Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2004-2005 Table of Contents

Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2004-2005 table of contents

Table of Contents

General Information ...... 2

Core Curriculum and Study Opportunities . .8

Calendar ...... 20

Business Administration ...... 24

Education and Human Services ...... 42

Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 56

Continuing Studies ...... 100

Westminster Choir College ...... 129

Course Descriptions ...... 132

Procedures and Policies ...... 266

Campus and Facilities ...... 284

Directories ...... 290

Index ...... 318

Guide to the Catalog and Campus Map . . .322

Travel Directions ...... 324

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Telephone: 609-896-5000 or visit our Web site: www.rider.edu

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1 general information

Mission Statement •promoting inquisitiveness, openness to change, and a commitment to life-long Rider University enables its students to learning; acquire knowledge, think critically, com- •holding teaching excellence paramount municate clearly, and lead effectively so while balancing the complementary they may enjoy fulfilling lives and success- commitments to scholarly activity and ful careers. A challenging and caring insti- service; tutional environment encourages and sup- •recruiting, retaining, and developing a ports students as they recognize and devel- superior faculty and staff dedicated to op their unique potentials. Through its cur- the intellectual and personal growth of ricula, support services and activities, the students; and University meets the distinctive needs of its •adhering to sound fiscal and managerial undergraduate and graduate students. policies and practices as an essential The Rider University community fulfills precondition to the realization of each this mission by: of the foregoing. •providing educational opportunities The mission statement was adopted by the through rich and varied curricula that Rider Board of Trustees on December 2, encourage students to learn deeply and 1993, and amended on April 7, 1994. broadly in response to their particular needs and interests; Historical Sketch •encouraging caring, compassion, and justice in a stimulating learning com- Rider University is a private, nonprofit, munity that embraces and values the nonsectarian, coeducational, general pur- diversity of its members; pose institution operating under the con- •motivating students of varying back- trol of a Board of Trustees. It was founded grounds, interests, and abilities to fulfill in 1865 as Trenton Business College. Soon the special potential in each of them; after the turn of the century, teacher educa- •guiding students in the practical appli- tion was added to a curriculum that had cation of knowledge in preparation for focused on training young men and women the workplace; for business careers. The first baccalaureate •introducing students, through a variety degree was offered in 1922. In 1957 offer- of educational experiences, to institu- ings in liberal arts, science and secondary tional resources and services that enable education were added. them to make early and effective use of Four separate schools emerged as a result the many learning opportunities avail- of a reorganization in 1962. The well-estab- able to them; lished schools of Business Administration •offering each student curricular and and Education were joined by two new extra-curricular opportunities to devel- schools–Liberal Arts and Science and the op leadership and interpersonal skills; Evening School. The schools of Business •fostering an awareness and understand- Administration and Education have each ing of social issues and global concerns since added a division of graduate studies to encourage students to be responsible and the Evening School has been reorgan- contributors to their communities; ized into the College of Continuing Studies.

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In 1988, the School of Education was Geosciences renamed the School of Education and Human German Services to reflect the scope of its curricula. In Global Business July 1992, Westminster Choir College in Global and Multinational Studies Princeton, NJ, merged with Rider to become History Westminster Choir College, The School of Human Resource Management Music of Rider College. Journalism (Multimedia Communication, News-Editorial Journalism, Public On March 23, 1994, the New Jersey Board of Relations) Higher Education designated Rider a teaching Liberal Studies university pursuant to N.J.A.C. 9:1-3.1 et seq. Management and Leadership On April 13, 1994, Rider’s name was officially Marine Sciences changed to Rider University. Today, the Marketing University’s academic units are the College of Marketing Education Business Administration; the College of Liberal Mathematics Arts, Education, and Sciences (including the Philosophy School of Education and the School of Liberal Physics Arts and Sciences); the College of Continuing Political Science Studies; and Westminster Choir College. Psychology Russian Secondary Education (English, Mathematics, Academic Majors Foreign Language, Science, Social Studies) Sociology Rider University offers the following under- Spanish graduate majors on its Lawrenceville campus: Accounting Accreditations Actuarial Science Advertising Rider University is accredited by the Middle American Studies Biochemistry States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Biology Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662- Biopsychology 5606) and is also on the approved list of the Business Administration American Association of University Women and Business Economics of the American Chemical Society. Business Education The undergraduate and graduate programs in Chemistry business are accredited by AACSB International Communication (Business and Professional – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools Communication, Interpersonal of Business. The public accounting curriculum Communication, Radio and TV) carries dual AACSB International – The Computer Information Systems Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Economics Business accreditation and is registered and Elementary Education approved by the New Jersey State Board of English (Literature, Writing) Public Accountants, the New Jersey State Board Environmental Sciences Finance of Education, and the Department of Public Fine Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater) Instruction of the Commonwealth of French Pennsylvania.

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The professional education graduate pro- Professional Outreach grams are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Service Programs (NCATE) and meet the standards of the National Association of State Directors of In Rider’s efforts to fulfill one of its stated objec- Teacher Education and Certification (NAS- tives, that of “seeking and implementing effec- DTEC) as required by the state of New Jersey. tive means for bringing the resources of the The M.A. programs in counseling services are institution to bear on the needs of the broader accredited by the Council for Accreditation of society,” Rider engages in activities that do so Counseling and Related Educational Programs while providing additional study and training (CACREP). All education curricula are opportunities for both faculty and students. approved by the department of education of the The Business Advisory Board facilitates the State of New Jersey. exchange of ideas and advice between promi- The M.Acc. degree, the M.B.A. degree, the nent leaders of the business community and M.A. degree, and the M.M. and M.M.E. degrees Rider faculty, students and staff. The board pro- at Westminster Choir College, have all been vides a range of current and emerging business authorized by the Commission on Higher insight as input to development and advance- Education. ment of the Rider business education experi- Westminster Choir College is also accredited ence. Similarly the Accounting Advisory by the National Association of Schools of Music Council works closely with the accounting (NASM). Its undergraduate program in music department on issues specific to the M.Acc. pro- education, which leads to certification to teach gram and accounting in general. A specific serv- public school music, K-12, is approved by NAS- ice function is performed by the accounting DTEC. Procedures have been initiated that are department’s participation in the Volunteer expected to lead to the extension of NCATE Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each accreditation to the music education program at year accounting majors reach into the commu- Westminster. nity by helping (free of charge) elderly and low- income persons complete their tax returns. The students, in turn, benefit from special IRS train- Memberships ing and the opportunity for field experience. The Science Advisory Board provides a Rider is a member of the Association of unique interface between Rider and the scientif- American Colleges, the American Council on ic and business communities. The board was Education, the New Jersey Association of established to provide advice and counsel on the Colleges and Universities, the National continuing development of undergraduate sci- Commission on Accrediting (not an accrediting ence education at Rider and to effect coopera- agency), the American Association of Colleges tive efforts between the scientific and business for Teacher Education, the National Association communities. of Business Teacher Education, the Middle The Education Advisory Board meets twice a Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business year. It makes connections with alumni, govern- Administration, AACSB International – The ment, schools, professional agencies, business Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of and industry, and the general public to promote Business, and the National Association of the interests of the professional programs and Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. facilitate support for them.

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The EOP Community The Role of the EOP Advisory Board Community Advisory Board at Rider University The Educational Opportunity Program Community Advisory Board (EOPCAB) is a The Educational Opportunity Program volunteer group committed to Rider University. Community Advisory Board at Rider University Its members represent a wide range of profes- serves as an advocate for internal and external sional backgrounds and bring to the board a constituencies to develop and promote the goals diversity of experiences to ensure the best possi- for the Educational Opportunity Program ble advice to and advocacy of the Educational (EOP) and to support Rider University’s contin- Opportunity Program (EOP). ued commitment to cultural diversity. The Since the EOPCAB draws its membership Rider University EOPCAB fulfills this mission from local citizens representative of the student by: population it serves and from the faculty and •Identifying potential EOP students to Rider administration of the University, there is a University; strong linkage to both the external and internal •Aiding EOP staff in developing, coordinat- communities. This also allows students to iden- ing, and enhancing retention programs; tify with respected members’ general communi- •Reviewing EOP data including retention fig- ty as well as the campus community and board ures, state rules and regulations affecting members serve as role models for students. EOP, student profiles, trends, and budgets; Members of the EOPCAB serve on a strictly •Fostering an awareness and understanding volunteer basis and are selected solely on the of EOP in the broader Rider University com- basis of professional achievements and willing- munity; ness to contribute their time. Members may •Providing meaningful extracurricular, edu- serve a total of three consecutive, two-year cational, and social programming opportu- terms on the board and then must rotate off the nities for EOP students; board for one year before being eligible for reap- •Actively participating in fund-raising for the pointment. It is recognized that each member EOP; will bring his or her unique perspective, experi- •Serving as a vehicle for employment and ences, and talents to greatly enhance the EOP at internship opportunities; Rider University. •Keeping abreast of higher education issues as they affect the EOP,Rider University, and the State of New Jersey; •Participating in University events, other Rider committees, and professional and community organizations.

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6 Core Curriculum and Study Opportunities

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Degrees Reading: appropriate score on placement test or CRC-100S: Introduction to Academic At its Lawrenceville campus, Rider University Reading (paired with a content course) (2 sup- offers programs leading to five undergraduate plemental education units) or CRC-101S: degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Introduction to Academic Reading (self-con- Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of tained) (2 supplemental education units) . .0* Science in Business Administration, and Associate in Arts. Undergraduate degrees in Writing: CMP-115: Introduction to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Expository Writing; CMP-120: Expository Music, offered at Westminster Choir College in Writing (or BHP-100P: Honors Seminar: Great Princeton, are described in a separate catalog. Ideas I) and CMP-125: Research Writing (or Rider may, through its academic governance CMP-203: Literature and Composition or BHP- process, change its academic policies and its 150: Honors Seminar: Great Ideas II) . . . .6-9* degree requirements at any time. Any major change will include an implementation schedule Computation: as required by student’s that will take into account the impact upon college ...... 3-6** matriculated students and that will clearly *CMP-115: Introduction to Expository establish the applicability of the change on cur- Writing will be waived for students who attain a rently matriculated students. score of 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a specified qualifying score on the English Department Placement Test. Core Curriculum: General **Preparatory courses (bearing supplemental Skills Requirements education units rather than graduation credits) may be required in reading, and computation, The University community believes that essen- as determined by placement testing. tial to the college experience is the development Supplemental education units count toward a of skills in critical thinking, communication, student’s academic load and corresponding and computation. These skills develop through- tuition charges, but do not affect the student’s out students’ academic programs to provide grade point average or credits toward gradua- links among academic disciplines and to sup- tion. port students’ intellectual progress and academic and career success. Principles of critical think- The University Theme Program ing are embedded in Rider University courses across the disciplines and are supported by cur- The University Theme Program welcomes stu- riculum development workshops for faculty. dents into a supportive and challenging aca- Core curriculum requirements are stated below. demic community and links students with All students entering the University as fresh- diverse academic and career goals. Through men as of September 1, 1996, and thereafter, are study and participation in special events, stu- required to fulfill the general skills requirements dents explore a common theme and its applica- of the core by completing the following: tions to their courses, lives, careers and communities.

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The theme for the academic year 2004-05 is Study Abroad Program Ethics and Social Responsibility. Through three components – the new student theme initiative, Study in a foreign country provides a unique theme courses, and co-curricular events – the opportunity for students to grow intellectually University Theme Program integrates this through exposure to the customs, habits, and theme into the student’s university experience. languages of different cultures. Study abroad The New Student Theme Initiative recognizes complements student educational experiences the need of new students to become part of the and helps prepare students for the global com- community and to acquire the sense of academ- munity in which they will live and work. Study ic purpose necessary for a successful transition experiences are available in many locations to university life. Programs early in the fall fos- through Rider affiliated programs including ter friendship and community through campus such destinations as Austria, Australia, Belgium, orientation activities and social events, includ- Chile, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, New ing a keynote lecture and discussion of theme Zealand, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, and The readings with faculty, administrators, and fellow Netherlands. Official Rider University agree- students. ments with partners such as IFSA-Butler, The Theme courses are identified in each semes- American Institute for Foreign Study, and ter’s course roster. Taught by faculty across the InterStudy facilitate study at some sites. Foreign disciplines who choose to incorporate the language skills are an important consideration theme, these courses foster discussion of the for study abroad (though some sites provide theme across Rider’s academic departments and instruction in English). For students majoring programs. in business, a program taught primarily in Co-curricular events extend the theme to stu- English has been established in Paris, France. dents’ personal lives and explore the theme in A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point aver- the world beyond the classroom. Special events age at Rider University is required to apply to are planned such as presentations by distin- study abroad. In some cases, host institutions guished speakers, faculty and student theme may require a higher cumulative grade point panels, International Week, theater and music average. Most students elect to participate dur- performances, art gallery exhibitions, films, and ing their junior year and may elect to be abroad field trips. for one or two semesters. Applications must be completed and returned to the Study Abroad Summer Session Office by March 1 for the fall term, and by October 1 for the spring term. As part of the Administered by the College of Continuing process, applicants are required to submit an Studies, the summer session provides students essay stating their reasons for wishing to study with an opportunity to enrich their personal or abroad. Two faculty recommendations are also professional backgrounds, complement work required. Student participants will be provided taken during the fall and spring semesters, and with orientation information sessions and cur- accelerate their academic programs. Summer rent foreign study site requirements. session includes two six-week day sessions and In order to continue financial aid while two six-and-one-half week evening sessions. abroad, students must have courses to be taken Further information about the summer session, at the foreign site approved by Rider. Such including course offerings and application courses must be directly related to progress information, is included in the summer session toward graduation. As part of the application catalog, available from Continuing Studies. process, all students must complete a formal financial aid agreement. In rare cases instruc-

9 core curriculum and study opportunities tional costs may exceed the costs at Rider B.A.,B.S./M.B.A. Program University. In such cases students will be billed for the differential in cost. The five-year integrated B.A.,B.S./M.B.A. pro- Transportation and housing costs vary from gram is designed for students who wish to com- site to site and are the responsibility of the stu- bine undergraduate study in liberal arts and sci- dent in most cases. At a few sites Rider ences leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor University will collect housing funds from stu- of Science degree with graduate study leading to dents and pay host sites. Housing at foreign the degree of Master of Business institutions may vary from residence halls at Administration. This intensive five-year pro- some sites, to pre-arranged apartments at oth- gram enables highly motivated students to ers, to living with local families at still other engage in a broadly based preparation for a sites. Housing arrangements are made through career in business or not-for-profit organiza- on-site advisors that work with Rider University tions. to assist students with housing, adapting to life A two-step admission process for this pro- in another culture, and even assisting with gram carefully tracks students through the course enrollment or travel plans. course requirements and ensures that only Credit for study abroad is available for foreign capable students are enrolled. Students apply for language study, culturally oriented courses, core admission to the program during their first requirements, and for requirements of major semester. Freshman students are strongly and/or minor programs. The appropriate dean’s encouraged, when they start classes, to seek office should approve courses before students advice about the program from the deans’ enroll at study abroad sites. Credits awarded offices in business administration and liberal typically range from 12 to 17 per term. arts and sciences. Certain courses must be com- According to Rider academic policy, transcript pleted in the freshman and sophomore years if credit for study abroad is awarded as PASS/FAIL the student intends to complete the program based on the number of contact hours for within 10 semesters. courses taken as they correspond to those at Step one of the admission process occurs Rider and the earning of a C grade or better for prior to the beginning of the student’s junior each course. For Rider affiliated programs, the year (defined as 54 earned credit hours) and site of foreign study, courses satisfactorily com- assumes completion of the first seven required pleted at that site, and the Rider equivalent business courses. The criteria considered in the courses will appear on the official Rider tran- step one admission decision are as follows: script for each student. Credit for courses previ- •GPA (a minimum 3.0 is required); ously completed at Rider will not be transferred. •An interview with the director, graduate Additional information is available on the business administration programs; Rider University Study Abroad Web Site. •A statement of objectives prepared by the Information is also available in the Study student that presents the student’s reasons Abroad Office located in the office of the dean for wanting to enter the program; of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and •Completion of the required freshman and Sciences. Further information on the business sophomore classes. program in Paris is available through the office Step two of the admission process occurs in of the dean of the College of Business the first semester of the senior year. The student Administration. will apply through the Graduate Admissions Office. The process involves the following:

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•A completed application for admission to CIS-485 Management Information the M.B.A. program, accompanied by a $40 Systems ...... 3* nonrefundable application fee; Total credits ...... 36 •Receipt of official transcripts from every col- In the last semester of the senior year, after the lege or university attended (including Rider second stage of admission, students must take: University); MBAD-502 Operations Management . . . . .3* •A score on the Graduate Management *May be considered either business or liberal arts Admissions Test (GMAT) that, combined course. with the GPA, shows evidence to the In the ninth and 10th semesters the following Graduate Admissions Committee of ability graduate courses must be completed: to do graduate work at the high level estab- MBAD-760 Advanced Organizational lished for the M.B.A. Program. Students are Behavior ...... 3 advised to take the GMAT exam in the sum- MBAD-770 Marketing Analysis and Decision mer between the junior and senior years. Students falling below a threshold index of Making ...... 3 1050 may not be admitted to the M.B.A. pro- (Note: MBAD-760 must be completed before the gram. The index is calculated as: 200 (GPA) student may take MBAD-770.) + GMAT = 1050. Students completing the B.A.,B.S./M.B.A. MBAD-730 Economic Analysis and Decision program must take at least 90 credits in liberal Making ...... 3 arts and sciences courses at the undergraduate (Note: MSD-106 Quantitative Methods II or an level. equivalent calculus course must be completed Students will be awarded the B.S. or B.A. before the student may take MBAD-730) degree when they complete the requirements for MBAD-740 Financial Analysis and Decision that degree in liberal arts and sciences. The Making ...... 3 M.B.A. will be awarded upon completion of the ...... 6(required) M.B.A. requirements. MBAD-780 Strategic Planning and Policy . .3 Students in the program will complete all the Electives ...... 12 courses required in the liberal arts core as well as (Note: One elective must be an international those courses necessary to satisfy the require- course.) ments for a major in liberal arts and sciences. Total Credits ...... 30 These courses will be completed in the first Note: There is not a specific five-year program for eight semesters along with the following cours- business majors. All business majors may apply es offered by business administration compris- directly to the M.B.A. program and, if accepted, will ing the undergraduate business core: be able to complete the 30 credit M.B.A. in a single ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 year. Calculus is a precondition for the M.B.A. Students should take MSD-106 (Quantitative ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . .3* Methods for Business II) as a free elective in the ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . .3* undergraduate program. FIN-300 Introduction to Finance ...... 3 MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and Further information concerning the M.B.A. Organizational Behavior ...... 3 and M.Acc. programs, including course MKT-200 MarketingPrinciples ...... 3 sequence forms, is available from the business MSD-105, Quantitative Methods for administration or liberal arts and sciences 106 Business I, II ...... 6* deans’ offices. MSD-200, Statistical Methods I, II ...... 6* 201 CIS-185 Introduction to Computing . . . . .3

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Baccalaureate Honors Program Scholars may be exempted from certain (15-18 semester hours) school core requirements. The Baccalaureate Honors Program (BHP) In order to remain in the Baccalaureate is designed to enrich the educational Honors Program, the student must main- opportunities available to Rider students of tain a GPA of 3.25. In order to graduate proven intellectual capability who choose with Baccalaureate Honors, the student to become Baccalaureate Scholars. must complete five honors seminars and a Interdisciplinary in orientation, the pro- senior baccalaureate honors thesis or a gram enables the Baccalaureate Scholars to departmental honors thesis with at least a explore diverse forms of thought, expres- 3.4 average. Baccalaureate Scholars and all sion, and institutions past and present–an other students enrolled in honors seminars exploration that will enable them to meet are required to attend BHP co-curricular future challenges with confidence. Through events during the semesters in which they a series of team-taught seminars, personal are enrolled in the seminars. All depart- contact with faculty, colloquia and sym- mental honors students and faculty mem- posia, as well as the honors thesis, the schol- bers are also invited to attend. Honors col- ars extend their ability to think critically, loquia are sponsored jointly by faculty and coherently, and systematically about the students, and serve as forums for discus- great themes, ideals, and movements of sions of significant books, special lectures, their human heritage. presentations of honors program projects Students are invited to the Baccalaureate and departmental honors projects, and fac- Honors Program as entering freshmen, and ulty research. may apply as currently enrolled freshmen Honors seminars are designated on stu- or sophomores, or as transfer freshmen or dent transcripts, whether or not the student sophomores. For incoming freshmen, both completes the Baccalaureate Honors class rank and SAT scores are important Program. Upon the successful completion criteria for invitation to participate in the of the program, the student receives an BHP. BHP students generally rank in the appropriate certificate. Successful comple- upper 10-15 percent of their high school tion will also be noted on the transcript and graduating class and score 1200 or higher in the commencement program. on their SATs, with a minimum verbal score at or about 600. Students currently enrolled Education Enhancement Program at Rider must have at least a 3.25 GPA at the The Education Enhancement Program time of application to the program. (EEP), located in the Joseph P. Vona Other students with a 3.25 grade point Academic Annex, offers a variety of aca- average, including juniors and seniors, may demic support services. These services enroll in particular honors seminar courses include credit and non-credit courses in with the approval of the director. During reading; professional tutoring and work- the semester in which they are enrolled they shops in reading, writing and study strate- are expected to participate in all program gies; supplemental instruction and peer events. tutoring in many subject areas taught at Baccalaureate Honors seminars are inter- Rider; academic support programs for spe- disciplinary and team taught. Seminars can cial admit students (Rider Achievement be found in this catalog under Program) and for students on academic Baccalaureate Honors in the chapter enti- probation (Turning Point); and services for tled Course Descriptions. Baccalaureate students who have disabilities (see student

12 core curriculum and study opportunities disability policy). In addition, EEP collabo- adaptive devices, assistive devices, and rates with the mathematics department in support services; administering the Math Skills Lab course •The credentials of the diagnosing pro- and with the associate provost in adminis- fessional. tering support for international students. (Students without documentation who suspect a disability should see the appropri- Policy for Assisting Students ate university official for informal assess- with Disabilities ment.) Any Rider student who supplies the Only students with documented disabili- University with appropriate documenta- ties that interfere with their ability to meet tion of a disability is eligible on a case by the requirements of an academic course or case basis for reasonable accommodations, program are entitled to reasonable accom- such as auxiliary aids, adjustments in aca- modations, such as course adjustments and demic examination time limits and loca- auxiliary aids. A reasonable accommodations, and various kinds of support servic- tion is one that enables the disabled student es. Responsibility for administration of this to fulfill the essential requirements of the Disability Policy falls under the office of the academic course or program; a reasonable university provost. accommodation does not waive or elimi- Students with disabilities should contact nate essential academic requirements. the appropriate university official at the The appropriate university officials iden- Education Enhancement Program (Joseph tified above and their staffs evaluate the dis- P. Vona Academic Annex, Room 20, 609- ability documentation provided by the stu- 896-5000, ext. 7365 or ext. 7452) for initial dent, collect additional information from screening and referral. the student, and gather information from Students with physical, visual, hearing, relevant educational support personnel, health or psychological disabilities at medical and psychological professionals, Westminster Choir College should contact and other pertinent sources. When the stu- the Westminster Dean of Students Office dent’s disability has been documented fully (Student Center, 609-921-7100, ext. 8263) and potential reasonable accommodations for initial screening and referral. have been identified, the student is encour- In order to review and ultimately accom- aged to present the Notice of Academic modate known and suspected disabilities, Adjustments Form to individual faculty the University should be provided with and discuss the adjustments with each pro- documentation of the disability by an fessor. Faculty members may contact the appropriate professional. Such documenta- appropriate university official at any time tion should include: for clarifying the accommodation. A joint •A diagnostic statement identifying the meeting of the appropriate university offi- disability; cial and the faculty member with the stu- •A description of the diagnostic criteria dent will be held to resolve questions con- and/or diagnostic tests used; cerning the reasonableness of the proposed •A description of the functional impact accommodations. The student, likewise, is of the disability; entitled to initiate this procedure. •Information regarding relevant treat- In the event that such a meeting among ments, medications, assistive devices the appropriate university official, the fac- and/or services currently prescribed; ulty member, and the student does not •Recommendation for adjustments, resolve any open issue(s), a qualified uni-

13 core curriculum and study opportunities versity official designated by the provost Rider Learning Center (RLC) and will meet with them and assist in resolving Tutoring Services the open issue(s). Where a curricular mod- The Rider Learning Center, (RLC), located ification is requested, that official normally in the Joseph P. Vona Academic Annex, will be the relevant dean, who will decide Rooms 1, 2 and 3 provides tutoring in read- the reasonableness of the request in close ing comprehension, study strategies and consultation with the affected faculty mem- writing. Students are encouraged to bring ber(s) and appropriate University college textbooks and reading/writing official(s). assignments to the RLC for individual and The policy is designed to ensure the small group tutorials. Professional staff also University’s compliance with Section 504 of provide reading/writing and study strategy the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the workshops, both in the center and on an Americans with Disabilities Act and the outreach basis, and work cooperatively New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, with professors to provide study strategy and to enable every Rider student with a instruction oriented towards specific disability to enjoy an equal opportunity to course demands. The RLC is staffed by pro- achieve her/his full potential while attend- fessional tutors with advanced degrees, ing this University. Because no policy can graduate students, and by student writing anticipate every possible student request, associates who have been selected for and Rider reserves the right to vary this policy have completed a three-credit course in the under appropriate circumstances on a case- writing process. The RLC’s computer lab by-case basis. allows students to draft, revise, and print Services for Students with Disabilities, papers. Additionally, supplemental instruc- located in Joseph P. Vona Academic Annex, tion is provided by specially trained tutors Rooms 8, offers a range of support services for select courses. Call 609-895-5640 or to assist students with disabilities. These 609-896-5244 for further information or to services include: schedule an appointment. •Screening and referral for new or updat- ed disability documentation; Tutoring Services •Assistance with requests for academic Tutoring Services, located in the Joseph P. adjustments; Vona Academic Annex, Room 21, provides •Supplementary informal assessment; peer tutors for students who request extra •Advice to and consultation with faculty help with their courses. Students may and staff; schedule individual appointments or par- •Individualized assistance; ticipate in tutor led study groups in most •Assistance with environmental adapta- content courses at Rider. Tutoring assis- tion needs. tance is free to all Rider students and may Call 609-896-5000, ext. 7365 or ext. 7452 be obtained by filling out a tutor request for further information. form. The center is open Monday- Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call 609-896-5008 for further information.

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Rider Achievement Program ing the math skills lab course and tutorials for Freshmen admitted to the Rider Achievement students preparing for the algebra and Program (RAP) are required to be part of a spe- trigonometry qualifying exam. Call 609-896- cially designed EEP academic program offered 5305 for further information or to schedule an during the summer and first year. Call 609-896- appointment. 5238 for further information. Introduction to Academic Reading Course Students on Academic Probation Introduction to Academic Reading (CRC- (Turning Point) 100S), paired with a content course, or CRC- Students on Academic Probation may voluntar- 101S (self-contained), is a required core course ily enroll in an EEP academic support program for first-year students who do not meet the tailored to their particular needs. Call 609-895- placement criteria for college-level reading. 5641 for further information. Both classes are 2 supplemental education units. Their purpose is to increase students’ abilities to International Student Services comprehend college-level texts by practicing a In collaboration with the associate provost, variety of efficient reading and learning strate- international students will receive advising for gies. Students taking 100S must also be enrolled their international visas and other needs. in the targeted content course and section, and Conversation Workshops and social activities will apply reading and study techniques to will also be provided to encourage communica- learning in the paired course. Students in 101S tion and connection to the Rider community will practice learning strategies with representa- and surroundings. Call 609-895-5641 for fur- tive college-level materials. ther information. College Reading Course The Mathematics Skills Lab (MSL) College Reading (CRC-100) is a three-credit The Mathematics Skills Lab, (MSL), located in elective course for students who have met the the Joseph P. Vona Academic Annex, Room 23, placement criteria for College Reading or who provides tutorial services, structured work- have successfully completed Introduction to shops, and computer-assisted instruction in Academic Reading (CRC-100S or CRC-101S). developmental and college level mathematics. Students will develop or improve reading com- The MSL, directed by the department of math- prehension skills and study strategies that will ematics, in collaboration with the Education enable them to enhance academic performance Enhancement Program, administers the mathe- across the curriculum. Call 609-896-5244 for matics placement test to all incoming students. additional information about this course. It also offers the course MTH-100S Math Skills Lab (1 supplemental education unit) for stu- Study Strategies Workshop dents majoring in liberal arts and sciences and Study strategies workshop (NCT-099) intro- education. This course was developed to help duces specific reading and study strategies relat- students master elementary algebra skills neces- ed to the demands of a content course. In order sary for college level mathematics. to enroll for this workshop, students must co- In addition to basic skills development, peer register for the content course with which it is and professional tutorial support is provided for paired. students taking finite mathematics, algebra and trigonometry, and other liberal arts and science mathematics courses. Professional staff provides weekly structured workshops for students tak-

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Educational Opportunity Program and encourage the students to make a positive The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) impact on Rider University and the greater is a state-sponsored program that helps low- community. income New Jersey residents attend college. The For more than 30 years, the EOP has been purpose of this program is to provide educa- providing access through excellence, enabling tional opportunity for students who may nor- deserving students to obtain a college educa- mally be denied an education due to academic tion. The EOP office is in the Joseph P. Vona preparation, financial resources, environmental Academic Annex and the telephone number is circumstances, or the lack of sufficient guidance 609-896-5381. to aspire to educational goals. The EOP is an academic support program Student Support Services Program with financial aid assistance. Students are (TRIO Program) admitted to the program when they have The Student Support Services (SSS) Program is demonstrated academic readiness, academic a comprehensive support services program that potential, determination, a genuine desire to provides ongoing academic assistance primarily learn and a need for financial assistance. to first generation college students. The pro- Students may be required to be interviewed by gram offers a range of services and activities that the EOP staff before they are admitted into the are designed to assist students with their aca- program. Students receiving an EOP grant may demic performance, skills development and be eligible for other state and federal grants. retention through graduation. Overall, the pro- The program provides a comprehensive and gram promotes an atmosphere that fosters stu- quality academic experience designed to dents’ growth and independence and provides a enhance students’ persistence, which leads to supportive environment that enables partici- graduation. The program provides orientation pants to fulfill their educational, career, and per- sessions; personal, academic, and career coun- sonal aspirations. seling; tutoring assistance; study skills enhance- An array of services is offered to students, ment; and peer mentoring. First-time, full-time including assessments of students’ educational students who qualify for the EOP will be needs and goals; professional and peer tutoring; required to attend a five-week residential pre- individual/group counseling; peer mentoring; freshman summer program. The summer pro- financial guidance; career exploration; and gram acclimates students to the rigors of aca- graduate school preparation. In addition, the demic life and the college environment. SSS program provides workshops and seminars Throughout the year, the EOP offers a variety that directly respond to issues of importance to of activities for its students. These include, but participants. All activities and support services are not limited to, multicultural seminars, are tailored to meet the particular needs and roundtable discussions, student leadership interests of the individual student. development programs, articulation activities, The program is open to Rider students who and an annual awards banquet. In addition, the are first generation college students (i.e., neither EOP Community Advisory Board sponsors a parent has completed a four-year college number of activities including recruitment, degree), who have a need for academic support, emergency loans and annual scholarships. and/or have incomes that fall within federal The diverse group of people that the EOP guidelines. Students who have a documented brings to campus is vital to an academic com- physical or learning disability are also eligible munity attempting to find solutions to econom- for program services. ic and social problems. The goal of the EOP is Students interested in enrolling in the pro- twofold: to have a positive effect on its students gram are invited to visit or call the SSS program

16 core curriculum and study opportunities office for an application and brochure located in The Advanced Course the Joseph P. Vona Academic Annex, Room 17; The advanced course is designed for junior and the phone number is 609-895-5614 and the fax senior full-time college students. Once enrolled number is 609-895-5507. in the advanced course, students are obligated to This program is sponsored in partnership complete the program and to accept a commis- with Rider University and the United States sion in the Army as a second lieutenant and an Department of Education. assignment in the active Army, the U.S. Army National Guard, or the U.S. Army Reserve. Army ROTC Course work includes leadership development, orienteering, tactics, communications, ethics The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps and professionalism, advanced military man- (ROTC) provides college-trained officers for the agement practices, practical leadership labs, U.S. Army, the Army National Guard, and the contemporary military issues, and physical fit- U.S. Army Reserve. ness training. Enrolled students are paid a The ROTC course of study is a four-year pro- stipend of $100 per month and attend a sum- gram, divided into two phases: the basic course, mer leadership training camp between their and the advanced course. Students entering junior and senior years for which they are paid Rider after September 1995 do not receive aca- about $700. Additionally, enrolled students who demic credit for Army ROTC courses and must are already members of the U.S. Army Reserve pursue the courses of study at an off-campus or Army National Guard, or those seeking to location. join, have the opportunity to earn an additional $135 or more per month by joining the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). The Basic Course The basic course is designed for freshman and These students attend one drill weekend per sophomore full-time college students, and con- month with their units as officer trainees. sists of military science introductory courses. A two-year program is available for qualified Course work during the four semesters of the full-time students who have already completed freshman and sophomore years includes man- their sophomore year but have not taken the agement principles, national defense, benefits of basic course or who have had prior military military service, military history, leadership service and/or training. development, tactics, map reading, and military customs, courtesy and discipline. The basic Activities course does not require uniforms or special Army ROTC students participate in many haircuts. Books are provided. Unless the student extracurricular activities such as weekend train- is an ROTC scholarship recipient, there is no ing exercises, orientation trips, Color Guard cer- military obligation associated with the basic emonies, drill team competitions, rifle marks- course, and students can withdraw from the manship competitions, intramural sports, program as they would from any other college national military societies, and Ranger Club course of instruction. activities (skiing, rock climbing, white water rafting, etc.). Further details about the ROTC program are available from a professor of military science by calling 609-258-4225 or 4226.

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2004-2005 CALENDAR December 10 Friday Day classes end Fall Semester 2004 11-12 Saturday-Sunday Reading days September 6 Monday 13-14 Monday-Tuesday Residences open for new students Final exams 6-7 Monday-Tuesday 15 Wednesday Final new student testing and Reading day scheduling 13-16 Monday-Thursday New student orientation Evening final exams 7 Tuesday 16-17 Thursday-Friday Residences open for continuing Final exams students 17 Friday 8 Wednesday Spring and summer 2005 Registration degree applications due Evening classes begin 18-19 Saturday-Sunday 9 Thursday Reading days Day classes begin 20-21 Monday-Tuesday 9-15 Thursday-Wednesday Final exams Schedule changes 16-22 Thursday-Wednesday January 2005 Courses may be dropped 2 Sunday Balance of spring charges due 28 Friday October Deadline for makeup of 1 Friday fall semester incomplete grades December 2004 degree applications due Fall 2004 Withdrawal Dates October 25-November 24 September 23-October 27 Course request period for Withdrawal, student discretion spring semester October 28-November 24 November Withdrawal, consent of instructor 24 Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins November 25-December 10 at 5:30 p.m. Withdrawal, psychological or 29 Monday physiological incapacity Classes resume

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Spring Semester 2005 May April 30-May 1 January Saturday-Sunday 21 Friday Reading days New student testing and scheduling 2-3 Monday-Tuesday 22 Saturday Final exams Residences open 2-5 Monday-Thursday 22-23 Saturday-Sunday Evening final exams New student orientation 4 Wednesday 23 Sunday Reading day Registration 5-6 Thursday-Friday 24 Monday Final exams Classes begin (day and evening) 7-8 Saturday-Sunday 24-28 Monday-Friday Reading days Schedule changes 9-10 Monday-Tuesday Final exams February 13 Friday Jan. 31- Feb. 4 Commencement Monday-Friday Classes may be dropped June 10 Friday March Deadline for makeup of spring 1 Tuesday semester incomplete grades Incoming freshman, transfer and continuing undergraduate Spring 2005 Withdrawal Dates students priority deadline for filing federal financial aid forms February 7-March 11 12 Saturday Withdrawal, student discretion Last day of classes before spring recess 13-20 Sunday-Sunday March 14-April 15 Spring recess Withdrawal, consent of instructor 21 Monday Classes resume April 18-April 29 Withdrawal, psychological or March 28-April 22 physiological incapacity Course request period for fall and summer semesters Students enrolled in evening classes should refer to the calendar in the Continuing Studies sec- April tion of this catalog. 28 Thursday Evening classes end Summer Session 2005 29 Friday Students interested in calendar and course Day classes end offerings for the summer sessions should con- 30 Saturday sult the summer session catalog, available from Saturday classes end the College of Continuing Studies

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22 College of Business Administration

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Business administration is for anyone who •To ensure a useful balance between profes- wants to develop the skills needed to turn ideas sional course work in the functional areas of and dreams into reality. Whether it’s creating business administration and study in the lib- your own company or rising to the top of a eral arts and sciences; major corporation, the key is having the skills to •To foster the development of leadership make it happen. qualities and to encourage an attitude that In each of its 11 majors, the College of values continuing education. Business Administration (CBA) seeks to devel- To remain strongly competitive, the CBA op in students the skills needed to perform maintains high visibility and involvement in the effectively in a variety of organizational set- corporate community outside of Rider. It seeks tings–small business, multinational corpora- to be regarded by that community as a useful tion, service industry, not-for-profit, family and valuable resource of educational knowl- company, Wall Street–depending upon the stu- edge, business and management talent, eco- dent’s interests and goals. Each program is nomic expertise and applied research, in addi- designed to provide an educational experience tion to a well-established reputation as an excel- for the whole person by combining theory and lent source of college graduates in business. practice. Business students participate in a Students and faculty are involved regularly in learning environment that offers both the prac- real business situations through internships, tical skills needed to launch a career and the CREWw, meetings and programs of the Business learning skills needed for continued growth. Advisory Board, the Accounting Advisory To support students in preparing themselves Council of the College of Business to perform effectively in the workplace and to Administration, special programs for the com- continue to grow as individuals, the CBA seeks munity such as the Volunteer Income Tax to realize the following key objectives for its Assistance (VITA) program coordinated by the undergraduate program: department of accounting, Minding Our •To provide an outstanding faculty of Business (a mentoring program of entrepre- teacher/scholars in the business fields who neurship for inner city students), and many stu- bring to the classroom a wide range of dent clubs and organizations. diverse expertise, and who emphasize teach- With the emergence of e-business as a potent ing excellence as well as research and schol- force, our faculty members are currently utiliz- arship; ing e-business concepts in 33 different under- •To develop an understanding of the func- graduate courses. This includes five of our 10 tions of business, an ability to apply the tools core courses in business that all students must and skills that will solve business and organi- take. Such courses range from the introductory zational problems, and an appreciation for Marketing Principles to senior core courses such the global environment of organizations in as Management Information Systems. society; Regardless of the functional area of business •To offer sufficient breadth and depth in the that a student selects for their career, they will be curriculum to enable the student to achieve impacted by what occurs in the world of e-busi- a level of competence in a major, while pro- ness. Rider’s courses will adapt and change as viding opportunities for independent study, this fast paced environment continually rein- skill-building, and learning through experi- vents itself. ence;

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Professional Accreditation CREWw

Rider University College of Business CREWw (Cultivating Resources for Excellence in Administration programs were accred- the World of Work) is an innovative venture ited by AACSB International – The into experiential learning. CREWw is designed to Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of build and refine students' interpersonal skills. Business in 1993 and reaffirmed in 2000. In A CREWw is a group of students who support addition, the accounting program was further each other in learning specific career and life recognized for excellence with accreditation in skills. CREWws meet regularly during the semes- accounting by AACSB International in 2000. ter to learn about and practice specific skills, such as how to work in teams, handle conflict, Mission Statement see the behavior of others, and interviewing skills. Students who participate in CREWw have Our mission is to provide a quality business special opportunities to interact with corporate leaders and business practitioners. For informa- education based on dynamic and innovative w curricula to build professional competencies tion about participating in CREW , contact the that enable our graduates to be productive, CBA dean’s office. socially responsible participants in the rapidly changing global marketplace. DAARSTOC We create a supportive academic environment and provide our students opportunities The DAARSTOC is an extracurricular program for experiential learning. Our programs develop designed to help students propel their careers by communication, interpersonal, teamwork, lead- developing people management skills. Students ership, critical thinking and problem solving learn to interact with subordinates through role skills. plays and group designs. Some of the skills We are committed to continuous improve- learned are: being “up-front” in appropriate ment as we strive for excellence. We ensure an ways, becoming aware of non-verbal behavior infusion of current theory and practice in our and maintaining a problem solving focus. The curricula through scholarly research, profes- program is very selective but is open to all full- sional activity and extensive business partner- time undergraduate students. Applications are ing. available in the CBA Dean’s office.

Freshman Seminar Business Honors Program

Freshman seminar is a structured advising expe- Approximately 50 students who have applied rience for new students enrolled in the CBA. Its for, and been accepted to Rider University, will purpose is to support students in making a be invited to participate. These students will be smooth transition from high school to college chosen based on their SAT scores and high by providing information and guidance in such school GPA. An additional 10 students will be areas as time management, study skills, and chosen after the end of the fall semester based effective use of Rider’s resources. It is non-cred- on grades. it and offered without any additional tuition The selected students will take the following charge. Participation in freshman seminar is sequence of honors courses beginning in the fall required for all freshmen entering Rider. For of their freshman year: further information, contact Ira Mayo, 609-896- 5195.

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Class Semester Honors Courses Standing Degrees Freshman Fall Freshmen Seminar and CBA 110 Freshman Spring ECO 200 and CREWw The CBA offers curricula at the undergraduate Sophomore Fall ACC 210 Laptop, ECO 201, level leading to the degree of Bachelor of and CREWw Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.). Sophomore Spring MGT 201, MKT 200, and CREWw (For master’s level work, see Graduate Catalog.) Junior Fall BUS 300, FIN 300, and CREWw Junior Spring MSD 340 and CREWw Senior Fall CIS 485 and CREWw Major Fields of Study Senior Spring BUS 400 In order to successfully complete the honors The CBA offers major fields of professional program, a student will have to do the follow- study in accounting, actuarial science, advertising: ing, business administration, business econom- 1. Complete 8 of the 11 ics, computer information systems, finance, courses, one of which must be BUS 400. global business, human resource management, 2. Have a minimum GPA of 3.4 in all honors management and leadership, and marketing. courses. 3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.4 overall. Selection of a Major 4. Successfully complete CREWw. Students who are undecided regarding an area Upon successful completion of the honors of business specialization are enrolled as unde- program, a student will receive a special honors clared majors until they choose a major. designation on his/her transcript, an honors However, students should elect a major and award, and special recognition at graduation. receive approval of such major by the CBA Dean’s office before the end of their fifth semes- B.S.B.A./M.B.A. Option ter. A student may elect to double major, but It is possible to apply to the graduate business there is no guarantee that the student will be program after completing 90 credits in a Rider able to complete the second major within the undergraduate business degree program. Those students admitted may enter the program upon 120 credit hours required for graduation. the completion of the B.S.B.A. degree. Courses waived should permit them to graduate in one Minor Fields of Study year (by taking an additional 10 courses of graduate work). Accounting students should see the Business students are permitted to take a minor description under the requirements for the in one of several fields in liberal arts and science. accounting major for entering the M.Acc. pro- Students interested in such a program should gram. Also see the Graduate Academic Catalog. see the dean of liberal arts, education, and sciences, the chairperson of the appropriate Undergraduate Departments department, or the program director. The CBA offers the following minors to non- The following are the eight undergraduate business students: for communication majors departments of the CBA: accounting, business only, a minor in advertising; a minor in sales policy and environment, computer information management and a minor in general business systems, economics, finance, management and human resources, management sciences, and for all non-business majors. marketing. In addition, the CBA offers a minor in health administration (open to all majors – business and non-business).

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Concentrations •A study of organization theory, behavior, and interpersonal communications. Course In addition to minors and majors, CBA offers work in Fundamentals of Management and concentrations to business majors only in the Organizational Behavior covers this area, as areas of entrepreneurial studies or in global well as courses in composition and speech; business. Note: Global business is offered as a •A study of administrative processes under major but can also be taken as a concentration conditions of uncertainty including integrat- in an abbreviated form. Entrepreneurial studies ing analysis and policy determination at the is also offered as a track in the business admin- overall management level. The course istration major. Strategic Management and Policy that serves as the capstone course provides the necessary coverage in this area. Basic Core of Knowledge In addition to these courses, all students in the CBA are required to complete a program of Students in the CBA are required to take a core study prescribed by the department in which of business courses designed to provide them they are enrolled. This phase of study is the stu- with a solid foundation in business. These basic dent's major that begins in the junior year. The requirements are: courses in the major are designed to provide the •A background of the concepts, processes, student with a general competence in one of the and institutions in the production and mar- principal areas of business. keting of goods and/or services, and the At least nine semester hours of credit in the financing of the business enterprises or other area of a student’s major must be taken at Rider, forms of organization. This portion is cov- except in the accounting area that requires 12 ered in such courses as Principles of semester hours. Marketing, Introduction to Finance, and Students are required to enroll in additional Production and Operations; business courses of their own choosing. All stu- •A background of the economic and legal dents, except accounting majors, must acquire environment as it pertains to profit or non- 18 semester hours in their major and six busi- profit organizations, along with ethical con- ness elective credits (the international business siderations and social and political influ- elective can come from the major or business ences as they affect such organizations. elective area). Courses that satisfy this requirement are Students are required to have 54 semester Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of hours completed before enrolling in 300- or Microeconomics, the Social and Legal 400-level business courses. Environment of Business, as well as several Fifty percent of all business credits must be elective courses; taken through Rider. Transfer students can •A basic understanding of the concepts and bring in 30 credits in business plus Quantitative applications of accounting, quantitative Methods, Stat I & II, Macroeconomics and methods, and management information sys- Microeconomics. All business students must tems including computer applications. This have a 2.0 GPA in their major and overall to area is covered through such courses as graduate. Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Statistical Methods I and II, Introduction to Computing, and Management Information Systems;

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The General Education Core CIS-485 Management Information Systems . . .3 In addition to the business subjects, the student BUS-400 Strategic Management and Policy . . .3 must acquire at least 60 semester hours in liber- +Major Requirements ...... 18* al arts and sciences and statistics courses. These +Electives ...... 6 courses must be distributed within three areas, *Accounting majors take seven major courses and include at least six hours in each area as fol- and one business elective. lows: +Must include one international business Natural Sciences elective, if not part of major. Biochemistry Biology Nonbusiness Subjects Chemistry (60 semester hours) Geosciences Nonbusiness Core Marine Sciences MSD-105 Quantitative Methods Physics for Business I ...... 3 Social Studies Natural Science electives ...... 6 American Studies Humanities electives ...... 6 Communications Social Science electives ...... 6 Gender Studies CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Writing .3* History CMP-120 Expository Writing ...... 3 Law and Justice CMP-125 Research Writing Multicultural Studies or 203 Literature and Composition . . . . .3 Political Science ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 Psychology ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 Social Work COM-290 Professional and Strategic Speech .3 Sociology MSD-200, Statistical Methods I, II ...... 6 Humanities 201 Literature +Electives in liberal arts subjects 18-21** Fine Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater) Foreign Languages and Literatures (French, *CMP-115 will be waived for students who German, Italian, Russian, Spanish) attain a 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a Philosophy specified qualifying score on the English Department Placement Test. Business Subjects (54 semester hours) **Upper-level economics courses (300 and Business Core 400 levels) may be used as business or free CIS-185 Introduction to Computing . . . . .3 electives only; they may not be used as liber- ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 al arts electives. A student may use ACC-220 Managerial Uses of Accounting . . .3 Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO-210) FIN-300 Introduction to Finance ...... 3 or Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO- MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management 211) as liberal arts electives, the other course and Organizational Behavior . . . .3 (or both) can be business or free elective. MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 + Advertising majors must satisfy this MSD-340 Production and Operations ...... 3 requirement with specified courses (see BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment Requirements for the Major, page 30). of Business ...... 3

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Global Business Requirement Independent Study and Students are required to choose an elective course that emphasizes global business dynam- Research ics. Courses can be used as either a major, business, or free elective. Students may choose from Students are offered opportunities for inde- the following list of courses: pendent study in business-related areas for BUS-375 International Business Law which formal courses are not available. Each CBA-315 Global Business Study Tour department in the CBA provides these opportu- CBA-490 Independent Study: nities during the regular semester via offerings Global Business labeled 490, Independent Research and Study. ECO-305 International Trade Projects may be taken by an individual or a and Investment group of students working together. Each per- ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems son must submit an independent study propos- ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy al including definitive statements on the follow- and U.S. Business ing: an elaborate, clear statement of the study’s FIN-308 International Finance significance; the personal significance of the MGT-375 International Management study; the study’s design and objective; the uti- MKT-330 International Marketing lization and expectation of on- and off-campus resources related to the study; and method to be Free Electives used to demonstrate the results of the study. (6 semester hours) Independent study proposal requests can be The minimum requirements in business and obtained from the chairperson of the sponsor- nonbusiness subjects normally leave a student ing department. Such proposals must be sub- with an additional 6 semester hours that must mitted prior to the semester of the independent be completed to satisfy the 120 required for study. graduation. Free elective hours may be taken in any Degree Programs department at Rider, provided the student meets the requirements imposed by the depart- ACCOUNTING ment offering the course. The primary objective of the accounting curriculum is to offer courses that will give students Residence Requirement a practical and conceptual understanding of accounting methods and techniques, with the For all students, of the 120 semester hours of ultimate aim of preparing them for continuing credit required for graduation, at least 45 credit education and employment and advancement hours, including the last 30, must be taken at in the fields of private, public, or governmental Rider. accounting. Class discussions, selected prob- Once a student has matriculated for a degree, lems, and assigned and suggested readings are credit for off-campus courses will be granted directed toward teaching the student to read, only with prior approval of the academic dean. analyze, and think critically, to exercise independent judgment, to apply appropriate technology, and to develop an awareness of ethics, social and legal responsibility.

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Requirements for the Major ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (21 semester hours) Requirements for the Major ACC-302 Cost Management ...... 3 (18 semester hours) ACC-310, Accounting Theory and Concepts I, II FIN-340 Principles of Risk Management . .3 311 ...... 6 MSD-320 Quantitative Methods in ACC-320 Accounting Information Systems .3 Business Forecasting ...... 3 ACC-405, Accounting Problems and Practice I, II* MSD-325 Applied Regression and 406* ...... 6 Analysis of Variance ...... 3 ACC-410 Fundamentals of Federal Taxation . . .3 MSD-350 Compound Interest Theory . . . . .3 MSD-440 Life Contingencies I ...... 3 *ACC-406 is required for all accounting MSD-441 Life Contingencies II ...... 3 majors who wish to complete their studies at the baccalaureate level (120 credit hours). Mathematics Requirements: Students who are accepted into the M.Acc. MSD-110 Mathematics for Actuarial program after 90 credit hours may substitute Science I ...... 3 a required graduate accounting course for MSD-111 Mathematics for Actuarial ACC-406. Science II ...... 3 Students desiring to become certified public MSD-112 Mathematics for Actuarial accountants (CPAs) will be required to have 150 Science III ...... 3 credit hours of education to take the CPA exam MTH-340, Probability and Statistical in most states. Rider accounting majors may 341 Analysis I, II ...... 6 graduate after four years (120 credit hours) or Students majoring in actuarial science may not seek to achieve the additional credit hours take MSD-105 – Quantitative Methods for directly through admission to the master of Business I, nor the sequence MSD-200 & 201- accountancy (M.Acc.) program at the Statistical Methods I & II. University. It is possible to apply to the M.Acc. For graduation, the student must achieve an program at Rider after completion of 90 credit overall GPA of 2.0 or better in the major, with hours. (Please consult the Rider University no course grade less than C-. Graduate Academic Catalog for details on the ADVERTISING M.Acc. program). Undergraduate accounting The advertising major prepares students for majors are encouraged to work closely with careers in advertising agencies, large or small, or their advisor to select courses which will best in the advertising or promotion departments of address their career and certification plans. profit or nonprofit organizations. Possible entry Students should consult the specific certifica- level positions include media buyer, copy writer, tion requirements of the state jurisdiction in and assistant account executive. This program which they plan to become certified and plan combines a solid background in the business accordingly. disciplines with the study of communications. It Students majoring in accounting must receive emphasizes the role of advertising/promotion a grade of at least C- in a prerequisite course for within the marketing communications strategy. any advanced course in accounting, and must Requirements for the Major have a cumulative average of at least 2.0 in the (18 semester hours) major. MKT-320 Consumer Behavior ...... 3 MKT-335 Advertising Principles ...... 3 MKT-366 Marketing Research ...... 3 MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout . . . .3 MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy . . . .3 MKT-435 Advertising Campaigns ...... 3

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Required Nonbusiness Subjects Two upper level business electives which may 15 Semester Hours include: (in lieu of liberal arts electives) BUS-491Business Administration Internship COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 or PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 BUS-490 Independent Research Study . . .6 COM-100 Mass Media Communication . . . .3 TOTAL ...... 18 COM-302 Communication Ethics ...... 3 COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 Courses listed in the business core may not be For graduation, students must achieve an used for filling the requirements of the general overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major, with business track. no course grade less than C-. Majors are encouraged to take additional courses offered by the Track II department of marketing to satisfy business Entrepreneurial Studies: This track is intended elective and free elective requirements. for those who anticipate •managing their own business; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION •joining a family business; Requirements for the Major •working for a small company. (18 semester hours) Students in this track take the courses below: The business administration major requires Required Courses completion of 18 semester hours. Students will MGT-348 Small Business Management . . . . .3 choose either Track I: General Business or Track ACC-335 Small Business Taxation ...... 3 II: Entrepreneurial Studies, but not both. For graduation, students must achieve an overall Three of the following: GPA of 2.0 in the major. Business administra- FIN-350 Entrepreneurial Finance tion majors may not count more than six semes- MKT-350 Retailing Management ter hours or two courses from either track CBA-350 Family Business Management toward a different major. BUS-214 Advanced Business Law CIS-272 End-User Computing Track I or General Business: This track provides a strong CIS-340 E-Commerce grounding in all areas of managing large and CBA-220 Minding Our Business medium businesses and is appropriate for those MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource who do not wish to specialize in a particular Management functional area. It is useful for: or •those who may want to enter a management MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 9 training program with a future employer; One of these integrative experiential courses: •those who may want to attend graduate MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business school in fields such as business or law. Consulting For this track, courses are to be selected as BUS-410 New Venture Planning specified below: ...... 3 One upper level economics elective . . . . .3 TOTAL ...... 18 One upper level finance elective ...... 3 One upper level management or human resources elective ...... 3 One upper level marketing elective . . . . .3

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ECONOMICS three courses in one of two concentration Economics deals with how societies use scarce tracks. The Applications Development track resources, organize production, and distribute enables students to concentrate on the develop- goods and services. Studying economics helps ment and maintenance of intra-organizational students develop analytical tools that can be and inter-organizational applications programs. applied to a wide range of problems. Students The Networks and Telecommunications track learn how markets work, how businesses make provides students with hands-on experience decisions, and how monetary and fiscal policy with networking tools as well as a strong foun- affect financial markets and the production of dation in the areas of local and wide area net- goods and services. A bachelor’s degree in eco- works and organizational connectivity. nomics prepares students for management posi- In the last year, CIS majors take the tions in both business and government. The Management Information Systems course, degree is also excellent preparation for law which focuses on the use and management of school, graduate business programs, and information technology for the strategic and advanced education in economics. competitive advantage of an organization. This Requirements for the Major is also a capstone course for all business majors (18 semester hours) at Rider University. This course emphasizes the ECO-210 Intermediate Macroeconomics . . .3 importance of integrating enterprise-wide ECO-211 Intermediate Microeconomics . . .3 resources for maximum organizational effec- Four upper-level (300-400) economics electives tiveness...... 12 Requirements for the Major (18 semester hours) For graduation students must achieve an CIS-200 Introduction to Programming . . .3 overall GPA of 2.0 or better in the major, with CIS-391 Data Base Management Systems . .3 no course grade less than C-. CIS-386 Systems Analysis and Design . . . . .3 Electives (CIS majors must take three courses COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS from one of the following two tracks) Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors at Rider prepare for careers as information Applications Development: resource managers. They develop expertise with CIS-272 End-User Computing various application development and network- CIS-300 Object-Oriented Programming ing tools, and discover how the effective use of CIS-350 Internet Applications Development information systems can create new business CIS-387 Systems Development Project opportunities in addition to solving existing CIS-395 Decision Support Systems business problems. CIS majors begin with an introductory computer course that is also Networks and Telecommunications: required of all business majors. This course CIS-265 Telecommunications introduces them to basic office automation soft- CIS-340 Electronic Commerce ware such as Microsoft Office. After satisfactori- CIS-350 Internet Applications Development ly completing the introductory course, students CIS-400 Networks may pursue the CIS major. The required CIS core courses include For graduation, the student must achieve an Introduction to Programming, Database overall GPA of 2.0 in the major, with no course Management Systems, and Systems Analysis and grade less than C-. Design. In addition, each CIS major will select

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FINANCE Corporate Financial Management: FIN-310 The finance program is designed to meet the Capital Budgeting and FIN-311-Corporate needs of students who have a variety of career Financing Decisions, and FIN-330-Corporate goals. In many types of jobs, it is essential that Cash Management. one understand the process of financial decision Banking and Financial Markets: FIN-307 making and the environment in which those Financial Markets and Institutions decisions take place. To provide this under- and FIN-308-International Finance. standing, the major combines a solid analytical Investment Analysis: FIN-312-Investments foundation with broad coverage on how the and FIN-412-Investment Analysis financial system operates. and Portfolio Management. Programs of study are structured to benefit Computer Applications: FIN-315 students who will enter both finance and non- Computerized Financial Casework. finance careers. In addition, many individuals Insurance: FIN-340 – Principles of Risk who have decided to pursue advanced profes- Management. sional degrees have found the finance program to be quite valuable. In short, even if you are not certain whether your career will be in a tradi- Because the fields are related so closely to tional finance specialization, it is quite possible finance, majors are encouraged to take advanced that finance courses will be very useful in your courses in accounting, economics, and personal personal and professional life. computer applications in business. Among the There is considerable flexibility in arranging most useful accounting courses are ACC-310 individual programs of study within the major. and ACC-311, Accounting Theory and Students may choose a well-rounded exposure Concepts I and II. to the many facets of financial decision making. They may select courses in such areas as invest- Special Double Major Opportunities ment analysis, computerized financial analysis, The finance department believes that recogni- business finance, banking and financial mar- tion and credit should be given to the significant kets, real estate, and insurance. amount of finance-related material that is included in the programs for accounting and for *Requirements for the Major actuarial science majors. As a result students (18 semester hours) who are finance and accounting double majors Group A: Three or four courses from the follow- or finance and actuarial science double majors ing list of four: can reduce the number of required finance FIN-307 Financial Markets and Institutions .3 courses from six to five. Details are available FIN-310 Capital Budgeting ...... 3 from the dean’s office or from the chairperson FIN-311 Corporate Financing Decisions . . .3 of the finance department. FIN-312 Investments ...... 3 GLOBAL BUSINESS MAJOR Group B: Two or three finance electives (300- The global business major is a co-major or dou- 400 level), excluding Finance Internship. ble major. This major complements any business major. Students interested in acquiring *The sum of credits from Group A and Group B increased competence in global business and must total 18. trade, take at least five global business electives, Students must achieve a grade of at least C- in one of which is an experiential course. In addi- each of the major courses with a minimum GPA tion, students select liberal arts, humanities and of 2.0 in the major. The following are recom- social studies electives that either explore mended to those interested in the career areas important cross cultural issues or develop a pro- specified below: ficiency in a foreign language.

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Major Requirements III. Spanish Minor List A - at least four from this list are required, (18 hours) but no more than two from any one department SPA-200 Spanish III ...... 3 BUS-375 International Business Law ...... 3 SPA-201 Spanish IV ...... 3 CBA-490 Independent Study: Global Business .3 SPA-300 Advanced Grammar ECO-305 International Trade and Investment .3 and Composition ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems . 3 or ECO-365 The Post Soviet Economy SPA-302 Writing and Translating & U.S. Business ...... 3 for the Professions ...... 3 FIN-308 International Finance ...... 3 SPA-320 Introduction to Spanish Literature MGT-375 International Management ...... 3 or MKT-330 International Marketing ...... 3 SPA-325 Introduction to Latin American Literature ...... 3 List B - at least one from this list is required Two (2) additional courses at 300 BUS-492 Global Business Internship ...... 3 level (one must be literature, one CBA-315 Global Business Study Tour . . . . . 3 culture or phonetics) ...... 6 Study Abroad Program (CBA-310, CBA-311, CBA-312, CBA-313) Track B - Global Perspective POL-295 Special Topics: Model UN If you choose Track B - select four courses COM-252 Intercultural Communication . . . 3 Track A - Foreign Language Minor COM-393 International Communication . . . 3 If you choose Track A (I, II, or III) - select six courses GMS-180 International Dimensions of an I. French Minor Integrated World ...... 3 (18 hours) GMS-200 The Social Construction FRE-200 French III ...... 3 of a Global Society ...... 3 FRE-201 French IV ...... 3 GMS-201 The Politics of the Global Economy . .3 FRE-305 An Introduction to French Literature ...... 3 HIS-266 Modern Britain ...... 3 And three (3) or more advanced HIS-274 History of Russia since 1855 . . . . 3 courses, including at least two (2) HIS-281 The Modern Middle East ...... 3 literature courses not yet taken . . .9 HIS-283 Modern Latin America ...... 3 HIS-286 Modern East Asia ...... 3 II. German Minor HIS-287 China in Revolution ...... 3 (18 hours) HIS-288 African History ...... 3 GER-200 German III ...... 3 HIS-289 History of Modern Japan ...... 3 GER-201 German IV ...... 3 HIS-311 American Foreign Relations GER-305 Introduction to German Literature since 1900 ...... 3 or HIS-312 History Abroad ...... 3 GER-307 German Literature and Film . . . . 3 HIS-350 20th Century Europe ...... 3 Three (3) or more advanced courses ...... 9 IND-210 Global Encounters: A Cultural Experience By Travel . 3

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LIT-313 Contemporary Russian Literature. 3 ance with equal employment opportunity legis- MUS-312 The Arts Abroad ...... 3 lation and other relevant employment laws. Our HRM major provides a strong foundation for POL-215 Global Politics ...... 3 successful careers in all of the above activities. POL-216 Comparative Political Systems . . . 3 POL-218 The Pacific Rim in the 21st Century .3 Requirements for the Major POL-219 Terrorism Revolution (18 semester hours) and Political Violence ...... 3 MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource POL-225 Nationalism in World Politics . . . 3 Management ...... 3 POL-255 European Politics ...... 3 MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations . 3 POL-315 Global Issues ...... 3 POL-320 Politics of the Middle East ...... 3 PLUS four of the following courses, including at POL-350 U.S. Foreign and Security Policy . 3 least two of the first four listed: ...... 12 POL-365 Third World Politics ...... 3 MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource SOC-270 Africa ...... 3 Management ...... 3 SOC-271 Europe ...... 3 MGT-316 Compensation Administration . . 3 SOC-311 Social and Cultural Change . . . . . 3 MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity . . 3 SOC-341 Developing Societies ...... 3 MGT-336 Career Management ...... 3 MGT-346 Negotiation ...... 3 THE-312 The Arts Abroad ...... 3 MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 Any Foreign Language Elective . . 3 MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3 MGT-375 International Management ...... 3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MGT-441 Selected Topics in Human Resource Human Resource Management (HRM) profes- Management ...... 3 sionals perform many vital business activities in MGT-490 Independent Research Study . . . . 3 organizations. As both private and public sector organizations have become more concerned An average of C or better is required in the 18 about such issues as legal compliance and semester credit hours required of the human ensuring employee work behaviors are aligned resource management major. Majors are with strategic objectives, the demand for well- encouraged to take MGT-492 Internship in trained HRM professionals has increased great- Human Resource Management as a business or ly. Practitioners in HRM are involved in a vari- free elective. ety of important, interesting, and challenging activities. They establish and implement policies MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP that affect such organizational functions as The manager’s job is an exciting and fast-paced recruitment, selection, training and develop- one that requires the ability to make decisions ment, performance management, compensa- quickly and facilitate the work of others. The tion and benefits. Additionally, HRM profes- management and leadership major gives stu- sionals may be involved with human resource dents the knowledge and skills they need to planning, job design and developing and imple- compete in a rapidly changing global market- menting strategy. HRM professionals also take place. Firms of all sizes and in all fields need on responsibility for making sure that all aspects good managers who know how to motivate sub- of organizational operations are in full compli- ordinates, manage teams, resolve conflicts, and

35 business administration lead by example. Businesses want new employ- Plus six of the following courses, including at ees who can handle themselves as subordinates, least two of the first four listed ...... 18 supervisors, and team members. Whether stu- MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource dents are looking for a position with a medium Management ...... 3 to large organization or thinking of starting MGT-316 Compensation Administration . . .3 companies of their own, the management and MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity . . .3 leadership major provides the knowledge and MGT-336 Career Management ...... 3 skills they will need to be successful. MGT-346 Negotiation ...... 3 MGT-348 Small Business Management . . . . 3 Requirements for the Major MGT-375 International Management ...... 3 (18 semester hours) MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 and Organizational Behavior . . . . 3 MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3 or 441 Selected Topics in Human Resource Management ...... 3 Plus four of the following courses ...... 12 (either 421 or 441 can be taken, not MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource both) Management ...... 3 MGT-448 Seminar in Small MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity . . 3 Business Consulting ...... 3 MGT-336 Career Management ...... 3 MGT-490 Independent Research Study . . . . 3 MGT-346 Negotiation ...... 3 MGT-348 Small Business Management . . . . 3 An average grade of C or better is required in MGT-375 International Management ...... 3 the 30 semester credit hours that are required MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management for the management and leadership and human and Organizational Behavior . . . . 3 resource management double major. Majors are MGT-448 Seminar in Small encouraged to take either MGT-491 Internship Business Consulting ...... 3 in Management and Leadership OR MGT-492 MGT-490 Independent Research and Study . 3 Internship in Human Resource Management as a business or free elective. An average grade of C or better is required in the 18 semester credit hours that are required MARKETING for the management and leadership major. The marketing major prepares students for a Majors are encouraged to take MGT-491 broad array of careers in such fields as sales, Internship in Management and Leadership as a retailing, promotion, distribution, customer business or free elective. service, marketing research, and others. Possible employment opportunities can be found with MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP AND profit or nonprofit and public or private organ- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DOU- izations marketing goods or services to con- BLE MAJOR sumers, businesses or other organizations. Requirements for the Double Major Requirements for the Major (30 semester hours) (18 semester hours) MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource MKT-366 Marketing Research ...... 3 Management ...... 3 MKT-460 Marketing Management Seminar .3 MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations . .3 MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 Four additional courses from the following list MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3 are required for the major ...... 12

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MKT-305 Social Issues in Marketing ...... 3 ECO-305 International Trade and Investment MKT-310 Business to Business Marketing . .3 ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems MKT-320 Consumer Behavior ...... 3 ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy MKT-330 International Marketing ...... 3 and U.S. Business MKT-335 Advertising Principles ...... 3 FIN-308 International Finance MKT-340 Personal Selling ...... 3 MGT-375 International Management MKT-350 Retailing Management ...... 3 MKT-330 International Marketing MKT-406 Marketing Research Project . . . . . 3 List B: (only one of the three courses below may MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout . . . . 3 be counted among the four required courses:) MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy . . . . 3 BUS-492 Global Business Internship MKT-440 Sales Management ...... 3 (3 credit hours) MKT-469 Selected Topics in Marketing . . . . 3 CBA-315 Global Business Study Tour CBA-490 Independent Study: Global Business Students interested in retailing usually Study Abroad program (CBA-310, choose: MKT-320–Consumer Behavior, CBA-311, CBA-312, CBA-313) 350–Retailing Management, and 440–Sales For further details concerning the global busi- Management. ness concentration or global business major, Students interested in business to business please see the director of global business pro- marketing usually choose: MKT-310–Business grams. to Business Marketing, 340–Personal Selling, and 440–Sales Management. Entrepreneurial Studies (ES) Concentration Students interested in marketing research The ES concentration is an option for any busi- usually choose: MKT-320–Consumer Behavior, ness student desiring to focus on starting a new 366–Marketing Research, and 406–Marketing venture, or working in a small or family firm Research Project. environment. For graduation, students must achieve an The ES concentration requires four business overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major, with administration courses as outlined below no course grade less than C-. Majors are encour- (courses to be counted as either major, business aged to take additional courses offered by the or free electives): department of marketing to satisfy business and free elective requirements. 1. MGT-348 Small Business Management

Global Business Concentration 2. Three of the following courses: (12 credit hours) MGT-448 Seminar in Small The global business concentration is available to Business Consulting any CBA student interested in acquiring BUS-410 New Venture Planning increased competence about global business CBA-220 Minding Our Business and trade. BUS-214 Advanced Business Law Students need to take at least four global busi- CIS-272 End User Computing ness electives from the following set of courses: or CIS-340 E-Commerce List A: (no more than two courses from any one ACC-335 Small Business Taxation department may be counted toward the require- MKT-350 Retailing Management ments for a concentration in global business) FIN-350 Entrepreneurial Finance BUS-375 International Business Law CBA-350 Family Business Management BUS-490 Independent Research and Study

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Minor Programs SALES MANAGEMENT FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS (Available to all non-business majors) ADVERTISING (21 semester hours) (Available to communication majors only) MSD-105 Quantitative Methods I ...... 3 Requirements for the Minor or (30 semester hours) MTH-105 Algebra & Trigonometry COM-100 Mass Media Communications . . .3 ENV-200 Statistical & Computer COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 Applications in the Natural COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 Sciences ...... 3 COM-302 Communication Ethics ...... 3 or MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 MSD-200 Statistical Methods I MKT-320 Consumer Behavior ...... 3 or MKT-335 Advertising Principles ...... 3 MTH-120 Introduction to Applied MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout . . . .3 Statistics MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy . . . .3 PSY-205 Statistics & Experimentation MKT-435 Advertising Campaigns ...... 3 MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 MKT-340 Personal Selling ...... 3 GENERAL BUSINESS MKT-440 Sales Management ...... 3 (Available to non-business majors only) Requirements for the Minor Two of the following elective classes: (24 semester hours) HTH-205 Introduction to the MSD-105 Quantitative Methods for Business .3 Healthcare Sector or MKT-310 Business to Business Marketing MTH-210 Calculus I MKT-335 Advertising Principles MSD-200 Statistical Methods I ...... 3 MKT-350 Retailing Management ...... 6 (One of the following may be substituted: PSY-205 Statistics and Computers HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MINOR (21-24 semester hours) GEO-200 Statistical and Computer Required courses for business majors Applications in the Natural Sciences, HTH 205 Introduction to the Health MTH-120 Introduction to Applied Care Sector ...... 3 Statistics) ECO-336 Economics of the Health ECO-200 Macroeconomics ...... 3 Care Sector ...... 3 or 201 Microeconomics BUS- 315 Health Care Law, Ethics & Policy .3 ACC-210 Principles of Financial Accounting3 or MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and BIO-206 The Pharmaceutical Industry . . . .3 Organizational Behavior ...... 3 MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 HTH-450 Seminar in Health Research ...... 3 BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment or of Business ...... 3 HTH-491 Health Administration Internship 3 FIN-300 Introduction to Finance ...... 3

A minimum of six courses must be taken in business administration and students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor.

