Liberal Arts

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Dates

Summer 1: May 30–July 5

Summer 2: July 10–August 3

Fall: August 28–December 20

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EN 121 English Composition
EN 202 Women Write New York City
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
EN 272 Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
EN 274 Voices of Civil Rights in American History
EN 279 Women's Writing: 1900 - Present
HA 112 History of Western Art and Civilizaion: Renaissance to the Modern Era
HA 204 History of East Asian Costume
HA 243 History of Photography
HA 331 Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
HI 202 U.S. History: Civil War - Present
HI 208 American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
IT 111 Elementary Italian
IT 112 Italian II
MA 80 Fundamentals of Mathematics
MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design
MA 300 The Mathematics of Financial Life Management
PL 211 Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
PL 431 Philosopy: Ethics
SC 121 Introduction to Biological Science
SC 253 Ecology and Environmental Problems
SC 326 Human Nutrition
SP 111 Spanish I
SP 112 Spanish II
SS 131 General Psychology
SS 151 Global Power and Politics
SS 171 Introductory Sociology
SS 201 Contemporary Issues in Economics
SS 231 Personality
SS 237 Industrial Psychology
SS 374 Cross-Cultural Studies
SS 378 Asian Global Popular Culture
SS 379 Sociology of the Digital Era
SS 385 Social Psychology

EN 121
English Composition
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G1: Basic Communication) Prerequisite(s): college-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)

EN 202
Women Write New York City
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course examines womens contributions to the creation of NYC as literary construct through analysis of their writings on literature, art and activism. Students will engage the city as literary landscape by visiting spaces and attending events in correlation with the works we study to create their own writing. (G6: The Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 245
Intercultural Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is designed to examine the relationship between culture and communication. Students will explore cultural patterns, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural expressions in intercultural interactions. Course content is selected to balance theory and research in intercultural communication with the application of this information to intercultural encounters. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 272
Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students read and interpret literary texts in order to understand the evolution of America’s self-images since the Civil War. They explore the cultural context of particular works and how identity manifests itself in literature. Themes examined include regional and ethnic diversity between 1865 and World War I; modernism and expatriation in a context of alienation, loss of faith, and new scientific questions between 1918 and World War II; the civil rights and women’s movements through 1980; and multiculturalism, postmodernism, and the implications of technological development and globalization in the last 20 years. (G7: Humanities; G10: American History) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 274
Voices of Civil Rights in American History
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in the history of the United States. Students study civil rights speeches and the political, social, and cultural events that surrounded them. Speeches are analyzed using Aristotle’s logic, emotion, and ethics. (G10: American History) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 279
Women’s Writing: 1900 - Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

HA 112
History of Western Art and Civilizaion: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Critical study of the history of Western art and civilization from the early Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Illustrated lectures explore painting, sculpture, and architecture in relation to pertinent religious, political, economic, and social conditions. (G5: Western Civilization; G7: Humanities)

HA 204
History of East Asian Costume
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Survey of East Asian costume focusing on ancient through modern works of art in which traditional or regional dress is represented, and on surviving examples of dress and accessories. Material is studied within the context of art history along with socio-political changes and encounters with outside influences in different periods. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations).

HA 243
History of Photography
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G7: Humanities)

HA 331
Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

An introduction to the interpretation of visual art in relation to international historical developments, with emphasis on late twentieth- and twenty-first-century art. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): HA 112

HI 202
U.S. History: Civil War - Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

An introduction to American history, this course moves from a brief view of American geography, economics, and government to a more focused examination of the social, political, and economic experience from the Civil War through the Cold War and to the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations. (G10: American History)

HI 208
American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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 21th Century, from the perspective of the design, manufacture, and consumption of fabric, fashion, and dress (G10: American History).

IT 111
Elementary Italian
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students with no background in Italian learn how to communicate with Italian-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Italian are established and Italian culture is introduced. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language)

IT 112
Italian II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Italian I and continue to study Italian culture. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the class. (G8: Foreign Language) Prerequisite(s): IT 111 or equivalent

MA 80
Fundamentals of Mathematics
4.0 credits
In state $880.00 Out of state $2644.00

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.

MA 142
Geometry and the Art of Design
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G2: Mathematics) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of mathematics section)

MA 300
The Mathematics of Financial Life Management
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

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. (G2: Mathematics) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

PL 211
Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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)

PL 431
Philosopy: Ethics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

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. (G7: Humanities)

SC 121
Introduction to Biological Science
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 253
Ecology and Environmental Problems
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 326
Human Nutrition
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

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): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SP 111
Spanish I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This introductory course enables students with no background in Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish are established and the cultures where Spanish is spoken are introduced. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language)

SP 112
Spanish II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Spanish I and continue to study the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Teacher-instructed multimedia language laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language) Prerequisite(s): SP 111 or equivalent

SS 131
General Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 151
Global Power and Politics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)

SS 171
Introductory Sociology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 201
Contemporary Issues in Economics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences). Prerequisite(s): SS 141

SS 231
Personality
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences) Prerequisite(s): SS 131

SS 237
Industrial Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 374
Cross-Cultural Studies
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the societies and cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of non-Western societies. Special attention is paid to the distinctive features of Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range and significance of cultural differences and will be prepared to adapt to these cultural differences as they move into international arenas. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations) Prerequisite(s): two introductory Social Sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, or SS 171) or approval of chairperson

SS 378
Asian Global Popular Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students examine the global production, consumption, and reproduction of popular culture products in Asian countries, such as Korea, Japan, and India. Cultural products such as films, television sitcoms, pop music, comic books, and animation from South and East Asian societies are examined from local and global perspectives, and analyzed using social scientific tools and methodologies. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations)

SS 379
Sociology of the Digital Era
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

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. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 385
Social Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Human behaviors such as aggression, prejudice, attraction, attitude formation, conformity, helping, and group processes are examined with particular emphasis on their current applications. (G4: Social Sciences) Prerequisite(s): SS 131