Liberal Arts

Dates

Winter Term: January 5–January 21, 2026
Winter Registration: October 30, 2025–January 6, 2026

Spring Semester: January 26–May 20, 2026
Spring Registration: November 17, 2025–February 1, 2026

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EC 141
Macroeconomics

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduction to basic principles and characteristics of economic systems. Primary emphasis is on macroeconomic issues, including national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and current economic problems. Formerly SS 141.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5002 OL1 ONLINE    
5003 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34773 OL1 ONLINE    
34774 OL2 ONLINE    
34769 35A M 6:30–9:20 PM A317
34770 35B T 6:30–9:20 PM C513

EC 201
Contemporary Issues in Economics

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course covers leading contemporary economic problems, with specific topics chosen from current and recent policy debates such as immigration, health care reform, national debt, and executive pay. The objective is to provide a critical economics perspective about these issues, utilizing economic reasoning, theory, and principles. Formerly SS 201. Prerequisite(s): EC 141

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34798 OL1 ONLINE    
34797 301 W 12:10–3:00 PM A312

EC 242
Microeconomics

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Examines the principles underlying the behavior of business firms, resource owners, and consumers within a system of price-making markets. Emphasis is on pricing, resource allocation, cost analysis, price determination under market structures ranging from competition to monopoly, and a functional approach to the distribution of income. Formerly SS 242. Prerequisite(s): EC 141

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5007 OL1 ONLINE    
5008 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34818 OL1 ONLINE    
34819 OL2 ONLINE    
34815 35A M 6:30–9:20 PM A325

EC 314
Economics of Art and Culture

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course reviews economic theory and its application to the arts and culture sectors. Students explore supply and demand analysis, market structure, consumer behavior, the economic concept of value applied to art trade and investments, public support for the arts, and its role in the local community and economy. Formerly SS 314. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35192 85A T 6:30–9:20 PM A312

EC 343
Labor Economics

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Examines labor economics and labor institutions' role in the U.S. economy. Major subjects include the changing labor force and its composition, labor markets, labor unionism, collective bargaining, labor legislation, and government regulation. Formerly SS 343. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34841 OL1 ONLINE    

EC 345
Fundamentals of Finance for Fashion Industries

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course focuses on the basic principles and concepts of international finance relevant to the fashion-related industries. Topics include the world financial system and institutions, and financial instruments and their use from a practical standpoint. Formerly SS 345. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35033 OL1 ONLINE    
34844 801 W 2:10–5:00 PM B819

EC 445
Money and Banking

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Reviews the monetary and banking system of the United States, with emphasis on its structure and regulation. The theoretical framework of the monetary system and its relation to monetary policy are also studied. Formerly SS 445. Prerequisite(s): EC 242

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5012 OL1 ONLINE    

EC 446
Economies of Latin America

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

The course reviews modern international economic theory and its application to the Latin American economies. Major topics include trade theory and regulation, industrial policies, regional trading agreements, and the role of multinational enterprises and financial issues. Students examine theoretical concepts within the context of the historical and current economic experiences of Latin America. Formerly SS 446. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34886 OL1 ONLINE    
34887 OL2 ONLINE    

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EN 131
English Composition and Rhetoric

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students learn rhetorical concepts and apply them to produce various genres of writing appropriate to different rhetorical situations. They will use revision to develop texts through multiple drafts, edit work to produce polished texts, and reflect upon their writing process. Students will practice reading complex texts and using information technologies. Prerequisite(s): College-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4929 OL1 ONLINE    
4930 OL2 ONLINE    
4928 35A M, T, W 3:10–6:00 PM A324
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34373 OL1 ONLINE    
34374 OL2 ONLINE    
34371 35A M 6:30–9:20 PM A342
34372 35B T 5:10–6:25 PM A641

EN 200
Digital Writing

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Investigates digital writing, ranging from individual artifacts such as memes to complex digital environments such as websites. Students explore digital identity, “slactivism,” remix culture, and other topics through course readings, discussions, and digital composition projects ranging from text-driven blogs to truly multimodal animations, infographics, and videos. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4428 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 202
Organizational Communication

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Organizational communication examines the channels and forms organizations utilize to communicate with multiple audiences. This course examines traditional organizational theories and concepts, including group dynamics and group roles, conflict, and organizational culture. Additional components include interpersonal behavior in groups, maintaining ethical values, and developing empathetic manager and leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4438 OL1 ONLINE    
4429 OL1 ONLINE    

En 203
Your Digital Life: Online Literacy

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Explores the intersection between the disciplines of the humanities and emerging digital technologies. Students will conceptualize and develop digital projects to promote their progress as digital scholars and critical thinkers, and situate their digital identity within a larger social context. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4439 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 231
Short Fiction

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4967 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32132 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 232
Perspectives on American Literature

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Through readings from major authors and literary movements, students will examine the values and contradictions within American heritage, and its ideals and mythologies. Works from a diverse group of authors will be read and discussed for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34955 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 233
Poetry

