CLUSTERS
FILM AND LITERATURE
F1: Fairy Tale in Literature and Film (total = 10 s.h.)
This cluster searches for the psychological, sociological, and literary meanings embedded in traditional folk and fairy tales and in their modern versions. By comparing classic tales with contemporary versions, we consider the relevance of these tales to our own experience. Assuming that fairy and folk tales stretch and color our imaginations, we study the visual and aural portrayal of worlds both fantastical and fearsome. With a rigorous attention to film style, we focus on the ways that cinema adapts fairy/folk tale archetypes, and creates new stories that situate mythical structures within contemporary settings. We learn the language with which we might express and understand these timeless traditions that continually inform our everyday experience.
RTVF 10, sec. F1: Introduction to Film and TV Studies (AA) (3 s.h.)
M/W, 2:55-4:55 p.m.
TBA
ENGL 192M, sec. F1: Fairy Tale in Literature and Film (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Scott Harshbarger
WSC 1: Composition(4 s.h.)
sec. F1: M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m.
Ethna Lay
or
sec. FA: M/W/F, 1:20-2:35 p.m.
Ethna Lay
F2: Italian Language, Italian Cinema (total = 6 s.h.)
This introduction to Italian cinema surveys major trends from the postwar days to the social upheaval of the ’70s. Through the discussion of representative cinematic works belonging to the neorealist genre, comedy Italian style, auteur cinema, and political and popular genre cinema, students gain awareness of the development of modern Italian society. Among the issues addressed in this course are: Italy’s view of itself in relation to the rest of Europe, gender conflicts in popular cinema, the influence of American culture, and the impact of modernization on Italian society. Movies (with English subtitles) will be screened weekly. At the same time, the elementary Italian language class takes its inspiration from the idea that learning a foreign language always involves being conversant with aspects of the target culture. In the language class, students analyze the linguistic components of scenes from films viewed in the cinema class. It is assumed that students have no previous knowledge of Italian; therefore, each activity is level-appropriate, istruttiva and interessante.
ITST 141, sec. F2: Italian Cinema (AA) (3 s.h.)
M/W, 4:30-5:55 p.m.
Simone Castaldi
ITAL 1, sec. F2: Elementary Italian 1 (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m.
Lori Ultsch
LAW, POLITICS, JOURNALISM
F3: Democracy in America (total = 13 s.h.)
This cluster explores what it means to live as a citizen in America. What is democracy, and why does it stir such passion? Is America’s system of government truly democratic? How does democracy play itself out in the political institutions we’ve created and in our everyday lives? Who has the power, and why? How are the issues framed in public discourse, who defines those issues, and why does it matter? Can we change our democracy when we need to? To explore these questions, we learn about the basic structures of American society and government and how they shape our lives and choices. We investigate how power works. We read and react to the news of the day and the words of leaders and average citizens. We talk about what holds the country together and what can pull it apart. Together, the three courses provide students with insights about the relationships between the American form of government, our social institutions and the life of an individual citizen. This cluster includes one semester hour of instruction in library research methods.
SOC 135, sec. F3: Political Sociology (BH) (4 s.h.)
M/W, 2:45-4:40 p.m.
Cindy Bogard
PSC 1, sec. F3: American Politics (BH) (4 s.h.)
M/W, 4:50-6:45 p.m.
David Green
WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F3: T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-noon
Dan Cole
or
sec. FC: T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m.
Dan Cole
F4: Who Represents Us? How the 2008 Elections Will Shape American Politics (total = 13 s.h.)
This cluster examines the role of elections in American politics, with particular attention to the 2008 presidential and congressional elections. The question underlying the course is, “How do elections influence the nature of representation in American politics?” Specific topics will include: the relevance of the electoral college in the 21st century; the decline of political parties and the rise of independent voters; and the demands of the 24-hour news cycle on political campaigns. Students will study the importance of elections through historical, political, and expository windows, and they will have special readings and assignments that bridge all three courses. This cluster includes one semester hour of instruction in library research methods.
