Liberal Arts

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Winter: January 4–January 20, 2027
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• EC 141 Macroeconomics
• EC 200 Personal Finance
• EC 201 Contemporary Issues in Economics
• EC 242 Microeconomics
• EC 343 Labor Economics
• EC 345 Fundamentals of Finance for Fashion Industries
• EC 443 International Economics
• EC 445 Money and Banking
• EC 446 Economies of Latin America
• EL 130 College Literacy Strategies for Multilingual Students
• EL 131 College Literacy Strategies
• EL 150 Language, Literacy, and Artificial Intelligence
• EN 131 English Composition and Rhetoric
• EN 201 Organizational Communication
• EN 230 Martial Arts Cinema and Its Global Impact
• EN 231 Short Fiction
• EN 233 Poetry
• EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
• EN 251 Theater Arts
• EN 258 Introduction to Performance Studies
• EN 266 Screenwriting I
• EN 271 Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
• EN 322 Writing for Art and Design Professions
• EN 324 Writing on the Arts
• EN 335 Working Women in the United States: 1865 to Present
• EN 342 Argumentation and Persuasion
• EN 361 Creative Writing
• EN 363 Fiction Writing
• EN 364 Poetry Writing
• EN 365 Research Writing
• EP 311 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• EP 362 Introduction to Blockchain for Creative Businesses
• EP 363 Beauty Entrepreneurship
• EP 366 Corporate Entrepreneurship
• EP 368 Luxury Entrepreneurial Businesses: Building from Vision to Venture – Entrepreneurship
• EP 380A Special Topics in EP: Taylor Swift and the Art of Modern Entrepreneurship
• HA 111 History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
• HA 112 History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
• HA 115 Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450–1750
• HA 118 Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs, and Meanings
• HA 121 Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE–1000 CE
• HA 131 Global Modern Art 1750–1950
• HA 201 History of Fashion Photography
• HA 202 Feminist Art Histories, Theories, and Practices
• HA 215 History of Menswear in Europe and North America
• HA 217 History of Avant-Garde Film
• HA 218 Art and Myth in the Classical World
• HA 220 History of Interior Design: The Modern Interior as Space and Image
• HA 232 Dada and Surrealism
• HA 243 History of Photography
• HA 245 Art of the United States
• HA 302 Global Baroque
• HA 305 History of 20th-Century Textile Design
• HA 331 Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
• HA 344 European Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
• HA 346 History of 20th-Century Fashion in Europe and the U.S.
• HE 102 Stress Management
• HI 208 American History Through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
• MA 80 Fundamentals of Mathematics
• MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design
• MA 153 Programming and Mobile Apps
• MA 161 Mathematical Ideas
• MA 222 Statistical Analysis
• MA 231 Precalculus
• MA 300 The Mathematics of Financial Life Management
• PC 151 Global Power and Politics
• PC 354 Comparative Political Systems
• PC 356 Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
• PE 111 Modern Dance
• PE 149 Meditation I
• PL 211 Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
• PL 300 Business Ethics
• PL 431 Philosophy: Ethics
• PY 131 General Psychology
• PY 206 Psychology of Consumer Behavior
• PY 237 Industrial Psychology
• PY 385 Social Psychology
• SC 32 Color Science Laboratory
• SC 103 Environmental Justice Through the Lens of Chemistry
• SC 111 Introduction to the Physical Sciences
• SC 112 Earth Science
• SC 121 Introduction to Biological Science
• SC 253 Ecology and Environmental Problems
• SC 326 Human Nutrition
• SC 332 Color and Light
• SO 171 Introductory Sociology
  

EC 141
Macroeconomics
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

EC 200
Personal Finance
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

This course introduces terminology, concepts, and practices of personal finance: the financial planning process, consumer loans, home ownership, saving for retirement, time value of money, interest compounding, inflation, risk diversification, behavioral finance, mutual funds, bonds, and stocks. Tools to evaluate financial decisions at different stages of life are provided. Formerly SS 200.

EC 201
Contemporary Issues in Economics
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

EC 242
Microeconomics
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

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

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

EC 443
International 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

Reviews the origins of modern international economic theory and discusses present patterns of trade and finance, including the balance of payments and its economic effects, exchange rates, international commodity agreements, and tariff policies. Includes an analysis of the relationship between international economics and current U.S. economic problems. Formerly SS 443. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

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

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

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EL 130
College Literacy Strategies for Multilingual Students
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course helps multilingual students develop effective strategies for reading and writing complex texts while improving their English language proficiency. Students will analyze and compose texts of different genres, paying careful attention to audience and purpose when reading and writing. They will also reflect upon how strategies learned in class can apply to other contexts.

EL 131
College Literacy Strategies
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course helps students develop effective processes and strategies for reading and writing complex texts. Students will analyze and compose texts of different genres, paying careful attention to audience and purpose when reading and writing. They will also reflect upon how strategies learned in class can apply to other contexts.

EL 150
Language, Literacy, and Artificial Intelligence
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

This course examines how language and literacy practices intersect with emerging AI technologies. Students will develop critical reading and analysis skills as they explore the social, cultural, and political implications of reading, writing, and speaking in an AI-mediated world.