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students are introduced to the techniques of reading and writing about poetry from different times and cultures. By examining diction, figures of speech, rhyme, meter, free verse, translation, and other poetic strategies within the context of culture and history, students develop an understanding of the poet's craft and vision. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4440 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32266 OL1 ONLINE    
21433 301 T 9:10 AM–Noon N805

EN 234
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Literature

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students read fiction, poetry, drama, memoir, and hybrid texts that explore LGBTQ+ identities across cultures. The course examines intersections of sexuality, gender, race, and class, and considers how literature reflects lived experience, challenges dominant norms, and participates in movements for representation, justice, resistance, and liberation. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31649 301 W 3:10–6:00 PM A640

EN 236
Major Writers of the Western World

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course is a study of major Western literary works emphasizing, but not limited to, the ancient Greek and Roman world, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Modern to 20th-century periods. Students will examine major genres of storytelling in the Western tradition—among them, the epic, the tale (myth, romance, and fable), drama, poetry, nonfiction—and the evolution of the novel. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
26931 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 266
Screenwriting I

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 256. This course introduces the practice of writing fiction for the screen, focusing on the short film. In a workshop setting, students explore a range of approaches to the short screenplay, from traditional to innovative, and use examples from a variety of genres and geographical origins. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29304 35A R 6:30–9:20 PM C509

EN 271
Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students examine the role of literature in America’s cultural development before 1865. The course surveys a wide range of texts, from philosophical sources of the U.S. Constitution to slave narratives and documents in the debate over the role of women in society. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
30580 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 279
Women's Writing: 1900–Present

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course examines how women writers construct and analyze their identity through literature. The impact of gender, race, class, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity are considered by close reading of a selection of writings by women in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33288 OL1 ONLINE    
33752 OL2 ONLINE    

EN 301
Imaginative Worlds

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This writing course focuses on fictional world-building, of special interest to creative writers, comics illustrators, filmmakers, animators, and game designers. Inspired by literature and other narrative media, students conceptualize aspects of an imagined world, from its geography to its history to its society, as a platform for storytelling. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34183 801 R 2:10–5:00 PM E401
34411 802 T 2:10–5:00 PM E401

EN 324
Writing on the Arts

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students learn to think and write critically about the primarily nonverbal arts, such as sculpture, painting, architecture, and dance. Students learn to place a given art form in a cultural context that interacts meaningfully with their own analysis and insight. Renowned and groundbreaking critics will serve as models for student’s work. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34010 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 336
From Gothic to Horror: Literature of Fear

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students are introduced to the related aesthetics of Gothic and horror literature. The first third of the course focuses on the rise of the Gothic during the Romantic and Victorian periods; the remaining two-thirds identifies how dominant motifs in Gothic and horror literature speak to larger societal concerns. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32263 801 M 3:10–6:00 PM E401

EN 361
Creative Writing

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

In a workshop environment, students prepare a portfolio of works from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, or drama. Structure, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and metaphoric language are explored, and works-in-progress are critiqued by faculty and fellow students. Through the processes of writing, critiquing, and revising, ideas are shaped into imaginative form. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4436 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31726 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 363
Fiction Writing

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

“Fiction Writing” is a course in imaginative storytelling. Students read short stories and novel excerpts by established writers and create their own fictions, beginning with craft exercises and evolving toward polished stories as the semester progresses. In a workshop environment, students discuss and respond constructively to each other’s works-in-progress. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34184 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 364
Poetry Writing

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students learn the major elements of writing poetry through a variety of exercises and examples. Works-in-progress are critiqued by fellow students in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Poems are revised and collected in a portfolio at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32257 OL1 ONLINE    

EN 366
Screenwriting II

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 356. This course focuses on elements of screenwriting for feature-length films: including story concept, three-act structure, the world of the story, protagonist and antagonist, conflict, characterization, scene development, and dialogue. Students formulate individual projects, from pitching a story to presenting a synopsis, preparing an outline, and writing a screenplay. The business end of screenwriting is discussed and students meet film industry professionals. Prerequisite(s): EN 266 or FI 256

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
30912 801 W 9:10 AM–Noon E401

EN 373
The Graphic Novel

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students are introduced to the literary field of graphic novels. The course surveys the evolution of comics' form and content from the "Golden Age" through the Underground Comix Revolution to today's graphic novels. Themes including war and survival, religious and cultural identity, sexuality, and memory and consciousness are explored. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5041 OL1 ONLINE    

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ES 23
English as a Second Language Workshop

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 123

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31150 OL1 ONLINE    
32567 BL1 M 6:30–9:20 PM C232

ES 24
English as a Second Language

0.7 credits
In state $145.20 Out of state $436.26

For students who have completed ES 023/123 but are required to take an additional writing course in English as a second language. Must be completed at the same time as EN 131. Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 Co-requisite(s): EN 131

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34178 35A W 6:30–8:20 PM C415C

