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EN 131 English Composition and Rhetoric
EN 201 Organizational Communication
EN 203 Your Digital Life: Online Literacies for a Networked World
EN 204 Contemporary US Immigrant Literature and History
EN 230 Martial Arts Cinema and its Global Impact
EN 231 Short Fiction
EN 233 Poetry
EN 235 African American Literature
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
EN 271 Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
EN 274 Voices of Civil Rights in American History
EN 279 Women's Writing: 1900 - Present
EN 306 Conflict Management and Negotiation
EN 322 Writing for Art and Design Professions
EN 324 Writing on The Arts
EN 338 Introduction to Asian American History and Literature
EN 342 Argumentation and Persuasion
EN 361 Creative Writing
EN 363 Fiction Writing
EN 364 Poetry Writing
EN 365 Research Writing
EN 372 Rhetoric in Popular Culture
EP 311 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
ES 23 English as a Second Language Workshop
ES 24 English as a Second Language
ES 33 College English Preparation Workshop
ES 37 Survival Grammar
ES 123 English as a Second Language
ES 133 College English Preparation
HA 111 History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
HA 112 History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
HA 229 Korean Art and Civilization
HA 231 Modern Art in Europe and North America
HA 245 Art of the United States
HA 331 Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
HD 111 Career Planning
HE 102 Stress Management
HI 202 U.S. History: Civil War-Present
HI 208 American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
MA 80 Fundamentals of Mathematics
MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design
MA 161 Mathematical Ideas
MA 222 Statistical Analysis
MA 231 Precalculus
MA 300 The Mathematics of Financial Life Manage-ment
PE 149 Meditation I
PE 215 Seeing Dance Live
PE 217 Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
PL 211 Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
PL 300 Business Ethics
PL 431 Philosophy: Ethics
SC 32 Color Science Laboratory
SC 111 Introduction to the Physical Sciences
SC 112 Earth Science
SC 121 Introduction to Biological Science
SC 253 Ecology and Environmental Problems
SC 326 Human Nutrition
SC 332 Color and Light
SS 131 General Psychology
SS 141 Macroeconomics
SS 151 Global Power and Politics
SS 171 Introductory Sociology
SS 201 Contemporary Issues in Economics
SS 206 Psychology of Consumer Behavior
SS 231 Personality
SS 237 Industrial Psychology
SS 242 Microeconomics
SS 343 Labor Economics
SS 354 Comparative Political Systems
SS 378 Asian Global Popular Culture
SS 379 Sociology of the Digital Era
SS 443 International Economics
SS 445 Money and Banking

EN 131
English Composition and Rhetoric
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students learn rhetorical concepts and apply them to produce various genres of writing appropriate to different rhetorical situations. They will use revision to develop texts through multiple drafts, edit work to produce polished texts, and reflect upon their writing process. Students will practice reading complex texts and using information technologies. Prerequisite(s): college-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)

EN 201
Organizational Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Organizational communication examines the channels and forms organizations utilize to communicate with multiple audiences. This course examines traditional organizational theories and concepts, including group dynamics and group roles, conflict, and organizational culture. Additional components include interpersonal behavior in groups, maintaining ethical values, and developing empathetic manager and leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 203
Your Digital Life: Online Literacies for a Networked World
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Explores the intersection between the disciplines of the humanities and emerging digital technologies. Students will conceptualize and develop digital projects to promote their progress as digital scholars and critical thinkers, and situate their digital identity within a larger social context. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 204
Contemporary US Immigrant Literature and History
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course on contemporary works from the mid-1900s to the present, focuses on history and narratives of U.S. immigrant experience and border crossing. Students consider how migration is reflected in literary and historical narratives among overlapping discourses of place, nation, family, gender roles, cultural hybridity, transnationalism, history and ethnicity. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 230
Martial Arts Cinema and its Global Impact
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course introduces representational martial arts films, directors and stars from around the world to investigate the transformation, diversification, ongoing appeal and globalization of this evolving genre. Close attention will be paid to formal and stylistic aspects of films in terms of their historical, transnational, and socio-cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 231
Short Fiction
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 233
Poetry
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students are introduced to the techniques of reading and writing about poetry from different times and cultures. By examining diction, figures of speech, rhyme, meter, free verse, translation, and other poetic strategies within the context of culture and history, students develop an understanding of the poet’s craft and vision. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 235
African American Literature
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course surveys African American literature from the colonial period to the present. Through reading and analyzing literature in various genres, and presenting their responses orally and in writing, students will identify the social, economic, and political forces that have influenced African American writers from the past to present day. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 236
Major Writers of the Western World
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Studies major themes in the cultural heritage of the Western world from Greek tragedy to the modern novel. Readings are from such representative writers as Plato, Sophocles, Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare, Austen, Flaubert, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekhov, Mann, and Sartre. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

