2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ED 030 - Subject Matter Lab
This test preparation program provides Specific content and test-taking strategies for three of the MTEL subject matter tests required in Endicott Teacher Licensure programs: biology, early childhood, English, general curriculum (elementary), environmental science, history, mathematics, physical education, and vsual arts. Required of all students in teacher licensure programs.
(Cr: 0)
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BUS 327 - Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management includes the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, and measuring and improving supplier performance globally. Students will examine a complete overview of material flow from internal and external suppliers throughout the enterprise and to the end user. Topics include managing the comprehensive supply chain, procurement and strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, outsourcing, contract management, and negotiation.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 214 - Sustainable Tourism
A study of the underlying principles and practices in domestic and international tourism, this course includes issues that contribute to travel and tourism development. Focus is on the economic, social/cultural and ecological, impacts of tourism and how policy and planning play a role in creating sustainability in traditional and emerging markets.
(Cr: 3)
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ACC 325 - Tax Accounting
Provides a basic knowledge of the United States federal taxation system and its operation, including a fundamental understanding of the current law, principles and practice relating to taxation of individuals and other entities.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice
This course provides an overview of the use of information technology systems within the criminal justice community and examines the evolution of information technology in criminal justice, applied uses of today’s technology in criminal justice, and the integration of technology into police operations, court and prosecution services, and correctional administration. Students explore technologies and systems that criminal justice practitioners use and depend on every day including, but not limited to, database systems, analytical software, information sharing and communications interoperability, mapping and geo-spatial software; biometrics, and networking and information security services.
(Cr: 3)
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SST 301 - Terrorism Studies
This course investigates the context, causes, correlates, and consequences of the crime of terrorism from a broad range of academic perspectives. The individual, group, and organizational factors that motivate international and domestic terrorist groups to action are covered, in addition to common strategies designed to reduce the threat of terrorism and mitigate its effects on society. An interdisciplinary course, CJ350 references the distinct fields of history, political science, international studies, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, human services, and victimology.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 205 - The American Court System
An examination of the pre-adjudication and adjudication stages of the criminal process. The roles of the various participants in the criminal trial are also examined. Focus is on the manner in which the trial system works and the rules governing its operation.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 229 - The American West
Surveys the history of the American West from the pre-colonial era to the recent past. Topics include the Lewis and Clark expedition; the impact of westward expansion and government policies on Native Americans; the significance of the frontier in American history and culture; the building of the transcontinental railroad; the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; and the West in popular culture. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 227 - The Artist’s Sketchbook: Ideation to Integration
In this advanced course, students create a studio practice of drawing and working in the sketchbook format. Students explore materials, enhance their current drawing abilities, and develop an individual drawing aesthetic. Students build on this practice of observation and exploration, to develop concepts for larger-scale work. Two non-sketchbook works and a culminating companion sketchbook series serve as the culminating project, evidencing the transfer of ideation to form.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 106, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 350 - The Automobile in American Life
Touching on the history of American labor, technology, business, culture, cities, and design, this course examines how the automobile has revolutionized American society over the last century. The ways in which an American “car culture” changed social mores, created new leisure opportunities, and spurred the development of suburbs, roadside architecture, and auto-oriented institutions such as motels and strip malls are also explored. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 223 - The Bible as Literature
Introduces students to the Bible as a literary and historically grounded text. Emphasis is on the literary, ethical, political, philosophical, and theological uses of scripture by Jews and Christians. Topics include God and the problem of evil, slavery and freedom, prophecy and justice, history and historical context, gender and race, and law and ethics. Satisfies the Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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SP 310 - The Cinema of Spain (Offered in Spain)
An introduction to contemporary Spanish cinema, this course acquaints students with the historical and cultural contexts of Spanish film. Students explore and analyze the works and artistry of prominent Spanish filmmakers. The class is taught in Spanish with the goal of increasing fluency in Spanish.
(Cr: 3)
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DM 230 - The Contemporary Television Industry
An overview of the business side of television. The course covers the history and development of television as a mass medium. Students study economic, programming, and distribution models of the past and present and consider the future of the business in the digital world.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 320 - The Cultural History of Food
Survey concentrated on food and its historical impact on civilizations from prehistoric to present. An overview of the development of agricultural practices and their relationship to global and regional cuisine. Food as a cultural identifier, its role in commerce, and the advent of the restaurant are examined. Satisfies the World Culture General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy
Examining the philosophy of the municipal schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, students explore the “culture of childhood” and the images and potentials of the child within that culture. This course focuses on translating the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia into American culture and implementing Reggio-inspired practices into early childhood and elementary programs. Students learn how to facilitate learning experiences that encourage young children to explore, to wonder, to investigate, and to construct knowledge.
