General Education

This course is an intensive review of the English language and its use in college-level writing. Concepts include the mechanics of written discourse, sentence structure, paragraph development, and essay organizations. Students use models from English prose and poetry for discussion and composition topics. Testing fee required.

This course is a continuation of Communications I with special attention to skills involved in writing a major analytical research project, including how to gather and organize viable data. In addition, students learn how to communicate in small group settings. These concepts include problem-solving, leadership styles, and roles of a group member. Testing fee required.

This course is an introduction to the reading and analysis of literature; the quarter's work will involve extensive reading in one of the following genres: poetry, short fiction, novel, drama, or essay. Testing fee required.

This course is a study of the growth and interactions of world cultures, including the interaction of the West with other civilizations. There will be an emphasis on the development of the current world situation.

This course offers a survey of the origins, traditional cultures, and current conditions of Native North American Indian populations.

This course is an introduction to the myths that have been understood as origins of civilization and culture. Readings include tales of creation and myths concerning the origins of organized society. The readings provide information and understanding about the functioning of myth as it survives in the present.

This course consists of an historical and cultural study of the USSR and a survey of Russian history focusing upon the twentieth century. John Reed, Gorbachev, and standard text of Russian history will be read in this course. Cultural studies included.

This course consists of readings in Russian cultural life and Russian literature and is a survey of the literary traditions of Russia with comparisons and contrasts to the Soviet literature of the Twentieth century. Literary themes and their relationship to issues in Russian life will be of special interest.

This course is an exploration of Chinese cultural traditions, attitudes, and values through a study of Chinese art and related concepts and ideas.

This course is a survey of major trends of thought, culture, politics, philosophy, and religion in China during the modern period. Emphasis will be on how these trends have affected the historical development of China and its current policies.

This course is an exploration of Japanese cultural traditions, attitudes, and values through the study of Japanese art and related concepts and ideas.

This course is a study of significant current issues in Japan regarding business and government policies.

This course is an exploration of the rich multicultural heritage of the Spanish- and Portuguese speaking countries of Latin America through a study of their art, music, festivals, and related topics.

This course is a survey of major trends in current thought, politics, economics, societal relations, and religion, as they pertain to problems now confronting the region.

This course focuses on providing students with different methods and approaches used in making political comparisons. Furthermore, students are shown how they can use these methods and approaches in the study of individual countries.

This course aims at familiarizing the student with the great religious traditions of the world. Specific attention is given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the activity of philosophy by studying the ways in which a number of important philosophical schools have attempted to deal with such major concerns as proof the existence of God, the challenges of science and materialism to free will, the basis for human knowledge, and the justification of moral beliefs.

This course is a study of ideas that have shaped civilizations, with emphasis on the literature of various cultures and periods. Works will be read in English translation. Lectures and discussions interpret literature and consider religious and philosophical thought in terms of contrasting as well as universal themes and values.

A course for non-art majors, this class presents a study of selected works in the visual arts by exploring the role of art in society with an emphasis on the creation and interpretation of works of art in media by examining style, aesthetics, social function, and the expression of cultural values. Students will explore the creative process via relevant art projects.

This course emphasizes problem solving skills in management and finance. Topics include simple and compound interest, annuities, discounts, installment buying, amortization, reading and interpreting financial reports, depreciation, taxes, insurance, and investments. Mathematical tools include solving linear equations, linear regression, and basic statistical models. The uses of tables, calculators, and Excel are stressed.

This course is an introduction to the theory and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics including probability, random variables, expected values, probability distribution functions, and hypothesis testing.

This is the first course in collecting, organizing, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics include sampling, first steps in statistical design of experiments, ethical problems, correlation, association and causation, and prediction.

(GE-BioSci) This course is a study of the biological systems comprising the biosphere and those perturbations which would threaten homeostasis of the systems. This course must be taken concurrently with INS 10500.

(GE-BioSci) This course considers how advances in human technological capabilities pose problems for human societies. The course will focus primarily on threats to human and ecosystem health. Students will evaluate scientific data, the sometimes conflicting interpretations of those data, and their implications for public policy. This course must be taken concurrently with INS 10500 and IBS 11400.

(GE-PhysSci) This course provides a basis for understanding problems of global proportion facing societies in the coming millennium. Fundamental chemical concepts will provide an understanding of the role chemistry plays in the problems considered, and in their potential resolution of solution. Issues include environmental concerns, energy, hunger and food production, health, pollution, and population considerations.

(GE-BioSciLab) This course includes hands-on activities in both field and classroom settings that complement the topics covered In IBS 11400. This course is taught on a different night of the week than the cluster and requires a lab fee. It must be taken concurrently with IBS 11400.

Students will explore basic psychological concepts, methods, and findings leading to a better understanding of human behavior.

Students are introduced to the basic concepts and theories of sociology as the scientific study of human society. The course includes such topics as collective behavior, socialization, culture, stratification, social institutions, and deviant behavior.

This course provides students with an overview of the American national government with attention focused on structures, principles, and decision making processes. Key terms such as “democracy” and “politics” are addressed, as well as selected policy areas.