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

This course is designed to examine the relationship between culture and communication. Students will explore cultural patterns, social power dynamics, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural expressions in intercultural interactions. Course content will balance theory and application to examine inclusive and equitable intercultural interactions. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 271
Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students examine the role of literature in America’s cultural development before 1865. The course surveys a wide range of texts, from philosophical sources of the U.S. Constitution to slave narratives and documents in the debate over the role of women in society. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or EN 131 or ES 129 or equivalent

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

An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in U.S. history. Students study civil rights speeches and texts to learn about political, social, and cultural events. Using traditional and contemporary rhetorical theory, civil rights movements and activism by Black/African Americans, women, and the LGBTQIA community are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

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

This course examines how women writers construct and analyze their identity through literature. The impact of gender, race, class, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity are considered by close reading of a selection of writings by women in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 306
Conflict Management and Negotiation
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course examines conflict in an intercultural context. Students will analyze the relationship between conflict and communication from an intercultural perspective and explore conflict in interpersonal, professional, and intercultural contexts. Students will learn how conflicts emerge, are managed, and how they can be resolved in an equitable and inclusive way. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 322
Writing for Art and Design Professions
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students explore writing as an essential component of professional practice in creative industries. Students engage with writing to share their artistic vision / design philosophy, to realize collaborative projects, and to create social impact within and beyond the field(s) of art and design. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent, and any additional EN course

EN 324
Writing on The Arts
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students learn to think and write critically about the primarily non-verbal arts, such as sculpture, painting, architecture and dance. Students learn to place a given art form in a cultural context that interacts meaningfully with their own analysis and insight. Renowned and ground-breaking critics will serve as models for student’s work. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 338
Introduction to Asian American History and Literature
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course examines Asian-American literary and historical works by immigrant and U.S.-born authors (1800s to the present). Students examine the role of important socio-political events shaping Asian-American literature, history, and culture in terms of racial difference, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 342
Argumentation and Persuasion
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

Examines the strategies and techniques used to influence the decision-making processes. Students prepare and present persuasive speeches based on principles of argumentation and persuasion. Exercises in debate are also included. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 361
Creative Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

In a workshop environment, students prepare a portfolio of works from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, or drama. Structure, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and metaphoric language are explored, and works-in-progress are critiqued by faculty and fellow students. Through the processes of writing, critiquing, and revising, ideas are shaped into imaginative form. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 363
Fiction Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

“Fiction Writingâ€ù is a course in imaginative storytelling. Students read short stories and novel excerpts by established writers and create their own fictions, beginning with craft exercises and evolving toward polished stories as the semester progresses. In a workshop environment, students discuss and respond constructively to each other’s works-in-progress. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 364
Poetry Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students learn the major elements of writing poetry through a variety of exercises and examples. Works-in-progress are critiqued by fellow students in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Poems are revised and collected in a portfolio at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 365
Research Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

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

EN 372
Rhetoric in Popular Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

This course examines popular culture as a form of communication, and the tools used to analyze it. Using theories of rhetoric, communication, and social criticism, students unravel popular cultural artifacts and examine how dominant societal discourses, cultural myths, individual identities, and institutional ideologies are reified and subverted. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EP 311
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

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

ES 23
English as a Second Language Workshop
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 123

ES 24
English as a Second Language
0.7 credits
In state $145.20 Out of state $436.26

For students who have completed ES 023/123 but are required to take an additional writing course in English as a second language. Must be completed at the same time as EN 121. Pre-requisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 Co-requisite(s): EN 121

ES 33
College English Preparation Workshop
1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00
Online: In state $314.00 Out of state $919.00

A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 133

ES 37
Survival Grammar
1.3 credits
In state $397.67 Out of state $1202.32
Online: In state $417.62 Out of state $1222.27

Students improve their writing skills by focusing on the fundamentals of grammar and conveying information in an accurate, engaging, and efficient way. Pre-requisite(s): Appropriate English placement test result Co-requisite(s): EN 121

ES 123
English as a Second Language
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1352.00

For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 023. More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional ESL instruction (ES 024) is required after successful completion of ES 023/123. Co-requisite(s): ES 023

ES 133
College English Preparation
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 033. Co-requisite(s): ES 033

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HA 111
History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Presents the history of Mediterranean art and civilization including North Africa, Western Asia and Europe from Paleolithic times through the Middle Ages. Illustrated lectures stress political, economic, and social conditions as reflected in architecture, painting, and sculpture.