HIST 14C, sec. F4: American Civilization (HP) (4 s.h.)
M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m.
Michael D’Innocenzo
PSC 1, sec. F4: American Politics (BH) (4 s.h.)
T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-noon
Meena Bose
WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F4: T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m.
Daisy Miller
or
sec. FD: T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m.
Daisy Miller
F5: Politics, Ethics and Journalism (total = 10 s.h.)
In a democracy, political actors are free to compete for power, the press is free to disseminate a wide variety of ideas, and citizens are free to form and promote their own moral beliefs. These three freedoms interact in complex ways. So, for instance, a free press is supposed to limit the power of government to act arbitrarily or destructively, and to help people refine their moral beliefs through gaining information and debating those with different perspectives. This cluster examines the interaction of politics, the press, and the good, especially in the context of a democratic society. Note: This cluster is open only to first-year students who already have credit for WSC 1 (Composition). This cluster includes one semester hour of instruction in library research methods.
PSC 1, sec. F5: American Politics (BH) (3 s.h.)
M/W/F, 10:10-11:05 a.m.
Rosanna Perotti
PHI 14, sec. F5: Introduction to Ethics (HP)
(3 s.h.) M/W/F, 9:05-10 a.m.
Deitmar Heidemann
JRNL 1, sec. F5: Ethics and Principles of American News Media (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m.
Gregory Smith
F6: Law and Economics (total = 6 s.h.)
What is the relationship between law, economics and business? The legal studies course examines the sources of American law and the ways in which our legal system affects our business and personal lives. The class focuses on the Constitution, statutory law, common law, and administrative law. The economics course asks: What is capitalism? Why are the property relations and legal and political institutions so crucial to the operation of a capitalist economy? How have the legal forms of business and the overall business structure evolved over time? What challenges do global corporations create for policy makers?
LEGL 20, sec. F6: Introduction to Legal Systems, Environment and Contracts (required for all business majors) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m.
Martha Weisel
ECO 2, sec. F6: Principles of Economics (required for all business majors) (3 s.h.)
M/W/F, 12:50-1:45 p.m.
R. Mazzoleni
BUSINESS AND THE WORKPLACE
F7: Markets, Monopolies and Mathematics: An Introduction to Microeconomics (total = 6 s.h.)
In this cluster, students are introduced to microeconomics: the analysis of the choices made by firms and consumers in competitive markets, as well as under monopoly and oligopoly. The main mathematical tool is matrices, which are used in systems of linear equations, linear programming, and game theory, with an emphasis on applications to models of economic systems, such as supply and demand. We also explore the concept of economic efficiency in critical context.
MATH 40, sec. F7: Linear Mathematics and Matrices (MC) (3 s.h.)
M/W/F, 9:05-10 a.m.
Abraham Mantell
ECO 2, sec. F7: Principles of Economics (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m.
B. Sengupta
F8: More Than the Market: Economy and Work in Cross-Cultural Perspective (total = 10 s.h.)
What is an economy? What are the different ways that human societies have organized work? What are the different forms of inequality we see cross- culturally? What are the modern variations of free, slave and indentured labor? How can we explain the differences between developed and less-developed nations? This introductory course cluster explores these and other questions through the lenses of anthropological, economic and literary analysis. Through reading literature and social science texts, we will examine work and consumption in several cultures. We will also learn about the ways in which the market shapes human relationships and societies. And we will consider the actual and potential roles of socioeconomic institutions, government policies, and racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination in shaping income and employment outcomes.
ECO 1, sec. F8: Principles of Economics (3 s.h.)
M/W, 6:30-7:55 p.m.
Greg DeFreitas
ANTH 4, sec. F8: Cultural Diversity (BH, CC) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m.
Sharryn Kasmir
WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F8: T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m.
Russell Harrison
or
sec. FH: T/TH, 4:30-6:25 p.m.
