Fredonia Foundations Classes by Category

ARTS 102 / Foundations in 2D Form and Content / Creativity & Innovation
Introductory course investigating the principles and elements of visual design. Unity, emphasis, balance, scale, line, form, texture, rhythm, and color are explored through two-dimensional studio problems.

ARTS 105 / Foundations in Drawing / Creativity & Innovation
Theory and practice in a variety of graphic media. Conte, ink, pencil, and charcoal used in studio problems to acquaint beginning student with full range of drawing possibilities.

ARTS 159 / Photographic Explorations / Creativity & Innovation
Photographic Explorations is an introduction to the workings of light and cameras, interpretation and perception, philosophical and psychological experience to explore image culture. In addition to learning techniques for producing light- and lens-based images, students will become acquainted with historical and contemporary uses of these techniques. Through a combination of classroom talks and hands-on projects, students will explore the principles of photography. The course is designed to serve students with no prior background in photography and is not intended for visual arts or photography majors. A camera that can take electronic still images is required (this can range from a digital SLR to camera phone).

COMM 155 / Rhetoric of Sound and Vision / Creativity & Innovation 
This course introduces students to how the elements of production (lighting, color, framing, sound, etc.) are utilized in media, to shape the meaning of the content and manipulate the perception of the audience. Intentionality, the influence of culture on perception, and media ethics are themes presented throughout the course.

DANC 100 / Introduction to Dance / Creativity & Innovation
Introduction to Dance is an entry-level course which will provide the student with an understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of dance as a global performing art. Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in at least three distinctly diverse styles of concert dance and will, through creative thinking and innovation, approach numerous dance related topics from the perspective of a practitioner as well as a critical observer of dance. No previous experience with dance is required to succeed in this course.

ENGL 131 / Word & Image / Creativity & Innovation
Students will study the important features of an artistic form as they prepare to create their own version of it. Examples could include poetry, drama, graphic memoir, fiction.

ENGL 132 / Word and Sound / Creativity & Innovation 
This course explores the sonic dimensions of language and the materiality of sound in creative texts like verse, lyric, and oratory. Students will study the play and purpose of sound as both structure and device in an artistic form as they prepare to create their own versions of it. Examples could include poems for page and/or performance, song lyrics, musicals, oratory, and experimental traditions.

ENGL 260 / Intro to Creative Writing / Creativity & Innovation
First in the sequence of creative writing courses, the prerequisite for all higher level creative writing. Conducted in an informal workshop format, the course provides practical experience in the writing and evaluation of poetry and short fiction. Basic forms, prosodies, techniques, genres, and the problems they pose are considered through study of historical and contemporary examples, and through writing assignments. 

MUED 215 / Music, Play, and Self / Creativity & Innovation
A course primarily for students with little or no previous musical knowledge or skill. Examines the relationships among music, play and self, especially with regard to children. Emphasizes activity, creativity and personal expression.

MUS 115 / Music Appreciation / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Introduction to music in a wide range of styles and historical/cultural contexts: materials of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, musical structure and design, and musical style); various performance media. Major composers of each musical epoch discussed, musical examples listened to in class. Covers 19th century Romanticism; medieval, renaissance, and baroque music; the 20th century, popular and world music, jazz and Modernism.

MUS 233 / Musics of the World / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Non-technical introduction to ethnomusicology. Survey of musical styles from around the world emphasizing how music reflects and influences society.

MUS 280 / What Makes Music Great? / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Much of the critical discourse about music centers on separating the “great” from the average. This is a course about greatness in music. In it we will discuss the mythologies and commonly perceived criteria that define cultural importance or technical greatness in music. We will look for common rhetoric across many different genres and will deal with popular images of music in film and criticism, the technical parameters of “great” music, and the interpretation of music.

