FALL 2012
ARTH101 D (4) – Form and Idea (W)(IG)(A)
Prof. J. King
TR 10-11:50 a.m.
The purpose of this honors course is to provide you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of how the arts, in the broad context, and the visual arts in particular serve mankind: why they are created, how various cultures have employed them, how they are constructed, how they affect us, and the value they have for enriching our lives. As an honor’s class, you will have additional opportunities for actual gallery and museum visitation as well as ample opportunity to discuss visual aesthetics and contemporary art.
An important aspect of this honors course will be the opportunity to actually experience relevant studio media; working with ceramics, carving stone, painting in watercolor, and creating a relief print. In addition, we will have an opportunity to actual experience the principles of architecture by constructing post and lintel and sprung arch constructions.
BIOH204 A1 (4) Biological Unity
Prof. Y. Hulathduwa
WF 8:30-9:50 a.m.
A study of cellular biology, emphasizing cell structure, metabolism, control mechanisms, and genetic systems of plants and animals. Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward biology lower core requirements. Must sign up for lab A2 or A3; co-requisites: CHE 152 and 153L.
BIOH204L A2 (0) Biological Unity Lab
Prof. Y. Hulathduwa
T 8-10:50 a.m.
Sign up for lecture BIOH204 A1.
BIOH204L A3 (0) Biological Unity Lab
Prof. Y. Hulathduwa
T 11 a.m. -1:50 p.m.
Sign up for lecture BIOH204 A1.
CHEH126 G (3) Chemistry and Society
Prof. K. Evans-Nguyen
MW 1-2:15 p.m.
Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and examines them in terms of real-world examples. This satisfies general curriculum distribution requirements. May be taken as a preparatory course for CHE 152 but is not applicable toward a chemistry major or minor. Prerequisite: MAT 150 or equivalent.
COMH220 G (4) Revolutions in and On TV (A)
Prof. P. Hillier
MWF 1-2:20 p.m.
Through a thematic and largely chronological approach, this class explores the revolutionary in relation to TV. The bulk of the course focuses on the people who pushed TV in new directions and the programs that directly challenged social norms. The course introduces students to the historical and ongoing revolutions in the technology of TV in addition to social, cultural and technological theory. Students will do close readings of TV “texts” and read key and classic works in the field of Television Studies. Fulfills Fine Arts/Humanities core requirements.
CRMH246 B (4) Death Penalty (W)
Prof. S. Brinkley
TR 8-9:50 a.m.
Few topics in America foster more heated debate than the death penalty. However, in the international community America stands alone as the only Western nation to actively utilize this form of punishment. This course will examine the death penalty from an American and an international perspective focusing upon the conflicting positions of abolition v. support and/or reinstatement. We will examine the philosophical rationale for and against the death penalty, its application and the impact that public attitude has on changes in capital punishment. Fulfills social sciences core requirements.
ECOH205 D (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
Prof. Stinespring
TR 10-11:15 a.m.
An introduction to aggregate economic analysis; use of the aggregate demand/aggregate supply model for the determination of output, employment, and prices; use of the production possibilities curve analysis to illustrate opportunity cost, and to show gains from trade applying the concept of comparative advantage; structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System, and conduct of monetary policy. Prerequisite: MAT 150 or higher.
FYWH 101 G (4) Writing and Inquiry
Prof: D. Reamer
MWF 1-2:10 p.m.
Invites students to explore questions and think of themselves as writers, constructing answers rhetorically in academic and community contexts.
FYWH 102 G (4) Writing and Research
Prof. W. Doyle
MWF 10-11:10 a.m.
Teaches the process of writing effective expository essays; includes extensive instruction and practice in research writing. Prerequisite: FYW 101 completed with a “C” or better.
FYWH 102 G2 (4) Writing and Research
Prof. K.Tillman
MWF 1-2:10 p.m.
Teaches the process of writing effective expository essays; includes extensive instruction and practice in research writing. Prerequisite: FYW 101 completed with a “C” or better.