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Required courses for non-business majors Business majors select two, and non-business HTH-205 Introduction to the Health majors select one from the following menu: Care Sector ...... 3 ECO-336 Economics of the Health Social Science/Business Care Sector ...... 3 AMS-304 Technology and Science in America MGT-201 Fund of Management & BIO-206* The Pharmaceutical Industry Organizational Behavior ...... 3 PHL-202 Social Philosophy MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 PHL-304 Medical Ethics SOC-346 Health Care and Society BUS-315 Health Care Law, Ethics SOC-347 Aging and the Elderly and Policy ...... 3 SOC-350 Social Policy or SOW-200 Social Services and Social Work BIO-206 The Pharmaceutical Industry . . . .3 BUS-315* Health. Care Law, Ethics and Policy HTH-450 Seminar in Health Research ...... 3 ECO-335 Economics of the Public Sector or MGT-310 Intro to Human Resource HTH-491 Health Administration Internship 3 Management * These courses may not be used to fulfill two All health administration minors will select different categories. If both courses are one course from the following menu: taken, one will count toward required category and second will count toward the Science/Psychology business and social science category. BIO-100 Life Science: Human Emphasis BIO-101 Life Science: Cell Biology and Genetics BIO-106 Life Science: Human Disease BIO-108 Life Science: Biology of Human Aging BIO-110 Life Science: Inquiry Approach BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, Biology of Animals BIO- 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology I BPY-107 Life Science: Biopsychology BPY-275 Behavioral Neuroscience CHE-115 Chemistry and Contemporary Society PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology PSY-365 Drugs and Human Behavior PSY-374 Psychology of the Family PSY-382 Aging, the Brain and Cognition

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Since 1913, the School of Education at Rider classes they will work directly with members of University has made a difference, responding the faculty who have been successful practition- with imagination to the education profession by ers in their respective fields. Students enrolled in preparing graduates for the opportunities and the Rider teacher preparation programs receive challenges of teaching. structured experiences working with children, Committed to excellence, the School of teachers, school administrators, and communi- Education keeps all its programs relevant to the ty agencies. changing needs of students, the professional Each undergraduate education course is communities it serves, and society by anticipat- taught in conjunction with a semester-long field ing those needs and taking measures to meet experience in a public school in which students them. This commitment to excellence is based work with an experienced classroom teacher on the belief that today’s teacher must be able to and a Rider professor two half-days a week. demonstrate sensitivity to students, familiarity Over the course of his or her professional prepa- with curriculum, and a thorough knowledge of ration, each student is placed in a variety of subject matter and the learning process. grade levels in both urban and suburban Rider University teacher preparation pro- schools. grams are grounded in current research on In the sophomore year, students work as learning, curriculum, teaching, and exemplary teacher assistants. They observe and help con- practice of reflective teachers. duct learning activities that the teacher has Rider University prepares teachers who planned. In the junior year, students continue to understand: observe and assist but also plan for and teach •that learning involves the active construction individuals, small groups, and full classes. In the of knowledge through posing questions, senior year, students complete an entire semes- exploring materials, and testing ideas; ter of full-time student teaching. •that this learning may take place in coopera- The future offers unique challenges and tive learning groups as well as individual opportunities for teacher education students. learning activities; Education welcomes those students who want •that teaching is not just the performance of to make a difference in their own lives and the various learned strategies and methods but a lives of others. The program prepares students reflective process of observation, delibera- to learn how to affect change in an ever-chang- tion and assessment throughout one’s career; ing world. •that all curriculum content is interrelated and often is learned best in integrated or the- Mission matic units of study; •that assessment and teaching are dynamic The School of Education prepares undergradu- processes that go hand in hand; ate and graduate students for professional •and that curriculum and teaching must be careers in education, organizations, and agen- responsive to the culture, class, gender and cies in the diverse American society. The School strengths, needs, past experiences, and inter- of Education fosters the intellectual, personal, ests of individual students. and social development of each student for a When students enroll in the School of changing world by creating and providing pro- Education, they have the opportunity to work grams that embody the highest academic and with a professor during their time at Rider who professional standards. will personally advise them and assist them in developing their specific programs. In their

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The School of Education develops students childhood education and special education); (3) who are committed, knowledgeable, and reflec- B.A. in Secondary Education, with majors in tive and who value service, ethical behavior, and English, mathematics, science, social studies, the improvement of one’s self and profession. and world language (French, German, Spanish). The School of Education promotes a climate of scholarly inquiry, high expectations for achieve- Admission ment, and best professional practices while establishing beneficial relationships with the Admission to the School of Education places public and exchanging relevant ideas and serv- great responsibility upon students. In enrolling, ices that speak to emerging needs. students enter into a relationship with instruc- This Mission Statement is based on the tors and fellow students in which there are Conceptual Framework of the School of shared responsibilities. Students are expected to Education. The Framework can be accessed on display a commitment to study and to initiate the School of Education Website. intellectual pursuits. Further, students are expected to recognize that learning involves Accreditation bringing interests, enthusiasm, curiosity, and reflection to their work. The experiences that All teacher preparation programs offered by the unfold during class meetings should be consid- School of Education are approved by the New ered opportunities for personal growth and Jersey State Department of Education using learning. These opportunities are by no means standards of the National Association of State limited to the classroom but include work in the Directors of Teacher Education and field and on campus as well. Certification (NASDTEC). In addition, teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Teacher Education National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the highest Program Design accreditation possible in teacher education. This helps our graduates as they seek employment Self-Development nationwide. In the freshman year, emphasis is placed on In the United States nearly 1,500 colleges and developing those basic skills that enable a universities offer teacher education but only prospective teacher to become a scholar and to about 550 are NCATE accredited. In New Jersey engage successfully in college-level studies. In only seven of about 25 colleges and universities addition a specially designed freshman seminar have NCATE accreditation; Rider is the only helps the student adjust to college life. private institution to do so. Studies Undergirding Teaching and Learning Degrees Early experience through courses in the social sciences and behavioral studies emphasizing At the undergraduate level, the School of psychology provide an important scholarly Education offers three degree programs. The foundation for educational practice. In addi- degrees are: (1) B.S. in Education, with a major tion, college-level study of subjects related to the in comprehensive business education; (2) B.A. student’s teaching field is an important element in Elementary Education, with a major in ele- in this phase of the teacher education program. mentary education (including minors in early

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Selective Retention in Teacher Education office in Memorial Hall 116 for further details. Education students must demonstrate compe- Graduates who have completed all the tence in their academic work to continue in the requirements of an approved program in teacher preparation program. Competence is teacher education are eligible to receive, upon assessed in a variety of ways and at different lev- passing a Praxis Series test of academic knowl- els. Sophomore education students must main- edge related to the field of certification, a New tain a 2.5 cumulative average in all courses taken Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced at Rider. Students must also receive a grade of Standing. The Certificate of Eligibility with C+ or higher in all education courses. It is the Advanced Standing is valid for the lifetime of its individual student’s responsibility to re-take any holder. It authorizes the holder to seek and education course in which a grade lower than accept offers of employment in New Jersey C+ has been earned. The GPA requirement for schools. New Jersey has directed other states to admission to junior level education courses is accept the Certificate of Eligibility with 2.75. Students will be permitted to undertake Advanced Standing as evidence of completion student teaching only if they have received C+ of an approved college teacher education pro- or higher in all education courses and have a gram. In New Jersey, a Provisional Certificate cumulative GPA of at least 2.8. will be issued to those who receive offers of The undergraduate education department employment from school districts. The also reviews the professional development of all Provisional Certificate is a temporary license, students to ensure that they meet departmental valid for one year. It authorizes the holder to standards for professional conduct and that they serve as a salaried teacher, and to perform all show promise of success in teaching. This teaching duties within the endorsement field review is in addition to the grade requirements under the supervision of a district support listed above; in addition, the elementary educa- team. Later the New Jersey Standard Certificate tion program requires passing the Praxis I will be issued to those who serve for one year Writing, Praxis I Math, and Praxis Contest under the Provisional Certificate and who are Knowledge tests prior to registration in junior- recommended as approved by their school prin- level courses. As appropriate, students who fail cipal based on evaluations of the provisionally to meet the department’s standards will be certified teacher’s classroom performance, con- counseled on ways to improve their perform- ducted by the principal and other certified eval- ance or asked to leave the program. uators. Students seeking out-of-state certification Teacher Certification and Placement will find that completing a NCATE approved Teacher candidates are recommended for certi- program will enable them to become certified fication only when they have: (1) successfully immediately in many states. Since each state has completed all course requirements of a particu- its own requirements for teacher certification, it lar program; and (2) successfully demonstrated is wise for students to contact the certification continued competence, aptitude, motivation, office (Memorial Hall 116) for assistance in and potential for outstanding success in teach- determining out-of-state certification require- ing. Students must have attained at least a C+ in ments and state reciprocity agreements. student teaching along with a cumulative GPA of 2.75. It should be noted that for New Jersey certification (and many other states as well) it is necessary to pass the appropriate Praxis Series exam, formerly called the National Teacher Examination or NTE. Consult the certification

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Transfer Requests General Studies and Academic Major Requirements Students transferring from other institutions (96-99 semester hours minimum) are encouraged to become familiar with the PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 education programs. Transcripts are reviewed in PSY-230 Developmental Psychology: Child 3 terms of Rider’s program requirements, and this COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 review is made available to prospective students. English writing ...... 6 Students enrolled in other colleges at Rider Fine Arts appreciation elective . . .3 who wish to transfer into education programs Fine Arts studio elective ...... 3 must file a written request with the chair of the History elective ...... 3 department of teacher education. Before formal Literature elective ...... 3 admission is effected, personal interviews may Mathematics elective ...... 3 be scheduled with faculty. Science electives (one lab) ...... 7 Social science elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 Degree Programs EDU-010 Cohort seminar (1 Supplemental Education Unit) Rider’s education programs in teacher prepara- General studies electives (varies tion combine classroom study with laboratory according to second major) . . .6-16 and field experiences to help students develop a Requirements of a selected academic high degree of professional expertise and major, (varies according to major) become generally well educated. All undergrad- ...... 34-56 uate baccalaureate degree programs require broad liberal studies and concentrated study in Professional Education subjects related to the program specialization. (30 semester hours) Sophomore-level introductory professional Elementary Education (B.A.) courses with associated field experiences: To develop into learned and professionally EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 skilled early childhood and elementary school EDU-206 Developmental Educational teachers, students engage in studies that provide Psychology ...... 3 an academic background for those subjects they will be teaching. Elementary education majors Junior-level curriculum and instruction select a liberal arts discipline in which they ful- courses, including Reading, with associat- fill the requirements for the major. The fulfill- ed field experiences: ment of these requirements, together with gen- ELD-307 Emergent Literacy P-3 ...... 3 eral studies courses, provides a substantial liber- ELD-308 Fostering Language and Literacy al studies background as well as a foundation Development ...... 3 for professional development. ELD-375 Teaching Math, N-8 ...... 3 Listed below are the general studies require- ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies and ments and the professional education require- the Arts, N-8 ...... 3 ments. Please see the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences chapter for requirements for the second major or the College of Continuing Studies chapter, bachelor of arts in liberal studies, marine ecology emphasis.

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Senior-level professional semester includ- ECE-322 Observation and Assessment in ing full-time student teaching: Early Childhood Education EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 ECE-440 Early Childhood Curriculum and Teaching Internship Interdisciplinary Minor in Special SOC-348 Human Service Organizations Education PSY-374 Psychology of the Family The Interdisciplinary Minor in Special or Education is designed for Rider University SOC-205 The Family undergraduate students who are enrolled as ele- This 132-semester hour program is available mentary education majors with a second major to any student who maintains a 2.75 GPA and in psychology. In addition to the courses meets all other requirements for admission and required for the elementary education major, retention in the elementary education program. students enrolled in the minor program are required to take a specific sequence of courses Certificate in Technology within the psychology major. The following Students enrolled in education who successfully courses, designed to teach concepts and applica- complete nine (9) credits in technology-based tions in special education, are also required: courses are eligible for the Certificate in SPE-201 Inclusion and Students with Technology indicating proficiency in instruc- Disabilities tional technology. The certificate is obtained SPE-202 Community Resources for from the chair of the department. Students with Disabilities SPE-301 Assessment for Instruction in Bilingual Education Special Education Certification in bilingual education is available SPE-302 Instructional Practices for to elementary education majors and secondary Children with Disabilities education majors who upon completion of the Students enrolled in the interdisciplinary program have demonstrated competence in minor in special education are required to both English and another language. Candidates maintain a GPA of 2.75. The prescribed for this certification will complete: sequence of courses fulfill the requirements for Multicultural studies electives . . . .3 a New Jersey Endorsement for Teacher of the EDU-262 Teaching in the Bilingual/Immersion Handicapped. Graduates of this dual licensure Classroom ...... 3 program also receive certification in elementary EDU-320 Inst. Linguistics and Second education. Language Learning ...... 3 EDU-460 Educating and Evaluating the Early Childhood/Elementary Dual Bilingual Child ...... 3 Licensure Program Bilingual field experiences are required. The Early Childhood/Elementary Dual Language proficiency evaluations are required. Licensure Program leads to two teaching certificates: Preschool through third grade (P-3) and Secondary Education (B.A.) Elementary (Kindergarten through eighth Preparation to teach a particular academic sub- grade). In addition to the professional educa- ject is accomplished through a program requir- tion courses required of elementary education ing completion of the major requirements of students, students in this dual licensure pro- the appropriate liberal arts or science major, gram are required to take: general studies, and professional education major requirements.

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ENGLISH EDUCATION Senior-level professional semester includ- General Studies and Academic ing full-time student teaching: Major Requirements EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 (96-99 semester hours) PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Certification in English as a second language IND-350 Masterworks of World Literature .3 (ESL) is available to elementary and secondary Developmental Psychology elective .3 education majors. It may be achieved by an English writing ...... 6-9 additional 3-6 semester hours by majors in Science elective ...... 3 English or foreign language (French, German or Theatre elective ...... 3 Spanish). All candidates for this certification Philosophy elective ...... 3 will complete: Journalism or media elective . . . . .3 Multicultural studies electives . . . .3 Mathematics elective ...... 3 EDU-320 Instructional Linguistics and Second History elective ...... 3 Language Learning ...... 3 Social science elective ...... 3 SED-420 Teaching a Second Language . . . .3 Creative writing elective ...... 3 EDU-460 Educating and Evaluating the Technology elective(s) ...... 3 Bilingual Child ...... 3 Fine arts elective ...... 3 English as a Second Language field experi- General studies electives ...... 12 ences are required. EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental English proficiency evaluations are required. Education Unit) FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (French) Requirements for the English Major General Studies and Academic Major (36 semester hours) (96-99 semester hours minimum) See the requirements for English literature or PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 English writing major listed in the School of COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Liberal Arts and Sciences chapter, page 73-74. SOC-110 Anthropology: The Cross-Cultural Perspectives ...... 3 Professional Education Developmental Psychology elective .3 (30 semester hours) English writing ...... 6-9 Sophomore-level introductory professional Linguistic elective ...... 3 courses with associated field experiences: English elective ...... 3 EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 History (related to major) ...... 3 EDU-206 Developmental Educational Mathematics elective ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 Junior- and senior-level curriculum and Science elective ...... 3 instruction courses with associated field General studies electives ...... 0-12 experiences: Basic foreign language courses*0-12 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental ELD-308 Fostering Language and Literacy Education Unit) Development ...... 3 SED-400 Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Schools ...... 3 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3

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Requirements for the French Major Science elective ...... 3 (24 semester hours beyond French IV and 12 General studies electives ...... 0-9 semester hours in collateral liberal arts courses.) Basic foreign language courses*0-12 See the requirements for the French major EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental listed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Unit) chapter, page 77. Requirements for the German Major Professional Education Courses (24 semester hours beyond German IV and 12 (30 semester hours) semester hours in collateral liberal arts courses.) Sophomore-level introductory professional See the requirements for the German major list- courses with associated field experiences: ed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 chapter, page 78. EDU-206 Developmental Educational Psychology ...... 3 Professional Education Courses (30 semester hours) Junior- and senior-level curriculum and Sophomore-level introductory professional instruction courses with associated field courses with associated field experiences: experiences: EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 EDU-320 Instructional Linguistics and Second EDU-206 Developmental Educational Language Learning ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 SED-420 Teaching a Second Language . . . . .3 Junior- and senior-level curriculum and SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 instruction courses with associated field experiences: Senior-level courses including full-time EDU-320 Instructional Linguistics and Second student teaching: Language Learning ...... 3 EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 SED-420 Teaching a Second Language . . . . .3 *Students with advanced standing in French SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 take liberal arts electives. Senior-level courses including full-time FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (German) student teaching: General Studies and Academic Major EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 (96-99 semester hours minimum) PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 *Students with advanced standing in German COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 take liberal arts electives. SOC-110 Anthropology: The Cross-Cultural Perspectives ...... 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (Spanish) Developmental Psychology elective .3 General Studies and Academic Major English writing ...... 6-9 (96-99 semester hours minimum)+ Linguistic elective ...... 3 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 English elective ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 History (related to major) ...... 3 Developmental Psychology elective .3 Mathematics elective ...... 3 English writing ...... 6-9 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Linguistics elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 History elective ...... 3

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Mathematics elective ...... 3 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Philosophy elective ...... 3 General Studies and Academic Major Technology elective ...... 3 (96-99 semester hours) Science elective ...... 3 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 General studies electives ...... 0-9 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Basic foreign language courses*0-12 Developmental Psychology elective .3 EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental English writing ...... 6-9 Education Unit) Social science elective ...... 3 History elective ...... 3 Requirements for the Spanish Major Fine Arts elective ...... 3 (30 semester hours beyond the Spanish 200 level Literature elective ...... 3 courses and 12 semester hours in collateral lib- Philosophy elective ...... 3 eral arts courses.) Technology elective ...... 3 See the requirements for the Spanish major General studies electives ...... 13 listed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental chapter, page 79. Education Unit)

Professional Education Courses Requirements for the Major (30 semester hours) (50 semester hours) Sophomore-level introductory professional See the requirements for the mathematics major courses with associated field experiences: listed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 chapter, page 91. EDU-206 Developmental Educational Psychology ...... 3 Professional Education Requirements (30 semester hours) Junior- and senior-level curriculum and Sophomore-level introductory professional instruction courses with associated field courses with associated field experiences: experiences: EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 EDU-320 Instructional Linguistics and Second EDU-206 Developmental Educational Language Learning ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 SED-420 Teaching a Second Language . . . . .3 Junior- and senior-level curriculum and SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 instruction courses with associated experiences: Senior-level courses including full-time SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 student teaching: ELD-375 Teaching Math N-8 ...... 3 EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 SED-415 Teaching Mathematics in Secondary *Students with advanced standing in Spanish Schools ...... 3 take liberal arts elective. SED-431 Content Area Reading +Study abroad may substitute for some of and Writing ...... 3 these courses. Senior-level courses including full-time student teaching: EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12

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SCIENCE EDUCATION (BIOLOGY) SCIENCE EDUCATION (CHEMISTRY) General Studies General Studies (33-36 semester hours) (33-36 semester hours) PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology* . . . . .3 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Developmental Psychology elective .3 Developmental Psychology elective .3 English writing ...... 6-9 English writing ...... 6-9 Social science elective ...... 3 Social science elective ...... 3 Fine Arts elective ...... 3 Fine Arts elective ...... 3 History elective ...... 3 History elective ...... 3 Literature elective ...... 3 Literature elective ...... 3 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental Education Unit) Education Unit)

Requirements for the Major Requirements for the Major (64-66 semester hours minimum) (66 semester hours) See the requirements for the biology major list- See the requirements for the chemistry major ed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences listed in School of Liberal Arts and Sciences chapter, page 66. chapter, page 69.

Professional Education Professional Education (30 semester hours) (30 semester hours) Sophomore-level introductory professional Sophomore-level introductory professional courses with associated field experiences: courses with associated field experiences: EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 EDU-206 Developmental Educational EDU-206 Developmental Educational Psychology ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3

Junior-and senior-level curriculum and Junior- and senior-level curriculum and instruction courses with associated field instruction courses with associated field experiences: experiences: SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies, and ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies, the Arts, N-8 ...... 3 and the Arts, N-8 ...... 3 SED-410 Teaching Science in Secondary SED-410 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools ...... 3 Schools ...... 3 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3

Senior-level courses including full-time Senior-level courses including full-time student teaching: student teaching: EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12

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SCIENCE EDUCATION (GEOSCIENCES) SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION General Studies General Studies (33-36 semester hours) (60-63 semester hours) PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 POL-100 Introduction to American Politics 3 Developmental Psychology elective .3 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 English writing ...... 6-9 SOC-101 Sociological Imagination ...... 3 Social science elective ...... 3 GEO-100 Physical Geology ...... 3 Fine Arts elective ...... 3 ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 History elective ...... 3 Developmental psychology elective .3 Literature elective ...... 3 English writing ...... 6-9 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Science elective ...... 3 Technology elective ...... 3 Mathematics elective ...... 3 EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental World History elective ...... 3 Education Unit) U.S. History I and II ...... 6 Philosophy elective ...... 3 Requirements for the Major Technology elective ...... 3 (65-69 semester hours minimum) Art perspective elective ...... 3 See the requirements for the geosciences major General studies electives ...... 6 listed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences EDU-010 Cohort seminar . .(1 Supplemental chapter, page 83. Education Unit)

Professional Education Requirements Option one: (30 semester hours) Requirements for the Major Sophomore-level introductory professional See the requirements for the history major list- courses with associated field experiences: ed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 chapter, page 88. EDU-206 Developmental Educational Psychology ...... 3 Option two: Complete a social studies major that includes Junior- and senior-level curriculum and the following: instruction courses with associated field (36 semester hours) experiences: Five courses in one social science discipline SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 (philosophy, political science, psychology, ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies, and or sociology), including a research course the Arts, N-8 ...... 3 ...... 15 SED-410 Teaching Science in Secondary Regional history (Latin America, Near East, Far Schools ...... 3 East, or Africa) ...... 6 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 Social science electives ...... 15

Senior-level courses including full-time student teaching: EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12

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Professional Education Requirements Business Education (30 semester hours) Sophomore-level introductory professional (B.S. in Education) courses with associated field experiences EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS EDUCATION, EDU-206 Developmental Educational MARKETING EDUCATION, AND COOPERA- Psychology ...... 3 TIVE EDUCATION COORDINATOR General Studies Junior- and senior-level curriculum and (48-51 semester hours) instruction courses with associated field COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 experiences ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies, and Developmental psychology elective .3 the Arts, N-8 ...... 3 English writing ...... 6-9 SED-405 Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Literature ...... 3 Schools ...... 3 History ...... 3 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 Mathematics ...... 3 Science ...... 3 Senior-level courses including full-time Philosophy ...... 3 student teaching: Fine Arts ...... 3 EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12 General studies electives ...... 9 EDU-010 Cohort seminar . . .(1 Supplemental Education Unit) Psychology Teacher Preparation This program specialization prepares students Requirements for the Major to become certified teachers of psychology. It is (48 semester hours) available to students enrolled in the elementary BED-110 Alphabetic Shorthand ...... 3 or social studies education programs. Students BUS-210 Introduction to Law: Contracts . . .3 must elect psychology or social studies as the MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 second major accompanying the education MGT-348 Small Business Management . . . . .3 major and take the appropriate psychology BED-445 Cooperative Work Experience . . . .3 internship (PSY-480: Field Work Internships in MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and Psychology). Organizational Behavior ...... 3 ENG-317 Electronic Writers Workshop . . . . .3 or ENG-316 Theories of Writing and Tutoring .3 or ENG-321 Workplace Writing: Business and Professional Contexts ...... 3 MGT-336 Career Management ...... 3 or MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 or MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3

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MKT-320 Consumer Behavior ...... 3 or MKT-340 Personal Selling ...... 3 Accounting ...... 9 Technology electives ...... 12

Professional Education (30 semester hours) EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling ...... 3 EDU-206 Developmental Educational Psychology ...... 3 SED-370 Teaching in the High School . . . . .3 BED-410 Principles and Strategies of Vocational and Cooperative Education ...... 3 BED-415 Teaching Business Subjects ...... 3 SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing .3 EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar . .12

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Choices conductivity and materials research. Often, this That’s what Liberal Arts and Sciences is all work leads to publication in worldwide scientif- about. Whatever future occupation a student ic journals. may envision, there is a program to fit the need. Whether a student is looking for a broad- The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences allows based liberal arts education, or ready to devote students an opportunity to explore different four years to the sciences, liberal arts and sci- arenas before settling on a major. And the grad- ences has what students want. uates prove just how diverse the liberal arts pro- Choices gram is. Bankers, journalists, lawyers and authors have all received degrees in liberal arts Mission and sciences. Liberal arts majors benefit from a flexible The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks to program that allows students to concentrate encourage students to develop a broad under- within their field of study. Communication stu- standing and appreciation of the main areas of dents, for example, can opt for a news-editorial, human knowledge and values. It seeks to public relations, multimedia communication, accomplish this goal by means of a well-defined business and professional communication, core curriculum and clearly defined and freely interpersonal communication, or radio and tel- chosen specialized majors. Its central objectives evision track. are to provide preprofessional competence in And learning from a faculty as diverse as the the liberal arts and sciences and to prepare the program also broadens the students’ education. student for a lifetime of learning that is respon- The faculty, 99 percent of whom hold doctoral sive to change. The student is introduced to dis- degrees, offer a wide range of experience and ciplines that provide the basis for a critical academic backgrounds. Some are published assessment of the value of change, and to the writers and professional actors, while others are changes in knowledge and values that affect politicians and journalists. human life and institutional structures. If, however, a student is certain science is the Students must choose a major field and regis- proper path to take, Liberal Arts and Sciences is ter for it in the office of the dean before the still the place to be. State-of-the-art facilities completion of 60 credits. When the major is and a faculty that brings national research into declared, each student is assigned a permanent the classroom take science out of the textbook faculty advisor in the chosen field, who provides and into the students’ hands. course selection advice. Before a major is The Science and Technology Center houses declared, a student is assigned a specially desig- laboratories that are used by students in all sci- nated, university studies advisor, who guides the ence majors for research with faculty. The student in the eventual selection of an appropri- marine sciences program takes Rider students to ate major. Maine, Florida, Bermuda, and Roatan, All students in the School of Liberal Arts and Honduras. Sciences must meet with their advisors, at least The faculty are involved in some of the most once a semester, during the course selection exciting research in the country and receive period. Students must obtain their advisor’s sig- major grants funded from nationally recognized nature on their course request forms. organizations. Working in conjunction with Students in good academic standing may these professors, undergraduate students will receive permission from the office of the dean to conduct their own research in such ground- enroll as double majors, or as minors, provided breaking fields as cancer and AIDS research, they first seek and receive the approval of the plant breeding and genetics and work in super- departments concerned. Such students will be

56 liberal arts and sciences expected to meet all the requirements of each The Core Curriculum major, or of the minor, and will be assigned an The core curriculum is designed to provide an advisor in each department. integrated approach to the study of the liberal arts. The curriculum examines a single theme Undergraduate Departments from a variety of perspectives, emphasizing the The following are the departments of the School relationships of knowledge and values and of Liberal Arts and Sciences: biology, chemistry, respect for different points of view. biochemistry and physics, communication, The core applies to all students matriculated English, fine arts, foreign languages and litera- in SLAS. It is expected that the core curriculum tures, geological and marine sciences, history, requirements will be completed by the end of mathematics, philosophy, political science, psy- the sophomore year. Courses taken as part of chology, and sociology. the core cannot be used to fulfill requirements of a major or a minor unless a department per- Degrees mits it. The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded to students satisfactorily completing requirements in Core Curriculum Requirements the following disciplines: American studies, (42-43 semester hours) communication, economics, English, fine arts, English writing* ...... 6-9 French, German, global and multinational stud- CMP-115 Introduction to Expository ies, history, journalism, mathematics, philoso- Writing phy, physics, political science, psychology, CMP-120 Expository Writing Russian, sociology, and Spanish. CMP-125 Research Writing The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to or 203 Literature and Composition students satisfactorily completing requirements in the following disciplines: biochemistry, biol- Reading** ...... (0-2 Supplemental ogy, biopsychology, chemistry, environmental Education Units) science, geosciences, and marine sciences. CRC-101S Introduction to Academic Reading Graduation Requirements All students majoring in disciplines in the Foreign language*** ...... 6 School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS) must 100, 101 French, German, Italian, Russian, or complete satisfactorily 120 credits, at least 99 of Spanish I, II which must be within SLAS. The remaining credits may be taken in courses approved by any * CMP-115 will be waived for students who other school or college of Rider. The last 30 attain a 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a credits must be taken at Rider. specified qualifying score on the English For graduation, all students must have a 2.0 Department placement test. cumulative average. They must have at least a ** Required only of those students who do not 2.0 cumulative average in the major, in all liber- pass the reading placement test. al arts and sciences courses, and, if applicable, in ***Part or all of this requirement may be waived the second major or minor. All students must upon demonstration of proficiency. To initi- fulfill the core curriculum requirements. ate a request for a waiver, students should see the chairperson of the foreign language department.

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Mathematics+ ...... 3-4 Social Sciences and Communication . . . . .6 One course from the following: Two courses from the following: MTH-102 Elements of Finite Mathematics POL-100 Introduction to American Politics MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry or 102 Understanding Politics MTH-210 Calculus I SOC-101 The Sociological Imagination SOC-110 Cultural Anthropology Science+ ...... 6 COM-100 Mass Media Communication Two courses, from the following: ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics BIO-100 Life Science: Human or 201 Principles of Microeconomics Emphasis BIO-101 Life Science: Cell Biology and History ...... 6 Genetics Emphasis HIS-150 World History to 1500 BIO-103 Life Science: Ecobotanical HIS-151 World History since 1500 Emphasis BIO-106 Life Science: Human Disease Humanities ...... 9 Emphasis One course in fine arts, one course in literature, BIO-108 Life Science: The Biology of and one course in philosophy from the follow- Human Aging ing: BPY-107 Life Science: Biopsychology Emphasis Fine Arts CHE-100 Introduction to College ART-104 Survey of Art History I Chemistry ART-106 Survey of Art History II CHE-115 Chemistry and Contemporary ART-120 Art and Society Society MUS-105 Survey of Music History I GEO-100 Physical Geology MUS-106 Survey of Music History II GEO-113 Environmental Geology MUS-120 Music and Society MAR-120 Oceanography THE-105 Theatre History to 1700 MAR-225 Introduction to Field Marine THE-106 Theatre History since 1700 Science: Temperate THE-120 Theatre Appreciation Environments ART-,MUS-, The Arts in Contemporary PHY-103 Science of Light and Color THE-199 Civilization PHY-104 Energy, the Environment, and Man Literature PHY-180 Astronomy ENG-205 Understanding Literature PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ENG-210 Major American Authors ENG-211 Major British Authors +Appropriate mathematics and science ENG-213 Literature and Mythology courses may be substituted if required by the ENG-215 Satire and Comedy major. ENG-217 Introduction to Shakespeare ENG-220 Literature and Society ENG-221 Literature and Psychology ENG-228 Black American Literature ENG-229 Multi-Ethnic Literature in America ENG-230 Women in Literature

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ENG-270 Major Poets Gender Studies Minor ENG-290 The Short Story The Gender Studies Program offers an interdis- LAW-204 Law, Literature and Film ciplinary minor, exploring gender, masculinity, LIT-250, Masterworks of World and femininity; recognizing diversity in sexuali- 251 Literature I, II ty, race, class, and culture; and acknowledging LIT-310 Russian Literature from 988-1850 the multiplicity of human relationships. Within LIT-311 Russian Literature from 1850- the university, gender studies may be best 1917 understood as an evolution from the Women’s LIT-312 Soviet Literature Studies Program, which offered its first courses LIT-313 Contemporary Russian at Rider in 1979. In 2001, the Women’s Studies Literature faculty decided to change the name to Gender LIT-315 Tolstoy Studies, highlighting the program’s more com- LIT-317 Dostoevsky prehensive attention to men, women, and vari- Any literature course in French, German, or ous aspects of gender. Spanish in the foreign language. Students who minor in Gender Studies take six courses for 18 credits. In Gender Studies Philosophy courses, students discuss ideas about gender, as Any course in the philosophy department or well as images of femininity and masculinity, AMS-227 The Philosophy of Martin Luther which both reflect and affect the way we think King, Jr. and act. Students analyze the cultural construction of sexuality, they examine the relationship Minors Program between biological differences and social inequality, and they compare gender systems from global and historical perspectives. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers Through internships, students may engage in minors in the following areas: American studies, practical strategies for transforming coercive biology, chemistry, communication, dance, eco- and unequal gender systems and for enhancing nomics, English: literature or writing, environ- our common humanity. mental geology, ethics, fine arts, French, gender studies, German, global and multinational studies, history, journalism, law and justice, marine Law and Justice Minor Law and justice is an interdisciplinary minor sciences, mathematics, multicultural studies, that includes courses from a wide spectrum of oceanography, philosophy, physics, political academic departments, including communica- communication, political science, psychology, tion, sociology, English, history, business policy, Russian, Russian area studies, science for busi- political science, psychology, and philosophy, as ness, social work, sociology, and Spanish. In well as legal studies courses developed specifi- addition, the College of Business cally for this program. It provides students with Administration offers a minor in advertising knowledge and understanding of laws, legal available to communication majors only, a institutions and processes and their relation- minor in sales management available to science ships to social, moral, political, and economic majors only, a general business minor available issues. Students will benefit from learning to to non-business majors only, and a health understand law and law enforcement from administration minor available to all Rider stu- diverse perspectives. The law and justice minor dents. will provide students, regardless of specific Students interested in pursuing a minor need career goals, with tools for understanding how the approval of the chairperson of the minor the law works and its social consequences; it will program and the dean.

59 liberal arts and sciences make students better citizens by demystifying Pre-Law Advising law, legal ideas and concepts and by enabling Experienced faculty members of the law and them critically to evaluate laws, legal institutions justice program committee advise students and policies. The minor enables students to expressing an interest in pursuing a career in law focus their course of study around their specific or law-related fields. Faculty advisors assist stu- career goals and can be combined with any dents in all phases of pre-law preparation from major program. course selection to law school applications. The law and justice program also sponsors work- Pre-Law and Legal Careers shops on various aspects of the application Students interested in legal careers will benefit process. from the knowledge and skills they can obtain by an in-depth study of law from various disci- Law and Justice Center plinary perspectives available with the legal To assist students in locating information on studies concentration within the law and justice law schools, Rider maintains a Law and Justice program. Unlike traditional undergraduate pre- Center that houses law school catalogs, applica- law programs that are typically singular in per- tion forms, data about law schools, and financial spective or orientation, the minor offers diverse aid material for professional school studies. approaches. As recommended for pre-law study by the Association of American Law Schools, the Law Society law and justice minor provides a broad-based The Law Society is a student-run organization; curriculum that is designed to develop students’ faculty provide advice and assistance. The soci- abilities to formulate ideas and effectively com- ety sponsors lectures on law and the legal pro- municate them and to understand and critically fession, arranges field trips to courts, govern- assess social institutions, behaviors, and values. ment agencies, and law schools and has partici- The law and justice minor has the additional pated in state-wide mock trial competitions. advantage of providing an interdisciplinary legal studies approach that will enhance stu- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement dents’ understanding of law and legal issues, A criminal justice concentration is available institutions and practices. The law and justice within the minor. It is specifically designed for minor provides students with opportunities to students interested in criminal law and the explore and test their interest and capacities for criminal justice system. Students will be law-related careers under the direction and exposed to varied disciplinary perspectives on supervision of faculty, by working directly with crime, criminal law, and the criminal justice sys- legal professionals in a law-related institution, tem. Those interested in such fields as law by doing field work research in a legal setting, by enforcement, probation, parole, court adminis- engaging in simulated courtroom trials, by tration, and jury consultation/evaluation will practicing alternative forms of dispute resolu- benefit from working with faculty in various tion, by examining worksettings of legal practi- fields and from the combined theoretical and tioners, or by conducting research on some spe- practical dimensions of the program. The con- cific legal issue or aspect of legal work. centration will help future criminal justice practitioners understand the nature of crime and delinquency, the relationships of crime, criminal law and criminal sanction to social, political and economic issues, and the legal as well as moral issues involved in crime control in a democratic society. An interdisciplinary approach

60 liberal arts and sciences will help to broaden and deepen students’ Students who minor in multicultural studies understanding of the criminal justice process. take seven courses for 21 credits. These courses Students enrolled in the concentration will be draw on a wide range of academic programs, given valuable opportunities to see how the including American studies, communication, criminal justice system operates through their English, foreign languages, history, manage- field work experiences in criminal justice agen- ment, philosophy, political science, and sociolo- cies and other special programs and projects gy; courses are also developed specifically for involving criminal justice practitioners. Faculty the program. In consultation with the director, members of the law and justice program com- each student designs a sequence of courses to mittee experienced in the field of criminal jus- address his or her chosen theme. tice teach and advise students in course and career planning. Political Communication Minor Political communication is an interdisciplinary Multicultural Studies Minor minor that is designed to understand the man- The multicultural studies minor is a flexible ner in which new technologies and strategies of interdisciplinary program that focuses on the communication change the emerging political United States. It provides students with knowl- order, and the manner in which the emerging edge about the many ways different cultures political order structures the dissemination of interact to shape individual identity and to information among citizens of the United States structure U.S. society. Because organizations and other nations. today need employees who can perform effec- The minor in political communication pro- tively in a diverse workplace, the minor also vides preparation for those students planning enhances Rider graduates’ employment oppor- further study in graduate or law school, careers tunities. in governments, international affairs, political Each student chooses a theme or thread with- campaigns, political journalism, or private busi- in multicultural studies that suits his or her spe- ness concerned with government activity. cial interests. One might explore a particular Moreover, students should further their abilities cultural tradition – for example, African to construct arguments based upon ethical and American, Latino/a, or Jewish. Another could relevant data, think clearly and critically, and focus on a specific realm of multicultural inter- develop the facility to express themselves per- action – for example, education, media, or liter- suasively. ature. The minor also provides students with career- Russian Area Studies Minor relevant knowledge and experience. For exam- The Russian area studies minor is an interdisci- ple, the human resource management major can plinary program designed to give students a learn more about diversity in the workplace. comprehensive understanding of Russia, in his- The education student will be better prepared to torical perspectives and in contemporary set- teach today’s multicultural population of chil- tings. It draws upon the humanities, the social dren. The psychology major will acquire a deep- sciences, and, when possible, suitable offerings er understanding of potential clients. in the School of Education and the College of In these various ways, the multicultural stud- Business Administration. By combining this ies minor plays an important role in preparing minor with a traditional major, the student has Rider students, whatever their ethnic heritage, the advantage of both the knowledge of a single for an increasingly multicultural world. discipline and a unified view of Russia.

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Students with a cumulative average of 2.0 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of who have already declared a major within the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences, Science/Master of Business or the College of Business Administration may Administration be admitted to the program. Students interested in pursuing a Russian area studies minor need (B.A.,B.S./M.B.A.) Program the approval of the director of the program and the dean. The five-year integrated B.A.,B.S./M.B.A. program is designed for students who wish to combine undergraduate study leading to a Bachelor Social Work Minor The social work minor provides skills and of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with grad- knowledge for helping people and bringing uate study leading to the degree of Master of about change to improve social welfare. In the Business Administration. For details, see the core courses of the minor, students learn about Core Curriculum and Study Opportunities community agencies and programs, and engage chapter, page 8. in field work supervised by a social worker. Additional courses in the minor from sociology, Independent Research and psychology, and related fields offer a base of Study knowledge about human development, social institutions, and social change. Students who wish to pursue special topics that they have become interested in as a result of Departmental Honors course work may take up to 12 semester hours Programs of independent research and study toward graduation. To be eligible for independent research Rider takes special interest in its most talented and study, however, a student must be a junior and serious students. It encourages them to seek or a senior in good academic standing. Only one extra opportunities and challenges through project can be scheduled in a semester, and for honors programs in 19 academic areas, includ- no more than four semester hours. Each inde- ing American studies, biochemistry, biology, pendent research and study proposal must be biopsychology, chemistry, communication, approved by a faculty sponsor, the department English, environmental science, fine arts, for- chairperson, and the dean of liberal arts and sci- eign languages and literatures, geosciences, his- ences by no later than the third week of the tory, marine sciences, mathematics, philosophy, semester in which the project is to be conduct- physics, political science, psychology, and soci- ed. ology. Each program has its own requirements, but all aim at offering eligible students an intense course of study, culminating in a supervised senior research project or specially designed honors courses. For more details, see the listing under the relevant program.

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Preparation for the Study of gram has two options: (1) obtain prerequisites for transfer to Thomas Jefferson in the first two Medicine and Dentistry or three years, or (2) complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology that The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a includes applicable prerequisites for Thomas premedical studies program that focuses on Jefferson. preparation for admission to medical, dental, or other health-related professional schools. A background in the liberal arts also is provided, Pre-Law Studies since many professional schools stress a broad general education. Courses that will improve See Law and Justice minor, page 88. the candidate’s performance on the MCAT and DAT are taken early in this program. Programs of Studies A premedical committee and pre-professional advisors meet on a regular basis with students AMERICAN STUDIES to assist in the selection of science and non- Requirements for the Major science courses, to provide information on the (36 semester hours) MCAT and DAT, and to advise students regarding procedures for admission to professional American Studies schools. Since admission requirements vary AMS-200 Introduction to American Studies 3 slightly from school to school, students are AMS-400, Seminar in American Studies I, II .6 urged to consult catalogs of the institutions 401 where they desire to continue their educations One American studies elective . . . .3 to make certain that they are completing the most appropriate undergraduate courses. Humanities Distribution Students may major in any field of study and Two American literature electives ...... 6 need not formally major in one of the sciences as long as they take the minimum number of Two American studies courses from the required science courses. As a matter of practice, following: ...... 6 however, most predental and premedical stu- AMS-210 Growing Up American dents major in biology, biochemistry, or chem- AMS-213 The American Myth in istry. Students who major in nonscience fields Literature, Landscape, and Music and elect the minimum number of required sci- AMS-214 Special Topics in American ence courses must excel to ensure adequacy of Studies preparation and favorable consideration of their AMS-215 Alfred Hitchcock in America applications. AMS-225 American Folklore AMS-226 The New South in Literature, Pre-Allied Health Program Music, and Film AMS-228 Studies in American Jewish The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a Culture pre-allied health program that is affiliated with AMS-229 American Popular Culture Thomas Jefferson College of Health Professions. AMS-305 Religion in America This program is designed for students pursuing careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and laboratory sciences. The pro-

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AMS-310 The American Identity in the Arts Requirements for the Minor AMS-312 American Photography (24 semester hours) or an appropriate special topics AMS-200 Introduction to American Studies . .3 in American studies course AMS-400, Seminar in American Studies I, II . .6 Other humanities courses with a 401 preponderance of American Five approved courses from one of the following material three areas: ...... 15

Social Science Distribution American Studies HIS-208, U.S. I: American History from AMS-210-Growing Up American, 211-Sports in European Settlement through American Life, 212-American Ethnic Groups, Reconstruction 213-The American Myth in Literature, 209 U.S. II: American History from Landscape, and Music, 214-Special Topics in Reconstruction to the Present .6 American Studies, 225-American Folklore, 226- The New South in Literature, Film and Music, Two American studies courses from the 227-The Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr., following: ...... 6 228-Studies in American Jewish Culture, 229- AMS-210 Growing Up American American Popular Culture, 250-America and AMS-211 Sports in American Life the Future, 304-Technology and Science in AMS-212 American Ethnic Groups: Irish, America, 305-Religion in America, 310-The Jewish, and Italian Americans American Identity in the Arts, 311-Radicalism AMS-225 American Folklore in 20th-Century America, 312-American AMS-227 The Philosophy of Martin Luther Photography, 338-The Social Impact of Rock King, Jr. and Roll. AMS-228 Studies in American Jewish Culture Humanities AMS-229 American Popular Culture ART-214–American Art, AMS-215–Alfred AMS-304 Technology and Science in Hitchcock in America; PHL-120–American America Philosophy, THE-306–American Theatre AMS-311 Radicalism in 20th-Century History, COM-392–Media History: Personality America and Trends. Others with a preponderance of AMS-338 The Social Impact of Rock and American material. Roll or an appropriate special topics Social Sciences in American studies course HIS-300–Economic History of the United Other social science courses with States, or other American history courses, a preponderance of American American political science courses, American material sociology courses, American economics courses. Others with a preponderance of American material.

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Honors Program In American Studies One course from the following ...... 4 A limited number of superior students enrolled BIO-300 Developmental Biology in the American studies major or minor pro- BIO-305 Vertebrate Physiology grams may participate in a program leading to BPY-310 Neurobiology graduation with honors in American studies or BIO-315 Medical Microbiology with high honors in American studies. BIO-335 Modern Plant Biology Interested students should apply to the program BIO-370 Immunology committee on honors before March 1 of the BCH-425 Medicinal Chemistry junior year; admission is based on academic average and submission of an acceptable pro- Chemistry posal for an individual study project. During the CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 two regular semesters of the senior year, the stu- CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 dent enrolls in Independent Research and Study. CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems . .3 Honors in American studies are awarded on the CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 basis of completing the senior thesis and a CHE-205 Experimental Chemistry I ...... 2 defense of it with distinction. CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 BIOCHEMISTRY CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II ...... 3 Requirements for the Major CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Lab ...... 1 (76 semester hours) CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry ...... 3 CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Lab ...... 1 Biochemistry BCH-325 Biochemistry I ...... 3 One course from the following: ...... 3 BCH-326 Methods in Biochemistry and CHE-305 Chemical Thermodynamics Enzymology I Lab ...... 1 CHE-306 Quantum Chemistry BCH-330 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology ...... 3 Mathematics BCH-331 Advanced Cellular and Molecular MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry ...... 4 Biology Lab ...... 1 MTH-210, Calculus I, II ...... 8 BCH-490 Independent Research and Study .3 211

Biology Physics BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 BIO-116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 Diversity, and Biology of Plants . .4 PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Cells . . . .4 In the senior year students must take the BIO-265 Genetics ...... 4 Biology or Chemistry Advanced Test of the Graduate Record Examination, or the Dental or Medical Aptitude Test with scores submitted to the respective department chairperson. Students may elect to take up to eight additional credit hours of Independent Research and Study.

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Honors Program In Biochemistry Group I Students who seek departmental honors should BIO-215 Environmental Microbiology indicate their intention in writing to the chair- BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology person of the department of chemistry, bio- and 272L Introduction to Marine Biology chemistry and physics before the end of their Lab first semester in their senior year. For consider- BIO-320 Marine Botany ation of departmental honors, the student must BIO-325 Marine Vertebrates: Fish to have a 3.25 cumulative average and a 3.25 aver- Mammals age in courses taken within the science division, BIO-335 Modern Plant Biology including mathematics. The student must also BIO-350 General Ecology complete an acceptable honors thesis based BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms: upon independent research work done for cred- An Evolutionary Approach it within either the department of biology or the department of chemistry, biochemistry and Group II physics. Before the end of classes in the student’s BIO-265 Genetics final semester, the thesis must be turned in to BIO-300 Developmental Biology the chairperson of the department of chemistry, BIO-305 Vertebrate Physiology biochemistry and physics in final form for BPY-310 Neurobiology examination by the biochemistry committee. BIO-315 Medical Microbiology Departmental honors are conferred by the BIO-370 Immunology chairperson of the department of chemistry, biochemistry and physics upon recommenda- One course from the following: ...... 3* tion of the biochemistry committee. BIO-400 Seminar in Cellular and Molecular Biology BIOLOGY BPY-415 Seminar in Biopsychology BIO-416 Bioinformatics Requirements for the Major BIO-420 Seminar in Organismal Biology (62-63 semester hours) BIO-450 Seminar in Ecology and Note: If a biology major receives a grade lower Evolution than C in any 100-level biology course, they *Prerequisites for the seminars: BIO-115, BIO- must repeat it before enrolling in any course for 116 and BIO-117 with a grade of C or better, which it is a prerequisite. junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Biology BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Chemistry Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 BIO-116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 Diversity, and Biology of Plants . .4 CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems .3 BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 Diversity, and Biology of Cells . . . .4 CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 Four courses, one of which must be from each CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II ...... 3 group listed below: ...... 16 CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Lab ...... 1 BCH-325, 326, 330, 331 strongly recommended.

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Mathematics Group II Two courses from the following: ...... 7-8 BIO-265 Genetics MTH-120 Introduction to Applied BIO-300 Developmental Biology Statistics* BIO-305 Vertebrate Physiology MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry BPY-310 Neurobiology MTH-210, Calculus I, II BIO-315 Medical Microbiology 211 BIO-370 Immunology *ENV-200 Statistical and Computer *Not available to biochemistry or science edu- Applications in the Natural Sciences may be cation majors. substituted for MTH-120. Honors Program In Biology Physics The objective of the honors program in biology PHY-100 Principles of Physics I ...... 3 is to introduce gifted undergraduate majors to PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Lab ...... 1 the methods of basic research in the biological PHY-101 Principles of Physics II ...... 3 sciences. For consideration a student must have PHY-101L Principles of Physics II Lab ...... 1 a 3.25 average. At graduation a student who has A year of calculus is strongly recommended. a 3.25 cumulative average, a 3.5 average in biology courses, and who has completed an accept- Requirements for the Minor* able honors thesis will be eligible for honors in (20 semester hours) biology. In the senior year, participating stu- BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, dents must complete an independent research Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 project and present a written honors thesis. BIO-116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Following completion of these requirements, Diversity, and Biology of Plants . .4 the biology department will recommend that BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, the candidate be graduated with honors in biol- Diversity, and Biology of Cells . . . .4 ogy.

One course from each group listed below: . . .8 SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS Requirements for the Minor Group I (20 semester hours) BIO-215 Environmental Microbiology Note: A grade of C or better in each course is BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology required for successful completion of the minor. and 272L Introduction to Marine Biology Lab Introductory Biology Course (integrated BIO-320 Marine Botany course with business faculty participating) BIO-325 Marine Vertebrates: Fish to One course from the following: ...... 3 Mammals BIO-100 Life Science: Human Emphasis BIO-335 Modern Plant Biology BIO-101 Life Science: Cell Biology and BIO-350 General Ecology Genetics Emphasis BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms: BIO-106 Life Science: Human Disease An Evolutionary Approach Emphasis BIO-108 Life Science: The Biology of Human Aging BPY-107 Life Science: Biopsychology Emphasis

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Introductory Chemistry Course Biopsychology CHE-115 Chemistry and Contemporary BPY-275 Behavioral Neuroscience ...... 4 Society ...... 3 BPY-310 Neurobiology ...... 4 BPY-415 Seminar in Biopsychology ...... 3 Science as Business Course BIO-206 The Pharmaceutical Industry . . . .3 Psychology PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 Biology Electives or Any two courses (excluding BIO-250) with the BPY-107 Life Science: Biopsychology following recommended ...... 8 Emphasis ...... 3 BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, PSY-201 Statistics and Research Design . . . .3 Diversity, and Biology of Animals or BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, ENV-200 Statistical and Computer Diversity, and Biology of Cells Applications in the Natural BIO-221 Human Anatomy and Sciences ...... 4 Physiology I PSY-238 Sensation and Perception ...... 3 BIO-222 Human Anatomy and PSY-255 Biopsychology ...... 3 Physiology II Any 300-level psychology research BIO-265 Genetics course with lab or BPY-360 BPY-275 Behavioral Neuroscience Neurochemistry ...... 4

Health Care Business Course Mathematics HTH-205 Introduction to the Health Care MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry ...... 4 Sector or Chemistry ECO-336 Economics of the Health Care CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 Sector ...... 3 CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems 3 BIOPSYCHOLOGY CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 Requirements for the Major (51-52 semester hours) Honors Program in Biopsychology Note: In order to advance in the program, The objective of the honors program in biopsy- biopsychology majors must have a C average or chology is to introduce gifted undergraduate better in BIO-115, BIO-117, and BPY-275. majors to the methods of basic research in biopsychology. For consideration, a student Biology must have a 3.25 average. At graduation, a stu- BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, dent who has a 3.25 cumulative average, a 3.5 Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 average in biology and biopsychology courses, BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, and who has completed an acceptable honors Diversity, and Biology of Cells . . . .4 thesis will be eligible for honors in biopsycholo- BIO-265, Genetics gy. In the senior year, participating students 305 Vertebrate Physiology must complete an independent research project or 370 Immunology ...... 4 and present a written honors thesis. Following completion of these requirements, the biopsychology committee will recommend that the candidate be graduated with honors in biopsychology.

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CHEMISTRY At least two years of German or Russian are Requirements for the Major strongly recommended. (66 semester hours) Chemistry majors may elect up to 12 credit hours of Independent Research and Study. Chemistry In the senior year, chemistry majors are CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 required to take the Chemistry Advanced Test of CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 the Graduate Record Examination. Scores must CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems .3 be submitted to the department chairperson. CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 CHE-205 Experimental Chemistry I ...... 2 Requirements for the Minor CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 (24 semester hours) CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II ...... 3 CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Lab ...... 1 CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems 3 CHE-301, Experimental Chemistry II, III, IV .6 CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 302, 304 CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 CHE-305 Chemical Thermodynamics ...... 3 CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 CHE-306 Quantum Chemistry ...... 3 Twelve credits in electives (including CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry ...... 3 two labs) from the following: CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Lab ...... 1 Chemistry courses at the 200 level or CHE-315 Inorganic Chemistry ...... 3 above, six credits of which must be CHE-400 Chemical Bonding ...... 3 at the 300 level or above; Biochemistry I, II ...... 12 Biochemistry BCH-325 Biochemistry I ...... 3 Honors Program In Chemistry Students who seek departmental honors should Mathematics indicate their intention in writing to the chair- MTH-210, Calculus I, II, III ...... 12 person of the department of chemistry, bio- 211, 212 chemistry and physics before the end of their first semester in their senior year. For consider- Physics ation of departmental honors, the student must PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 have a 3.25 cumulative average and a 3.25 aver- PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 age in courses taken with the department of PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 chemistry, biochemistry and physics. The students must also complete an acceptable honor PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 thesis based upon independent research work done for credit. Before the end of classes in the Advanced elective student’s final semester, the thesis must be One course from the following: ...... 3 turned in to the department chairperson in final CHE-300 Introduction to Physical form for examination by the entire department. Organic Chemistry Before the end of final exams, the student must CHE-320 Polymer Chemistry orally defend the thesis before the members of CHE-415 Special Topics in Chemistry the department of chemistry, biochemistry and physics. Departmental honors are conferred by the chairperson of the department upon recommendation of the entire department.

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COMMUNICATION Requirements for the Journalism Major Requirements for the Communication Core (30 semester hours) News-Editorial Journalism Track All students in the department of communica- (15 semester hours) tion will be utilizing Power Macintosh comput- COM-210 News Reporting and Writing . . . . .3 ers in their writing, editing, reporting, radio and COM-211 Copy Editing ...... 3 television, and multi-media courses. COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 In addition to the communication core, COM-316 Feature Writing ...... 3 which is required of all department majors, each COM-410 Computer Assisted Reporting . . . .3 student selects one of six tracks. A student wishing a degree in journalism chooses either the Public Relations Track news-editorial journalism track, the public rela- (15 semester hours) tions, or multimedia communication track. A COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 student wishing a degree in communication COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 chooses either the business and professional COM-316 Feature Writing ...... 3 communication track, the interpersonal com- COM-341 Publicity Methods in Organizations 3 munication track or the radio and television COM-440 Cases and Campaigns in Public track. Majors may not take a second major, a Relations ...... 3 second track, or a minor within the department. Multimedia Communication Track COM-100 Mass Media Communication . . . .3 (15 semester hours) COM-102 Writing for the Media I ...... 3 COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 COM-261 Multimedia Communication . . . . .3 COM-201 Communication Theory ...... 3 COM-360 Advanced Publication and Graphic COM-202 Writing for the Media II ...... 3 Design COM-204 Advanced Speech Communication3 or 361 Photography ...... 3 COM-205 Theories of Persuasion ...... 3 COM-364 Digital Media for the Internet . . . .3 COM-301 Communication Law ...... 3 COM-460 Advanced Multimedia COM-302 Communication Ethics ...... 3 Communication ...... 3 COM-400 Senior Seminar in Communication .3 Requirements for the Communication Note: If a student receives a grade lower than Major C in a course required in a major or minor in the department of communication, the student Business and Professional Communication must repeat the course. The student must also Track repeat the course before enrolling in any course (15 semester hours) for which it is a prerequisite. COM-220 Voice and Articulation ...... 3 COM-222 Group Communication ...... 3 COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 COM-322 Argumentation and Debate ...... 3 COM-323 Oral Interpretation of Literature . .3

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Interpersonal Communication Track Multimedia Track (15 semester hours) (21 semester hours) COM-222 Group Communication ...... 3 COM-102 Writing for the Media I ...... 3 COM-251 Interpersonal Communication . . .3 COM-202 Writing for the Media II ...... 3 COM-252 Intercultural Communication . . . .3 COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 COM-353 Nonverbal Communication ...... 3 COM-261 Multimedia Communication . . . . .3 COM-452 Contemporary Issues in COM-360 Advanced Publication and Graphic Interpersonal Communication . . .3 Design ...... 3 COM-364 Digital Media for the Internet . . . .3 Radio and Television Track COM-460 Advanced Multimedia (15 semester hours) Communication ...... 3 COM-230 Radio and Television Communication ...... 3 COM-331 Television Production ...... 3 Requirements for the Communication COM-333 Broadcast Programming ...... 3 Minor COM-334 Audio Production ...... 3 COM-431 Advanced Television Research and Business and Professional Communication Production ...... 3 Track (21 semester hours) Requirements for the Journalism Minor COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 COM-204 Advanced Speech Communication .3 News-Editorial Journalism Track COM-220 Voice and Articulation ...... 3 (21 semester hours) COM-222 Group Communication COM-102 Writing for the Media I ...... 3 or 322 Argumentation and Debate ...... 3 COM-202 Writing for the Media II ...... 3 COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 COM-210 News Reporting and Writing . . . . .3 COM-323 Oral Interpretation of Literature . .3 COM-211 Copy Editing ...... 3 COM-353 Nonverbal Communication ...... 3 COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 COM-316 Feature Writing ...... 3 Interpersonal Communication Track COM-410 Computer Assisted Reporting . . . .3 (21 semester hours) COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Public Relations Track COM-201 Communication Theory ...... 3 (21 semester hours) COM-222 Group Communication ...... 3 COM-102 Writing for the Media I ...... 3 COM-251 Interpersonal Communication . . .3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 COM-252 Intercultural Communication . . . .3 COM-202 Writing for the Media II ...... 3 COM-353 Nonverbal Communication ...... 3 COM-212 Publication Design ...... 3 COM-452 Contemporary Issues in COM-240 Public Relations ...... 3 Interpersonal Communication . . .3 COM-316 Feature Writing ...... 3 COM-341 Publicity Methods in Organizations 3

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Radio and Television Track Honors students enroll in COM-490 (21 semester hours) Independent Research and Study, during each COM-102 Writing for the Media I ...... 3 semester of the project. Honors students may be COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 waived from COM-400 Senior Seminar. All COM-230 Radio and Television honors theses/projects must be presented in a Communication ...... 3 public forum to be arranged by the faculty. COM-331 Television Production ...... 3 Honors students must maintain a cumulative COM-333 Broadcast Programming ...... 3 average of 3.3 and a 3.5 average in the major. COM-334 Audio Production ...... 3 COM-431 Advanced Television Research and ECONOMICS Production ...... 3 Requirements for the Major (42 semester hours) Requirements for the Advertising Minor (30 semester hours) Economics The College of Business Administration offers a ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 minor in advertising available to communica- ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 tion majors only. ECO-210 Intermediate Macroeconomics . . .3 COM-100 Mass Media Communication ECO-211 Intermediate Microeconomics . . .3 COM-212 Publication Design Six economics electives ...... 18 COM-240 Public Relations COM-302 Communication Ethics Mathematics, Computer Information MKT-200 Marketing Principles Systems, or Management Sciences MKT-320 Consumer Behavior CIS-185 Introduction to Computing ...... 3 MKT-335 Advertising Principles MTH-120 Introduction to Applied Statistics MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout or MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy MSD-200 Statistical Methods I ...... 3 MKT-435 Advertising Campaigns MSD-201 Statistical Methods II ...... 3 For graduation, the student must achieve a 2.0 Honors Program in Communication cumulative average in all courses in the major, The department faculty will identify superior with no grade less than a C-. second semester sophomores and/or first semester juniors to participate in an individual- Requirements for the Minor ized course of study leading to graduation with (18 semester hours) honors. Such students must have attained a ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 cumulative average of 3.5 or higher and be rec- ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 ommended by a faculty member. In consulta- Four economics courses, three of which must be tion with a faculty member, the student will at the 300 level or above ...... 12 form a thesis/project committee of two additional communication faculty members. The honors thesis/project can extend over a maximum of three semesters (3 credits per semester): one semester of supervised readings, one of proposal development and writing, one semester of carrying out the project. (This may be col- lapsed into two semesters of 3 credits each.)