ES 29
Composition for English Language Learners Lab

0.0 credits
In state $0.00 Out of state $0.00

Composition for English Language Learners Lab, a co-requisite lab for students taking ES 129, English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners, is a writing/grammar workshop to give students additional practice in grammar, syntax, and editing as well as opportunities to work on their writing in a workshop setting to help them become more confident and skilled writers. Prerequisite(s): ES 023/123 or appropriate score on FIT English placement exam. Co-requisite(s): ES 129

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34179 35A R 6:30–8:20 PM C305

ES 31
English Composition Workshop

0.0 credits
In state $0.00 Out of state $0.00

This course supports students’ learning in EN 131 or EN 142 by providing additional opportunities to practice skills developed in that course. Students will learn and apply strategies to enhance their reading comprehension and engagement with the writing process. They will also practice organizing, revising, and editing their work while reflecting upon their own rhetorical choices. Prerequisite(s): English placement exam or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): EN 131 or EN 142

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34965 35A T 6:30–8:20 PM A322

ES 33
College English Preparation Workshop

1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00
Online: In state $314.00 Out of state $919.00

A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 133

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4424 OL1 ONLINE    
4966 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
21460 OL1 ONLINE    
31411 BL1 ONLINE    
34610 BL4 W 6:30–9:20 PM C415B
27365 35A S 12:10–3:10 PM C232

ES 37
Survival Grammar

1.3 credits
In state $397.67 Out of state $1,202.32
Online: In state $417.62 Out of state $1,222.27

Students improve their writing skills by focusing on the fundamentals of grammar and conveying information in an accurate, engaging, and efficient way. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate English placement exam result. Co-requisite(s): EN 131

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4960 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
27021 OL1 ONLINE    

ES 123
English as a Second Language

2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 023. More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional ESL instruction (ES 024) is required after successful completion of ES 023/123. Co-requisite(s): ES 023

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31151 OL1 ONLINE    
32568 BL1 ONLINE    

ES 129
English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

ES 129 is a writing-intensive course designed to develop students’ writing and oral communication skills. Students will be expected to generate 25 or more pages of writing. Students will write a personal essay, requiring them to integrate others’ ideas with their own, a persuasive essay, and a research paper. In addition, students will give an oral presentation on their research for the final paper. Different genres of writing will be explored through a variety of readings, discussion, free writing, and more formal writing. Attention will be paid to the writer’s audience, voice, the writing process, lexical usage, syntax, and editing. Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 or appropriate score on FIT English placement exam. Co-requisite(s): ES 029

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34180 35A T 6:30–9:20 PM C232

ES 133
College English Preparation

2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 033. Co-requisite(s): ES 033

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4425 OL1 ONLINE    
4965 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
21461 OL1 ONLINE    
31592 OL2 ONLINE    
31412 BL1 F 2:10–4:00 PM B306
32130 BL2 ONLINE    
34294 BL5 R 3:10–5:00 PM C515
27366 35A S 10:10 AM–12:05 PM C232

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FI 209
History of American TV

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A critical survey of the history of American television from the 1940s to the present. While television programs will be surveyed in terms of chronology, this course also examines them as cultural artifacts and industrial products that reflect such issues as class, consumerism, gender, desire, race, and national identity.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4745 OL1 ONLINE    

HA 111
History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Presents the history of Mediterranean art and civilization, including North Africa, Western Asia, and Europe from Paleolithic times through the Middle Ages. Illustrated lectures stress political, economic, and social conditions as reflected in architecture, painting, and sculpture.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32809 OL1 ONLINE    
34021 OL2 ONLINE    

HA 112
History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to Modern

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Critical study of the history of European art and civilization from the early Renaissance to the Enlightenment, in a global context and with emphasis on political, economic, religious, and social contexts.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4417 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
22130 OL1 ONLINE    
4883 35A M 6:30–9:20 PM B506

HA 118
Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs, and Meanings

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course explores the history of trade, inspiration, and appropriation between cultures through case studies. It examines how fashion shapes identity and the complex intersection of materials, motifs, and meanings. It teaches how to ethically study global fashion, factoring in existing and historic power structures and cultural values.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34194 35A R 6:30–9:20 PM B506
34320 35B M 6:30–9:20 PM B736

HA 119
World Textiles: History and Culture

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

An introductory survey of patterned textiles, from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. Selected textiles from diverse global cultures are covered through lectures and field trips, with emphasis on textiles in New York museum collections and on the development of basic research skills.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34672 301 T 9:10 AM–Noon B508

HA 131
Global Modern Art 1750–1950

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduces the art histories of global cultures, 1750–1950. Students think critically about the impact of cultural exchanges, modernization, and colonization, religion, politics, and societal values on art. Diverse cultural definitions of art and artists are explored, with focus on perspectives from Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35015 OL1 ONLINE    