EN 131
English Composition and Rhetoric
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

EN 201
Organizational Communication
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

EN 230
Martial Arts Cinema and Its Global Impact
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course introduces representational martial arts films, directors, and stars from around the world to investigate the transformation, diversification, ongoing appeal, and globalization of this evolving genre. Close attention will be paid to formal and stylistic aspects of films in terms of their historical, transnational, and sociocultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 231
Short Fiction
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

Short Fiction provides an introduction to distinctive features of short stories by diverse authors from around the world. Students read, analyze, discuss, and write about stories across historical periods and cultural contexts to critically examine different modes of storytelling, narrative techniques, themes, points of view, and styles. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 233
Poetry
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

EN 236
Major Writers of the Western World
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

EN 251
Theater Arts
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

Focuses on appreciation of the theater through the study of dramatic art as it evolves from page to stage. Students study the relationship of drama text to performance through reading, acting exercises, and theater attendance. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 258
Introduction to Performance Studies
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course provides an overview of the field of performance studies, studying its interdisciplinary history (ethnography, queer theory, visual art) through analysis of societal structures and enactment in performance-based activities. By analyzing, attending, and creating performance, students come to understand how performance constructs spectacle and everyday life. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 266
Screenwriting I
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

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

EN 271
Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

EN 322
Writing for Art and Design Professions
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 explore writing as an essential component of professional practice in creative industries. Students engage with writing to share their artistic vision/design philosophy, to realize collaborative projects, and to create social impact within and beyond the field(s) of art and design. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent and any additional EN course

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 students’ work. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 335
Working Women in the United States: 1865 to 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

A survey of U.S. history and literature through the lens of working women’s lives and experiences. Students learn the contexts of women’s struggle—as well as their contributions—in shaping America as they fought for social and economic justice. Class and racial differences along with political, social, cultural, and technological changes will be examined. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 342
Argumentation and Persuasion
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

This course examines persuasion, emphasizing its role in shaping attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors. Students study major theories, analyze audiences, and design and deliver evidence-based persuasive speeches. They evaluate messages for credibility and ethics, practice refutation, and apply verbal, nonverbal, and visual techniques to enhance persuasiveness. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

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

This course introduces students to imaginative writing across genres. Students read as writers and compose in at least two genres—creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, and/or poetry—moving from craft exercises to polished work. In a workshop setting, they discuss works in progress, apply feedback through revision, and reflect on their writing process. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

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

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

EN 365
Research 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 this course, students will develop a research project of their own choosing. They will find, collect, and analyze data using primary and secondary research methods, ultimately communicating their findings to their intended audience. Students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their academic careers and professional lives. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EP 311
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and its applicability to the creative arts. It examines some of the legends of the industry and identifies the characteristics necessary for achieving success as an entrepreneur. It reviews today’s creative arts and business landscape and introduces students to the significance of entrepreneurship and its opportunistic position at the cutting edge of this industry.

EP 362
Introduction to Blockchain for Creative Businesses
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

Students understand and utilize blockchain technology, including how it applies to creative-based businesses and entrepreneurship. Using the tools of entrepreneurship and innovation, they develop concepts for new business opportunities in creative fields, products, and ventures. The fundamentals of blockchain and digital assets, applied to new and innovative business opportunities and ventures for the creative industries, are covered.

EP 363
Beauty Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

This course is cross-listed with CM 363 and is for CFM and EP major students or Creative Entrepreneurship minor students with approval of the entrepreneurship minor coordinator. This course provides a dynamic forum for students to identify new opportunities in the fragrance, cosmetics, and toiletries industries to create innovative business ideas and product concepts. Students will develop the skills and the materials necessary to launch ideas in the beauty entrepreneurship space, turning them into viable new business ventures.

EP 366
Corporate Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

This course focuses on understanding corporate entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation: the practice of employing entrepreneurship skills and methodology within an organization. We will learn how companies develop new initiatives and projects. Students develop a new initial concept in an established company setting and work through the innovation process.

EP 368
Luxury Entrepreneurial Businesses: Building From Vision to Venture – Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

Students gain an overview of the strategies and challenges of launching new and innovative luxury businesses. Upon completing this course, students will understand the key characteristics and steps of building and developing new luxury opportunities that are both innovative and timeless, to create new ventures and innovate in luxury.

EP 380A
Special Topics in EP: Taylor Swift and the Art of Modern Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

Taylor Swift is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. Explore strategies behind her success as a singer, songwriter, and performer. Analyze how Swift’s innovative business models have created the “Swift Economy,” driving customer loyalty and impacting multiple industries. Learn her approach to merchandising and engagement. Swift’s influence extends beyond music, shaping a community.

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HA 111
History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 112
History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 115
Crossroads: Global Art and Its Histories, 1450–1750
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course introduces global art histories between 1450 and 1750 through a diverse and inclusive lens. Students engage critically with the impact of trade, religion, and colonization on art, identity, politics, and societal values with focus on perspectives from Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.