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ENGLISH ENG-346 Victorian Literature, 1830–1900 Requirements for the Literature ENG-347 20th-Century British Literature Concentration ENG-348 Contemporary British Literature (36 semester hours) ENG-351 19th-Century American Literature Note: All declared English majors and minors ENG-352 20th-Century American Literature must take the three departmental gateway ENG-353 Contemporary American Literature courses – ENG-240, 250, and 251 and minors must take ENG-250 and 251 – as prerequisites One course from the following: ...... 3 to upper-level major courses. The gateway ENG-441 Seminar in American Literature courses should be taken in the sophomore year. ENG-443 Seminar in Literary Modernism All transfers into the major must take the three ENG-445 Seminar in Black and Multi-Ethnic gateway courses in the first two semesters after Literature their transfer. (Transfer students may take the ENG-447 Seminar in Post-Colonial Literature gateway courses concurrently with upper-level major courses.) * Prerequisite: ENG-250 Majors and minors must receive a C- or above **Secondary education and English double in each of the three gateway courses to continue majors are advised to select ENG-411. in the major. Those who receive a C or C- in any gateway course must meet with the English Requirements for the Minor with a major advising committee to discuss their aca- Concentration in Literature demic progress. Majors and minors who receive (18 semester hours) a D or below in any gateway course must repeat Two courses taken in sequence: ...... 6 the course and meet with the English major ENG-250 Literary History I advising committee. Gateway courses may be and 251 Literary History II repeated only once in order to achieve a grade of C- or above. (The repeated course may be taken One course from the following: ...... 3 concurrently with other major courses.) ENG-362 The Novel ENG-363 The Drama ENG-240 Methods of Literary Analysis . . . . .3 ENG-364 The Poem ENG-250 Literary History I ...... 3 ENG-365 Short Fiction ENG-251 Literary History II* ...... 3 Three courses from the following (no more than Three courses from the following: ...... 9 two in one century): ...... 9 ENG-331 Medieval Literature ENG-331 Medieval Literature ENG-333 16th-Century Literature ENG-333 16th-Century Literature ENG-335 17th-Century Literature ENG-335 17th-Century Literature ENG-411 History of the English Language** ENG-340 Restoration and 18th-Century ENG-425 Seminar in Shakespeare Literature ENG-435 Seminar in Milton ENG-345 Romantic Literature, 1780–1830 ENG-455 Seminar in Chaucer ENG-346 Victorian Literature, 1830–1900 ENG-347 20th-Century British Literature Five courses from the following: ...... 15 ENG-348 Contemporary British Literature ENG-340 Restoration and 18th-Century ENG-351 19th-Century American Literature Literature ENG-352 20th-Century American Literature ENG-345 Romantic Literature, 1780-1830 ENG-353 Contemporary American Literature

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ENG-411 History of the English Language ENG-305 Creative Writing: Nonfiction ENG-425 Seminar in Shakespeare ENG-306 Creative Writing: Drama and ENG-435 Seminar in Milton Screenplay ENG-443 Seminar in Literary Modernism ENG-315 Topics in Specialized Writing ENG-445 Seminar in Black and Multi-Ethnic ENG-316 Theories of Writing and Tutoring Literature ENG-321 Workplace Writing: Business and ENG-447 Seminar in Post-Colonial Literature Professional Contexts ENG-455 Seminar in Chaucer ENG-322 Workplace Writing: Grant Proposals, Fundraising and Requirements for the Writing Development Concentration ENG-323 Workplace Writing: Reviewing and (36 semester hours) Publishing ENG-240 Methods of Literary Analysis . . . . .3 ENG-400 Advanced Creative Writing ENG-250 Literary History I ...... 3 ENG-405 Advanced Prose Style ENG-251 Literary History II* ...... 3 ENG-407 Advanced Technical Writing ENG-490 Independent Research and Study One course from each group: ...... 12 ENG-491 Internship in Expository Writing ENG-331 Medieval Literature ENG-333 16th-Century Literature *Prerequisite: ENG-250 ENG-335 17th-Century Literature **Secondary education and English double ENG-340 Restoration and 18th-Century majors are advised to select ENG-411. Literature ENG-425 Seminar in Shakespeare Requirements for the Minor with a ENG-435 Seminar in Milton Concentration in Writing ENG-455 Seminar in Chaucer (18 semester hours) Two courses taken in sequence: ...... 6 ENG-345 Romantic Literature, 1780-1830 ENG-250 Literary History I ENG-346 Victorian Literature, 1830-1900 and 251 Literary History II ENG-351 19th-Century American Literature One course from the following: ...... 3 ENG-347 20th-Century British Literature ENG-362 The Novel ENG-348 Contemporary British Literature ENG-363 The Drama ENG-352 20th-Century American Literature ENG-364 The Poem ENG-353 Contemporary American Literature ENG-365 Short Fiction ENG-443 Seminar in Literary Modernism ENG-447 Seminar in Post-Colonial Literature Three courses from the following: ...... 9 ENG-303 Creative Writing: Poetry ENG-362 The Novel ENG-304 Creative Writing: Fiction ENG-363 The Drama ENG-305 Creative Writing: Nonfiction ENG-364 The Poem ENG-306 Creative Writing: Drama and ENG-365 Short Fiction Screenwriting ENG-411 History of the English Language ENG-315 Topics in Specialized Writing ENG-316 Theories of Writing and Tutoring Five courses from the following: ...... 15 ENG-321 Workplace Writing: Business and ENG-304 Creative Writing: Fiction Professional Contexts

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ENG-322 Workplace Writing: Grant Two courses from the following: ...... 6 Proposals, Fundraising, and ART-304 Drawing II Development ART-305 Intermediate Painting A-B-C ENG-323 Workplace Writing: Reviewing and ART-492 Advanced Studio Workshop Publishing Two electives in art history ENG-400 Advanced Creative Writing or studio art ...... 6 ENG-405 Advanced Prose Style ENG-407 Advanced Technical Writing Dance* ENG-490 Independent Research and Study (32 semester hours) MUS-110 Elementary Music Theory Honors Program in English or 111 Intermediate Music Theory ...... 3 Qualified majors may apply for honors in their DAN-100 Dance Fundamentals ...... 2 senior year. A student must have a 3.25 cumula- DAN-105 Survey of Dance History ...... 3 tive average and a 3.5 average in English. Upon DAN-300 Studio and Lecture in Dance . . . .12 approval from the department of English, a can- DAN-350 History of Ballet, Modern and Jazz didate for honors enrolls in ENG-497 Advanced Dance ...... 3 Study, writes a thesis, and submits it for depart- One history course each in art, mental approval. The student must achieve a music, and theatre ...... 9 course grade of B+ or better to be graduated with honors in English. *All dance courses are taken at the Princeton Ballet School, Princeton, New Jersey. FINE ARTS Requirements for the Major Music (32 semester hours) (40-42 semester hours) MUS-105 Survey of Music History I ...... 3 Students must satisfy the requirements of one of MUS-106 Survey of Music History II ...... 3 the following tracks–art, dance, music, or the- MUS-110 Elementary Music Theory ...... 3 atre arts. MUS-111 Intermediate Music Theory ...... 3

Requirements for the Tracks Four music history courses from the following: ...... 12 Art MUS-208 Music of the Theatre (36 semester hours) MUS-209 Great Composers ART-103 Fundamentals of Drawing ...... 3 MUS-300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age ART-104 Survey of Art History I ...... 3 MUS-303 Music Literature: Baroque Era ART-105 Design ...... 3 MUS-306 Contemporary Musical Experience ART-106 Survey of Art History II ...... 3 MUS-309 Film Music ART-204 Fundamentals of Painting or 230 Three-Dimensional Design ...... 3 Two courses from the following: ...... 6 One history course each in dance, MUS-131, Beginning Piano I, II music, and theatre ...... 9 132 MUS-233 Intermediate Piano A, B, C, D

One course from the following: ...... 1-3 MUS-127 Instrumental Ensemble-Band MUS-128 Choir

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MUS-130 Music in Children's Lives Music History MUS-493 Selected Topics in Musical One course from the following: ...... 3 Performance MUS-105, Survey of Music History I, II One history course each in art, 106 dance, and theatre ...... 9 MUS-207 Masterworks in Music MUS-208 Music of the Theatre Theatre Arts* MUS-300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age (42 semester hours) MUS-303 Music Literature: Baroque Era THE-105 Theatre History to 1700 ...... 3 MUS-306 Contemporary Musical Experience THE-106 Theatre History Since 1700 ...... 3 MUS-309 Film Music THE-107, Acting I, II ...... 6 207 Theatre History THE-115 Stagecraft ...... 3 One course from the following: ...... 3 THE-400 Directing ...... 3 THE-105 Theatre History to 1700 Two theatre history courses at the THE-106 Theatre History since 1700 300 or 400 level ...... 6 THE-306 American Theatre History Three additional theatre courses THE-307 Contemporary American Theatre from theatre history, acting, or THE-308 Modern Drama technical at the 200, 300 or 400 level THE-495 Selected Topics in Theatre History ...... 9 One history course each in art, In addition, all minors must take a minimum of dance, and music ...... 9 12 semester hours in one area of concentration (art, music, or theatre). Of the 21 semester *The theatre student is expected to work 24 hours for the minor, at least nine must be at the hours a semester, or 48 hours a year, for the 300 or 400 level, and no more than three may be department in theatre-related activities (i.e., independent study or internship. stage crew, acting, carpentry). Requirements for the Dance Minor Requirements for the Minor (20 semester hours) (21 semester hours) MUS-110 Elementary Music Theory or 111 Intermediate Music Theory ...... 3 Art History One course from the following: ...... 3 Art History ART-104, Survey of Art History I, II One course from the following: ...... 3 106 ART-104, Survey of Art History I, II ART-201 Art of the Ancient World 106 ART-207 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART-201 Art of the Ancient World ART-209 Art of the Baroque ART-207 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART-214 American Art ART-209 Art of the Baroque ART-303 19th-Century Art ART-214 American Art ART-306 Art of the 20th Century ART-303 19th-Century Art ART-495 Selected Topics in Art History ART-306 Art of the 20th Century ART-495 Selected Topics in Art History THE-105 Theatre History to 1700 THE-106 Theatre History since 1700

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THE-306 American Theatre History French THE-307 Contemporary American Theatre FRE-305 An Introduction to French THE-308 Modern Drama Literature ...... 3 THE-495 Selected Topics in Theatre History Seven courses from the following: ...... 21 Music History FRE-300 French Composition and One course from the following: ...... 3 Translation MUS-105, Survey of Music History I, II FRE-301 French for Business and the 106 Professions MUS-207 Masterworks in Music FRE-311 French Culture MUS-208 Music of the Theatre FRE-422 Cultural Expression in French Film MUS-300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age and Television MUS-303 Music Literature: Baroque Era FRE-425 The Portrait of the Hero in French MUS-306 Contemporary Musical Experience Fiction MUS-309 Film Music FRE-430 Mask and Reality in French Theater DAN-350 History of Ballet, Modern and Jazz FRE-435 The Self in French Prose and Poetry Dance ...... 3 FRE-490 Independent Research and Study Eight semester hours of dance from FRE-496 Special Studies the Princeton Ballet School ...... 8 Liberal Arts Honors Program in Fine Arts Choose one option ...... 12 A senior honors program may be submitted in Option I partial fulfillment of requirements for gradua- Two courses from the following: tion with honors in fine arts. Honors work is LIT-250 Masterworks of World limited to those departmental majors with a Literature I cumulative average of 3.5 in fine arts courses LIT-251 Masterworks of World and cognates. The program, to be planned Literature II under the direction of a faculty advisor, repre- LIT-390 The Bible as Literature sents a culmination of demonstrated excellence Two additional courses in in a specific area of fine arts. Candidates for another foreign language. honors in fine arts must be approved by the department chairperson and the faculty. Option II LIT-250 Masterworks of World FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES Literature I Requirements for the French Major or 251 Masterworks of World (24 semester hours beyond French IV and Literature II 12 semester hours in collateral liberal arts cours- Three additional courses in es) another foreign language.

Some of the requirements may be met by study abroad. Students are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad. All majors are expected to take at least one French course per semester in the senior year.

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Requirements for the French Minor Liberal Arts (18 semester hours) Choose one option ...... 12 FRE-200, French III, IV* ...... 6 Option I 201 Two courses from the following: FRE-305 An Introduction to French LIT-250 Masterworks of World Literature ...... 3 Literature I Three French courses at the 300 level LIT-251 Masterworks of World or above, including at least two Literature II literature courses ...... 9 LIT-390 The Bible as Literature Two additional courses in *Two advanced (300- or 400-level) courses another foreign language. will be substituted upon demonstrated proficiency. Option II Some of the requirements for the minor may LIT-250 Masterworks of World be met by study abroad. Literature I or 251 Masterworks of World Requirements for the German Major Literature II (24 semester hours beyond German IV and Three additional courses in 12 semester hours in collateral liberal arts cours- another foreign language. es) Some of the requirements for the major may be German met by study abroad. Credit toward the major GER-305 Introduction to German Literature .3 may be granted for German III and IV if the stu- Seven courses from the following: ...... 21 dent has begun study with German I and II. GER-300 Composition and Conversation All majors are expected to take at least one GER-301 German for Business German course per semester in the senior year. GER-302 Business Translation and Communication Requirements for the German Minor GER-307 German Literature and Film (18 semester hours) GER-310 German Culture GER-200, German III, IV* ...... 6 LIT-322 German Literature in Translation 201 GER-425 Self and Society in German Short GER-305 Introduction to German Literature Fiction or 307 German Literature and Film . . . . .3 GER-430 Modern German Drama Three German courses at the 300 GER-490 Independent Research and Study level or above ...... 9 GER-496 Special Studies *Two advanced language or literature courses will be substituted upon demonstrated proficiency. Some of the requirements for the minor may be met by study abroad.

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Requirements for the Russian Major Requirements for the Russian Minor (24 semester hours beyond Russian IV (18 semester hours) and 12 semester hours in collateral liberal arts RUS-200, Russian III, IV* ...... 6 courses) 201

Russian Literature Two courses from the following: ...... 6 LIT-310, Russian Literature from LIT-310 Russian Literature from 988-1850 988-1850 ...... 3 LIT-311 Russian Literature from 1850-1917 LIT-311 Russian Literature from LIT-312 20th-Century Russian Literature 1850-1917 ...... 3 Two additional Russian literature or LIT-312 20th-Century Russian Literature . .3 culture courses ...... 6

Five courses from the following: ...... 15 *Two advanced language or literature courses LIT-313 Contemporary Russian Literature will be substituted upon demonstrated pro- LIT-315 Tolstoy ficiency. LIT-317 Dostoevsky A Russian area studies minor is also offered. LIT-330 Russian Culture RUS-490 Independent Research and Study Requirements for the Spanish Major RUS-496 Special Studies (27 semester hours beyond the Spanish 200- level courses and 12 semester hours in collateral Liberal Arts liberal arts courses) Choose one option ...... 12 Option I Spanish Two courses from the following: Language, Culture and Introductory Literature LIT-250 Masterworks of World SPA-300 Advanced Grammar and Literature I Composition LIT-251 Masterworks of World or 302 Writing and Translating for the Literature II Professions ...... 3 LIT-390 The Bible as Literature SPA-301 Spanish for Business Two additional courses in or 395 Phonetics for Communication . . .3 another foreign language. SPA-310 Spanish Culture and Civilization or 311 Latin American/Latino Culture . . .3 Option II SPA-320 Introduction to Spanish Literature 3 LIT-250 Masterworks of World SPA-325 Introduction to Latin- Literature I American/Latino Literature ...... 3 or 251 Masterworks of World Literature II Advanced Literature Three additional courses in Medieval and Classical Peninsular another foreign language. Two courses from the following: ...... 6 SPA-305 Cervantes SPA-403 Medieval Literature SPA-415 The Spanish Renaissance SPA-416 The Spanish Golden Age

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Modern Hispanic Requirements for the Spanish Minor One course from the following: ...... 3 SPA-410 Modern Hispanic Poetry Language and Literature Track SPA-411 The Modern Spanish Novel (18 semester hours) SPA-412 Hispanic Theater and Film SPA-200, Spanish III, IV* ...... 6 SPA-426 Latin-American/Latino Film and 201 Fiction ...... 3 SPA-300 Advanced Grammar and Composition Liberal Arts or 302 Writing and Translating for the Choose one option ...... 12 Professions ...... 3 Option I SPA-320 Introduction to Spanish Literature Two courses from the following: or 325 Introduction to Latin- LIT-250 Masterworks of World American/Latino Literature ...... 3 Literature I Two additional courses, including at LIT-251 Masterworks of World least one literature course, at the 300 Literature II level or above ...... 6 LIT-390 The Bible as Literature Two additional courses in *Two advanced courses will be substituted for another foreign language. the 200 level courses upon demonstrated proficiency. Option II Some of the requirements for the minor may LIT-250 Masterworks of World be met by study abroad. Literature I or 251 Masterworks of World Spanish for Business and the Professions Literature II Track Three additional courses in (18 semester hours) another foreign language. SPA-200, Spanish III, IV* ...... 6 201 Some of the requirements for the major may be SPA-300 Advanced Grammar and met by study abroad. Students are strongly Composition encouraged to spend at least one semester or 302 Writing and Translating for the abroad. Professions ...... 3 All majors are expected to take at least one SPA-301 Spanish for Business...... 3 Spanish course per semester in the senior year. Two additional courses at the 300 level or above, one of which must be a literature course, and one in either culture or phonetics ...... 6 Some of the requirements for the minor may be met by study abroad. *Two advanced courses will be substituted for the 200 level courses upon demonstrated proficiency.

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Honors Program in Foreign Languages GND-312 Gender, War and Peace The department faculty will attempt to identify GND-313 Gender and Ethics prospective honors students at the earliest pos- GND-315 Seminar in Gender Studies sible moment and offer them challenges and GND-350 Leadership and Community encouragement. A student who has a 3.25 GND-490 Independent Research and Study cumulative average and a 3.5 average in the GND-491 Internship major may be invited by the department, upon HIS-309 Women in American History recommendation of a faculty member, to HIS-339 Women in East Asia become a candidate for the honors program in LAW-304 Women and Law foreign languages. Details of the program will MCS-110 Race, Class and Gender in America be arranged to accommodate the interests and MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity needs of the individual student. Work may PHL-230 Philosophy of the Sexes begin in the junior year. In the fall semester of POL-280 Sex and Politics the senior year, the candidate registers for PSY-218 Psychology of Women Independent Research and Study, for three cred- PSY-374 Psychology of the Family it hours, to prepare a substantial draft of the PSY-381 The Psychology of Gender honors thesis. On the basis of this work, the fac- SOC-205 Families ulty determines whether or not the candidate SOC-312 Women in Society will be permitted to continue in the honors pro- SOC-316 Feminist Social Thought gram; in any event, the student will have earned three credits. In the spring semester of the senior year, the qualified candidate will again regis- GEOLOGICAL AND MARINE SCIENCES ter for Independent Research and Study, for Requirements for the Environmental three credit hours, to complete the honors the- Science Major sis. It will be presented to the faculty on or (72-73 semester hours) before April 15 and will be defended before the appropriate faculty members. Honors will be Requirements for the Environmental Core awarded to the student by the department upon (65 semester hours) recommendation of the faculty of the particular language. Environmental Science ENV-100 Introduction to Environmental GENDER STUDIES Science ...... 4 Requirements for the Minor ENV-200 Statistical and Computer (18 semester hours) Applications in the Natural Sciences ...... 4 GND-200 Introduction to Women’s Studies .3 ENV-350 Principles of Environmental GND-400 Senior Seminar ...... 3 Toxicology ...... 3 ENV-400 Senior Seminar in Environmental Four courses, at least two of which must have Science GND prefixes ...... 12 or 480 Senior Thesis* ...... 3 BHP-320 Gender and Music ENG-230 Women in Literature *Requirement for eligibility for graduation with GND-100 Introduction to Gender Studies honors in environmental science. Highly rec- GND-300 Feminist Literary Criticism ommended for students aspiring to enter grad- GND-310 Special Topics uate school. GND-311 Gender and Communication

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Biology Biology* BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 Diversity, and Biology of Cells BIO-116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, BIO-215 Environmental Microbiology Diversity, and Biology of Plants . .4 BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology BIO-350 General Ecology ...... 4 and 272L Marine Biology Lab BIO-335 Modern Plant Biology Chemistry BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms: CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 An Evolutionary Approach CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 BIO-450 Topics in Ecology CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical System .3 MAR-401 Marine Ecology CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 *Completion of this concentration qualifies stu- CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 dent for a minor in biology. CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry ...... 3 CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Lab ...... 1 Chemistry* CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II Geological Sciences and 216 Organic Chemistry II Lab GEO-100 Earth Systems Science ...... 3 CHE-315 Inorganic Chemistry GEO-102 Earth Materials andProcesses Lab .1 BCH-325 Biochemistry I GEO-350 Soils and Surficial Processes . . . . .3 and 326 Methods in Biochemistry and GEO-407 Hydrology and Water Resources . .4 Enzymology I Lab

Mathematics *Completion of this concentration qualifies stu- One course from the following: ...... 4 dent for a minor in chemistry. MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry MTH-210 Calculus I Geological Sciences MTH-211 Calculus II GEO-201 Elements of Mineralogy MTH-212 Calculus III GEO-306 Sedimentology ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry Physics PHY-100 Principles of Physics I...... 3 Marine Sciences PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Lab ...... 1 MAR-120 Oceanography PHY-101 Principles of Physics II ...... 3 MAR-121L Introductory Oceanography Lab PHY-101L Principles of Physics II Lab ...... 1 MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography MAR-340 Marine Processes and Concentrations Environments: Seminar Two courses from one of the following MAR-225, Introduction to Field Marine concentrations: ...... 7-8 227, 228 Science or 229

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Requirements for the Geosciences Major PHY-101L Principles of Physics II Lab (65-66 semester hours) or PHY-200 General Physics I Geological Sciences PHY-200L General Physics I Lab GEO-100 Earth Systems Science ...... 3 PHY-201 General Physics II GEO-102 Earth Materials and Processes Lab 1 PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ENV-200 Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Geology electives Sciences* ...... 4 One course from the following ...... 3-4 GEO-201 Elements of Mineralogy ...... 4 ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry GEO-210 Marine Life Through Time ...... 4 GEO-306 Sedimentology GEO-305 Petrology and Petrography ...... 4 (if not already taken) GEO-306 Sedimentology………………… ..4 GEO-480 Senior Thesis* GEO-307 Stratigraphy ...... 4 MAR-340 Marine Processes and GEO-310 Structural Geology ...... 4 Environments: Seminar GEO-350 Soils and Surficial Processes . . . . .3 *Requirement for eligibility for graduation with GEO-407 Hydrology and Water Resources . .4 honors in geosciences. Attendance at an approved summer Highly recommended for students aspiring to geology field camp ...... 3 or more enter graduate school. A minor in chemistry, physics, oceanography, *Students may substitute a 200-level or above or marine sciences is strongly recommend- course from the department of mathematics ed. curriculum. Requirements for the Environmental Chemistry Geology Minor CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 (21-22 semester hours) CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 GEO-100 Earth Systems Science ...... 3 CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems . .3 GEO-102 Earth Materials and Processes Lab CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 GEO-113 Environmental Geology ...... 3 GEO-201 Elements of Mineralogy ...... 4 Mathematics GEO-350 Soils and Surficial Processes . . . . .3 One course from the following: ...... 4 GEO-407 Hydrology and Water Resources . .4 MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry MTH-210 Calculus I One course from the following: ...... 3-4 MTH-211 Calculus II ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry MTH-212 Calculus III GEO-307 Stratigraphy GEO-310 Structural Geology Physics MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography One sequence of courses from the following: .8 MAR-340 Marine Processes and PHY-100 Principles of Physics I Environments: Seminar PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Lab PHY-101 Principles of Physics II

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Requirements for the Marine Sciences Physics Major One sequence of courses from the following: .8 (63-66 semester hours) PHY-100 Principles of Physics I PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Lab Biology PHY-101 Principles of Physics II BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, PHY-101L Principles of Physics II Lab Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 or BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology . .3 PHY-200 General Physics I BIO-272L Marine Biology Lab ...... 1 PHY-200L General Physics I Lab PHY-201 General Physics II Geological and Marine Sciences PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ENV-200 Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences Mathematics ...... 4 One course from the following: ...... 4 GEO-306 Sedimentology ...... 4 MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry MAR-120 Oceanography ...... 3 MTH-210 Calculus I MAR-121L Introductory Oceanography Lab ..1 MTH-211 Calculus II MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography ...... 4 MTH-212 Calculus III MAR-340 Marine Processes and Environments: Seminar ...... 3 Electives MAR-401 Marine Ecology ...... 4 Two courses from the following: ...... 6--8 MAR-410 Physical Oceanography ...... 3 BIO-205 Genetics BIO-320 Marine Botany Field Experience BIO-325 Marine Vertebrates: Fish to One course from the following: ...... 3-4 Mammals MAR-225 Introduction to Field Marine BIO-350 General Ecology Science: BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms: An Temperate Environments* Evolutionary Approach MAR-227 Introduction to Field Marine CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I Science: ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry Subtropical Environments* GEO-210 Marine Life Through Time MAR-228 Introduction to Field Marine GEO-480 Senior Thesis* Science: MAR-340 Marine Processes and Boreal Environments* Environments: Seminar MAR-229 Introduction to Field Marine Second Field Experience from above Science: or Tropical Environments* MAR-429 Advanced Field Marine Studies *Taught in May-June on a rotating basis. MAR-225 field work is conducted along the southern New Jersey coast. Chemistry MAR-227 is taught at the Bermuda Biological CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 Station, Bermuda. CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 MAR-228 is taught at the Shoals Marine CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems 3 Laboratory, Gulf of Maine. CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 MAR-229 is taught at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Roatan, Honduras.

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*Requirement for eligibility for graduation with Requirements for the Oceanography honors in marine sciences. Highly recom- Minor* mended for students aspiring to enter graduate (21-22 semester hours) school. GEO-306 Sedimentology ...... 4 MAR-120 Oceanography ...... 3 A minor in biology, chemistry or environmental MAR-121L Introductory Oceanography Lab ..1 geology is strongly recommended. MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography ...... 4 MAR-340 Marine Processes and Environments: Seminar ...... 3 Requirements for the Marine Sciences MAR-410 Physical Oceanography ...... 3 Minor (19-20 semester hours) One course from the following: ...... 3-4 BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry Diversity, and Biology of Animals .4 GEO-306 Sedimentology BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology . .3 (if not taken previously) BIO-272L Marine Biology Lab ...... 1 MAR-225 Introduction to Field Marine GEO-100 Earth Systems Science* ...... 3 Science: GEO-102 Earth Materials and Processes Lab* .1 Temperate Environments** MAR-120 Oceanography ...... 3 MAR-227 Introduction to Field Marine MAR-121L Introductory Oceanography Lab ..1 Science: Subtropical Environments** One course from the following: ...... 3-4 MAR-228 Introduction to Field Marine MAR-225 Introduction to Marine Science: Science: Temperate Environments** Boreal Environments** MAR-227 Introduction to Field Marine MAR-229 Introduction to Field Marine Science: Science: Subtropical Environments** Tropical Environments** MAR-228 Introduction to Field Marine Science: *This minor not available to marine sciences Boreal Environments** majors. MAR-229 Introduction to Field Marine **Taught in May-June on a rotating basis. Science: Tropical Environments** Honors Program in Environmental Science, MAR-380 Independent Marine Science Field Geosciences, or Marine Sciences Study The honors program in environmental science, geosciences, or marine sciences is awarded in *Biology majors may substitute BIO-116. recognition of majors who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability. Enrollment in the **Taught in May-June on a rotating basis. program is by invitation of the department faculty. Eligibility requirements include maintenance of at least a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses required for the major and satisfactory completion of a senior thesis. In addition, an honors candidate must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.

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GLOBAL AND MULTINATIONAL STUDIES POL-255 European Politics Requirements for the Major POL-320 Politics of the Middle East (39 semester hours) POL-328 Environmental Policy POL-340 Modern Democracy and Its Foundation Courses Critics Three courses from the following: ...... 9 POL-365 Third World Politics GMS-180 International Dimensions of an SOC-270 Africa Integrated World SOC-271 Europe GMS-200 The Social Construction of Global SOC-309 Peasant Society Society SOC-341 Developing Societies GMS-201 The Politics of the Global Economy SOC-350 Social Policy POL-215 Global Politics III. International Relations Tracks FIN-308 International Finance At least one POL course from tracks I, II and III HIS-311 American Foreign Relations below plus five elective courses (a minimum of since 1900 five courses must be at the 300 level or above) HIS-355 History of the 20th-Century ...... 24 Diplomacy POL-215 Global Politics* I. Global Communications and Institutions POL-219 Terrorism, Revolution and COM-252 Intercultural Communication Political Violence COM-393 International Communication POL-295 Special Projects in Political ECO-355 Multinational Corporations Science: Model United Nations POL-210 Public Opinion POL-315 Global Issues POL-219 Terrorism, Revolution and POL-350 U.S. Foreign and Security Policy Political Violence POL-295 Special Projects in Political *If taken as a foundation course, another polit- Science: Model United Nations ical science course from this area must be POL-306 Political Film taken. POL-307 Political Communication IV. Language and Culture II. Regional Studies Two courses in the foreign language department ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems at the 200 level or above. One course must be in ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and foreign language, the other may be in culture or U.S. Business foreign language ...... 6 HIS-274 History of Russia since 1855 HIS-281 The Modern Middle East Beyond the one course required, students may HIS-283 Modern Latin America specialize in this track. However, any courses HIS-284 Caribbean History taken must be in the same language and culture HIS-286 Modern East Asia track. Therefore, if a student takes a French HIS-287 China in Revolution course, all subsequent language or culture HIS-288 African History courses must also be in French (FRE-311, 312, HIS-339 Women in East Asia 313, GER-310, 312, 313, LIT-330, SPA-310, 311, POL-216 Comparative Political Systems 312, 313, 314, 315)*. POL-218 The Pacific Rim in the 21st Century

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*Study Abroad courses fulfill the language and HIS-288 African History culture requirement and in addition count as HIS-339 Women in East Asia two courses toward the major. POL-216 Comparative Political Systems Note: For qualified students, BHP courses POL-218 The Pacific Rim in the 21st may be substituted in consultation Century with the department chairperson. POL-255 European Politics POL-320 Politics of the Middle East Requirements for the Minor POL-328 Environmental Policy (21 semester hours) POL-340 Modern Democracy and Its Critics Foundation Courses POL-365 Third World Politics Three courses from the following: ...... 9 SOC-270 Africa GMS-180 International Dimensions of an SOC-271 Europe Integrated World SOC-309 Peasant Society GMS-200 The Social Construction of Global SOC-341 Developing Societies Society SOC-350 Social Policy GMS-201 The Politics of the Global Economy POL-215 Global Politics III. International Relations FIN-308 International Finance Tracks HIS-311 American Foreign Relations One course each from tracks I, II and III. Of since 1900 these, at least one must be a POL courses . . . .9 HIS-355 History of the 20th-Century Diplomacy I. Global Communications and Institutions POL-215 Global Politics* COM-252 Intercultural Communication POL-219 Terrorism, Revolution and COM-393 International Communication Political Violence ECO-355 Multinational Corporations POL-295 Special Projects in Political POL-210 Public Opinion Science: Model United Nations POL-219 Terrorism, Revolution and POL-315 Global Issues Political Violence POL-350 U.S. Foreign and Security Policy POL-295 Special Projects in Political Science: Model United Nations *If taken as a foundation course, another polit- POL-306 Political Film ical science course from this area must be POL-307 Political Communication taken.

II. Regional Studies IV. Language and Culture ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems One course in the foreign language department ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and at the 200 level or above. The course may be in U.S. Business a foreign language or culture ...... 3 HIS-274 History of Russia since 1855 HIS-281 The Modern Middle East HIS-283 Modern Latin America HIS-284 Caribbean History HIS-286 Modern East Asia HIS-287 China in Revolution

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HISTORY Requirements for the Minor Requirements for the Major (21 semester hours) (36-39 semester hours) For students in SLAS: HIS-150–World History to 1500 and 151–World History since 1500; plus History five history electives, including four upper-level HIS-110 Seminar in History* ...... 3 courses (HIS-250 to 490). For students in the HIS-208 U.S. I: American History from College of Business Administration and the European Settlement through School of Education: seven courses in history, Reconstruction ...... 3 including three lower-level (HIS-150 to 249) HIS-209 U.S. II: American History from and four upper-level courses (HIS-250 to 490). Reconstruction to the Present . . . .3 HIS-214 Europe to 1715 Honors Program in History or 215 Europe since 1715 ...... 3 A limited number of superior students may par- HIS-360 Seminar in Historiography ...... 3 ticipate in a program leading to graduation with HIS-460 History and Historical Method . . .3 honors or high honors in history. Interested students may apply to the departmental committee Two courses from the following: ...... 6 on honors in September of their sophomore HIS-201 African American History year, but must apply by the time they have com- HIS-281 The Modern Middle East pleted 75 credits. Admission is based on aca- HIS-282 Colonial Latin America demic average and submission of an acceptable HIS-283 Modern Latin America proposal for an individual honors program. HIS-284 Caribbean History Individual programs are designed with, and for, HIS-285 Traditional China and Japan each student, and may include honors seminars HIS-286 Modern East Asia and independent study projects. In addition, HIS-287 China in Revolution honors students may be exempted from certain HIS-288 African History lower-level courses normally required by the HIS-289 History of Modern Japan major. Honors in history are awarded on the HIS-295 Native American History basis of the successful completion of individual HIS-309 Women in American History programs and the completion and defense of a HIS-339 Women in East Asia senior thesis or its equivalent.

Electives LAW AND JUSTICE Five history courses above the HIS-250 level Requirements for the Minor ...... 15 (Students may choose a concentration in either *Required for freshmen only. legal studies or criminal justice.)

History majors are urged to take minors perti- Requirements for the Legal Studies nent to their career aspirations as well as to their Concentration interests. Thus, philosophy (emphasis on logic (21 semester hours)* and language) and English (expository writing and close reading) are fine minors for pre-law Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Law students; sociology, political science, psychology, economics, and law and justice also are suit- Category I** able for pre-law, and appropriate for those con- At least three courses from the following: sidering management, politics, or public service...... 9-15

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Baccalaureate Honors Philosophy BHP-322 Honors Seminar: The Guilty and the PHL-303 Philosophy of Law Innocent: Assessing Blame and Determining Punishment in Political Science Literature and Law POL-300 U.S. Constitutional Law POL-301 Civil Liberties in the United Business Policy States BUS-210 Introduction to Law: Contracts POL-360 Politics of the Criminal Justice BUS-211 Commercial Law System BUS-214 Advanced Business Law BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment of Psychology Business PSY-279 Psychology and Law BUS-315 Health Care Law, Ethics, and Policy BUS-444 Selected Topics in Business Policy Sociology and Environment SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession SOC-319 Criminal Justice and Corrections Communication COM-301 Communication Law Category II Law-Related Courses History A maximum of two courses from the following: HIS-301 Constitutional History of the ...... 0-6 United States Communication Law and Justice Interdisciplinary Courses COM-251 Interpersonal Communication LAW-140 Introductory Seminar in Law and COM-252 Intercultural Communication Justice COM-302 Communication Ethics LAW-150 Introduction to Forensics COM-322 Argumentation and Debate LAW-204 Law, Literature, and Film in America Management and Human Resources LAW-304 Women and Law MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations LAW-305 Trial Advocacy LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience Philosophy LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice PHL-115 Ethics LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution PHL-202 Social Philosophy LAW-310 Cyberspace Law and Policy PHL-203 Business Ethics LAW-355 Sports and the Law PHL-255 American Ethics LAW-365 Rights of the Accused PHL-360 Contemporary Ethics LAW-395 Selected Topics in Law and Justice LAW-405 Crime and Justice in the Media Political Science LAW-490 Independent Research and Study POL-326 Power in American Politics LAW-491 Internship in Law and Justice POL-327 Contemporary Issues in LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice American Public Policy POL-328 Environmental Policy Management and Human Resources POL-361 The Judicial Process MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management

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Sociology Requirements for the Criminal Justice SOC-206 Deviance and Crime Concentration SOC-216 Youth and Crime (21 semester hours)* SOC-340 Power and Politics SOC-350 Social Policy Category I**

Category III Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Crime Theory/Application and Justice One course from the following: ...... 3 At least one course from three of the following LAW-305 Trial Advocacy five areas: ...... 9-15 LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice Baccalaureate Honors LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution BHP-322 Honors Seminar: The Guilty and the Innocent: Assessing Blame and Electives+ Determining Punishment in LAW-490 Independent Research and Study Literature and Law LAW-491 Internship in Law and Justice LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice Law and Justice Interdisciplinary Courses LAW-140 Introductory Seminar in Law and Category IV Justice Senior Seminar LAW-150 Introduction to Forensics LAW-450 Law and Justice Senior Seminar . .3 LAW-204 Law, Literature and Film in (Required for all seniors in the America minor) LAW-304 Women and Law *No more than three courses from the same LAW-305 Trial Advocacy department may be counted toward the minor. LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice **Students may take six additional credits from LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution category I instead of category II. LAW-310 Cyberspace Law and Policy LAW-355 Sports and the Law +These courses may count toward the minor LAW-365 Rights of the Accused only with the permission of the director of the LAW-395 Selected Topics in Law and Justice program. LAW-405 Crime and Justice in the Media LAW-490 Independent Research and Study ++No LAW course may be used more than once LAW-491 Internship in Law and Justice to fulfill minor requirements. LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice

Political Science POL-360 Politics of the Criminal Justice System POL-361 The Judicial Process

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Sociology LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice SOC-206 Deviance and Crime LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution SOC-216 Youth and Crime SOC-319 Criminal Justice and Corrections Electives LAW-490 Independent Research and Study Category II LAW-491 Internship in Law and Justice LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice Crime and Justice Related Courses A maximum of two courses from the following: Category IV ...... 0-6 Communication Senior Seminar COM-251 Interpersonal Communication LAW-450 Law and Justice Senior Seminar . .3 COM-252 Intercultural Communication (Required for all seniors in the COM-322 Argumentation and Debate minor)

Philosophy *No more than three courses from the same PHL-303 Philosophy of Law department may be counted toward the minor.

Political Science **Students may take six additional credits from POL-235 Race and Ethnicity in American category I instead of category II. Politics POL-300 U.S. Constitutional Law +These courses may count toward the minor POL-301 Civil Liberties in the U.S. only with the permission of the director of the POL-325 Public Administration program. POL-335 Urban Politics ++No LAW course may be used more than once Psychology to fulfill minor requirements. PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology PSY-365 Drugs and Human Behavior MATHEMATICS Requirements for the Major Sociology (50 semester hours) SOC-205 Families SOC-207 Racial and Ethnic Relations Mathematics SOC-308 Cities and Suburbs MTH-210, Calculus I, II, III ...... 12 SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession 211, 212 SOC-340 Power and Politics MTH-240 Linear Algebra ...... 3 SOC-350 Social Policy MTH-250 Differential Equations ...... 3 MTH-308 Advanced Calculus ...... 3 Category III MTH-315 Modern Geometry ...... 3 MTH-340 Probability and Statistical Analysis I 3 Theory/Application MTH-401 Modern Algebra ...... 3 One course from the following: ...... 3 MTH-410 Complex Analysis ...... 3 LAW-305 Trial Advocacy Three 400-level mathematics LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience electives or one 300-level and two 400-level mathematics electives . . .9

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Physics Electives PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 Five courses from the following three groups, PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 chosen in consultation with the director . . . .15 PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 Multicultural Studies MCS-280 Directed Readings in Mathematics majors must attain a B average in Multicultural Studies Calculus I and II in order to take advanced MCS-491 Internship in Multicultural mathematics courses. Studies

Requirements for the Minor Electives Emphasizing Multiculturalism (24 semester hours) within the United States MTH-210, Calculus I, II, III ...... 12 AMS-210 Growing Up American 211, 212 AMS-212 American Ethnic Groups: Four mathematics courses above the Irish, Jewish, and Italian MTH-212 level ...... 12 Americans AMS-227 The Philosophy of Martin Luther Honors Program in Mathematics King, Jr. Superior students majoring in mathematics AMS-228 Studies in American Jewish may participate in a program leading to gradu- Culture ation with honors in mathematics. A candidate COM-252 Intercultural Communication must submit written application by March 1 of ENG-228 Black American Literature the junior year to the departmental honors ENG-229 Multi-Ethnic Literature in committee. Admission to the program will be America based on a 3.25 cumulative average in mathe- HIS-201 African American History matics courses taken in the first five semesters HIS-307 The Immigrant in American Life and sponsorship by a member of the depart- MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity mental faculty. During the senior year, the stu- POL-235 Race and Ethnicity in American dent will be enrolled in Mathematics 490- Politics Independent Research and Study. Honors in SOC-207 Racial and Ethnic Relations mathematics is based on earning a 3.4 average in SOC-272 Indians of North America seven mathematics courses at the 300 and 400 levels (excluding Mathematics 490) and an Electives Providing Background and acceptable senior thesis. Further information on Context the program can be obtained from the depart- HIS-281 The Modern Middle East ment. HIS-283 Modern Latin America HIS-284 Caribbean History Multicultural Studies HIS-286 Modern East Asia Requirements for the Minor HIS-287 China Revolution (21 semester hours) HIS-288 African History HIS-339 Women in East Asia Multicultural Studies PHL-207 Oriental Philosophy MCS-110 Race, Class, and Gender in POL-320 Politics of the Middle East Contemporary American Society ...... 3 PSY-373 Psychology and the Holocaust MCS-220 Issues in Multicultural Studies . . .3 SOC-270 Africa

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SPA-311 Latin American/Latino Culture PHYSICS SPA-325 Introduction to Latin Requirements for the Major American/Latino Literature (58-59 semester hours) SPA-426 Latin American/Latino Film and Fiction Physics PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 PHILOSOPHY PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 Requirements for the Major PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 (37 semester hours) PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 PHY-203 Introduction to Modern Physics . .3 Philosophy PHY-300 Mechanics ...... 3 PHL-100 Plato and Aristotle ...... 3 PHY-305 Electricity and Magnetism ...... 3 PHL-115 Ethics ...... 3 PHY-315 Thermodynamics and Statistical PHL-210 Symbolic Logic ...... 3 Mechanics ...... 3 PHL-225 Modern Philosophy ...... 3 PHY-320 Quantum Mechanics ...... 3 PHL-494 Preparation and Research for Senior Four physics electives at the 300 level Philosophy Thesis ...... 1 or above ...... 11-12 PHL-495 Senior Philosophy Thesis ...... 3 One 400-level philosophy seminar . .3 Mathematics Four philosophy electives at the 300 MTH-210, Calculus I, II, III ...... 12 level or above ...... 12 211, 212 Two philosophy electives at any level MTH-240 Linear Algebra ...... 3 ...... 6 MTH-250 Differential Equations ...... 3 MTH-308 Advanced Calculus ...... 3 Requirements for the Minor MTH-410 Complex Analysis ...... 3 (18 semester hours) PHL-100 Plato and Aristotle ...... 3 Requirements for the Minor One 400-level philosophy seminar . .3 (20 semester hours) Four philosophy electives, including PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 one at the 300 level or above . . . .12 PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 Requirements for the Ethics Minor PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 (18 semester hours) PHY-203 Introduction to Modern Physics . .3 PHL-115 Ethics ...... 3 PHY-300 Mechanics ...... 3 PHL-360 Contemporary Ethics ...... 3 PHY-305 Electricity and Magnetism ...... 3 One 400-level philosophy seminar . .3 One other 300- or 400-level physics Three philosophy electives including course ...... 3 one at the 300 level or above . . . . .9

Honors Program in Philosophy Honors in philosophy may be achieved, upon the recommendation of the department, by earning a 3.5 cumulative average in the discipline and completing the senior thesis with distinction.

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Honors Program in Physics Comparative Politics/International The honors program in physics is a special pro- Relations gram that includes intensive experience in a POL-215 Global Politics forefront area of research in physics or astrono- POL-216 Comparative Political Systems my. This program is available to students who POL-225 Nationalism in World Politics have demonstrated outstanding academic abili- POL-365 Third World Politics ty and admission is gained only by invitation of Six political science electives, four of the physics faculty. Eligibility requirements which must be at the include maintaining a minimum 3.5 average in 300 or 400 level ...... 18 physics as well as a cumulative 3.0 average. A written senior thesis is required as well as an One course from the following 400-level oral presentation to the physics faculty. courses ...... 3 POL-450 Seminar in Political Science POLITICAL SCIENCE POL-490 Independent Research and Study Requirements for the Political Science POL-491 Internship in Political Science Major (39 semester hours) *Must be taken in the freshman year.

Political Science Requirements for the Minor POL-100 Introduction to American Politics* (21 semester hours) ...... 3 POL-100 Introduction to American Politics 3 POL-102 Understanding Politics* ...... 3 POL-102 Understanding Politics ...... 3 One course from each of the following four Five political science electives, three subfields ...... 12 of which must be at the 300 level ...... 15 Political Theory POL-239 Political Thinkers and Political Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science Thought Courses offered under the pre-law concentra- POL-340 Modern Democracy and Its Critics tion consider such subjects as the nature of law POL-342 Freedom and Authority and legal reasoning, constitutional and statuto- POL-343 American Political Thought I ry interpretation, the operation of the federal and state judicial systems, the operation of the American Politics criminal justice system, the development and POL-235 Race and Ethnicity in American application of the law of civil rights and civil lib- Politics erties, and the interaction of legal and political POL-305 Political Parties and Electoral considerations in the development and admin- Behavior istration of public policy. Students majoring in POL-312 Congressional Politics political science with a pre-law concentration POL-313 The American Presidency are assigned to work with the department's pre- law advisor. Law and Public Policy POL-300 U.S. Constitutional Law POL-301 Civil Liberties in the United States POL-325 Public Administration POL-326 Power in American Politics

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Honors Program in Political Science Political Science Majors who have completed eight courses in Three courses from the following: ...... 9 political science with a cumulative average of GMS-180 International Dimensions of an 3.5 may request candidacy for graduation with Integrated World honors in political science. Students should sub- POL-210 Public Opinion mit to the chairperson of the department, early POL-230 Methods of Political Analysis in their sixth semester (March 15 or October POL-247 Political Campaigning 15), an Independent Research and Study (490) POL-295 Special Project: project signed by a faculty sponsor and National Model United approved by the department. Applicants enroll Nations** in Political Science 490 in their seventh semester POL-295 Special Project: to develop a thesis proposal. Upon approval, the Presidential Election Poll** honors candidate will enroll in Political Science (only offered in presidential 499-Senior Honors Thesis, for six credits, in the election years) last semester. A substantive research work POL-295 Special Project: should be presented no later than April 1 or Mock Presidential Nominating November 1 before a committee made up of the Conventions** thesis advisor and two faculty members (only offered in semester prior to approved by the department. Honors in politi- presidential election) cal science are awarded upon the successful POL-301 Civil Liberties in the United completion and defense of the thesis. States POL-305 Political Parties and Electoral Behavior POLITICAL COMMUNICATION POL-306 Political Film Requirements for the Minor POL-313 The American Presidency (21 semester hours) POL-315 Global Issues POL-307 Political Communication ...... 3 Recommended course Communication One course from the following: ...... 0-4 Three courses from the following: ...... 9 COM-490 Independent Research and Study COM-100 Mass Media Communication* COM-491 Internship in Communication COM-205 Theories of Persuasion* POL-490 Independent Research and Study COM-322 Argumentation and Debate POL-491 Internship in Political Science COM-390 Communication and Society: The American First Lady or The *May not be counted toward the minor by com- Making of the President munication majors COM-391 Communication Criticism COM-393 International Communication **Only one special project may be counted toward the minor.

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PSYCHOLOGY Biological Foundations Requirements for the Major PSY-238 Sensation and Perception (37 semester hours) PSY-255 Biopsychology

Psychology Upper Level PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 Four courses from the following: ...... 12 PSY-201 Statistics and Research Design . . . .3 PSY-305 Theories of Psychotherapy PSY-312 Behavior Modification Upper Division Methods Courses PSY-315 Psychological Tests One course from the following: ...... 4 PSY-330 Developmental Disabilities PSY-302 Research in Cognition PSY-365 Drugs and Human Behavior PSY-303 Research in Social Psychology PSY-370 Sociobiology PSY-335 Research in Human Cognitive PSY-372 States of Consciousness Neuroscience PSY-373 Psychology and The Holocaust PSY-336 Experimental Methods: Animal PSY-374 Psychology of the Family Learning and Behavior PSY-375 Psychology and Film PSY-340 Group Dynamics PSY-380 Multimedia Technology for PSY-350 Advanced Developmental Behavioral Science Psychology PSY-381 The Psychology of Gender PSY-382 Aging, Brain and Cognition Lower Level Four courses from at least three difference areas: Capstone Experience ...... 12 Choose one capstone experience from the following ...... 3-12 Applied PSY-237 Cognitive Disabilities Applied Experience PSY-279 Psychology and Law EDU-465 Student Teaching and Seminar PSY-491 Internship in Psychology Adjustment and Psychopathology PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology Foundations of Psychology PSY-400 Senior Seminar in Psychology Personality and Social PSY-420 History of Psychology PSY-215 Personality PSY-490 Independent Research and Study PSY-218 Psychology of Women PSY-240 Social Psychology Electives PSY-295 Directed Study in Psychology* Human Development PSY-230 Developmental Psychology I: *Does not satisfy requirements for the major. Child PSY-231 Developmental Psychology II: Requirements for the Minor Youth-Adolescent (18 semester hours) PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 Cognition Five psychology electives, including three at the PSY-225 Learning and Memory 300 level or above ...... 15 PSY-235 Cognitive Development

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Honors Program in Psychology SOCIOLOGY A student may receive honors in psychology by Requirements for the Major fulfilling the following conditions beyond the (45 semester hours) basic requirements for the psychology major: complete one Independent Research and Study Sociology project (490); earn a cumulative average of 3.25 SOC-101 The Sociological Imagination . . . .3 and an average of 3.5 in psychology at the time SOC-201 Introductory Seminar in Sociology .3 of graduation. SOC-301 Methods of Sociological Research .3 SOC-314 Social Theory ...... 3 RUSSIAN AREA STUDIES SOC-400 Senior Seminar in Sociology . . . . .3 Requirements for the Minor (21 semester hours)* Three courses from the following: ...... 9 RUS-200, Russian III, IV+ ...... 6 SOC-311 Social and Cultural Change 201 SOC-315 Issues in Modern Social Theory IND-401 Seminar in Russian and Soviet Area SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession Studies ...... 3 SOC-330 Social Inequality SOC-340 Power and Politics At least one course from the following: . . . .3-9 SOC-355 Interpersonal Relations HIS-273 History of Russia to 1855 Six sociology electives ...... 18 HIS-274 History of Russia since 1855 HIS-314 History of Socialism Statistics MTH-120 Introduction to Applied Statistics At least one course from the following: . . . .3-9 or LIT-310 Russian Literature from 988–1850 POL-230 Methods of Political Analysis . . . . .3 LIT-311 Russian Literature from 1850–1917 LIT-312 20th-Century Russian Literature Seniors planning to attend graduate school LIT-313 Contemporary Russian Literature should take the Graduate Record Examination, LIT-315 Tolstoy including the Advanced Test in Sociology. LIT-317 Dostoevsky LIT-330 Russian Culture Requirements for the Minor Optional Course (21 semester hours) ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and U.S. SOC-101 The Sociological Imagination . . . .3 Business *Of the 21 credit hours required, at least one Two courses from the following: ...... 6 course must be taken in two different disci- SOC-201 Introductory Seminar in Sociology plines--Russian literature and Russian history, SOC-300 Work and Occupations unless they are requirements for the student's SOC-311 Social and Cultural Change major. No more than one course in the stu- SOC-315 Issues in Modern Social Theory dent's major may count toward the require- SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession ments of the minor. SOC-330 Social Inequality SOC-340 Power and Politics +Language courses may be waived upon SOC-355 Interpersonal Relations demonstrated proficiency. One or two other Four sociology electives ...... 12 courses must be substituted from any of the above.

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Honors Program in Sociology Honors in sociology may be achieved by earning a 3.5 cumulative average in the discipline and completing, through honors in sociology (496), a senior honors thesis with distinction.

Social Work Requirements for the Minor (18-21 semester hours) SOW-200 Social Services and Social Work: An Introduction ...... 3 SOW-300 Methods of Social Work Practice .3 SOW-301 Field Work Experience ...... 3-6

One course from each of the following two groups: ...... 6 SOC-205, Families 248 Social Service Organizations or 350 Social Policy

PSY-230 Developmental Psychology I–Child or 231 Developmental Psychology II– Youth-Adolescent One additional course in an area of concentration relevant to social work ...... 3

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2004-2005 CALENDAR 13-19 Monday-Sunday Evening/Weekend College exams 17 Friday Fall Semester 2004 Spring and summer 2005 degree applications due September 8 Wednesday 5-7 p.m. January 2005 28 Friday Audit and late registration Deadline for make-up of fall Evening classes begin except semester incomplete grades eight-week evening classes 9 Thursday Day classes begin Fall 2004 Withdrawal Dates 8-14 Wednesday-Tuesday September 23-October 27 Schedule changes (add/drop) Withdrawal, student discretion 13-16 Monday-Thursday Eight-week evening classes begin October 28-November 24 10-12 Friday-Sunday Withdrawal, consent of instructor Weekend College- first class weekend 15-22 Wednesday-Wednesday November 25-December 10 Schedule changes (drop only) Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity October 1 Friday December 2004 degree applications Spring Semester 2005 due 18 Monday January 24 Monday Registration for spring 2005 semester All evening and day classes begin begins 24 Monday 5-7 p.m. November Audit and late registration 24-26 Wednesday-Sunday 24-30 Monday-Sunday No evening or Weekend College classes Schedule changes (add/drop) Thanksgiving recess 28-30 Friday-Sunday 29 Monday Weekend College - first class weekend Classes resume 31-Feb. 4 Monday - Friday Schedule changes (drop only) December 9 Thursday Evening classes end March 13-20 Monday-Sunday 10 Friday Spring recess begins Day classes end 21 Monday 12 Sunday Classes resume Weekend College classes end Registration for summer and fall semester begins

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April Academic Opportunities 28 Thursday Evening classes end Rider’s commitment to the part-time student is 29 Friday as old as Rider itself. Established as a business Day classes end school in 1865 to meet the needs of returning Civil War veterans, it included an evening pro- May gram for people unable to attend during the 1 Sunday day. Rider expanded over the years, and by 1962 Weekend College classes end the School of Business Administration, the 2-8 Monday-Sunday School of Education and Human Services, the Evening/Weekend College School of Liberal Arts and Science, and the classes exams Evening School had been established. In 1992, 13 Friday Westminster Choir College of Princeton merged Commencement with Rider to become Westminster Choir College, The School of Music of Rider College. June In 1994, Rider was designated a teaching univer- 10 Friday sity by the NJ Board of Higher Education. Deadline for make-up of spring Recognizing that learning is a lifelong process semester incomplete grades and that part-time students needs a variety of learning opportunities, Rider established the Spring 2005 Withdrawal Dates School for Continuing Studies in 1978, incorporating the Evening School. Students enroll in February 7-March 11 Continuing Studies for a variety of reasons: to Withdrawal, consent of instructor earn degrees; to learn more about our complex society; to use expanding leisure time to update March 14-April 15 or upgrade professional skills; or to prepare for Withdrawal, consent of instructor graduate school, certification, or career changes. Continuing Studies programs are responsive to April 18-April 29 all of these needs. Withdrawal, psychological or Students participating in the programs physiological incapacity offered by Continuing Studies have various educational backgrounds and educational goals. For the complete policy on Course Withdrawals, Many enroll with high school backgrounds, see page 279. while others bring college credits, undergraduate degrees, or even graduate degrees. Students SUMMER SESSION 2005 enroll to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees; to Students interested in calendar and course develop their professional capabilities; to pre- offerings for the summer sessions should con- pare for graduate study; and to enrich their per- sult the summer session catalog, available sonal lives. Spring 2005 from the College of Continuing Studies.

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Weekend College and Degrees Offered Alternate Formats All College of Continuing Studies (CCS) Through study in the Weekend College, adult degrees may be earned by attending classes students may enroll in classes scheduled on offered during the evening, day or weekends. Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday See section titled Weekend College and afternoon, or Sunday morning. Most classes Alternate Formats on page 102. meet every other weekend. The bachelor’s and associate degree programs Admission to the Weekend College requires offer students a unified body of course work, enrollment in CCS, admission to a degree pro- culminating in a recognized credential. gram (or prior completion of a baccalaureate Through CCS, the part-time student can earn degree), completion of at least 15 college credits, the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, the a 2.5 GPA, and the approval of the CCS assistant Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and the dean or academic coordinator. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Weekend College study encourages independ- in eight areas. Students completing any of these ent and self-directed learning. The format and bachelor degree programs may seek additional instructional methodology of weekend courses study at the graduate level. See the section titled differ from those employed in weekday and Office of Graduate Admissions for more infor- evening classes. mation. In addition, CCS offers courses which meet The Bachelor of Science in Business on alternate weeks a maximum of eight Administration is conferred by the College of evenings during the semester. The same admis- Business Administration. Within this degree sions procedures as Weekend College are program, students can choose from majors in required for students interested in this format. accounting, advertising, business administration, computer information systems, finance, human resource management, management Summer Session and organizational behavior, and marketing. Students may also seek an associate degree, Administered by CCS, the summer session pro- either as a goal in itself or as an intermediate vides students with an opportunity to enrich step toward a bachelor’s degree. Associate their personal or professional backgrounds; to degrees may be earned in business administra- complement work taken during the fall and tion and general studies. spring semesters; and to accelerate their college See the section titled Undergraduate Degree programs. Programs for degree requirements. Further information about the summer session, including course offerings and application information, is available in the summer session catalog. Inquiries about the summer session should be directed to CCS, 609-896-5033.

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Undergraduate Degree *Accounting majors take seven major courses and one business elective. Programs +Must include one international business elective, if not part of major.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS All students in business administration com- ADMINISTRATION (B.S.B.A.) plete a program of study prescribed by the department in which they are enrolled. This Common Curriculum Requirements program of specialized study normally begins in All students in business administration are the equivalent of the junior year. Departmental required to take courses in business and non- concentration involves the grouping of appro- business subjects. The purpose of these courses priate courses to fulfill prescribed requirements. is to provide exposure in areas significant in the These courses are designed to provide the stu- conduct of business, social, and political affairs. dent with a general competence in one of the Thus, every candidate is required to complete principal areas of business. specified courses in English, accounting, man- Major fields of study include accounting, agement sciences, economics, finance, manage- advertising, business administration, computer ment and leadership, human resource manage- information systems, finance, human resource ment, marketing, and two courses each in the management, management and leadership, and natural sciences, social sciences, and the marketing. A student may choose to have a dou- humanities. ble major, but there is no guarantee that the stu- Of the 120 semester hours of credit required dent will complete the second major within the for graduation, at least 45 semester hours, 120 credit hours required as a minimum for including the last 30, must be taken at Rider. graduation. At least nine semester hours of credit in the BUSINESS SUBJECTS area of a student's major must be taken at Rider, (54 semester hours) except in the accounting area, which requires 12 Business core semester hours. CIS-185 Introduction to Computing ...... 3 Students are required to enroll in additional ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 business courses of their own choosing. All stu- ACC-220 Managerial Uses of Accounting . . .3 dents, except accounting majors, must acquire MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and 18 semester hours in their major and six busi- Organizational Behavior ...... 3 ness elective credits (the international business MKT-200 Marketing Principles ...... 3 elective may come from the major, business BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment of elective or free elective area). Accounting majors Business ...... 3 select 21 semester hours in the major and three FIN-300 Introduction to Finance ...... 3 business elective credits. (The international MSD-340 Production and Operations ...... 3 business course may come from the business CIS-485 Management Information Systems3 elective or free elective area). BUS-400 Strategic Management and Policy .3 Students are required to have 54 semester *Major Requirements (pgs. 105-110) . . . .18-21 hours completed before enrolling in 300- and +Business Electives ...... 3-6 400-level business courses. Students are required to choose an elective course that emphasizes the international business dimension. This course can be used as

103 continuing studies either a major, business, or free elective. *CMP-115 will be waived for students who Students may choose the elective from the fol- attain a 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a lowing list of courses: specified qualifying score on the English Department Placement Test. CBA-315 Global Business Study Tour **Upper-level economics courses (300 and 400 ECO-305 International Trade and levels) may be used as business or free electives Investment only; they may not be used as liberal arts elec- ECO-310 Economic Growth and tives. A student may use Intermediate Development Macroeconomics (ECO-210) and ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO-211) as ECO-355 Multinational Corporations liberal arts electives. ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and U.S. Business In addition to the business subjects, students FIN-308 International Finance must acquire at least 66 semester hours in liber- MGT-375 International Management al arts and sciences and statistics courses. The MKT-330 International Marketing liberal arts and sciences courses must be distributed within three areas, and include at least six In addition, a three-credit independent study hours in each area, as follows: with an international business emphasis can be used. LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE ELECTIVES Natural Sciences NONBUSINESS SUBJECTS Biochemistry (66-69 semester hours) Biology Chemistry Nonbusiness Core Geological and Marine Sciences MSD-105 Quantitative Methods for Business I Physics ...... 3 Social Sciences MSD-200, Statistical Methods I, II ...... 6 American Studies (some courses) 201 Communication Natural Science electives ...... 6 History Humanities electives ...... 6 Law and Justice (some courses) Social Science electives ...... 6 Multicultural Studies CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Writing Political Science ...... 3* Psychology CMP-120 Expository Writing ...... 3 Social Work CMP-125 Research Writing ...... 3 Sociology ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 Gender Studies ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 Humanities COM-290 Professional and Strategic Speech .3 American Studies (some courses) **Liberal Arts electives ...... 18 English Literature and Writing Free Electives ...... 6 Law and Justice (some courses) Total credits for graduation ...... 120 Fine Arts Foreign Languages and Literatures Philosophy

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Students also are required to take the following ACC-302 Cost Management ...... 3 courses in the nonbusiness core: CMP- ACC-310, Accounting Theory 115–Introduction to Expository Writing*, 311 and Concepts I, II ...... 6 CMP-120–Expository Writing, CMP- ACC-320 Accounting Information Systems .3 125–Research Writing, COM-290–Professional ACC-405, Accounting Problems and Strategic Speech; ECO-200–Principles of 406 and Practice I, II* ...... 6 Macroeconomics, ECO-201–Principles of ACC-410 Fundamentals of Taxation ...... 3 Microeconomics; MSD-105–Quantitative Methods for Business I; MSD-200- *ACC-406 is required for all accounting 201–Statistical Methods I and II. majors who wish to complete their studies at the baccalaureate level (120 credit hours). *CMP-115–Introduction to Expository Students who are accepted into the Master of Writing will be waived for students who Accountancy (M.Acc.) program after 90 attain a score of 530 or above on the verbal credit hours may substitute a required grad- SAT or a specified qualifying score on the uate accounting course for ACC-406. English Department Placement Test. Students desiring to become certified public FREE ELECTIVES accountants (CPAs) are required to have 150 The minimum requirements in business and credit hours of education to take the CPA exam nonbusiness subjects normally leave a student in most states. Rider accounting majors may with an additional six semester hours that must graduate after four years (120 credit hours) or be completed to satisfy the 120 semester hours seek to achieve the additional credit hours required for graduation. directly through admission to the master of Free elective hours may be taken in any accountancy (M.Acc.) program at the department, provided the student meets the University. It is possible to apply to the M.Acc. requirements of the department offering the program at Rider after completion of 90 credit course. hours. (Please consult the Rider University graduate academic catalog for details on the Major Fields of Study M.Acc. program). Undergraduate accounting majors are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to select courses which will best ACCOUNTING (21 Semester Hours) address their career and certification plans. The primary objective of the accounting cur- Students should consult the specific certifica- riculum is to offer courses that will give students tion requirements of the state jurisdiction in a practical and conceptual understanding of which they plan to become certified and plan accounting methods and techniques, with the accordingly. ultimate aim of preparing them for continuing Students majoring in accounting must receive education and employment and advancement a grade of at least C- in a prerequisite course for in the fields of private, public, or governmental any advanced course in accounting and must accounting. Class discussions, selected prob- have a cumulative average of at least 2.0 in the lems, and assigned and suggested readings are major. directed toward teaching the student to read, analyze, and think critically, to exercise independent judgment, to apply appropriate technology, and to develop an awareness of ethics, social, and legal responsibility.

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ADVERTISING tration majors may not count more than six (18 Semester Hours) semester hours or two courses from either track The advertising major prepares students for towards a different major. careers in advertising agencies, large or small, or in the advertising or promotion departments of Track 1. General Business profit or nonprofit organizations. Possible entry This track provides a strong grounding in all level positions include media buyer, copy writer, areas of managing large and medium businesses and assistant account executive. This program and is appropriate for those who do not wish to combines a solid background in the business specialize in a particular functional area. It is disciplines with the study of communications. It useful for emphasizes the role of advertising/promotion •those who may want to enter a management within the marketing communications strategy. training or marketing program with a future employer MKT-320 Consumer Behavior ...... 3 •those who may want to attend graduate MKT-335 Advertising Principles ...... 3 school in fields such as business or law. MKT-366 Marketing Research ...... 3 MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout . . . .3 For this track, courses are to be selected as spec- MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy . . . .3 ified below: MKT-435 Advertising Campaigns ...... 3 One upper-level economics elective ...... 3 One upper-level finance elective ...... 3 The advertising major is also required to take 15 One upper-level management or human credits of designated liberal arts and science resource management elective ...... 3 courses. The specific courses are: One upper-level marketing elective ...... 3 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology Two upper-level business electives that may COM-100 Mass Media Communication include BUS-491 Summer COM-212 Publication Design Internship or BUS-490 Independent COM-240 Public Relations Research Study. COM-302 Communication Ethics Courses listed in the business core may not be For graduation, students must achieve an used for fulfilling the requirements of the gener- overall GPA of 2.0 in the major, with no course al business track. grade less than C-. Majors are encouraged to take additional courses offered by the marketing Track 2. Entrepreneurial Studies department to satisfy business elective and free This track is intended for those who anticipate elective requirements. •managing their own business in the future •joining a family business, or BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION •working for a smaller company. (18 Semester Hours) The business administration major requires Students in this track take the courses specified completion of 18 semester hours. Students will below: choose either Track 1: General Business or Track 2: Entrepreneurial Studies, but not both. For graduation, students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 in the major. Business adminis-

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Required courses: ment and maintenance of intra-organizational MGT-348 Small Business Management . . . . .3 and inter-organizational applications programs. ACC-355 Small Business Taxation ...... 3 The Networks and Telecommunications track provides students with hands-on experience Three of the following ...... 9 with networking tools as well as a strong foun- FIN-350 Entrepreneurial Finance dation in the areas of local and wide area net- MKT-350 Retailing Management works and organizational connectivity. CBA-350 Family Business Management In their last year, CIS majors take the BUS-214 Advanced Business Law Management Information Systems course, CIS-272 End User Computing which focuses on the use and management of or information technology for the strategic and CIS-340 Electronic Commerce competitive advantage of an organization. This CBA-220 Minding Our Business is also a capstone course for all business majors MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource at Rider University. This course emphasizes the Management importance of integrating enterprise-wide or resources for maximum organizational effec- MGT-363 Management Skills tiveness.