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

Critical study of the history of European art and civilization from the early Renaissance to the Enlightenment, in a global context and with emphasis on , political, economic, religious, and social contexts.

HA 229
Korean Art and Civilization
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is a survey of the art and civilization of Korea from its prehistoric origins to the early 21st century. We will examine how Korea created artistic traditions in response to regional and international trends, and how Korea adopted new artistic styles through relationships with China and Japan.

HA 231
Modern Art in Europe and North America
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

An introduction to the history of European and North American art, and its global connections, from the French Revolution through the Second World War with emphasis on historical and social context. Prerequisite(s): any 100-level HA

HA 245
Art of the United States
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Study of the visual arts in the United States from the Colonial Era to World War I. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other visual media are analyzed as discrete artistic expressions and also as manifestations of pertinent cultural, social, economic, political, and religious developments. Students examine an inclusive array of artists.

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

An introduction to the interpretation of visual art in relation to international historical developments, with emphasis on late twentieth- and twenty-first-century art. Prerequisite(s): any 100-level HA course

HD 111
Career Planning
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Provides students with an opportunity to explore their own values, interests, and capabilities and to acquire an in-depth knowledge of fashion related and other industries and potential career opportunities. Helps students gain insight into the relationship between self-knowledge and career decision-making. Students have access to a computerized career guidance system. Guest speakers from the industry address career trends and options.

HE 102
Stress Management
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

Identifies how stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. Students learn skills to reduce stress and cope with unavoidable stress in their personal and professional lives.

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

This course offers a brief view of American geography, economics, and government and a focused examination of social, political, and economic experience from the Civil War to the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations.

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

The history of the United States—democracy, capitalism, social movements, mass immigration—can be told from many points of view. Students study American history, from the Civil War to the beginning of 21th Century, from the perspective of the design, manufacture, and consumption of fabric, fashion, and dress.

MA 80
Fundamentals of Mathematics
4.0 credits
In state $1196.00 Out of state $3616.00

This is a basic mathematics course with an emphasis on applications. This course reviews such topics as fractions, percents, decimals, ratios and proportions, rounding and estimating, measurement systems, linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations. It is designed to provide the necessary skills for credit-bearing mathematics and sciences courses. Prerequisite(s): SAT scores of 530 or above will not require this course. ACT scores of 23 and above will not require this course.

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

A contemporary primer of geometric topics that expand the concepts of shape and space, this course presents some of the established and emerging ways geometry can provide tools and insights for artists and designers. Included are a variety of visual phenomena such as fractals, knots, mazes, symmetry, and the golden ratio. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of mathematics section)

MA 161
Mathematical Ideas
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Provides an overview of the historic, heuristic, and visual dimensions of mathematics. Includes the golden ratio, fractal geometry, sets and groups, logic and circuits, Euler diagrams, number theory, and discrete math. (G2: Mathematics) Prerequisite(s): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 222
Statistical Analysis
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Studies the principles and methods of statistical analysis including probability distributions, sampling distributions, error of estimate, significance tests, correlation and regression, chi-square, and ANOVA. Introduces the use of the computer to store, manipulate, and analyze data. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 231
Precalculus
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This traditional precalculus course introduces students to math concepts for a wide variety of applications. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; analytic geometry; and trigonometry. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

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

Uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze select topics in personal finance. Includes exploration into annuity analysis, regression methods, and time series analysis. Application areas involve managing credit cards, paying back student loans, and choosing a stock. Uses computers to analyze and interpret financially based data. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

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PE 149
Meditation I
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

This course focuses on the benefits of meditation in everyday life. Students learn the history, theory, and practice of meditation, as well as how to develop and personalize their own meditation practice. This course is appropriate for physically challenged students.

PE 215
Seeing Dance Live
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course explores live dance, immersing students in it as both viewers and writers. Students apply aesthetic principles of dance to a variety of dance forms that they view and critique. (G6: Arts)

PE 217
Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Through a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, students explore the conceptual underpinnings and political dynamics of popular urban dance. No prior dance training is necessary.

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

Introduction to practical techniques for evaluating, criticizing, and defending arguments using ordinary English. Both deductive and inductive reasoning are considered, and how to recognize fallacies is emphasized. Stresses techniques for producing good arguments of many types. (G7: Humanities)

PL 300
Business Ethics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course introduces students to basic ethical principles and concepts used to evaluate business practices. Students will learn about the purpose of a corporation, the significance of accountability and transparency in business, the idea of corporate social responsibility, the consequences of globalization, the impact of corporations on the environment, and job discrimination.