(Cr: 3)
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SOC 215 - The Family
A study of the American family in the process of adaptation and change: mate selection, commitment and marital adjustment, conflict resolution, singlehood, alternative lifestyles, dual-career marriages, parenthood, divorce, and the family in various stages of development.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 212 - The Global Ear: Introduction to Recording, Interviewing and Podcasting
This class explores the rapidly growing rich world of independently produced podcasts broadcast by scientists, storytellers, journalists, and amateur producers across the globe. Students learn techniques for recording clear, crisp audio as well as basic audio editing skills. The class also assists in producing and promoting podcast listening events. Approaches to interviewing (journalistic & ethnographic) are explored. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education and Writing Designated Core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 315 - The History and Appreciation of Wine
Students explore how wine is woven into modern day traditions and cultures, with its history dating back 8,000 years. French and American wines and the way they illustrate the larger differences in philosophies between Old and New World wines form a major focus of the course. The wine making process, viticulture, and market trends are also discussed. The sensory evaluation of wine is a
component of this course; consequently students must be 21 years of age.
Prerequisites & Notes
Age 21, senior class status, and permission of instructor. Course Fee: $50.00
(Cr: 3)
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HST 245 - The History of Modern China
This course is a survey of Chinese history from 1800 to the contemporary period. The course examines the experience and interpretation of the 1911 Revolution, the Nationalist Revolution, the Communist Revolution, and the Cultural Revolution. The course also considers the role of the West in China’s development, China’s place in the East Asian world, intellectual trends, economic transformation, the natural environment, and the dilemmas of modernity for Chinese governments, intellectuals, and working people. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 300 - The Juvenile Justice System
An examination of the underlying theory and operation of the juvenile justice system. Analysis of the procedures used to process an alleged juvenile delinquent through the justice system and the impact of juvenile delinquency on the general society is conducted. The course also focuses on the similarities and differences between the juvenile and the adult criminal justice system.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 205 - The Mathematics of Music
Students are introduced to the connections between mathematics and music, focusing on the analysis of the mathematical structure of sound, the mathematical models of the theory of the consonance, symmetry in Western music, and computer sound synthesis. Previous knowledge of musical notation is not required, some high school mathematics recommended. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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IST 215 - The New Europe
An overview of the historical development of European political and cultural identity from 1947 to present day. One of the major elements of the course is the study of common economic policies, as well as the introduction of the Euro and its impact on global relations. In addition, this course examines the future challenges presented by the growth of the European Union, its stability and the question of the European constitutional and institutional reforms. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 202 - The Novel
An examination of the novel, including its origins in the eighteenth century, the development of the form, and the themes and concerns that have given life to the genre from the 18th century to the present. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 310 - The Power of Play in the Classroom
This course explores the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative benefits of play in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Through interactive learning experiences, readings, and discussions, students examine the nature of play, its disappearance in our schools, and its importance in the development of the whole child. Students develop a rationale for play as a fundamental component of the curriculum, design developmentally appropriate learning environments, and create play-based learning experiences. Students explore the teacher’s role in observing, facilitating, and assessing play. Inclusive play-based intervention strategies for children with developmental delays are addressed.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 240 - The Rise of Rock and Roll
Critically examines rock and roll through case studies that illuminate important trends in the development and evolution of rock and roll as the dominant form of musical environment in the mid to late twentieth century.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 225 - The Salem Witch Trials
Explores the history of and myths surrounding the Salem witch trials, and, more generally, the politics of scapegoating. Readings, including trial transcripts, focus on the origin, development, and legacy of the trials, and on Puritanism, witchcraft, legal practices, and the status of women in colonial-era New England. Visits to local historical sites enhance understanding of the trials. The course also examines more recent witch-hunts and instances of hysteria associated with McCarthyism, AIDS, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Satisfies the Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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SM 350 - The Sport Enterprise
This course integrates the theories of finance, economics, and accounting with sport management concepts. Students study the diverse forms of sport ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility, and economic impact statements. Advanced topics include organizational budgets, financial strategies, and labor economics. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECN 201, ECN 202 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children
This course covers the history of child victimization as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, how the media treats child victimizations, and contemporary policies. The course focuses on child victimization in the United States, but also examines international victimization of children. The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of childhood victimization and the resources available to address it. The course is also intended to cultivate the knowledge and skills that allow students to critically evaluate representations of childhood victimization in a variety of contexts.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 105 - Theater Performance