One of these integrative experiential courses .3 CIS-200 Introduction to Programming . . .3 MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business CIS-386 Systems Analysis and Design . . . . .3 Consulting CIS-391 Database Management Systems . . .3 BUS-410 New Venture Planning Electives (CIS majors must take three courses from one of the COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS following two tracks) ...... 9 (18 Semester Hours) Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors at Track 1. Applications Development Rider prepare for careers as information CIS-272 End-User Computing resource managers. They develop expertise with CIS-300 Object-Oriented Programming various application development and network- CIS-350 Internet Applications ing tools, and discover how the effective use of Development information systems can create new business CIS-387 Systems Development Project opportunities in addition to solving existing CIS-395 Decision Support Systems business problems. CIS majors begin with an introductory computer course that is also Track 2. Networks and Telecommunications required of all business majors. This course CIS-265 Telecommunications introduces them to basic software such as CIS-340 Electronic Commerce Microsoft Office. After satisfactorily completing CIS-350 Internet Applications the introductory course, students may pursue Development the CIS major. CIS-400 Networks The required CIS core courses include Introduction to Programming, Database For graduation, the student must achieve an Management Systems, and Systems Analysis and overall GPA of 2.0 in the major, with no course Design. In addition, each CIS major will select grade less than C-. three courses in one of two concentration tracks. The Applications Development track enables students to concentrate on the develop-

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FINANCE Group B (18 Semester Hours) Two or three 300-400 level finance electives . .6-9 The finance program is designed to meet the The sum of credits from Groups A and B must needs of students who have a variety of career total 18. goals. In many types of jobs, it is essential that Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 or one understand the process of financial decision better in the major, with no course grade less making and the environment in which those than C-. In addition to the required courses, the decisions take place. To provide this under- following are recommended for those interested standing, the major combines a solid analytical in the career areas specified below: foundation with broad coverage on how the financial system operates. Investment Analysis: FIN-312 Investments and Programs of study are structured to benefit FIN-412 Investment Analysis and Portfolio students who will enter both finance and non- Management. finance careers. In addition, many individuals Corporate Financial Management: FIN-310 who have decided to pursue advanced profes- Capital Budgeting, FIN-311 Corporate sional degrees have found the finance program Financing Decisions, and FIN-330 Corporate to be quite valuable. In short, even if you are not Cash Management. certain whether your career will be in a tradi- Banking and Financial Markets: FIN-307 tional finance specialization, it is quite possible Financial Markets and Institutions and FIN-308 that finance courses will be very useful in your International Finance. personal and professional life. Computer Applications: FIN-315 Computerized There is considerable flexibility in arranging Financial Casework individual programs of study within the major. Insurance: FIN-340 Principles of Risk Students may choose a well-rounded exposure Management to the many facets of financial decision making. They may select courses in such areas as invest- Because the fields are related so closely to ment analysis, corporate financial management, finance, majors are encouraged to take advanced international finance, banking and financial courses in accounting, personal computer appli- markets, computerized financial analysis, real cations in business, and economics. estate, and insurance. SPECIAL DOUBLE MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES Group A The finance department believes that recogni- Three or four courses from the following list: tion and credit should be given to the significant ...... 9-12 amount of finance-related material that is FIN 307 Financial Markets and included in the programs for accounting and for Institutions actuarial science majors. As a result, students FIN-310 Capital Budgeting who are finance and accounting double majors FIN-311 Corporate Financing Decisions or finance and actuarial science double majors FIN-312 Investments can reduce the number of required finance courses from six to five. Details are available from the dean’s office or from the chairperson of the finance department.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT An average of C or better is required in the 18 (18 Semester Hours) semester credit hours required of the human Human resource management (HRM) profes- resource management major. Majors are sionals perform many vital business activities in encouraged to take MGT-492 Internship in organizations. As both private and public sector Human Resource Management as a business or organizations have become more concerned free elective. about such issues as legal compliance and ensuring employee work behaviors are aligned MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP with strategic objectives, the demand for well- (18 Semester Hours) trained HRM professionals has increased great- The manager’s job is an exciting and fast-paced ly. Practitioners in HRM are involved in a vari- one that requires the ability to make decisions ety of important, interesting, and challenging quickly and facilitate the work of others. The activities. They establish and implement policies management and leadership major gives stu- that affect such organizational functions as dents the knowledge and skills they need to recruitment, selection, training and develop- compete in a rapidly changing global market- ment, performance management, compensa- place. Firms of all sizes and in all fields need tion and benefits. Additionally, HRM profes- good managers who know how to motivate sub- sionals may be involved with human resource ordinates, manage teams, resolve conflicts, and planning, job design and developing and imple- lead by example. Businesses want new employ- menting strategy. HRM professionals also take ees who can handle themselves as subordinates, on responsibility for making sure that all aspects supervisors, and team members. Whether stu- of organizational operations are in full compli- dents are looking for a position with a medium ance with equal employment opportunity legis- to large organizations or thinking of starting lation and other relevant employment laws. Our companies of their own, the management and HRM major provides a strong foundation for leadership major provides the knowledge and successful careers in all of the above activities. skills they will need to be successful.

MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 Management ...... 3 MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3 MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations . .3 Four additional courses from the following list Four of the following courses, including at least are required for the major ...... 12 two of the first four listed ...... 12 MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management Management MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity MGT-316 Compensation Administration MGT-336 Career Management MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity MGT-346 Negotiation MGT-336 Career Management MGT-348 Small Business Management MGT-346 Negotiation MGT-375 International Management MGT-355 Team Management MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management and MGT-363 Management Skills Organizational Behavior MGT-375 International Management MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business MGT-441 Selected Topics in Human Resource Consulting Management MGT-490 Independent Study and Research MGT-490 Independent Study and Research

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An average grade of C or better is required in Internship in Human Resource Management as the 18 semester credit hours that are required a business or free elective. for the management and leadership major. Majors are encouraged to take MGT-491 MARKETING Internship in Management and Leadership as a (18 Semester Hours) business or free elective. The marketing major prepares students for a broad array of careers in such fields as sales, MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP AND retailing, promotion, distribution, customer HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DOU- service, marketing research, and others. Possible BLE MAJOR employment opportunities can be found with (30 semester hours) profit or nonprofit and public or private organ- Students may choose to double major in the izations marketing goods or services to con- department thereby gaining the leadership skills sumers, businesses, or other organizations. and the human resource background for their career pursuits. MKT-366 Marketing Research ...... 3 MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource MKT-460 Marketing Management Seminar . .3 Management ...... 3 MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations . .3 Four additional courses from the following list MGT-355 Team Management ...... 3 are required for the major ...... 12 MGT-363 Management Skills ...... 3 MKT-305 Social Issues in Marketing PLUS six of the following courses, including at MKT-310 Business to Business Marketing least two of the first four listed ...... 18 MKT-320 Consumer Behavior MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource MKT-330 International Marketing Management MKT-335 Advertising Principles MGT-316 Compensation Administration MKT-340 Personal Selling MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity MKT-350 Retailing Management MGT-336 Career Management MKT-406 Marketing Research Project MGT-346 Negotiation MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout MGT-348 Small Business Management MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy MGT-375 International Management MKT-440 Sales Management MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management and MKT-469 Selected Topics in Marketing Leadership or Students interested in retailing usually choose: MGT-441 Selected Topics in Human Resource MKT-320 Consumer Behavior, MKT-350 Management Retailing Management, and MKT-440 Sales MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business Management. Consulting Students interested in business-to-business MGT-490 Independent Study and Research marketing usually choose: MKT-310 Business- to-Business Marketing, MKT-340 Personal An average grade of C or better is required in Selling, and MKT-440 Sales Management. the 30 semester credit hours that are required Students interested in marketing research for the management and leadership and human usually choose: MKT-320 Consumer Behavior, resource management double major. Majors are MKT-366 Marketing Research, and MKT-406 encouraged to take either MGT-491 Internship Marketing Research Project. in Management and Leadership OR MGT-492

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Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 in List B: ONLY one of the four courses shown the major, with no course grade less than C-. below may be counted among the four required Majors are encouraged to take additional cours- courses: es offered by the marketing department to satis- IND-100 International Seminar on fy business and free elective requirements. Japanese Business Management (six credit hours for this course, MINOR FIELDS OF STUDY but three hours only permitted The College of Business Administration offers for International Business no minors for business students. However, busi- concentration), at Sanno ness students are permitted to take a minor in Institute for Management in one of several fields in liberal arts and science. Tokyo, Japan Students interested in such a program should BUS-485P Global Business Internship see the chairperson of the appropriate depart- IND-490 Independent Study in Global ment. Business CBA-315 International Business Study GLOBAL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION Tours The global business concentration is available to For further details concerning the global busi- any business administration student interested ness concentration, contact the director of glob- in acquiring increased competence in global al business programs. business and trade. This concentration requires at least four glob- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN al business electives selected from the following CHEMISTRY two lists (to be counted toward the student’s The program in chemistry, which is fully major, business, or free electives): accredited by the American Chemical Society, Any four courses from List A; or three from List prepares the student to cope with the rapidly A plus one course from List B increasing amount of chemical knowledge by being concept rather than fact oriented. It does List A: No more than two courses from any one so by laying a firm basis for the theoretical department may be counted toward the require- structure of chemistry, which includes atomic ments for a concentration in global business. and molecular structure, the energetics of ECO-305 International Trade and chemical processes, the dynamics of chemical Investment reactions, and the strategy of inorganic, organic, ECO-310 Economic Growth and and biochemical synthesis. Through its unique laboratory sequence, the Development program allows a student to encounter an ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems experimental problem in its entirety, developing ECO-355 Multinational Corporations synthetic and analytical techniques, as progress ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and is made toward its solution. In the laboratory, U.S. Business chemistry is approached as a unified discipline FIN-308 International Finance rather than stressing the differences of inorgan- MGT-375 International Management ic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry. MKT-330 International Marketing The chemistry major is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced study in chemistry, medicine, or dentistry, as well as for those who intend to assume a position of professional responsibility after graduation.

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Core Curriculum Biochemistry (42-45 semester hours) BCH-325 Biochemistry I ...... 3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Writing Mathematics ...... 3* MTH-210, Calculus I, II, III ...... 12 CMP-120 Expository Writing ...... 3 211, 212 CMP-125 Research Writing ...... 3 Foreign language (select one from Physics French, German, or Spanish): . . . .6 PHY-200 General Physics I ...... 3 PHY-200L General Physics I Lab ...... 1 Areas of Knowledge PHY-201 General Physics II ...... 3 (A list of courses is available from a CCS advi- PHY-201L General Physics II Lab ...... 1 sor.) Historical Perspective ...... 9 Advanced electives Artistic and Intellectual Perspective ...... 9 One course from the following list is required Contemporary Perspective ...... 9 for the major ...... 3 CHE-300 Introduction to Physical Organic *CMP-115 will be waived for students who Chemistry attain a 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a CHE-320 Polymer Chemistry specified qualifying score on the English CHE-415 Special Topics in Chemistry Department Placement Test. At least two years of German or Russian are strongly recommended. Requirements for the Major Chemistry majors may elect up to 12 credit (66 semester hours) hours of Independent Research and Study. Chemistry In the senior year, chemistry majors are CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry ...... 3 required to take the Chemistry Advanced Test of CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab . . . . .1 the Graduate Record Examination. Scores must CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems . .3 be submitted to the department chairperson. CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Lab ...... 1 Additional electives are also required to make CHE-205 Experimental Chemistry I ...... 2 a total of 120 credits. CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II ...... 3 BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN LIBERAL CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Lab ...... 1 STUDIES CHE-301, Experimental Chemistry II, III, IV . .6 This degree program enables students, through 302, 304 a variety of learning experiences, to consider life CHE-305 Chemical Thermodynamics ...... 3 in the contemporary world. The curriculum CHE-306 Quantum Chemistry ...... 3 provides for development of writing, speaking, CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry ...... 3 quantitative, and critical thinking skills and CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Lab ...... 1 exposes students to bodies of knowledge shared CHE-315 Inorganic Chemistry ...... 3 by educated persons. Offered for adult students CHE-400 Chemical Bonding ...... 3 enrolled in CCS, the program provides an opportunity for students to share common learning experiences and to develop personal plans of study for career advancement, personal growth, and graduate study.

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The program consists of five major learning selecting courses for the areas of knowledge to areas: ensure that courses chosen meet the require- Liberal studies core ...... 6 ments. The areas include: Basic core ...... 15-16 The Historical Perspective ...... 9 Areas of knowledge ...... 33-35 To comprehend the contemporary world, one Concentration ...... 36 must appreciate that it is the result of historical Free electives ...... 28-30 evolution and that this process of change con- tinues today. Our society should not be under- A candidate for graduation must complete a stood as rigid or absolute but as part of a histor- minimum of 120 credits. Of the required 120 ical continuum. credits, 36 must be in upper-level courses, as The Artistic and Intellectual Perspective . . . . .9 determined by the respective departments, This area recognizes that intellectual creativity is including three credits from the liberal studies an ability that is unique to humans. People, core and 18 from the concentration. A maxi- alone, have produced works of art and devel- mum of 30 credits from outside the arts and sci- oped systematic bodies of thought. Thus, to ences may be presented for graduation. understand people is to know them in this spe- The liberal studies core consists of two cours- cial role. es. The first permits students to examine the lib- The Contemporary Perspective ...... 9 eral arts in the historical perspective. This To understand daily lives in the modern world, course considers the structure of knowledge and one must understand the dynamics of modern liberal education as it evolved historically and society and the forces that influence the course surveys the different ways of knowing. The sec- of living and working in the world. ond, taken during the final two semesters prior The Natural World ...... 6-8 to graduation, encourages students to examine a This area represents a recognition of the impact variable set of permanent problems in human- of the natural world on life and on human istic debate and learning related to the behavior and examines the impact of a techno- University Theme, emphasizing the nature of logical society on the natural world. critical thinking. Through a seminar approach, the course provides an opportunity for students The six concentrations are multidisciplinary to relate the humanistic values of the liberal tra- and acknowledge the personal interests and pro- dition to the ever-changing society in which fessional objectives of adult students. In addi- they live. tion, to accommodate needs and interests not The basic core is designed to assist students in served by one of the concentration areas, stu- the development of writing, speaking, comput- dents may propose concentrations of individual ing, and quantitative skills. The quantitative design. These proposals must be approved by skills requirement can be met by successfully the dean of CCS and a faculty committee on completing one course in college-level mathe- individual study. In meeting the concentration matics, or statistics. requirements, three disciplines must be repre- The areas of knowledge provide exposure to sented in the concentration selected and stu- four broad areas of knowledge, and students dents must complete 21 liberal arts and science select two or three courses from each of the four credits. Further, a minimum of 18 credits must areas. At least two disciplines must be represent- be upper-level courses and upper-level courses ed in each area. No more than three courses must be included in two of the concentration from any one discipline may be used to meet the disciplines. Any concentration plan must be areas of knowledge requirement. Students are approved by a CCS advisor. urged to consult with their advisors before

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Areas of Concentration Global Studies

Humanities General American studies (213, 225, 226, 227, 228, 310, INT-210 International Dimensions of an 312, 400, 401), English literature and writing, Integrated World ...... 3 fine arts, foreign languages and literatures, gender studies (300, 310, [see CCS advisor], 313, Foreign language and culture 315 [see CCS advisor], law and justice (204, 395, Foreign Language ...... 0-6 [see CCS advisor]), philosophy. (if foreign language is included, must take six credits) Social Science American studies (210, 211, 212, 250, 304, 305, Culture ...... 6-12 311), communication (100, 201, 205, 301, 302, (must take at least six credits) 390, 391, 392, 393), economics, gender studies FRE-311 French Culture (200, 310 [see CCS advisor], 311, 312, 315 [see GER-310 German Culture CCS advisor], 350, 400), history, law and justice LIT-330 Russian Culture (304, 308, 365, 395 [see CCS advisor]), multi- PHL-207 Asian Philosophy cultural studies (100), political science, psychol- SPA-310 Spanish Culture and Civilization ogy (except 335, 336), sociology. SPA-311 Latin American/Latino Culture Electives selected from the following courses Applied Social Science Communication, law and justice (150, 305, 308, ...... 21 310, 355, 395 [see CCS advisor]), political science (100 or 102, 200, 325, 326, 327, 328, 335, History 360, 415), psychology (except 335, 336), sociol- HIS-275 Italy from the Middle Ages to ogy, social work, business studies. Students the Present interested in business studies must take ECO- HIS-281 The Modern Middle East 200, ECO-201, ACC-210, MGT-201, MKT-200, HIS-282 Colonial Latin America and FIN-300. Additional business electives may HIS-283 Modern Latin America be taken in the following disciplines: account- HIS-284 Caribbean History ing, business policy and environment, comput- HIS-285 Traditional China and Japan er information systems, economics (ECO-325, HIS-286 Modern East Asia 335, 345, 350, 355), finance, health administra- HIS-287 China in Revolution tion, management and leadership, or marketing. HIS-288 African History Credits outside the liberal arts and sciences may HIS-313 Modern European not exceed 30. Intellectual History HIS-339 Women of East Asia HIS-350 20th Century Europe

Literature ENG-211 Major British Authors ENG-347 20th Century British Literature LIT-250 Masterworks of World Literature I LIT-251 Masterworks of World Literature II

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LIT-310 Russian Literature from 988-1850 MUS/THE The Arts Abroad LIT-311 Russian Literature from 312 1850-1917 POL-245 Cities, Symbols and Political LIT-312 20th Century Russian Literature Culture Other travel courses as LIT-313 Contemporary Russian approved Literature Additional foreign language and culture courses LIT-315 Tolstoy from above. LIT-317 Dostoevsky LIT-322 German Literature in English Law And Justice Translation Includes courses in each of the following cate- LIT-340 Hispanic Literature in English gories: Translation A. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Law, Legal LIT-370 European Short Novel Issues and Institutions ...... 18 At least six courses must be taken from among Socio-political the following disciplines. A minimum of three COM-393 International Communication disciplines must be represented. POL-215 Global Politics POL-218 The Pacific Rim in the 21st Business Policy Century BUS-210 Introduction to Law: Contracts POL-255 European Politics BUS-211 Commercial Law POL-315 Global Issues BUS-214 Advanced Business Law POL-320 Politics of the Middle East BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment of POL-365 Third World Politics Business SOC-341 Developing Societies BUS-444 Selected Topics in Business Policy and Environment International Business (no more than 12 credits from International Communication Business) COM-301 Communication Law

ECO-305 International Trade and History Investment HIS-301 Constitutional History ECO-310 Economic Growth and Development Law and Justice ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems LAW-140 Introductory Seminar in Law and ECO-355 Economics of the Public Sector Justice ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy LAW-150 Introduction to Forensics and U.S. Business LAW-204 Law, Literature and Film in FIN-308 International Finance America MGT-375 International Management LAW-304 Women and Law MKT-330 International Marketing LAW-305 Trial Advocacy LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience International Travel Opportunities LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice HIS-275 Italy from the Middle Ages to the LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution Present LAW-310 Cyberspace Law and Policy IND-210 Global Encounters: A Cultural LAW-355 Sports and the Law Experience by Travel LAW-365 Rights of the Accused

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LAW-395 Special Topics in Law and Justice Law LAW-405 Crime and Justice in the Media LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution LAW-450 Law and Justice Senior Seminar LAW-490 Independent Research and Study Management and Human Resources LAW-491 Law and Justice Internship MGT-305 Introduction to Labor Relations LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice Philosophy Management and Human Resources PHL-115 Ethics MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human PHL-202 Social Philosophy Resource Management PHL-203 Business Ethics PHL-255 American Ethics Philosophy PHL-360 Contemporary Ethics PHL-303 Philosophy of Law Political Science Political Science POL-235 Race and Ethnicity in American POL-300 U.S. Constitutional Law Politics POL-301 Civil Liberties in the United POL-325 Public Administration States POL-326 Power in American Politics POL-360 Politics of the Criminal Justice POL-328 Environmental Policy System POL-335 Urban Politics POL-361 The Judicial Process Psychology Psychology PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology PSY-279 Psychology and Law Sociology Sociology SOC-205 Families SOC-216 Youth and Crime SOC-206 Deviance and Crime SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession SOC-207 Racial and Ethnic Relations SOC-319 Criminal Justice and Corrections SOC-308 Cities and Suburbs SOC-340 Power and Politics B. Law Related Courses ...... 12 SOC-350 Social Policy Four courses to be selected from among the following disciplines. At least two disciplines must C. Theory/Application ...... 3 be represented. Students may choose two addi- One of the following: tional courses from category A instead of cate- LAW-305 Trial Advocacy (recommended) gory B, if they wish. LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice Communication LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution COM-251 Interpersonal Communication LAW-491 Law and Justice Internship (rec COM-252 Intercultural Communication ommended) COM-302 Communication Ethics One additional course from COM-322 Argumentation and Debate category A.

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D. Law and Justice Senior Courses ...... 3 MAR-340 Coastal Processes and One of the following: Environments LAW-450 Law and Justice Senior Seminar BIO-350 General Ecology LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry MAR-410 Physical Oceanography At least 18 credits overall must be upper level. CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Each course may only be used to fulfill one Systems and Lab requirement. and 123L Additional courses may be needed as prereq- PHY-101 Principles of Physics II and Lab uisites for courses in the concentration. They and 101L may be used to fulfill other requirements in the BIO-320 Marine Botany degree program. BIO-325 Marine Vertebrates BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Invertebrates NATURAL SCIENCE Includes courses in the following disciplines: In addition to the above requirements, students biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geological and choosing this concentration are required to take marine sciences, physics, psychology (335, 336, the following courses to complete the natural 365). world requirement or as a free elective.

Marine Ecological Emphasis Within The BIO-115 Principles of Biology I ...... 4 Natural Science Concentration MAR-120 Oceanography ...... 3 Includes the following courses (* upper level) GEO-113 Environmental Geology ...... 3 GEO-100 Physical Geology and 102L ...... and Lab ...... 4 Students in the School of Education are ENV-200 Statistics in the Natural Sciences . .4 required to complete the concentration MAR-225, Introduction to Field Marine described above plus: Science ...... 4* 227, 228, or 229 BIO-115 Principles of Biology I ...... 4 MAR-380 Independent Marine Science MAR-120 Oceanography ...... 3 Field Study ...... 3* Math elective required by the School BIO-270 Introduction to Marine Biology .4* of Education ...... 4 MAR-401 Marine Ecology ...... 3-4* CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry and Lab . .4 Please note: Most of the courses offered in and 121L marine ecology are offered during the day only. PHY-100 Principles of Physics and Lab . . . .4 and 100L In meeting the concentration requirements, three disciplines must be represented, and stu- Elective courses (7-8 credits including mini- dents must complete a minimum of 21 liberal mum of 4 upper-level credits) ...... 7-8 arts and science credits. Further, a minimum of six upper-level courses (18 credits) are required, MAR-225, Introduction to Field Marine selected from two disciplines in the concentra- Science tion. Any concentration plan must be approved 227, 228, or 229 (other than above) by a CCS advisor. GEO-293 or 294 . .Sedimentary Environments MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography

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Free Electives ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN GENERAL Free electives may be taken in any department, STUDIES subject to the program limit of 30 credits from Many people seek further education in general outside the arts and sciences. studies. Some are seeking a broad background prior to specialization; others desire two years of ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN BUSINESS liberal education to serve as a capstone to their ADMINISTRATION formal education. This 60-credit program has This 60-credit program was developed to meet been designed to provide both breadth and suf- the needs of students for an abbreviated profes- ficient depth in the liberal arts at the associate sional curriculum. This curriculum is fully degree level. transferable to the Bachelor of Science in Students whose long-range goal is a bache- Business Administration degree program. lor’s degree should consult an advisor in Continuing Studies to determine the transfer- Business core ability of this program to one of the baccalaure- CIS-185 Introduction to Computing ...... 3 ate degrees offered by Rider. ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 ACC-220 Managerial Uses of Accounting . . .3 Basic core MSD-105 Quantitative Methods for Business I (same as B.A. in Liberal Studies) ...... 3 CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Writing MSD-200, Statistical Methods I, II ...... 6 ...... 3* 201 CMP-120 Expository Writing ...... 3 ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics . . .3 CMP-125 Research Writing ...... 3 ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 COM-104 Speech Communication ...... 3 Math skills……...... 3-4 Nonbusiness core Information technology ...... 3 CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Writing ...... 3** Areas of knowledge CMP-120 Expository Writing ...... 3 (A list of possible courses is available from a CMP-125 Research Writing ...... 3 Continuing Studies advisor) COM-290 Professional and Strategic Speech .3 Historical Perspective ...... 6 Artistic and Intellectual Humanities electives ...... 6 Perspective ...... 6 Science electives ...... 6 Contemporary Perspective ...... 6 Social science electives ...... 6 Natural World… ...... 6-8 Liberal arts electives ...... 6 Free electives*** ...... 3 Liberal studies core LIB-200 Liberal Arts: Introduction to Liberal **CMP-115 will be waived for students who Studies ...... 3 attain 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a Emphasis……… ...... 15 specified qualifying score on the English Free electives**… ...... 3-6 Department Placement Test. ***Students planning to take business administration courses to satisfy these electives are limited to 100- and 200-level courses. See free electives at the end of this chapter.

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*CMP-115 will be waived for students who History attain 530 or above on the verbal SAT or a Law and Justice (selected courses) specified qualifying score on the English Multicultural Studies Department Placement Test. Political Science Psychology **Students planning to take business admin- Sociology istration courses to satisfy these electives are Social Work limited to 100- and 200-level courses. See Gender Studies free electives at the end of this chapter. Free Electives Electives Free elective hours may be taken in any department, provided the student meets the requirements imposed by the department offering the Business Electives Accounting course. Business Policy and Environment Computer Information Systems Post Baccalaureate Economics Premedical, Predental, Finance Management and Human Resources Preveterinary Studies Management Sciences Marketing Since admission requirements vary among institutions, students interested in medical, den- Liberal Arts and Science Electives tal or veterinary school need to determine Humanities which prerequisites they need. Rider University American Studies (213, 225, 226, 310, 312, offers post baccalaureate studies for these pro- 400, 401) grams through the College of Continuing Fine Arts Studies. English Literature and Writing Eligibility for status as a post baccalaureate stu- Foreign Languages and Literatures dent requires the following criteria: Law and Justice (selected courses) •A baccalaureate degree from an accredited Philosophy college or university. •A 3.0 GPA in all completed undergraduate Natural Sciences work. Biochemistry Prior to enrolling, students are required to Biology complete a post baccalaureate premedical, pre- Chemistry dental, preveterinary studies application form Geological and Marine Sciences and submit official transcripts from all higher Physics education institutions attended. Applications will be reviewed and approved Mathematics by the College of Continuing Studies and the Chair of the Post Baccalaureate Studies Social Sciences Committee. American Studies (210, 211, 212, 250, 304, An application is available on the College of 305, 311) Continuing Studies Web site www.rider.edu/ccs. Communication

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Public Relations (3) a 2.5 GPA in all undergraduate work or evidence of acceptable public relations experience. Certificate Program This program is available only to students enrolled in CCS. The Public Relations Certificate is designed for students who have or are pursuing a baccalaure- PROGRAM COMPLETION AND ate degree and wish to specialize in the area of CERTIFICATION public relations. The 24-credit program Students with a baccalaureate degree will receive includes courses in writing for the media, publi- their certificates after successfully completing cation design, speech communication, as well as the eight required courses. Students without a other areas of public relations. Upon comple- baccalaureate degree will receive their certifi- tion of the program, students with a baccalaure- cates after completing the eight required cours- ate degree receive an official Public Relations es and the baccalaureate degree. The notation Certificate. Public Relations Certificate will appear on the student’s Rider transcript when the certificate is Eight required courses ...... 24 awarded. Students leaving CCS for any other COM-102 Writing for the Media I Rider undergraduate program before earning COM-104 Speech Communication the certificate will not be eligible for the certifi- or 290 Professional and Strategic cate. Speech COM-202 Writing for the Media II COM-212 Publication Design Admission to Degree Programs COM-240 Public Relations COM-316 Feature Writing Students seeking admission to degree programs COM-341 Publicity Methods in and students enrolling on a nondegree basis Organizations meet different requirements and follow differ- COM-440 Cases and Campaigns in Public ent procedures. Relations Admission Requirements A grade of C+ or better in each course is required for the certificate. A minimum of six of Applicants for admission to a degree program the required courses must be taken at Rider. who have attended another college must submit an official transcript from each college they ADMISSION attended. Candidates for admission to the Public All students applying for a degree program Relations Certificate Program must complete a are required to submit a high school transcript special CCS application form and send it to CCS unless they have already completed 30 credits at with supporting transcripts from all colleges the college level. attended. The application will be reviewed and A student applying for admission within one approved by CCS and the communication year of high school graduation must submit department. Minimum admissions require- official results of either the Scholastic Aptitude ments are: (1) a baccalaureate degree or be a Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). The candidate for a baccalaureate degree (usually at results may be sent directly to Rider by the Rider); (2) junior standing or beyond (may take College Entrance Examination Board or ACT or some courses before admission to the program); on an official high school transcript.

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Ordinarily, a candidate for admission to a International Students degree program must present 16 acceptable units of academic work at the secondary school To apply for admission, international students level (or equivalent), including four units in must complete the international undergraduate English. The remaining 12 units should be application form and submit it along with a $40 selected from academic areas that include for- (US) application fee to the office of undergrad- eign languages, science, mathematics, social sci- uate admissions. Transcripts from all secondary ence, and humanities. A minimum of three and post-secondary schools attended must be units of mathematics (algebra, geometry, or submitted including an English translation and algebra II) on the secondary school level or evaluation of courses completed and grades equivalent is required for students wishing to received. enter a degree program in business administra- The TOEFL examination is required of all tion, math or science. international applicants whose native language A student who does not meet the above is not English. requirements may enroll with permission in Students for whom English is their native lan- CCS as a non-matriculated student to make up guage must submit scores received from the SAT deficiencies before applying for admission as a or ACT examination. degree candidate. A notarized financial resource statement or Students who have earned an equivalency notarized bank statement is required to demon- diploma without completing high school strate the student’s ability to pay the total cost of should meet with an advisor in CCS. attendance. No admission test is required. However, academic advisors may recommend placement tests in specific subject areas. Transfer Students

Qualified applicants will be accepted on transfer Application Procedures from other accredited colleges. Credit toward a degree will be granted for previous work that is Applications for admission to degree programs, applicable to the curriculum to be pursued at including supporting documents, must be sub- Rider, provided it is of at least C quality. mitted to the office of undergraduate admis- However, grades from another college will not sions, accompanied by a $40 nonrefundable be counted as part of a student's grade point application fee. average at Rider. Credits that are more than 10 Applications should be submitted at least one years old are subject to reevaluation. month before the beginning of the semester in Some courses in the business administration which the applicant wishes to enter as a degree curriculum are required at the junior or senior candidate. If an application has not been level. If such courses were taken at a lower level, processed by the beginning of that semester, the they must be validated before transfer credit can applicant may register in CCS as a non-matric- be granted. Methods of validation differ from ulated student without affecting his or her department to department and from course to application for admission as a degree candidate. course. Typical methods of validation include Students may enter at the beginning of any examination and successful completion of a semester. specified advanced level course. Specific validation procedures should be discussed with a CCS advisor.

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A student transferring from an accredited Nondegree Opportunity two-year institution may receive up to 60 credits, provided these credits are compatible with The College of Continuing Studies provides Rider degree requirements. learning opportunities for students who may Students transferring from a four-year insti- not be seeking a degree but who wish to contin- tution may transfer up to 90 credits (maximum ue their formal educational experiences for per- 75 in business). sonal enrichment or professional advancement. All transfer students seeking either an associ- Academic advisors are available in CCS to assist ate or a bachelor’s degree must complete their students in planning programs of study appro- last 30 semester hours at Rider. In addition, can- priate to their educational goals. didates for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must complete a total of 45 ENROLLMENT OF NONDEGREE STUDENTS semester hours at Rider, including the last 30 To enroll in CCS as a nondegree student, an semester hours. individual must have a high school diploma or Students who have been dismissed from equivalent. another institution may not apply for admission Nondegree students may enroll for credit in to degree programs until one year after the date courses for which they meet course prerequi- of dismissal. Falsification or concealment of a sites and applicable academic standards. These student's previous record will be deemed suffi- credits will be recorded on a certified transcript cient basis for summary dismissal. but will be applicable to a degree only if the student becomes a degree candidate and the cours- Readmission to Degree es are applicable to the degree. Candidacy Nondegree students also may choose to audit credit courses. They may attend classes, and Degree candidates who have been absent for one with the permission of the instructor, partici- semester or more must apply for readmission pate in class activities and complete the assign- through CCS. Those who have not attended ments. Auditors do not receive grades or credit within the past two years also must pay a $30 and may only register to audit if seats are avail- nonrefundable fee. able. Further information is on page 123. Degree candidates who attend other colleges during their absence from Rider are required to APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR have transcripts from each college attended sent NONDEGREE STUDENTS to CCS. Nondegree students who want to enroll in regu- Students absent for more than one year, larly scheduled courses must submit an applica- except for a military leave of absence, must fol- tion form to the office of undergraduate admis- low degree requirements in effect at the time of sion. A $40 nonrefundable fee must accompany readmission. this application if the student is enrolling in Students returning as degree candidates after CCS for the first time. more than 10 years should consult an academic Nondegree students enrolling for credit are advisor about re-evaluation of their credits. strongly encouraged to submit transcripts of Students dismissed from another college high school and/or college work to facilitate within the past year are not normally allowed to advising and course planning. Students who enroll at Rider. Students who have been dis- already have a bachelor's degree are urged to missed and who wish to attend Rider must submit proof of the degree to establish eligibili- secure the approval of a CCS advisor. ty for upper-level courses.

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Students who are degree candidates at other Audit colleges and who want to take upper-level business courses at Rider must submit proof of jun- Students who want to attend classes without ior standing. Students planning to transfer taking examinations or receiving grades may Rider credits to a degree program elsewhere audit courses when class space allows. should check the acceptability of these credits Transcripts will record an audit with the nota- with their home institutions. tion of X. The extent to which an auditor may take part Changing to Degree Candidacy in a course’s activities is determined by the stu- (Matriculation) dent and the instructor. In addition to the audit fee, students auditing a course carrying separate Non-matriculated students interested in degree fees must pay all such required fees. candidacy should consult an academic advisor Students who want to enroll as auditors in CCS before applying for admission to a should apply and register in the CCS office dur- degree program. An applicant for matriculation ing the scheduled evenings of the first week of must have at least a 2.0 average at Rider and class. Students who register on an audit basis meet the admissions requirements as described may not change from audit to credit during a for degree candidates. (Specific majors may semester. However, a student who has audited a require a higher grade point average.) course may take that same course for credit in a When students qualify for matriculation, they later semester at full tuition. Students originally will receive credit toward their degrees for all registered for credit may change to audit status applicable courses previously completed satis- during the first two weeks of the fall or spring factorily at Rider and at other accredited col- semesters. leges. Students are bound by the degree require- Changing from credit to audit during special ments in effect at the time of matriculation. sessions will be permitted within time limits Students who have earned more than 21 cred- proportional to the time limits of a regular its at Rider as nondegree candidates may be semester. asked to explain their educational goals and, if Rider alumni who want to audit courses appropriate, to matriculate. should contact the director of alumni relations, 609-896-5340. Academic Skills Courses Credit by Nontraditional Students who want to update or improve their Means mathematical skills may enroll in one of the mathematics review courses. These courses are Credit earned for college-level knowledge designed for students who want to refresh their obtained through means other than traditional basic skills before enrolling in credit courses or classroom work at an accredited college may be who need to make up deficiencies before apply- considered for transfer. Students should consult ing for admission as degree candidates. There with a CCS advisor to discuss the transferability are no prerequisites for these courses and no of nontraditional credit. credit is awarded. Descriptions of these courses can be found in the Noncredit Studies section at the end of the Undergraduate Course Descriptions.

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NON-TRADITIONAL TRANSFER Tuition and Fees CREDITS INCLUDE: •College Level Examination (CLEP) credits Part-time Students •Advanced Placement credits (up to 9 credits) CCS students pay a per credit fee of $350 for one •Formal military credits which meet Rider through 11 credits and then the comprehensive standards and procedures fee if taking more than 11 credit hours. •DANTES Subject Standardized Test which meet credit recommendations established by Full-time Students the American Council on Education The comprehensive tuition fee covers a normal •Validation or assessment of specific courses academic load between 12 and 17 credit hours approved by a Rider faculty member per semester. Students are charged $350 per credit hour in excess of the 17 credit hours. The Old Credits Policy comprehensive tuition fee does not include audit and non-credit courses. Any questions The academic record of a student returning to should be directed to the bursar’s office, 609- Rider after an absence of 10 years or more will 896-5020. be re-evaluated to determine the applicability of old courses to present requirements. Grades EXPENSES earned in courses taken 10 years or more before Typical CCS expenses for the 2004-2005 aca- returning will not be counted in the student's demic year are estimated as follows: present grade point average. Old courses that are judged applicable to current degree pro- Tuition for Part-Time Students grams will be used to meet degree requirements. Tuition per credit (up to 11 credits) . . . . .$350 Technology Fee for course ...... $35 Independent Research and Tuition for Full-time Matriculated Students Study Full-time comprehensive tuition fall and spring semesters ...... $21,820 Independent Research and Study are designed for CCS students who wish to conduct projects Other Fees on either a business or liberal arts topic outside Application fee ...... $40 the traditional curriculum, such as interdiscipli- Audit fee (credit courses only) ...... $170 nary projects, extension of previous work, and Readmission fee for students not attending for topics not covered in regular course offerings. the past two calendar years To be eligible for an Independent Research and (nonrefundable) ...... $30 Study, a student must be a junior or a senior in I.D. card replacement fee ...... $30 good academic standing. Students should con- Student insurance (per academic year) .$190** sult with a CCS advisor for approval. Refer to Deferred payment fee ...... $25 page 29 for more information Independent Late registration fee ...... $50 Research and Study in business or page 62 for Late Payment Fee Deferred Plan ...... $25 Independent Research and Study in liberal arts. Enrollment Re-instatement fee ...... $100 Dishonored check fee, first time* ...... $30 Dishonored check fee, after first time . . . . .$50

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*Returned checks that have not been Deferred Payment Plan redeemed or made good by the due date will be assessed the late registration fee in addi- Students may subscribe to the deferred payment tion to the dishonored check fee. plan that provides for three equal payments for **Subject to change based on market quotes. the fall and spring semesters on the following basis: The fees and charges set forth herein are subject to adjustment at any time. Questions At registration ...... 1/3 regarding rates and fees should be directed to October 15 (Fall) and March 15 (Spring) . .1/3 the bursar's office, 609-896-5020. November 15 (Fall) and April 15 (Spring) .1/3

Terms of Payment A $25 deferred payment fee will be added to the student's account payable at registration. Any Tuition, fees, and charges for room and board student who fails to make payment on or before are due and payable in two installments: August the due dates will be charged a late fee of $25 12, 2004 for fall 2004 and January 4, 2005 for and will be considered ineligible for further par- spring 2005. Students should mail their pay- ticipation in the deferred payment plan. There is ments to be received by these due dates. no deferred payment plan for summer session. Payments may be made by check, cash, VISA or MasterCard, in person or by mail to: Financial Obligations Cashier’s Office, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648- Students can meet their financial obligations to 3099. the University by paying their account balances Checks should be made payable to RIDER in full or enrolling in an approved deferred pay- UNIVERSITY. International students should ment plan. Inquiries about account balances make payments in U.S. dollars. The student’s and payment options should be directed to the name and social security number should be bursar’s office in the Bart Luedeke Center, 609- included on the check. 896-5020. Students are asked to carefully consider the Students must also be in good financial stand- published payment deadlines. Prompt payment ing with all organizations with which Rider has of student account balances ensures students declared an official relationship, such as the keep the classes they selected in advance regis- New Jersey Higher Education Assistance tration, and their advance housing assignments. Authority in order to be officially registered. Balances unpaid after the deadlines or paid with Students with unmet obligations are not con- checks returned by the student’s bank will result sidered to have valid registrations. They may be in courses and housing reservations being can- prevented from attending classes, receiving celled, so please be aware of the deadlines. transcripts, participating in advance registration for upcoming semesters, and under certain conditions, from graduating. Liability for tuition costs will not be waived unless the student officially drops or withdraws from the course(s) for which he or she registered (see Refunds, below).

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Refunds Financial Aid

The refund policy applies to tuition and audit Students in CCS who are degree candidates, fees for regularly scheduled semester-long may be eligible for financial assistance from fed- courses. All other fees are nonrefundable. eral and other sources. They are encouraged to Students who wish to withdraw from a course consult a CCS advisor for general information or courses must file the official withdrawal form or to contact the office of student financial serv- in the CCS office. A student who fails to with- ices for specific information, 609-896-5360. draw officially waives the right of consideration CCS has information available about finan- for any refund. All refunds based upon the official aid resources for adult students. CCS stu- cial withdrawal date and not the last class dents are welcome to examine this material in attended will be made in accordance with the the CCS office. following schedule for the fall and spring semes- Full-time students should also consult the ters: office of student financial services for information regarding possible sources of financial aid. Prior to the official opening of classes . . .100% During the first week of any semester . . . .80% Pell Grants During the second week of any semester . .60% Students who are degree candidates may be eli- During the third week of any semester . . .40% gible for a Pell Grant. To apply, students must During the fourth week of any semester . .25% complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application forms are No refunds are made for withdrawals after the available in the office of student financial serv- fourth week of any semester. ices and from CCS.

Full-time CCS students who withdraw from Stafford Loans courses during the two-week add/drop period, All states provide student loans, through local revising their course load to less than 12 credits banks, to degree candidates who are enrolled for will be billed at the per credit hour CCS tuition at least six semester hours of credit. Information rate. No adjustments will be made for courses about such loans may be obtained from the dropped after the add/drop period. office of student financial services. Budgetary commitments require strict adherence to the policy regarding refunds. Appeals Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarships due to extenuating circumstances should be The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation and directed to the dean of CCS. Rider University have established a fund to pro- Refund policies for summer sessions may be vide scholarships for mature second-career found in the summer session catalog. women. Women, age 25 or older, who have completed at least half of a baccalaureate degree program, are eligible to apply for partial tuition assistance. Applicants may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Application forms are available from CCS. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of clarity of career goals, financial need and academic record.

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Maida Scholarship Opportunities for High School Two scholarships are awarded annually to newly admitted CCS degree candidates. Students must Students have previously completed a minimum of 12 credits either at Rider or in transfer, with a min- Academically talented 11th- and 12th-grade imum cumulative 2.5 GPA to be eligible to high school students who are interested in tak- apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or per- ing college courses and enriching their academ- manent residents. Scholarships, which are ic backgrounds may take appropriate courses at renewable for a maximum of three years in each Rider University. class standing, are awarded on the basis of To apply, students should submit a special demonstrated financial need and academic application form (available from the office of record. First consideration given to Mercer admissions), a high school transcript, and a let- County residents. ter of recommendation from their high school guidance counselor to the office of admissions. Phyllis K. Snyder Memorial Scholarship After approval for enrollment, students should This scholarship is for CCS part-time mature contact CCS to determine appropriate courses female students pursuing a degree in business and enrollment procedures. administration. Women, age 30 or older, raising a family while attending college and maintain- Registration ing a 2.5 overall GPA are eligible to apply. The scholarship is based on financial need as well as Registration merit. Applications are available at the CCS Registration allows students to select courses for office. fall, spring, and summer sessions. The roster of undergraduate day and evening courses to be Transfer Scholarships offered is available in the CCS office prior to Rider offers Transfer Scholarships of up to registration and should be used for schedule $5,000 each for matriculated students transfer- planning. Advisors are available to answer ques- ring to Rider with an A.A. degree and a 3.5 grade tions concerning courses and scheduling. point average or better. The scholarship is Dates for registration can be found in the cal- renewed each year provided the student main- endar at the beginning of this chapter. tains full-time status with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Contact the office of student Late Registration financial services for further information. Students who have not completed registration (including clearance with the bursar's and registrar's offices) during the registration period will be charged a late fee. Registration periods are published in this chapter. Students may register on a late fee basis during the first week of the schedule change period.

Audit Registration Students who want to audit a course should consult the calendar at the beginning of this chapter.

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For University Academic Graduation Upon recommendation of the faculty, degree Policies and Procedures, see candidates who complete the required program page 266. and have at least a 2.0 grade point average may be granted the degree appropriate to their program. In addition, specified grade point require- Honors and Awards ments for certain majors must be met. Graduation with distinction depends upon meeting all requirements and attaining a high Dean's List scholastic average. Baccalaureate degrees with The Dean’s List is prepared at the end of the fall distinction include cum laude (3.25-3.49), and spring semesters to recognize matriculated magna cum laude (3.5-3.74), and summa cum students who have earned academic honors. To laude (3.75-4.0). be eligible for the Dean’s List, a matriculated All graduates are invited to participate in the student must have no grade lower than C and commencement exercises. Students who are must achieve the grade point average indicated unable to attend are asked to notify the dean of below for the number of credits earned in a CCS. given semester. At the beginning of each semester, prospec- 6-8 credits 3.5 tive graduates must file with the dean their for- 9-11 credits 3.33 mal intention to complete the requirements for 12 or more credits 3.25 graduation during that semester. Students are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for Andrew J. Rider Scholars graduation and certification. Fifty outstanding students are commended for scholastic excellence at Rider’s annual Founder’s Day Convocation honoring Andrew Jackson Rider. These scholars–four seniors, three jun- Student Services Information iors, and three sophomores from each of the educational units: Business Administration, ACADEMIC ADVISING Continuing Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of Continuing Studies has a staff of Education, and Westminster Choir College–are advisors available to assist students with their selected on the basis of their academic achieve- academic planning. Upon entering CCS, each ment. student is assigned an advisor who will discuss selection of courses, academic programs, degree College of Continuing Studies Citation for requirements and concerns related to academic Achievement work. Advisors are available Monday through The College of Continuing Studies presents Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday, annual Citations for Achievement in recogni- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the fall and spring tion of the special strengths and accomplish- semesters. When Weekend College is in session, ments of adult students. Given each spring at an advisor is available on Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m., the awards day ceremony, the citations are based and on Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Advisors on such factors as outstanding community serv- also are available in the summer months. ice, professional achievement, pursuit of educa- Prospective students with questions about tion in the face of unusual difficulties or handi- Rider University and desiring a transcript eval- caps, and general overall ability. uation are welcome to make an appointment

128 westminster choir college with an academic advisor. An evaluation of Westminster Choir College transfer credits can be obtained at no obligation to the prospective student. Advisors are avail- Westminster Choir College of Rider University able during regular office hours. is a professional college of music located on a 23-acre campus in Princeton, NJ, seven miles DISABLED STUDENTS north of Rider’s Lawrenceville campus. Here, a Rider attempts to meet the needs of students Bachelor of Music degree is offered with majors with disabilities by providing special services in sacred music, music education, theory/com- such as locating volunteers or paid position, and in voice, organ, or piano perform- assistants/attendants; providing elevator keys; ance. A Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is also assisting in locating readers for blind students; offered for those who prefer a broader liberal approving parking permits for the disabled, if arts component within a professional school needed; providing information counseling; context. authorizing special scheduling; recommending Choral music performance lies at the heart of campus architectural adjustments; and serving the Westminster program, which involves daily as liaison between faculty, staff, students, and choir rehearsals and required voice study for all counselors. its students. Preparation and performance of the choral/orchestral works at times takes prece- VETERANS INFORMATION dence over all other facets of campus life. All The degree programs of the College of undergraduates sing in one of the three large Continuing Studies are approved under the choirs: Chapel Choir, Schola Cantorum, or Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966, as Symphonic Choir. Auditioned ensembles amended. An Application for Program of include the Westminster Choir, Westminster Education is available in the CCS office. Singers, Jubilee Singers, and Concert Handbell Students filing for benefits at Rider will be Choir. responsible for filing a copy of their DD 214 The Symphonic Choir has performed hun- (separation papers) with the coordinator. dreds of times and made many recordings with Contact the coordinator at CCS, 609-896-5033 the principal orchestras of New York, if there are any questions. Philadelphia, and Washington. It has also per- Students who are applying for, or who are formed in New York with many touring orches- receiving, VA benefits must matriculate before tras such as the Atlanta Symphony, Los Angeles the completion of 24 credits at Rider. Students Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and Vienna who have transferred from another college and Philharmonic. Virtually every major conductor have received 30 or more transfer credits should of the 20th century, from Toscanini and Walter matriculate before they complete, or during the through Bernstein, Muti, and Masur, has con- semester that they complete, 15 credits at Rider, ducted the Symphonic Choir during the 77 in order to be eligible for certification for VA years of the college’s history. benefits. See the Undergraduate Procedures and Full-time students from Rider’s Lawrenceville Policies chapter of this catalog for specific bene- campus may elect to enroll for one credit of pri- fits. vate study in voice or piano on the Westminster campus during the fall and/or spring terms, for which there is no charge. Weekly half-hour private lessons are arranged on the Princeton campus at the mutual convenience of the student and instructor. Qualified Lawrenceville students

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Office of Graduate Admissions

Rider University offers several graduate degree and graduate-level certificate programs. For graduate admissions information, call the office of graduate admissions, 609-896-5036. A Master of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy can be pursued through the College of Business Administration. Students pursuing the Master of Business Administration may choose to concentrate their studies in the areas of entrepreneurial business, finance, global business, healthcare administration, management, or marketing. For College of Business Administration academic assistance and guidance, 609-896-5127. The School of Education and department of education and human services offers a Master of Arts in the fields of counseling services; curriculum, instruction, and supervision; educational administration; human services administration; reading/language arts, and special education, as well as educational specialist degrees in counseling services and school psychology. The School of Education also offers numer- ous graduate-level teaching certifications, early childhood education certification, teacher of the handicapped certification, programs leading to certification as a school supervisor, assistant superintendent for business, director of student personnel services, reading specialist, school psychologist and several more. For School of Education and department of education and human services academic assistance and guidance, 609-896-5353.

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Students interested in calendar and course Education: offerings for the summer sessions should con- Special Education SPE 174 sult the summer session catalog, available English Composition CMP 175 March 2003 from the College of Continuing English Literature Studies. and Writing ENG 176 Finance FIN 182 Unless otherwise noted courses are offered in Fine Arts: the fall and spring semesters. Semester designa- Art History ART 184 tions following course descriptions apply only Fine Arts: Studio Art ART 185 to daytime scheduling. Fine Arts: Dance History DAN 186 The University reserves the right to cancel any Fine Arts: course for which fewer than ten students are Applied Dance DAN 186 registered. Fine Arts: Music History MUS 188 Course Description Index: Fine Arts: Applied Name Code Page Music MUS 190 Accounting ACC 133 Fine Arts: Theatre American Studies` AMS 135 History THE 191 Baccalaureate Honors BHP 137 Fine Arts: Applied Biochemistry BCH 141 Theatre THE 192 Biology BIO 142 Foreign Languages and Biopsychology BPY 146 Literatures: French FRE 194 Business Policy and Foreign Languages and Environment BUS 147 Literatures: German GER 196 Chemistry CHE 151 Foreign Languages and Communication COM 154 Literatures: Italian ITA 198 Communication: Foreign Languages and Journalism COM 156 Literatures: Russian RUS 198 Communication: Foreign Languages and Communication COM 158 Literatures: Spanish SPA 199 Communication: Foreign Languages and Electives COM 160 Literatures: Foreign Literature Computer in Translation LIT 202 Information Systems CIS 161 Gender Studies GND 204 Economics ECO 163 Geological and Marine Education EDU 166 Sciences: Education: Business Environmental Science ENV 205 Education BED 168 Geological and Marine Education: Elementary Sciences: Education ELD 171 Geosciences GEO 207 Education: Secondary Geological and Marine Education SED 172 Sciences: Education: Marine Sciences MAR 209 Early Childhood ECE 174

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Global and planning. The interpretation and uses of pub- Multinational Studies GMS 212 lished financial statements, cash flow, and the Health Administration HTH 212 effects of inflation are also considered. History HIS 213 Prerequisite: ACC-210. Interdisciplinary Studies IND 220 ACC-302 Cost Management International Studies INT 221 3 credits Law and Justice LAW 221 An introduction to procedures and systems Liberal Studies LIB 224 used to monitor, report and control cost infor- Management and mation. Addresses cost determination in various Human Resources MGT 225 settings to include the new manufacturing envi- Management Sciences MSD 228 ronment and the service sector. Topics include Marketing MKT 231 cost systems, activity based costing, cost control, Mathematics MTH 233 variable costing, standard costs, and cost alloca- Multicultural Studies MCS 236 tion. Prerequisite: ACC-220 and CIS-185. Philosophy PHL 236 Physics PHY 242 ACC-310 Accounting Theory and Concepts I Political Science POL 244 3 credits Psychology PSY 251 The first upper-level course in a comprehensive College Reading Course CRC 257 sequence in financial accounting. The concep- Social Work SOW 258 tual framework, content, and structure of finan- Sociology SOC 258 cial statements, present value concepts, current assets, current liabilities, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and non-current Accounting (ACC) liabilities are studied. These topics are discussed in the context of professional standards and fundamental accounting concepts. Prerequisite: ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting 3 credits ACC-210. A conceptual introduction to basic accounting principles and financial statements. ACC-311 Accounting Theory and Concepts II Consideration is given to accounting for mer- 3 credits chandising concerns, current assets, long-term A continuation of 310; professional standards assets, liabilities, and equity accounts. A brief and fundamental accounting concepts are overview of internal control and selected com- stressed. Long-term investments, stockholders’ plex accounting topics is also presented. equity, earnings per share, interperiod income tax allocation, accounting changes, revenue recognition methods, pension leases and cash ACC-220 Managerial Uses of Accounting 3 credits flows analysis are also covered. Prerequisite: An exploration of how accounting information ACC-310. can be used as a management tool. Examines cost behavior patterns, cost classifications, and the problem-solving functions of accounting as they pertain to planning, control, evaluation of performance, special decisions, and long-range

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ACC-320 Accounting Information Systems integrative capstone, applying financial state- 3 credits ment and data analysis tools to a variety of Explores the needs of the organization to gath- accounting settings. Prerequisite: ACC-405 or er, process and report accounting information permission of department chair. to interested users. Examines qualities of data for decision usefulness, the importance of inter- ACC-407 Accounting for Nonprofit nal control and applications of appropriate Institutions technology. Prerequisite: ACC-310. 3 credits A conceptual presentation of fund accounting ACC-335 Small Business Taxation as used by municipalities, states, and the federal 3 credits government, as well as procedures as they apply This course provides an understanding of the to schools, hospitals, and other nonprofit key tax issues faced by small businesses and organizations. Prerequisite: ACC-311. their business implications. It also familiarizes prospective business owners with various tax fil- ACC-410 Fundamentals of Federal Taxation ing requirements so that they can use the 3 credits expertise of tax professionals more effectively. Fundamental tax concepts applicable to individ- Prerequisite: ACC-210. uals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and gifts are considered from a tax compliance ACC-400 Principles of Auditing and planning perspective. Preparation of indi- 3 credits vidual and corporate tax returns is included. The role of the independent certified public Prerequisite: ACC-310. accountant in the audit of financial statements is examined. Topics include the audit environ- ACC-411 Advanced Federal Taxation ment, professional standards, audit methodolo- 3 credits gy, and report preparation. A practice case is An expanded study of the topics discussed in used to demonstrate and emphasize specific Accounting 410. Includes tax research. audit techniques. Prerequisites: ACC-302 and Prerequisite: ACC-410. ACC-310. ACC-420 Computer-Based Accounting and ACC-405 Accounting Problems and Auditing Practice I 3 credits 3 credits Study of the principles, development, use, con- Topics include business combinations and trol, and audit of accounting information sys- financial reporting requirements for a variety of tems. Emphasizes applied and conceptual rather entities. Disclosure and SEC reporting issues are than theoretical issues. Includes personal com- considered. Prerequisite: ACC-302, 311. puter use of software for accounting applications. Prerequisites: ACC-220 and CIS-185. ACC-406 Accounting Problems and Practice II ACC-490 Independent Research and Study 3 credits 3-4 credits Explores special issues in financial reporting, Topic to be approved by professor and depart- including the linkage between accounting meth- ment chairman. Available for juniors and sen- ods and company policy, equity valuation, bond iors. No more than 12 credits allowed toward ratings and other decision areas. Serves as an graduation.

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ACC-491 Summer Accounting Internship AMS-211 Sports in American Life 3 credits 3 credits This honors course provides the student with Literary, sociological, and psychological views of approximately two months of supervised sports in 20th-century American life are exam- employment with participating companies. ined, focusing on sports as a symbol and reflec- Students are evaluated periodically by senior tion of our ideals and tensions. staff members of the participating firms and are required to complete a term paper that will be AMS-212 American Ethnic Groups: Irish, reviewed by the department’s internship direc- Jewish, and Italian Americans tor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. sum- 3 credits mer Focusing chiefly on the 19th and 20th centuries, the historical experiences of three major ethnic ACC-492 Winter Accounting Internship groups--Irish, Jewish, and Italian Americans-- 1 credit are examined, tracing them from their This honors course provides the student with European origins to the present in the United one month of supervised employment with par- States. fall ticipating employers. Students are evaluated by the employers and are required to complete a AMS-213 The American Myth in Literature, term paper, which will be reviewed by the Landscape, and Music Department’s internship director. Pass/fail. 3 credits Prerequisite: permission of instructor. spring A study of the New World and related myths from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will read essays, fiction, and poetry by Poe, American Studies (AMS) Melville, Emerson, Whitman, James, and others. Paintings and musical works embodying New World concepts will be examined in connection AMS-200 Introduction to American Studies 3 credits with the above authors. An introduction to various historical definitions of the American experience or national identity, AMS-214 Special Topics in American to selected topics which have been used to Studies explain that identity, and to methods of study in 3 credits the field. Studies in specialized areas of American culture, including travel courses to New Orleans and Spoleto USA. Topics change each semester and AMS-210 Growing Up American 3 credits are listed in the course roster. Studies the maturation and socialization process in modern America through compara- AMS-215 Alfred Hitchcock in America tive analysis of autobiographical texts and stu- 3 credits dents’ personal experiences. Texts represent the Explores the influence of American culture on experiences of young Americans of both sexes the films of Alfred Hitchcock following his and of different class, racial, ethnic, religious, immigration to the United States. Students will and regional backgrounds. spring study one of the cinema’s greatest auteurs through the lens of American culture and its impact on Hitchcock’s European sensibility. Also explores the reverse dynamic: how Hitchcock transformed American cinema.

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AMS-225 American Folklore Art Spiegelman, Arthur Hertzberg, Leslie 3 credits Fiedler, Chaim Potok, Woody Allen, and David An introduction to folk language, custom, and Mamet. material culture in the United States. Proverbs; myths, legends, and tales; superstitions; music; arts and crafts are treated from both aesthetic AMS-229 American Popular Culture and social perspectives. Students will collect and 3 credits examine folklore within their own cultural con- An exploration of American popular culture texts. and its profound impact on both the United States and the rest of the world. Pop-culture the- AMS-226 The New South in Literature, orists regard American culture as a dominant Music, and Film force; this course examines the development of 3 credits this trend from historical, political, and artistic An exploration of Southern culture since World perspectives. War II and how it has influenced American society as a whole. In literature, music, and film, the AMS-250 America and the Future Sun Belt has been a significant, innovative 3 credits region. From the spread of New Orleans jazz Examines the projections of the American through the plays of Tennessee Williams to the future in terms of the past and present. fiction of Flannery O’Connor, Southern art has Emphasizes American studies methodologies, helped shape the larger American culture; this drawing upon philosophical, literary, environ- course examines that influence from an inter- mental, and other varieties of futuristic specula- disciplinary perspective. tions. fall

AMS-227 The Philosophy of Martin Luther AMS-304 Technology and Science in King, Jr. America 3 credits 3 credits A study of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophi- An overview of the development and impact of cal writings and his impact on the civil rights technology and science on American institu- movement. King’s legacy will be studied in the tions. Topics include innovation, economic context of pacifism and nonviolence in growth, science and its relation to technology, America. Readings will include selections from social theory, and the politics of science. spring King’s books, articles, speeches, and sermons and critical assessments of the significance of AMS-305 Religion in America his thought. 3 credits Introduces the changing patterns of American AMS-228 Studies in American Jewish development from the sectarianism of colonial Culture America to the pluralism and growing secular- 3 credits ism of the 20th-century American religious Focuses on important fiction, criticism, scene. social/philosophical commentary, history, and films by 20th-century Jewish American intellec- tuals, including Michael Gold, Anzia Yezierska, Saul Bellow, Bernard Malamud, Philip Roth, Cynthia Ozick, Grace Paley, Rebecca Goldstein,

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AMS-310 The American Identity in the Arts AMS-400 Seminar in American Studies I 3 credits 3 credits Studies the place of the arts and the position of A study of arts and letters in America from the the creative artist in contemporary American Puritan period through the Civil War. Should be society, with particular emphasis on the prob- taken junior year if possible. Prerequisite: AMS- lems of the artist’s search for an American iden- 200. tity in the complex cultural milieu. Main emphasis is on the analogous positions of poets AMS-401 Seminar in American Studies II between 1910 and the present. 3 credits A study of arts and letters in America from AMS-311 Radicalism in 20th-Century Reconstruction to the present. Should be taken America junior year if possible. Prerequisite: AMS-200. 3 credits spring Discusses a number of radical intellectual, literary, and political movements, organizations, AMS-490 Independent Research and Study and parties from the points of view of their 1-4 credits members and leaders, and their historical genesis and development within the context of 20th- AMS-491 Internship in American Studies century American political life. spring 1-4 credits A supervised work experience in an approved AMS-312 American Photography organization to gain knowledge of various man- 3 credits ifestations of American society in workplace set- An intensive analysis of the documentary, aes- tings. Placements can be made in business, gov- thetic, and expressive significance of photogra- ernment and non-profit organizations and local phy in American culture from 1850 to the pres- grassroots movements that draw on the knowl- ent. Particular emphasis on the interrelation- edge acquired in the American studies curricu- ships between photography and developments lum. in American history, painting, literature, and the social sciences. This course does not deal with the technical aspects of still photography. Baccalaureate Honors (BHP)

AMS-338 The Social Impact of Rock and BHP-100 Honors Seminar: Great Ideas I: Roll Freshman Baccalaureate Honors Seminar 3 credits 3 credits Explores rock and roll music as a communica- Great ideas of Western civilization are studied in tion medium of American popular culture. The their cultural and historical context and from an focus is on both how rock and roll music has interdisciplinary perspective. Traces the impact influenced, and is influenced by, society. It of these ideas on society, politics, economics, addresses the origins, development and impact science, and the arts. This writing-intensive of rock music in relation to some of the critical course substitutes for CMP-120 Expository cultural dynamics that provided not only its Writing. Freshmen only. fall context, but also much of its content.

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BHP-150 Honors Seminar: Great Ideas II: tive atmosphere, cultural influences, and narra- Freshman Baccalaureate Honors Seminar tive strategies of spectral fiction as practiced by 3 credits English, American, and Latin American authors. This course is a continuation of Great Ideas I, the introductory Freshman Baccalaureate BHP-224 Honors Seminar: The Making of Honors Seminar. Great ideas are studied in their the Third World: The Development of cultural and historical contexts and from an Underdevelopment interdisciplinary perspective, tracing the impact 3 credits of these ideas on society, politics, economics, A major source of tension in the world today is science, and the arts. This writing-intensive the disparity between the developed and under- course substitutes for CMP-125 Research developed countries. This BHP seminar exam- Writing. Student is guided in writing an effec- ines the causes, consequences, and patterns of tive research paper. Freshmen only. spring development and underdevelopment in the Third World. Students will learn about the the- BHP-206 Honors Seminar: Politics and ories advanced to explain underdevelopment, Literary Form social indicators used to measure underdevelop- 3 credits ment, and the various solutions and responses This course investigates the relationships to underdevelopment found in the Third World. between political life and literary form. Students Links between the developed and underdevel- will analyze literary texts in the context of oped societies will be stressed and consequences selected political periods and ideologies, going for strategic international relations examined. beyond literary content to understand how language, genre, and structure mirror, otherwise BHP-226 Honors Seminar: Moments of represent, or criticize the political order within Vision: The Painter or the Poet which the author writes. 3 credits This course will concern itself with the intellec- BHP 213 Honors Seminar: Text and Context tual and aesthetic processes of painting and 3 credits poetry. It will also deal with Horace’s famous A study in the major themes of a period of cul- simile “Ut Pictura Poesis” – as is painting, so is tural change as they are expressed in important poetry – and Artistotle’s contention (in The social scientific, literary, and artistic works. Poetics) that human nature in action, the move- Students will immerse themselves in a single ments of the body that express the affection and major literary work and will interpret it in light passion of the soul are the spirit and life of of a number of coordinate texts and works from painting and poetry. the social sciences, from contemporary com- ment, and from the arts which illuminate the BHP-227 Honors Seminar: The Age of major themes. Imperialism from Heart of Darkness to Ho Chi Minh City BHP-223 Honors Seminar: Literature of the 3 credits Fantastic in England and the Americas A survey of the history of the imperial era from 3 credits ca. 1890 to the 1970s, examining how it has been Explores the literature of the fantastic in depicted in literature. American, British, and England and the Americas, with an emphasis on French imperialism will be analyzed, with par- ghost stories, horror fiction, and dark fantasy ticular focus on political and cultural conse- from the Gothic period to the present. quences both for the imperialists and the colo- Specifically, the course will address the distinc- nized peoples.