HA 201
History of Fashion Photography

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course surveys fashion photography from its origins in the 19th century to the present, emphasizing its relation to major movements in art and photography and to fashion itself. Through lectures, museum visits, readings, and discussions, students will consider the work of leading fashion photographers as well as study the fashions they depict. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32159 35A R 6:30–9:20 PM B504

HA 202
Feminist Art Histories, Theories, and Practices

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Feminist movements around the world gave rise to gender-based activist art and theory. This course explores feminist art histories, theories, and practices globally, from the 1960s to the present, through selected case studies highlighting differences and specificities of feminist movements worldwide, as well as their intersections with other social movements and art practices, specifically ecofeminism.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4764 OL1 ONLINE    
5042 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35106 OL1 ONLINE    

HA 214
Art in New York

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Selected studies in the history of art, utilizing resources available in New York City. Critical and historical investigations arise from direct study of art and architecture.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
22245 301 F 12:10–3:00 PM B915A

HA 215
History of Menswear in Europe and North America

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course surveys the history of men’s fashion in Europe and North America from its foundation in antiquity through the late 20th century, in the context of the history of art and design and with emphasis on expressions of ideals of masculine beauty, status, and power. Prerequisite(s): HA 112 or HA 115 or HA 118

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
30429 35A T 6:30–9:20 PM B506

HA 231
Modern Art: Europe and North America

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

An introduction to the history of European and North American art, and its global connections, from the French Revolution through the Second World War with emphasis on historical and social context. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4432 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
22131 OL1 ONLINE    
34315 302 M 3:10–6:00 PM B506

HA 232
Dada and Surrealism

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A survey of the international Dada and Surrealist movements from 1915 to 1947, which challenged and redefined the traditions of modern art. Students analyze examples of fine art, performance, literature, and film, and study how both Dada and Surrealism acted as responses to mechanization and war. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35035 OL1 ONLINE    

HA 237
Global Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Survey of elite and everyday fashion in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania from ancient origins to the 20th century. Course offers a geographical overview of global styles of adornment and dress, including cross-cultural connections and exchange, focusing on how fashion reflects class, power, and identity.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33274 301 T 2:10–5:00 PM B819

HA 243
History of Photography

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A history of photography from its beginnings to the present day. Illustrated lectures present a chronological survey that focuses on photographers, technical advancements, and aesthetic considerations in the context of pertinent ideas and events.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4414 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31070 OL1 ONLINE    

HA 245
Art of the United States

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Study of the visual arts in the United States from the colonial era to World War I. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other visual media are analyzed as discrete artistic expressions and also as manifestations of pertinent cultural, social, economic, political, and religious developments. Students examine an inclusive array of artists.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33619 OL1 ONLINE    
33620 OL2 ONLINE    

HA 251
Film Genres: Horror

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 234. This course provides an international historical survey of the horror film from the early 20th century to the present. Through screenings and readings from a range of authors, students analyze formal and thematic elements of the horror genre in relation to historical, social, and aesthetic contexts.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33681 35A M 6:30–10:20 PM D207

HA 319
Art History and Conservation

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course introduces students to technologies used to conserve, restore, and examine works of art, and to basics in the development, science, and ethics of art conservation. Students learn how technologies are used in critical analysis in art historical study, and about the history, challenges, and practices of conservation. Prerequisite(s): HA 111 or HA 112 or HA 115

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34668 801 M 9:10 AM–Noon B506

HA 320
Animals, Architecture, and Aesthetics

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students study the myriad ways animals create structures for living and expression from an art historical perspective. Considering the construction and sustainability of nests, hives, dams, and burrows, we will ask “do animals make architecture?” The aesthetic sensibility of animals will be discussed in relation to ontology and ethics. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34201 801 R 2:10–5:00 PM B734

HA 324
Art and Technology Since 1960

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course explores the rise of technology in art from the 1960s to the present with a focus on its social impact. This historical survey focuses on artists who have experimented and engaged critically with new media from the emergence of video to the latest AI technologies. Prerequisite(s): Any 100- or 200-level HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35188 801 R 9:10 AM–Noon B860

HA 331
Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

An introduction to the interpretation of visual art in relation to international historical developments, with emphasis on late 20th- and 21st-century art. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4982 OL2 ONLINE    

HA 342
History of Textile Design

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

A global survey of patterned textile design, including textiles from Western, Central, and East Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America, with emphasis on cross-cultural influences and the evolution of design styles, from late antiquity through the late 19th century. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
1794 801 F 12:10–3:00 PM B508

HA 411
Western Theories of Art

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students consider Western theories of art from antiquity to the present with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. They are introduced to different methods of analyzing a work of art as well as the ways in which these methods can affect a curator's decision in organizing an exhibition. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29869 801 R 9:10 AM–Noon B508

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HE 102
Stress Management

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

Identifies how stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. Students learn skills to reduce stress and cope with unavoidable stress in their personal and professional lives.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32059 OL1 ONLINE    