Russell Harrison
F9: Ethics in the Age of Information Technology (total = 8 s.h.)
This cluster combines an introduction to business computing with a basic course in ethics. The computing course focuses on hardware and software innovations, and on their integration into management information systems. Use of productivity tools and the Internet are emphasized along with business applications areas that make use of computing resources and technology. The ethics course acquaints students with the diverse historical traditions of ethics as they influence contemporary issues revolving around new information and technologies, so that students can reflect upon their personal and professional decision-making. We will take up such issues as intellectual property rights, privacy and confidentiality, and censorship. Students will consider the duties of the information professional in the workplace and in the arena of public policy. Does professionalism require neutrality or moral agency? Are information technologies ethically neutral or value-laden?
IT 14, sec. F9: Introduction to Computer Concepts and Software Tools in Business (4 s.h.)
Lecture, M/W, 2-55-4:20 p.m.
Lab W 1:55-2:50 p.m.
Laura Lally
PHI 14, sec. F9: Introduction to Ethics (HP) (4 s.h.)
M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m.
Chris Eliot
F10: Immigrants, Women and Untouchables: Work and Marginalized Peoples (total = 6 s.h.)
Why does work so often become a place of exploitation, especially for minorities, immigrants and women? What have been the conditions of work historically and across cultures? How has consumption been a realm of inequality and social struggle? How have people fought against their oppression both at work and in the consumer sphere? This course explores work, exploitation and consumption in a cross-cultural perspective. We will read case studies of immigrant workers in the United States, southern African hunter- gatherers, Indian untouchables, as well as women workers in modern Japan and China. We explore themes of race, ethnicity, class and gender, and we consider the relationship of work and consumption over time and place. We will also look at social movements that aim to empower oppressed people in these various places.
ANTH 4, sec. F10: Cultural Diversity (BH, CC) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Sharryn Kasmir
HIST 20, sec. F10: The Present in Historical Perspective (HP) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m.,
Yuki Terazawa
SCIENCE CONNECTIONS
F11: Pre-Health Sciences (total = 8 s.h.)
Most medical, dental and veterinary schools require a solid foundation in science, particularly biology and chemistry. After all, organisms are massive collections of biological molecules executing complex combinations of chemical reactions in a highly controlled and regulated manner. This cluster explores general chemistry, cell biology and genetics, and the interplay between these disciplines in the function of organisms, particularly humans. Throughout the cluster we consider how various chemical and biological processes are related and influence the human condition.
BIO 11, sec. F11: Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics (NS) (4 s.h.)
M/W/F, 9:05-10 a.m.,
Beverly Clendening
and
BIO lab, sec. FAL: M, 2:20-5:20 p.m.,
T, 12:45-1:40 p.m.
or
BIO lab, sec. FBL: T, 2:20-5:20 p.m.,
W, 12:45-1:40 p.m.
CHEM 3A, sec. F11: General and Inorganic Chemistry (NS) (4 s.h.)
M/W/F, 10:10-11:05 a.m.
TH, 8:30-9:25 a.m.
William Nirode,
and
CHEM lab, sec. FA: W, 2-4:50 p.m.,
Ronald Strothkamp
or
CHEM lab, sec. FB: TH, 2:20-5:10 p.m.,
Terry Brack
F12: Engineering (total = 6 s.h.)
This cluster explores the world that humans have designed – the products and processes used in its development. There are three main components of the freshman engineering design course. First, the informed design process connects basic science and mathematics to an eight-step design cycle that enables students to grasp the basics of conceptual engineering design. Second, teamwork: Students collaborate on homework and compete with other teams in designing lab projects. Third, communication skills are explored and developed through problem-solving activities and brainstorming sessions. Class sessions are composed of rich media content, including Flash animations, video clips, graphic images and music. Active learning methods are used in class to enhance student involvement, learning and change. The six design lab projects allow teams to design and build their own prototypes within project specifications and time constraints, develop good interpersonal team dynamics, and improve their oral and written communication skills. ENGG 15 is cross-listed with Technology and Public Policy (TPP 15).