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

An introduction to philosophy in general and to ethics in particular. Philosophy is presented as an ongoing activity with emphasis on providing students with logical and conceptual tools for dealing with real-world situations. The course is oriented toward the development of the student’s ability to use reason to evaluate arguments, particularly ethical arguments.

SC 32
Color Science Laboratory
1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00

This lab offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the various topics covered in SC 332. State-of-the-art equipment is used to perform spectrophotometric and colorimetric analysis of samples prepared using paints, dyes, filters, colored lights, and colored papers to explore the relationship between color and light, the principles of additive and subtractive color mixing, and instrumentation-based color matching. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section). Co-requisite(s): SC 332

SC 111
Introduction to the Physical Sciences
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Presents basic principles of chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences with emphasis on understanding the physical world. Includes theoretical concepts as well as applications. Illustrated by suitable lecture demonstrations. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 112
Earth Science
3.5 credits
In state $770.00 Out of state $2313.50
Online: In state $822.50 Out of state $2366.00

The historical development, current research, and fundamental principles associated with meteorology, geology, and astronomy are studied. Trips to research and field sites are included. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

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

Examines the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on molecular, cell, and organismal biology. Biotic diversity, evolution, and genetics are also presented. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

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

Introduces principles and applications of ecosystem, community, and population ecology, with particular emphasis on the effects of human activities on the natural environment. Current problems in acidification, conservation biology, desertification, global climate change, habitat destruction, ozone depletion, waste management, and pollution are addressed. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

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

Studies the basic principles of nutritional science, including the relationships between health, disease, and special nutritional requirements. History, fads, and fallacies of nutrition are covered. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 332
Color and Light
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

The basic principles of color science, including color measurement and color reproduction, are examined. Emphasis is on the physical basis of color: the relation between color and light, the interaction of light and matter, and the physics of light. Among the topics covered are color vision, color in art and nature, color imaging, light sources, CIE, colorimetric analysis, color matching, and quality control. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section) Co-requisite(s): SC 032

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

Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 141
Macroeconomics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Introduction to basic principles and characteristics of economic systems. Primary emphasis is on macroeconomic issues, including national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and current economic problems.

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

This course is designed to give students an understanding of world politics by examining historical and current events and issues. It explores topics of international relations – origins of wars, conditions for peace, and conflicts over wealth and resources. Students will learn how international actors interact with each other.

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

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

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

This course covers leading contemporary economic problems, with specific topics chosen from current and recent policy debates such as immigration, health care reform, national debt and executive pay. The objective is to provide a critical economics perspective about these issues, utilizing economic reasoning, theory, and principles. Prerequisite(s): SS 141

SS 206
Psychology of Consumer Behavior
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students explore the many facets of individual consumer decision making and behavior, including interpersonal, social, and societal factors that guide and predict behavior. Globalization and culture are emphasized throughout as essential considerations. Topics include consumer well-being, psychological distance, consumer neuroscience, emotions, identity-signaling behavior, status consumption, scarcity, privacy, and ethical consumption. Prerequisite(s): SS 131

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

Emphasizes normal personality development as viewed from a variety of perspectives, including social, educational, biological, and psychodynamic factors. Students apply these psychological principles to problems of everyday living and gain an understanding of both normal and deviant reactions to life events. (G4: Social Sciences) Prerequisite(s): SS 131

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

Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness.

SS 242
Microeconomics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Examines the principles underlying the behavior of business firms, resource owners, and consumers within a system of price-making markets. Emphasis is on pricing, resource allocation, cost analysis, price determination under market structures ranging from competition to monopoly, and a functional approach to the distribution of income. (G4: Social Sciences) Prerequisite(s): SS 141

SS 343
Labor Economics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Examines labor economics and labor institutions’ role in the U.S. economy. Major subjects include the changing labor force and its composition, labor markets, labor unionism, collective bargaining, labor legislation, and government regulation. Prerequisite(s): SS 141 and SS 242

SS 354
Comparative Political Systems
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This course is designed to provide a comparative study of political systems with a global perspective. It compares political ideologies, institutions and processes in democracies and various types of authoritarian regimes. The course also explores how these political systems manifest themselves in different types of regimes and intersect with important issues of the 21st century. Comparative Political Systems is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of the major issues associated with different political systems in the world.

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

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

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

This course explores the impact of digital information and communication technologies (ICT’s) in everyday life. Students examine how digital ICT’s have transformed social relations, social structures, identity formation processes, and cultural, political, and economic practices.

SS 443
International Economics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

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

SS 445
Money and Banking
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Reviews the monetary and banking system of the United States, with emphasis on its structure and regulation. The theoretical framework of the monetary system and its relation to monetary policy are also studied. Prerequisite(s): SS 242

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