranging field of psychology. Students will explore major concepts and issues in the study of human thinking, feeling and acting. These include biological foundations of behavior and experience, how people learn and develop, how individuals perceive the world, what prompts people to act the way that they do, individual differences in behavior, social relations, the difference between normative and non-normative behavior, and approaches to therapy. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours per week.

PSY 2450C Love, Sex and Relationships 4 cr.

When researchers make lists of “basic” emotions, the emotion of “love” quite often does not make the list. What emotions do make the list? Well, there is no single universal list of emotions that everyone agrees is “basic”. But here are some emotion terms that generally make the list: anger, joy, sadness, surprise, fear, disgust. Why not love? Well, part of the reason has to do with the notion of “basic”. Some psychologists think of a “basic” emotion as one that can be identified early in development – emotions that are regarded as “innately given” or part of the biological endowment of infants. (The list above works quite well for this definition). For others, basic emotions are those that involve a characteristic facial expression, one that is universal in all cultures. For still other psychologists, basic emotions are like colors; just like purple is a combination of red and blue, higher-order emotions are combinations of “basic” emotions. Hurt is a combination of anger and sadness.

From these points of view, it seems that the term “basic” really means “base” – as in the “lowest common denominator” – a genetically determined something that is part of human “nature” and which can be found in early infancy. But why should we define what is quintessentially “human” as something that is so undeveloped? Humans are the only animals that develop for two decades outside of the womb. Why? Because, well, humans are “wired for culture” – because the social relations that the infant has with its caregivers are central parts of the developmental process that makes the individual fully human. That which makes an individual fully human is something that develops over time; it is the outcome of the developmental process, not the state in which it is brought into the world!

John MacMurray, a theologian, suggests two categories of “basic” emotions – love for the other and fear for the self. This is a simplification, of course, but it makes some important points. We often think of humans as inherently “selfish” and “self-interested”. Indeed, concern for the self is a fundamental motive. But note: Love for the other is not about the self, it is about the other. Society is impossible without the capacity to care for and love others. Love is among the most central concepts in virtually all religions. And: perhaps paradoxically, the self is enhanced through the process of loving others. This should not be interpreted as suggesting that “love is selfish”. To the contrary – it suggests that the fundamental separation between self and other as organizing concepts is misguided. Selves are inherently relational. Every act is a social act, and as such, transforms the self. Prerequisite PSY 1010C

PSY 3120C Cognitive Psychology 4 cr.

Examines major empirical and theoretical work on human information processing. Focuses on basic processes including sensory storage, pattern recognition, attention and memory. Also addresses complex cognitive processes including language, problem solving and decision making. Prerequisite: PSY 2100A. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period a week.

PHY 2201C, PHY 2202C General Physics 4 cr.

A one-year introduction, without calculus, to the elements of physics. Subjects include mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics and modern physics. Prerequisite: MA 100A or equivalent. PHY 2201A and PHY 2202A satisfy the math/science distribution requirement. Three lectures, one discussion period, and one laboratory period a week, two semesters.

RTS 100C Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies 4 cr.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the basic elements of the study of religion. We will examine what religion is and analyze the major elements of religious experience in the context of a variety of religious traditions. Special attention will be given to the Roman Catholic tradition and the contributions of St. Augustine. Three hours a week.

SOC 1001C Principles of Sociology 4 cr.

The objectives of this introductory course are: (1) to cultivate the sociological perspective by acquainting students with basic sociological theories, methods, concepts and findings; (2) to use the basic concepts and principles of sociology to examine the various sectors of social life; and, (3) to develop an awareness of how and why social forces influence the experiences of everyday life. The course usually begins with a brief review of sociology’s historical origin, its major theoretical perspectives and its various research methodologies. The nature of culture, social interaction, group dynamics, bureaucracy, socialization, deviance, crime, urbanization, collective behavior, and social change are some of the topics studied. The course also explores some of the institutions of society, such as the family, the political economy, religion, education, and the medical system. A central focus of the course is understanding the nature of social inequality as it exists in the United States and across the globe interms of age, gender, race, and social class. Three hours a week. Required for majors and minors. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement.

 SOC 2200 (Formerly SO 320A) Cultural Anthropology 4 cr.

 Cultural Anthropology studies the social, symbolic, and material lives of humans in various societies. Emphasis in this course is placed on the social evolution of the human species, its primate heritage, and a comparative study of social, economic, religious and political activities of living and ancient cultures. Prerequisite: SOC 1001 or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.