THEA 114 / Introduction to Performing Arts / Creativity & Innovation
A broad introduction to the Performing Arts including an historical perspective, elements of the performer's craft and repertoire, representative contributors, and the role of the audience member. The Performing Arts areas include theatre, music, dance, and opera. Attendance at four performing arts events is required.

ARBC 110 / Essential Arabic / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course ARBC 100 at Fredonia.

ASL 115 / American Sign Language / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Introduces the student to three major areas of learning to use a signed language. First, deaf culture is explored. Second, manual communications as a language is surveyed. Third, the practical application of sign language as a method of communication is stressed and practiced. In class and out of class practice is emphasized..

CHNS 110 / Essential Chinese / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course CHNS 100 at Fredonia.

FREN 110 / Essential French / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course FREN 100 at Fredonia.

FREN 215 / Intermediate French I / Global Perspectives & Diversity
The course Increases proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Further development of vocabulary and grammar. Selected cultural materials will provide cultural awareness and cross cultural proficiency to the students.

FREN 216 / Intermediate French II / Global Perspectives & Diversity
The course Increases proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Further development of vocabulary and grammar. Selected cultural materials will provide cultural awareness and cross cultural proficiency to the students.

GERM110 / Essential German / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course GERM 100 at Fredonia.

ITAL 110 / Essential Italian / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course ITAL 100 at Fredonia.

RUSS 110 / Essential Russian / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course RUSS 100 at Fredonia.

SPAN 110 / Essential Spanish / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States.
In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course SPAN 100 at Fredonia.

SPAN 215 / Intermediate Spanish I / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
The course Increases proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Further development of vocabulary and grammar. Selected cultural materials will provide cultural awareness and cross cultural proficiency to the students.

SPAN 216 / Intermediate Spanish II / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
The course Increases proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Further development of vocabulary and grammar. Selected cultural materials will provide cultural awareness and cross cultural proficiency to the students.
 

COMM 101 / Fundamentals of Communication / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
The course provides a broad introduction to the field of communication focusing on both interpersonal and mediated communication. The course goal is to help one think critically about everyday interactions and to "discover" the degree in which the content and forms of communication contribute to creating meaning, and shaping personal and social realities. The process of meaning-making will be examined to help one become a more effective communicator, especially in situations where communicators experience "difference" with others within and across cultures.

COMM 221 / Interpersonal Communication / Creativity & Innovation 
The course focuses on the description, explanation and analysis of communicative behavior related to interpersonal relations. As a skills-based course, the students will apply the course concepts to aid in comprehension and appreciation of how communication works in relationship development, maintenance, and termination.

ENGL 144 / Reading Humanity / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Students will explore constructions of humanity and enduring questions about the human experience through inquiry into thematic readings of literature, film, and/or other genres and media.

ENGL 227 / Stage/Screen / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Through drama or film, students will explore significant questions and issues related to being human.

ENGL 274 / Social Justice and the Written Word / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
A study of the ways in which writers and others use the written word as a form of social critique and to effect social change.

ETHN 205 / Native American Studies / Creativity & Innovation
Explains the origins and evolution of Native American Studies as a program, placing it within the historical, political, social and cultural context in which it developed. Students will learn why a multidisciplinary approach can be beneficial to the understanding of Native American experiences in North America. This course explores the different sets of knowledge produced by and about Native Americans and the complicated relationship between Native Americans and the United States government. By interrogating representations of American Indian identity, this course will engage students in discussions about the complexity of race, self-representation, and cultural politics.

ETHN 225 / Latinx History & Culture / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
An interdisciplinary approach to historicizing the Latinx experience in U.S. history. The course examines the political and cultural dynamics of Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Cubans, and Dominicans within an historical context sensitive to changes and continuities in American history.

HIST 225 / Latinx History & Culture / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
An interdisciplinary approach to historicizing the Latinx experience in U.S. history. The course examines the political and cultural dynamics of Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Cubans, and Dominicans within an historical context sensitive to changes and continuities in American history.