HA 118
Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs, and Meanings
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

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.

HA 121
Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE–1000 CE
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

Students examine the art and civilization of the ancient to medieval eastern Mediterranean (including western Asia) from a non-Western perspective. Illustrated lectures and discussions survey the cultures, societies, and arts of the great urban centers of antiquity up to the Crusades.

HA 131
Global Modern Art 1750–1950
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 201
History of Fashion Photography
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

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

HA 202
Feminist Art Histories, Theories, and Practices
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 215
History of Menswear in Europe and North America
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

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

HA 217
History of Avant-Garde Film
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 224. This course is a survey of major moments in avant-garde film from 1895 to the present. Through readings and discussions, students explore theories of avant-gardism and study how such films are expressions of the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of their production. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course or FI 111

HA 218
Art and Myth in the Classical World
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

Illustrated lectures examine the Greek myths—and their depiction in Greek and Roman art—in relation to their social and religious contexts.

HA 220
History of Interior Design: The Modern Interior as Space and Image
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

This course studies the history of modern interior design as space (real, built form that was physically inhabited) and image (an ideal image or place). Emphasizing historical contexts and critical theory, it explores the ways meaning has been ascribed to modern interior design from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. With a focus on the development of modern design in Europe and the U.S, the class recognizes the key role of various international cultural traditions that influenced the modern design movement, and addresses the global dissemination of modern design. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

HA 232
Dada and Surrealism
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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

HA 243
History of Photography
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 245
Art of the United States
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

HA 302
Global Baroque
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00
Online: In-state $942.00 Out-of-state $2,757.00

Course surveys 17th-century art from Europe and beyond, emphasizing the political, social, and cultural transformations of the period and their long-term effects on our modern society. It examines works in various mediums, which are representative of the different artistic tendencies coexisting at the time and unified under the term Baroque. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

HA 305
History of 20th-Century Textile Design
3.0 credits
In-state $897.00 Out-of-state $2,712.00

A survey of textile pattern design for dress and furnishings from the late 19th century to the present, with an emphasis on its relation to modern and postmodern art and its contexts and with a focus on Europe and the United States. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

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

HA 344
European Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
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 surveys the history of fashion in Europe from antiquity to the early 20th century in the context of the history of art and design. The historical evolution of fashionable dress for men and women since the Renaissance is emphasized, by means of illustrated lectures, readings, and visits to The Museum at FIT and other institutions with costume collections and exhibitions. Prerequisite(s): HA 112 or HA 115 or HA 118

HA 346
History of 20th-Century Fashion in Europe and the U.S.
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 covers the history of fashionable dress during the 20th century, in the context of the history of art and design, with emphasis on leading fashion designers and their connections and collaborations with fine and decorative artists in Europe and the United States. The development of new global fashion centers during the last quarter of the century is also included. Prerequisite(s): Any HA Course

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HE 102
Stress Management
1.0 credits
In-state $240.00 Out-of-state $720.00
Online: In-state $255.00 Out-of-state $735.00

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.

HI 208
American History Through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

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.

MA 142
Geometry and the Art of Design
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 153
Programming and Mobile Apps
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section).

MA 161
Mathematical Ideas
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 222
Statistical Analysis
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 231
Precalculus
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

PC 151
Global Power and Politics
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

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 provides a comparative study of political systems with a global perspective and explores how different types of regimes intersect with important issues of the 21st century. Special topics include colonialism, nationalism, political activism, and human rights. Formerly SS 354.

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.

PE 111
Modern Dance
1.0 credits
In-state $240.00 Out-of-state $720.00

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.

PE 149
Meditation I
1.0 credits
In-state $240.00 Out-of-state $720.00
Online: In-state $255.00 Out-of-state $735.00

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.

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PL 211
Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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 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.

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.

PY 131
General Psychology
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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. Formerly SS 131.

PY 206
Psychology of Consumer Behavior
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00

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

PY 237
Industrial Psychology
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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.

PY 385
Social Psychology
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 uses the tools and methodologies of behavioral science to explore how people think about, evaluate, and respond to their social experiences. Topics include person perception, the self, attitudes, emotions, socialization, groups, influence, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, altruism, cooperation, competition, aggression, prejudice, and discrimination. Formerly SS 385. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section). Corequisite(s): SC 332

SC 103
Environmental Justice Through the Lens of Chemistry
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

In this course, a descriptive (bio)chemical approach will explore environmental chemistry and further students’ understanding of ethics, social injustic, 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): mathematics proficiency

SC 111
Introduction to the Physical Sciences
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 112
Earth Science
3.5 credits
In-state $840.00 Out-of-state $2,520.00
Online: In-state $892.50 Out-of-state $2,572.50

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 121
Introduction to Biological Science
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 253
Ecology and Environmental Problems
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

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): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Science section) Corequisite(s): SC 032

SO 171
Introductory Sociology
3.0 credits
In-state $720.00 Out-of-state $2,160.00
Online: In-state $765.00 Out-of-state $2,205.00

Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it. Formerly SS 171.

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