HI 202
U.S. History: Civil War–Present

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course offers a brief view of American geography, economics, and government and a focused examination of social, political, and economic experience from the Civil War to the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4465 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29081 OL1 ONLINE    
35193 301 T 10:10 AM–1:00 PM D503

HI 207
Hollywood: A History

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Film is the most collaborative artform. Learn the history of all those people working together—immigrant backgrounds, new occupations, changing technologies, growing corporations, regulation, unionization, palace movie theaters—and the challenge from television, VCRs, DVDs, and streaming services. Guests from industry share their experiences.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29863 301 F 3:10–6:00 PM B309

HI 208
American History Through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

The history of the United States—democracy, capitalism, social movements, mass immigration—can be told from many points of view. Students study American history, from the Civil War to the beginning of 21st century, from the perspective of the design, manufacture, and consumption of fabric, fashion, and dress.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4466 OL1 ONLINE    
4491 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31477 OL1 ONLINE    
31050 BL1 M 3:10–6:00 PM A642

HI 212
America at Night

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Nights are different. Throughout American history, nighttime has been more fun, dangerous, and revealing of our unconscious. Learn about electric light and its historical consequences: 24-hour manufacturing, new leisure activities, changes in sexual and gender practices. Learn to help people suffering common afflictions of the night: depression, addiction, isolation.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35262 35A W 6:30–9:20 PM A306

HI 213
Crime, Police, and Prisons in American History

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

What should be illegal, and who should decide? How should societies police and punish lawbreakers? Students learn the history of crime, police, punishment, and rehabilitation over three centuries, focusing on theories of crime and policing, racism, civil rights, sex, drugs, and the rise and fall of violent crime.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34577 301 R 2:10–5:00 PM B307

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MA 41
Geometry and Probability Skills

1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00

For Toy Design students. This course helps students develop the fundamental computational skills required for MA 241. Co-requisite(s): MA 241

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
2029 301 T 11:10 AM–Noon B825

MA 80
Fundamentals of Mathematics

4.0 credits
In state $1,196.00 Out of state $3,616.00

This is a basic mathematics course with an emphasis on applications. This course reviews such topics as fractions, percents, decimals, ratios and proportions, rounding and estimating, measurement systems, linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations. It is designed to provide the necessary skills for credit-bearing mathematics and sciences courses. Prerequisite(s): SAT scores of 530 or above will not require this course. ACT scores of 23 and above will not require this course.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4446 35A M, T, W 9:10 AM–1:00 PM B824
4763 35B M, T, W 9:10 AM–2:00 PM B824
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31026 35A T 6:30–8:20 PM C808
31026 35A R 6:30–8:20 PM C808

MA 81
Mathematical Literacy

4.0 credits
In state $1,196.00 Out of state $3,616.00

In this group-work-based course, students integrate fluency with numbers, proportional reasoning, data interpretation, algebraic reasoning, and communicating quantitative information through group problem-solving and class discussions. Problems are drawn from the areas of citizenship, personal finance, and medical literacy. Students will use a scientific calculator. This course satisfies the Mathematics Proficiency requirement. It is an alternate to MA 080 Basic Mathematics. Prerequisite(s): SAT scores of 530 or above will not require this course. ACT scores of 23 and above will not require this course.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32560 301 W 3:10–5:00 PM A642
32560 301 M 3:10–5:00 PM A644
35168 303 W 12:10–2:00 PM A684
35168 303 M 12:10–2:00 PM A643

MA 142
Geometry and the Art of Design

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A contemporary primer of geometric topics that expand the concepts of shape and space, this course presents some of the established and emerging ways geometry can provide tools and insights for artists and designers. Included are a variety of visual phenomena such as fractals, knots, mazes, symmetry, and the golden ratio. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4447 OL1 ONLINE    
4448 OL2 ONLINE    
4463 OL3 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29297 OL1 ONLINE    
27287 301 F 1:10–4:00 PM C812

MA 145
Math, Paper, Scissors

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Using a variety of puzzles and problems, students will explore the mathematics that emerges from paper folding and cutting. Students will learn to build models, analyze algebraic and geometric relationships, make conjectures, and develop proofs with paper. Applications in fashion, product design, and technology will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34353 301 R 9:10 AM–Noon C810

MA 153
Programming and Mobile Apps

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course is an introduction to programming for mobile apps. Through visual programming tools, students learn to build mobile apps and control all aspects of the application. Computer science concepts are introduced to provide a complete understanding of the programming process. No previous programming experience is required. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35269 OL1 ONLINE    
32779 301 M 11:10 AM–2:00 PM C309C

MA 161
Mathematical Ideas

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Provides an overview of the historic, heuristic, and visual dimensions of mathematics. Includes the golden ratio, fractal geometry, sets and groups, logic and circuits, Euler diagrams, number theory, and discrete math. (G2: Mathematics) Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33762 OL1 ONLINE    
35171 301 T 9:10 AM–Noon A684