LANG 180 / World in Cinema: Special Topics / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
With a thematic approach, the course will introduce students to the films of a specific country(ies) and/or culture(s). The films will be analyzed as art objects and serve as a text through which students will learn about the history, beliefs, and socio-political issues affecting the culture(s). Films will be watched in the original version with subtitles in order to expose students to the language in which they were shot. The course can be repeated as its content changes.

PHIL 106 / Critical Thinking / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
The course concerns the study and practice of critical thinking through analysis of issues in theoretical philosophy, applied philosophy, and the public sphere more generally. By applying critical thinking skills to controversial issues and dramatic examples, students will engage in careful thought and hone their analytic skills. The primary feature of the course is the consideration of an abundance of issues, examples, and applications from philosophy and everyday life, ranging from human nature to the courtroom and political debate, and from advertising to current moral and social issues.

PHIL 115 / Introduction to Philosophy / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Discussion of some central problems in philosophy such as the existence of God, the ultimate nature of reality, the conditions for knowledge, the question of free will versus determinism, and the foundations of morality. How should one live? Why would God allow evil? How much can we know about the world around us? Do we have free will? Can we survive death? Such questions are universal and fundamental to all humanity.

PHIL 218 / Introduction to Ethics / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
This class looks at the nature of morality, across and within specific cultures from various parts of the world. Specifically, it looks at the status of moral sentences, what morality is about (right, good, and virtue), and specific moral issues.

PHIL 258 / Life and Death / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
The class explores fundamental issues relating to life and death. In particular, it looks at what constitutes life and what, if anything, makes life good. It also investigates what constitutes death and whether death is bad. Using these notions, the class then analyzes particular moral issues surrounding life and death, such as the moral status of the following practices: abortion, suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment, and war.

PHIL 270 / Philosophy of the Arts / Creativity & Innovation
Philosophical problems in the arts. Nature of art and aesthetic appreciation; aesthetic attitude, experience, and emotion; relations between art and art institutions; interpretation and evaluation of works of art are among topics considered. Problems specific to music, film, literature, painting, and sculpture are also discussed.

WGST 210 / LGBTQ Literature & American History / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of LGBTQ American identities, combining historical and literary analysis and methodologies. We will examine major events, developments, themes, and concepts within LGBTQ American history from the nineteenth-century to the present. Sexual orientation and gender identity will also be examined in relation to other marginalized identity positions and systems of privilege and oppression.
 

CSIT 101 / Programming with 3-D Graphics and Multimedia 
Introductory programming course using a high-level, object -oriented language, such as ALICE. The course covers object-oriented and event driven programming concepts, in addition to algorithms and elementary programming techniques that are needed to develop elementary graphics and multimedia applications. Prerequisite: N.Y.S. Algebra II and Trigonometry (or Math B), or equivalent.

CSIT 104 / Introduction to Microcomputer Software 
Introduction to microcomputers; elementary concepts and operations of spreadsheets and database management systems; analysis of a variety of problems, their design, and implementation of solutions using commercially available window-based software. Three units of high school mathematics required.

CSIT 105 / Visual BASIC I 
This is a Fredonia Foundations lab-based course that fulfills 3-credit hour mathematics and quantitative reasoning requirement. This is an introductory course in high level programming language, Visual Basic (VB), which introduces elementary ideas of object-oriented and event-driven programming, concepts using VB.

CSIT 121 / Computer Science I 
Hands-on exposure to the following major topics: Problem solving, algorithm design and development, structure of the program, top-down design and functional decomposition, debugging, elementary data types, expressions, I/O functions and formats, repetition and control structures, user-defined functions, pass by value, pass by reference, built-in functions, arrays, strings. 

MATH 110 / Mathematics in Action 
Emphasizes the real-world significance of mathematics and the applications of several areas of mathematics. Some topics: design of street networks, planning and scheduling, weighted voting systems, fair division and apportionment, measuring populations and the universe, and statistics. Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II and Trigonometry (or Math B), or equivalent. 

