Elective Courses
Students in this course become better members of the College’s improvisational acting troupe. They develop improvisational approaches to acting that are then put to use in performing a wide variety of scenarios–some involving audience participation–on current issues of particular concern to college students. There are frequent performances during the semester both on and off campus. This course may be repeated for credit.
A continuation of Elementary Chorus, the experience will provide the student basic choral participation enabling them to: develop the quality of their singing voice, match pitches in specific ranges, learn to follow a score of written music, improve their concentration, perform more complex harmonies and rhythms. The repertoire will include music from all periods from European classical to contemporary American popular styles. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: CAT 189.
Printmaking allows artists to change and develop images in stages, creating a visual record of creativity. This course will introduce many techniques, both traditional and experimental.
Private instruction in piano, voice, other orchestral instruments such as trumpet, saxophone and guitar. At least one year of prior instruction on the selected instrument or the consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment on the basis of audition. This course may be repeated twice for a total of three semesters
Continuation of Studio Music I; course may be repeated twice for a total of three semesters.
Rehearsal for and actual production of a full length play, to be performed at the College and perhaps elsewhere as well. Students may become involved as performers or as stage managers, designers, costumers, or any combination thereof.
(Also AFS 300) This course introduces students to a critical approach to the interpretation of the AfricanAmerican socio-religious experience in North America. It examines the historical journey of African Americans as well as their attempt to
create meaning and sense of dignity in the face of harsh and inhumane circumstances.
(Also REL 300) This course introduces students to a critical approach to the interpretation of the AfricanAmerican socio-religious experience in North America. It examines the historical journey of African Americans as well as their attempt to
create meaning and sense of dignity in the face of harsh and inhumane circumstances.
This course will examine the treatment of people monetarily improverished by public and private institutions from the colonial period to the modern ear. Changing theories, practices, and attitudes about the poor and about poverty are the focus of study. Of central concern to this course is the response of poor peoples to these policies and the ways in which they resisted and organized. Each student will write a major (20 page) research paper for the course. This course will alternate between a United States history course and a Latin America Caribbean history course.
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of systems analysis and design. The role of the system analyst and the training skills required to function in this position are presented. Students will do application analysis, including modeling of processes and data and transformation of analysis results into a design for a specific computer environment. Design of programs, system testing, evaluation, conversion and documentation will also be discussed . The life cycle concept and its application to business systems are also discussed.
Introduction to the dynamic field of international business. Students will learn the basics of international business transactions, with particular regard to the differences between international and domestic transactions. Students will also be introduced to the range of career opportunities available in international business and in related fields such as international law and civil service. Topics to be covered will include: international business contracts; international business negotiations; international marketing; international public affairs and lobbying; international arbitration and litigation; international transport; multicultural management; and international electronic commerce.
(Also HIS 300) This course will examine the treatment of people monetarily improverished by public and private institutions from the colonial period to the modern ear. Changing theories, practices, and attitudes about the poor and about poverty are the focus of study. Of central concern to this course is the response of poor peoples to these policies and the ways in which they resisted and organized. Each student will write a major (20 page) research paper for the course. This course will alternate between a United States history course and a Latin America Caribbean history course.
Students will explore compositional techniques through a survey of strategies of various musical parameters, through analysis and original composition and production projects. Students will create original compositions and these will be critiqued in class and revised. Orchestration and arranging techniques will also be addressed.
An intensive study of Spanish grammar. Practical application through the writing of essays, translations, and oral reports.
A continuation of CAT 300, focusing on form and arrangement, including song form.
This course is intended to be a year long study of the structure and reactions of organic compounds. The course focuses on functional groups and reaction mechanisms. Applications to compounds of general public interest are discussed. The course consists of lecture and recitation.
Review of basic financial statements and an indepth study of accounting principles including:disclosure classification and presentation.
This course is a continuation of CHM 301.
(Also WMS 302) Multi/Transcultural & Global Awareness A hands-on quilting bee and a global look at women, past and present, as artists and workers in fabric.
A continuation of ACC 301.
Continuation of SPA 301.
(Also CAT 302) A hands-on quilting bee and a global look at women, past and present, as artists and workers in fabric.
This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM 301. The course can (but doesn’t have to) be taken concurrently with CHM 301. The course includes basic organic chemical instrumentation, analysis, and techniques.
Acting for film and television places different demands upon an actor. Working in conjunction with the video classes and the course in TV Studio, aspiring performers experiment with such areas as drama, commercials, and news broadcasting.
A study of classical, modern and contemporary theory about social well being. Political obligation, social justice, privacy, collective good, international rights, sovereignty, power.