The courses below were offered during a previous winter session.
A continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry, including kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions.
ECON 224 will introduce you to both major topics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Explore entities that participate in financial markets, how these entities make financial decisions, how financial markets function, how bonds and stocks are valued, what financial risk is and how to quantify it, and how investors form optimal investment portfolios in the face of risk.
Introduction to geographic data; use of digital maps and aerial/satellite images as means of Earth observation; basics of spatial data analysis; location-based Web APPs; digital map services.
A survey of U.S. history from 1865 to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments
This course is designed to be a basic introduction to the private club segment of the hospitality industry. Clubs are typically beautiful facilities, where top-of-the-line service is provided to members and their guests (versus customers). This course will take an inside look at the professional operations of private clubs, specifically focusing on quality service and leadership techniques.
The basic fundamentals of human nutrition will be covered and the practical application of this knowledge in the selection of adequate diets to the population in question. The class is meant to bridge basic, foundational ideas of nutrition with meal and menu planning in the hospitality industry.
This course provides students with a solid foundation of the mass media – covering the history, theory and economics surrounding and associated with mass communication industries.
An overview of the field of public relations, including information about its history, theoretical foundations, the PR planning process, possible career paths, and key terms, concepts and issues needed to work in public relations or related industries
Examines the structure of the advertising industry in its many forms, the history and evolution, social impacts, regulation, research, planning, creative aspects, media planning, strategies, sales promotion, event promotion and the integrated nature of all strategic communication
This course addresses the key issues and questions facing the HR functions of global companies. It also focuses on some of the challenges and myths about HR that face both domestic and global companies.
This course is an introductory survey of the literature and styles of western art music.
Beliefs and practices of the world's religions and the methods scholars use to study them
RETL 265 is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in the business of retail management.
This social work course introduces students to the history of the social work profession and social welfare in the United States. Students learn the grounding principles, values, concepts, and terminology of the social work profession and social welfare through the eyes of a generalist practitioner who facilitates planned change processes across systems involved with alleviating social problems and providing social services. Students learn the NASW Code of Ethics, guiding principles and values, and practice settings as they pertain to generalist social work that builds on strengths and social justice.
This course is an introduction to the best practices in online public communication and the theories that explain and guide those practices.
This course introduces students to issues relevant to sport, entertainment, recreation, and related industries as an academic major and as a professional endeavor. The goal of the class will be for students to have a broad overview of sport management.
Sport and the Law is designed to assist the student in acquiring knowledge of legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport.
Examines the ethical issues associated with sport and entertainment through critical and thorough investigation, to encourage participants to develop informed opinions on each issue.
Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies is a social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; changing roles, images, and institutions will be examined.
A study of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation with a deeper interdisciplinary inquiry into how the principles and provisions of these documents affected the everyday lives of black citizens from the seventeenth century to the present.
Biology 110 presents basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors.
A continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry, including kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions.
ECON 224 will introduce you to both major topics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Develop an understanding of how to start, grow, and manage innovations and new ventures successfully and how the free enterprise system works. In addition to covering essential information about new venture development, this course will address skills of entrepreneurial management and strategic thinking.
Explore entities that participate in financial markets, how these entities make financial decisions, how financial markets function, how bonds and stocks are valued, what financial risk is and how to quantify it, and how investors form optimal investment portfolios in the face of risk.
Introduction to geographic data; use of digital maps and aerial/satellite images as means of Earth observation; basics of spatial data analysis; location-based Web APPs; digital map services.
This course will be taught on location at various sites in Peru, we will balance covering the broad history of Latin America with specific readings, materials, and locations dealing with Peruvian history from the indigenous Inca civilization, conquest by the Spanish, and the ongoing legacy of colonial rule for contemporary society.
A survey of U.S. history from 1865 to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments
HRTM 280 is designed to introduce you to the tourism field from a general system’s perspective using traditional social science disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, geography, and destination planning as parts of the system.
Introduction into recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; the role of supervisors in management; and personnel administration.
This course provides students with a solid foundation of the mass media – covering the history, theory and economics surrounding and associated with mass communication industries.
An overview of the field of public relations, including information about its history, theoretical foundations, the PR planning process, possible career paths, and key terms, concepts and issues needed to work in public relations or related industries
Examines the structure of the advertising industry in its many forms, the history and evolution, social impacts, regulation, research, planning, creative aspects, media planning, strategies, sales promotion, event promotion and the integrated nature of all strategic communication
Basic writing skills for all areas of the mass media. Includes lecture and lab.
This course addresses the key issues and questions facing the HR functions of global companies. It also focuses on some of the challenges and myths about HR that face both domestic and global companies.
This course is an introductory survey of the literature and styles of western art music.
MUSC 210 offers various psychological and psychosocial aspects of human musical behavior, including introductory musical acoustics, perception and cognition of music, music and the brain, music processing across world cultures, music and emotions, music and human health, music in social contexts, and principles of experimental design.
Beliefs and practices of the world's religions and the methods scholars use to study them
RETL 250 examines the challenges faced by designers, product developers, and consumers as they create, wear, and recycle clothing and fashion.
RETL 261 is a study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision-making techniques through close examination of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets and depreciation, and current liabilities.
RETL 265 is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in the business of retail management.
An introduction to the rich and complex culture of Russia, the world’s largest country. Topics range from medieval Russian art to twentieth-century Socialist Realism, from the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky to the balladeers of the 1970s, from the poetry of Alexander Pushkin to the soul-searching of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
This course will examine how determinants of health – both for individuals and for populations – are not just medical or biological but are shaped in large part by our social environments.
SPAN 350 is an introduction to the socio-historic Peru context. Students will explore pre-Hispanic culture, Hispanic influence, political development, architecture, music, crafts, textiles, food and customs and traditions of the Peruvian people.
This course is an introduction to the best practices in online public communication and the theories that explain and guide those practices.
The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues.
SPTE 274 is all about Microsoft Excel! In this 3-credit course, students will learn viable Excel skills that will help them be prepared for higher level courses, practica, internships and the business world.
Sport and the Law is designed to assist the student in acquiring knowledge of legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport.
This course provides students with an overview of the rapidly developing sport and entertainment industry from a strategic marketing perspective.
Examines the ethical issues associated with sport and entertainment through critical and thorough investigation, to encourage participants to develop informed opinions on each issue.
This course investigates - primarily through films, literature, and discussions - sport and entertainment as a critical facet of society.
Examines the factors which led to the first professional athlete, team, and league while also looking at the growth in collegiate sport. Examines ancillary sport businesses as they emerged including trading cards, fantasy sport, and sports media. The emphasis will be on the industry’s growth over the last 40 years as today’s sport business structure began to form.
Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies is a social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; changing roles, images, and institutions will be examined.
This course offers historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Course work will center around understanding how feminism, women, gender, sexuality, and patriarchy have been theorized within specific feminist paradigms in social and historical contexts.