MATH 115 / Survey of Matrix Algebra 
The course surveys topics from linear algebra, including matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities and linear programming, determinants, linear transformations, and eigenvalues and eigenspaces. Other topics may be selected from: regression, Markov chains, and game theory. Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II.

MATH 117 / The Mathematical Experience
Introduces the liberal arts student to the nature of mathematics and what mathematicians do. An emphasis on presenting ideas and mathematical concepts rather than on attaining computational skills. Ideas from algebra, geometry, number theory, set theory and topology are presented with emphasis on their history and relevance to other disciplines. Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II and Trigonometry (or Math B), or equivalent.

MATH 120 / Survey of Calculus I 
An introduction to differential and integral calculus for functions of a single variable with applications to the management, social, and life sciences. Not open to students majoring in mathematics, physics, or chemistry. Background assumed: Preparation equivalent to MATH 105 or MATH 106. Credit may not be earned for both MATH 120 and MATH 122. 

MATH 122 / University Calculus I 
Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, indeterminate forms, antiderivatives; applications to rectilinear motion, graphing, maxima-minima, related rates; computational technology. Background assumed: Preparation equivalent to MATH 105 or MATH 106. Credit will not be given for both MATH 120 and MATH 122. 

MATH 201 / Concepts of Foundational Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach 
The course explores the foundational concepts of modern mathematics. A problem solving approach is incorporated to discover fundamental structure and meaning associated with central content themes of Number Systems, Functions/Patterns, Statistics/Probability, Geometry, and Measurement.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

PSY 200 / Statistics for Psychology 
Investigation of basic principles of descriptive and inferential statistics used in the social sciences. A sample of the topics covered includes probability, hypothesis testing (e.g., t-tests, analysis of variance, non-parametrics), correlation and regression. Both raw score formulas and computer software are employed for computational purposes. 

SOC 200 / Statistics in the Real World 
An introduction to the place of statistics in the research process; develops understanding of statistics as a valuable tool in analyzing data. Deals with probability, sampling, tables, graphs, averages, measure of variation, measures of association, tests of significance, and multivariate statistics. Special emphasis given to analysis of survey data using computers. Note: Credit for at most one of the following courses may be applied towards a student's requirements for graduation: BUAD 200, ECON 200, EDU 200, POLI 200, SOC 200, and STAT 200.

STAT 200 / Statistical Methods I
An introductory study of statistical methods with applications to business, economics, education, and the social sciences. Topics covered include: descriptive statistics and graphs, probability and probability distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and linear regression. The course focuses on when to use each of the different methods. Note: Credit for at most one of the following courses may be applied towards a student's requirements for graduation: BUAD 200, ECON 200, EDU 200, POLI 200, SOC 200, and STAT 200. Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II and Trigonometry (or Math B), or equivalent.

STAT 250 / Statistics for Scientists 
Introduction to statistical methods with special emphasis on uses in the natural sciences. Topics will include descriptive statistics, data collection, probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and analysis of variance. The course will include use of analytical labs and statistical computer packages. Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II and Trigonometry (or Math B), or equivalent. 

STAT 260 / Introduction to Data Science
An introduction to the art and science of transforming data into information. Working with data using R and RStudio; data collection, wrangling, modelling, and visualization; data “storytelling.” Background assumed: N.Y.S. Algebra II or equivalent.

BIOL 109 / Biology, Health and Medicine / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
The course will provide an introduction to human biology and health focusing on genetics (DNA) and biochemistry (proteins). The course will cover the replication and expression of genetic information and the roles of these in diseases. Students will learn about infectious and inherited diseases. The course will cover how scientists have studied diseases and developed treatments for them and what work is currently being done to develop new treatments to disease. The course will have discussions on areas of bioethics.