GWAH100 D (4) Intro. to Government and World Affairs (NW) (IG)
Prof. R. Kerstein
TR 10-11:50 a.m.
Covers the essential elements of government and world affairs from a national and international perspective. Fulfills Social Sciences core requirements.
HISH102 G (4) WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
Prof. E. Littell-Lamb
MWF 1-2:10 p.m.
This course is a descriptive and analytical survey of world cultures from early river valley civilizations to 14th century, with an equal emphasis on civilizations in Asia, Africa the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Among the themes explored are the evolution of social inequalities in early societies, the importance of land and water trade routes as conveyors of civilizations, the influence of nomadic peoples on the spread of ideas and technologies, the reshaping of local cultures as Buddhism and Islam spread to Asia and Africa, and the importance of urban centers such as Alexandra, Baghdad, and Chang’an (China) as intellectual and cosmopolitan capitals before the “rise” of the West. Fulfills Social Sciences core requirements.
HISH292 D (4) Drama and Society in Periclean Athens and Elizabethan London (A) (IG)
Prof. T. Parissinen
TR 10-11:50 a.m.
Drama flourished in Periclean Athens and Elizabethan London, during sustained periods of dynamic political leadership, economic prosperity, and social growth. In both cases, drama evolved from longstanding public religious traditions—the ancient Greek revels in honor of Dionysius and the Christian medieval miracle and morality plays. Analogous themes emerge in the plays of these two periods: the power of Fate/God/gods and the limits of human aspiration; the nature of kingship; the roots of social and political corruption; and the role of women. This course will present the historical context for the drama of Periclean Athens and Elizabethan London and explore four masterworks from each period. Selected video versions of the plays will be shown. Fulfills social sciences core requirements.
HISH266 H (4) Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience in History, Literature and Film
Prof. T. Parssinen
TR 2-3:50 p.m.
From the mid-19th century to the present, immigration to America by peoples from Asia, Europe, and Latin America has demonstrated the continuing powerful draw of the “new world” and its “golden door.” The stories of these peoples—whether in history, fiction, or film—examine the motives for leaving homeland and family, the experience of newcomers, and the process of assimilation into an evolving American culture over time. While the stories have similarities in outline, there are significant cultural differences for each people. This course will examine the immigrant experience of the Chinese, the Jews, and the Mexicans, using a major work of history, a novel, and three films for each group. The course with begin with two additional films that depict the journey to America and examine the reasons why immigrants came and continue to come. Fulfills Social Sciences core requirements.
ITMH210 D (4) Managerial Statistics I
Prof. V. Jain
TR 10-11:50
An introductory course in business statistics. Topics include sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and probability distributions, normal distribution, sampling distributions, Interval estimation, one-sample tests and simple linear regression. A statistical software package is used to illustrate all methods and techniques. Prerequisites: MAT 160 and ITM 200.
MGTH330 F (4) Principles of Management
Prof. S. Steiner
TR 12-1:50 p.m.
This course studies the evolution and practice of the core management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. A strong emphasis on leadership skills is integrated into the course content to provide the student a framework to translate classroom theory and practice into individual and team performance in the accomplishment of organizational objectives. Prerequisites: FYW 101, FYW 102 and minimum GPA of 2.25 in 22 credits (6 of 8 Lower Core).
MGTH431 P (4) Practical Strategic Assessment
Prof. S. Steiner
TR 4-5:50 p.m.
This course focuses on the application of strategic management skills and the knowledge gained from prior coursework. Students analyze an organization’s situation, recognize strategic issues and make recommendations. The course utilizes a group project to challenge students’ skills in critical thinking, speaking, writing, teamwork, and the ability to apply theory to real-world situations. This integrative capstone
experience is required for all undergraduate business majors. Prerequisites: Senior standing, FIN 310, MGT 330 and MKT 300.
