UNI101 - First-year Seminar (College Seminar)

A seminar for first-year students that provides orientation to university life and study, as well as experiences contributing to student growth, development and academic achievement. Required for all first-year students.

ENG101 - College Writing I

Introduces students to fundamental forms of expository writing. Emphasis on structure of the essay and steps common to the writing process. Prerequisite: placement by the Department of English.

ENG102 - College Writing II

Integrates the research process with writing persuasive or argumentative essays. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in ENG 101.

PHL201 - Introduction to Philosophy

An introduction into the nature and problems of philosophy.

RLS111 - Introduction to Religious Studies

Exploration of contemporary religious issues and themes; emphasis on Christianity.

PE 101 - Body Conditioning

Basic activity course in body conditioning

HIS142 - U.S. History since 1877

General survey of U.S. history from the Industrial Revolution to the present, including examination of key social, economic and political developments in the United States during this period.

HIS217 - History of Chinese/Japanese Civilization

General survey of the history of China and Japan. Emphasis on the important aspects of Chinese and Japanese civilizations, political, social and economic factors, the impact of the West, modernization, development, militarism, war and revolution.

ENG201 - Introduction to Fiction

A survey of the novel, stressing fundamentals of and critical approaches to this genre. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102.

THR211 - Acting I

Survey of basic acting theory and technique, including vocal and physical warm-ups, relaxation, improvisation, scene study and ensemble awareness. No performing experience necessary. No prerequisites. Course fulfills the University's General Education fine arts core requirement.

MTH121 - Precalculus Mathematics

Preparation for the study of calculus. Course is a transition from the study of algebraic functions to the study of transcendental functions with a greater emphasis on analytic geometry.

CSC160 - Intro Computing Technology

Provides an overview of computer concepts and vocabulary for business and science students. Includes an overview of various computer systems and introductory Windows applications including Word, Excel and Power Point. Internet concepts and tools are included in this course.

PHY141 - General Physics

An algebra-based introduction to classical physics. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, forces, rotational motion, fluids and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MTH 101 or equivalent and some knowledge of trigonometry.

BIO110 - Environmental Science with Lab

Course encompasses broad topics in environmental science; including species diversity, population dynamics, human population growth concerns, energy use and water quality. Includes laboratory and field experience. Designed for non-majors.

PSY101 - Introduction to Psychology

A general survey of the psychological aspects of human behavior: cognition, motivation, learning, emotion, perception, personality, dysfunctional behavior and treatment. Application of principles to an understanding of one's own behavior and the behavior of others is stressed.

PSY205 - Child and Adolescent Development

Survey of human development and functioning from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis on placing development within the interpersonal, social and cultural settings that give an individual support and direction.

ECN101 - Principles of Economics

An integrated introduction to the analysis of individual firms and markets, as well as aggregate economic variables. These include inflation, unemployment and economic growth, with a focus on the state's role in attempts to regulate the economy outside the market.

ECN325 - The Evolution of Economic Thought

A survey of thought from religion, science and philosophy during the past 2,500 years and its impact on contemporary economic theory and practice. Main focus will be on thought since the Enlightenment with a comparison of the reductionist cast of Western theory and Japan's holism.