BIOL 110 / Human Biology / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Human Biology broadly focuses on biological processes important to humans. Students learn about the organization of tissues and organs in the human body, fundamentals of human genetics, physiological processes like blood clotting, and human evolution. In addition, we delve into the biology of important social issues like science communication, genetically modified organisms, genetic disease markers, and vaccines. An overriding focus on science as a process is a unifying theme throughout the course.

BIOL 111 / Foundations of Biology / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Intended to develop an understanding of the operation of biological systems and an acquaintance with basic biological concepts and principles.

BIOL 115 / Environmental Biology / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Study of basic relationships between the environment and humans. Discussion of constraints and relationships in nature from points of view of the physical and life sciences and investigation of how people make decisions to utilize the environment as a resource from the viewpoint of the social sciences. Attempts to link natural and social sciences for awareness of multifaceted nature of environmental problems.

CHEM 113 / Chemistry and the Environment / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Basic chemical principles are presented, emphasizing their relationship to environmental problems. The course considers the chemical nature of various substances and their impact on the environment. This course focuses on the processes scientists use and developing critical thinking skills to analyze scientific data and claims.

CHEM 115 / General Chemistry I / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
General Chemistry provides students with an understanding of atomic structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, intermolecular attractions and gas laws. These basic concepts allow one to understand aspects of our everyday life such as how iron rusts, why things dissolve, and how calories are determined in food. The course also introduces some of the most exciting discoveries in science. This course demonstrates how it often takes a collection of scientific analytical data to provide clues to the identity of any unknown, emphasizing the idea that science does not always provide complete and unequivocal answers to all questions at one time. The course also provides context for ways to critically analyze scientific data and theories. General Chemistry is also rich in mathematical problem solving that requires high order thinking and analysis.

EDU 226 / The Earth As A System / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
In today’s world, with increasing global population, shifting climate and a growing demand for raw materials and energy, a basic understanding of the earth as a system is more important than ever. ESS aims to illustrate the interconnectedness and complexities of the planet’s principal subsystems of hydrologic, atmospheric, biologic and geologic processes and their impact on shaping the planet and the lives of humans.

GEO 160 / Blue Planet / Critical Thinking & Analysis
Planet Earth formed as a ball of fire, but now is 70% water. Where did all this water come from? How does it shape our world? This course dives into these questions. We consider the chemical and physical properties of sea water, and how these waters circulate. The oceans represent the heart of our Blue Planet and their effects - waves, tides, shoreline processes, marine biology, and economic impact - play a critical role in our future.

GEO 175 / Thirsty Planet / Critical Thinking & Analysis
The course investigates ancient and modern water supplies, studies surface and underground watersheds, evaluates risks to water quantity, quality and distribution systems, reviews water law and regulation, and reflects on the role of water resources in war and terror, food and transport, scenery and beauty.

GEO 180 / Weather and Climate / Critical Thinking & Analysis
Introduction to the transitory and long-term physical, chemical, and dynamic states of the atmosphere, measurement of weather factors, weather forecasting, regional climates, climatic change, weather and climate modification, and practical aspects and applications of weather and climate. 

PHYS 118 / Introduction to Astronomy / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
"An introduction to the study of astronomy, from the early historical development of astronomy as a science to our modern understanding of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. The mathematics will be at the level of high school algebra and geometry. "
 

BIOL 491, 492, 493 / Senior Capstone

Senior Capstone Each Biology major will perform a capstone experience in their senior year. The experience can take the form of research, an internship or course, and will provide significant learning experiences in problem solving and written and oral communication.

BUAD 499 / Strategic Management

A capstone course emphasizing top multi-national management issues through utilization of knowledge and skills developed in previous courses. Problem analysis and decision-making in case studies and group projects simulate the process of strategy formulation in the firm.

CHEM 495, 496 / Seminar: Advances in Chemistry

Topics of current research interest; presentations by seniors, graduate students, faculty, and visitors. Every student is required to present one seminar during one of the two semesters.