MKTH300 H (4) Principles of Marketing
Prof.: TBA
TR 2-3:50 p.m.
Studies the interacting business activities designed to plan, price, promote and distribute want-satisfying products and services to present and potential customers. Incorporates current developments in marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing activities. Prerequisites: FYW 101, BUS 101, ECO 204.
PHLH200 LN (4) Introduction to Philosophy
Prof. M. Arvan
TR 6-7:50 p.m.
This course is an introduction to philosophy. We will closely examine philosophical problems, looking both at classic texts and at more recent philosophical writings, paying close attention to reasons and argumentation. We will work our way toward a hot topic in current philosophy, covering background material that is needed for us to understand what is going on in the contemporary academic discussion. Expect it to be a challenging course. You will need to think. Fulfills Fine Arts/Humanities core requirements.
PSYH200 C (4) General Psychology
Prof. S. Hekkanen
MWF 10-11:10 a.m.
An introduction to the basic principles of psychology. Fulfills social sciences core requirements.
SOCH100 J (4) Introduction to Sociology (NW) (IG)
Prof. B. Friesen
MW 4-5:50 p.m.
An introduction to the structure, function and development of human societies. Emphasizes the nature and meaning of culture, socialization, personality, social institutions, social inequality and social change. Fulfills social sciences core requirements.
SPEH200 F (4) Oral Communication
Prof. C. Gurrie
TR 12-1:50 p.m.
Develops and improves the student's skills in critical thinking, rhetorical composition and delivery by exposure to speech types and situations that emphasize the arts of persuasion, argumentation, debate and problem-analysis. Skills include audience analysis, topic selection, structuring and organizing persuasive appeals and argumentative evidence, syllogistic reasoning, analytical methodologies, word usage, rhetorical flourish, vocal expressiveness, articulation and animation. Fulfills Fine Arts/Humanities core requirements.
THR292 D (4) Drama and Society in Periclean Athens and Elizabethan London (A) (IG)
Prof. T. Parissinen
TR 10-11:50 a.m.
Cross-listed with HISH292. See above for course description.
THRH275 D (4) The Dangerous Stage: Performance as Revolution (A) (IG)
Prof. G. Luter
TR 10-11:50 a.m.
This course explores the ways in which theatre has historically been used to advance political and social change. A range of radical plays from various eras will be studied for their revolutionary effect, including Euripides’ The Trojan Women, the oldest, and perhaps first, anti-war drama; Beaumarchais’ The Marriage of Figaro, a dramatic prelude to the French Revolution; 1930’s American agit-prop dramas, such as Odet’s Waiting for Lefty and production of The Living Newspapers by the WPA-funded Federal Theatre Project; Miller’s The Crucible; Anna Deavere
Smith’s Fires in the Mirror and Tony Kushner’s Angels in America. Also theatre companies that seek to challenge authority and speak for those who are denied equal voice in their communities are examined. The course will culminate in an experiential learning activity in which the students will create and perform theatre pieces in public, on-campus settings. We will study a range of international theatre collectives, concentrating on the developments of Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed, as well as expressionistic theatre, documentary theatre, and performance art. Fulfills Fine Arts/Humanities core requirements.
WRIH260 LN (4) Fiction Writing I (W) (A)
Prof. A. Colombe
TR 6-7:50 p.m.
Fiction Writing I investigates the basic elements of narrative, using literary fiction’s example of moving beyond the cliché into the machinery of good story-telling. With contemporary stories as a guide, students will write with specific narrative elements in mind (plot, character, setting, etc.) and then write a complete short story, practice editing and commenting, and then revising. Along the way, we’ll be looking into two other short forms: the short-short (and it’s relation to lyrical prose) and the fable. This course is presented in workshop and seminar style, with daily class participation and in-class writing required. At completion of the course, students will be able to better recognize the complex intersections of story elements and to match editing choices with a story’s purpose. Fulfills Fine Arts/Humanities core requirements.
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