In this course students are involved with the semester’s theater production in any of the following ways: acting, directing, producing, stage managing, set designing, lighting, sound, construction, technical work, pit orchestra, costumes, props. Students learn aspects of all of these skills. May be repeated up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the General Education elective requirement. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education elective requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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ART 402 - Theories and Methods of Art History
Studies the theoretical and methodological foundations of art history. Examines the growth of the field and critiques the underlying assumptions brought to bear on the study of the history of art. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 101, ART 102, and senior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling
This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in the theories and practices of counseling and psychotherapy in current use. Students learn from both a practical and theoretical perspective how the predominant theories in psychology apply in clinical casework along with gaining an understanding of the personal characteristics of effective counselors and psychotherapists and the ethical and multicultural issues they encounter.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least six credits in psychology.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 320 - Theories of Personality
Focus on the nature, theories, and methods of investigation of personality. Major theoretical perspectives are covered, including the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, and humanistic theories.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 201 - Theory and Practice in Coaching
The study of principles and concepts in coaching. Sport philosophy, psychology, motivation, sport management, and pedagogy are discussed and analyzed throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on fundamental instruction, practice organization, and understanding the problems/issues associated with coaching.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 303 - Theory and Research in Visual Design
Theories and practices of visual design are investigated within the ecological complex of population, technology, social organization, culture, and physical environment. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated Core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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AT 305 - Therapeutic Exercise
Introduction to basic theories and applications of exercise rehabilitation as they relate to orthopedic and sports injuries. Pathophysiological response to injury and basic evaluative skills form the foundation that allows students to design and implement exercise programs for specific sports injuries. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 203.
(Cr: 4)
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AT 307 - Therapeutic Modalities
Introduction to basic theories and applications as they relate to orthopedic and sports injuries. Physiologic behavior of pain and its effect on sports injury forms the foundation to understanding the effects of heat, cold, electrical stimulation currents, and other physical modalities. Includes lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 203.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 226 - Therapeutic Writing
This course allows students to develop and experience the use of free and creative writing approaches within a healing context. The relationship between writing and other creative and expressive arts therapy modalities are explored. Exercises include journaling, poetry, and autobiography. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated Core Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 110 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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EGR 330 - Thermodynamics
This course is focused on applications in engineering and covers the principles of thermodynamics and engineered systems such as heat exchangers, engines, chillers, and cooling towers. The class provides an overview of reaction equilibria for systems with chemical reactions, e.g. fuel cells.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHE 105.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 205 - Three-Dimensional Design
An introduction to the language of three dimensional experience. An investigation by means of studio projects of the concepts, principles and processes used to generate experientially effective, three-dimensional structures-in-space and structures-of-space. Different applications of principles of three dimensional design are considered, including package and product design, interiors, architecture, and landscaping.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 115 or ID 102, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 230 - Time-Based Art Media
This course addresses notions of the image/object and how meaning is alerted through the manipulation of time. Thecourse provides an introduction to the basic practices of time-based art and media; including animation, sound, video, and performance, with emphasis on narrative, planning of action, and sequencing of images. Basic production techniques, project planning, linear and non-linear narrative, and the integration of various media to explore the possibilities of time-based experiences are fundamental components of thecourse.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105, VC 105.
(Cr: 3)
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BEN 401 - Tissue Engineering
This course explores the growing field of tissue engineering with examples of replacing both soft and hard tissues. Students must consider the benefits and drawbacks of synthetic and biological scaffolds for different applications. Students apply knowledge obtained from reviews of recent literature towards real-world organ replacement solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
BEN 210.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 290 - Topics In Education
Focuses on a range of issues significant to the field of education, including school reform, service learning in schools, school diversity, pedagogy, and classroom assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 415 - Topics in Geometry
This course is an introduction to linear geometry in space and convex 3-polytopes. Topics discussed include coordinates in space, linear/affine/convex combinations, linear systems of inequalities, faces and f-vectors of polytopes, regular/Archimedian solids, 3-dimensional symmetry groups, and planar graphs. Also covered are classical results such as Cauchy’s rigidity theorem, Eberhard’s theorem, Euler’s theorem, Hilbert’s third problem, and Steinitz’ theorem. The theoretical discussions are supplemented with concrete examples and hands-on projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 237 or MTH 238.