COMM 105 / Public Speaking

Basic principles involved in public communication. Emphasis on the techniques involved in audience analysis, critical thinking and argumentation, listening, ethics, and message structure and delivery for public presentations.

CRMJ 400 / Senior Seminar

A capstone course in which students will do readings, discussions, and analysis of current topics of interest in the field of criminal justice. Using primary sources, students will prepare and present in-depth examinations of specific issues.

ECON 450 / Senior Seminar

Application of research and writing skills to the critical analysis of selected broad current economic problems and issues, integrating several areas of study in economics and other disciplines.

EXSC 491, 492, 493 / Senior Capstone

Exercise Science students will perform a capstone experience in their senior year. The experience can take the form of research, an internship or course, and will provide significant learning experiences in problem solving and written and oral communication.

HIST 201 / Doing History

Format varies depending on instructor, but all sections include intensive instruction in methods of historical reading, research, analysis, and writing.

MATH 405 / Senior Seminar

Studies from selected areas of mathematics. Written reports and formal presentations will be required.

MEDT 491 / Clinical Internship

A full-year program of study conducted at an NAACLS-approved hospital medical technology program, typically one of the three programs with which SUNY Fredonia is affiliated. Students attend lectures and perform lab tests under the instruction and supervision of certified lab scientists and physicians.

MUS 200 / Recital Seminar

Students perform or critique the performance or composition of colleagues during one recital-seminar each week.

MUSB 351 / Digital Marketing for Music Industry

The course aims at mastering students’ abilities in providing knowledge about digital marketing. Topics include digital marketing business models and concepts; social media best practices; building a music marketing web site; online security and payment systems; Guerilla marketing; online press, promotion, and advertising options. Increasing Search Engine Presence; using data analytics and measuring the results, as well as ethical and social issues in online marketing.

PHIL 106 / Critical Thinking

The course concerns the study and practice of critical thinking through analysis of issues in theoretical philosophy, applied philosophy, and the public sphere more generally. By applying critical thinking skills to controversial issues and dramatic examples, students will engage in careful thought and hone their analytic skills. The primary feature of the course is the consideration of an abundance of issues, examples, and applications from philosophy and everyday life, ranging from human nature to the courtroom and political debate, and from advertising to current moral and social issues.

PHIL 477 / Capstone Seminar

The course centers on some of the following issues: (1) an in-depth study of a particular philosopher or specific topic; (2) detailed reflection on the discipline of philosophy, and the effects, if any, of being a philosophy major on the kind of person one becomes in terms of values, attitudes, and ways of viewing and acting in the world; (3) an examination of the art of philosophical research, writing, and oral presentations.

PHYS 400 / Undergraduate Seminar

Presentations by students discussing topics in physics.

PSY 430 / Theories of Psychology

A discussion of the principles, assumptions, construction, and application of various theories of human behavior.

PSY 439 / Senior Honors Seminar

In-depth analysis of selected topics.

SOCW 370 / Generalist Practice Skills

Second course in the social work course practice sequence builds on SOCW 325. Focus is on the skills needed to implement the generalist problem solving method within and between micro, mezzo and macro systems. 

SPMG 330 / Leadership & Management in Sport

The course investigates the important aspects of leadership theory, management practices and human resource allocation for sports management. The course follows the guidelines of the North American Association for Sports Management. The guidelines mandate that students learn to define the elements of leadership theory and describe the various skills, roles and functions of sport managers as they relate to managerial responsibilities. Students will learn about the role of leadership, management and resource allocation for sport operations.

THEA 133 / Introduction to Acting

Basic craft skills of acting with emphasis on improvisation, character study, analysis and scene work.

COMM 385 / International Media / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
An introduction to the study of international and domestic media systems around the world. Students will understand and appreciate how different countries and cultures use the media in unique ways and learn of different systems of ownership, financing, regulation, and programming. Key international media issues will also be discussed. Media examples (primarily films) will be used to show how cultures are portrayed by their media. 