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BHP-230 Honors Seminar: Political Culture ponents and texts describing particular events of the High-Tech Society: From the and developments in political and social history. Authentic to the Synthetic Source materials may also include documentary 3 credits films and recordings which represent the cultur- Explores social, political, and cultural transfor- al assumptions of the period. mations associated with the radical extension of cybernetic and reproductive technologies in BHP-304 Honors Seminar: Europe's modern society. In particular the course will Armageddon: The First World War in focus on the impact of new so-called high tech- History and Literature nologies such as computer-based communica- 3 credits tions, robotics and biotechnology on such areas An investigation into the history and literature as the structure of the world economy, the of World War I in order to understand how it organization of work, patterns of consumption, shaped the civilization of the 20th century and styles of popular culture, the design of private how it affected the lives of those who experi- and public space, and the liberal-democratic enced it. political process. BHP-309 Honors Seminar: Genetic BHP-231 Honors Seminar: Natural Engineering and the Philosophy of Science Adventures: Journeys in American Ecology 3 credits and History This interdisciplinary course in molecular biol- 3 credits ogy and philosophy will integrate the basics of Examines the linkages between environmental molecular biology with the philosophy of sci- history, biology and ecology. Human attitudes ence. It will explore the nature of the relation- toward the natural environment are complex ships between atoms, molecules, DNA, proteins, and have changed over time, ranging from ter- cells and genetic engineering. Molecular biology ror to exultation and exploitation to preserva- will be used as the content to explore such tion. Focus will be on the impact of changes in philosophic questions as What is the nature of human land use and technology on natural scientific methodology? What is the nature of ecosystems, exploring feedbacks between the scientific observation and explanation? What is the nature of scientific laws and theories? It will two. Hands-on experiences will supplement also discuss the scientific and ethical implica- readings from the primary literature both in sci- tions of genetic engineering. ence and history as well as literary explorations of nature. This course is designed for students BHP-310 Honors Seminar: European fascinated by the landscape of the U.S. and the Historical Fiction in the 19th Century environmental impact of human actions. 3 credits This course involves reading major European BHP-303 Honors Seminar: The Politics and historical novels of the 19th century. Students Philosophy of the Sixties will discuss why the vogue for historical fiction 3 credits began and why the novel of Sir Walter Scott had Examines three major American political move- such a tremendous impact on the genre. ments of the 1960s – the black movement, the Examined will be such questions as the defini- student movement, and the feminist movement tion of historical fiction, the importance of his- – with an emphasis on the interactions among torical accuracy, the relationship of literature philosophy, politics, and culture. These themes and history, and the influence of historical dif- are studied using original sources including the- ferences in the development of historical fiction oretical writings by the movements’ main pro- in different countries.

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BHP-312 Honors Seminar: Musical BHP-318 Honors Seminar: The Bible as Expression and Political Culture Literature and Philosophy 3 credits 3 credits This interdisciplinary course examines the rela- In this course students will read and discuss tionships between political culture (e.g., selections from the three major divisions of the enlightened reform, revolution or reaction) and Bible: the Old Testament, the New Testament, musical discourse in periods selected from and the Apocrypha. Stories such as Joseph and Viennese classicism, Biedermeier/romanticism, his brothers, Exodus, Samson and Delilah, post-romanticism and expressionism. Major Jonah and the Whale, Susannah and the Elders, emphasis will be placed upon how composers the raising of Lazarus and the trial and execu- such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler tion of Jesus will be read. Students will study and Schoenberg exploited and developed musi- many genres, including the short story (The cal forms, and chose and set texts to respond, Book of Ruth), poetry (Psalms), history (I and II affirmatively or not, to the imperatives of their Samuel), apocalypse (Revelations), letters (I and political and cultural environments. Students II Corinthians) and philosophical tales (The will investigate how musical expression was Book of Job). affected by, among others, the decline of aristo- cratic patronage, the changing concert audience BHP-319 Honors Seminar: The Arts of as a consequence of the rise of the middle class, Memory and changes in vocal and instrumental 3 credits resources. They will also come to understand Collective memory, cultural memory, computer how these composers were instrumental in memory, crises of memory: this course will shaping and organizing the sensibilities and explore different ideas about memory through a tastes of their own and future generations, variety of disciplinary lenses within the human- including our own. ities: film, music, rhetoric, literature, history, and fine art. Topics will include the nature of BHP-314 Honors Seminar: Symbolism and group and cultural memory, mnemotechnica Impressionism (the structures and techniques of memory), the 3 credits representation of memory, memory anomalies This interdisciplinary course examines and problems, and historical and national Symbolist literature and Impressionist music. memory. Two generations of writers and composers, and their influences on one another, will be studied. BHP-320 Honors Seminar: Gender and Discussion in each class will compare literature Music and music. This seminar will question and seek 3 credits to understand the Symbolist aesthetic, which Through listening and reading assignments, this assumes that correspondences exist among interdisciplinary course introduces students to sounds, colors, and words. Students will come to the role of gender in shaping the creation, per- understand some interrelationships between lit- formance, and reception of Western music. erary musical creativity in the late 19th and 20th Topics include canon formation and the recep- centuries, by studying the Symbolist literature tion history of works by male and female com- movement in music history–two movements posers; the historical conditions in which that had significant impact on Modernism and women became composers, performers, listen- that continue to influence contemporary cre- ers, and patrons; the musical representations of ative work. gender difference and sexuality; definitions of

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feminine and masculine musical style; ideolo- BCH-330 Advanced Cellular and Molecular gies of genius; and gender issues in music aes- Biology thetics, music historiography, and in the biogra- 3 credits phies of composers. (Formerly Biochemistry II) Continuation of Biochemistry I. Includes anabolic processes involved in amino acid, nucleotide, and steroid BHP-499 Baccalaureate Honors Thesis biosynthesis. Other topics include a molecular- 3 credits level analysis of DNA replication, transcription, translation, hormone action, pro-karyotic, and eukaryotic gene regulation. Prerequisite: BCH- Biochemistry (BCH) 325 or permission of instructor. spring.

BCH-325 Biochemistry I BCH-331 Advanced Cellular and Molecular 3 credits Biology Lab Outlines the chemistry and biological function 1 credit of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, (Formerly Recombinant DNA Technology) A vitamins, and enzymes, and introduces enzyme hands-on laboratory investigation designed to kinetics and biological energetics. Degradative expose the student to cutting-edge techniques in metabolic pathways of carbohydrates and lipids, molecular biology. Students will investigate and their controlled interrelationships are dis- gene expression in various organisms using the cussed in detail. Prerequisites: CHE-122, CHE- polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene cloning 214. and sequencing, Northern and Southern blot analysis and in situ hybridization techniques. Prerequisites: BCH-326, BIO-117, BIO-265 or BCH-326 Methods in Biochemistry and concurrent enrollment, CHE-214, CHE-216. Enzymology I Laboratory 1 credit spring. The laboratory work illustrates techniques and methods essential to the biochemist. Methods BCH-425 Medicinal Chemistry for quantification of proteins, purification of 3 credits enzymes and determination of their kinetic A comprehensive description of the important parameters, polarimetry, and structure proof of principles of medicinal chemistry including carbohydrates. The lab must be taken concur- principles of rationale drug design with synthet- rently with Biochemistry 325 by biochemistry ic strategies, mechanisms of drug actions, struc- and biology majors, but is optional for others. ture-activity relationships, the absorption, dis- Prerequisites: CHE-214, CHE-216. fall tribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. Specific classes of drugs to be discussed include: anticancer agents, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, drugs acting on the nervous system and antibiotics. Prerequisites: CHE-214, BCH-325.

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BCH-490 Independent Research and Study BIO-108 Life Science: The Biology of 1-4 credits Human Aging Immerses the student in laboratory research. 3 credits The student learns to organize material, use the An introduction to the biology of aging mani- literature, make precise measurement, and fest in the cells, tissues, and organs of animals obtain reproducible data. If possible, the stu- and humans. Three lectures per week. dent will publish the results or present them at a scientific meeting. BIO-110 Life Science: Inquiry Approach 4 credits An introductory course for non-science majors Biology (BIO) in which students develop an understanding of biological evolution, the molecular basis of heredity, the cell, matter, energy and organiza- BIO-100 Life Science: Human Emphasis 3 credits tion in living systems, and the interdependence An examination of mammalian physiology and of organisms. In addition, students will develop development at the cellular and organ system an understanding of science as a human endeav- level, with emphasis on physiological homeosta- or, the nature of scientific knowledge, and his- sis in man. Three lectures per week. torical perspectives. Through investigative activities, students will develop an understanding about scientific inquiry and develop abilities BIO-101 Life Science: Cell Biology and necessary to do scientific inquiry. Three lectures Genetics Emphasis 3 credits and one three-hour laboratory per week. An examination of cell biology and genetics, with emphasis on the impact of these fields on BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, human affairs. Three lectures per week. Diversity, and Biology of Animals 4 credits An introductory biology course focusing on BIO-103 Life Science: Ecobotanical animal form and function. Evolution, genetics, Emphasis 3 credits physiology and ecology are emphasized. Three Plant biology with emphasis on ecological inter- lectures and one three-hour laboratory per actions and economic uses. Three lectures per week. week. BIO-116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, BIO-106 Life Science: Human Disease Diversity, and Biology of Plants 4 credits Emphasis 3 credits An introductory biology course focusing on An introduction to molecular, cellular, and plant form and function. Evolution, genetics, human biology with emphasis upon diseases physiology and ecology are emphasized. Three and disorders caused by mutation, bacteria, lectures and one three-hour laboratory per viruses, or parasites. The biology of human week. aging is also discussed. Three lectures per week.

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BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, identification are introduced in the laboratory. Diversity, and Biology of Cells Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory 4 credits per week. Some field trips are required. An introductory biology course focusing on Prerequisites: two semesters of BIO-115, BIO- basic cell biology. Cell diversity and function, 116 or BIO-117 and CHE-120 strongly recom- genetics and biotechnology are emphasized. mended. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. BIO-221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits BIO-206 The Pharmaceutical Industry A comprehensive survey of the structure and 3 credits function of musculo-skeletal systems, neuroen- An introduction to drug discovery and develop- docrine systems and related tissues and cellular ment. Topics include how drugs are used to interactions. Physiological applications include diagnosis, cure, treat, and prevent disease and homeostasis, muscle dynamics and cell activi- how drugs affect body function. The origins of ties. Laboratory exercises complement lecture diseases and the early attempts at treatment are material through the use of animal dissections, also covered. Designed for business majors; does wet labs, computer-assisted investigations, not satisfy requirements for the biology major. microscopy and models. Exams, case histories, Prerequisite: BIO-100 or BIO-101 or BIO-106 personal investigations and lab practicums or BIO-108 or BPY-107 or CHE-115. assess learning. Course emphasis supports allied health and pre-professional training. The course BIO-210 Hospital Intern Program material is sequential: BIO-221 must be success- 2 credits fully completed before admission to BIO-222. An internship that provides students with the Designed for allied health students; does not experience in the practical aspects of medicine. satisfy requirements for the biology major. Major departments in the hospital such as the Prerequisite: BIO-115. emergency room, operating room, clinic, radiol- ogy, and the laboratory will be open for student BIO-222 Human Anatomy and rotations. Field trips to various medical schools Physiology II in the area will provide information on profes- 4 credits sional school educational opportunities avail- A comprehensive survey of the organ systems of able in the health professions. Prerequisites: the body including special senses, cardiovascu- sophomore standing or above and permission lar, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproduc- of instructor. tion and development. Physiological components include electrolytes, metabolism, nutri- BIO-215 Environmental Microbiology tion and the mechanisms of homeostasis and 4 credits cell reception. Lab studies support lecture mate- An introduction to the discipline of microbiol- rial through dissections, wet labs, computer- ogy, with an emphasis on the biology of assisted learning, microscopy and models. prokaryotes found in all the natural realms of Assessment includes lab practicums, exams and our environment, including the oceans, soil, reports. Course emphasis supports allied health atmosphere, and extreme habitats. Emphasis and pre-professional training. Designed for will be placed on microbial diversity, fundamen- allied health students; does not satisfy require- tal microbial processes, and the continual inter- ments for the biology major. Prerequisites: BIO- action between microbes and the natural envi- 221 and CHE-120, CHE-121, CHE-122, CHE- ronment. Classical and modern methods of 123 recommended.

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BIO-250 Field Natural History BIO-300 Developmental Biology 4 credits 4 credits Identification, life history, and interrelation- Lectures and laboratories explore molecular, ships of plants and animals in natural land- cellular and genetic mechanisms of animal scapes of New Jersey. Field, lab, discussion and development. Aspects of gametogenesis, fertil- lecture exercises will prepare students to lead ization, induction, cytoplasmic determinants, informative and safe nature walks. Nature writ- morphogenetic movements, differentiation and ing and natural resources management also cov- developmental evolution are discussed. Three ered. Three lectures and one three-hour labora- lectures and one three-hour laboratory per tory per week; most labs take place outdoors. week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116 or BPY- Two Saturday field trips (laboratory time will be 275, BIO-117. adjusted accordingly). Designed for education majors; does not satisfy requirements for the BIO-305 Vertebrate Physiology biology major. fall 4 credits Study of the principles and mechanisms of BIO-265 Genetics mammalian physiology. Topics include the 4 credits nervous system, muscle physiology, cardiovas- An examination of transmission, cyto-, bacteri- cular physiology, respiration, gastrointestinal al, molecular, developmental, quantitative, and activity, renal function and endocrine physiolo- population genetics. Emphasis will be placed on gy. Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize genetic analysis. Laboratory investigations will homeostatic mechanisms and organ-system include Mendelian, cytogenetic, and molecular interactions. Three lectures and one three-hour analyses of a variety of model systems laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, (Drosophila, ascomycetes, E. coli, plants, BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117. humans). Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-315 Medical Microbiology BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117. spring 4 credits Biology of prokaryotes of medical interest with BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology emphasis placed on diversity and host-pathogen 3 credits interaction. Current research literature will be Introduces students to the study of marine envi- covered and presented by students. Methods of ronments, emphasizing the diversity, ecology, microbial identification are introduced in the and physiology of marine animals, algae, and laboratory and applied in the identification of plants. Aspects of the human impact on marine mock clinical isolates. Three lectures and one environments are also discussed. Prerequisites: three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116 recommended. BIO-115, BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117. spring of alternate years BIO-272L Marine Biology Laboratory 1 credit BIO-320 Marine Botany Exercises reinforce principles of marine biology 4 credits through examination of organisms, dissections, Major algal groups and other plants, including field trips, aquarium maintenance, and the col- salt marsh species, sea grasses, fungi, and lection and analysis of data from coastal marine lichens, associated with marine habitats will be environments. Some full-day field trips (usually discussed. Topics will include life cycles and on a weekend) are required. Prerequisite: cur- other aspects of their life histories, characteris- rent or prior enrollment in BIO-272. tics of the marine environment and physiologi-

144 course descriptions cal and ecological adaptations, biogeography, One Saturday field trip (laboratory time will be and economic value of marine plants. Three lec- adjusted accordingly). Prerequisites: BIO-115 tures and one three-hour laboratory per week. and BIO-116 or equivalent. Two Saturday or Sunday field trips. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116. BIO-370 Immunology 4 credits BIO-325 Marine Vertebrates: Fish to An introduction to the cells and molecules of Mammals the immune system with emphasis on recent 4 credits advances. Topics include AIDS, autoimmunity, A survey of the biology of marine vertebrate transplantation, and cancer. Readings from cur- animals, including fish (jawless fish, sharks, rent journals will be discussed and presented by rays, and bony fish), reptiles (sea turtles and sea students. The laboratory will introduce current snakes), sea birds, and mammals (manatees, research techniques and then apply these to a seals, and whales). The evolution, physiology, research problem with critical analyses of the natural history, ecological relationships, and data generated. Three lectures and one three- human interactions of these groups are empha- hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO- sized. Three lectures and one three-hour labora- 115, BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117. spring of tory per week. Three all-day field trips (field alternate years trips will substitute for laboratories). Prerequisite: BIO-115 or BIO-272. BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms: An Evolutionary Approach BIO-335 Modern Plant Biology 4 credits 4 credits An examination of the underlying mechanisms Biology of seed plants, including growth, devel- and evolutionary causes of behavior, including opment, and reproduction of flowering plants. habitat use, feeding, and mate choice, particu- Emphasis is placed on acclimation and adapta- larly in marine organisms. The laboratory will tions demonstrating environmental influences involve collecting, analyzing and interpreting on plant structure and function. Current litera- field data and performing experiments in the ture involving molecular mechanisms of control lab using a variety of marine organisms includ- will be discussed. Three lectures and one three- ing fish and crabs. Three lectures and one three- hour laboratory per week. One Saturday field hour laboratory per week. Some full-day field trip. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116, CHE- trips (usually on a weekend) are required. 122. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116 or BPY-275.

BIO-350 General Ecology BIO-400 Seminar in Cellular and 4 credits Molecular Biology An investigation of the processes that regulate 3 credits the distribution of plants and animals through- Critical analysis of the scientific literature per- out the biosphere. Relationships among species taining to current topics in cell and molecular and their interactions with the environment are biology. Topics may include: genomics, regula- stressed. Quantitative analyses of experimental tion of gene expression, development, molecu- results and current research in basic and applied lar processes of disease. Three lectures per week. ecology are discussed. Laboratory activities Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116 or BPY-275, explore conceptual models using both field BIO-117, junior standing, and permission of activities and computer simulations. Three lec- instructor. tures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

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BIO-416 Bioinformatics BIO-491 Internship in Biology 3 credits 1-4 credits A comprehensive overview of relevant comput- A supervised work experience in an approved er-based technologies used in genome research, organization where qualified students gain real- DNA sequence analysis, and evolutionary biolo- world knowledge and utilize their academic gy. Will focus extensively on Internet resources training in a professional environment. and predictive algorithm usage for determining Placement may be in private, public, non-profit, evolutionary relationships of organisms based or governmental organizations. These can on molecular evidence. Lectures will focus on include educational or research institutions. terms and concepts frequently used in genomic The method of evaluation will be formalized and bioinformatic research, while computer prior to the approval of the internship by the labs will allow students to perform hands-on sponsoring faculty and should include keeping a projects with actual DNA sequence data. journal of activities, a term paper or project Prerequisites: BIO-117, BIO-265 recommended. report and a poster presentation. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA and permission of the instructor. BIO-420 Seminar in Organismal Biology 3 credits Critical analysis of the scientific literature per- Biopsychology (BPY) taining to current topics in physiology and organismal biology. Topics may include hor- BPY-107 Life Science: Biopsychology monal control of behavior, immune pathogen Emphasis interactions, and other aspects of whole animal 3 credits and/or plant biology. Three lectures per week. An introduction to the biology of the human Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-116 or BPY-275, brain and the rest of the human nervous system. BIO-117, junior standing, and permission of Topics in neuroscience are covered in molecular, instructor. cellular, and systematic terms. Additional material is presented on the origins and effects of BIO-450 Seminar in Ecology and Evolution neurological and psychiatric diseases. 3 credits Critical analysis of the scientific literature per- BPY-275 Behavioral Neuroscience taining to current topics in ecology and evolu- 4 credits tionary biology. Ecology and evolution of ter- An introductory course including basic neu- restrial and aquatic systems may include scales roanatomy and neurophysiology of movement, of adaptation, mechanisms or human impacts. ingestive, reproductive, emotional and learning Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, behaviors. Emphasis is on the structure/func- BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117, junior standing, tion relationships that allow animals to make and permission of instructor. appropriate physiological and behavioral responses to the environment. Three lectures BIO-490 Independent Research and Study and one three-hour laboratory per week. 1-4 credits per semester Prerequisite: BIO-115.

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BPY-310 Neurobiology BPY-491 Internship in Biopsychology 4 credits 1-4 credits A lecture-laboratory course investigating the A supervised work experience in an approved structure and function of the nervous system. organization where qualified students gain real- Lecture topics include organization of the nerv- world knowledge and utilize their academic ous system, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, training in a professional environment. neurochemistry, physiology of sensory systems, Placement may be in private, public, non-profit, biological aspects of nervous system diseases, or governmental organizations. These can and behavior. Laboratory exercises include include educational or research institutions. study of anatomy of the nervous system, nerve The method of evaluation will be formalized cell recording, modern neuroanatomical tech- prior to the approval of the internship by the niques, and the neural basis of animal behavior. sponsoring faculty and should include keeping a Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory journal of activities, a term paper or project per week. Prerequisites: BIO-115, BIO-117, report and a poster presentation. Prerequisite: BPY-275. 2.5 GPA and permission of the instructor.

BPY-360 Neurochemistry 4 credits Business Policy and Examines the fundamentals of neurochemistry, including the neuroanatomical distribution, Environment (BUS) pharmacology, and functions of neurotransmit- ters; signal transduction pathways; behavioral BUS-210 Introduction to Law: Contracts and physiological effects of chemicals either 3 credits used therapeutically to treat biopsychological An introduction to the origin of current law, disorders or that may be abused for their psy- with emphasis on the development of business chotropic effects; and mechanisms and models law, students are exposed to legal terminology for the study of drug action. Prerequisites: Bio- and acquainted with the system of application 115, BIO-117, CHE-122, CHE-123. of rules of law to actual situations. The laws of contracts, particularly common-law develop- BPY-415 Seminar in Biopsychology ments, are considered in great detail. 3 credits Critical analysis of the scientific literature per- BUS-211 Commercial Law taining to current topics in biopsychology. 3 credits Topics include mechanisms through which the The law as related to the sale of goods, commer- brain influences physiology and behavior and cial paper, and secured transactions as promul- the integration of nervous and endocrine sys- gated by the Uniform Commercial Code is con- tems. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO- sidered in depth. Warranties, guarantees, reme- 115, BIO-116 or BPY-275, BIO-117, junior dies, and product liability are explored. The laws standing and permission of instructor. of bankruptcy and insurance are also considered. Prerequisite: BUS-210. BPY-490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 credits

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BUS-214 Advanced Business Law BUS-375 International Business Law 3 credits 3 credits This course provides students with an introduc- This course considers the impact of internation- tion to the fundamentals of individual and al organizations and treaties such as those with organizational forms of doing business. The the WTO, EU, NAFTA and UN on global busi- laws governing agency, partnerships, corpora- ness. It examines the various methods of inter- tions, and the purchase and sale of securities national dispute resolution. Important legal and will be explored. The legal consequences of the ethical issues related to conducting business relationships, and the rights and duties of the overseas are discussed including the topics of parties and entities will be discussed, as will the labor and employment rights, environmental rules of law governing real, personal, and intel- law and intellectual property. Prerequisite: 54 lectual property, including the transfer of title to credits. real property, the various types of bailments, the landlord-tenant relationship, and the laws concerning wills, trusts, and estates. The concerns BUS-400 Strategic Management and of businesses that compete in the global envi- Policy ronment through the study of international law 3 credits will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BUS-210. This capstone course for seniors in business (This course replaces the property (BUS-213) administration provides a framework for prob- and business associations (BUS-212) courses. lem identification, analysis, and decision mak- You may not take this course if you have taken ing within the organization. Students are given either of these courses.) the opportunity to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge of accounting, deci- BUS-300 Social and Legal Environment of sion sciences, economics, finance, marketing, Business management, and statistics. Case studies, critical 3 credits incidents, and other appropriate techniques are The strategies by which organizations in the pri- utilized. Prerequisite: (84 credits), CIS-185, vate as well as the public sectors interact with, ACC-210, ACC-220, MKT-200, MGT-201, FIN- adapt to, and attempt to influence their external 300 environments are explored. The primary emphasis is on evaluating the effect of business BUS-410 New Venture Planning and governmental decisions on the quality of 3 credits life. The role of regulatory agencies and the This course will require students to select a busi- impact of local and national legislation on orga- ness and prepare a complete new venture plan nizational behavior are considered. Prerequisite: for it. This plan would identify the product and 54 credits. its target market, analyze its market potential, BUS-315 Health Care Law, Ethics, and choose the location, scale of operation, layout, Policy staffing, type of financing, estimate the revenues 3 credits and profits, and present the income statement, This course analyzes the role of the law in pro- balance sheet, and the cash flow projections. moting the quality of health care, organizing the Prerequisites: MGT-348 or permission of delivery of health care, assuring adequate access instructor. to health care, and protecting the rights of those who are provided care within the health care system. It will also examine the public policy, economic, and ethical issues raised by the health care system. Prerequisite: 54 credits.

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BUS-444 Selected Topics in Business CBA-101, 200, 201, 300, 301, 400. CREWW Policy and Environment (1 credit/semester) 3 credits CREWW (Cultivating Resources for Excellence The study of a selected topic of contemporary in the World of Work) is a six semester venture interest related to one or more of the following: into experiential learning. Students are exposed strategic management, business law, business to specific management skills (career and life ethics, social responsibility, legal environment skills) that are readily applicable in the work of business. Readings, research, lectures, discus- environment. The skills covered include: team- sions, and other methods will be used. work, handling conflict, interviewing skills, see- Prerequisites to be determined by instructor. ing behavior, giving and receiving feedback. Students in CREWW engage in highly participa- BUS-490 Independent Research and Study tory activities, principally role playing, to learn 3 credits and internalize these skills. These credits count as either business or free electives. Prerequisite: BUS-491 Business Administration permission of director of CREWW program Internship only. 3 credits An internship course with a business firm or CBA-110 Introduction to Business government agency that provides the student an (Elective) opportunity to apply classroom work in a 3 credits supervised employment setting. Requirements An introductory course emphasizing the global include a journal of activities, oral or written economy and the integration of functional areas reports to the internship director, and a final of business that link strategy and business suc- paper presented to and evaluated by the intern- cess. Critical issues such as ethics and technolo- ship director. Evaluation will also include a gy will be covered along with an emphasis on report by the company/agency on the intern’s leadership and communicative skills. A variety performance. Prerequisite: permission of of supplemental teaching tools/approaches instructor and junior standing. including videos, guest speakers, team projects, and The Wall Street Journal will be used BUS-492 Global Business Internship throughout the course. Restricted to freshmen. 3 credits An internship course with a business firm, gov- CBA-220 Minding Our Business ernment or international agency that provides 3 credits the student an opportunity to apply classroom A community service mentoring project work in practical international operations of designed to promote leadership, teamwork and supervised employment. Requirements include entrepreneurship among Trenton youth a log of activities, oral or written reports to the through a school-based team mentoring model. internship director, and a final paper presented Students will undergo intensive training in lead- to and evaluated by the internship director. ership skills, communication skills, team build- Evaluation will also include a report by the coming skills, cultural diversity, small business pany/agency on the intern’s performance. entrepreneurship, and problems of early adoles- Credits may be used as business or free electives cent development prior to their fieldwork expe- and may be counted toward the international rience. Students will form teams to mentor business concentration. Prerequisite: permis- groups of students at a Trenton middle-school sion of instructor. in the creation and management of their own

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microbusinesses. Student journals, quizzes, field CBA-350 Family Business Management trips and class meetings will serve to organize 3 credits and structure experiential learning. This course is directed at understanding the Prerequisites: 24 credits and permission of family-owned and managed firm. Topics instructor. included are the strengths and weaknesses of a family firm, the dynamics of the family and CBA 310, CBA-311 Study Abroad: Global business interactions, conflict resolution, suc- Business Studies in Paris up to 17 credits cession planning and ownership transfer. The A regular course load in an approved program course will help individuals involved with a at the Institut de Gestion Sociale family firm, regardless if they are a family mem- Universite/American Business School in Paris, ber. Prerequisites: MGT-201 and junior stand- France. Courses will be selected from a list pre- ing. approved by the global business program at Rider. All business courses are taught in English. CBA-366, 367, 368 and 369 Selected Topics One of the regular courses for all students in the in Business program will be a French course. Prerequisites: 3 credits 2.5 GPA; junior standing; permission of global The study of a topic (or combination of topics) business program director and CBA dean. that represent some dimension of business or has important implications for business. This CBA-312, CBA-313 Study Abroad: Global study may be theoretical and/or applied in Business Studies up to 17 credits nature. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A regular course load in an approved program. See director of global business major for details CBA-490 Independent Study of any programs being offered abroad. 1-4 credits Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA; junior standing; permission of global business program director and CBA-491 College of Business Internship CBA dean. 1-4 credits Provides students an opportunity to supple- CBA-315 Global Business Study Tour ment and apply classroom work in supervised Provides students with the opportunity to employment with participating businesses, gov- observe various international business environ- ernment offices or not-for-profit organizations. ments outside of the United States. Students Requirements are to be determined by the facul- should gain a better appreciation of how cul- ty sponsor prior to the period of the internship ture, history, and politics influence organiza- and must include an academic component, tional dynamics, business functions and busi- preferably a written paper of project. There ness customs. Prerequisites: Junior or senior must also be a final evaluation from the organi- standing and permission of instructor. zation on the intern’s performance. fall, spring or summer. Permission of instructor.

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Chemistry (CHE) CHE-118 Exploration of Chemical Principles 4 credits A one-semester introduction to the principles of CHE-100 Introduction to College Chemistry 3 credits chemical sciences. Students will utilize inquiry- Open to all students, but designed primarily for based learning methods to examine contextual those who wish to major in a science which problems as a means to explore introductory requires chemistry but whose chemistry back- models and concepts of chemistry. Students will ground is not sufficient to allow entrance into also gain an understanding of how scientific Chemistry 120. It focuses on the nomenclature models are used to explain experimental obser- used in chemistry including the symbols used to vations. The laboratory component of this designate the chemical elements, the construc- course is designed to provide students with an tion of chemical formulas and the writing and experimental context within which to develop balancing of chemical equations. Other topics some of the models described in the classroom. will include interpreting the Periodic Table, the Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory valences of the elements, the mole concept and per week. simple stoichiometry. In addition, chemical calculations involving units, scientific notation, CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry significant figures and the algebraic manipula- 3 credits tions of simple equations will be included. For students who have successfully completed Three lectures per week. This course does not one year of high school chemistry. This system- satisfy the requirements for the biochemistry or atic study of the fundamental principles and chemistry degree, but does satisfy the core concepts of chemistry covers atomic structure, requirements for liberal arts, education and bonding, stoichiometric relationships, includ- business majors. spring ing solution and oxidation-reduction reactions and molecular structure. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry, CHE- CHE-115 Chemistry and Contemporary 100 or permission of the instructor. fall Society 3 credits Designed to give the nonscientist an apprecia- CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry tion of the role of chemistry in today’s world. Laboratory The approach is conceptual rather than mathe- 1 credit matical. Topics include basic principles of For students concurrently taking Chemistry chemical theory, energy sources, elementary 120. Experiments involve gravimetric, volumet- organic chemistry, drugs, food additives, poly- ric, and spectrophotometric quantitative analy- mers, chemistry of living systems, inorganic sis. One three-hour lab per week. fall solids in modern technology, and problems involving pollution of the environment. Three CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems lectures per week. This course satisfies the core 3 credits requirements for liberal arts, education and A continuation of Chemistry 120. For students business majors. majoring in the sciences but may be taken by others. Chemical systems in which the study of kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and radiochemistry are emphasized. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-120, MTH-105. spring

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CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Laboratory CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II 1 credit 3 credits Usually taken concurrently with Chemistry 122. A continuation of Chemistry 211, emphasizing Primarily for students majoring in the sciences. the mechanism of organic reactions, structural A number of quantitative classical and instru- interpretations of properties, preparations, and mental methods of analysis are used to deter- identification of organic compounds. The use of mine thermodynamic properties and reaction infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic reso- mechanisms. One three-hour lab per week. nance spectroscopy for elucidating structures of Prerequisite: CHE-121. spring organic molecules is discussed. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHE-211. spring CHE-205 Experimental Chemistry I 2 credits CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory The first of four experimental chemistry labs 1 credit designed for chemistry majors. It presents the For students concurrently taking Chemistry use of modern techniques, and instrumentation 214. Lab experience in separation, purification, in organic chemistry, including distillation, and identification of organic mixtures similar to chromatography, infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear that encountered in organic syntheses or natural magnetic spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. product isolation is provided. Students use Two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: ultraviolet, infrared, and nuclear magnetic reso- CHE-214, CHE-216. spring nance spectrometric methods to elucidate the structure of unknown organic compounds CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I assigned to them. One three-hour lab per week. 3 credits Prerequisite: CHE-213. spring The structure, chemical properties, and methods of preparation of the more important class- CHE-300 Introduction to Physical Organic es of carbon compounds are studied, with an Chemistry emphasis on the relationship of structure, stere- 3 credits ochemistry, and conformation to chemical reac- In-depth studies of the methods for elucidating tivity. Prerequisite: CHE-122. fall the mechanisms of organic reactions for students who have completed one year of organic CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory chemistry. Topics include conformational 1 credit analysis, Huckel molecular orbital theory, For students concurrently taking Chemistry Woodward-Hoffmann rules, transition state 211. An introduction to the methods of experi- theory, linear free energy relationships, acidity mental organic chemistry, emphasizing modern functions, and kinetic isotope effects. Three lec- procedures for the preparation, isolation, purifi- tures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-214, CHE- cation, analysis, and characterization of organic 216, CHE-305 or permission of instructor. compounds. One three-hour lab per week. spring Prerequisite: CHE-123. fall CHE-301 Experimental Chemistry II 2 credits Measurement of a variety of equilibrium constants using modern instrumental methods. Included are the measurements of acid-base dis- sociation constants, enzyme micro-constants,

152 course descriptions and enzyme-substrate binding constants. CHE-306 Quantum Chemistry II Instrumental methods utilized include NMR 3 credits spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectropho- Statistical thermodynamics based on quantum tometry, fluorescence spectrophotometry, theory. Quantum mechanical description of polarography, and potentiometry. Two three- some simple systems including the free particle, hour labs per week. Prerequisites: CHE-205 or a particle in a box, the harmonic oscillator, the CHE-214, CHE-305 or permission of instruc- rigid rotor and the hydrogen atom are applied tor. fall statistically to explain the thermodynamic properties of molecular systems. The electronic CHE-302 Experimental Chemistry III structure of atoms and molecules and their 2 credits spectral properties are also investigated. Measurements are made of physical properties Prerequisites: CHE-214, MTH-211, PHY-201. of molecules and dynamics of chemical process- fall es. Thermodynamic values are determined using bomb calorimetry, viscosity measure- CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry ment, and boiling point measurement. Infrared 3 credits spectroscopy is used to determine interatomic Classical gravimetric and volumetric methods bond lengths. NMR spectroscopy is used to of chemical analysis and the application of the determine the energetics of hydrogen bonded principles of chemical equilibrium to them. The systems. Computer simulations are used to theory and application of instrumental meth- examine bimolecular reaction kinetics. Two ods to qualitative and quantitative chemical three-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: CHE- problems. Methods include ultraviolet and visi- 301, CHE-305, CHE-306. spring ble spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, electro- analytical chemistry and chromatography. CHE-304 Experimental Chemistry IV Prerequisites: CHE-211, PHY-201 or PHY-101. 2 credits spring An advanced laboratory emphasizing the synthesis and characterization of inorganic solids CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and organo-metallic compounds. Two three- 1 credit hour labs per week. Prerequisites: CHE-214, The focus of this laboratory course is on the CHE-315. fall qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing chemical substances and mixtures of these CHE-305 Chemical Thermodynamics materials. The laboratory experience will be 3 credits divided into two parts: a) experiments involving The mathematical and conceptual foundations classical methods of gravimetric and volumetric of classical thermodynamics are formulated and analysis and b) experiments involving modern application is made to a variety of chemical sys- chemical instrumentation including ultraviolet tems. Topics include thermochemistry, phase and visible spectroscopy, inductive coupled equilibria of pure compounds, equilibria of plasma spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions, pressure liquid chromatography, and fluores- equilibria in systems of varying composition, cence spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHE-211, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. PHY-201 or PHY-101. spring Oriented to the solution of problems that arise from all fields of chemistry, including biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHE-214, MTH-211, PHY- 201. spring

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CHE-315 Inorganic Chemistry CHE-490 Independent Research and Study 3 credits credit to be arranged The periodic table as a tool for predicting the physical and chemical properties of chemical systems is developed and examined in conjunc- Communication (COM) tion with various theories of bonding, including valence bond, molecular orbital, valence shell Below are core courses required of all students electron repulsion, and ligand field theory. in the department of communication. See also Emphasizes structure of crystalline solids, coor- courses in journalism (tracks in news-editorial dination compounds, reaction mechanisms, journalism, public relations, and multimedia and structure-property relationships. Three lec- communication) and communication (tracks in tures per week. Prerequisite: CHE-214. fall business and professional communication, radio and television, and interpersonal commu- CHE-320 Polymer Chemistry nication) on the following pages. 3 credits Designed to acquaint students with the struc- COM-100 Mass Media Communication ture and properties of polymers, the contrast 3 credits between small molecules and polymers, meth- Provides a detailed investigation and analysis ods of measuring molecular weight, the mecha- into the nature, history, scope, adequacy, and nism of polymerization, and the methods of limitations of mass communication and exam- fabricating polymers. Prerequisites: CHE-214, ines the reciprocal influence of the media on CHE-216, CHE-305, CHE-306, or permission culture and society. of instructor. COM-102 Writing for the Media I 3 credits CHE-400 Chemical Bonding Provides a cross-media approach to factual 3 credits journalistic print, audio, and graphic formats. The effects of the chemical bond on the struc- Emphasizes the basics of gathering, organizing ture and properties of molecules are investigat- and communicating information for print and ed. Molecular orbital theories of bonding are electronic media. Utilizes a multimedia com- introduced. Emphasis is placed on group theo- puter lab to introduce students to word-pro- retical methods utilizing molecular symmetry cessing, desktop publishing, audio digitizing, to simplify the description of the electronic graphical information display, and Internet structure of molecules and to predict their geo- software. metric structures and reactivity. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-306, MTH-212. COM-104 Speech Communication spring 3 credits Examines basic communication theories and CHE-415 Special Topics in Chemistry concepts. Various genres of oral communication 3 credits and extemporaneous and impromptu forms of An advanced level of one or more areas of mod- delivery are studied. Students research, prepare, ern chemistry. Emphasis on research and the lit- and deliver speeches that are then used as the erature of an area of current importance. Topics focal point for the discussion of effective speak- change each semester and are listed in the roster. ing and listening. A number of speeches are May be taken more than once. Three lectures videotaped. per week. Prerequisite: CHE-305 or permission of instructor. spring

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COM-201 Communication Theory COM-301 Communication Law 3 credits 3 credits Studies selected theories, models and research Critically examines the legal limits and privi- methods in human communication, the leges affecting freedom of expression, especially dynamics of the communication process in var- in publishing, advertising, film, telecasting, and ious settings, and the role of communication in cyberspace. Places particular emphasis on the human interaction. historical and philosophical foundations of the freedoms and limitations of communication in COM-202 Writing for the Media II the United States. 3 credits Enhances and builds on skills learned in COM-302 Communication Ethics Communication 102. Introduces students to 3 credits interviewing and persuasive writing techniques Analyzes internal and external pressures on the for print and electronic public relations and communication professional including eco- advertising formats. Teaches techniques for cre- nomic, cultural, social, and political pressures, ating effective digital audio-visual aids and assesses the philosophical and practical basis for working with digital audio and video. responding to such pressures, evaluates contem- Prerequisite: COM-102. porary media responses to these pressures, iden- tifies those that are of laudable quality and why, COM-204 Advanced Speech Communication and provides guidance as to how individuals 3 credits and organizations can think and react ethically. Provides students with the opportunity to fur- Issues addressed include censorship, confiden- ther their study and practice of various types of tiality, conflicts of interests, minority and ethnic speech communication. Moving beyond an groups, privacy, sensationalism, and self-criti- introductory perspective, this course focuses on cism. Prerequisites: PHL-100 or 115; COM-301 the development of critical, analytical, and or permission of instructor. pragmatic aspects of speech. The focus is divided between the discussion of theoretical models COM-400 Senior Seminar in and a demonstrated competence of that materi- Communication al. Prerequisite: COM-104. 3 credits Utilizes quantitative and qualitative research to COM-205 Theories of Persuasion investigate current topics in communication. 3 credits Students conceptualize problems, develop Analyzes the motivations that lead individuals hypotheses, review literature, design appropri- and audiences to beliefs and actions and the ate techniques of inquiry, conduct their techniques of achieving objectives through per- research, and present their findings orally to the suasion. Attention, interest, empathy, ethos, fear, seminar and in writing to the instructor. Senior and techniques of speakers, and those who use journalism and communication majors only. persuasion professionally are studied.

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Communication: Journalism COM-240 Public Relations 3 credits major Introduces current theories and practices of public relations, with emphasis on facilitating Required courses for the journalism major two-way communication with various publics. (tracks in news-editorial journalism, public Explores approaches to public relations prob- relations, and multimedia communication; see lems by critically analyzing case studies and also communication courses on the preceding applying theories and techniques to realistic sit- and following pages.) uations.

COM-210 News Reporting and Writing COM-261 Multimedia Communication 3 credits 3 credits Develops skills in hard-news reporting in labo- Uses digital graphics, text and audio to intro- ratory and field exercises. Employs off-campus duce students to the use of multimedia as an reporting assignments to refine information- educational, presentational, sales and entertain- gathering techniques such as interviewing, ment tool. Using the Macintosh computer and observation, and use of government documents building an understanding of basic design prin- and other contextual materials. Requires stu- ciples, students will learn the theories underly- dents to produce reports using advanced jour- ing effective presentation of digital messages, as nalistic writing techniques. Includes reporting exemplified in the creation of a CD-ROM. and writing about police news, state and local government, the criminal justice system, sci- COM-316 Feature Writing ence, and sports. Prerequisite: COM-202. fall 3 credits Focuses on problems and requirements of COM-211 Copy Editing newspaper, magazine, public relations, and free- 3 credits lance nonfiction writing. Students write features Teaches all phases of copy editing for news and designed for acceptance in selected media and public relations: marking of copy, building and learn marketing techniques. Prerequisite: COM- shaping news stories, following mechanical 202, English writing concentration, or permis- style, and safeguarding against problems of libel sion of instructor. and inaccuracy. Provides comprehensive review of grammar, spelling and punctuation, and COM-341 Publicity Methods in intensive practice in writing headlines and cap- Organizations tions, editing wire copy, and using computers. 3 credits Prerequisite: COM-202 or English writing con- Applies communication theory to writing and centration. editorial processes and production techniques to create public relations materials; includes COM-212 Publication Design press releases, industrial publications, house 3 credits organs, trade publications, brochures, newslet- Explains theories and techniques of graphic arts ters, stockholder reports, and audio-visual in print media layout and design. Provides an media. Prerequisites: COM-202, COM-240, or understanding of the use of typography and art permission of instructor. as design elements in newspapers, advertisements, newsletters, and brochures. Directs students to apply these concepts to the creation of published materials using Macintosh desktop publishing techniques.

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COM-360 Advanced Publication and and summarize information in government Graphic Design documents and other specialized resources. 3 credits Focuses on conceptualizing of story ideas, plan- Builds on elementary knowledge of graphic ning major projects, gathering information by design to teach the principles of advanced lay- means of data bases, participant-observation, out, typography, and computer graphics. interviews, and analysis of public documents. Introduces students to industry standard draw- Emphasizes organizing large quantities of mate- ing and digital photo editing software. Provides rial and presenting it in a meaningful context. an understanding of the use of logos, infograph- Prerequisite: COM-210 or permission of ics and magazine layout, and of the theoretical instructor. spring bases of color for print production. Prerequisite: COM-212 or permission of instructor. COM-440 Cases and Campaigns in Public Relations COM-361 Photography 3 credits 3 credits Critically analyzes public relations case prob- Introduces students to professional methods of lems in industry, labor, education, government, shooting, processing, and digitizing photo- social welfare, and trade associations. graphs for publication in print and on the Emphasizes problem solving through the use of Internet. Relates hands-on work to theory, his- communication theories, public relations tech- tory, aesthetics, and ethics. Provides practice in niques, creative thinking, and the development computer manipulation, using Photoshop. Each of professional goals and standards. Employs student must have a manually adjustable 35mm realistic simulation exercises and actual case camera. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. studies to develop and critique students’ ability to demonstrate this knowledge in professional COM-364 Digital Media for the Internet situations. Prerequisite: COM-341 or permis- 3 credits sion of instructor. Equips students with the theories and practical techniques required to produce effective digital text, graphics, audio and video for the Internet. Discusses theories behind the use of these media COM-460 Advanced Multimedia in terms of effective communication and inter- Communication action. Introduces students to different comput- 3 credits er platforms and requirements for cross-plat- Builds on previous courses to refine students’ form media. Prerequisite: COM-261 or permis- understanding of theories of digital media sion of instructor. across platforms. Introduces Web site creation and management, as well as management of COM-410 Computer Assisted Reporting other forms of digital media. Prerequisite: 3 credits COM-364. Develops advanced reporting techniques for researching and writing in-depth news stories and investigative articles. Uses state-of-the-art computer-assisted reporting methods including finding and mining data bases on the Internet, creating spreadsheets to analyze data, and employing data base manager software to sort

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Communication: COM-251 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits Communication major Introduces the student to the field of interpersonal communication. The focus of this course Required courses for the communication major is balanced between the study of various com- (tracks in business and professional communi- munication concepts and theories and the cation, radio and television, and interpersonal development of interpersonal skills and sensi- communication; see also communication core tivities. More specifically, students will partici- and journalism courses on the preceding and pate in lectures, exercises and projects while following pages). exploring the role and function of relationships in their professional, social, and personal lives. COM-220 Voice and Articulation 3 credits COM-252 Intercultural Communication Increases the student’s knowledge of the vocal 3 credits elements of oral communication and improves Develops intercultural communication compe- use of voice and articulation. Introduces anato- tence through an awareness and understanding my and physiology for enhanced vocal produc- of diverse cultures and their impact on commu- tion. Analyzes volume, rate, pitch, quality, nication. This course will be different from the phrasing, stress, and inflection. Presents the international communication course, which International Phonetic Alphabet as a means of focuses on communication between nations. developing correct articulation and pronuncia- This course will focus on the more personal tion. Uses classroom exercises and tape record- aspects of communication — what happens ing for feedback and learning. when people from different cultures interact face-to-face. It will introduce students to those COM-222 Group Communication general factors that influence communication 3 credits with people from diverse cultures both interna- Examines the communication process as it tionally and within the United States, and offer relates to the small group. Theoretical con- a blend of skill development, communication structs including motivation, group climate, theory, and hands-on application. attraction, leadership, decision making, problem solving and roles are analyzed. Utilizes COM-322 Argumentation and Debate group experience to study and evaluate the 3 credits dynamics and effectiveness of interpersonal sys- Investigates the theory and practice of speech tems. communication that seeks to persuade by infer- COM-230 Radio and Television ential argumentation. Concentrates on theories, Communication practices, and research in argumentation and 3 credits debate, blended with speaking experience in Examines the field of electronic communication analyzing and advocating controversial topics. and its role in society. Scrutinizes the history, Prerequisite: COM-104 or COM-290. technology, structure, and regulation of broad- casting including issues, trends, and the impact COM-323 Oral Interpretation of Literature of new communication technologies. 3 credits Introduces basic principles of effective commu- Provides an orientation to the field of oral per- nication in broadcast writing and producing. formance. Students select literary texts, adapt the material to the audience and prepare it for presentation. Emphasizes the development of

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voice, articulation and kinesic behavior. COM-335 Television Field Production Presentations to the class are critiqued. 3 credits Prerequisites: COM-104 or COM-290; or per- Provides an in-depth study of advanced tech- mission of instructor. niques in Television Field Production for television. Individual and group field production COM-331 Television Production assignments will involve planning and executing 3 credits single camera production in a non-studio set- Explores the technological capabilities and lim- ting. Previously developed video production itations of the television medium in team pro- skills will be refined, and students will gain ductions using a range of styles and formats. increased competency and sophistication in all Students learn principles of studio production, areas of field production including: production electronic field production, and electronic news planning, camera operations, lighting, sound gathering. Exercises include use of computer and digital non-linear editing. Designed to pre- graphics, audio production, and electronic pare students to effectively function in the video editing. Stresses electronic communica- industry as a member of a professional field tion skills and aesthetic values in a professional production team. In field situations, students production setting. Prerequisite: COM-230. fall create, produce, shoot and edit video documentaries, public service announcements and COM-333 Broadcast Programming instructional projects for use on the campus tel- 3 credits evision network. Prerequisite: COM-331. Analyzes the theory, practice, structure, and function of broadcast programming. Examines COM-353 Nonverbal Communication the structure of the industry as it relates to 3 credits entertainment, information, and the audience. Investigates studies in and theories of nonverbal Studies program categories, formats, genres, communication. Lectures and experiential trends, consistency, accountability, and ratings activities explore the effect of status, culture, as well as cable, satellites, and home video. and gender upon kinesics, physical characteris- Critical standards are developed by introducing tics, proxemics, tactile communication, paralan- humanistic and scientific modes of program guages, artifacts, and environmental factors. analysis. Prerequisite: COM-230. Prerequisite: COM-104 or permission of COM-334 Audio Production instructor. 3 credits COM-431 Advanced Television Research Provides a laboratory study of audio production and Production techniques, writing, and performance. 3 credits Introduces the fundamental properties of sound Utilizes the studio as a tool of scholarly research. as applied in modern audio production at radio Students design and conduct social and behav- and television stations, sound studios, and pro- ioral research on the influence and the effects of duction houses. Students conduct lab exercises television, using their own production as a basis in editing, mixing, and digital recording. for experimental or descriptive studies. Students write, produce, and perform a variety Prerequisite: COM-331 or permission of of programs including news, interviews, com- instructor. mercials, dramas, and documentaries. Prerequisite: COM-230.

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COM-434 Advanced Radio Production action, reasoning, and organization. To receive 3 credits credit, grade must be A, B, or C. Prerequisite: Provides in-depth study of advanced techniques permission of department chairperson. in audio recording and radio programming and production. Individual and group production of COM-290 Professional and Strategic short and long-form radio projects including: Speech promotional spots, features, music program- 3 credits ming, and news. Students will be involved in all Improves communication skills of business phases of programming and production for majors to compete successfully in the corporate radio including: project conception, develop- world. Provides students with practical infor- ment, management, and implementation. mation necessary for effective communication Selected student projects will air on student in various business and professional settings. radio station, WRRC. Prerequisite: COM-334. Covers communication processes, principles and models in the modern organization. Class COM-452 Contemporary Issues in assignments are given with emphasis on devel- Interpersonal Communication oping a knowledge and practical understanding 3 credits of informative, persuasive, and impromptu pre- Introduces the student to the study and nature sentations. Limited to students enrolled in busi- of human interaction. Students are encouraged ness administration. to explore the social and psychological implications of various communicative relationships COM-291 Documentary Film and Video ranging from cross-gender communication to 3 credits dysfunctional family systems to intercultural Explores philosophical questions about the rela- interactions. Prerequisite: COM-222 or COM- tionship between non-fiction films and televi- 251 or permission of instructor. sion programs and the reality they purport to record. Analyzes ethical problems of filmmak- Communication: ing and television. Through screenings, lectures, and readings, students survey the main tradi- Elective courses tions in documentaries—reportorial, explorato- ry, persuasive, symphonic, compilation, and fic- See also communication core, journalism tional. major, and communication major courses on the preceding pages. COM-390 Communication and Society: Issues and Movements COM-104S Introduction to Speech 3 credits Communication Examines in a topical manner the influence of 0-3 credits communication upon significant issues and Presents basic information and education con- movements affecting people and society. cerning speech communication, stressing the Investigates interpersonal and mass media fac- concept that speech and language habits can tors as they relate to a major issue such as and should be improved. Through directed changing sex roles, radicalism, racism, evangel- practice the student has an opportunity to ism, election campaigns, and technology. May develop poise and confidence in speaking, as be taken more than once with a different well as competence in analyzing and synthesiz- emphasis. Prerequisite: permission of instruc- ing ideas and attitudes. Emphasizes importance tor. of the speaker’s personality, voice, diction, body

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COM-391 Communication Criticism COM-491 Internship in Communication 3 credits 1-4 credits Investigates and analyzes various methods of Places qualified students in a professional area communication criticism and their applications related directly to their communication train- to the understanding and evaluation of inter- ing. For example, students may intern in a com- personal and mass communication. Introduces munication position on a newspaper, at a radio theories and perspectives to assist in the analysis or television station, in a public relations of contemporary communication. Emphasizes agency, or with a political party or private busi- the application of critical methods to actual ness appropriate to their interest. A minimum speeches, films, texts, and mass media coverage. of 50 hours of internship per credit is required. Written reports and supervisor evaluations are COM-392 Media History: Personalities and used to analyze and evaluate the experience. For Trends journalism and communication majors only, 3 credits primarily juniors and seniors. No more than Presents in a topical manner the history of the two internships are permitted for each student; media from various perspectives, seeking to exceptions may be made. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA place the material into a meaningful economic, or permission of instructor. cultural, political, and/or social context. Different issues and related individuals are examined, such as the golden age of radio, Computer Information motion picture economics, and media empire builders, with a view toward understanding Systems (CIS) their significant impact on the development and functioning of the media today. This course may CIS-185 Introduction to Computing be taken more than once with a different 3 credits emphasis. This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of computer hardware, software, COM-393 International Communication and communication systems. Students will 3 credits learn the basic components of a networked Examines mass media systems and their influ- Wintel compatible microcomputer system, ence on international communication. using the Windows XP operating environment. Emphasizes media systems of major political Students will receive hands-on experience uti- powers such as Russia, China, the European lizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and community, the United States, and geo-political PowerPoint) software. In addition, students will centers such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and be introduced to the use of the campus network Latin America. Using a seminar format, the for communications and research via the course explores how a nation’s mass media Internet and World Wide Web. reflect its socio-political environment and national values. Focuses on the international CIS-200 Introduction to Programming images constructed by the mass media. 3 credits This course provides the student with an under- COM-490 Independent Research and Study standing of the development of business appli- 1-4 credits cations utilizing the object-oriented/event-driv- en programming language Visual Basic. Prerequisite: CIS-185 or permission of instructor.

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CIS-265 Telecommunications CIS-386 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits 3 credits This course provides an introduction to busi- Topics include modeling techniques such as ness data communications and networking. The UML and methodologies to address the plan- Internet and OSI models are discussed. Network ning, analysis, design, and implementation of technologies include local area networks, back- high-quality systems, delivered on time and bone, wide area networks, and the Internet. within budget. Issues and tools related to the Introductions to network design, security, and management of project teams are also dis- network management are also provided. cussed. Prerequisite: CIS-391. spring CIS-387 Systems Development Project 3 credits CIS-272 End-User Computing Using rapid application development tools, stu- 3 credits dents construct a complete operational system Students will learn to develop database applica- within the span of a single semester. The project tions in a Windows environment. Microsoft covers the five steps of the systems development Access will be used as a standalone environment life cycle: planning, analysis, design, program- and as a client to shared database servers. ming, and implementation. Prerequisite: CIS- Emphasis will be on the use of end-user tools 386. fall rather than on programming. The course is appropriate for all business majors. Prerequisite: CIS-391 Database Management Systems CIS-185. 3 credits The study of relational and object-relational CIS-300 Object-Oriented Programming database management systems in the Oracle 3 credits environment. Major topics include SQL pro- Students will learn the basic concepts of object- gramming and database administration. Course oriented programming as contrasted with tradi- content is based upon the Oracle professional tional structured programming and will devel- certification exams. Prerequisite: CIS-200. op applications using the Java programming language. Prerequisite: CIS-200. CIS-395 Decision Support Systems 3 credits CIS-340 Electronic Commerce This course studies the rapidly changing tech- 3 credits nologies that use computers to support decision The purpose of this course is to understand the making for unstructured and semi-structured broad range of Internet business technologies; to develop skills necessary to create and admin- problems. Topics vary greatly from semester to ister electronic commerce projects; and to semester. This fall, the use of futures markets to understand electronic commerce business mod- support decisions and the computer science, els, benefits, and risks. Prerequisite: CIS-200. mathematics, statistics, and financial underpin- nings of the Black-Scholes theory of pricing CIS-350 Internet Applications financial derivatives will be covered. Development Prerequisites: CIS-391 or permission of the 3 credits instructor. A study of application development in an n-tier, component-based architecture. Major topics include client and server-side scripting, XML, and Web services. Emphasis is placed on database applications for e-commerce. Prerequisite: CIS-200.

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CIS-400 Networks CIS-491 Summer Computer Information 3 credits Systems Internship Topics include local area networks, their use in a 3 credits business environment, and network operating An honors course that provides the student with systems. Concepts of client/server architecture approximately two months of supervised and network administration are presented, fol- employment with participating companies. lowed by hands-on practice installing, configur- Students are given a variety of information ing, and running a Windows 2000 Server net- technology experiences. They are required to work. Prerequisite: CIS-386. complete a term paper and to make an oral presentation to the faculty. Pass/fail. CIS-410 Selected Topics in Information Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Technology 3 credits Information and communication technologies Economics (ECO) are evolving rapidly and continually. The Special Topics course will facilitate the explo- ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics ration of a selected topic (or combination of 3 credits topics) that represents a recent technological A collective view of income receiving and advance with important and direct implications spending sectors of the national economy, in the field of computer information systems. including households, businesses, and govern- Current research, readings, lectures, discussions ments. Problems: What determines the level of and/or hands-on computer experience or other output, income, and employment achieved by appropriate measures will be employed to stim- the economy? What determines the growth of ulate student learning. Prerequisites to be deter- national output and employment? National mined by instructor. income accounting, income and employment theory, monetary system, general price level, CIS-485 Management Information business cycle, government policies designed to Systems provide for full employment, price stability, and 3 credits economic growth are covered. Prerequisite: The course focuses on the use and management MSD-104 or MTH-100S or passing grade on of information systems technology for the math placement exam. strategic and operational advantage of the firm. As a result of the course, students will know the ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics business value of the information resources of 3 credits the firm, e-commerce theory and practice, and Market price systems are analyzed. The nature how to be an effective user of these resources. and characteristics of consumer and producer Prerequisite: CIS-185, senior standing. behavior, the theory of pricing in competitive and noncompetitive markets, and determina- CIS-490 Independent Research and Study tion of the distribution of output are evaluated. 1-4 credits Welfare, social control, monopoly, and income Topic to be approved by professor and depart- inequality are explored in the light of price the- ment chairperson. Available for juniors and sen- ory. The role of the United States in the world iors. No more than 12 credits allowed toward economy is explored. Prerequisite: MSD-104 or graduation. MTH-100S or passing grade on math placement exam.

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ECO-210 Intermediate Macroeconomics statistical tools that are employed with econom- 3 credits ic analysis for solving managerial problems. An analytical study of modern aggregate eco- Prerequisites: ECO-201, MSD-105 and MSD- nomic theory. Emphasizes the measurement 201 or permission of instructor. fall and determination of income, employment, and price levels, as well as economic policy in theory ECO-305 International Trade and and practice. Prerequisite: ECO-200. spring Investment 3 credits ECO-211 Intermediate Microeconomics Studies the theory, institutions, and structures 3 credits underlying the international flow of trade and This course is designed to give the student a investment. Topics are: the theory of interna- thorough understanding of microeconomic tional trade; balance of payment analysis; the theory. As such, the course will analyze the international monetary system; adjustment to behavior of both consumers and producers, and balance of payment disequilibrium; regional how this behavior determines the price and economic integration; the economic effects of quantity observed in the market. The course trade restrictions; and trade and foreign invest- objective is to provide students with the neces- ment problems of developing nations. sary theoretical background that will enable Prerequisite: ECO-201 or permission of instruc- them to solve meaningful and practical prob- tor. spring lems. Thus, the course is both theoretical and applied in its orientation. The course will ECO-315 Comparative Economic Systems emphasize that economic theory can be used 3 credits not only to solve market oriented problems, but Provides a conceptual framework for classifying social and public policy problems as well. and comparing economic systems. Presents the- Prerequisite: ECO-201. fall ory of the capitalist market economy and case studies of the United States, Japanese, French, ECO-300 Business Conditions Analysis and and Swedish economies. Examines theory of the Forecasting centrally planned economy, and case studies of 3 credits the Soviet, Chinese, and Hungarian economies. Business conditions change daily. Students Presents theory of market socialism and a case study them as they change, learning to under- study of the Yugoslav economy. Case studies are stand them in the light of economic theory, necessarily limited, concentrating on selected learning how each part of the economy is affect- topics, such as a comparison of firm manage- ed, and learning the advantages and limitations ment, industrial policy, etc. Prerequisite: ECO- of the most reliable forecasting methods. 201 or permission of instructor. fall Prerequisite: ECO-200, MSD-201, or permission of instructor. fall ECO-325 Industrial Organization 3 credits ECO-301 Managerial Economics Explores the relationship between market struc- 3 credits ture and performance. Topics include concen- Intensively examines the theory of the firm with tration in individual industries, product differ- applications to the solution of such managerial entiation and entry barriers, pricing and mar- problems as demand forecasting, the nature and keting policies, and antitrust policies and their behavior of costs, and product pricing. consequences. Prerequisite: ECO-201 or per- Introduces the use of simple mathematical and mission of instructor. spring

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ECO-330 Labor Market Analysis ECO-340 Mathematical Economics 3 credits 3 credits Intensive study of the economics of the labor Introduces mathematical economic models. market, which examines the determinants of Emphasizes equilibrium analysis, e.g., market labor supply and demand, and market equilibri- and national income models; optimization um in the labor market. This enables the student problems, e.g., profit and utility maximization; to understand what determines wages, labor and mathematical programming. Introduces force participation, occupational choice, the differential and difference equations as they extent of education and training, unemploy- relate to dynamic economic models, which ment, poverty, union membership, and discrim- introduce time as a variable. Prerequisites: ination in the labor market. Prerequisite: ECO- ECO-200 or ECO-201, MSD-105 and MSD- 201 or permission of instructor. fall 106, or permission of instructor.

ECO-335 Economics of the Public Sector ECO-345 Transportation for Business and 3 credits Society Analyzes the economic roles of government: 3 credits allocation; distribution; and stabilization. The Studies the theoretical and policy-related course examines the tools used by governments, aspects of the allocation of resources engaged in especially the federal government, such as taxa- transportation. Special attention to the pricing tion, expenditures, regulations and laws in order and provision of individual and mass transport to achieve economic goals. The course will give services in national, regional, and urban set- special attention to social regulation. tings. Prerequisite: ECO-201 or permission of Prerequisite: ECO-201 or permission of instruc- instructor. spring tor. spring ECO-350 Business Location and ECO-336 Economics of the Health Care Environmental Scanning Sector 3 credits 3 credits Studies the economic forces that influence the This course presents ways in which economic observed locational patterns of agricultural, analysis can be used to explain issues in the manufacturing, trade, and residential activities health care industry. Microeconomic tools will in urban and rural areas. Prerequisite: ECO-201 be used to describe the behavior of consumers, or permission of instructor. fall producers, and third parties of the health care sector. The course also investigates the role of ECO-360 Contemporary Economic Issues government in regulating the health care sector, 3 credits and in providing services to the poor and elder- Selected current issues are examined within the ly. Finally, we will use this foundation to exam- framework of economic theory. Specific topics ine some recent changes in this industry, and to undertaken will be announced at preregistra- analyze the most recent proposals for further tion. Prerequisites: ECO-200 and 201 or permis- changes. sion of instructor.

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ECO-365 The Post-Soviet Economy and U.S. of the semester, students are assigned to a com- Business munity-based organization. As a team, students 3 credits meet with the client, devise a plan of action, col- Studies the contemporary post-Soviet econom- lect and analyze data and other information, ic system, with emphasis on institutions, poli- and write a report to the client. At the end of the cies and issues related to business opportunities semester, students present their findings to the in this area. Topics covered include the historic, client. Prerequisite: ECO-200, ECO-201 or per- geographic, political, and cultural setting, plan- mission of the instructor. ning and plan implementation in the traditional system, current reforms and prospects for the ECO-490 Independent Research and Study future, with special reference to the foreign 3 credits trade institutions and experience of foreign Topic to be approved by professor and depart- firms doing business in the post-Soviet Union ment chairperson. Available for juniors and sen- and East European countries. Prerequisites: iors. No more than 12 credits allowed toward ECO-200, ECO-201. spring graduation.

ECO-370 Development of Modern Economic ECO-491 Internship/Independent Study Thought 3 credits 3 credits This course is available to qualified economics An introduction to the development of eco- majors and minors. Evaluation is based on a nomic thought beginning with the performance appraisal provided by the partici- Mercantalists and including such schools as the pating firm and a project/paper judged by the classical, socialist, neoclassical, institutionalist, department’s internship director. This course Keynesian, Chicago, and Galbraithian. can be used as a business or free elective. Prerequisites: ECO-200, ECO-201, or permis- Permission of instructor. sion of instructor. spring

ECO-380 Introduction to Econometrics Education (EDU) 3 credits Introduces the basic concepts and methods of *An asterisk indicates a course that may be econometric analysis. The fundamental tech- taken only by students who have been formally niques of constructing and testing econometric admitted to the teacher education program, see models are examined and analyzed with partic- page 43. ular emphasis on their applicability in business and government decision-making. Students EDU-010 Cohort Seminar have the opportunity to construct and simulate 1 supplemental education unit their own simplified versions of an econometric Designed for students new to education, this model. Prerequisites: ECO-200 and MSD-201 seminar is a small-group experience that serves or permission of instructor. as an orientation to the program. Concerns about preparing to be a professional as well as ECO-450 Seminar in Economic Research academic and personal development are consid- 3 credits ered in one-hour weekly sessions. The one sup- Students in the course learn to conduct eco- plemental education unit does not count toward nomic research by engaging in an actual com- graduation; grading is on a pass/fail (Y/Z) basis. munity-based research project. At the beginning

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EDU-106 Contexts of Schooling EDU-320 Instructional Linguistics and 3 credits Second Language Learning Students in this field-based course will begin to 3 credits examine aims, practices, and contemporary A general linguistics course that provides a con- issues of schooling in their historical, sociologi- trastive study of English, French, German, and cal, philosophical and futuristic contexts and Spanish sounds, forms and syntax. Students from the perspectives of various multicultural visit schools where they interview language constituencies—students, parents, local com- learners and sample their speech for analysis. munity, wider economic community, govern- Applications of these studies are made to creat- ment, and the profession. In doing so, they will ing instructional materials and to teaching. begin to develop professional skills of observa- Theories of language acquisition as well as fac- tion, reflection, analysis, and argument. This tors affecting second language learning, includ- course must be taken concurrently with ing learning styles and personality, are studied. Developmental Educational Psychology. A A rationale for communicative language teach- cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. ing and learning is constructed.