(Cr: 3)
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LST 108 - Topics in Languages
Each section of this course provides students with an introduction to a different foreign language, including Japanese, Portuguese, and German. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 210 - Topics in Literature
Each section of this course explores in depth a different literary theme or topic, such as the detective story, bestsellers, or literature on film. Course may be taken more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 440 - Topics in Real Estate Seminar
Explores in depth an aspect of owning and operating real estate as an investment. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include the financing, development and/or management of real estate properties, and issues related to owning and managing real estate investment trusts and portfolios. Students may take more than one section of this course providing the topic is different from one section to the next.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175, ACC 205 or BUS 210, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 218 - Topics in World History
Each section of this course explores in depth a different aspect of world history, such as the history of a country, region, cultural or political movement. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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EGR 430 - Transport Phenomena
This course explores how mass transfer, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics are key to the design of devices for engineering applications. Modeling in MATLAB is used to demonstrate how changes in design affect natural and engineered systems. Similarities in modeling all types of flux are emphasized. Systems with simultaneous heat and mass transfer are considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 330, and BEN 340 or EGR 340.
(Cr: 3)
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DM 281 - TV Studio Production I
Basic and advanced techniques of live studio production through hands-on production experience. Topics include producing and directing in a multi-camera environment, pre-production for a variety of formats, camera operation, graphics, live video switching, and editing roll-ins from tape shot in the field. Students produce, direct, and crew in group workshop productions.
(Cr: 3)
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DM 282 - TV Studio Production II
This course provides advanced techniques of in-studio production through hands-on experience. Topics include pre-production for a variety of formats, producing, directing, and multiple-camera remote productions. Students work in teams to create their own programming and serve as crew for their classmates’ productions.
Prerequisites & Notes
DM 281.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 235 - Twentieth Century Fiction
A brief introduction to the art of fiction followed by close readings of modern master works. American short stories and novels are compared to masterpieces from other cultures in order to view fiction as an international phenomenon and, even within nations (such as the United States), as multicultural in nature. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 115 - Two Dimensional Design
This course examines the fundamental principles of two-dimensional design, including the formal elements of composition and visual organization: line, shape, volume, pattern, texture, space, motion, value, and color. Students investigate the design elements and principles through a series of studio projects, increasingly exploring the interrelationship between form and content. This course provides a functional and theoretical base for advanced study of art and design.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 126 - Typography 1
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of letter form design and function, along with the creative and functional aspects of typographic communication in general. It is designed to give an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives. This is the first course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 120.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 226 - Typography II
In this course, students learn and apply creative and functional aspects of typographic communication to graphic design solutions. The course builds upon experiences gained in Typography I, with a focus on type and image sequence, editorial design and expressive typography. The course is designed to give students an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives. This is the second course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 126 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 326 - Typography III
In this course complex forms of typographic communication are explored and build upon experiences gained in Typography II. Topics include environmental design (wayfinding systems), kinetic typography, and additional refined techniques in dealing with typography across various mediums. Students continue honing the development of their knowledge and craftsmanship with respect to both functional and expressive aspects of typography. This is the third course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 226 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice
Provides an overview of research factors that both increase and decrease trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse. All forms of sexual victimization are addressed including sexual assault, date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, clergy abuse, and rape in times of civil strife or war. Myths and misconceptions are explored, as well as historical and global implications. Strategies for completing sexual victim trauma assessments for all ages of victims are taught as well as more advanced and “cutting edge” techniques for treating victims of sexual victimization.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100 and PSY 335, and junior class status, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 103 - United States History I
A survey of the early American experience from European discoveries to the Civil War. Topics considered include the Colonial era, the American Revolution, early political developments, and the origins of industrialization. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 104 - United States History II
A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include “Big Business,” the Spanish American War, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal, and World War II. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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SOC 300 - Urban Sociology
An analysis of the effects of urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancement on the structure, composition, and life styles of communities. Emphasis is given to trends in suburbanization, urban renewal, urban social and economic problems, as well as community development policies. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 241 - Victimology
Examination of current theory and research regarding victims of crime. Devotes attention to concepts such as victim vulnerability and victim culpability. In addition, the course discusses the implications of a victim-oriented perspective for the administration of justice and assesses current victim programs, including restitution, mediation, and compensation. (Formerly CJ 356)