ENGL 167 / Border Crossings / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Study of a range of world literature, across multiple genres, that relates to the experience of the process of “Border Crossings.”

HIST 150 / Global Pasts / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
"Global Pasts is a critical examination of a narrative of Global History. Subjects and pedagogical methods of instruction will vary from semester to semester, but professors will help students develop an understanding of other world civilizations by analyzing sources and events from different perspectives in one or multiple non-Western societies. Refer to the History Department website for specific topics/focus. "

HIST 151 / Global Patterns / Creativity & Innovation
"Global Patterns features history courses which focus on non-Western regions of the world. Subject matter will vary semester to semester, but this course will help students develop an understanding of other world civilizations using creative and innovative methods and assist them to develop creative thinking and innovation by studying patterns in the history of other world civilizations. Refer to the History Department website for specific topics/focus."

HIST 152 / Global Perspectives / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Global Perspectives focuses on the history of non-Western regions of the world. Subjects and pedagogical methods of instruction will vary from semester to semester, but professors will help students develop an understanding of other world civilizations by using a global and multicultural perspective, focusing on long-term processes and individual patterns via case studies drawn from Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia. Refer to the History Department website for specific topics/focus.

POLI 241 / Democracy Across Societies / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
This course focuses on how we compare different societies from a political perspective. Issues such as economic development, political system, government structure, representation, political culture, and state capacity are discussed by examining in greater depth particular country cases from both the industrialized and developing world as well as those with different degrees of democratic practice and values.

SOC 230 / Our Populated Planet / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
An introduction to social demography, the course provides an overview of the three basic demographic processes: fertility, mortality, and migration. It evaluates the relationships among these population processes and their interaction with population structures and characteristics, such as age, sex, marital status, race/ethnicity, social class and religion. It also examines contemporary social issues associated with the population processes, including equality, aging, urbanization, women and household structure, economic development and environmental concerns.

SSED 205 / Economics in Global History / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
The course provides an introduction to micro- and macroeconomic concepts and global economic history with a special emphasis on the ability to weave those basic tools of analysis into the presentation of a narrative of global history.
 

CRMJ 250 / Transnational Crime / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
This course will examine the topic of transnational crime in our globalized world. Students will be introduced to various types of transnational crimes including drug trafficking, stolen property, counterfeiting, human trafficking, fraud and cyber-crime, commercial vices, extortion and racketeering, money laundering and corruption, and international terrorism.

ECON 205 / Principles of Microeconomics / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Study of the organization and functioning of the contemporary American economic system with emphasis on the problems of resource allocation. Topics covered include supply and demand, elasticity, price and output determination in various market situations, competition and public policy, income distribution, and alternative economic systems. 

EDU 225 / Child Development / Creativity & Innovation
" In this course, students explore the natural sequence of growth and development from birth through pre-adolescence, with emphasis on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. Students also investigate why and how we study children: research issues and themes, research designs and methodologies, and research evaluation and ethics in the social sciences. "

MUED 251 / Psychology and Sociology in Music Education / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Study basic principles of educational psychology and sociology, including learning processes, motivation, communication, and classroom management. Introduction to research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students within the full range of abilities. Study the special education process and state and federal special education laws and regulations. Study of the rights and responsibilities of teachers, staff, students, parents, community members, school administrators, and others with regard to education, and the importance of productive relationships and interactions among the school, home, and community for enhancing student learning.

POLI 120 / Politics in American Life / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
We take a critical examination of the American political system through the lens of current and topical controversies. When major issues arise, what areas of the political system become involved, and how do they respond? Who gets to shape the political response? When do social classes or groups have an impact? When are the institutions themselves reshaped by the dynamics of the controversies?