EDU-206 Developmental Educational EDU-324 Issues in Day Care Psychology 3 credits 3 credits Issues facing parents and early childhood edu- This field-based course focuses on (a) the cogni- cators are explored, including program funding, tive, personality, social, creative, and moral government regulations, mainstreaming, child development of children; (b) influential theo- abuse, liability insurance, community support ries, concepts, and research findings of educa- systems, nanny care, family day care, center care, tional psychology; and (c) the translation of and intergenerational care. psychological theory into classroom practices. This course must be taken concurrently with EDU-*451 Special Topics: Education Contexts of Schooling. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 3 credits is required. Student teachers, graduate interns, Rider faculty, cooperating teachers, and building-level EDU-*262 Teaching in the Bilingual or administrators will engage in collaborative Immersion Classroom study of a topic through reading, writing, dis- 3 credits cussion, observation, and reflection on their Students observe, prepare, and present a variety work in classrooms. Work in these seminars will of lessons in reading, language arts, and various help student teachers synthesize knowledge school subjects, in English and another lan- from their professional courses and all partici- guage. Focus is on the appropriateness and pants extend their understanding of a particular adaptation of methods and materials for first or topic pertaining to teaching. Teacher research second language learners. Evaluation of student methods will be employed as participants ana- progress as well as curriculum design and class- lyze their own teaching through perspectives of room management for students of diverse lan- the seminar topic. Topics will vary each semes- guage levels also are covered. This course fulfills ter. This course is dual-listed for undergraduate the pre-practicum field experience for students and graduate credit. Enrollment is limited to in the bilingual education and foreign language students concurrently enrolled in student teach- program. ing and to cooperating teachers and principals working with them.

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EDU-460 Educating and Evaluating the Education: Business Education Bilingual Child 3 credits (BED) An examination of the historical, legal and pedagogical aspects of the education of language *An asterisk indicates a course that may be minority students. Considers the design of taken only by students who have been formally school programs for minority students includ- admitted to the teacher education program, see ing legal mandates, testing, staffing and funding. page 43. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of bilingual students as they enter, develop and exit BED-110 Alphabetic Shorthand from special programs of study. 3 credits An introduction to shorthand, stressing theory, EDU-*465 Student Teaching and Seminar principles, and reading and writing techniques. 12 credits Students are required to do extensive reading A full-time program for seniors providing prac- and writing practice to develop this skill. tical teaching experience in an accredited ele- Procedures for notetaking, as well as verbatim mentary or secondary school. Under the direct dictation, are applied. Pretranscription skills are supervision of the cooperating teacher, student taught to provide a foundation for producing teachers are responsible for the planning of les- mailable transcripts. sons and for teaching in their areas of specialization and for developing a high level of teaching BED-201 Word Processing: Beginning competency. Supervisors from Rider observe 1 credit the student teachers at work, confer with the Students will be introduced to touch keyboard- cooperating teachers and student teachers, and ing on a computer keyboard. They will key- evaluate the growth of the student teachers board personal business letters, tables and short throughout the internship period. Special topics reports using the create, edit and print functions are considered in seminars held in conjunction of a major word processing package. Discussion with student teaching. These topics include will be held regarding how keyboarding and school health and substance abuse, school law, word processing can be taught in secondary and teacher certification and placement, classroom elementary classrooms. Students will prepare a management, mainstreaming, professionalism, paper summarizing a keyboarding/word pro- and other topics deemed appropriate by the fac- cessing software package of their choice. ulty and student teachers. Prerequisites: 1. pass/fail Satisfactory completion of junior-level professional courses; 2. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 BED-202 Word Processing: Advanced prior to commencing the semester in which stu- 1 credit dent teaching is to be completed; 3. All profes- Advanced word processing functions will be sional education courses, with the exception of covered including search, pagination, those taken concurrently with student teaching, headers/footers, macros, line draw, footnotes must be completed with a grade of C+ or better; and endnotes, block and move, merge and sort. 4. A candidate for student teaching must be A major word processing package will be used. Discussion will be held on how to use advanced approved by the education division and the word processing functions in elementary and coordinator of student teaching. Student teach- secondary classes. A paper summarizing an ing fee: $245. advanced word processing software program will be completed. Prerequisite: BED-201 or equivalent. pass/fail

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BED-203 Desktop Publishing and Graphics BED-206 BASIC Programming 1 credit 1 credit Low-level desktop publishing is examined using An introductory course to provide an under- a major word processing package and a major standing of and the ability to use the BASIC graphics package. This course enables students computer language. Emphasis is placed on the to prepare newsletters, simple newspapers, fly- fundamental elements of the BASIC language. ers, brochures, letterheads, and banners as well Students will design and write programs. as line, bar, and circle graphs. This course is pass/fail appropriate to education majors who expect to be involved in designing and overseeing student BED-207 HyperCard publications and for those who will use graphics 1 credit in their teaching and personal lives. Discussions This course will give students a basic knowledge will be held on how to integrate desktop pub- of HyperCard, a multimedia program. Students lishing and graphics into elementary and sec- will learn to set up and use stacks in a variety of ondary curriculums. A paper summarizing a applications that are appropriate for their major desktop publishing/graphics software package fields of study. This course is especially useful will be completed. Prerequisite: BED-202 or for elementary education majors who expect to equivalent. pass/fail be involved in creating multimedia applications for their classrooms. The use of color, sound BED-204 Spreadsheets and animation will be included. Students will 1 credit complete a final project incorporating several Basic electronic spreadsheet concepts and appli- multimedia features. pass/fail cations are taught using a major spreadsheet program. Topics include writing basic formulas, BED-208 Internet copying formulas, playing “What If,” customiz- 1 credit ing a worksheet, and printing a spreadsheet. This course will give students a basic knowledge Discussions will be held on how to integrate of the Internet. Students will learn to use elec- spreadsheets into elementary and secondary tronic mail and the World Wide Web. The use of classes and activities. A paper summarizing a the Internet in educational research will be spreadsheet software package will be completed. stressed. Topics will include the history and cur- pass/fail rent status of the Internet, browsers, search engines, bookmarks, evaluation of web pages BED-205 DOS/Windows and home pages. Students will complete a 1 credit research project appropriate to their major field This course will give students a basic under- of study. pass/fail standing of Disk Operating Systems (DOS) and Windows. Students will learn to set up and use BED-209 Presentation Software a variety of applications. pass/fail 1 credit This course will give students skills in the use of presentation software designed for microcomputer applications. Students will explore the features of MicroSoft’s Power Point program and design projects for presentation. Prerequisite: BED-202 or equivalent. pass/fail

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BED-211 Web Page Development integration models. Appropriate developmen- 1 credit tal/reflective strategies will be incorporated with This course will provide students with the instruction. Although multimedia microcom- knowledge and skill to develop web pages incor- puters will be utilized throughout the course, porating text, graphics, sound and video prior microcomputer knowledge and experi- enhancements. Students will be able to create a ence is not a critical element. Multimedia personal web page usable for uploading to an expertise will be developed as the course pro- Internet server. pass/fail gresses. Prerequisites: BED-202, BED-209 or equivalents. Open to all students. BED-212 Word Processing: Applications 1 credit BED-308 Directed Study in Instructional Word Processing: Applications introduces stu- Media and Technology dents to high-level word processing concepts 3 credits and critical thinking skills using a major inte- Designed to enable the student to develop grated office applications program. Advanced instructional presentations utilizing the advan- word processing topics covered include merg- tages of multimedia technology. Each student ing, multiple page documents, headers and will be required to create a multimedia portfolio footers, footnotes and endnotes, outlines and that contains information presentations, cumu- graphics. There will be emphasis on the integra- lative records, presenter notes, work samples, tion of word processing with the Internet. photo library, video animation and audio narra- Integrated self-paced challenge activities and tion. Cooperative learning strategies will be uti- critical thinking activities will provide opportu- lized throughout the course. nities for students to apply their accumulated Developmental/reflective strategies will include word processing expertise in a variety of set- self-reflection, peer feedback and interaction tings. Pass/fail. Prerequisite: BED-202. with the instructor in class and via e-mail. Expertise will be developed as the course pro- BED-213 Data Base Software gresses. Prerequisites: BED-204, BED-209 or 1 credit equivalents. Open to all students. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skill to build, maintain and BED-309 Instructional Media and manipulate data base files. Students will be able Technology Management to demonstrate the relationship between data 3 credits within a data base management program. Designed to develop technology management Pass/fail. Prerequisite: BED-204. skills that can be used for individual classrooms, training centers, subject area specializations, BED-307 Concepts of Instructional Media grade levels, school laboratories, curriculum and Technology integration, administrative functions, system 3 credits networks, community services, communication Designed to provide the student with familiari- systems and connecting linkages between edu- ty and appreciation of the role of educational cational/work environments and home. Various technology in the workplace as it applies to stu- management strategies will be explored and dents, teachers, administrators, and trainers. each student will have an opportunity to design, The student will explore the Internet, various via a multimedia microcomputer, an instruc- educational multimedia, distance learning, vir- tional technology system of their choice along tual reality environments, learning theories, and with a management plan. Cooperative learning

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BED-*415 Teaching Business Subjects Enrollment in elementary education courses is 3 credits limited to students in the teacher education pro- Instructional strategies in the teaching of busi- gram. ness and marketing subjects are analyzed and demonstrated. Students are required to prepare ELD-307 Emergent Literacy: P-3 lesson plans, teach demonstration lessons, 3 credits develop a unit plan, and compile a resource file This course is needed to meet the requirements of teaching materials. Videotaping of demon- for the specialized endorsement in Early stration lessons is integrated with the course Childhood. The course establishes a solid foun- work to encourage developing teaching compe- dation of knowledge about literacy in the early tency through a series of instructional modules years and dispels myths regarding readiness to appropriate to the student’s certification inter- read and write. In addition, the course contains ests. the foundational aspects of literacy, including the relationship between oral language and literacy, the linguistic foundation of literacy, and the social contexts of literacy learning.

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ELD-308 Fostering Language and Literacy in at least one field site as well as continued Development teaching of lessons to individual and/or small 3 credits groups of children. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and Explores current understanding of the fields of EDU-206. reading/language arts from the perspectives of theory and practice. Students write lesson plans, ELD-490 Independent Research and Study critique methods of instruction and assessment Provides the student with an opportunity to and develop a portfolio of an individual student study an area of personal interest. The outline from their field site. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and for the study must be accepted by a sponsoring EDU-206. professor and approved by the student’s department and academic dean. The number of ELD-375 Teaching Math N-8 semester hours credit to be assigned is deter- 3 credits mined by the department. This course focuses on the teaching of mathematics that is developmentally appropriate for students from nursery to grade eight. In keeping Education: Secondary with ACET, NAEYC, and NCTM Standards, emphasis is placed on planning for and imple- Education (SED) menting an integrated curriculum approach, discovery learning, hands-on experience, theme Enrollment in secondary education courses is cycles, use of technology, and traditional and limited to students in the teacher education pro- non-traditional assessment strategies. Field gram. experiences will consist of classroom observations and teaching individuals and/or small SED-370 Teaching in the High School groups of students. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and 3 credits EDU-206. This field-based course focuses on general pedagogy in grades nine through 12. Emphasis will ELD-376 Teaching Science, Social Studies be on generic teaching approaches, planning and the Arts lessons and developing units of study, learning 3 credits styles, issues and techniques of evaluation, and This course focuses on methods and materials multiculturalism. Working in local high schools, of instruction in science, social studies, and the students continue observing and begin teaching arts that are developmentally appropriate for lessons in their subject area specialization. students in preschool through grade eight. This Prerequisites: EDU-106 and EDU-206. course will incorporate the knowledge and professional attitudes put forth by the National SED-400 Teaching English Language Arts Council for the Social Studies, the American in Secondary Schools Association for the Advancement of Science, 3 credits National Art Association, and the Music Students preparing to teach English in middle Educators National Conference. Emphasis is schools and senior high schools explore strate- placed on integrated curriculum, hands-on- gies for the imaginative teaching of literature, experiences, theme cycles, unit planning, and poetry, drama, grammar, composing processes, traditional and non-traditional assessment vocabulary, and oral language use. Students strategies. Field experience will consist of obser- research, develop, and critique thematic units, vation and analysis of a unit of study over time analyze curriculum, and study the selection,

172 course descriptions development, and use of a wide variety of teach- SED-420 Teaching a Second Language ing materials. Traditional and alternative meth- 3 credits ods of assessment are explored. Prerequisites: This course focuses on interactive methods of EDU-106 and EDU-206. fall teaching a new language as well as cross-cultural understanding. Students learn to plan using SED-405 Teaching Social Studies in national and state standards for language Secondary Schools instruction, organize activities, design and 3 credits direct language learning tasks, and assess learn- The theoretical foundations of teaching social ing. Includes theoretical positions on commu- studies in junior and senior high schools. Basic nicative language learning and teaching, the use goals and aims of social studies instruction are and evaluation of currently used materials, the studied, and specific methodological techniques design of new materials, and field experiences in are described and practiced. Demonstration les- the language to be taught. Students keep a jour- sons are prepared and presented. Considers typ- nal and develop their professional portfolio, ical problems with which teachers are confront- participate in an e-seminar, prepare a unit of ed. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and EDU-206. fall study, and present lesson segments. Open to prospective world language teachers, ESL and SED-410 Teaching Science in Secondary bilingual teachers, as well as practicing teachers Schools seeking certification. 3 credits Classroom interaction analysis systems are uti- SED-431 Content Area Reading and Writing lized in the study of the teaching-learning 3 credits process. Students develop their own repertoire Explores theoretical and methodological issues of teaching strategies. Emphasis on the investi- concerned with teaching reading and writing gation and interpretation of recent curriculum within content area classes. Students analyze developments, and the use of the laboratory in junior high and high school textbooks and other science instruction. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and reading materials, study methods of adjusting EDU-206. fall instruction to varying reading and writing needs of students, prepare directed reading SED-415 Teaching Mathematics in activities in their specific content areas, and use Secondary Schools informal diagnostic reading tools. Included is 3 credits the preparation of content area writing assign- The critical analysis of the aims of teaching ments and the evaluation of student writing as mathematics in the secondary school; review of well as the teaching of study skills. Emphasis recent research in the content and teaching of throughout is on the integration of reading and mathematics by individuals and groups; writing into secondary school subject classes. demonstration lessons (reflective teaching) to Prerequisites: EDU-106 and EDU-206. fall illustrate techniques of teaching; the planning of lessons; selection and organization of materials SED-490 Independent Research and Study and subject matter; and evaluation of lesson The outline for study must be accepted by the presentation. Prerequisites: EDU-106 and EDU- professor and approved by the department. The 206. fall semester hours credit to be assigned is determined by the department.

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Education: Early Childhood Rider will make six visits to each students over the course of the internship to provide coaching (ECE) and evaluation. Internship fee: $270. Prerequisites: EDU-106, EDU-206, ECE-322. ECE-322 Observation and Assessment in fall Early Childhood Education 3 credits In this course, students will learn to collect, record, and interpret information about chil- Education: Special Education dren’s growth, interests, and needs, and the (SPE) appropriateness and effectiveness of the educational experiences provided for them. Emphasis SPE-201 Inclusion and Students with will be placed on selecting assessment strategies Disabilities that are developmentally appropriate, culturally 3 credits sensitive, responsive to a child’s individual needs This course is designed to introduce students to and strengths and matched to stated purposes the inclusive classroom. Students will develop and audiences. Prerequisites: EDU-106, EDU- the ability to design and manage the instruc- 206. fall tional environment in an inclusive classroom setting. Through the use of case studies and ECE-440 Early Childhood Curriculum and classroom interactions, students will develop Teaching Internship effective communication and collaboration 3 credits skills for professional interactions. Attitudes and In this course, student will learn to make and behaviors that influence children with special assess developmentally appropriate and cultur- needs will be addressed. [NOTE: Prerequisite: ally responsive curriculum and teaching deci- None.] sions in preschool through third grade settings by drawing on: (1) knowledge of child develop- SPE-202 Community Resources for ment and learning, (2) content area knowledge, Students with Disabilities (3) curriculum content standards, and (4) the 3 credits strengths, interests, needs, home and communi- This course will focus on the transition, com- ty cultures, and developmental characteristics of munity, and daily living concerns of individuals individual children in preschool through third with disabilities. Students will become aware of grade classrooms. Students will be placed in the various resources and agencies that provide classrooms where they will be responsible for services to meet the needs of individuals with planning, facilitating, and evaluating learning of disabilities. Through case studies, interviews young children ages 3 through 5. Over the and observations, students will become aware of course of the semester, students will gradually the various family, educational and work con- take on lead teacher responsibilities while work- texts that influence the social, emotional, and ing approximately six hours a week in their academic development of individuals with dis- classrooms. At the end of the semester, they will abilities. [NOTE: Prerequisite: None.] return to their classrooms full time for three weeks at which time they will assume all responsibilities of a lead teacher. Supervisors from

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SPE-301 Assessment for Instruction in CMP-115 Introduction to Expository Special Education Writing 3 credits 3 credits This course will give students the opportunity Students will develop college-level skills in crit- to evaluate, select, develop and adapt assessment ical reading of challenging texts and in writing materials for children with special needs. The expository essays responding to those texts. legal, cultural, and ethical implications of assessment will be discussed. Administration CMP-116 English as a Second Language and interpretation of formal and informal 3 credits assessments will be addressed. Emphasis will be This course is designed for students whose pri- placed on using assessment information to mary spoken and written language is not make decisions about appropriate placement English, but who have previously studied and learning environments, as well as making English as a foreign language. Students will use decisions for effective instruction in the class- critical thinking strategies to analyze and room. Prerequisites: SPE-201. respond to college-level readings through class discussions of ideas and by writing essays in SPE-302 Instructional Practices for coherent, academic prose. The course will also Children with Disabilities include attention to grammatical, stylistic, and 3 credits idiomatic competence. This course will give students the opportunity to evaluate, select, develop and adapt instruc- CMP-120 Expository Writing tional and assessment materials for children 3 credits with disabilities. Using various case studies, stu- Students will increase their competence in the dents will have the opportunity to develop an critical reading of challenging college-level texts individualized educational program and syn- that engage significant ideas and in writing thesize assessment information to make appro- effective essays that advance a clear and mean- priate instructional decisions. Students will ingful thesis while demonstrating understand- experience the collaborative process and devel- ing of those texts. The second of the depart- op their ability to function as part of an educa- ment’s three-course composition sequence, tional team. A field experience with children CMP-120 must be taken by students who have with disabilities will enable students to apply successfully completed CMP-115 or CMP-116 knowledge in a realistic classroom setting. or who have attained a 530 or above on the ver- Prerequisite: SPE-201, SPE-301. bal SAT or attained a specified qualifying score on the English department placement test.

English Composition (CMP) CMP-125 Research Writing 3 credits Introduces students to the process of library CMP-100S Introduction to College Writing 0-3 credits research and documented writing. Emphasis Students will develop college-level skills in crit- will be on the refinement of critical reading, ical reading of challenging texts and in writing thinking, and writing strategies applied to mul- expository essays responding to those texts. tiple sources and documented papers. Students can receive credit if they attain a level Prerequisite: CMP-120. of proficiency equal to satisfactory completion of CMP-120 (a final grade of C or better).

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CMP-203 Literature and Composition ENG-215 Satire and Comedy 3 credits 3 credits Students will write research papers and do Explores these two related modes of literature library research through the use of literary with the primary emphasis on satire. Possible materials. The course emphasizes increasing the readings include works by Euripedes, Jonson, comprehension of ideas and experiences by Shakespeare, Moliere, Voltaire, Pope, Swift, means of selected readings and is open to stu- Dickens, Twain, Wilde, Waugh, Orwell, and dents who receive a grade of A or B in CMP-120; Heller. it may be used as a substitute for CMP-125. spring ENG-217 Introduction to Shakespeare 3 credits English Literature and Writing Students in this course study Shakespearean drama on an introductory level through close (ENG) reading, analysis, and discussion of selected plays. They learn the relevance and importance ENG-205 Understanding Literature of Shakespeare’s themes, characterizations, and 3 credits imagery. The novel, the short story, drama, and poetry are studied, with a view to the insights to be ENG-220 Literature and Society gained from literature. 3 credits Literature is examined, emphasizing human ENG-210 Major American Authors behavior as it relates to such social phenomena 3 credits as war, alienation, social disorganization, injus- An introductory course focusing on major tice, and poverty. American poets, novelists, essayists, and playwrights. ENG-221 Literature and Psychology 3 credits ENG-211 Major British Authors Students will study Freudian and other psycho- 3 credits analytical concepts as they appear in literature, An introductory course focusing on major plus psychological patterns of behavior such as British poets, novelists, essayists, and play- aggression, frustration, and submission, that wrights. Students will learn to understand, have been utilized by creative literary artists to interpret, and evaluate literary works. expand the reader’s understanding of the human experience. ENG-213 Literature and Mythology 3 credits ENG-224 Science Fiction: The Human Link The interrelationships that exist between liter- 3 credits ary works and folklore, ritual, and religious Studies representative examples of science fic- scriptures and beliefs are explored. The primary tion, including novels and short stories. emphasis is on analyzing the presence of myth- Established classics of the genre, contemporary ic patterns in specific literary works; the second- works, and representative themes and types of ary emphasis is on theories of mythology. science fiction are considered.

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ENG-226 Introduction to Film ENG-250 Literary History I 3 credits 3 credits Focuses on various cinematic techniques used Surveys British literature beginning with the old to develop underlying thematic and symbolic English epic of Beowulf and ending with the concepts and to manipulate the audience. British Romantic writers of the early 1800s. Analyzes classical shorts and features for their There will be an emphasis on the cultural and masterful use of visual language. A fee is historical contexts of the works discussed as well charged for this course. as an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of the individual texts and the characteristics of lit- ENG-228 Black American Literature erary movements. This course is a prerequisite 3 credits to ENG-251 and is required of all English A survey of writings by black Americans, pre- majors and minors. sented historically from early slave narratives through emancipation, reconstruction, the ENG-251 Literary History II Harlem Renaissance, and literature from the 3 credits 1930s to the present. Surveys American and British literature since the 1820s. There will be an emphasis on the cul- ENG-229 Multi-Ethnic Literature in tural and historical contexts of the works dis- America cussed as well as an appreciation for the aesthet- 3 credits ic qualities of the individual texts and the char- Surveys the literature of various ethnic groups. acteristics of literary movements. Required of all Includes five groups of writers (other than black English majors and minors. Prerequisite: ENG- Americans): native American (Indian 250 or permission of the instructor or chairper- Americans); Asian American; Hispanic son. American; Jewish American; and, white ethnic writers. ENG-270 Major Poets 3 credits ENG-230 Women in Literature Studies major American and British poets. 3 credits A range of literary presentations of the female ENG-280 Special Topics in Literature experience and of the conditions of women’s 3 credits lives is explored. These works are placed in his- Uses literary works to achieve insights into dif- torical and social contexts in order to see behind ferent areas of human experience. Topics change and beyond traditional literary conventions. annually as announced by the English department. ENG-240 Methods of Literary Analysis 3 credits ENG-290 The Short Story The study and application of various modes of 3 credits literary criticism practiced in this century, Presents the development of the short story including formal structural, psychological, and from the 19th century to the present with an sociocultural methods of analysis. emphasis on the techniques of plot, setting, characterization, theme, and point of view.

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ENG-303 Creative Writing: Poetry ENG-315 Topics in Specialized Writing 3 credits 3 credits A workshop analyzing the techniques of poetic A workshop in which students will write on spe- expression, with a focus on the student’s origi- cialized topics chosen by the instructor. nal experiments in traditional and contempo- Prerequisite: completion of composition rary verse forms. Prerequisite: completion of requirements or permission of instructor. composition requirements or permission of instructor. ENG-316 Theories of Writing and Tutoring 3 credits ENG-304 Creative Writing: Fiction A workshop on writing and tutoring theory for 3 credits students interested in becoming writing tutors Students write original fiction and analyze the or teachers. Prerequisites: minimum GPA 3.0, techniques of writing fiction in discussion of sophomore standing, and permission of the both their own drafts and published examples instructor. of the form. Prerequisite: completion of composition requirements or permission of instructor. ENG-317 Electronic Writers Workshop 1-3 credits ENG-305 Creative Writing: Nonfiction Students meet weekly to workshop the writing 3 credits of participating off-site students. Prose and/or Students will study the forms of creative nonfic- poetry, electronically exchanged via the Internet tion – the personal essay, memoir, travelogue, and/or electronic mail, will be workshopped in reflective essay, nature writing, and other types distance sessions. Students gain experience of literary essay – and write essays of their own, responding to works in progress through the informed by models they have read and dis- technology of electronic communication. cussed in class. Students will receive feedback on Course may be repeated with permission of the their drafts and revise them for a portfolio that instructor and the department. Prerequisite: will be turned in at the end of the semester. completion of composition requirements or Prerequisite: completion of composition permission of instructor. requirements or permission of instructor. ENG-321 Workplace Writing: Business and ENG-306 Creative Writing: Drama and Professional Contexts Screenplay 3 credits 3 credits A workshop in writing effectively to achieve Teaches students how to write for the stage and specific practical purposes in various profes- screen, paying particular attention to the sional and workplace environments. demands of each genre. Through reading and Prerequisite: completion of composition writing assignments, students will discuss and requirements or permission of instructor. analyze the development of drama for theatrical performance as well as the very different format ENG-322 Workplace Writing: Grant and demands of screen writing for film and tel- Proposals, Fund Raising and Development evision. A portfolio of revisions will serve as a 3 credits final for the course. Prerequisite: completion of Readings address career opportunities in devel- composition requirements or permission of opment and practical guidelines on writing instructor. grants. Short writing exercises early in the semester, along with research assignments on

178 course descriptions the Internet, in books, and in periodicals will ENG-340 Restoration and 18th-Century lead to preparation of a full-length grant pro- Literature posal in the student’s chosen field. Prerequisite: 3 credits completion of composition requirements or A seminar on literature in England from 1600 to permission of instructor. 1800, including such writers as Astell, Pope, Finch, Swift, Defoe, Fielding, and ENG-323 Workplace Writing: Reviewing Wollstonecraft. and Publishing 3 credits ENG-345 Romantic Literature, 1780-1830 Students learn to compose their own analytical 3 credits critiques of the arts through reading and critical A seminar on literature in England from 1780- analysis of significant literary fiction, drama, 1830, emphasizing a close study of the poetry of film, and other arts, as well as through the read- Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron, ing of essay reviews in a variety of sources and Keats. including literary quarterlies and supplements. Attention will also be given to editing skills and ENG-346 Victorian Literature, 1830 to 1900 publishing processes. Prerequisite: completion 3 credits of composition requirements or permission of A seminar on literature in England from 1830 to instructor. 1900, emphasizing close study of the literary culture, including such writers as Dickens, ENG-331 Medieval Literature Browning, Mill, and Ruskin. 3 credits A seminar in Old and Middle English authors, ENG-347 20th-Century British Literature such as Bede, Chaucer, and Kempe, and texts, 3 credits such as Beowulf, moralities, and mystery cycles. A seminar on literature in the United Kingdom Students may be introduced to linguistic issues, from 1900 to the present, emphasizing formal historical and political concerns and critical experiments as well as historical contexts, and topics such as literacy, canon formation, and including writers of diverse cultures, such as gender. Joyce, Woolf, Beckett, Rhys, Nichols, Emecheta, and Soyinka. ENG-333 16th-Century Literature 3 credits ENG-348 Contemporary British Literature A seminar on Renaissance literature including 3 credits such writers as More, Wyatt, Surrey, Spenser, A study of contemporary literature written in Sidney, Shakespeare, and Marlowe. English after 1945, in the U.K. and elsewhere, by writers of British, Irish, Scots, Welsh, and other ENG-335 17th-Century Literature cultural traditions. Poetry, fiction, literary 3 credits essays, and drama will be included. A seminar on literature in England from 1600 to 1660, including such writers as Donne, Jonson, ENG-351 19th-Century American Literature Browne, Herbert, and Marvell. 3 credits A seminar on literature in the United States from 1800 to 1900, emphasizing literary genres and the definition of an American literature as distinct from English literature.

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ENG-352 20th-Century American Literature and modern novelists. Students will be intro- 3 credits duced to a variety of critical approaches, includ- A seminar on American literature from 1900 to ing psychoanalytic, social/historical and femi- 1967, including such writers as O’Neill, nist. The course may be of particular interest to, Hemingway, Faulkner, Porter, Richard Wright, but is not restricted to, students majoring in Stevens, Moore, and Williams. education or psychology.

ENG-353 Contemporary American ENG-372 Children’s Literature: The Literature Adolescent Experience 3 credits 3 credits A seminar on American literature from 1945 to A study of enduring literature that is of special the present. interest to children in the middle grades (sixth through ninth), including canonical authors ENG-362 The Novel such as Twain, Faulkner, Baldwin, and Paley as 3 credits well as books by the most highly regarded recent A close reading of novels from various historical and contemporary authors of books for adoles- periods and cultures. cents such as Katherine Paterson, Natalie Babbitt, Lois Lowry, and Roald Dahl. Genres ENG-363 The Drama include historical novels, coming-of-age stories, 3 credits science fiction and fantasy. Diverse cultural A close reading of drama, with attention to cul- experiences are represented. tural contexts and the genres of tragedy and comedy. ENG-400 Advanced Creative Writing 3 credits ENG-364 The Poem An advanced workshop in creative writing. 3 credits Prerequisite: completion of composition A close reading of poetry, with attention to his- requirements or permission of instructor. torical periods and poetic genres. ENG-405 Advanced Prose Style ENG-365 Short Fiction 3 credits 3 credits Analyzes prose styles in English from the A close reading of short fiction from a variety of Renaissance to the present, focusing on the cultures, with attention to the various genres of development of syntax, diction, and content. short fiction: short-short, short story, long story, Students will be encouraged to imitate stylistic and novella. models and to develop their own prose for publication in various markets. Prerequisite: com- ENG-371 Classics of Children’s Literature pletion of composition requirements or permis- 3 credits sion of instructor. An analytic study of enduring literature for children and adolescents. Emphasis on classics by the Grimm brothers, H. C. Andersen, Lewis ENG-407 Advanced Technical Writing 3 credits Carroll, L. Frank Baum, Kenneth Grahame; A study of the major problems that confront the multi-ethnic American folklore; distinguished technical writing professional: gathering infor- historical and contemporary author/illustrators; mation in unfamiliar fields of specialization;

180 course descriptions integrating textual and visual material; and edit- of the British Empire, as it was defined at the ing the work of other writers, especially experts beginning of the 20th century. Literature in the in the field. Prerequisite: completion of compo- English language, written by authors of African, sition requirements or permission of instructor. Caribbean, Pacific Island, East Asian, or South Asian cultures may be included. ENG-411 History of the English Language 3 credits ENG-455 Seminar in Chaucer A seminar on the historical development of the 3 credits English language, including phonetics, diversity, An examination of Geoffrey Chaucer’s writings and present-day usage. from a number of critical perspectives, including close reading of the texts in Middle English, ENG-425 Seminar in Shakespeare context and history, gender and sexuality, lin- 3 credits guistics, and paleography and codicology. A seminar on Shakespearean drama and poetry. ENG-490 Independent Research and Study ENG-435 Seminar in Milton 1-4 credits 3 credits An original literary or writing project. A seminar on Milton’s lyric poetry, Samson Agonistes, Paradise Lost, and prose. ENG-491 Internship in Expository Writing 1-6 credits ENG-441 Seminar in American Literature Students work under the supervision of profes- 3 credits sionals and the English department at real- A seminar focusing on literature by one writer world assignments in informative writing. Their or by a small group of writers. performance is assessed by professional standards. Students are required to analyze and eval- ENG-443 Seminar in Literary Modernism uate their experience by applying what they 3 credits learn in other English courses. A minimum of A seminar on literature from 1900 to 1940, by 48 hours of field work per credit is required. British, Irish, and American writers such as Students must make weekly reports and a final Hardy, Yeats, Woolf, Joyce, Eliot, Williams, critique of the project. Restricted to sopho- Hurston, and Faulkner. mores, juniors and seniors.

ENG-445 Seminar in Black and Multi- ENG-497 Advanced Study Ethnic Literature 3 credits 3 credits Qualified majors may apply for honors in their A seminar focusing on literature by black, senior year. Upon approval from the depart- Native American, Hispanic, Asian American and ment of English, a candidate for honors enrolls first-generation immigrant writers. in Advanced Study, writes a thesis, and submits it for departmental approval. The student must ENG-447 Seminar in Post-Colonial achieve a course grade of B+ or better to be Literature graduated with honors in English. Prerequisites: 3 credits senior standing; 3.5 GPA in English; 3.25 cumu- An in-depth study of the recent literature in lative GPA. English of one or more writers whose cultural identification is with one of the former colonies

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Finance (FIN) exchange and country risk management, and the evaluation of foreign investment opportunities. Prerequisite: FIN-300. FIN-200 Personal Financial Planning 3 credits An introduction to the analysis of a wide range FIN-310 Capital Budgeting of financial decisions which individuals 3 credits encounter over their careers and lifetime. Topics Using a case and problem-solving orientation, include financial goals, tax planning, home selected topics in financial management are ownership versus renting, consumer credit, examined in depth. The emphasis is on the eval- money management and investments, and uation of corporate investment projects. Topics managing risk with insurance. This course is include analysis of risk and return, cash flows of open to all Rider students, and it counts as a free capital budgeting projects, capital budgeting elective or a business elective. It cannot be used techniques, leasing, and cost of capital. as a finance elective. Prerequisite: FIN-300.

FIN-300 Introduction to Finance FIN-311 Corporate Financing Decisions 3 credits 3 credits An introduction to the environment, concepts, This course examines long-term corporate and techniques of financial management. Topics financing decisions and the interaction of include forms of business organization, taxes, investing and financing decisions. Topics analysis of financial performance, financial include capital structure, dividend policy, the planning, financial markets and interest rates, investment banking process, long-term financ- time value of money, bond and stock valuation, ing instruments, mergers and corporate restruc- risk and return, capital budgeting, cost of capi- turings, and strategic financial planning. Case tal, and international financial management. work and problem solving are emphasized. Prerequisites: ACC-210 and junior standing. Prerequisite: FIN-300.

FIN-307 Financial Markets and Institutions FIN-312 Investments 3 credits 3 credits An introduction to the organization and behav- The fundamentals of investing in stocks, bonds, ior of financial markets and institutions in the and other negotiable instruments are covered. economy. The factors determining security Major topics include trading on securities mar- prices and interest rates in the money and capi- kets, mutual funds, international investing, tal markets are analyzed. In addition, market margin accounts, short sales, determinants of returns, institutional portfolio choices, the reg- securities prices, and investment risks. Stock ulatory environment and monetary policy are options, financial futures, convertible securities, examined. Prerequisite: ECO-200 and junior and implications of taxes on investment deci- standing. sions are also discussed. Prerequisite: FIN-300.

FIN-308 International Finance FIN-315 Computerized Financial Casework 3 credits 3 credits Financial management in the international This course provides instruction in computer environment. Topics include balance of pay- use beyond that available in other finance cours- ments accounting and adjustments, foreign es. Topics include more sophisticated applications of computers in finance. Students work on

182 course descriptions cases and projects which require more advanced FIN-380 Real Estate usage of spreadsheets and other personal com- 3 credits puter software. Some work on the mainframe An examination of real estate finance and relat- also might be included. Prerequisite: CIS-185 ed subjects in real estate. Topics include measur- and FIN-300. ing cash flows and taxes, valuation methods for real estate investment decisions, location and FIN-330 Corporate Cash Management value in real estate, home ownership, legal mat- 3 credits ters and financing methods and techniques. This course is designed for business students Prerequisite: FIN-300. seeking an understanding of modern principles and techniques for corporate treasury manage- FIN-412 Investment Analysis and Portfolio ment. The course material is useful for finance, Management accounting and banking professionals or small 3 credits business owners. Topics include analysis of liq- Real-world application of the concepts and uidity and solvency, credit and accounts receiv- techniques of investment analysis and portfolio able management, cash collection and disburse- theory introduced in FIN-312. Students interact ment systems, short-term investment and bor- with and make recommendations to profession- rowing, management of treasury information al portfolio managers. Topics include analysis and technology, multinational cash manage- and forecasts of business conditions, market ment, and other related topics. Prerequisite: interest rates, international opportunities and FIN-300. corporate profits. Emphasis is placed on the valuation of securities, stock selection, investment FIN-340 Principles of Risk Management timing, technical analysis, and management of 3 credits portfolio risk with options, futures, and other This course examines the risk management tools. Prerequisite: FIN-312 or permission of process as applied to the firm as a whole. It inte- instructor. grates the management of all risks facing the firm: strategic, financial, hazard and opera- FIN-469 Special Topics in Finance tional. Techniques for identifying risk, measur- 3 credits ing and analyzing it and selecting an appropri- This course is occasionally offered, with the top- ate treatment will be explored including the role ics and prerequisites set by the finance depart- of insurance and capital markets. Prerequisite: ment. FIN-300. spring FIN-490 Independent Research and Study FIN-350 Entrepreneurial Finance 1-4 credits 3 credits Topic to be approved in advance by supervising This course covers the techniques for acquiring instructor, department chairperson, and aca- financial resources as a firm advances through demic dean. Available for juniors and seniors. successive business stages: seed, start-up, strug- No more than 12 credits allowed toward gradu- gling, growing, and stable. In addition, it exam- ation. Normally this course is used as a business ines recent trends in credit markets and the lat- or free elective, but with prior approval it can be est financial innovations as these impact the used as a finance elective. process of financing the venture’s growth. Prerequisite: FIN-300.

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FIN-491 Finance Internship ART-199 The Arts in Contemporary 1-3 credits Civilization The internship offers qualified senior finance 3 credits majors supervised employment with participat- An integral study of the arts and their place in ing companies. The internship may be taken contemporary American life. Includes atten- during the fall or spring semester or during the dance at several events in art, music, and drama. summer session. Students are evaluated period- spring ically by senior staff members of the participating firms and are required to complete a term ART-201 Art of the Ancient World paper that will be reviewed by the department’s 3 credits internship director. Internship credits can be The arts of ancient man from prehistoric times applied toward business or free elective require- to the fall of the Roman Empire. ments but not toward finance elective requirements for majors. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. ART-207 Medieval and Renaissance Art Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 3 credits A study of the major monuments of architecture, painting, and sculpture created in western Fine Arts: Art History (ART) Europe between 300 and 1600. Particular emphasis on the history of Christian art, from its beginnings in the Roman catacombs, to the ART-104 Survey of Art History I 3 credits great monasteries and cathedrals of the High The history of Western art—architecture, sculp- Middle Ages, to the revival of ancient Roman ture, painting—from prehistoric times through grandeur and forms in the Renaissance. the Middle Ages, emphasizing the relation between the arts and ideas of each period. fall ART-209 Art of the Baroque 3 credits The art of the 17th century in southern and ART-106 Survey of Art History II 3 credits northern Europe. The history of Western art—architecture, sculpture, painting—from the Renaissance to the ART-214 American Art present, emphasizing the relation between the 3 credits arts and ideas of each period. spring The development of the arts from colonial America to World War I. Discusses major economic, social, and political factors that influ- ART-120 Art and Society: The Visual enced the course of American art history. Experience in Human History 3 credits Masterpieces of architecture, painting, and ART-303 19th-Century Art sculpture are related to their historical periods, 3 credits providing an appreciation for and understand- An in-depth study of the major art movements ing of the vital interaction of art and society. in 19th-century Europe, from Neoclassicism to Postimpressionism.

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ART-306 Art of the 20th Century Fine Arts: Studio Art (ART) 3 credits The major artists and movements in the history ART-103 Fundamentals of Drawing of 20th-century painting and sculpture from 3 credits Postimpressionism. Slide lectures, class discus- An intensive study of drawing techniques in sion, field trips. charcoal, pencil, and pen and ink.

ART-490 Independent Research and Study ART-105 Design 1-4 credits 3 credits Basic concepts of composition, form, texture, ART-491 Internship in Art value, and color in two-dimensional design are 1-4 credits explored. (Formerly Internship in Fine Arts) Provides junior or senior fine arts majors with concentra- ART-204 Fundamentals of Painting tions in art the practical experience of working 3 credits with a museum or professional art gallery. Introduces students to the materials and tech- Students must be sponsored by an art professor. niques of oil or acrylic painting. Emphasis on For each academic credit, interns must work 48 experimentation and the development of indi- hours for the semester or approximately 3.7 vidual expression in a variety of subject matters. hours each week. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. ART-227 Gallery Management 3 credits ART-495 Selected Topics in Art History Designed to provide students with the experi- 3 credits ence of working in all aspects of art gallery man- An intensive study of a particular art history agement. It is intended for students regardless of topic, e.g., a single artist, artistic center, or artis- their major who wish to add the dimension of tic medium. Slide lectures, class discussion, field art to their college experience through direct trips, class reports. Topics to be announced. hands-on curatorship of the Rider Art Gallery. spring ART-499 Senior Honors Program 3 credits ART-230 Three-Dimensional Design A senior honors program may be submitted in 3 credits partial fulfillment of requirements for gradua- Beginning problems in traditional sculptural tion with honors in fine arts. Honors work is materials (clay, wood, stone) and design-con- limited to those departmental majors with a struction in mixed media. spring GPA of 3.5 in fine arts courses and cognates. The program, planned under the direction of a ART-304 Drawing II faculty advisor, represents a culmination of 3 credits demonstrated excellence in a specific area of Studies the art of drawing beyond the introduc- fine arts. Candidates for honors in fine arts must tory level with an emphasis on greater self- be approved by the department chairperson and expression, advanced technical skills, and a vari- the faculty. ety of drawing media. Prerequisite: ART-103.

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ART-305 Intermediate Painting A-B-C DAN-350 History of Ballet, Modern and 3 credits Jazz Dance Studio courses designed to expand the student’s 3 credits creative experience in painting with emphasis of Studies the major periods in the development of greater self-expression. Students will be present- Western Theatrical Dance from the Renaissance ed with specific painting projects that originate to the present focusing on ballet, modern, jazz, from conceptual or perceptual responses to real- tap and musical theatre dance. The course will ity (still life, landscape, figure) and to imagina- examine the ideas and individuals that caused tion (dreams, fantasy, invention). Class trips to the development of theatrical dancing with par- galleries and museums are included. May be ticular attention paid to significant dancers, taken three times. choreographers, producers, designers and productions. ART-335 Printmaking 3 credits DAN-490 Independent Research and Study A studio introduction to various traditional and 1-4 credits contemporary relief printmaking techniques. DAN-491 Internship in Dance ART-490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 credits 1-4 credits Provides junior or senior fine arts majors with concentrations in dance the practical experience ART-492 Advanced Studio Workshop of working within an educational or profession- 3 credits al dance environment. Students must be spon- Intensive course in various media for students sored by a dance professor. For each academic working at an advanced level in studio disci- credit, interns must work 48 hours for the plines. A high level of achievement is expected. semester, or approximately 3.7 hours each week. May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Prerequisites: two upper-level studio courses.

Fine Arts: Applied Dance (DAN) Fine Arts: Dance History (DAN) All dance studio courses are taught at the DAN-105 Survey of Dance History Princeton Ballet Society, Princeton, New Jersey. 3 credits Students are responsible for their own trans- An introductory course to familiarize students portation. with the breadth and depth of dance in human society. It will chronologically examine dance DAN-100 Dance Fundamentals through four lenses: Dance and Community, 1 credit Dance and Religion, Dance and Politics, and Dance 100 is designed to offer students concur- Dance as Art. Students will be exposed to vari- rent participation and theoretical inquiry in ous dance forms from around the world with specific dance forms. Students must register for varying purposes, functions, and motivations two classes per week at the Princeton Ballet from the beginning of recorded history to pres- School. One additional hour per week is com- ent. prised of video observation, lecture, or readings, and is taught at Rider’s Lawrenceville campus. Prerequisite: permission of dance advisor.

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DAN-300 Dance Studio and Lecture Spanish Dance I-III 2 credits These classes progress through three levels as Dance 300 series is also designed to offer stu- they explore the techniques that make up dents concurrent participation and theoretical Spanish dance. Emphasis is on classical and fla- inquiry in specific dance forms. Students must menco, with additional work in regional dance, register for four classes per week at the and includes the study of castanets. Princeton Ballet School. One additional hour is comprised of video observation, lecture, or Pilates Mat Class readings and is held at Rider’s Lawrenceville Pilates Mat Class is an intensive exercise class campus. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. based on the Pilates method. The class is designed to increase awareness of, and develop, Students choose studio classes Dance 100 critical muscle groups needed for good dance and Dance 300 from the following: technique such as abdominals and rotators; and increase overall muscular strength and Ballet I-VI endurance, and flexibility. The syllabus of the Princeton Ballet School is designed to allow dancers to find how their par- Accelerated Adult Ballet (Open ticular bodies can approach the technique. The Enrollment) I-IV classes go slowly through six levels emphasizing the hows and whys of technique so that safe Ballet I work habits, personal responsibility and con- For the adult beginner, or for those returning to centration become second nature through the the study of ballet. The basic barre work and learning of the extensive ballet vocabulary. placement are introduced. Study of many petit Lower levels begin the formal study of ballet and allegro steps and turns are begun. The lecture progress through pointe work, epaulement, and component concentrates on vocabulary and ter- presentation. Placement is by evaluation only. minology.

Jazz I-III Ballet II Jazz classes range from current cultural trends This class assumes knowledge of the basics of to advanced theatrical dance for the stage. Jazz I the ballet barre and some center work, including is a basic class for the new student and includes pirouettes. Students should have one or more a warm-up, stretching, turns, and a combina- years of ballet training. Lectures include some tion. Jazz II and III assume progressively more history. training in ballet, modern dance, or jazz dance styles. Ballet III For students with a strong background this class Modern Dance I-III will assume knowledge of en dehors and en The study of modern dance begins with an dedans pirouttes and most petit allegro steps. introduction to the basic concepts of center, Students will begin to study particular dancers, space, time, and energy in relation to dance. choreographers, and ballets. Correct alignment, proper breathing, energy paths and musicality are explored in creative Ballet IV ways. Movement is generated to meet the A challenging class for adults which assumes demands of what is being expressed. Some extensive knowledge of ballet vocabulary and improvisational work is common. good ability to learn combinations. Student will design individual research projects.

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Movement Fundamentals Fine Arts: Music History (MUS) This class approaches the techniques of ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance through guided, MUS-105 Survey of Music History I experiential, anatomically sound movement 3 credits principles. Designed specifically for and A chronological survey of Western music from required by all Rider dance minors and majors upon entering the dance program. fall the Medieval through the Baroque periods stressing the origin and evolution of musical Choreography forms, musical styles, and the important com- This class will explore dynamics, rhythm, ges- posers before 1750. The relation between the ture and motivation as they relate to each other music and the aesthetic movements of each and the other elements in the art of dance com- period is studied. fall position. Students will create studies both in and out of class. Designed for Rider University MUS-106 Survey of Music History II dance majors, this course will also accept com- 3 credits munity members. A chronological survey of Western music from the classical through the contemporary periods Tap stressing the origin and evolution of musical Tap is a form of dance dedicated primarily to forms, musical styles, and the important com- making rhythm audible through the feet and posers since 1750. The relation between the body. Classes in tap dance include a warm-up, music and the aesthetic movements of each skill development, and choreography. Styles period is studied. spring range from those of the 1950s through musical theater and current trends. MUS-120 Music and Society 3 credits World Dance Forms Introduction to the basic elements of music This is an inter-generational dance class, which (rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.) and the appre- explores dances from cultures in the United ciation of representative types of music from all States and around the world. Guest artists, with historical periods. expertise in a particular dance form are often brought in to teach master classes. Each dance is contexted by an understanding of the form: MUS-130 Music in Children’s Lives where, how, when, and by whom it is performed 3 credits and its function in society. Students in this course will study how music interacts in the lives of children as they sing, lis- DAN-499 Senior Honors Program ten, play instruments and move. Song repertoire 3 credits and selections for listening and moving from A senior honors program may be submitted in the American, European and non-Western cul- partial fulfillment of requirements for gradua- tures will be introduced. Playing recorder as well tion with honors in fine arts. Honors work is as pitched and non-pitched percussion instru- limited to those departmental majors with a ments will be demonstrated. GPA of 3.5 in fine arts courses and cognates. The program, to be planned under the direction MUS-199 The Arts in Contemporary of a faculty advisor, will represent a culmination Civilization of demonstrated excellence in a specific area of 3 credits fine arts. Candidates for honors in fine arts must An integrated study of the arts and their place in be approved by the department chairperson and contemporary American life. Includes atten- the faculty. dance at several events in art, music, and drama.

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MUS-207 Masterworks in Music MUS-306 Contemporary Musical 3 credits Experience Major works by great composers from different 3 credits historical periods—Mozart, Beethoven, A survey of European and American musical Brahms, and Wagner, among others—are stud- styles of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Topics ied. Up to 10 compositions by six composers are include postromantic music, neoclassicism, covered, with an emphasis on listening to serialism, electronic music, and the current recorded and live performances of representa- avant garde. tive works. MUS-308 World Music MUS-208 Music of the Theatre 3 credits 3 credits The student is introduced to selected world cul- A study of music drama both historical and tures by listening to and analyzing specific contemporary covering European opera of the music that is indigenous to each culture. The Baroque, classical and romantic periods, and the position and importance of the music within American musical theatre, especially the con- each society will be the main focus of the inves- temporary Broadway musical. tigation. Comparing this music to the music of our American culture will provide a basis for MUS-209 Great Composers judging and interacting with unfamiliar world 3 credits cultures. A study of selected major composers—life, works, and historical significance—with an MUS-309 Film Music emphasis on the listening experience. Bach, 3 credits Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, or A study of music in feature film, documentary others. film, and television. A chronological survey of film music from silent to contemporary film, MUS-300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age animated shorts, and television, with emphasis 3 credits on listening to recorded performance of repre- A study of the Romantic period with particular sentative works. emphasis on Beethoven. The classical heritage, the transformation of that heritage into roman- MUS-312 The Arts Abroad tic terms, the prominent influence of Beethoven 3 credits on 19th-century musical style. A two-week trip abroad that includes a critical study of music and theatre. Students are MUS-303 Music Literature: Baroque Era required to attend all performances, guided 3 credits tours, and classes before and after the trip. A A survey of European musical styles from c. travel journal and final paper is required. A trav- 1600 to 1750, approached by listening to the el fee is required. Travel sites and artistic disci- music of the period, including Bach, Handel, plines may vary from year to year. May be taken and many lesser-known masters. Topics include more than once for credit. offered January only the development of modern musical sound, instrumental forms, Lutheran and Catholic MUS-490 Independent Research and church music, and the beginnings of dramatic Study music. 1-4 credits

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MUS-491 Internship in Music Fine Arts: Applied Music 1-4 credits Provides junior or senior fine arts majors with (MUS) concentrations in music the practical experience of working within a professional music MUS-110 Elementary Music Theory environment. Students must be sponsored by a 3 credits music professor. For each academic credit, A practical introduction to the basic elements of interns must work 48 hours for the semester, or music, beginning with the reading of music approximately 3.7 hours each week. notation. Practice in scales and chords; ear- Prerequisite: permission of instructor. training in rhythm and pitch. Techniques may be applied to the student’s own instrument (e.g., MUS-495 Selected Topics in Music guitar, piano, winds) if she or he plays one. fall 3 credits Studies specialized aspects of the literature, his- MUS-111 Intermediate Music Theory tory, or theory of music, to supplement the 3 credits established curriculum. Emphasis on creative Continuation of Music 110, leading to some investigative work and individual experiences in original composition. Prerequisite: MUS-110. music. MUS-127 Instrumental Ensemble—Band MUS-499 Senior Honors Program 1 credit 3 credits Ensemble rehearsal and performance of tradi- A senior honors program may be submitted in tional and current concert band music. partial fulfillment of requirements for gradua- Maximum of eight credits are accepted in band, tion with honors in fine arts. Honors work is choir, and/or theatre production. limited to those departmental majors with a GPA of 3.5 in fine arts courses and cognates. MUS-128 Choir The program, planned under the direction of a 1 credit faculty advisor, represents a culmination of A performing group that presents a concert each demonstrated excellence in a specific area of semester. Opportunity given for solos and small fine arts. Candidates for honors in fine arts must ensembles. Even though no audition is required, be approved by the department chairperson and those who have had some previous choral or the faculty. singing experience are encouraged to join. Maximum of eight credits are accepted in choir, band, and/or theatre production.

MUS-131 Beginning Piano I 3 credits Class approach to learning to play the piano. How to read music, basic piano technique, and appropriate piano pieces and songs are studied. fall and spring

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MUS-132 Beginning Piano II Fine Arts: Theatre History 3 credits Continuation of Music 131. Emphasis on fur- (THE) ther development of technique and the ability to interpret piano music from a variety of styles. THE-105 Theatre History to 1700 Prerequisite: MUS-131 or equivalent. spring 3 credits The history of theatre from the primitive time MUS-233 Intermediate Piano A, B, C, D through the Baroque era. Examines major plays 3 credits and playwrights, emphasizing the Greek, Continuation of Music 132 with further devel- Roman, Medieval, and Elizabethan eras. fall opment of reading skills, piano techniques and interpretation. Piano literature from Baroque, THE-106 Theatre History since 1700 classical romantic and contemporary eras are 3 credits studied in semester A, B, C, and D. Each student The history of theatre from the Restoration to studies a set of pieces selected together with the the present. Examines major plays and play- instructor tailored specifically to the students’ wrights, emphasizing the Restoration, needs and interests. A maximum of 12 credits of Romantic, and Realistic movements. spring piano courses may be taken. THE-120 Theatre Appreciation MUS-450 Applied Music—Westminster 3 credits Choir College By exploration of dramatic literature, conclu- 1 credit sions are drawn as to man’s relationship to his Private half-hour lesson per week in voice, particular period, style, political, social, and psy- piano, and organ. chological environment. Appreciation of the theatrical event is included. MUS-493 Selected Topics in Musical Performance THE-199 The Arts in Contemporary 3 credits Civilization Intensive study of a particular topic in applied 3 credits music for the intermediate to advanced student. An integrated study of the arts and their place in Students are led to understand the historic and contemporary American life. Includes atten- aesthetic elements in music through critical lis- dance at several events in art, music, and drama. tening, performance, research, and class proj- spring ects. THE-306 American Theatre History 3 credits The history of the American theatre from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing dramatic scripts and theatrical conventions. Examines important playwrights, theorists, and practitioners representative of each period of American history, emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries.

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THE-307 Contemporary American Theatre limited to those departmental majors with a 3 credits GPA of 3.5 in fine arts courses and cognates. Today’s most influential theatre artists are dis- The program, to be planned under the direction cussed. Focusing on playwrights, the form and of a faculty advisor, will represent a culmination content of dramatic literature considered most of demonstrated excellence in a specific area of significant today are examined along with fine arts. Candidates for honors in fine arts must recent innovations in design and staging prac- be approved by the department chairperson and tices. the faculty.

THE-308 Modern Drama 3 credits Fine Arts: Applied Theatre Surveys American and European drama from 1920 to 1970. All plays are read in English trans- (THE) lation. In these plays, theatrical artists address the great themes of this century. While doing so, THE-107 Acting I they also expand the limits of theatrical expres- 3 credits sion. Exercises and improvisations developing the fundamental prerequisites for the actor are pro- THE-312 The Arts Abroad vided. The emphasis is on vocal and physical 3 credits mobility and the ability to communicate emo- A two-week trip abroad that includes a critical tional states from the stage. study of the music and theatre. Students are required to attend all performances, guided THE-115 Stagecraft tours, and classes before and after the trip. A 3 credits travel journal and final paper is required. A trav- The theory and practice of construction and el fee is required. Travel sites and artistic disci- rigging of stage scenery is offered. Emphasis is plines may vary year to year. May be taken more on actual productions and road show set-ups. than once for credit. offered January only One lecture and two labs per week.

THE-490 Independent Research and Study THE-127 Theatre Production 1-4 credits 1 credit Students rehearse and perform roles in a play THE-495 Selected Topics in Theatre History produced by the department and directed by a 3 credits member of its faculty. Students may also pre- Intensive study of a particular topic, such as the pare a major element of design or technology work of one dramatic movement, one period in for the production. Maximum of eight credits dramatic history, or one nation’s history. are accepted in theatre production, band and/or Students become deeply involved in an area choir. through research, class discussions, and individual consultation with the instructor. THE-200 Acting for the Camera 3 credits THE-499 Senior Honors Program Focuses on the craft and artistry of acting in tel- 3 credits evision and film. Examination of TV produc- A senior honors program may be submitted in tion and the styles needed for work in various partial fulfillment of requirements for gradua- media will be discussed. Physicalization, sim- tion with honors in fine arts. Honors work is plicity, listening, marking and other technical

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THE-410 Advanced Performance Workshop A-B-C 3 credits An opportunity to work an entire semester on a specific style or period of theatre, e.g. Shakespeare, farce, Readers’ Theatre. Prerequisites: THE-107, THE-207.

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Foreign Languages and FRE-201 French IV 3 credits Literatures: French (FRE) While continuing the emphasis on aural/oral production and grammar and vocabulary FRE-100 French I building, short passages of greater complexity 3 credits taken from literary texts, newspapers, and mag- Conversational French is taught using the azines will become the focus of Capretz French in Action Method, a total conversation/composition activities. immersion course. Students learn basic vocabu- Technological resources will continue to lary and grammar through an interactive video enhance the immersion-style learning experi- series designed to demonstrate the French lan- ence consistent with a course in advanced guage in action: the cultural component of lan- French. Successful completion of this course, or guage is made apparent through the re-enact- its equivalent, serves as a prerequisite for French ment of scenes from daily life on location in courses at the 300 and 400 level. Prerequisite: France by native speakers who will become FRE-200 or placement test. familiar to the student as the story line progress- es. Students are required to work extensively FRE-300 French Composition and with audio tapes coordinated with the video Translation series. Prerequisite: placement test if French has 3 credits been studied elsewhere. An in-depth study of style, shades of meaning, and correctness of expression. Translation of FRE-101 French II business/professional/scientific/political texts 3 credits will receive emphasis, and students will contin- Part 2 of the Capretz French in Action Method. ue to perfect their writing skills, and review and Students will begin to put together phrases and improve advanced grammatical structures. ideas of greater complexity, and composition Prerequisite: FRE-201 or permission of instruc- skills receive greater emphasis. Students are tor. required to work extensively with audio tapes coordinated with the video series. Prerequisite: FRE-301 French for Business and the FRE-100 or placement test. Professions 3 credits FRE-200 French III The fundamentals needed to survive in the 3 credits French professional and business world are This course builds on linguistic skills previously taught. Students will continue to perfect acquired through an emphasis on conversation oral/written/aural skills while learning about and oral comprehension, and through vocabu- the cultural climate within which these skills lary building. Grammar study is continued at a will be used. Students will learn how to prepare more advanced level, and students begin to read effective business/professional correspondence short passages focusing mainly on francophone and, through role-playing activities, will use culture and civilization. Film clips, Internet their knowledge in such real-life situations as resources, and other computer-aided learning interviewing, telephone conversations, and tools are used to create a dynamic immersion- business meetings. Prerequisite: FRE-201 or style learning experience. Prerequisite: FRE-101 permission of instructor. or placement test.

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FRE-305 An Introduction to French (Stendhal, Balzac) and is changed into someone Literature who struggles against ever increasing odds, only 3 credits to be finally vanquished (Flaubert). The main A chronological overview of the evolution of character may find fulfillment in recollections French literature from the chansons de geste of the past (Proust), explore the moral parame- into the 20th century. Study and interpretation ters of existence (Gide, Camus) or become the of selected works, authors or literary move- incapacitated anti-hero of Beckett’s novels. ments through the Renaissance, the classical Prerequisite: FRE-305 or permission of instruc- period, Enlightenment, romanticism, realism, tor. naturalism to representative works by authors of our century from Proust to existentialism, the FRE-430 Mask and Reality in French nouveau Roman, theatre absurde and beyond. Theater Required for majors. Prerequisite: FRE-201 or 3 credits permission of instructor. A study of theater through the optic of a unifying theme: the mask and reality. The goal is to FRE-311 French Culture gain a greater appreciation of the art of dramat- 3 credits ic illusion whereby actors, while wearing the A study of modern France and French value ori- masks of the characters they play, allow us to entations as they are rooted in tradition and his- examine ourselves and reality in true, unmasked tory and continue to shape everyday life as well form. Playwrights to be studied will range from as institutions, social organizations, artistic the classical theater of Racine and Corneille, expression, education, attitudes and human through the modern avant-garde, existentialist interaction. A comparative approach will exam- and Theater of the Absurd works of such play- ine the underlying differences between France wrights as Ionesco and Beckett. Prerequisite: and the United States. Classes are in English. FRE-305 or permission of instructor.

FRE-422 Cultural Expression in French Film FRE-435 The Self in French Prose and and Television Poetry 3 credits 3 credits A systematic analysis of selected French films Are we determining or pre-determined crea- and television broadcasts will reveal cultural tures? What is our essential nature? Is the quest value orientations as they relate to love, family, for salvation justified? A study of the historical, community, leisure, work, social and political political and social realities in which the texts organization. A comparative approach will were composed will shed light on the concept of stress the underlying cultural differences the self. Representative authors from the between France and the United States. Renaissance to modern times will include: Prerequisite: FRE-305 or permission of instruc- Montaigne, Descartes, Pascal, Montesquieu, tor. Rousseau, Hugo, Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Sartre, Camus, Duras, Sarraute, Colette, de Beauvoir. FRE-425 The Portrait of the Hero in French Prerequisite: FRE-305 or permission of instruc- Fiction tor. 3 credits This course deals with modern French fiction and its depiction of the role of the hero as a figure who gradually loses control over his fate

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FRE-490 Independent Research and Study GER-101 German II 1-4 credits 3 credits A continuation of German 100. FRE-491 Internship in Foreign Languages Communication skills are broadened, funda- 1-4 credits mental grammar is studied, and a useful basic A supervised work experience in an approved vocabulary is acquired. Students are required to organization to gain knowledge of the impor- work extensively with audio tapes. Prerequisite: tance and interrelationship of foreign languages GER-100 or placement test. and cultures in the workplace. Placements can be made in international governmental agen- GER-200 German III cies, international trade associations, multina- 3 credits tional corporations, social service agencies and Intensive review of German grammar and syn- other appropriate workplace environments tax with a systematic approach to oral expres- both in the United States and abroad. With per- sion and composition. Readings on contempo- mission of the supervisor and faculty advisor, a rary German life and selections from modern three-credit internship may be substituted for a literature. Prerequisite: GER-101 or placement collateral requirement as credit toward the test. major. Prerequisite: students should have completed at least one 300-level course in the for- GER-201 German IV eign language. 3 credits Continuation of grammar review and readings. FRE-496 Special Studies Special emphasis on oral expression and com- 3 credits position of increasing sophistication, proceed- Offered as needed to complement the program ing from concrete observations to theoretical in French. A seminar open to a variety of topics and abstract discussion. Prerequisite: GER-200 treating a particular author, period, genre or or placement test. critical approach. Prerequisites: FRE-305 and permission of instructor. GER-300 Composition and Conversation 3 credits Practice in German communication skills Foreign Languages and through developing oral and written expression, comprehension and vocabulary. Required for Literatures: German (GER) majors. Strongly recommended for minors. Prerequisite: GER-201 or permission of instruc- GER-100 German I tor. 3 credits An introduction to German stressing the spo- GER-301 German for Business ken language and the fundamentals of gram- 3 credits mar. Students are required to work extensively Basic fundamentals for applying the German with audio tapes. Prerequisite: placement test if language to business operations and correspon- German has been studied elsewhere. dence. Emphasizes German business terminology as contained in business-related journal articles, letters, and documents. Prerequisite: GER- 201 or permission of instructor.

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GER-302 Business Translation and GER-430 Modern German Drama Communication 3 credits 3 credits Selected plays by major German, Austrian and Practice in writing, translating and discussing Swiss playwrights of the 20th century are stud- business-related documents. Reading, transla- ied within a cultural and historical context. tion and discussion of journal and newspaper Prerequisite: GER-201 or permission of instruc- articles on German business culture and basic tor. business and cultural concepts. Prerequisite: GER-201 or permission of instructor. GER-490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 credits GER-305 Introduction to German Literature 3 credits GER-491 Internship in Foreign Languages An introduction to works selected from the 1-4 credits most important periods of German literature A supervised work experience in an approved from the Hildebrandslied to the pre-classical organization to gain knowledge of the impor- period. Primary focus on close reading of com- tance and interrelationship of foreign languages plete works by Lessing and Goethe. Required for and cultures in the workplace. Placements can majors. Prerequisite: GER-201 or permission of be made in international governmental agen- instructor. cies, international trade associations, multinational corporations, social service agencies and GER-307 German Literature and Film other appropriate workplace environments 3 credits both in the United States and abroad. With per- Focus on major works of 19th and 20th-century mission of the supervisor and faculty advisor, a German literature and their film adaptations. three-credit internship may be substituted for a Readings include works by Büchner, Kafka, collateral requirement as credit toward the Mann, Brecht, Böll and Dürrenmatt. Films by major. Prerequisite: students should have com- Herzog, Welles, Visconti, Schlöndorff, and oth- pleted at least one 300-level course in the for- ers. Required for majors. Prerequisite: GER-201 eign language. or permission of instructor. GER-496 Special Studies GER-310 German Culture 3 credits 3 credits A seminar emphasizing a particular literary Introduction to the contemporary cultures of genre or the work of one author. Possible topics Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Selected might be: Goethe’s Faust, lyric poetry, the novel- readings from contemporary German fiction, la, romanticism, women writers, or other German newspapers and monthly magazines authors, periods, or genres in German literature. (all in English), films, and music. No knowledge Prerequisite: permission of instructor. of German required. Required for majors.

GER-425 Self and Society in German Short Fiction 3 credits Reading and discussion of short prose works of Hauptmann, Schnitzler, Kafka, Grass, Frisch and others. Prerequisite: GER-201 or permission of instructor.