ENGG 15, sec. F12: Designing the Human-Made World (NS) (3 s.h.) (cross-listed with TPP 15, sec. F12)
MW, 12:50-1:45 p.m.
Mauro Caputi
and either
ENGG 15 Lab, sec. FAL (cross-listed with TPP 15 Lab, sec. FAL)
M, 2:20-4:20 p.m.
Mauro Caputi
and
WSC 1, sec. FL: Composition (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Margaret Stein
or
ENGG 15 Lab, sec. FBL (cross-listed with TPP 15 Lab, sec. FBL)
W, 2:20-4:20 p.m.
Mauro Caputi
and
WSC 1, sec. F12: Composition (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Margaret Stein
or
ENGG 15 Lab, sec. FCL (cross-listed with TPP 15 Lab, sec. FCL)
F, 12:50-2:50 p.m.
Mauro Caputi
and
WSC 1, sec. F99: Composition (3 s.h.)
M/W, 2:55-4:20 p.m.
TBA
F13: Science and Science Fiction (total = 6 s.h.)
Most of us would say there’s a big difference between good science and good science fiction ... but what is it, precisely? Part of the difficulty is that much of what counted as science fiction a generation ago has now become commonplace (think of TV wrist watches, cloning, etc.). In this unit, we explore the difference between science and science fiction through a hands-on study of astronomy and by reading a broad selection of modern science fiction.
ASTR 11, sec. F13: The Solar System (NS) (3 s.h.)
Brett Bochner
Lecture: T, 2:20-4:10 p.m., and either
Lab: sec. FA: TH, 2:20-4:10 p.m.
WSC 1: Composition (3 s.h.)
sec. FM: T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Barbara Bengels
DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC
F14: Modern Dance (total = 11.5 s.h.)
This cluster is designed for incoming dance majors. The dance course focuses on technique in contemporary dance forms; it is the first course in a four-year sequence. Along with modern dance, students take a figure drawing course through the Fine Arts Department, in which they use drawing techniques to better understand the dynamic symmetry of the human form; students examine anatomical and gestural shape as it relates to motion and dance. The drawing course fulfills a distribution requirement for dance majors. In addition to these two courses, the cluster includes English Composition and Biology 103, “Human Anatomy and Physiology.” In the composition class, writing assignments are connected to the dance and drawing material. The anatomy class focuses on analyzing and executing the exercises and combinations occurring in dance movement. We attend a variety of dance performances in New York City during the semester.
DNCE 11M, sec. F14: Modern Dance I (CP) (2.5 s.h.)
T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Stormy Brandenberger
DNCE 11M, sec. FA: Pilates Lab
T, 10-11 p.m.
Staff
DNCE 11M, sec. FB: Modern Dance Lab
W, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Maxine Steinman
DNCE 11M, sec. FC: Modern Dance Lab
W, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
R. Becker
and
FA 14, sec. F14: Beginning Drawing (CP)
(3 s.h.) T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m.
David Pushkin
and
WSC 1, sec. F14: Composition (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Robert Vestigo
and
BIO 103, sec. F14: Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 s.h.)
Lecture: F14, MW 8-8:55a.m.,
Lab: sec. FN; TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., TBA
F15: The Soundtracks of Our Lives (total = 7 s.h.)
Music marks the turning points of our lives. A song on your iPod evokes memories of a holiday dinner, a high school game won (or lost), or a heartfelt breakup. Music connects our present to our personal, cultural and historical past. For example, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” not only represents a recent album turned motion picture featuring the artist 50 Cent, but it also marks a moment in our national history: it is hard to imagine such a work 50 years ago. From the blues to the baroque, the evolution of musical devices and techniques helps us to trace the evolution of Western thought and culture. This cluster divides its time between a music course covering the fundamentals of harmony, melodic construction, and form in Western music from the Middle Ages to the present, and a writing course that identifies moments in American history where musical, literary and visual arts have overlapped. We explore the ways our musical tastes shape and are shaped by contemporary culture. Note: This cluster is not intended for music majors or minors.