POLI 150 / World Affairs / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
Studies key reasons for how and why countries behave as they do in international politics taking into account the world diversity in politics, cultures, historic trajectories and different levels of economic development. International Relations and Political Science theories and the research methods in the Social Sciences are applied to enhance the understanding of complex global issues such as human rights violations, ethnic conflict, large migration flows, environmental decay, human insecurity, and terrorism with an emphasis on world’s increasing interdependence.

PSY 129 / Foundations in Psychology / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Basic concepts, methods, and points of view in psychology. Specific topics span the range from biological to personal to social determinants of behavior.

SPMG 230 / Sport in Diverse Societies / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
This course examines the philosophical and sociological foundations of sport in a global society. Through lecture, small and large group discussions, film, personal reflection, and research, students will explore the cultural contributions, challenges and outcomes diverse populations have provided to global sport. Students will be challenged to reflect upon how sport has been influenced by various cultures and diverse groups to develop their own personal philosophy and explore current issues in sport through this historical lens.

WGST 201 / Topics in Gender Studies / Creativity & Innovation
"This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to major topics and concepts in the study of gender, sexuality, and related systems of domination (race, ethnicity, class, ability, national affiliation, etc.) from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The course is divided into five thematic sections that group together key concepts within the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: 1) Feminisms; 2) The Social Construction of Gender; 3) Privilege and Oppression; 4) Intersectionality; and 5) Feminist Activism."

ARTH 101 / Art in Culture: Prehistory to 1400 / Critical Thinking & Analysis
A chronological survey of art from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages (c. 1400), with an emphasis on art in the western tradition. The course will focus on the dynamic relationship between artistic form and cultural context. 

ENGL 221 / Great Books / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
In this course, students read a selection of foundational texts from within the Western tradition and its Others. They will learn how to identify, analyze, and evaluate the various claims and concepts elaborated from within it and about it. More specifically, they will gain insights into how the western tradition was formed, how this formation hinged on the inclusion and exclusion of certain (changing) "others,” and how its legacy continues to inform the geocultural and geopolitical present. At the same time students will learn how to differentiate between the various linguistic and cultural singularities that make up the umbrella term “Western Civilization,” thus becoming aware of problems of transmission and translation as well as of the logic of generalization as such. The interdisciplinary focus of the course will moreover allow students to synthesize and integrate these questions within a more widely conceived framework than can be provided within their own respective majors.

HIST 160 / Western Pasts / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
Western Pasts features history courses which focus on Europe. The focus of the course will vary semester to semester, but this course will help students develop an understanding of Western Civilization by analyzing sources and events from different perspectives. Refer to the History Department website for specific topics/focus.

HIST 161 / Western Patterns / Creativity & Innovation
Western Patterns features history courses which focus on Europe. Subjects will vary semester to semester, but professors will help students develop an understanding of western civilization using creative and innovative methods and assist them in developing creative thinking and innovation by studying patterns in the history of Western civilization. Refer to the History Department website for specific topics/focus.

LANG 188 / Spanish Civilization/Culture / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
A comprehensive introduction to aspects of Spanish civilization and culture: geography, history, social customs, political movements, literature and art. In English.

PHIL 265 / Social and Political Philosophy / Critical Thinking & Analysis 
The proper form of human association, the just balance of economic, political, and social power, and the nature of the relationship between the state and the individual are explored in the works of prominent historical and contemporary theorists. The course examines the nature of social commitment as viewed by major political philosophies.

PHYS 205 / Science and Civilization / Global Perspectives & Diversity 
A survey of major scientific discoveries, the effect that these discoveries have had on the progress of civilizations, and the relationship between culture, and science.
 

ENGL 100 / Craft of Writing

A student-centered writing-workshop course in which students understand and practice various stages of the writing process; compose essays using narration, description, persuasion, exposition, and explanation; and use writing and discussion as a means of situating themselves in a world of ideas. There is an emphasis, as well, on reading critically.