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Foreign Languages and Foreign Languages and Literatures: Italian (ITA) Literatures: Russian (RUS)

ITA-100 Italian I Russian Literature courses at the 300 and 400 3 credits level are listed with a LIT designation under An introduction to spoken and written Italian. Foreign Languages and Literatures: Foreign The main emphasis is on basic grammar princi- Literature in Translation ples, vocabulary and conversation. Practice in language laboratory supplements class work. RUS-100 Russian I Prerequisite: placement test if Italian has been 3 credits studied elsewhere. An introduction to the Russian language. This course emphasizes learning the Cyrillic alpha- ITA-101 Italian II bet, basic Russian grammar, and developing 3 credits some skill in conversational Russian. Students A continuation of Italian-100. The remainder of are required to work extensively with audio the basic grammar is covered. Increasing tapes. Prerequiste: placement test if Russian has emphasis on reading and writing. Much atten- been studied elsewhere. tion will be given to oral Italian. Prerequisite: ITA-100 or placement test. RUS-101 Russian II 3 credits ITA-200 Italian III Continuation of Russian 100. In this course stu- 3 credits dents learn to write the Cyrillic alphabet, not An intensive grammar review with a systematic just print it. Readings to provide a useful basic approach to oral expression and composition. vocabulary. Students are required to work Supplemental readings on Italian culture and extensively with audio tapes. Prerequisite: RUS- selections from modern literature. Prerequisite: 100 or placement test. ITA-101 or placement test. RUS-200 Russian III ITA-201 Italian IV 3 credits 3 credits Intensive review of grammar with a continua- Continuation of Italian 200 with a growing tion of developing skills in conversational emphasis on reading and discussion of selected Russian. Reading matter of greater difficulty is Italian texts. Special attention to oral expression introduced for the development of a more and composition of increasing sophistication. extensive vocabulary. Students are required to Prerequisite: ITA-200 or placement test. work extensively with audio tapes. Prerequisite: RUS-101 or placement test.

RUS-201 Russian IV 3 credits Grammar review continued. Emphasis on the comprehension of difficult literary texts. Prerequisite: RUS-200 or placement test.

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RUS-490 Independent Research and Study SPA-101 Spanish II 1-4 credits 3 credits Continuation of Spanish 100. Emphasizes the RUS-491 Internship in Foreign Languages use of language for communicative and cultural 1-4 credits competency while developing a solid grammar A supervised work experience in an approved foundation in Spanish. Students are required to organization to gain knowledge of the impor- work extensively with audio and/or video tapes, tance and interrelationship of foreign languages and/or computer language programs. and cultures in the workplace. Placements can Prerequisite: SPA-100 or placement test. be made in international governmental agencies, international trade associations, multina- SPA-200 Spanish III tional corporations, social service agencies and 3 credits other appropriate workplace environments An intensive review of Spanish grammar with both in the United States and abroad. With per- emphasis on aural-oral (listening and speaking mission of the supervisor and faculty advisor, a skills) and composition writing. Literary and three-credit internship may be substituted for a cultural readings will be used to develop these collateral requirement as credit toward the skills. A special section may be offered to major. Prerequisite: students should have com- address the needs of native speakers. Students pleted at least one 300-level course in the for- may be required to work with audio and/or eign language. video tapes, and/or computer language programs. Prerequisite: SPA-101 or placement test. RUS-496 Special Studies 3 credits SPA-201 Spanish IV An in-depth study for students interested in 3 credits special areas, with emphasis on specific literary A continuation of Spanish grammar review genre. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. with emphasis on aural-oral skills and writing of increasing sophistication. Progressively more challenging literary and cultural readings will be Foreign Languages and used to develop these skills. Students may be required to work with audio and/or video tapes, Literatures: Spanish (SPA) and/or computer language programs. Prerequisite: SPA-200 or permission of depart- SPA-100 Spanish I ment. 3 credits Introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish SPA-300 Advanced Grammar and grammar, with emphasis on communicative Composition skills, in culturally authentic contexts. Students 3 credits are required to work extensively with audio A systematic review of grammatical structure. and/or video tapes, and/or computer language The development of writing skills, in prepara- programs. Prerequisite: placement test if tion for upper level courses in literature, culture Spanish has been studied elsewhere. and professional language. Prerequisite: SPA- 201 or permission of instructor, or placement test.

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SPA-301 Spanish for Business society. Classes are in English. No knowledge of 3 credits Spanish required. This course may contain an A solid foundation in business vocabulary and optional travel component offered before or cultural concepts; situational practice in geo- after the semester or during spring break. graphic and cultural contexts necessary to be successful in today’s Spanish-speaking world. SPA-311 Latin-American/Latino Culture Practice in writing business letters, memos, and 3 credits other documents. Oral and written assignments (Formerly Latin American Culture and to help students improve their critical thinking Civilization) A panoramic survey of Latin and become better communicators. American cultural achievements in light of the Prerequisite: SPA-201, or placement test, or per- unique social and political history from the pre- mission of instructor. Columbian period to the present. The cross-cultural perspective includes a study of Latino cul- SPA-302 Writing and Translating for the ture in the United States. Classes are in English. Professions No knowledge of Spanish is required. 3 credits Practice in writing and an introduction to trans- SPA-320 Introduction to Spanish lation for students who will use Spanish in their Literature professional lives. Using literary, cultural and 3 credits journalistic sources, students learn various writ- Examines through lectures, readings and class ing discourses including narration, description, discussions selected texts and their relationship essay composition, argumentation, journalistic to the main currents of European literary histo- and letter writing. Translation involves prelimi- ry. Introduction to the practice of literary analy- nary study of translation theory and techniques, sis through written composition. Required for and practice with texts from students’ chosen majors. Prerequisite: SPA-201 or permission of careers. Additional study of Spanish grammar as instructor. necessary. Prerequisite: SPA-201, or placement test, or permission of instructor. SPA-325 Introduction to Latin- American/Latino Literature SPA-305 Cervantes 3 credits 3 credits (Formerly Introduction to Latin-American A detailed study of Cervantes’ masterpiece El Literature) A study of the development of Latin- ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. American literature from its origins to the pres- Lectures, discussions, and supplementary read- ent through the reading, analysis and discussion ings. Prerequisite: SPA-201, or placement test, or of representative works by major authors. This permission of instructor. course increases the understanding of how social, historical and political events, together SPA-310 Spanish Culture and Civilization with native as well as foreign literary move- 3 credits ments, create a unique literature, conveying the Spain’s cultural achievements are studied in Hispanic-American reality. Required for majors. light of the country’s unique historical and Prerequisite: SPA-201 or permission of instruc- social reality through the use of historical, artis- tor. tic, architectural, cinematic and literary sources. Cross-cultural awareness is enhanced through exercises that compare Spanish and American

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SPA-395 Phonetics for Communication SPA-412 Hispanic Theater and Film 3 credits 3 credits A systematic study of the production of Spanish (Formerly Hispanic Theater: Text, Spectacle and sounds with practice in phonetic transcription Performance). Hispanic theater is experienced and a preliminary investigation of dialects. as written text, theater spectacle and student Prerequisites: SPA-201, SPA-300, or permission performance. Theoretical tools for the study of of instructor. drama are applied to selected plays. Lectures, readings and discussions on the dramatists and SPA-403 Medieval Literature their historical milieu clarify the meaning of the 3 credits plays. Through videos and required attendance Surveys the literature of Spain during the at New York stage productions of several plays Middle Ages, with special emphasis on major studied, the relationship between text and spec- writers such as Gonzalo de Berceo and Don tacle is explored. Students then read and per- Juan Manuel, and attention to the epic and the form a play in class. Representative playwrights medieval ballad. Modern versions of medieval include Lope de Vega, Zorrilla, Garcia Lorca, Spanish are used. Prerequisites: SPA-300, SPA- Sastre, Pedrero, Solorzano and Carballido. 320, SPA-325, or permission of instructor. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA-325, or permission of instructor. SPA-410 Modern Hispanic Poetry 3 credits SPA-415 The Spanish Renaissance Surveys the poetic genre, emphasizing how to 3 credits read, analyze, and appreciate poetry. Major The origins and evolution of the Renaissance in poets from Spain and Spanish America of the Spain and of the literary expression of 19th and 20th centuries representing the main Renaissance culture as reflected in the develop- currents of modern lyricism are studied. ment and perfection of prose and lyrical styles Focuses on such major writers as Rosalia de through the 16th century. Topics include the Castro, Darío, Jiménez, Machado, Vallejo, medieval heritage, Spanish Humanism, the Neruda, Lorca, and Paz. Prerequisites: SPA-320, Celestina, the Renaissance ideal in amatory SPA-325, or permission of instructor. prose and poetry, mysticism, the ballad, and the picaresque novel. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA- SPA-411 The Modern Spanish Novel 325, or permission of instructor. 3 credits Traces the development of the Spanish novel, SPA-416 The Spanish Golden Age paying particular attention to the masters of 3 credits 19th-century Realism (Galdos and Clarin), the The literature of Spain during a period of polit- innovations and experimentation of the ical decline and outstanding aesthetic achieve- Generation of ’98 (Unamuno, Baroja, Valle- ment: Lope de Vega and the rise of a national Inclan, and Perez de Ayala), and the novelists of theatre; Calderon’s drama of ideas; the develop- the post-Civil War and contemporary periods ment of the novella and the picaresque novel; (Cela, Delibes, Goytisolo, Martin Gaite, and the poetry and prose of Gongora, Quevedo, and Matute). Emphasis on the aesthetics of the novel Gracian. Also includes an introduction to liter- as a literary form. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA- ary theory. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA-325, or 325, or permission of instructor. permission of instructor.

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SPA-426 Latin-American/Latino Film and Foreign Languages and Fiction 3 credits Literatures: Foreign Literature (Formerly Contemporary Latin-American in Translation (LIT) Narrative) A study of the main trends in contemporary fiction written in Latin America and The courses listed below do not have prerequi- the United States. Analysis and discussion of sites. selected novels and short stories, and their cinematic representation on film. Required for LIT-250 Masterworks of World Literature I majors. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA-325, or per- 3 credits mission of instructor. Introduces the classical heritage and the development of a connected Western literary tradi- SPA-490 Independent Research and Study tion as reflected in the classics of Western litera- 1-4 credits ture from the Greeks to the Renaissance. This course focuses particularly on the qualities, SPA-491 Internship in Foreign Languages which make each work great. Works by Homer, 1-4 credits Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripedes, Virgil, St. A supervised work experience in an approved Augustine, Dante, and Shakespeare are read and organization to gain knowledge of the impor- discussed in English. Required for all foreign tance and interrelationship of foreign languages language majors. and cultures in the workplace. Placements can be made in international governmental agen- LIT-251 Masterworks of World Literature II cies, international trade associations, multina- 3 credits tional corporations, social service agencies and Introduces modern world literature and the fur- other appropriate workplace environments ther development of the Western literary tradi- both in the United States and abroad. With per- tion from the Enlightenment, through mission of the supervisor and faculty advisor, a Romanticism, to the contemporary period. three-credit internship may be substituted for a Major writers such as Moliere, Racine, Voltaire, collateral requirement as credit toward the Rousseau, Goethe, Tolstoy, Baudelaire, Yeats, major. Prerequisite: students should have com- Rilke, Ibsen, Mann, Kafka, and Borges are read pleted at least one 300-level course in the for- and discussed in English. Required for all foreign language. eign language majors.

SPA-496 Special Studies LIT-310 Russian Literature from 988-1850 3 credits 3 credits A seminar open to a variety of topics treating a A reading and discussion of some of the great particular author, period, genre, or theme. Russian writers of the first half of the 19th cen- Prerequisite: permission of instructor. tury. Writers include Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, and Tolstoy. Classes are in English. No knowledge of Russian required. Required for majors.

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LIT-311 Russian Literature from 1850-1917 LIT-317 Dostoevsky 3 credits 3 credits A reading and discussion of some of the great Reading and discussion of selected works of Russian writers of the second half of the 19th Dostoevsky, with special emphasis on Crime and century and early 20th century. Writers include Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Dostoevsky, Leskov, Chekhov, Bunin, Gorky, Classes are in English. No knowledge of Russian Blok, Bely, and Sologub. Classes are in English. required. No knowledge of Russian required. Required for majors. LIT-322 German Literature in English Translation LIT-312 20th-Century Russian Literature 3 credits 3 credits Reading and discussion in English of German A reading and discussion of some major literary masterpieces. The material varies from Russian writers from 1917 to 1970. Writers year to year, e.g., German-Jewish writers, include Akhmatova, Tsvetaeva, Babel, Bulgakov, German Romanticism, German literature to Pasternak, Mayakovsky, and Evtushenko. 1700, modern fiction, or 20th-century women’s Classes are in English. No knowledge of Russian literature and film. No knowledge of German required. Required for majors. required.

LIT-313 Contemporary Russian Literature LIT-325 The Folk Tale 3 credits 3 credits A survey of Russian literature from 1970 to the Introduction to the study of folk tales from a lit- present. The course is concerned with authors, erary point of view, to the place of folk tales in literary trends, and changes in life in the former European culture, and to the contrast between Soviet Union and Russia. Some major non- folk tales and written fairy tales such as Beauty Russian authors who write in Russian and some and the Beast and Cupid and Psyche. Russian authors living abroad such as the Nobel prize winning poet, Joseph Brodsky, will also be LIT-330 Russian Culture considered. Classes are in English. No knowl- 3 credits edge of Russian required. Readings highlighting both the uniqueness of Russian culture and the ways Russian culture LIT-315 Tolstoy has had the greatest impact on Western culture 3 credits in general. The course is divided into topics such Reading and discussion of selected works of as folklore, religion, painting, music, ballet and Tolstoy including his fables; novellas, such as film. Readings from Russian literature will be Master and Man and The Kreutzer Sonata; and used to illustrate significant aspects of Russian either Anna Karenina or War and Peace. Classes culture. Classes are in English. No knowledge of are in English. No knowledge of Russian Russian required. required.

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LIT-340 Hispanic Literature in English Gender Studies (GND) Translation 3 credits GND-100 Introduction to Gender Studies Analysis of literary masterpieces in translation, 3 credits and their relationship to the intellectual, artistic, An introduction to the role of gender in human and historical background of Spain and/or Latin experience, examining the biological, historical, America. Material varies from year to year. No literary, artistic, and institutional manifestations knowledge of Spanish required. Open to of gender, and exploring the intersections of majors, but no credit given toward the specific gender, sex and sexuality. requirements for the Spanish major. GND-200 Introduction to Women’s Studies LIT-370 European Short Novel 3 credits 3 credits An interdisciplinary investigation of traditional Introduces students to the study of the novella and contemporary gender roles, and of women’s as a distinct literary genre in Europe. Discusses status, identity, and potential. Required for various theories of the novella and the history of minor. the novella in Europe. Will read and discuss such masterpieces of the novella as The GND-300 Feminist Literary Criticism Marquise of O, The Queen of Spades, A Simple 3 credits Heart, and Death in Venice. This seminar explores the diversity within feminist literary analysis. Various national, ethnic LIT-390 The Bible as Literature and cultural standpoints are represented and 3 credits the different as well as the common assump- This course takes a literary approach to the tions within feminist thought will be discussed. Bible: only one, of course, of the many possible approaches to this rich and fascinating text. GND-310 Special Topics Nevertheless this approach to the Bible is justi- 3 credits fied both because the Bible is a literary master- Studies in specialized areas of feminist scholar- piece and because such an approach provides a ship. Topics change according to instructor and clear focus for students. Students will read and are listed in the course roster. Prerequisite: one discuss selections from the three major divisions previous course in women’s studies or permis- of the Bible: the Old Testament, the New sion of instructor. Testament, and the Apocrypha. Students will also read famous stories such as Joseph and his GND-311 Gender and Communication brothers, Moses and Exodus, Samson and 3 credits Delilah, Jonah and the Whale, Susanne and the This course focuses on interactive relationships Elders, the raising of Lazarus, and the trial and between gender and communication in con- execution of Jesus. temporary American society. It connects theory and research with practice to explore multiple ways communication in families, schools, media, and society in general creates and per- petuates gender roles. It is designed to heighten students’ awareness of how we enact socially created gender differences in public and private settings and how this affects success, satisfac- tion, and self-esteem.

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GND-312 Gender, War and Peace GND-400 Senior Seminar 3 credits 3 credits Through readings in literature, history, political An opportunity for upper-level students to science, philosophy, and psychology, the course apply the multidisciplinary knowledge and will explore critically the myths linking femi- training of the gender studies minor to specific nine gender with pacifism and masculine gen- projects. Topics change according to instructor der with aggression. Various perspectives on and are listed in the course roster. Required for peace and war, the history of peace movements, minor. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. and women’s as well as men’s participation in war will be considered. GND-490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 credits GND-313 Gender and Ethics 3 credits GND-491 Internship in Gender Studies 1-4 credits An interdisciplinary seminar involving a con- Students work in an approved organization, centrated study of recent works in feminist the- under supervision of someone in that organiza- ory, with special attention to issues such as: Do tion and of a gender studies faculty member. men and women have different ethical perspec- Placements can be made in business, govern- tives and different styles of moral reasoning? mental and non-profit organizations and in How does the “ethics of care” differ from the local, grass-roots movements that draw on the traditional “ethics of justice”? Can the models of knowledge acquired in gender studies courses. A justice and care be integrated into a more com- minimum of 48 hours of field work per credit is prehensive theory? required. Students must make bi-weekly reports, and they are required to analyze and GND-315 Seminar in Gender Studies evaluate their work at the end of the semester. 3 credits This course offers students an open inquiry into the diverse constructions of gender and of sexu- Geological and Marine ality, including masculinities and feminities. Questions about biological and cultural con- Sciences: Environmental struction of identity will be explored. Science (ENV) Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. ENV-100 Introduction to Environmental GND-350 Leadership and Community Science 3 credits 4 credits Designed for all students whose future plans Examines how ecosystems function, with include community service, organizing, and emphasis on the interactions between biological leadership, this course will study organizing in organisms and their physical environment, and response to domestic violence, discrimination the chemical processes that govern these inter- on the basis of gender, sexual harassment, and actions. The impact of human populations on other issues related to women’s needs. Building natural ecosystems, is investigated in detail, coalitions, skills for leadership, and strategies for using case studies from history and current effective organization will be covered in read- events. The laboratory provides for hands-on ings and in class discussions, and students will experiences and/or short field trips to local sites practice what they have learned by working in a for a better understanding of many of the con- local non-profit community-based organiza- cepts discussed. Weekday and weekend field tion. trips may be required. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. spring

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ENV-200 Statistical and Computer tems. Effects of pollution and use of natural Applications in the Natural Sciences products from the ocean reflect the impact of 4 credits man on natural systems. Three lectures per Application of statistical applications and com- week. Prerequisites: GEO-100, CHE-120, CHE- puter technology relevant to geological and bio- 121, CHE-122, CHE-123. spring logical problems will allow students to learn graphical and statistical techniques and execute ENV-400 Seminar in Environmental them using computer technology. This course Science will emphasize graphics and statistics as an inte- 3 credits grated method of data evaluation and represen- A detailed analysis of current environmental tation. Exercises are designed to emphasize solu- problems, their historical background, and tions of geologic and biologic problems using future impacts. Students will participate in and computer-based methodology. Three lectures lead discussions of current research in several of and one three-hour laboratory per week. fall the subdisciplines of environmental science. Three one-hour discussion periods per week. ENV-350 Principles of Environmental Field trips may be required. Prerequisite: senior Toxicology standing in environmental science, biology, geo- 3 credits sciences, marine sciences, chemistry, or bio- A comprehensive description of the important chemistry, or permission of instructor. principles of toxicology, including the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of ENV-480 Senior Thesis toxic substances. Target organs systems will be 3 credits discussed as well as mechanisms of carcinogen- A senior thesis is optional for environmental sis and teratogenesis. Specific groups of toxins science majors. However, a senior thesis is to be discussed include: pesticides, metals, radi- required for eligibility to graduate with honors ation, solvents and vapors, and plant and animal in environmental science. The topic for investi- toxins. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: gation will be chosen by the student in consul- ENV-100, CHE-120, CHE-121, CHE-122, CHE- tation with the faculty of the department of 123, CHE-211; BIO-115, BIO-116 or permis- geological and marine sciences. The student sion of instructor. spring must initiate consideration of a proposal to the department. The proposal must contain a dis- ENV-375 Environmental Biogeochemistry cussion of the proposed project and a timetable 3 credits to be followed in the study. A departmental The study of the chemistry of environmental committee consisting of a major and minor systems is commonly controlled by interaction advisor will evaluate the written paper submit- of water and weathering processes. Kinetics, ted at the conclusion of the study. An oral pres- acid-base, absorption-desorption reactions and entation before the department at the conclu- oxidation reduction reactions dominate interac- sion of the semester in which the study is com- tions in natural water chemistry. Biologic activ- pleted is required. Proposals must be submitted ity produces or destroys organic compounds in final form no later than the end of the ninth altering the natural chemical system. Cycles week of the semester prior to the semester in including nitrogen, phosphate, iron, sulfur, oxy- which the study is undertaken. gen and carbon will be considered. Understanding of isotopes allows insight to be developed to determine change in natural sys-

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ENV-491 Internship in Environmental graphic and geologic maps are utilized. Short Science field trips to local sites help students visualize 1-4 credits some of the concepts discussed. One three-hour A supervised work experience in an approved lab per week. Concurrent enrollment in or pre- organization where qualified students gain real- vious completion of GEO-100 is required. fall world knowledge and utilize their academic training in a professional environment. GEO-113 Environmental Geology Placements may be in private, public, non-prof- 3 credits it, or governmental organizations. These can A study of the interaction between humans and include consulting firms, regulatory agencies, their environment. Topics discussed include advocacy groups, and educational or research earthquakes, floods, landslides, vulcanism, institutions. Normally, 50 hours of internship water supply, and mineral and energy resources. per credit is required. A mutually agreed upon Considers the application of geology to com- method of evaluation will be formalized prior munity planning to demonstrate the application to the approval of the internship by the spon- of geologic information toward a better future soring faculty and could include a term paper or for society. Intended for non-science majors. project report and a poster presentation. Three lectures per week. fall and spring Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or permission of instructor. GEO-201 Elements of Mineralogy 4 credits The crystallography, structure, physical and Geological and Marine optical properties, and crystal chemistry of the common rock-forming minerals are presented. Sciences: Geosciences (GEO) Classroom lectures and discussions emphasize modern mineralogic concepts such as point and GEO-100 Earth Systems Science space groups, x-ray diffraction, twinning and 3 credits crystal defects, and atomic bond theory. The (Formerly Physical Geology) Investigates the laboratory emphasizes crystal symmetry recog- materials and natural processes that produce nition, mineral chemistry, optical properties and alter the landforms found on the continents and techniques, and the identification of miner- and in the ocean basins. Plate tectonics is als from hand specimens, thin sections, and x- emphasized throughout the course to show how ray diffraction analysis. Three lectures and one global processes relate to geologic phenomena. three-hour lab per week. At least one weekend The origin and evolution of minerals, rocks, field trip required. Prerequisites: GEO-100 or volcanoes, streams, glaciers, deserts, and shore- GEO-113, CHE-120 and CHE-121 taken con- lines are examples of the geologic topics cov- currently, or permission of instructor. fall ered. Three lectures per week. Corequisite: GEO-102. fall GEO-210 Marine Life Through Time 4 credits GEO-102 Earth Materials and Processes (Formerly Earth and Life Through Time) Laboratory Survey of the important developments in the 1 credit atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, and A laboratory experience involving the origin, the contemporaneous, evolutionary events in significance, identification, and classification of the marine and terrestrial biosphere for each earth materials and processes. Mineral and rock interval of the geologic time scale. The laborato- specimens, analytical equipment, and topo-

207 course descriptions ry emphasizes the study of fossils, rocks and GEO-310 Structural Geology geologic maps to interpret past events. Three 4 credits lectures and one three-hour lab per week. The origin, distinguishing characteristics, and Prerequisites: GEO-100, GEO-102 or permis- geographic distribution of deformational struc- sion of instructor. spring tures of the Earth’s crust. In the laboratory, geologic maps and three-dimensional problems are GEO-305 Petrology and Petrography used in the study of typical surface and subsur- 4 credits face geologic problems. Three lectures and one The origin, evolution, and terrestrial distribu- three-hour lab per week. Field trips required. tion of igneous and metamorphic rocks are pre- Prerequisites: GEO-100, GEO-102. fall or spring sented and detailed. Classroom lectures and discussions emphasize rock geochemistry, miner- GEO-350 Soils and Surficial Processes alogic variability, the constraints placed on pet- 3 credits rogenetic models by physio-chemical studies of Examines the geological, chemical and biologi- natural and synthetic systems, and the relation cal processes acting on the surface of the Earth of the various rock types to current plate tecton- and the resulting morphology of these actions. ic theory and other whole-earth processes. The Emphasis will be on the formation and charac- laboratory emphasizes the identification of rock teristics and classification of soils. Study will texture and mineralogy in thin section and hand also explore the subsequent geomorphology specimen, the optical determination of mineral that results from the surface processes. Three composition, and the recognition of possible lectures per week. Prerequisites: GEO-100, petrogenetic processes as recorded in the rocks GEO-102. spring themselves. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Two weekend field trips required. GEO-407 Hydrology and Water Resources Prerequisites: GEO-201, CHE-122 and CHE- 4 credits 123 taken concurrently, or permission of A study of the origin, occurrence, development, instructor. spring management, chemistry, and pollution of ground water resources. Introduction to the GEO-306 Sedimentology principles of ground water flow. Three lectures 4 credits and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: The origin, transport and deposition of clastic GEO-100, GEO-102, MTH-105. and non-clastic sedimentary materials. Included will be a consideration of diagenesis and litho- GEO-480 Senior Thesis genesis. Laboratory will stress grain size, shape 3 credits and roundness analyses and sedimentary petrol- A senior thesis is optional for geosciences ogy. Prerequisite: GEO-201. majors. However, a senior thesis is required for eligibility to graduate with honors in geo- GEO-307 Stratigraphy sciences. The topic for investigation will be cho- 4 credits sen by the student in consultation with the fac- The origin and distribution of stratified rocks, ulty of the department of geological and marine especially sedimentary deposits; their time and sciences. The student must initiate considera- spatial relationships. Study of stratigraphic section of a proposal to the department. The pro- tions, consideration of facies and correlation. posal must contain a discussion of the proposed Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. project and a timetable to be followed in the Field trips required. Prerequisite: GEO-306 or study. A departmental committee consisting of a permission of instructor. spring major and minor advisor will evaluate the writ-

208 course descriptions ten paper submitted at the conclusion of the the biological environments and how this influ- study. An oral presentation before the depart- ences the diversity and distribution of marine ment at the conclusion of the semester in which plants and animals. Examines coastal processes, the study is completed is required. Proposals beach morphology, and shoreline erosion. must be submitted in final form no later than Three lectures per week. Weekend field trips the end of the ninth week of the semester prior may be required. fall and spring to the semester in which the study is undertaken. Prerequisites: senior standing in the geo- MAR-121 Introductory Oceanography Lab sciences major and permission of instructor. fall 1 credit and spring Introduction to the fundamental aspects of geological, chemical, physical, and biological GEO-490 Independent Research and Study oceanography. Students will learn through prac- 1-4 credits tical experiences using real data, demonstra- tions, and field exercises. The majority of the GEO-491 Internship in Geosciences laboratory exercises will be inquiry-based. Local 1-4 credits field trips and independent projects may be A supervised work experience in an approved required. Corequisite: MAR-120 or permission organization where qualified students gain real- of instructor. fall world knowledge and utilize their academic training in a professional environment. MAR-225 Introduction to Field Marine Placements may be in private, public, non-prof- Science: Temperate Environments it, or governmental organizations. These can 3 credits include consulting firms, regulatory agencies, Quantitative comparison of (1) properties of advocacy groups, and educational or research sediments; (2) associated diversity, abundance, institutions. Normally, 50 hours of internship size, and zonation of algae/plants and animals; per credit is required. A mutually agreed upon and (3) physical-chemical properties of seawa- method of evaluation will be formalized prior ter. Habitats include quartz sand beaches, salt to the approval of the internship by the spon- marshes, intertidal mud flats, channel sandbars, soring faculty and could include a term paper or and offshore shelfal environments. Emphasis on project report and a poster presentation. exercises involving field and laboratory instru- Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or permission of instruc- mental analyses, group mapping project, and tor. individual experimental research project. Field trips required. summer session I

Geological and Marine MAR-227 Introduction to Field Marine Science: Subtropical Environments Sciences: Marine Sciences 4 credits (MAR) Quantitative comparison of (1) properties of sediments and hard bottoms; (2) associated MAR-120 Oceanography diversity, abundance, size, and zonation of 3 credits algae/plants and animals; and (3) physical- The study of the origin and evolution of ocean chemical properties of sea water. Habitats stud- basins and the physical characteristics of mod- ied include rocky intertidal and subtidal pools, ern oceans and marine sediments. Investigates turtle grass beds, foraminiferal sandy beaches, the interrelationships between the physical and hypersaline mangrove lagoons, quiet water foul-

209 course descriptions ing communities, soft coral shoals, red algal MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography boiler reefs, and coral reefs. Emphasis on exer- 4 credits cises involving field and laboratory instrumen- The study of the properties and interactions of tal analyses, group mapping project, and indi- the substances present in the marine environ- vidual experimental research projects. Taught at ment. Physical and chemical properties of sea- the Bermuda Biological Station, Bermuda. sum- water as well as interactions of the sea with its mer session I boundaries (i.e., air-sea and sea-bottom surfaces). Three lectures and one three-hour lab MAR-228 Introduction to Field Marine per week. Prerequisites: CHE-121, CHE- Science: Boreal Environments 122;,MAR-120, MAR-121 or permission of 4 credits instructor. fall Quantitative comparison of (1) properties of sediments and hard bottoms; (2) associated MAR-340 Marine Processes and diversity, abundance, size, and zonation of algae Environments: Seminar and animals; and (3) physical-chemical proper- 3 credits ties of sea water. Habitats studied include wave- (Formerly Coastal Processes and Environments) exposed and wave-protected rocky intertidal Focuses on how waves, currents, sea level change pools and algal communities, shingled cobble and tides affect shoreline morphodynamics. beaches, subtidal surge channels and urchin Emphasis is on process and morphological barrens, kelp beds, and shelfal and bottom habi- response. Studies include the long term coastal tats. Emphasis on exercises involving field and development and relative changes in sea level. laboratory instrumental analyses, group map- Coastal management practices in such areas as ping project, and individual experimental beach protection, wetland mitigation and storm research projects. Taught at the Shoals Marine protection are examined. Two weekend field Laboratory, Gulf of Maine. summer session I trips are required: one to a barrier island coast and another to glaciated coastal areas. MAR-229 Introduction to Field Marine Prerequisites: MAR-120, MAR-121, GEO-306. Science: Tropical Environments spring 4 credits Quantitative comparison of bottom environ- MAR-380 Independent Marine Science ments, including (1) composition and texture of Field Study sediments and hard bottoms; (2) associated 3-4 credits diversity, abundance, size, and zonation of Courses approved by the New Jersey Marine marine algae, grasses, mangroves, and animals Science Consortium and offered by affiliate (interstitial meiofauna to macroinvertebrates) institutions can be enrolled in under this num- and (3) physio-chemical properties of sea water. ber. Students also may pursue independent Habitats studied include turtle grass beds, man- studies on instructor-approved marine research grove swamps, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal projects under this number. fall and spring pools, and reefs (backreef to reef crest to for- ereef to reef channel). Emphasis on exercises MAR-401 Marine Ecology which develop skills involving field and labora- 4 credits tory instrumental analyses, group mapping Survey of environmental influences from the project, and individual experimental research microstructure of skeletons to large-scale projects. Taught at the Institute of Marine ecosystems. Correlation of invertebrate skeletal Sciences, Roatan, Honduras. summer session I mineralogy and shape with environmental

210 course descriptions parameters. Reconstruction of population following spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO- dynamics from organismal size-frequency data. 272, BIO-272L, MAR-227 or MAR-228 or Acclimation to abiotic limiting factors, and their MAR-229, MAR-330. spring influence on species distribution, growth, and reproduction. Evaluation of mutualistic, com- MAR-480 Senior Thesis petitive and predatory interactions between 3 credits species. Community structure and succession in A senior thesis is optional for marine sciences rocky intertidal-subtidal, salt marsh, beach, majors. However, a senior thesis is required for mudflat, estuarine, shelfal and reefal habitats. eligibility to graduate with honors in marine Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory sciences. The topic for investigation will be cho- per week. Prerequisites: BIO-272, BIO-272L or sen by the student in consultation with the fac- BIO-273 or permission of instructor. spring ulty of the department of geological and marine sciences. The student must initiate considera- MAR-410 Physical Oceanography tion of a proposal to the department. The pro- 3 credits posal must contain a discussion of the proposed The study of the physical properties of oceanic project and a timetable to be followed in the systems including transfer of heat across the study. A departmental committee consisting of a ocean surface, chemical balances, diffusion, major and minor advisor will evaluate the writ- motion of ocean waters, surface currents, deep ten paper submitted at the conclusion of the currents, waves, tides, and sound and optical study. An oral presentation before the depart- properties of sea water. The complex movement at the conclusion of the semester in which ments of sea water and the influences of tem- the study is completed is required. Proposals perature, salinity, density, and circulation on the must be submitted in final form no later than marine ecosystem are explored. Three lectures the end of the ninth week of the semester prior per in week. Prerequisites: MAR-120, MAR-121 to the semester in which the study is undertak- or permission of instructor. spring en. Prerequisites: senior standing in the marine sciences major and permission of department MAR-429 Advanced Field Marine Studies chair. fall and spring 3 credits Diurnal (day-night) and tidal cycles involving MAR-490 Independent Research and Study physiochemical variables are established for 1-4 credits shallow marine habitats from spring to neap tides. Corresponding behavioral and physiolog- MAR-491 Internship in Marine Sciences ical rhythms in algae and invertebrates are cor- 1-4 credits related with abiotic cycles. Microgradients in A supervised work experience in an approved substrate texture, composition, porosity and organization where qualified students gain real- permeability, illumination, desiccation, and/or world knowledge and utilize their academic wave-exposure along vertical and horizontal training in a professional environment. surfaces are established. Biotic gradients, Placements may be in private, public, non-prof- including distribution, size, abundance, and it, or governmental organizations. These can morphology of associated species, are correlated include consulting firms, regulatory agencies, with abiotic variations. Additional course costs advocacy groups, and educational or research defray field work at the marine station for institutions. Normally, 50 hours of internship seven-14 days in January prior to the spring per credit is required. A mutually agreed upon semester, with periodic required meetings in the method of evaluation will be formalized prior

211 course descriptions to the approval of the internship by the spon- HTH-491 Health Services Internship soring faculty and could include a term paper or 3 credits project report and a poster presentation. This course provides students minoring in Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or permission of instruc- health administration an opportunity to sup- tor. plement and apply their classroom work in a supervised employment setting with participating firms in the health care sector. Requirements Health Administration (HTH) include: a log of daily activities, oral and written reports to the faculty supervisor and a term paper. In addition, the employer will also sub- HTH-205 Introduction to the Health Care mit an evaluation of the student’s performance. Sector 3 credits Prerequisites: HTH-205, junior or senior stand- This course is an introduction to the compo- ing, and permission of faculty supervisor. nents of the health care industry in the United States and to the interactions of these components in producing and supplying health care. Global and Multinational We examine the nature of health, and the vari- Studies (GMS) ous institutions and personnel which seek to provide health services; we explore the means by GMS-180 International Dimensions of an which we pay for these services; we assess the Integrated World relationship of technology to provision of 3 credits health care services; we study the various ways Offers an introduction to Global and that our government interacts with the Multinational Studies by exposing the student providers of health care services; we investigate to basic concepts necessary to understand the the ethical implications of issues in health care; dynamics underlying the emerging world-wide and we explore health care sectors from an society of diverse nations. The student will international perspective. become acquainted with the mechanisms by which contacts are built across nations, and the HTH-450 Seminar in Health Research factors that shape the conception of and rela- 3 credits tions with “the other.” Students in the course learn to conduct health administration-related research by engaging in GMS-200 The Social Construction of an actual community-based research project. At Global Society the beginning of the semester, students are 3 credits assigned to a health-related community-based This course discusses the emergence of an organization. As a team, students meet with the “imagined global community” in the final years client, devise a plan of action, collect and ana- of the 20th century, and the beginning of the lyze data and other information, and write a 21st. The course will examine the forces that report to the client. At the end of the semester, contribute to these changes, including the glob- students present their findings to the client. al dissemination of values, the changes in com- Prerequisite: HTH-205 or ECO-336 or permis- munication technologies, the globalization of sion of the instructor. the economy, and the spread of international non-governmental institutions and lobbying forces.

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GMS-201 The Politics of the Global Discussions will also compare the usefulness of Economy national versus international health agencies in 3 credits dealing with global health problems. An examination of global political-economic Prerequisite: POL-215 or GMS-200 or GMS- institutions and governmental policies in a peri- 201. od of global structural change and economic crisis. Emphasis will be placed upon the GMS-491 Internship in Global and attempts by advanced and newly industrializing Multinational Studies governments to attract and to regulate transna- 1-4 credits tional industrial and financial enterprise. Students work under supervision, either in the United States or abroad, in an environment GMS-306 Ethnographic Film and Global which provides experiential learning in institu- Politics tions that operate in a global environment, 3 credits including those in government, business, and Explores the manner in which different civiliza- international non-governmental organizations tions are depicted through the medium of doc- (INGOs). Domestic internships might also umentary film. Discusses the manner in which include work in agencies that deal with global film may contribute to ethnographic under- problems such as an international environmen- standing of a given people, and the limitations tal group or a refugee resettlement center. A of the genre that may misrepresent the subject minimum of 52 hours of field work per credit is matter. Special attention is given to the role of required, with regular reports and a concluding the filmmaker and his/her position as partici- critique analyzing the experience. Primarily for pant, observer, and recorder of the events shown seniors and qualified juniors. No more than six on the film. The films will be analyzed in terms credits allowed toward graduation. of how they reflect, and potentially affect, a civilization’s international image and global standing. These factors will then be considered in History (HIS) terms of their effects upon the place and actions of the civilization in global politics. Prerequisite: Students considering history courses above the POL-215 or GMS-200 or GMS-201. 250 level should be certain that they have adequate background. If this is doubtful, the appro- GMS-325 Global Perspectives on Health priate lower-level courses are strongly recom- and Illness mended. If in doubt, consult the instructor of 3 credits the course you are thinking of taking. Explores the different international perspectives on health and illness. Themes include how men, HIS-110 Seminar in History women, and children in respective civilizations 3 credits are treated and viewed within their communi- An introduction to the college-level study of ties or nations, as they become ill. Particular history and historical method for freshman his- attention is given to the contract between vari- tory and education/history majors and interest- ous types of traditional healing and Western ed freshman liberal arts university studies stu- medical practices, and their interactions. dents. fall

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HIS-150 World History to 1500 HIS-208 U.S. I: American History from 3 credits European Settlement through A survey of people and their cultures, focusing Reconstruction on the two major historical traditions (Western 3 credits and East Asian) from pre-history to the moment A survey of American history from the early when they merged into a single strand, during 17th century through 1877. Among the topics the century 1550 to 1650. The varying political covered will be settlement and regional differ- events, institutions, technologies, and cultures ences, the American Revolution and the forma- of the East and West are highlighted. tion of a national government by 1787. The beginning stages of industrialization, the rise of HIS-151 World History since 1500 democratic and reform politics, westward 3 credits expansion, the debate over slavery and growing Major developments in world history from the sectional tensions through the Civil War and 16th century on are considered, with an empha- Reconstruction will be major themes in the 19th sis on the impact of ideas and influences from century. Included will be discussions of African Asia and the New World upon European culture Americans, native Americans and women. and society and the European impact upon Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Prerequisite: HIS-150. HIS-209 U.S. II: American History from Reconstruction to the Present HIS-201 African-American History 3 credits 3 credits A survey of United States history from the end Examines the actions and thought of peoples of of the Civil War through the present. Included African ancestry in the United States. Briefly will be discussions of the maturing of an indus- considers Africa before the Atlantic slave trade, trial economy, and expansion in the west and then concentrates on major themes in African- overseas. The role of the United States as a world American history—the slave trade, slavery and power and the growth of presidential power will the genesis of African American society, eman- be shaped and sometimes challenged by move- cipation and its consequences, urbanization and ments designed to expand democratic institu- industrialization, Black Nationalism, the Civil tions and human rights. Included will be discus- Rights Movement, and African Americans sions of African Americans, native Americans today. Emphasizes African Americans’ dynamic and women. and creative role both in shaping their society and establishing their place in United States society. The on-going struggle for freedom and HIS-214 Europe to 1715 equality provides thematic continuity for ana- 3 credits lyzing nearly 400 years of African-American his- Examines the development of European civi- tory. lization from late Roman times until 1715, stressing the Classical heritage, the main cur- HIS-205 A History of American Business rents of European thought and letters, the 3 credits Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Examines the history of business in the United Discoveries, and the development of the Old States from the Colonial Era to the present. Regime. Emphasizes such themes as the changing capitalist system, the function of business institutions, the roles of the entrepreneur, the relationship between government and business, and the emergence of the corporation.

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HIS-215 Europe since 1715 HIS-273 History of Russia to 1855 3 credits 3 credits Examines major political, economic, social, and Surveys the origins and development of Russia cultural developments in Europe and the West from the ninth century to 1855: Kievan Russia, from 1715 to the present. the Mongol domination, the rise of Moscow, Ivan the Terrible, the Time of Troubles, the first HIS-251 Oral History Romanovs and the Empire from Peter the Great 3 credits to 1855. A study of the theory and practice of oral history. Involves an examination of the methodology HIS-274 History of Russia since 1855 and functions of oral history, the nature and 3 credits character of oral evidence, and the place of oral Covers Russian history from 1855 to the pres- testimony within the historical discipline. ent. Topics include the decline and fall of the Empire, the Revolutions of 1917, the new HIS-265 Britain to 1688 regime, Stalin and Stalinism, Khrushchev, 3 credits Brezhnev, Gorbachev and the Commonwealth. British history from pre-Roman times to the Glorious Revolution is examined, emphasizing HIS-275 Italy from the Middle Ages to the the growth of royal government, parliament, Present and the origins of the British colonial empire. 3-4 credits Traces the history of Italy from the Middle Ages HIS-266 Modern Britain to the present, stressing the connection between 3 credits culture, religion, politics and wealth in succes- Examines British history from the Glorious sive historical periods. Students participating in Revolution to the present, stressing the reform the two week travel component at the end of the movements of the 18th and 19th centuries, the course may receive four credits. Pax Britannica, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and the impact of the two world wars. HIS-281 The Modern Middle East 3 credits HIS-268 History of Ireland Examines political, economic, social, and cul- 3 credits tural developments in the Near East, from the Beginning with an overview of the Irish past, rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present, focuses upon the past century of the island’s his- stressing the impact of contacts with the West in tory—the problems, challenges, and accommo- the 19th and 20th centuries, and the emergence dations that led to the present situation as one of the contemporary Arab World, Israel, Turkey, of the most protracted unresolved partitions in and Iran. the modern nation-state system. HIS-282 Colonial Latin America 3 credits Examines the pre-Columbian and colonial periods of Latin-American history. Discusses the Indian, African, and European peoples and pays particular attention to the colonial Spanish and Portuguese societies from their establishment up to the revolutions that brought about political independence.

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HIS-283 Modern Latin America HIS-288 African History 3 credits 3 credits Considers the post-independence history of Traces the history of Africa, analyzing the Latin America, emphasizing the rise of export unique problems of African historical evidence economies and external economic domination, and the complexity of the continent’s past. modernization, and pan-Americanism. Examines the genesis of African culture, early Examines the changes undergone by Latin- African societies, and the character of African American nations in the 20th century through civilizations and empires, then considers exter- an analysis of Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, nal influences such as religion (especially Islam Peru, Cuba, and Central America. and Christianity), contacts with Europe, the slave trade, the colonial scramble for Africa, HIS-284 Caribbean History colonial rule, modernization and dependency, 3 credits and concludes by assessing the rise of independ- Analyzes the history of the West Indian islands ent Africa after World War II, its present status and the lands bordering the Caribbean Sea from and future prospects. pre-Columbian times to the present. HIS-289 History of Modern Japan HIS-285 Traditional China and Japan 3 credits 3 credits Examines the history of modern Japan from the Sketches the ancient foundations of Asian insti- age of the samurai in the Tokugawa Shogunate tutions and culture from 1100 B.C. to A.D. 1800, to today’s high-tech mass consumer society. It the beginning of the modern period in the traces the interaction of elements of Japan’s tra- Orient. Focuses chiefly on China and Japan, ditional culture with impacts from the outside considering their political, economic, social, to create a uniquely-Japanese modernity. It philosophical, religious, and aesthetic develop- stresses social, economic and cultural trends, as ment. well as political history, and includes an examination of modern Japanese culture through fic- HIS-286 Modern East Asia tion and film. 3 credits Examines the disintegration of the Ch’ing HIS-295 Native American History dynasty in China and the Tokugawa shogunate 3 credits in Japan under internal stresses and foreign Traces Native American cultures and history incursions, and the varied experience of those from the pre-Columbian period to 1900. states in coming to terms with the challenges of Focuses on the ways cultural interactions affect- modernization and westernization. Covers ed and transformed native peoples-their beliefs, political, economic, social, and cultural factors practices, and social structures-and the ways in China, Japan, and East Asia. that Native Americans, in turn, redefined themselves. HIS-287 China in Revolution 3 credits HIS-299 American Environmental History Treats the Chinese Revolution in terms of polit- and Culture ical, economic, and social transformation. 3 credits Examines the American environment and the ways different cultural groups have viewed and used it from colonial times to the present.

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Cultures include American Indians and HIS-304 Civil War and Reconstruction European and African Americans. Past and 3 credits present conservation movements are also Considers the Civil War as a watershed in the explored in addition to changes in attitudes and development of the American republic. behaviors toward nature. Class lectures and Analyzes antebellum sectional conflict, the war readings reveal the key role that the environ- years, and the era of Reconstruction. ment played in shaping American culture. HIS-305 Social and Intellectual History of HIS-300 Economic History of the United the United States I States 3 credits 3 credits Traces the social background of the developing Studies the main currents in the economic nation, and the main currents of thought in let- growth of America from colonial times to the ters, law, religion, politics, science, and educa- present. Stresses the process of economic devel- tion, from the colonial period through the Civil opment from an agrarian to an industrial socie- War. ty, and examines the challenges and dislocations resulting from economic change. HIS-306 Social and Intellectual History of the United States II HIS-301 Constitutional History of the 3 credits United States Examines socio-intellectual movements in the 3 credits United States from the late 19th century to the Surveys the English, Colonial, and present. Social Darwinism, the Progressive Confederation backgrounds of American law Movement, alienation, consensus, the radical and constitutionalism; the framing, adoption, ’60s, and the apathetic ’70s are among the areas and implementation of the Federal Constitution examined. and its later development; the role of law in the nation’s history; the changing interpretations of HIS-307 The Immigrant in American Life federalism; the growth of judicial review; and 3 credits the increasing role of the Supreme Court. Examines the experiences of immigrants in the United States, their assimilation, the reactions to HIS-302 The American Worker: A Social them, and their contributions. History 3 credits HIS-308 The History of New Jersey Investigates the American workers’ varied social, 3 credits cultural, religious, and ethnic environment Explores the history of New Jersey from the from post-Civil War to the present. Emphasizes colonial period to the present including the role worker response to industrialization, urbaniza- of New Jersey in the American Revolution, the tion, the technical revolution, and automation. establishment of the Constitution, and the course of industrialization. Examines the HIS-303 American Urban History impact of national and international develop- 3 credits ments on New Jersey and emphasizes the dis- Traces the growth of urbanism in America from tinctive characteristics of the Garden State. colonial times to the present. Focuses on the interaction between the city dweller and the urban environment and explores the problems confronting urban America today.

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HIS-309 Women in American History HIS-313 Modern European 3 credits Intellectual History Examines the roles, status, and influence of 3 credits women from the colonial era to the present. Examines the 17th-century revolution in scien- Studies the origins and development of femi- tific, philosophical, and political thought; the nism, including legal, political, educational, eco- Enlightenment; Romanticism; the ideologies of nomic, and sexual rights; and studies social fem- Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism; inism, including reform movements in such Positivism; Darwinism; the crisis of European fields as abolition, prohibition, pacifism, child thought (1880-1914); and the major intellectual labor, and social welfare. trends of the 20th century.

HIS-310 American Foreign HIS-314 History of Socialism Relations to 1900 3 credits 3 credits Considers the historical development of social- Investigates the processes and techniques of ist ideas and their adaptations from ancient American foreign policy. Covers American times to the present, including ancient and diplomatic history from its colonial background Judaeo-Christian antecedents, Utopian and the Revolution to the new imperialism. Socialism, Marxism, Anarchism, Communism, and Democratic Socialism, emphasizing the his- HIS-311 American Foreign Relations torical comparisons among these schools. since 1900 3 credits HIS-315 History of Ancient Greece Examines the diplomatic history of the United 3 credits States from the new imperialism of the 1890s to Surveys the intellectual and cultural life of the present, focusing especially upon the ancient Greek civilization against the back- Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the ground of its political, economic, and social his- Cold War and its aftermath. tory.

HIS-312 History Abroad HIS-316 History of Ancient Rome 3 credits 3 credits Two-week travel course to a destination chosen Studies the history and culture of Rome, by the professor. Exposes students to historic emphasizing such topics as Roman law, govern- and cultural sites and works of art that have ment, literature, religion, art, and philosophy. been studied in class. Students must attend orientation sessions, read assigned writings, com- HIS-317 The Era of World War II plete a travel journal, write a final paper on a 3 credits topic relevant to the course, and attend all Investigates selected topics relating to the ori- scheduled course activities abroad. Travel will gins, events, and outcome of World War II, take place in January or at the end of the spring emphasizing the war’s impact on 20th-century semester. civilization. Traces the roots of the conflict back to the World War I peace settlements, and examines the rise of totalitarianism, pre-war aggression and appeasement, the immediate causes of

218 course descriptions the war’s outbreak, the course of military HIS-331 Renaissance and Reformation actions, the diplomacy of the belligerents, the 3 credits war’s impact on civilian life, and factors that Studies the Renaissance, including the develop- shaped the post-war world. ment of humanism and art as well as the political and economic changes of the period. HIS-318 Revolutionary America Discusses the Renaissance church and move- 3 credits ments for religious reform, leading to a consid- Examines one of the most dynamic and truly eration of the origins, development, and conse- formative periods in American history: the War quences of the Reformation. Examines the for Independence and the creation of a new influence of the Renaissance and Reformation republican nation. Focusing on the years on the development of capitalism and the between 1750 and 1800, students will explore dynamic, secular nation-state. the intellectual, cultural, and social origins of American independence and discover the role of HIS-339 Women in East Asia Native Americans, enslaved Africans, and 3 credits women in shaping both the military conflict Treats the history of the relationship between and the era’s politics. women and society in traditional East Asia and the modern transformation of their relation- HIS-320 The History of Christianity ship. 3 credits Examines Christianity’s role in world history HIS-340 A History of Medicine and Health from the life and times of Jesus to the present. 3 credits Emphasizes the quest for the historical Jesus, the Examines the development of medicine and emergence of Christianity after his death and health in the West, with emphasis on the triumph during the later Roman Empire, and American experience. The course will examine Christian relations with pagans, Jews, heretics, the folk and magical medical practices, the rise witches and Muslims. Traces the various of scientific, rational explanations for disease in branches of Christianity, its spread throughout the ancient Greek, Islamic, and Renaissance the world, church-state relations and responses European traditions, and the business of health to secularism, capitalism and communism. provision. The impact of disease, especially epi- demic disease, on human health will be exam- HIS-325 Church and Society in ined. Women’s health issues will be discussed. Medieval Europe Life expectancy, fertility, migration and living 3 credits standards will provide the context for the dis- Studies the role of the church in the shaping of cussion of health and longevity. early medieval society. Emphasizes the emergence of Christianity as a world force, its chal- HIS-350 20th-Century Europe lenge from Islam, and the church’s impact on 3 credits the politics, thought, and economy of early Studies the background and course of the two medieval Europe. world wars, the related peace settlements, and their results, and the domestic and international politics as a way of understanding the contemporary scene. Emphasizes nationalism, power politics, collective security, imperialism, fascism, and communism in their economic, social, and intellectual context.

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HIS-355 History of 20th-Century HIS-460 History and Historical Method Diplomacy 3 credits 3 credits Seminar in the principles and practice of histor- Explores significant developments in interna- ical research. Required of history majors at the tional relations from the events leading up to senior level. Prerequisite: HIS-360. the First World War through the post-Cold War era. It examines examples of the successes and HIS-490 Independent Research and Study failures of modern states in efforts to enhance 1-4 credits their security through their foreign policies, and it focuses on the political, economic, geograph- HIS-491 Internship in History ical, ideological, and cultural factors that have 1-4 credits shaped nations’ roles in the international arena Internships to be offered each semester with since 1900. such institutions as the New Jersey State Archives and the David Library of the American HIS-360 Seminar in Historiography Revolution. 3 credits Briefly describes the evolution of Western historical thought from the Greeks to the present, focusing on the new directions history has taken Interdisciplinary Studies (IND) in the 19th and 20th century. Also introduces such theoretical issues as the connection IND-210 Global Encounters: A Cultural between structures and events, historical causa- Experience by Travel in (Site[s]) tion, objectivity, and the uses of history. 3 credits Encourages the application of growing historio- This course provides students with an exposure graphical sophistication through the analysis of to foreign cultures consisting of both travel and distinguished works of current scholarship. study components. Destinations may include countries in Europe, Latin America or Asia. HIS-375 American Military History While traveling, students will be required to 3 credits attend lecture/discussion sessions, site tours, Prefaced by a brief consideration of the princi- and other planned activities. This experience ples of war and the immediate European back- will be preceded and/or followed by additional ground of military technology and doctrine. academic work to be conducted on campus. Considers the growth and change of the United Study topics may include aspects of the histori- States armed forces, their experience in the cal, social, economic, political and aesthetic cul- nation’s wars, and their position in facing world tural components appropriate to the location(s) challenges today. visited. The travel component of the course will be scheduled to avoid conflict with normal HIS-376 Warfare in History semester offerings. A travel fee is required. No 3 credits foreign language skills are required unless oth- Studies the evolution of international and inter- erwise indicated. group conflict through the ages; principles, theories, and kinds of war; the great military practitioners and thinkers of world history. Briefly touches upon the American experience as a recent segment in world military and cultural history.

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IND-300 Supervised Study Law and Justice (LAW) 1-4 credits Juniors and seniors in good academic standing LAW-140 Introductory Seminar in Law and who, for reasons beyond their control, find that Justice a required course has not been scheduled before 3 credits they expect to graduate, may receive permission Introduces students to the interdisciplinary from a faculty sponsor, the chairperson, and the study of law and justice. The seminar is dean to register for a supervised study. designed to enable students to think critically Appropriate forms (available in the dean’s about legal issues, address legal problems from office) must be completed and approved no various viewpoints, and apply different types of later than the last day to add courses for the theories of justice to analyze laws and legal insti- semester in which the supervised study is to be tutions. Students will learn to address law and undertaken. legal issues from a variety of perspectives and approaches: anthropological, historical, literary, IND-401 Seminar in Russian Area Studies philosophical, political, psychological, and soci- 3 credits ological. Open to freshmen and sophomores This senior-level course explores carefully only. selected topics concerning Russia or the former Soviet Union in greater depth than is possible in the regular curriculum. The topics change in LAW-150 Introduction to Forensics accordance with the interests of the students 3 credits and the instructors. Possible topics include the Introduces students to principles of forensic sci- city in Russian literature, the silver age of ence. Whether the issue is establishing paternity Russian culture 1870-1917, Russian intellectual or cause of death, determining arson or liability, history in the 19th or 20th century, the develop- or deciding criminal guilt or innocence, collect- ment of the Russian Revolutionary movement, ing and evaluating forensic material is typically and Marxism in Soviet thought. involved. Students will learn the meaning and significance of scientific evidence and its role in criminal investigations and civil and criminal International Studies (INT) trials. Students will learn how forensic scientists work, define a problem, collect data and analyze INT-314, INT-315 Study Abroad results. Case studies, crime simulations and 12-17 credits per semester examination of criminal evidence will highlight Study Abroad options available to students the application of scientific principles. include a wide variety of academic locations and courses. Programs may include opportunities for intensive language study as well as courses in other academic disciplines that may include the local culture, literature, art, music, history or politics of the site selected for study. Some sites provide courses taught in English. Students may be approved to enroll in Study Abroad for a semester or for the full year. Additional information is available from the office of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences. Prerequisites: 2.5 PGA; sophomore standing or above.

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LAW-204 Law, Literature, and Film in obtained from law and justice courses to their America field work experience. Students meet as a class 3 credits with a faculty instructor to discuss and analyze Focuses in an interdisciplinary manner on law their field work experiences. Available to juniors and justice as represented in American literature and seniors in law and justice minor or by and films. It analyzes novels, short stories, and approval of the director of law and justice pro- selected non-fiction texts from the perspectives gram. Prerequisites: minimum 2.75 GPA and of literary criticism, social history, and cultural permission of instructor. and American studies. LAW-307 Criminal Justice Practice LAW-304 Women and Law 3 credits 3 credits Examines how recent social, economic, techno- Explores the social, economic, political and cul- logical and legal changes have affected criminal tural context of laws relating to women and gen- justice agencies and practitioners. It will explore der, such as workplace discrimination, divorce how the work organizations of criminal justice and child custody and reproductive rights. It practitioners have changed and assess current examines how such laws have changed histori- new directions in the field. Students will exam- cally and the impact such laws have had on ine the work and work settings of criminal jus- women as well as on men and on American tice practitioners and the culture and structure society. The course also examines women in the of different criminal justice agencies. Through a legal profession and their impact on the practice variety of case studies and projects (including of law and legal reasoning. interviews and visits to criminal justice agencies) students will examine types of work in the LAW-305 Trial Advocacy field of criminal justice, assess the effects of cur- 3 credits rent social policies on criminal justice careers, Integrates knowledge and understanding of and explore ethical issues raised by changes in substantive laws pertaining to a specific case, criminal justice practice. Prerequisites: junior with examination of the court process. Students standing and at least two courses from Category develop their communications skills and their I of law and justice minor. ability to evaluate facts and the relevance of various forms of evidence. By participating in the LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution legal process from the inception of a case to its 3 credits legal outcome students gain an understanding Focuses on understanding the meaning of con- of the complexity of the legal process and the flict and strategies for its resolution. The course social roles of the various actors (plaintiffs, examines the ways conflict functions in various defendants, jurors, lawyers, judges, witnesses) social contexts including professional, commu- involved. nity, family, education and international relations. Traditional models of adjudication will be LAW-306 Law and Justice Experience compared to alternative forms of dispute reso- 3 credits lution. Students will be introduced to research Provides supervised work experience in an insti- on the practice and effectiveness of various tution, office or agency related to law or law forms of conflict and conflict resolution. enforcement, such as courts, prosecutor/defense Students will participate in various class exercis- attorney offices, private law offices, state agen- es, including role-plays, simulations and case cies, and local police departments. Students are studies. expected to apply and broaden the knowledge

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LAW-310 Cyberspace Law and Policy LAW-405 Crime and Justice in the Media 3 credits 3 credits Explores the legal and policy concerns raised by Focuses on the related themes of crime and jus- the Internet from both national and interna- tice in many different cultures and historical tional perspectives. The course also will explore eras as they have been represented in a variety of regulation issues in the online world focusing European, American, African, Asian, and on the extent to which cyberspace is currently Australian texts in the following media: prima- under control and the extent to which it can or rily in films and fiction but also in dramas and should be regulated. Particular attention will be serious, non-fiction prose. Prerequisite: at least given to the applicability of various principles of one course from the law and justice minor or law and models of regulation. Topics addressed permission of instructor. will include jurisdiction, freedom of expression, intellectual property, privacy protection, safety LAW-450 Law and Justice Senior Seminar concerns, equal access, electronic commerce, 3 credits and computer crime. Draws on and develops students’ knowledge and understanding of law and legal institutions and LAW-355 Sports and the Law applies it to a specific legal topic, method, insti- 3 credits tution or controversy. Topics will vary. Students Examines the legal, ethical, economic, social and explore the social, political, ethical, and eco- managerial issues related to sports. Topics nomic issues relevant to the topic. Students will include liability issues, contracts, employment be expected to contribute to seminar discus- discrimination, antitrust law, and constitutional sions and to complete projects related to the law. seminar theme. Required for seniors in law and justice minor and open to others by permission LAW-365 Rights of the Accused of the instructor or director of the law and jus- 3 credits tice program. Analyzes the major substantive and procedural rights accorded to the criminally accused by the LAW-490 Independent Research and Study United States Constitution. Particular attention 1-4 credits will be given to the right to counsel, confessions Allows students to design and carry out original and self-incrimination, arrest, search and research on a topic of their choice. Available to seizure. Students will learn to argue and write juniors and seniors in the law and justice minor. hypothetical case opinions. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by a faculty sponsor. Proposals must be submitted at LAW-395 Selected Topics in Law and least four weeks prior to course registration. Justice 3 credits LAW-491 Internship in Law and Justice Studies specialized areas of scholarship related 1-4 credits to laws, legal institutions, legal or law-related Provides supervised work experience in an insti- occupations, and/or legal decision making. The tution, office or agency related to law or law course will provide an interdisciplinary exami- enforcement, such as courts, prosecutor/defense nation of a selected topic. Topics vary and are attorney offices, private law offices, state agen- listed in the course roster. cies, and local police departments. Students are expected to apply and broaden the knowledge obtained from law and justice minor courses to

223 course descriptions their field work experience. Prerequisites: 2.75 LIB-301 Environmental, Safety and Health GPA and permission of the director of the law Program Management and justice program. fall, spring, summer 3 credits A course for undergraduate environmental sci- LAW-496 Honors Thesis in Law and Justice ence students, as well as health and safety pro- 3-6 credits fessionals. Course considers various manage- Entails substantial research and writing on a ment techniques, roles, history, program ele- topic selected by the student. Available to sen- ments, and current trends in environmental, iors in the minor who have a minimum cumu- safety and health in industrial and government lative GPA of 3.25 and a 3.25 GPA in law and settings. justice minor courses. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by the law and justice LIB-302 Sampling and Testing Methods for program committee. Proposals must be submit- Industrial Hygiene I ted at least four weeks prior to course registra- 3 credits tion. Course is designed to introduce and familiarize the student with methods to test and sample various items in the workplace. Hands on use of Liberal Studies (LIB) IH (industrial hygiene) equipment will be used. Prerequisites: General CHEM I and II, BIO or physics and math including statistics. LIB-200 Introduction to Liberal Studies 3 credits Introduces students to the various perspectives LIB-303 Sampling and Testing Methods for and methods of the disciplines in liberal studies: Industrial Hygiene II natural and social sciences, humanities, and the 3 credits arts. Students learn the multifaceted nature of Course is designed to introduce and familiarize reality by contrasting the types of questions and the student with methods to test and sample answers offered by each discipline. They study various items in the workplace. Hands on use of the historical development of the university and IH (industrial hygiene) equipment will be used. the rise and transformation of liberal studies Prerequisites: General CHEM I and II, BIO or disciplines. physics and math including statistics.

LIB-300 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification LIB-304 Legal Aspects of Health and 3 credits Safety This course prepares senior level, undergraduate 3 credits environmental science students to satisfy regu- This course will familiarize students with the latory compliance mandates to work in the various laws and regulations the safety profes- environmental field. Certification is only valid sional must achieve compliance with and know. for one year. To retain certification, a student Occupational Safety and Health Administration must annually attend an 8-hour re-certification (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency program or she/he will have to retake the 40- (EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NCR), NJ hour certification course. Department of Health (DOH), and worker’s compensation and risk will be discussed.

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LIB-305 Worker’s Compensation and Risk LIB-490 Independent and Supervised Management Study 3 credits Independent and Supervised Study is available A course for undergraduate environmental sci- to CCS students for special study projects. ence students, as well as health and safety pro- Students must have completed a minimum of fessionals. Course considers worker’s compen- 45 credits applicable to a Rider degree and a sation and risk management in industrial gov- minimum of 12 credit hours at Rider with a ernment settings. GPA of 2.5 or better. Each project may be taken for one-four credits and a maximum of six cred- LIB-310 Legal Research and Writing its may be applied to the associate degree, 12 3 credits credits to the bachelor degree. This course provides the student with an introduction to the methods and tools of legal research and to the analytical and stylistic basics Management and Human of legal writing. The end product of the course Resources (MGT) will be a memorandum of law, such as an attorney, law clerk, or paralegal might prepare in a law firm, corporate legal department, judge’s MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management chambers, or government regulatory agency. and Organizational Behavior 3 credits This course deals with the fundamentals of LIB-311 Paralegal Studies I organizational behavior as they relate to man- 3 credits agement such as motivation, communications, This course provides the student with an intro- and leadership. Behavior is examined at the duction to the litigation process, legal terminol- individual, group, and organizational level. The ogy, documents, ethics, and evidentiary predi- management functions of planning, organizing, cate. The student will be able to act as a parale- leading and controlling are addressed. The gal for a practicing attorney and/or law firm effects of global operations and the require- whom functions in a representative capacity on ments of ethical behavior on managers are also behalf of clients. Such representation includes explored. civil and criminal court systems. MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource LIB-400 Seminar in Liberal Studies 3 credits Management 3 credits A critical examination of the tradition of This course deals with the nature of human Western humanism and the way it has been resource management, its functions, proce- transmitted through liberal arts education. dures, and practices currently found in profit, Deals with a variable set of permanent problems non-profit and public sector organizations. in humanistic debate and learning-e.g., special- Topics covered include recruiting and selection, ization, the need for unifying theories of knowl- training, human resource development, equal edge, the purpose of history, the place of intel- employment opportunity, performance lectual life in mass society, the meaning of free- appraisal, diversity, job analysis, compensation, dom, the modern problem of alienation, the and employee rights and discipline. responsibilities of the university, etc. Emphasis Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of on why and how such problems have been instructor. addressed rather than any presumptive solutions.

