Students study various research methods and applications of research to business. Emphasis is placed on demographics and psychographics and on the critical analysis and interpretation of research as a tool for decision making. Student must pass with a “D” or better. Prerequisites: BU 120 Principles of Marketing, SB 120 Introduction to Psychology, and SM 261 Statistics
Adamo, Joseph
EN-201-C1
Academic Writing II
A required component of the College General Education Program, Academic Writing II emphasizes writing from research. Students will create analytical and short argument essays, research and analyze texts, and craft a variety of focused writings in order to enter an academic conversation through a sustained argument essay. Prerequisite: A “C” or better in EN 101, Academic Writing I
Geyer, Christine
FA-101-C1
St: Drawing Dissent: 20th Century Art & Activism
This course introduces students to the history of activist art from the last 100 years and places it within the context of social struggles and movements. It will examine artists, artistic movements, art collectives, and creative works that have challenged authority, declared identity, and raised awareness to further social justice agendas for
specific groups of people. Students will obtain knowledge and understanding of how visual language has been used to encourage dissent and revolution. Graffiti, mural art,
visual art, and graphic art that addresses issues such as workers rights, labor mobilization, civil rights, politics, war, and identity will be studied.
Selleck, Laurie
FA-111-C1
Art History I
Lectures, discussions, and slide presentations trace major art movements and tendencies in Western painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. The political, religious, and social contexts of art are also studied.
Trinchera, Anthony
HG-102-C1
World Civilizations 1550 to Present
This course covers the history of civilizations around the world from the Renaissance to the present day. Utilizing a thematic and comparative approach to world history, this course exposes students to the global structures, issues and events that shape the contemporary world.
Sloan, Julia
HS-134-C1
Intro to Alcohol & Substance Abuse
This course introduces students to the issues related to alcohol and substance abuse, including the role of the professional. It will provide the knowledge base regarding the models and theories of addictions and other chemical abuse. Treatment approaches will be introduced and reviewed, and current trends in elderly, minority groups and veterans, will be presented.
Waite, Jennifer
HU-365-C1
Ethics
Students critically examine the perceptions and explanations of human values as expressed by major philosophers throughout history. Moral and ethical theories, concepts, and ideas that have significantly changed the course of history are analyzed. With these tools, students learn to interpret and evaluate contemporary moral issues and to explore how their own values shape their understanding of experience and history. Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II
Sanders, Michael
SB-322-C1
Psychology Applied to Organizational Behavior
This course explores the complexity of behavior within organizational settings and helps students develop the social interaction abilities necessary for professional success. Specific areas of focus include group dynamics, inter-group relations, interview skills, familiarity with testing in industry, organizational communication, person-machine interactions and effective styles of leadership. Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology
