TRIGONOMETRY (MAT 0116 01) | 3 Credits
Trigonometry
is the study of the ratios (functions called sines, cosines, tangents,
etc.) of the lengths of sides in right triangles. Angles are often
measured in radians. Graphs of the functions are studied. The ratios
are related to each other in “Identities.” The ratios are applied to
non-right angle triangles. This knowledge is used to break lines into
vertical and horizontal components called vectors.
Prerequisite:
MAT-0115 or the equivalent. This course partially fulfills the Critical
Thinking requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education
program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Noon to 2:20 p.m.
ETHICS AND SOCIAL VALUES (PHI 0272 01) | 3 Credits
An
introductory survey of philosophical approaches to contemporary moral
and social problems. Emphasis will be on theories about how we ought to
act and about goals, rights and responsibilities appropriate to human
beings. Topics may include capital punishment, equality and
discrimination, economic justice, globalization, and terrorism, among
others.
This course fulfills the Ethics in Action requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Noon to 2:20 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSC 0101 01) | 3 Credits
This
course introduces students to the systematic study of politics and
crucial concepts in the discipline, including government, democracy,
power, justice, and collective action. Course materials consist of
philosophical and theoretical texts, case studies, political analyses,
and documentaries. Upon completion, students will better understand the
practice of politics on local, national, and international levels.
Prerequisite:
None. This course fulfills either the Global Awareness/Culture
requirement or the Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in the
Undergraduate College’s General Education program. It cannot be used to
fulfill both requirements.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
BASIC CONCEPTS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 0100 01) | 3 CreditsAn
introductory course designed to make students aware of the diversity of
the field of psychology and the ways in which human behavior can be
studied. Goals, methods, and applications of the science of psychology
in learning, language, thinking, perception, and the emotions are
investigated.
Prerequisite for all psychology courses. This
course fulfills the Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in
the Undergraduate College’s General Education program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Noon to 2:20 p.m. AN INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC THOUGHT (RST 0200 01) | 3 Credits
This
course is a study of the main themes of Catholicism. “The Kingdom of
God,” the key message of Jesus the Christ, is the concept that
integrates understanding of the following topics: Foundations for Faith,
God, Jesus the Christ, Salvation, The Church, The Moral Life, and
Christian Spirituality. This course partially fulfills the Religious
Studies requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education
program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (SOC 0100 01) | 3 Credits
A
study of the interaction in the major social institutions: the family,
military, economy, religion, education, government / legal, leisure,
mass media, peer group, community, and social stratification. How
everyday life is influenced by culture, status, and role constructs.
Sociology as an applied problem solving discipline is emphasized.
This
course fulfills the Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in
the Undergraduate College’s General Education program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
CRIMINOLOGY (SOC 0260 01) | 3 Credits
An analysis
of contemporary views of criminal behavior, social theories of causation
/perpetration of crime. Areas of studies will be: deviance; penal
reform; crime detection; changing definition of crime; and agencies of
social control. Special emphasis on criminal law procedure and the
elements of crimes. Field trips.
Prerequisite: SOC-0100.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Noon to 2:20 p.m.
INDEPENDENT STUDY (SOC 0410 01) | 3 or 6 Credits
This
course is for advanced students pursuing a particular research
(qualitative or quantitative) interest. A faculty sponsor must give
approval prior to registration.
Prerequisites: SOC-0100,
SOC-0200 and/or SOC-0205, SOC-0210, and at least one other social
science course or project related to the topic selected for independent
study.
INTERNSHIP (SOC 0455 01) | 3-15 Credits
Supervised
experience in an outside practice/agency or institution. Faculty-student
conferences and evaluation sessions will be held periodically. An
on-campus supervisory class will be held based on the professor’s
discretion and student need.
Open to juniors and seniors in the Sociology B.S. degree.
Introductory Spanish (SPA 0100 01) | 3 Credits
An introduction to a practical, everyday beginning language experience and to the Spanish speaking cultures. Emphasis in acquiring the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.