MA 222
Statistical Analysis

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Studies the principles and methods of statistical analysis including probability distributions, sampling distributions, error of estimate, significance tests, correlation and regression, chi-square, and ANOVA. Introduces the use of the computer to store, manipulate, and analyze data. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4450 OL1 ONLINE    
4451 OL2 ONLINE    
4452 OL3 ONLINE    

MA 231
Precalculus

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This traditional precalculus course introduces students to math concepts for a wide variety of applications. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; analytic geometry; and trigonometry. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35176 OL1 ONLINE    
35175 301 M 9:10 AM–Noon C808

MA 300
The Mathematics of Financial Life Management

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze select topics in personal finance. Includes exploration into annuity analysis, regression methods, and time series analysis. Application areas involve managing credit cards, paying back student loans, and choosing a stock. Uses computers to analyze and interpret financially based data. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4847 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33194 OL1 ONLINE    
31118 85A T 6:30–8:20 PM B825
31118 85A R 6:30–8:20 PM C814

MA 331
Calculus

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course provides an introduction to basic differential calculus. Students will study techniques of differentiation including the product rule, quotient rule, general power rule, chain rule. There is an emphasis on applications rather than rigorous mathematical proofs. The exponential and logarithmic functions, along with elementary differential equations will show a direct connection to the physical world. Prerequisite(s): MA 231

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33648 801 M 12:10–3:00 PM B825

PC 151
Global Power and Politics

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course is designed to give students an understanding of world politics by examining historical and current events and issues. It explores topics of international relations: origins of wars, conditions for peace, and conflicts over wealth and resources. Students will learn how international actors interact with each other. Formerly SS 151.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34790 OL1 ONLINE    
34781 301 R 9:10 AM–Noon A336

PC 354
Comparative Political Systems

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course is designed to provide a comparative study of political systems with a global perspective. It compares political ideologies, institutions, and processes in democracies and in various types of authoritarian regimes. The course also explores how these political systems manifest themselves in different types of regimes and intersect with important issues of the 21st century. Comparative Political Systems is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of the major issues associated with different political systems in the world. Formerly SS 354.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5009 OL1 ONLINE    
5017 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34850 OL1 ONLINE    
34851 OL2 ONLINE    

PC 356
Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course provides an analytical framework for understanding Asia’s diversity, complexity, and dynamics. The students will learn about Asia and its moves toward modernity by focusing on shifts in ideology, geopolitics, culture, and economic systems. Students will develop their knowledge and critical perspective about “Asia” in the transnational context. Formerly SS 356.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34855 OL1 ONLINE    

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PE 100
Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course introduces students to theory and techniques of dance movement therapy (DMT). Students learn the integrative health effects of DMT on mind, body, and emotions. They are introduced to the fundamentals of creative arts therapy with an emphasis on the core dance aesthetic. Course practicums introduce students to DMT techniques that foster new perspectives of dance as a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth and as a viable approach toward managing stress and nurturing mental and physical health. (G6: The Arts)

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33768 301 R 9:10 AM–11:00 AM BBX28
33768 301 R 11:10 AM–1:00 PM C515

PE 111
Modern Dance

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00

Introduces the fundamentals of modern dance through the development of dance technique and comprehension of rhythm. Elements of dance composition are introduced and provide students with an opportunity to create individual work.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35324 301   11:10 AM–1:00 PM BBX28

PE 141
Fitness Training

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00

Students focus on the progressive development of the four components of physical fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance (through weight-room training and calisthenics), cardiovascular endurance, and fitness.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35311 301   11:10 AM–1:00 PM AAX39

PE 143
Yoga I

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00

Students learn the basic yoga practices, including relaxation, postures, breathing, concentration, meditation, and positive thinking. Nutrition is also discussed.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
22059 301 T 11:10 AM–1:00 PM BBX28

PE 148
Mat Pilates

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00

This introductory course is based on the work of Joseph Pilates and focuses on movements and exercises devoted to strengthening the core or foundational muscles of the body. Pilates enhances athletic performance by developing core stability, balance, and coordination.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33022 301 T 11:10 AM–1:00 PM AAX39

PE 149
Meditation I

1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

This course focuses on the benefits of meditation in everyday life. Students learn the history, theory, and practice of meditation, as well as how to develop and personalize their own meditation practice. This course is appropriate for physically challenged students.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34425 OL1 ONLINE    

PE 216
History of Ballet and Modern Dance

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course surveys two major styles of Western dance—ballet and modern dance—from the perspective of the creative process and cultural history. Through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, students study thematic ideas that shape the way we see, create, and think about dance. No prior dance training is necessary. (G6: The Arts)

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
28737 301 M 12:10–3:00 PM A312

PE 217
Popular Urban Dance Past and Present

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, students explore the conceptual underpinnings and political dynamics of popular urban dance. No prior dance training is necessary.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29905 OL1 ONLINE    