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 361 - Victorian Secrets: Fear and Hypocrisy in Victorian Literature
This British literature course focuses on the texts of the Victorian 19th century. The course examines fiction, poetry, and drama that represent Britain’s anxious negotiation of 19th century identity from self-assured beacon of industrial progress and proud seat of world empire, to symbol of urban exploitation and disappearing rural tradition. The course also examines the development of Victorian aesthetic forms, from the role of the Victorian third person narrator, to the rise of didactic poetic rhythms, to the structure of dialogue in late Victorian dramatic satire. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 211 - Vintage Posters and Prints
Students explore both historical and contemporary printmaking techniques and materials with respect to vintage poster and print design. Emphasis is on the development of a personal artistic voice, in the development of unique designs that combine text and image. Students work in relief and letterpress, and laser-cut technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105 and ART 115 or GD 120, or permission of the instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 101 - Visual Art and Cultural Values I: Prehistory to c. 1310
Explores the production of art from prehistory (40,000 BCE) through the Medieval Period (1400 CE). Examines art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists in this span of time, and familiarizes the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 102 - Visual Art and Cultural Values II: Early Fourteenth Century to the Present
Examines the production of art from the 15th through the 20th centuries. Explores art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists of these eras, and acquaints the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 260 - Visual Programming I
An introduction to programming principles using visual programming. Practical issues such as program design, documentation, style, and user-interface design are central to the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 161.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 261 - Visual Programming II and Object-Oriented Design
An advanced class in visual programming, the course addresses principles and topics central to effective application development, including project management, debugging, testing, coding styles, and the project life cycle in visual programming technology. A focus on object-oriented techniques and architecture in visual programming technology that make it possible for programmers to rapidly develop applications using pre-built objects.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 260 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 230 - Web Design
The internet and its social implications, the development and design of a website, and other issues relating to effective website creation are covered. An introduction to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and to web page layout software are addressed as well. Students learn how to integrate text, graphics, sound, animation, and video into an effective web page. Planning, implementation, and maintenance of a website is also covered in this class.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 200 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 302 - Web Programming II - Interactive Web Applications
An advanced examination and application of server-side web programming and client communication technologies that facilitate interactive web applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 102.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 102 - Website Development and Programming
Students learn the fundamentals of developing web-based applications, with an emphasis on client-side technologies (i.e., HTML, CSS, Javascript). Server-side programming and communication techniques are introduced.
(Cr: 3)
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PES 114 - Weight Training and Conditioning
Students learn the correct techniques associated with current practices in weight training/conditioning. Instructional methods are utilized in various types of free weights, the universal, and single and multifunctional machines. Students learn the major muscle groups used for each performed exercise and the scientific basis for strength training and conditioning. At the conclusion of the course, students are able to develop individual and/or group strength training and conditioning programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical education major or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 1)
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HST 101 - Western Civilization I
A survey of European history from earliest times to the Renaissance. Included in the topics for discussion are Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, and the rise of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 102 - Western Civilization II
A survey of European developments from the 17th century to the contemporary period. Emphasis is placed on the “modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 255 - Western Religious Thought
Explores the developments and trends of religious thought in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through a historical survey of some of the most influential authors from these traditions, the course explores the continuity and changes in these communities, and how they have developed in relation to their surrounding cultures and one another. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 315 - Women and the Arts
Investigates both images of women and images by women in the arts. Traces the historical evidence for women artists in ancient periods, surveys women artists of historical periods, and explores theories and methods about the links between gender and art production. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior/senior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 340 - Women in American History and Culture
Surveys the history of American women from the Colonial era to the present, analyzing their struggles for gender equity and gains in business, education, politics, athletics, and other realms. The course examines women’s movements in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the portrayal of women in the media. Adopting a multicultural and multiracial perspective, the course compares and contrasts the experiences of women differentiated by race, ethnicity, class, and geographic region. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 315 - Women Writers
Study of literature by and about women including the diverse images and roles of women as they are recorded by representative writers in America and England. Reading selections reflect the diversity of ethnic and racial traditions in the United States and the variety of social, political, and economic backgrounds of women’s experience. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence
This course focuses on the global phenomena of workplace and school violence, how these forms of violence can be prevented, and what can be done to limit the harm and help those who have been directly or indirectly affected. These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, business, education, criminal justice, human services, history, and political science.