MUS 3, sec. F15: Music Appreciation (AA) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Kenneth Lampl
WSC 1, Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F15: T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Frank Gaughan
or
sec. FO: T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m.
Frank Gaughan
F16: Drama and the Visual Arts (total = 10 s.h.)
This cluster is designed for students who are considering a major or minor in drama. It includes Drama 9, “Play Analysis,” a required course for the major. Students explore representative plays from a wide variety of traditions as an access point to a larger discussion about the development of Western drama and art from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Assignments focus on sharpening and refining analytical and observational skills through discussion, lecture and writing. By the end of the semester, students will have gained an overview of the history of Western drama and its relationship to major movements in the visual arts, and will have developed their writing skills through integrated assignments.
DRAM 9, sec. F16: Play Analysis (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m.
Royston Coppenger
AH 4, sec. F16: Form in the Art Work, I (AA) (3 s.h.)
M/W, 2:55-4:20 p.m.
Martha Hollander
WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F16: M/F, 11:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m.,
Allison Perry
or
sec. FP: M/W/F, 9:50 a.m.-11:05 a.m.,
Allison Perry
PSYCHOLOGY
F17: The Psychology of Everyday Life (total = 13 s.h.)
Everyday life is filled with complexities that range from the minor to the extraordinary, including life- altering choices that affect our relationships, career options, health and well-being. Especially for first- year college students, it may seem that every aspect of life requires thought and attention, all at the same time. In this cluster, we examine psychological and philosophical approaches to the challenges of everyday life. Issues include personal goals, conformity, stress, relationships, health- promoting versus health-damaging behaviors, self- deception, and the role of morality and ethics in defining a good individual life. Students are encouraged to think critically about the topics studied, to understand how they apply to their lives, and to express and examine their opinions about current controversies. This cluster includes one semester hour of library instruction.
PSY 7, sec. F17: Fundamental Perspectives in Psychology (BH) (4 s.h.)
M/F, 11:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Keith Shafritz
PHI 10, sec. F17: Introduction to Philosophy (HP) (4 s.h.)
M/W, 2:45-4:40 p.m.
Anthony Dardis
WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)
sec. F17: M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m., Jennifer Rich
or
sec. FQ: T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Linda Parkoff
F18: Psychology and the Meaning of Life (total = 7 s.h.)
Humans share many of the biological and social characteristics of mammals in general and primates in particular, but a few human traits appear to have no equal in the animal world. This course examines three of these traits: language, thought and self- reflective identity. Together they seem to lie at the heart of much that we hold dear: without language we would have no community; without thought, no knowledge; without a sense of self, no morality. Across the term we look at the human ability to talk, think and self-reflect from the perspectives of psychology, philosophy and literature. This cluster includes one semester hour of library instruction.
PSY 7, sec. F18: Fundamental Perspectives in Psychology (BH) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m.,
Oscar Pineño
PHI 10, sec. F18: Introduction to Ethics (HP) (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Mark McEvoy
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ATHLETIC TRAINING
F19: Physical Education and Sport Sciences (total = 8 s.h.)
This cluster is designed for students considering a major in physical education, athletic training or exercise physiology. It is composed of three courses required for the major: biology, English composition, and a foundational course in physical education and sport sciences. By combining these perspectives, students consider the place of physical education in society from varied points of view.
PESP 25, sec. F19: Fitness for Life (2 s.h.)
M/W, 9:35-11 a.m.
Steven Frierman
WSC 1, sec. F19: Composition (3 s.h.)
T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Paul Carson
BIO 103, sec. F19: Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 s.h.)
Lecture: M/W, 12:50-1:45 p.m.
Lab: sec. FAL, W, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ronald Sarno
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