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PL 211
Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduction to practical techniques for evaluating, criticizing, and defending arguments using ordinary English. Both deductive and inductive reasoning are considered, and how to recognize fallacies is emphasized. Stresses techniques for producing good arguments of many types. (G7: Humanities)

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
27753 OL1 ONLINE    
35200 OL2 ONLINE    

PL 300
Business Ethics

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course introduces students to basic ethical principles and concepts used to evaluate business practices. Students will learn about the purpose of a corporation, the significance of accountability and transparency in business, the idea of corporate social responsibility, the consequences of globalization, the impact of corporations on the environment, and job discrimination.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4467 OL1 ONLINE    

PL 431
Philosophy: Ethics

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

An introduction to philosophy in general and to ethics in particular. Philosophy is presented as an ongoing activity with emphasis on providing students with logical and conceptual tools for dealing with real-world situations. The course is oriented toward the development of the student's ability to use reason to evaluate arguments, particularly ethical arguments.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4468 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
27213 OL1 ONLINE    
27214 OL2 ONLINE    
2221 801 R 2:10–5:00 PM D211

PY 131
General Psychology

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5000 OL1 ONLINE    
5001 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34757 OL1 ONLINE    
34758 OL2 ONLINE    
34973 309 R 2:10–5:00 PM C513

PY 206
Psychology of Consumer Behavior

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students explore the many facets of individual consumer decision-making and behavior, including interpersonal, social, and societal factors that guide and predict behavior. Globalization and culture are emphasized throughout as essential considerations. Topics include consumer well-being, psychological distance, consumer neuroscience, emotions, identity-signaling behavior, status consumption, scarcity, privacy, and ethical consumption. Formerly SS 206. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34805 35A W 6:30–9:20 PM A684

PY 231
Personality

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Emphasizes normal personality development as viewed from a variety of perspectives, including social, educational, biological, and psychodynamic factors. Students apply these psychological principles to problems of everyday living and gain an understanding of both normal and deviant reactions to life events Prerequisite(s): PY 131

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5006 OL1 ONLINE    

PY 232
Developmental Psychology

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Studies the development of psychological, emotional, social, and biological processes from prenatal stage and birth to maturity. Emphasis is on critical stages in development as well as application of psychological principles to everyday situations. Formerly SS 232. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34807 301 W 12:10–3:00 PM E621

PY 237
Industrial Psychology

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. Formerly SS 237.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34737 OL1 ONLINE    

PY 334
The Psychology of Color

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Examines the importance of color and its influences on behavior. Topics include the biological and perceptual characteristics of color, fundamental color research, societal and cultural influences on the meanings and uses of color, adaptations of color in both natural and manmade environments, and the interaction between personality and color. Special attention is given to the application of color in both industry and everyday life. Formerly SS 334. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34837 801 T 9:10 AM–Noon D211
34838 802 W 2:10–5:00 PM D505

PY 336
Psychology for Sustainability

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students explore the psychological relationship between humans and their natural and built environments to gain insight into environmental and social problems and generate solutions. Topics include conscious and unconscious influences on human behavior, social norms and influence, the role of contingencies, the neurotoxic effects of pollution, and environmental racism. Formerly SS 336.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34970 801 R 9:10 AM–Noon B303

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SC 32
Color Science Laboratory

1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00

This lab offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the various topics covered in SC 332. State-of-the-art equipment is used to perform spectrophotometric and colorimetric analysis of samples prepared using paints, dyes, filters, colored lights, and colored papers to explore the relationship between color and light, the principles of additive and subtractive color mixing, and instrumentation-based color matching. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section). Co-requisite(s): SC 332

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
24128 85A M 6:30–8:20 PM C816

SC 102
Climate Change

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Presents elements of climate and climate change. Includes the basic components of meteorology such as weather variables, energy exchanges, greenhouse gases, and the water content in the atmosphere. Addresses anthropogenic, naturally occurring forces, and solar influences in climate change. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32742 301 W 10:10 AM–2:00 PM C814

SC 103
Environmental Justice Through the Lens of Chemistry

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

In this course, a descriptive (bio)chemical approach will explore environmental chemistry, and further students' understanding of ethics, social injustice, and sustainability. Selected case studies of environmental injustice, including industrial processes, their environmental impacts, the safety of consumer products, will set a context for their learning and understanding of science. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35271 OL1 ONLINE    
34311 301 R 3:10–6:00 PM C810

SC 111
Introduction to the Physical Sciences

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Presents basic principles of chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences with emphasis on understanding the physical world. Includes theoretical concepts as well as applications. Illustrated by suitable lecture demonstrations. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33373 OL1 ONLINE    
2270 301 R 2:10–5:00 PM C808

SC 112
Earth Science

3.5 credits
In state $770.00 Out of state $2,313.50
Online: In state $822.50 Out of state $2,366.00

The historical development, current research, and fundamental principles associated with meteorology, geology, and astronomy are studied. Trips to research and field sites are included. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4459 OL1 ONLINE    
4460 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
26432 OL1 ONLINE    
2275 301 T 9:10 AM–1:00 PM C810