Prerequisites & Notes
An introductory social science course (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, or CJ 100) or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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DAN 240 - World Dance Cultures
This course investigates and compares several dance traditions from around the world. From bharata natyam to flamenco, capoeira to b-boying, students learn the many roles dance can play in society including religious devotion, healing, political resistance, community bonding and “high art.” Students discover how cultural beliefs about gender, politics, economics, family and the arts are embedded in dance practices. The way dance practices along the African diaspora and other historic migration routes display the cross-cultural transmission of ideas is also explored. Students begin to understand how movement creates and communicates cultural meanings. Each class contains both analysis and movement practice. No dance experience is required. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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BIO 242 - World Disease
The study of the biology of major diseases that impact our society and other parts of the world, especially underdeveloped and overpopulated regions. The course examines the biological, social, historical, and economic problems involved in eradication, prevention, and cure. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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IST 325 - World Geography
A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus is on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion, and urban space. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the culture and environment of various regions. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 110 - World History I
Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 111 - World History II
Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course examines the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 313 - World Literature
An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course examines representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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POL 110 - World Politics
Provides a general introduction to processes, issues, and policies in world politics. The course moves from the city-state politics of Ancient Greece to the current nation-state-based “multipolar” world, examining the origins of war and peace, the relationships between politics and economic life, and the rules and norms of international interaction in the era of globalization. Students make their own assessments of the changing global political order and challenges that the international community faces. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 104 - World Religions
A survey of major religious traditions, focusing on beliefs and teachings concerning God, humanity, the world, concepts of salvation, and destiny. The course also explores forms of worship and cultural contribution of the various religions, as well as their influences in the world today. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 305 - Writing for Inquiry
An advanced writing course that helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills as well as the spirit of questioning and inquiry. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 207 - Writing for Media
An introduction to the styles and formats used for writing for various genres and media with an emphasis on print and digital journalism. The course covers, but is not limited to, writing and reporting for print, blogs, and podcasts; gathering original content; conducting interviews; and writing reviews. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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DM 255 - Writing for the Screen
Students learn dramatic and documentary forms of writing for the screen with the goal of producing materials that can be applied to actual productions in subsequent CMM courses. Format, character, conflict, story structure, transition, revision, and preparation are explored through exercises, class readings, short screenplays and class critiques. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DM 110 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 266 - Writing in the Arts Seminar
This seminar introduces students to various types and styles of art writing. It provides practical experience in writing artist statements, press releases, educational materials, exhibition critiques, and critical and historical essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 111, ENG 112, or the equivalent.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 208 - Writing Poetry I
A course designed to give students practice in writing poetry. Its aim is to develop students’ skill and confidence in writing by studying selected examples of good writing. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 308 - Writing Poetry II
Students write poetry and strive to create work that has a vivid and original use of imagery, metaphor, language, use of sound, themes, and a clear voice. Students read selected works by other authors and produce a chapbook of their own poetry. The course provides students opportunities to write, read, and receive critical analysis of their work. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 208.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 209 - Writing Short Fiction I
Writing of short stories and one-act plays through which students come to recognize the elements that combine to create clear, dramatic, specific and truthful works. Writers read their own works and the works of others to help find their own voice, theme, and style. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 309 - Writing Short Fiction II
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the art of writing fiction. Students are encouraged to find their own voice as they craft and develop their own stories. Class time is devoted to writing exercises and discussing professional and student writing. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 209.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 228 - Writing the Novel I
In this class, students are introduced to the art of novel writing. Weekly assignments, group interaction, and instructor feedback will help students explore various methods of writing their first novel while learning the key craft points of plot, structure, point-of-view, sense of place, and voice. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 328 - Writing the Novel II
In this class, students continue work on the novel begun in Writing the Novel I. Weekly assignments, group interaction, and instructor feedback help students move forward in their manuscripts while they continue to examine and explore various craft elements. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 228, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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