SC 121
Introduction to Biological Science

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Examines the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on molecular, cell, and organismal biology. Biotic diversity, evolution, and genetics are also presented. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
4461 OL1 ONLINE    
4462 OL2 ONLINE    
4464 OL3 ONLINE    
4990 35A M, T, W 9:10 AM–12:45 PM C318
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
28261 OL1 ONLINE    
22185 301 M 2:10–5:00 PM C812

SC 122
Field Biology

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Covers the major principles of biology by studying organisms and their interrelationships in natural settings. Emphasis is given to habitats within New York City. Laboratory sessions, a weekend field trip, and visits to wildlife refuges, botanical gardens, and parks are included. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32787 301 W 1:10–5:00 PM C808

SC 132
Color Science for Photography

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This color science course focuses on topics that are relevant to photography majors, including digital color and light. Weekly laboratory exercises provide students with hands-on experience with the technologies of color analysis and formation. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33400 301 W 11:10 AM–1:00 PM C816
33400 301 T 11:10 AM–1:00 PM C816

SC 202
The True Cost: A Product’s Life Cycle and the Science of Sustainability

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students use key concepts in physical science to explore pathways to global sustainable development. Students perform a life-cycle assessment to assess the environmental impact of a product, suggest improvements, and analyze strategies to support upwards of 7.5 billion people within boundaries that define a “safe operating system” for humanity. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
33378 301 T 11:10 AM–1:00 PM C408
33378 301 R 11:10 AM–1:00 PM A642

SC 203
Disease Ecology in a Changing World

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students learn ecology and evolution through the lens of infectious diseases, which are of increasing urgency in the modern world, and central to many current and historical social and political topics. Through lectures, readings, labs, guest speakers, and creative projects, students learn about what causes disease, how diseases emerge and spread, how humans respond to disease with medicine and technology, and how anthropogenic changes to our environment are impacting the risk and spread of disease. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
31618 301 T 9:10 AM–Noon A321B

SC 206
Chemistry and Art of Natural Dye

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students use key concepts in chemistry to explore the science and art of natural dye techniques. This course explores the historical impact and current realities of the ancient science and art of dyeing with plants, minerals, and insects, with application to emerging materials and technologies for sustainable textiles. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35322 301 M 12:10–2:00 PM C502
35322 301 M 2:10—5:00 PM C804

SC 253
Ecology and Environmental Problems

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduces principles and applications of ecosystem, community, and population ecology, with particular emphasis on the effects of human activities on the natural environment. Current problems in acidification, conservation biology, desertification, global climate change, habitat destruction, ozone depletion, waste management, and pollution are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
32565 OL1 ONLINE    
25758 301 T 2:10–5:00 PM C812

SC 326
Human Nutrition

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Studies the basic principles of nutritional science, including the relationships between health, disease, and special nutritional requirements. History, fads, and fallacies of nutrition are covered. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section).

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
29486 OL1 ONLINE    
23806 801 T 2:10–5:00 PM C814

SC 332
Color and Light

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

The basic principles of color science, including color measurement and color reproduction, are examined. Emphasis is on the physical basis of color: the relation between color and light, the interaction of light and matter, and the physics of light. Among the topics covered are color vision, color in art and nature, color imaging, light sources, CIE, colorimetric analysis, color matching, and quality control. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): Mathematical proficiency (see beginning of Science section). Co-requisite(s): SC 032

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
24129 85A R 6:30–9:20 PM C812

SO 171
Introductory Sociology

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5004 OL1 ONLINE    
5005 OL2 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34794 OL1 ONLINE    
34795 OL2 ONLINE    

SO 208
Fashion and Food

3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course considers how fashion and food influence social norms, identities, and power dynamics. By examining the cultural, historical, economic, political, and sociological dimensions of each practice, students learn about ways in which fashion and food intersect, influence one another, and relate to social dynamics and processes.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
35264 301 W 9:10 AM–Noon N806

SO 376
Clothing and Society

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course examines the development of dress, adornment, and appearance as a nonverbal mode of communication and explores the meaning of clothing and fashion in the U.S. Formerly SS 376.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34864 OL1 ONLINE    
34862 801 M 12:10–3:00 PM D442

SO 379
Sociology of the Digital Era

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course explores the impact of digital information and communication technologies (ICT’s) in everyday life. Students examine how digital ICT’s have transformed social relations, social structures, identity formation processes, and cultural, political, and economic practices.

Summer
CRN Section Day Time Location
5019 OL1 ONLINE    
Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34867 OL1 ONLINE    

SO 386
Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective

3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course explores youth subcultures, in relation to gender, race, and class identity. Students are introduced to various case studies of youth subcultures around the world, including Goth, Punk, and Lolita, and analyze how their values, norms, attitudes, and beliefs are reflected in their styles. Formerly SS 386.

Fall
CRN Section Day Time Location
34870 OL1  ONLINE    

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