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MGT-312 Introduction to Labor Relations diversity as a hot topic in management. This 3 credits course explores the opportunities and chal- This course deals with the relationship of labor lenges of the increasingly diverse workforce unions and management, the fundamentals of emerging in the United States today. We will collective bargaining, and labor legislation. The address the knowledge and skills managers must structure and growth of unions as well as the develop in working with others who are differ- relationships and problems that exist among ent from themselves. Some of these differences private and public sector organizations, the are obvious - gender, race, age, and physical labor force, and government are surveyed. characteristics. Other differences are not as eas- Prerequisite: MGT-310 or permission of ily observed - family structure, educational instructor. level, social class, and sexual orientation. This class incorporates experiential learning tech- MGT-313 Legal Aspects of Human Resource niques for personal growth. Prerequisite: MGT- Management 201 or permission of instructor. 3 credits This course deals with the various laws that MGT-336 Career Management affect human resource management, including 3 credits social insurance, legislation, minimum wage How careers are shaped by individual needs and laws, OSHA, ERISA, as well as equal employ- experience and assisted by organization systems ment opportunity legislation. This course is and practices is the focus of this course. The concerned not only with the provisions of these meaning of work and the development of laws, but also with their constitutionality, their careers are discussed, and students undertake effects, and how they are administered. self-assessment for the purpose of career plan- Prerequisite: MGT-310 or permission of ning. Careers are examined in the context of instructor. important changes occuring today in the world of work. The impact of the executive, organiza- MGT-316 Compensation Administration tional counselors and trainers, and the educa- 3 credits tional system upon the development of human A detailed study of the techniques of job analy- potential is examined, along with the techniques sis as well as the various methods of job evalua- for human resource planning and development. tion to establish base rates in industry, govern- Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of ment, and nonprofit institutions. The wage and instructor. salary structure as well as the wage and salary level are analyzed. Also studied are current MGT-346 Negotiation trends in the compensation of hourly and 3 credits salaried employees, including benefits, in both The purpose of this course is first, to explore the the public and private sectors. Prerequisite: major concepts and theories behind effective MGT-310. negotiating practices and second, to develop negotiating skills applicable to a wide range of MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity contexts. A knowledge of negotiation is a crucial 3 credits requirement for anyone interested in a business Demographic shifts, changing patterns of labor career since it is a common mechanism for force participation, global competition, and a implementing change and for resolving conflict growing cultural emphasis on the celebration of in the workplace. This course will provide both difference have all contributed to the creation of conceptual knowledge and practical skills in the

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art of negotiation. Topics will include two-party MGT-375 International Management negotiations, power and politics, mediation, 3 credits arbitration, and collective bargaining. A variety This course explores the ways in which culture of teaching techniques will be used including impacts management practices and organiza- readings, discussion, and role-playing. tional behavior and dynamics. Topics include Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of the cross cultural communication, expatriate selec- instructor. tion and training, leading and motivating cross cultural teams, developing organizational MGT-348 Small Business Management strategies to compete in a global market place, 3 credits international business ethics, and so forth. The role of small business in the American Prerequisite: MGT-201. economy is examined. Favorable practices, policies, functions, principles and procedures of and MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management for the small business entrepreneur and owner- and Organizational Behavior manager are studied. Includes learning a 3 credits method to evaluate a new venture idea. The seminar focuses on an area of study Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of announced at the time of registration (students instructor and junior standing. should check the registration material). Examples of possible topics are: TQM, diversity, MGT-355 Team Management leadership, motivation, etc. Prerequisites vary 3 credits according to the topic and are listed in the reg- This course prepares students to work in organ- istration material. Prerequisite: MGT-201 or izations that use teams as an integral part of permission of instructor. their functioning—an increasingly common practice. The class involves intensive group MGT-441 Selected Topics in Human interaction, focusing on individual growth in Resource Management group settings. Working with other students in 3 credits role-plays, exercises, and team assignments Deals with one area of study in the field of allows the student to develop better communi- human resource management such as protective cation and leadership skills. Prerequisite: MGT- labor legislation, mediation and arbitration, the 201 or permission of instructor. administration of labor unions, or case problems in human resource management. The topic MGT-363 Management Skills varies each semester and is announced at the 3 credits time of registration. Prerequisite: MGT-310 or The focus of this course is on specific skills nec- permission of instructor. essary for success in a management role. These skills include leading, communicating effective- MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business ly, delegating, conflict and time management Consulting and motivating others. Students will have 3 credits opportunities to practice skills and to apply This course utilizes student teams to assist exist- their knowledge to business cases. Prerequisite: ing small businesses in solving problems or MGT-201 or permission of instructor. researching opportunities. Students will spend the majority of time in the field utilizing an experiential learning approach. Weekly activity logs, proposal development, and project com-

227 course descriptions pletion are required. Restricted to seniors. semester and meetings with the instructor are Prerequisite: MGT-348, and permission of required. Prerequisite: major in human resource instructor. spring management or management and organizational behavior, and MGT-310; senior status, and MGT-490 Independent Research and Study permission of instructor. 1-4 credits Research proposals are initiated by the student, although the final topic must be approved by the professor and by the department chairper- Management Sciences (MSD) son. Available only for seniors. No more than four credits allowed toward graduation. MSD-104 Introduction to Quantitative Prerequisite: MGT-201 and permission of Methods instructor. 3 supplemental education units A comprehensive review of basic algebra. Sets, MGT-491 Internship in Management the real number system, inequalities, absolute and Leadership value, exponentiation and root extraction, alge- 3 credits braic manipulation, functions, linear and quad- Supplements classroom principles and theories ratic equations, and applications. by offering students the opportunity to work under the supervision of managers of Route 1 MSD-105 Quantitative Methods for corridor companies and organizations. The Business I internship program is designed to provide 3 credits departmental majors with a first-hand look at Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, lin- the managerial role in medium to large organi- ear programming, basic probability theory, and zations. Work-study programs are worked out selected applications of mathematics to finance between the organization and the instructor for are covered. Students who take this course may each intern. It is expected that students will not take MTH-105 for credit. Prerequisite: spend a minimum of eight hours per week MSD-104 or a passing grade on the Math working in selected organizations. Prerequisites: Placement Exam. major in management and organizational behavior or human resource management and MSD-106 Quantitative Methods for MGT-363, or senior status, and permission of Business II the instructor. 3 credits An introduction to calculus. The limit, deriva- MGT-492 Internship in Human tive, optima and integral of a function of one Resource Management variable, as well as optimization of a function of 3 credits two variables, are covered. Applications to prob- Supplements classroom principles and theories lems in business and economics are discussed. by offering the student an opportunity to study Prerequisite: MSD-105 or equivalent. under directors of industrial relations or human resource management of Delaware Valley companies. Work-study programs are worked out between company and instructor. A minimum of eight hours of internship per week during the

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MSD-110 Mathematics for Actuarial MSD-201 Statistical Methods II Science I 3 credits 3 credits A continuation of MSD 200. Topics include The first course in a three-course sequence inference for proportions, comparison of two designed to give the actuarial science student a means, proportions and variances, simple linear solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. regression, chi square tests, and the analysis of This course focuses on the theory of differential variance. Prerequisite: MSD-200. calculus of a function of one variable. Topics include a review of algebraic and geometric pre- MSD-320 Quantitative Methods in liminaries, the limit of a function, differentia- Business Forecasting tion, applications of the derivative and an intro- 3 credits duction to the integral. Important classes of A study of the various quantitative techniques functions studied in this first course include the applicable to the problems of forecasting that polynomial, rational and trigonometric func- occur in business and industry. Topics may tions. fall include the regression techniques of causal modeling, as well as the moving average, expo- MSD-111 Mathematics for Actuarial nential smoothing and Box-Jenkins approaches Science II of time series analysis. All methods are illustrat- 3 credits ed with the use of realistic forecasts. This course focuses on single-variable integral Prerequisite: MSD-201 or MTH-341. fall calculus. Topics include techniques of integration, application of the integral, the logarithmic MSD-325 Applied Regression and Analysis and exponential functions, infinite series and of Variance polar coordinates. Prerequisite: MSD-110 or 3 credits equivalent. spring This course examines the use of applied linear statistical models to adequately describe practi- MSD-112 Mathematics for Actuarial cal relationships in business and economics. Science III The implementation of a popular statistical 3 credits computing package to analyze realistic data sets This course focuses on multivariate calculus and is an important component of the course. linear algebra. Topics include differentiation Topics include simple and multiple linear and integration in higher dimensions and their regression, model diagnostics and remedial applications, three dimensional geometry, measures, and the analysis of variance. matricies, vector spaces and the eigenvalue Prerequisite: MSD-201 or MTH-341. spring problem. Prerequisite: MSD-111. fall

MSD-200 Statistical Methods I 3 credits Methods and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics are examined. Topics include graphical techniques, descriptive measures, random variables, sampling distributions, and estimation and hypothesis testing for the mean of one population. Prerequisite: MSD-105 or equivalent.

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MSD-340 Production and Operations MSD-441 Life Contingencies II 3 credits 3 credits This course introduces the concepts and tech- The second of a two-semester survey of the niques of designing and managing manufactur- principles of life contingencies with application ing and service systems and their operations to life insurance practice. Topics include analy- effectively and efficiently. Major topics include sis of benefit reserves, multiple life functions, product and process design, facility location, multiple decrement functions, and insurance forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory man- models with expenses. Prerequisite: MSD-440. agement, material requirements planning, proj- spring ect management, just-in-time systems, quality assurance, linear programming, the transporta- MSD-490 Independent Research and Study tion problem and queuing models. Current 3 credits issues such as productivity, global competitive- Topic to be approved by professor and depart- ness, and quality are also discussed. ment chairperson. Available for juniors and sen- Prerequisites: MSD-105 or MSD-110, MSD-200 iors. No more than 12 credits allowed toward or MTH-340, MSD-201 or MTH-341. graduation.

MSD-350 Compound Interest Theory MSD-491 Summer Management Sciences 3 credits Internship A thorough treatment of the theory and appli- 3 credits cations of compound interest. Topics include An honors course that provides the student with the measurement of interest, elementary and approximately two months of supervised general annuities, amortization schedules and employment with participating companies. sinking funds, and bonds and other securities. Students are given a variety of work experiences. Prerequisite: MSD-112 or equivalent. spring They are required to complete a term paper and to make an oral presentation to the faculty. MSD-440 Life Contingencies I Pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 3 credits summer The first of a two-semester survey of the principles of life contingencies with application to life insurance practice. Topics include survival distributions, life insurance, life annuities, benefit premiums and benefit reserves. Prerequisite: MSD-112, MTH-340 and MSD-350. fall

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Marketing (MKT) MKT-330 International Marketing 3 credits The role of enterprise, comparative marketing MKT-200 Marketing Principles 3 credits and transport institutions and systems, and Market characteristics, consumer buying habits comparative marketing organizations and sys- and motives, functions of marketing, and the tems of administration in selected foreign coun- fields of retailing and wholesaling—including tries and the United States is assessed. The man- the role of intermediates—are examined. agerial and operational problems of world Concepts and current practices in product enterprise, with emphasis on the role of ethnic development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and cultural differences in influencing market- and international marketing are studied. ing strategy, are discussed. Prerequisite: MKT- 200. MKT-305 Social Issues in Marketing 3 credits MKT-335 Advertising Principles Investigation, through discussion and readings, 3 credits of the relevance and role of marketing in influ- Basic theory, functions, principles, and applica- encing social change. Emphasizes the social tions of advertising are the focus of this course. responsibility of the marketing system. For stu- The relation of advertising to our economy, the dents with majors in marketing and business advertising department and the ad agency, and others who wish to broaden their educa- selection of media, advertising practices, and tional exposure. No prior marketing courses the use of research to improve advertising tech- required. niques are covered. Prerequisite: MKT-200. Required for advertising majors. MKT-310 Business to Business Marketing 3 credits MKT-340 Personal Selling The practices and policies used in the marketing 3 credits of goods and services to business and industrial Examines persuasive techniques utilized in sales buyers are analyzed, focusing on the market and presentations conducted on a person-to-person the demand for products, marketing research, basis. Major course emphasis is on developing product planning, channels of distribution, effective selling techniques; understanding the pricing policies and practices, and the develop- company, its products and the role of the sales- ment of sales programs and service policies. person in implementing product/market strate- Prerequisite: MKT-200. gies; understanding the customers and the selling environment; application of effective sales presentation techniques; recognizing selling MKT-320 Consumer Behavior 3 credits opportunities and careers. The nature and determinants of consumer behavior are studied, with attention given to the MKT-350 Retailing Management influence of socio-psychological factors such as 3 credits personality, small groups, demographic vari- The principles underlying successful retailing ables, social class, and culture on the formation are analyzed: store location, equipment, and lay- of consumer attitudes, consumption patterns, out; organization of market contracts; selecting, and purchasing behavior. Required for advertis- buying, and receiving merchandise; merchan- ing majors. dise planning and retailing mathematics; and the development of a retail sales program and control over retail operations.

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MKT-366 Marketing Research MKT-420 Media Planning and Strategy 3 credits 3 credits Topics include specific research procedures in Procedures and problems encountered in deter- gathering, processing, analyzing, and presenting mining appropriate media in which to place information relevant to marketing problems: specific kinds of advertising messages designed advertising planning and effectiveness; product to reach closely defined target audiences. The development; distribution channels; sales tech- advantages and disadvantages of all media will niques; consumer behavior; and forecasting. be discussed from an advertising perspective. Student learning about research planning, Specific audience and cost calculations and implementation, and interpretation is facilitated analyses will be used to develop comprehensive by the use of projects or cases. Prerequisites: media plans. Prerequisites: MKT-335; senior MKT-200; MSD-200, MSD-201; junior stand- standing or permission of instructor. Required ing. Required for marketing and advertising for advertising majors. majors. MKT-435 Advertising Campaigns MKT-406 Marketing Research Project 3 credits 3 credits This capstone course for advertising majors An opportunity for continued learning about provides an opportunity for students to plan marketing research, primarily through imple- comprehensive advertising campaigns. mentation of an actual research project. The Coverage includes segmentation research, cre- course focuses on the application of material ative development of the campaign, media plan- learned in MKT-366, but extends learning ning, and determining advertising effectiveness. through lectures, discussions, or experiential Integration of advertising into the marketing exercises in all areas of research methodology, program will be emphasized. Prerequisites: including research design, instrument creation, MKT-410, MKT-420; advertising major or data collection and analysis, and report prepara- minor, senior standing or permission of instruction. Prerequisite: MKT-366 and senior stand- tor. Required for advertising majors. ing. MKT-440 Sales Management MKT-410 Advertising Copy and Layout 3 credits 3 credits By means of lectures, discussions, and case stud- Development and planning of creative and ies, the field of marketing management is ana- strategic advertisements for a variety of prod- lyzed from the viewpoint of sales executives. ucts. The course includes creating concepts for The responsibilities for planning and adminis- ads, designing ads, and writing copy for all tering personal selling operations are empha- media. The student will become familiar with sized. Considerable attention is given to other the activities and responsibilities of copywriters activities for which sales executives may be and art directors. The relationship between cre- wholly or jointly responsible, such as decision ative advertising and other functions of adver- making on promotion and brand management. tising will be emphasized. Prerequisites: MKT- Prerequisites: MKT-200, senior standing. 335, COM-212, senior standing or permission of instructor. Required for advertising majors.

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MKT-460 Marketing Management Seminar a report by the company on the intern’s per- 3 credits formance. Credits may be used to satisfy busi- This capstone course for marketing majors ness or free elective requirements. Prerequisite: employs a top management approach to the permission of instructor. overall marketing task, including planning, organizing, controlling, and integrating all the activities of the marketing department. Mathematics (MTH) Integration of marketing with other operations of the business unit is emphasized. Major prob- A passing grade on the Mathematics Placement lems and current trends are identified and ana- Test, or a minimum score of 550 on the lyzed through case discussion. Prerequisite: Mathematics section of the SAT, or completion marketing major and 15 semester hours of mar- of MTH-100S Math Skills Lab, is required for keting. Required for marketing majors. admission to MTH-102 Elements of Finite Math. A passing score on the Mathematics MKT-469 Selected Topics in Marketing Placement Test and on the algebra section of the 3 credits Mathematics and Science Major Placement Test, The study of a topic (or combination of topics) or a minimum score of 550 on the SAT, togeth- that represents some dimension of marketing or er with a passing score on the algebra section of has important and direct implications for mar- the above test, or completion of MTH-100S keting management. Theoretical foundations as Math Skills Lab together with a passing score on well as special applications of marketing deci- the algebra section is required for admission to sion making may be explored. Readings, MTH-105 algebra and Trigonometry. Passing research, lectures, discussions, or other appro- scores on the Mathematics Placement Test and priate methods are employed to stimulate stu- on the algebra and pre-calculus sections of the dent learning. Prerequisite: senior standing or Mathematics and Science Major Placement Test, permission of instructor. or a minimum score of 550 on the SAT, together with passing scores on the algebra and pre- MKT-490 Independent Research and Study calculus sections, or completion of MTH-100S 1-4 credits Math Skills Lab, together with passing scores on Topic to be approved by the professor and the algebra and pre-calculus sections, or com- department chairperson. Available for juniors pletion of MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry, and seniors. No more than 12 credits allowed is required for admission to MTH-210 Calculus toward graduation, which may be counted as a I. business or free elective. MTH-100S Math Skills Lab MKT-491 Internship-Based Independent 1 supplemental education unit Study The Math Skills Lab helps students master arith- 3 credits metic and elementary algebra necessary for col- Provides the student an opportunity to supple- lege level mathematics courses. Students in the ment and apply classroom work in supervised College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences employment with participating marketing and who do not pass the Mathematics Placement advertising firms. Requirements include a jour- Test are required to complete the Math Skills nal with a log of daily activities, and a project or Lab successfully before enrolling in liberal arts term paper presented to and evaluated by the mathematics courses. Students are required to internship sponsor. Evaluation will also include

233 course descriptions attend regular class sessions. Students have MTH-210 Calculus I access to tutors, computer-assisted instruction, 4 credits and structured workshops. The one supplemen- Introduces analytic geometry, functions, limits, tal education unit does not count toward grad- and derivatives; differentiation of algebraic and uation; grading is done on a Y/Z (pass/not pass) trigonometric functions, curve sketching, maxi- basis. ma and minima, and higher derivatives. Prerequisite: MTH-105 or placement by exami- MTH-102 Elements of Finite Mathematics nation. 3 credits The course begins with consolidation of some MTH-211 Calculus II basic topics including sets, number theory, real 4 credits numbers, functions and graphs. Statistics and The definite integral, differentiation of tran- probability theory are introduced with applica- scendental functions, methods of integration tions to the social and natural sciences. and approximate integration, determination of Throughout the course there will be an empha- area, volume and surface area. Prerequisite: sis on formulating and solving familiar sorts of MTH-210. problems in mathematical terms. Prerequisite: see note under mathematics heading. MTH-212 Calculus III 4 credits MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry Infinite series; functions of two and three vari- 4 credits ables, vectors and tangent planes, partial deriva- Algebraic functions, trigonometric functions, tives, multiple integrals, determination of vol- identities and conditional equations, inequali- ume and density. Prerequisite: MTH-211. ties, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students who take MTH-105 may not take MTH-240 Linear Algebra MSD-105 for credit. Prerequisite: see note 3 credits under mathematics heading. Systems of linear equations; vector spaces; linear independence; determinants; orthogonality; MTH-120 Introduction to Applied Statistics linear maps; eigenvectors. Prerequisites: MTH- 3 credits 210; sophomore standing; or permission of Collection and presentation of data. Measures instructor. Corequisite: MTH-211. fall of location and variation, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, t-tests, MTH-250 Differential Equations chi-square tests, regression, and correlation. 3 credits Emphasizes practical applications. Prerequisite: First order differential equations, separable and MTH-102 or MTH-105. Not open to business exact; integrating factors; second order linear administration, chemistry, geosciences, marine differential equations; series solutions of second sciences, math or physics majors. spring order linear differential equations; higher order equations; existence and uniqueness theorems; systems of linear differential equations. Prerequisites: MTH-240, MTH-211. Pre- or Corequisite: MTH-212. spring

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MTH-308 Advanced Calculus integral domains, fields, complete ordered 3 credits fields, groups, polynomials, rings, ideals and Vectors, gradients, and directional derivatives, modules. Prerequisite: MTH-240. fall Lagrange multipliers, Taylor’s theorem, multiple integrals, change of variables, line and surface MTH-402 Topics in Advanced Mathematics integrals, Stokes’ theorem. Prerequisites: B aver- 3 credits age in MTH-210 and MTH-211; MTH-212, Chosen from advanced pure or applied mathe- MTH-240. fall matics. Topics vary, depending on instructor. Prerequisite: varies depending on topic. MTH-315 Modern Geometry 3 credits MTH-410 Complex Analysis Covers geometry from a modern point of view, 3 credits with emphasis on non-Euclidean geometry, par- Analytic functions, conformal mapping, power ticularly projective geometry. Prerequisites: series, Cauchy’s theorem, calculus of residues. MTH-211, MTH-240. spring Prerequisite: MTH-308. spring

MTH-340 Probability and Statistical MTH-420 Number Theory Analysis I 3 credits 3 credits Covers topics including divisibility theory, the Theory of sets and probability; discrete and prime numbers, the theories of congruences continuous random variables and probability and of quadratic reciprocity, and Fermat’s Last distributions. Emphasizes foundations and uti- Theorem. Other topics may also include appli- lizes the techniques of the calculus. Prerequisite: cations to cryptography, Pell’s equations, con- MTH-212. fall tinued fractions, and the theory of partitions. Prerequisite: MTH-240 or permission of MTH-341 Probability and Statistical instructor. Analysis II 3 credits MTH-430 Introduction to Topology Continuation of MTH-340. Foundations of 3 credits mathematical statistics: normal distributions, A comprehensive introduction to elementary estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis topology. The concepts of topological spaces testing; topics chosen from student’s t-test, chi- and metric spaces will be introduced. square tests, analysis of variance and regression Connectedness, compactness and properties of analysis. Emphasizes foundations and utilizes subsets of the real numbers rooted in topology the techniques of the calculus. Prerequisite: will also be considered. The quotient topology MTH-340. spring will be used to construct surfaces as identification spaces, and tools will be developed to dis- MTH-401 Modern Algebra tinguish one surface from another. Prerequisite: 3 credits MTH-212. Provides an introduction to modern abstract algebra. It emphasizes the axiomatic method to analyze the major algebraic systems. The instructor will choose the topics to be studied from among the following algebraic structures:

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MTH-440 Real Analysis MCS-280 Directed Study in Multicultural 3 credits Studies Covers the theory of sets, the real number sys- 1-4 credits tem and its properties, convergence of An intensive study experience in multicultural sequences and series of numbers and functions, studies. The student designs and carries out a and the theory of integration, including: meas- course of focused study under the supervision ure theory, the Riemann integral, and introduc- of a multicultural studies faculty member. The tion to the Lebesque theory of integration. Pre- student’s proposed plan of work must be or Corequisite: MTH-308. reviewed and approved by the faculty sponsor and by the multicultural studies advisory com- MTH-490 Independent Research and Study mittee. May be repeated once for credit. 1-4 credits MCS-491 Internship in Multicultural Studies Multicultural Studies (MCS) 1-4 credits A supervised community service of work experience at an approved site. Placements are made MCS-110 Race, Class and Gender in in accordance with each student’s particular Contemporary American Society 3 credits theme within multicultural studies. A minimum This interdisciplinary course analyzes the ways of three hours per week on site per credit (39 in which race, class, gender and ethnic relation- hours per semester); in addition, students com- ships shape the experience of all persons in this plete readings and reports and meet weekly with society. It examines the categories of race, class the instructor. Primarily for multicultural stud- and gender as social constructs that have been ies minors in their junior or senior year. historically developed and sustained by economic, social, political and cultural factors. Philosophy (PHL) MCS-220 Issues in Multicultural Studies 3 credits All philosophy courses have small weekly dis- An examination of issues and questions posed cussion classes to help the student question, by the existence of diversity in social life. interpret, and critically analyze the course mate- Students build on what they have learned in rial. MCS-110 by focusing in greater depth on selected aspects of multicultural interaction. Topics PHL-100 Plato and Aristotle change each semester and are listed in the 3 credits course roster. Recent topics include The beginnings of Western scientific and “Understanding Privilege,” “The Meaning of humanistic thought among the early Greeks and Difference,” and “Narratives of Human their progress into the two great systems of Difference: Science, Politics, Literature.” Plato and Aristotle. Selections from Plato and Prerequisite: MCS-110 or permission of Aristotle are read and discussed to determine instructor. the meaning and significance of philosophical ideas that have subsequently influenced the whole history of Western civilization.

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PHL-100 Freshman Seminar in Plato and PHL-115 Freshman Seminar in Ethics Aristotle 3 credits 3 credits Limited to 16 freshmen who are introduced to Limited to 16 freshmen who are introduced to philosophy through a combined historical and philosophy through careful and intensive read- systematic analysis of the problems of ethics. ings of selected texts of Plato and Aristotle, writ- Such problems as the nature and meaning of ing a series of analyses and critiques of these moral values and judgments, moral responsibil- texts, and presenting papers and critiques of ity and freedom, conscience and happiness, the other students’ papers orally in tutorial situa- good life, and the relativity of value are explored tions. through the writings of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Spinoza, Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche. Students write a series of analyses PHL-101 Logic and Language and critiques of selected works, as well as pres- 3 credits ent papers and critiques in tutorial situations. A study of the logical structure of argumentation in ordinary language, with the emphasis on PHL-120 American Philosophy the relation of logic to the uses of language in 3 credits practical affairs. Traditional informal fallacies The development of philosophical thought in are studied as well. Discussions explore the the United States from the colonial era to the nature of validity, truth, meaning, and evidence 20th century. Studies such thinkers as Edwards, in relation to the evaluation of arguments. Jefferson, Emerson, Thoreau, Peirce, James, Dewey, and King, and their ideas on human PHL-101 Freshman Seminar in Logic and nature, free will, religion, morality, and politics. Language 3 credits PHL-202 Social Philosophy Limited to 16 freshmen who are introduced to 3 credits the study of the logical structure of argumenta- Emphasizes social ethics through critical studies tion in ordinary language. Emphasis on the rela- of such contemporary problems as abortion, tion of logic to the uses of language in practical euthanasia, the death penalty, pornography and affairs, as well as a study of traditional informal censorship, animal rights, drug use, sexual fallacies. Students write a series of analyses and morality, environmental ethics, and world critiques of arguments, as well as present papers hunger. and critiques in tutorial situations. PHL-203 Business Ethics PHL-115 Ethics 3 credits 3 credits Surveys and examines ethical problems concerning the institutions and practices of con- A combined historical and systematic analysis of temporary business. Problems considered the problems of ethics. The nature and meaning include: the conflicts of economic freedom and of moral values and judgments, moral responsi- social responsibility; the relation of profits to bility and freedom, the relativity of value, con- work and alienation; the responsibilities of busi- science and happiness are discussed. Principal ness to employees, minorities, consumers and ethical positions are examined to determine the the environment; the role of truthfulness in nature of ethical problems and the criteria for business practices; and the ethics of self-fulfill- their adequate solution. The writings of such ment and career ambitions. Readings selected philosophers as Epicurus, Spinoza, Hume, Kant, from works of contemporary and historical Mill, and Nietzsche are read. philosophers, social theorists, and business people.

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PHL-205 Hellenistic and Medieval PHL-226 19th-Century Continental Philosophy Philosophy 3 credits 3 credits The development of European philosophy from Studies the nature and meaning of freedom, the Epicurean and Stoic philosophies of the individuality, and society in the writing of Graeco-Roman world to the nominalism of Hegel, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Marx, and William of Occam. Emphasizes the problem of Nietzsche. Examination of the central concepts philosophical knowledge, selected metaphysical of alienation, dialectic, and history in Hegel and questions, and the development of Marx, as well as of the foundations of existen- Scholasticism. The works of Plotinus, St. tialism in Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Augustine, Anselm of Canterbury, Abelard, Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus, and William of Occam are read and discussed. PHL-230 Philosophy of the Sexes 3 credits PHL-207 Asian Philosophy Studies philosophical views of the differences 3 credits between the sexes, sexual equality, love, mar- The principal philosophical perspectives of the riage, and the family from ancient Greece to the Orient, from ancient times to the present. 20th century. Texts from the contemporary Special attention to Indian philosophic develop- women’s and men’s movements will also be ments related to the Upanishads, Bhagavad-gita, examined. Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, and to Chinese Confucianism and Taoism. PHL-245 Philosophies of Education 3 credits PHL-210 Symbolic Logic Studies classical and contemporary theories of 3 credits the nature, structure, and aims of education, An introduction to logic from the standpoint of including major works of such philosophers as modern symbolic methods, including tech- Plato, Rousseau, and Dewey. The course will niques of formal deductive proof, quantifica- also introduce students to methods of critical tion, the logic of relations, and properties of for- philosophical analysis. mal deductive systems. Discussions focus on philosophical issues in recent and contempo- PHL-250 Political Philosophy rary logical theory. 3 credits An introduction to the problems of political PHL-225 Modern Philosophy philosophy with an emphasis on recent and 3 credits contemporary issues, such as the conflict Examines one of the most exciting periods in between communist and democratic ideologies, the history of philosophy during which philoso- the problems of fascism and totalitarian states, phers from Descartes to Kant tried to come to violence, revolution, civil disobedience, as well terms with the following questions: What is as anarchy and the concept of legitimate politi- knowledge? Can we know the physical world cal authority. exists? Can we have scientific knowledge? Can we know God exists? Can we even know whether we exist? The works of Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant are read and discussed.

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PHL-252 The Nature of Art Bentham, Hart, and Dworkin are read and dis- 3 credits cussed. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy An inquiry into the nature of art, creativity, aes- course or permission of instructor. thetic experience, and value. Special attention to the importance of art in relation to the nature of PHL-304 Medical Ethics man and society. Readings from classical theo- 3 credits ries of art (Plato, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Croce, Introduces the student to ethical problems asso- Santayana), as well as from contemporary ciated with the practice of medicine, the pursuit analyses of 20th-century art. of biomedical research, and health care social policy. The course will explore such issues as: Is PHL-255 American Ethics a physician morally obligated to tell a terminal- 3 credits ly ill patient that he or she is dying? Is society The study of selected frameworks and problems ever justified in enacting laws that would com- in American ethics from the Puritans to the mit an individual, against his or her will, to a present. Such topics as: predestination, natural mental institution? Does society have a moral rights, civil disobedience, ethical relativity, ethi- obligation to ensure that all its members have cal disagreement, abortion, and other problems access to health care? To what extent, if at all, is will be discussed in class. Such thinkers as it ethically acceptable to clone a human being? Edwards, James, Emerson, Dewey, Royce, Rawls, Under what conditions is human experimenta- and others will be read and discussed in class. tion ethically acceptable? Prerequisite: any previous philosophy course or permission of PHL-300 Meaning in History instructor. 3 credits An investigation of the nature of the historical PHL-305 Philosophy of Religion process and the nature of historical inquiry. A 3 credits study of philosophical questions such as does An inquiry into the meaning, significance, and history have a meaning? Is history cyclical? fundamental problems of religion as they Linear? Progressive? Directed toward a final appear in their philosophical perspective. The goal? What is the role of the individual in histo- relation between religion and science, between ry? Of economic, political, sociological, and psy- faith and reason; religious experience, religious chological causes? Can and should history be a truth, and symbolism, etc. Selections from the science? What is the value of historical inquiry? works of Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, Paley, Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of Hume, Kant, James and Wittgenstein. instructor. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy course or permission of instructor. PHL-303 Philosophy of Law 3 credits PHL-306 Philosophy of Language An examination and analysis of selected topics 3 credits including classical and contemporary theories Theories of language that raise philosophical in the philosophy of law and moral philosophy. problems such as the nature of meaning, the Such topics as the nature of the law and legal adequacy of language, the origin of language, reasoning, the legal enforcement of morality, and the relation between language and reality, protection of personal liberty, and the moral action, thought, and feeling are considered. justification of punishment are considered. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy course or Such philosophers as Aquinas, Austin, Holmes, permission of instructor.

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PHL-310 Problems in 20th-Century PHL-334 Theories of Knowledge Philosophy 3 credits 3 credits An investigation of selected, representative the- Consideration of major philosophical move- ories of knowledge from classical and contem- ments in the 20th century such as phenomenol- porary sources. Considers the analytic-synthetic ogy, existentialism, pragmatism, and analytic distinctions, necessary truth, and the founda- philosophy. Within these movements such top- tions of empirical knowledge. Such philoso- ics as the function of analysis, language and phers as Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Russell, and meaning, the nature of values, the nature of per- Quine are read and discussed. Prerequisite: any sons, the synthetic-analytic distinction, the previous philosophy course or permission of mind-body problem, and the possibility of instructor. metaphysics are considered. The work of such figures as Wittgenstein, Russell, Heidegger, PHL-336 Philosophy of Mind Husserl, Sartre, Whitehead, and Dewey are read 3 credits and discussed. Prerequisite: any previous phi- The nature, existence, and capacities of the losophy course or permission of instructor. mind and self in the light of recent philosophical and psychological theories, including psy- PHL-315 Existentialism choanalysis and behaviorism. Considers such 3 credits topics as the interaction of mind and body, the Historical development and contemporary unconscious, minds and machines, freedom of problems of existentialism with emphasis on the thought and action. Prerequisite: any previous nature of man, his ability to know his situation, philosophy course or permission of instructor. the relation between existence and essence, and the meaning of human life and activity. The PHL-343 Theories of Reality works of such figures as Kierkegaard, Sartre, 3 credits Heidegger, Camus, Kafka, Beckett, Buber, Laing, (Formerly Metaphysics) An inquiry into the and Frankl. Prerequisite: any previous philoso- nature of reality. An examination of such meta- phy course or permission of instructor. physical problems as: the relation between mind and matter, freedom and determinism, the PHL-320 Philosophy of Science essence and existence of God, substance and 3 credits process, the nature and limits of metaphysical The logic of fundamental concepts of science knowledge. The writings of such classical and and scientific methods are studied. Patterns of recent figures as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, explanation are examined to understand the Kant, Hegel, Bergson, Whitehead, Ayer, and functions of laws, theories, and predictions in Collingwood are read and discussed. science. Inquiry is made into the relation Prerequisite: any previous philosophy course or between mathematics and empirical science; permission of instructor. similarities and distinctions between the natural and social sciences. The role of science in human affairs and the value of scientific knowl- PHL-360 Contemporary Ethics 3 credits edge. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy Explores recent and contemporary approaches course or permission of instructor. to ethics, value-theory, and normative discourse. Such problems as the meaning and cognitive status of value-judgments, the relation

240 course descriptions between fact and value, the relativity of values, philosophy of science, and philosophy of reli- and how value-beliefs can be justified are con- gion. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy sidered. Such philosophers as Dewey, G. E. course or permission of instructor. Moore, C. L. Stevenson, C. I. Lewis, and R. M. Hare are read and discussed. Prerequisite: any PHL-407 The Philosophy of Hannah Arendt previous philosophy course or permission of 3 credits instructor. Seminar involving a concentrated study of the philosophy of Hannah Arendt with special PHL-365 Logical Theory attention to her analysis of action, thought, and 3 credits freedom. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy Study of selected topics and problems in the course or permission of instructor. foundations of logic. The nature of logical truth, structure of logical proof, solutions to PHL-490 Independent Research and Study logical paradoxes, the relation of logic and lan- 1-4 credits guage, and axiomatics and logical systems. Readings from such recent and contemporary PHL-491 Internship in Philosophy philosophers as Russell, Quine, Carnap, 1-4 credits Strawson, Wittgenstein, and others. Students will work under supervision within an Prerequisite: PHL-101 or PHL-210. area hospital, corporation, or legal agency. The specific duties and tasks will be developed joint- PHL-402 Nietzsche and Nihilism ly by the intern, intern agency, and faculty 3 credits supervisor. Within the hospital setting, students A seminar dealing with Nietzsche’s provocative will work with the Hospital Medical Ethics ideas on Nihilism and the possibility of creating Committee. Within the corporate setting, there meaning, value, and truth for human existence. will be two types of internships: students will Many of his important works are read, analyzed, work in the corporate office responsible for and critically discussed. Recent scholarly inter- addressing the ethical issues that arise in the pretations of Nietzsche’s philosophy are consid- business environment; or students will work in ered. Prerequisite: any previous philosophy a department that allows them to explore the course or permission of instructor. potential business applications of their philosophic intellectual training. Within the legal set- PHL-404 The Philosophy of Wittgenstein ting, students will work with the federal magis- 3 credits trate, prosecutor, or public defender, exploring Seminar involving a concentrated study of issues in the philosophy of law that arise in the Wittgenstein’s contributions to philosophy with practice of law. The internship will be restricted special attention to his analysis of language, to juniors and seniors with a minimum of 2.7 meaning, and mental concepts. Prerequisite: any cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in philosophy, or previous philosophy course or permission of permission of the department of philosophy. instructor. Students must have completed four philosophy courses, one at the 300 level, before applying for PHL-406 The Philosophy of David Hume the internship. No more than six credits will be 3 credits allowed toward graduation. A member of the Seminar involving a concentrated study of department of philosophy will supervise the Hume’s contributions to philosophy, including internship. his work on epistemology, metaphysics, ethics,

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PHL-494 Preparation and Research for PHY-103 Science of Light and Color Senior Philosophy Thesis 3 credits 1 credit An introduction to the science of light, color, and optics. Covers history of theories of light PHL-495 Senior Philosophy Thesis and vision, applications in art, photography, 3 credits natural phenomena (rainbows, mirages, etc.), and modern technology, e.g., lasers and telecommunications. Many topics are illustrated Physics (PHY) by in-class demonstration experiments with lasers and other optical devices. PHY-100 Principles of Physics I 3 credits PHY-104 Energy, the Environment, and Introductory noncalculus physics with applica- Man tions for pre-professional, biology, and geologi- 3 credits cal and marine sciences majors. Classical The many vital roles played by energy in the mechanics, energy, mechanical waves, fluid stat- universe at large, on the earth, and in the activi- ics and dynamics, thermodynamics. Elements of ties of man are examined, including the basic modern physics are interwoven with those of sources of energy, the impact upon the environ- classical physics from the beginning. Not open ment due to these processes and possible future to chemistry, physics, or mathematics majors. sources. A high school course in physics or Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: MTH- chemistry is desirable but not necessary. 105; corequisite: PHY-100L. fall PHY-105 Matter, Forces and Energy: An PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Exploration of Physics Concepts 4 credits Laboratory 1 credit An introduction to the basic principles of For students concurrently taking PHY-100. One physics focusing on the concepts of matter, three-hour lab per week. Corequisite: PHY-100. force, and energy. The course will study, in depth, simple physical systems chosen to emphasize the interconnection of these three PHY-101 Principles of Physics II 3 credits basic concepts. It will explore the behavior of Continuation of Physics 100. Electrostatics, these simple physical systems using directed electricity, and magnetism; DC and AC circuits, group exercises coordinated with hands-on lab- physical and geometrical optics, introduction to oratory activities. One three-hour lecture and elementary particle and quantum physics. one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PHY-100; corequisite: PHY-101L. spring PHY-180 Astronomy 3 credits Examines mankind’s quest to understand the PHY-101L Principles of Physics II origin and form of the universe. Emphasis on Laboratory 1 credit the ideas of modern cosmology and their For students concurrently taking Physics 101. impact on our changing perception of our place One three-hour lab per week. Corequisite: PHY- in the universe, making use of information 101. gleaned by simply looking at the night sky as well as post Apollo-era views of the solar system and the evolving universe as a whole.

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PHY-200 General Physics I PHY-300 Mechanics 3 credits 3 credits Introductory classical physics; Newtonian Kinematics and dynamics of particles and sys- mechanics, including the conservation laws, tems, analysis of harmonic oscillator systems, wave motion, gravity, thermodynamics. Three normal modes, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian lectures per week. Prerequisite: MTH-210 or dynamics and classical waves are studied. concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: PHY-200L. Prerequisites: PHY-201, MTH-250. fall PHY-305 Electricity and Magnetism PHY-200L General Physics I Laboratory 3 credits 1 credit Electro- and magnetostatics, fields and poten- For students concurrently taking PHY-200. tials, and boundary value problems are covered. Experiments in classical physics. One three- Prerequisites: PHY-201, MTH-250. hour lab per week. Corequisite: PHY-200. PHY-310 Advanced Electricity and PHY-201 General Physics II Magnetism 3 credits 3 credits A continuation of the concepts developed in Maxwell’s equations; electromagnetic waves in Physics 200. Electricity, electrical circuits, mag- vacuum and in material media; radiation, prop- netism, Maxwell’s equations. Light and optics, agation, reflection, and refraction. Prerequisites: including lenses, interference, and diffraction. PHY-305, MTH-308. Prerequisites: PHY-200, MTH-211 or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: PHY-201L. spring PHY-315 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics PHY-201L General Physics II Laboratory 3 credits 1 credit Thermodynamic systems; the first and second For students concurrently taking PHY-201. laws of thermodynamics; entropy and thermo- Experiments in classical and modern physics. dynamic potentials; distribution of molecular One three-hour lab per week. Corequisite: PHY- speeds; Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and 201. Fermi-Dirac distributions. Prerequisite: PHY- 201. PHY-203 Introduction to Modern Physics 3 credits PHY-320 Quantum Mechanics Covers space-time relativity, elementary parti- 3 credits cles, and basic quantum mechanics, including Historical background; the Bohr Theory; the solutions of the Schrodinger wave equation. Schrodinger equation, its interpretation and Applications of quantum theory in atomic, applications; the uncertainty and exclusion nuclear, and solid-state physics. Prerequisite: principles; development of the formalism. PHY-201 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: PHY-300. spring

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PHY-330 Basic Electronics PHY-416 Modern Experimental Optics 3 credits Laboratory An experimental study of devices and circuits in 1 credit analog and digital electronics. No previous A laboratory course in geometrical and physical experience with electronic circuits is assumed, (wave) optics, designed to supplement the although introductory topics such as DC and material presented in PHY-415. Serves as an AC circuits are covered rather quickly. introduction to the optical equipment and tech- Emphasizes applications in laboratory research, niques that are employed in laboratory research. including signal acquisition, computer inter- A series of experiments cover the topics of faces, and analog/digital signal processing. One polarization, interference, image formation, hour of lecture plus two three-hour labs per Fourier optics and lasers, and optical spec- week. Prerequisite: PHY-201 or permission of troscopy. Prerequisite: PHY-201. instructor. PHY-450 Topics in Modern Physics PHY-350 Advanced Laboratory 3 credits 2 credits A selected topic of contemporary interest in Experiments in atomic and nuclear physics, physics, e.g., general relativity and gravity waves, electricity and magnetism, and physical optics. is studied. Emphasis on current journal litera- Students have the opportunity to work inten- ture and research. May be taken more than once sively on a particular experiment. Minimum of with departmental approval. An excellent intro- five to six hours per week. duction to independent research in one area of physics. Prerequisite: PHY-201. PHY-400 Atomic Physics 3 credits PHY-490 Independent Research and Study Quantum mechanics and the one-electron 1-4 credits atom; atomic structure and optical spectra of multi-electron atoms. Quantum statistics, band theory of solids. Prerequisite: PHY-320. spring Political Science (POL)

PHY-405 Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics Political science courses at the 100 level are 3 credits designed for freshmen and those at the 200 level Nuclear mass and size; nuclear forces and some for sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 lev- models of the nucleus; radioactivity and detec- els cover advanced subject matter. Students con- tion; subnuclear particles and resonances. sidering electing advanced political science Prerequisite: PHY-320. courses should be certain to have sufficient preparatory work. If this is lacking, the appro- PHY-415 Physical Optics priate courses at the 100 and 200 levels are 3 credits strongly recommended for the 300 and 400 lev- Waves and the superposition principle; interfer- els. When in doubt, the student should consult ence, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction; elec- the instructor of the advanced course or the tromagnetic nature of light; absorption and department chairperson. scattering; dispersion; polarization. Prerequisites: PHY-201, MTH-250.

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POL-100 Introduction to American Politics building and lobbying. Emphasis on developing 3 credits practical skills in issue analysis, lobbying, leg- An examination of basic principles of the U.S. islative tracking and public budgeting. constitutional system; the operation of the democratic process; the organization, powers and POL-210 Public Opinion procedures of Congress, the presidency and the 3 credits federal judiciary; and the functions, services, Public opinion as a social force and as expres- and financing of the national government. sion of public sentiment on political and social Emphasis is on public issues, national priorities, issues. Topics include: development and dissem- and civil liberties. Required of all political sci- ination of opinions, the measurement of public ence majors and minors. opinion, public opinion and governmental processes, and the reciprocal relationship POL-102 Understanding Politics between mass media and public opinion. 3 credits Major themes of 20th-century political life, POL-215 Global Politics their origin and their relation to political prac- 3 credits tice, are discussed. Typical themes are Marxism, The struggle for power, wealth, and order at the fascism, and Western parliamentary democracy. global level involving nation-states, intergov- Required of all political science majors and ernmental organizations (such as the United minors. Nations, the European Union, etc.), non-governmental organizations, transnational enter- POL-102 Freshman Seminar in prises and other non-state entities, using mili- Understanding Politics tary, economic, diplomatic, legal, and commu- 3 credits nication instruments. Overview of global prob- Limited to entering freshmen majoring in polit- lems such as the proliferation of weapons of ical science. fall destruction, ethnic and religious conflicts, human rights, and the global environment at POL-200 New Jersey Government and the threshold of the 21st century. Real-time use Politics of the Internet is an integral aspect of this 3 credits course in terms of readings and assignments. Political institutions, processes, and problems of (This course is a prerequisite for POL-295 state and local governments of New Jersey. Special Projects in Political Science: Model Analysis of legislative, executive, judicial, regula- United Nations.) tory bodies, special districts, and autonomous agencies. Aspects of personnel, finance, and POL-216 Comparative Political Systems services. 3 credits A general introduction to types of government POL-201 Policy Issues, Advocacy and and political regimes of the world as they try to Budgeting cope with the dual challenge of ethnic microp- 3 credits olitics and transnational globalization. Major (Formerly Government and Economic Policy) prototypes of democracy: the British parlia- Surveys various domestic economic and social mentary system, the American separation of policy issues, the government budgeting powers system, and various combinations of process, and how citizens and groups advocate these two. Traditional autocracy, totalitarian their interest through organizing, coalition- dictatorships, and late 20th-century authoritar-

245 course descriptions ian regimes. Variations of economic systems POL-230 Methods of Political Analysis within democracies: the market economy, social 3 credits democracy, and state-managed capitalism. An overview of the various qualitative and Third World countries and post-communist quantitative methods that political scientists use states in search of workable political and eco- to study their discipline. Themes include analy- nomic systems. ses of political participation and support, methods of studying elections, measures of political POL-218 The Pacific Rim in the 21st- tolerance and liberalism. Century 3 credits POL-235 Race and Ethnicity in American The internal politics and the external policies of Politics an area where the interests of four of the world’s 3 credits major powers (the United States, China, Japan, Examines the changing political, economic, and and Russia) intersect. The emphasis is on the social situation of racial and ethnic groups in dynamics of change in China (and Taiwan), American politics since the 1950s. Topics Japan, the Koreas, and the countries of include the relationship between race/ethnicity Southeast Asia, and their political, military, and and voting behavior, political parties, and elec- economic interactions within the global con- tion results. Includes an analysis of specific areas text. of contemporary racial and ethnic conflict, such as voting rights, immigration, and affirmative POL-219 Terrorism, Revolution and action. Political Violence 3 credits POL-239 Political Thinkers and Political “Revolutions are the mad inspiration of histo- Thought ry.” Trotsky’s characterization calls attention to 3 credits three important dimensions of violent political A survey of the most significant political participation: the historical settings, ideology, thought from ancient times into the modern and emotional fervor of the practitioners. This era. Subject matter includes discussion of such course will focus on these dimensions by ana- questions as the nature of freedom, natural law lyzing revolutionary and terrorist movements in and right, constitutionalism, political obliga- the 20th century. Special attention will be given tion, justice, form of regime. to the use of violence in the post-Cold War new world disorder. POL-245 Cities, Symbols and Political Culture POL-225 Nationalism in World Politics 3 credits 3 credits An on-site study of how political cultures and Nations and nationalism. An overview of ideologies are shaped and expressed within nationalistic manifestations in the world today. architecture, town layout and other symbols. Nations, states, nation-states. Multinational Students will travel to two or three European states, stateless nations. Imperialism, anti-impe- cities and will be required to attend classes and rialism; nativism vs. internationalism and glob- other planned activities. They will immerse alism. Topics include nationalisms in the Holy themselves directly into the city’s political-eco- Land; in the former Yugoslavia; in the former nomic and cultural centers, and thus come to Soviet Union and its successor states; and eco- understand how physical structure shapes nomic Nationalism vs. Globalization. notions of power, legitimacy and authority.

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POL-247 Political Campaigning POL-295 Special Projects in Political 3 credits Science This course entails the study of campaigning for 3 credits political office at the federal, state and local lev- For non-seniors who engage in serious research els in the United States. While attention will be in political science. Topic to be approved by given to how the broader political environment instructor and department chairperson. and specific factors, e.g., the decline in partisan- Prerequisite: POL-215. Offered on request. ship, hot button issues, local interests, and money, affect the nature of campaigns, the POL-300 U.S. Constitutional Law course’s primary focus will be on how to organ- 3 credits ize and conduct a successful and ethical cam- The role of the Supreme Court in the American paign, including how to collect and analyze per- political system is assessed. Topics include the tinent data, manage a staff, develop a communi- staffing and functioning of the Supreme Court cations plan, and get out the vote. and the federal judicial bureaucracy, the origins and development of judicial review, and the role POL-255 European Politics of the Supreme Court in national policy-mak- 3 credits ing. A comparative analysis of the social and political systems of Britain, France, Germany and POL-301 Civil Liberties in the United other Western countries within the European States framework. Emphasis will be on the identifica- 3 credits tion of ways in which countries similar in social The American doctrine of civil liberties in theo- characteristics are also similar in their political ry and practice. Emphasis on analyzing the free- systems and on the extent and circumstances doms of speech, press, assembly, and religion, under which they differ. Similarities and con- the right of privacy, and the problem of discrim- trasts will also be drawn with political structures ination in the context of contemporary issues and processes in the United States. This course, and problems. Particular attention to the role of on occasion, may contain an optional travel the Supreme Court in this area. component during January. POL-305 Political Parties and Electoral POL-280 Sex and Politics Behavior 3 credits 3 credits The bearing of gender upon politics: whether The structure, character, and functions of U.S. political activity is more characteristic of one or political parties and pressure groups, and their the other sex; the comparative fates of male and impact on public policy. Parties are analyzed female in political society; the political implica- within the broader scope of organizational the- tions of change in the content and mutual status ory and comparative party systems. Major of masculinity and femininity. Inquiry into clas- emphases on their historical origins, their role sical, traditional, and contemporary views. in contemporary political life, and particular aspects of party politics—local organization, membership, campaigning and elections, policy-making roles, and leadership.

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POL-306 Political Film POL-313 The American Presidency 3 credits 3 credits This course analyzes the structure, history, and A description and analysis of the American impact of the genre of political film. It begins presidency: its historical development, the inter- with a discussion of how one distinguishes a nal organization, and ecological context. Basic political film from other forms of cinema. It issues include the intent of the framers of the then proposes insights into the manner in which Constitution, the historical accumulation of these films evoke a particular time and place in presidential powers, and institutional limits on politics, affect the viewer’s interpretation of a presidential power (e.g., Congress and the political event or figure, and have an effect upon bureaucracy). a viewer’s political perceptions or behavior. The student will also learn to review films critically, POL-315 Global Issues both as political statements and as effective (or 3 credits ineffective) conveyors of political messages. Military, economic, demographic, and environmental threats to global security in the post- POL-307 Political Communication Cold War era. Forces of transnational integra- 3 credits tion vs. forces of intrastate fragmentation. The meaning and uses of political communica- Inadequacy of international law and organization are examined, the manner and forms such tion to deal with these problems within the con- communication takes, and the history of politi- fines of the sovereign nation-state system. cal discourse. Major topics include the role of communication in elections and the develop- POL-320 Politics of the Middle East ment of public policy, how political communi- 3 credits cation strategies have changed with the rise of The political systems of Egypt, Syria, Israel and mass media, and the development of national Saudi Arabia are examined in terms of political and international publics for discourse. culture, structure, and political processes. The course emphasizes the relationships between POL-312 Congressional Politics social and political structures, the role of reli- 3 credits gion, and the problems of modernization. An intensive analysis of the legislative process in Similarities and contrasts will be drawn between the United States, considering both the internal the Arab and non-Arab countries of the Middle organization and operation of Congress, and East. Congress’ role in the broader American political system. Fundamental issues include the theory POL-325 Public Administration and practice of representation; the committee 3 credits system, seniority and expertise; interest group Public administration in modern society, politics; and the politics of congressional emphasizing the administrative formulation of reform. public policy and its implementation. Attention on who gets what, when, and how from the decisions of administrative units; the role administrators have in policy-making compared to elected legislators, chief executives and judges; the effect administrators have on the benefits citizens receive from government; and the effect administrators have on citizens’ behavior.

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POL-326 Power in American Politics POL-340 Modern Democracy and its Critics 3 credits 3 credits Examines various explanations of who has The course examines the fundamental assump- power in American politics. Explores the roles tions underlying modern democratic theories of appointed and elected officials, business and and the main theoretical attacks launched interest groups, the media, and the general pub- against them. Among the contending theories to lic in shaping public policy. Special attention to be discussed are right and left-wing anarchism, political change, including the impact of broad the old and the new left, fascism, intellectual social movements on the responsiveness of the elitism, and techno-conservatism. political system. POL-342 Freedom and Authority POL-327 Contemporary Issues in American 3 credits Public Policy Concepts of freedom and authority in 19th and 3 credits 20th-century political theory. Emphasis on such In-depth examination of current issues in important thinkers as Nietzsche, Freud, Sartre, American politics. Drunk driving, political cor- Camus, and Marcuse. ruption, drug policy, education, the environment, and poverty are among the issues to be POL-343 American Political Thought I considered. Emphasis on analyzing policy prob- 3 credits lems and on developing and evaluating pro- The philosophical background and moral prin- posed solutions. ciples of American political society: liberty, equality, natural law and natural right; constitu- POL-328 Environmental Policy tionalism and nation-building. 3 credits A multidisciplinary exploration of the formula- POL-344 Contemporary American Political tion and effectiveness of U.S. environmental and Thought energy policies, including global warming, toxic 3 credits waste, air and water pollution, and natural Surveys American political thought from the resources. Examines the relationships of human Civil War to the present, focusing upon the rights and environmental justice, consumerism development of modern notions of liberalism and sustainable development, and the impact of and conservatism, and various cultural/intellec- environmental quality on public health and tual movements, such as Social Darwinism, gov- safety. ernment’s roles in regulating the economy, protection of civil rights. POL-335 Urban Politics 3 credits POL-345 Justice in Ancient Political Political structure and administration of Thought municipalities in the United States. Emphasis on 3 credits problems posed by suburbanization, global and Western philosophy of law rests on foundations regional shifts in business, economic disloca- set by the Greek sophists and their Roman suc- tion, housing and race relations. cessors. The course analyzes in depth the concept of justice as developed by Protagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and the Law of Nature jurists. It ends with the early Christian adoption of these concepts as evidenced in the writings of St. Augustine.

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POL-350 U.S. Foreign and Security Policy include neocolonial dependency, the role of the 3 credits state in newly developed countries, military rule Principles, institutions and processes involved and democratization. in the formulation and implementation of policies regarding the nation’s military, economic, POL-450 Seminar in Political Science and environmental security within the global 3 credits framework. Strands, trends, and problem areas A multidimensional framework within which to in U.S. foreign policy, with focus on the chang- integrate the variety of perspectives and ing global environment of the post-Cold War methodologies extant in the field of political world. science. Topics for discussion and analysis may range from broad concepts of political discourse POL-360 Politics of the Criminal Justice such as power and interdependence to specific System political issues such as executive-legislative rela- 3 credits tions and judicial policymaking. The constitutional, legal, political, and administrative aspects of the criminal justice system in POL-490 Independent Research and Study the United States are studied, including the 1-4 credits court system at all levels of government, law Individual program of study under close super- enforcement agencies, correctional programs vision by the instructor, with weekly meetings and institutions, probation, parole, and the rela- and reports. Topics to be approved by the tionship of our legal institutions to the broader department. Available to seniors who have a political system. minimum of a 3.0 GPA in political science courses. No more than six credits allowed POL-361 The Judicial Process toward graduation. 3 credits In-depth examination of the nature of judicial POL-491 Internship in Political Science decision-making and the impact that judicial 1-4 credits decisions have on society. Considers the sources Students work under supervision in a public of judicial authority, judicial fact-finding, statu- agency, political party, or public interest group. tory and constitutional interpretation, individ- A minimum of 52 hours of field work per cred- ual and collective processes of judicial decision- it required, with regular reports and a conclud- making, relations between judges and other ing critique analyzing and evaluating the experi- government officials, and the political conse- ence. Primarily for seniors and qualified juniors. quences of judicial decisions with particular POL-325—Public Administration or POL- emphasis on federal courts and judges. 326—Power in American Politics must be completed previously or concurrently. No more than POL-365 Third World Politics six credits allowed toward graduation. 3 credits Studies the major political issues of the Third POL-499 Senior Honors Thesis World. Particular reference to political systems 3-6 credits of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle Majors having completed the department’s core East according to the relevance of the examples requirements and having a minimum GPA of to large conceptual issues, and according to the 3.5 in political science courses may apply for major interests of the instructor. Typical issues honors in their sixth semester. Applicants enroll

250 course descriptions in POL-490—Independent Research and Study PSY-215 Personality in their seventh semester to develop and submit 3 credits a thesis proposal to the department. With A synthesis of the most recent research in the departmental approval, applicants prepare an field of personality development. Topics include honors thesis in their last semester. Upon interplay of biological, cultural, and subjective acceptance of the thesis by the department, the personal processes; analysis of the broad trends student will be graduated with honors in politi- in personality theories; and introduction to per- cal science. sonality measurement.

PSY-218 Psychology of Women Psychology (PSY) 3 credits Examines the psychological development of Psychology 100 is a prerequisite for all psychol- women in our culture from birth to maturity, ogy courses. Prerequisites other than 100 may with an emphasis on the interaction of biologi- be waived by the instructor. cal and social influences on personality, social behavior, and achievement of women. Investigates psychological sex differences in PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits terms of current measurement approaches. An orientation to psychology, covering major Readings and text are drawn from psychological facts, principles and concepts about human and theory and research. animal behavior and experience, research findings, major problems, basic vocabulary, PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology methodologies, and contributions in the field. 3 credits Topics include psychology as a science; human The development of abnormal personalities are development; individual differences; intelli- discussed, with a survey of the various types of gence and its measurement; special aptitudes mental abnormalities, including their symp- and interests; personality and social behavior; toms, diagnoses, and treatments. Neuroses and motivation and emotion; frustration and per- psychoses are emphasized. sonality deviations; and learning, thinking, remembering and forgetting. PSY-225 Learning and Memory 3 credits A broad coverage of the expanding fields of PSY-201 Statistics and Research Design 3 credits learning, memory, and cognition is provided, Introduces students to statistics and research while addressing their relevance and impact on methods in the behavioral sciences. Covers the human behavior. Continuity between early fundamentals of descriptive and inferential sta- associationistic and contemporary cognitive tistics, a variety of issues in research design, theories is established. Topics range from basic selected research designs including the case conditioning to the more complex processes of study, correlational and experimental designs. memory, concept learning, thinking, and prob- In addition, students will explore the literature lem solving. in psychology in order to examine the use of statistics and research design in real research problems.

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PSY-230 Developmental Psychology I: PSY-240 Social Psychology Child 3 credits 3 credits Deals with the scientific study of human beings Presents theory and research on the social, emo- in social situations, focusing on reciprocal influ- tional and cognitive development of children ence of the individual and the group, especially birth to age 12. aspects of behavior that are socially determined. The nature of attitudes: their development and PSY-231 Developmental Psychology II: change; the nature of social influence; interper- Youth-Adolescent sonal perception and attraction; dynamics of 3 credits social behavior; and social phenomena, such as Presents theories, research and problems con- prejudice and social movements, are covered. cerning development in youth and adolescence. PSY-255 Biopsychology PSY-235 Cognitive Development 3 credits 3 credits Basic biological structures and processes under- Compares and analyzes the major theories of lying behavior, including general neuroanatomy cognitive development: Piaget, Information and neurophysiology; sensory physiology; Processing, Vygotsky, Gardner and Sternberg. structure and function of the motor systems; The course describes cognitive growth from physiology of emotions, motivation, learning, infancy to adulthood. Particular topics will memory; brain dysfunction; psychoactive include: concept formation, language acquisi- drugs. tion, memory reading and writing, mathematical skills and sociocultural skills. Also of interest PSY-279 Psychology and Law will be the use of cognitive theory in education, 3 credits and understanding variations from the typical Introduces students to a study of selected topics pattern of cognitive development as in mental in psychology and law. Topics include eyewit- retardation and prodigies. ness testimony, jury selection and decision making. PSY-237 Cognitive Disabilities 3 credits PSY-295 Directed Study in Psychology Investigates various types of retardation, focus- 1-4 credits ing on etiology, methods of diagnosis, programs Provides an opportunity for students to obtain and services available to individuals and fami- research experiences in psychology. Consists of lies. Considers problems relating to adjustment a combination of project meetings, assigned in academic, social, and vocational areas. readings and supervised research. Each student will work with a selected faculty member on a PSY-238 Sensation and Perception topic of mutual interest. Projects may include 3 credits learning some components of research methods The facts and theories of sensation and percep- and applying these techniques to the collection tion, their role in the total psychology of the and analysis of data. Provides focused reading individual, and current application are exam- and discussion as it relates to each student’s ined. research topic.

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PSY-302 Research in Cognition interpretations, dream analysis, the analysis of 4 credits resistance and transference, counter-condition- Provides students with an in-depth coverage of ing, modeling, and cognitive restructuring. the expanding field of cognition and memory. Class exercises in addition to transcripts and Addresses issues and research within the field. tape-recordings from therapy sessions are used Emphasis is on current views of human memo- to illustrate the various therapeutic approaches. ry. Students learn how to design and conduct Prerequisite: PSY-215 or PSY-220 or permission their own experiments from the topic areas of of instructor. information processing, psycholinguistics, problem solving, learning and memory, social PSY-306 Research in Sensation and cognition, and cognitive neuroscience. Perception Laboratory skills include programming com- 4 credits puters, developing multimedia stimuli, record- Provides instruction in research design, research ing psycho-physiological data, and composing methods, and integration of data analysis and an APA-format research report in a network- methodology within the content framework of based writing lab. Prerequisites: a grade of C in sensation and perception. All the general psy- PSY-201 and PSY-225 or permission of instruc- chology research methods are taught. Special tor. emphasis is given to the study of human vision and audition. Students design, conduct, and PSY-303 Research in Social Psychology report laboratory research in the areas of sensa- 4 credits tion and perception. The computer-based com- Covers research methodology within the con- ponents of the laboratory include lessons on text of social psychology (i.e., topics include interactive software instrumentation for altruism, aggression, attraction and social per- research, and network-based technical writing ception). Both experimental and descriptive using APA format. Projects are conducted dur- methodologies will be covered. Students learn ing the term. Each student uses a dedicated net- about various aspects of the research process worked Macintosh computer to (a) develop and (e.g., design and execution of a social psycho- generate research stimuli and procedures, (b) logical study, analyzing and interpreting the analyze and report research data, and (c) write results). Students also learn to integrate their formal research reports. Prerequisite: a grade of research findings to produce an APA-style C in PSY-201 or permission of instructor. paper. Students use computer-based word processing and statistical analysis packages to PSY-312 Behavior Modification achieve these goals. Prerequisites: a grade of C in 3 credits PSY-201; PSY-240 or PSY-279 or permission of Presents a review of classical and operant condi- instructor. tioning, data collection and research design, data analysis and interpretation. In addition, PSY-305 Theories of Psychotherapy assessment and treatment strategies in a variety 3 credits of settings, contingency management in institu- An exploration of the history and theory of the tion, classroom and home, systematic self- psychoanalytic, behavioral, and humanistic desensitization, and ethical consideration are approaches to psychotherapy. Comparisons and discussed. contrasts between these therapeutic modalities are discussed, as well as the theory underlying specific therapeutic techniques such as dynamic

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PSY-315 Psychological Tests explored as part of laboratory or field research 3 credits projects designed in collaboration with the Examines the history of psychological testing. instructor. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Issues concerning the construction of psycho- PSY-201 and PSY-255 or permission of instruc- logical tests are discussed, including concepts tor. concerning reliability, validity, and item analysis. The rationale and structure of the major PSY-336 Experimental Methods: Animal tests of intelligence, aptitude, and personality Learning and Behavior are reviewed, including the Rorschach, WAIS, 4 credits TAT, MMPI, and Bender-Gestalt. In the last sec- Provides a comprehensive overview of the tion of the course, students are given hands-on acquisition and modification of the behavior of experience in the administration, scoring, and animals, especially on laboratory strains of interpretation of a standard test battery. rodents and pigeons. Core topics include Prerequisite: any statistics course. respondent and operant conditioning, animal cognition, observational learning, animal safety PSY-330 Developmental Disabilities and welfare, single-subject and between-groups 3 credits approaches to methodology, and the statistical Introduces students to the genetic, biological, analysis of the results of studies of behavior. The sensory-motor, cognitive, and social-emotional laboratory component of the course provides a foundations of developmental disabilities. comprehensive overview of animal handling Selected syndromes will be reviewed in depth, as and maintenance, animal welfare, and the will treatments and intervention at the individ- recording of experimental results. Two substan- ual and family levels. Prerequisite: PSY-230. tial projects are undertaken; demonstration of a conditioned taste aversion and its effect upon PSY-335 Research in Human Cognitive the acquisition and extinction of an operant Neuroscience (bar press) response and subsequent discrimi- 4 credits nation and reversal learning. Results of both (Formerly Physiological Psychology) Covers the projects are written into APA-formatted reports. interdisciplinary study of the nervous system Prerequisites: a grade of C in PSY-201 and PSY- integrating neurobiology, physiology, pharma- 255 or permission of instructor. cology, and psychology as explanations for both normal and pathological human behavior. PSY-340 Group Dynamics Topics integrate molecular levels of analysis, 4 credits such as neuron structure and function, neuro- Focuses on selected issues pertaining to group transmitters, action potentials, and receptors, dynamics. Emphasizes an understanding of the with molar levels, such as sensory and hormon- personality and social factors that influence the al processes, learning and memory, emotions, functioning of unstructured and task-oriented drug use, and biological rhythms. Introduces groups. Students participate in a task group for research techniques used to study the function the purpose of conducting a comprehensive of the nervous system and the neural bases of research project on selected issues in group behavior in humans. Neuroanatomical, electro- dynamics and the psychology of groups. The physiological, pharmacological, and neuropsy- task group prepares an APA-style paper describ- chological assessment techniques may be ing their research as well as an in-class presenta-

254 course descriptions tion. Each student also submits a midterm and when finding food or shelter, confronting ene- final written analysis of the interactional mies, or getting along with one another. The processes and development of the task group. course will explain how group selection, altru- Prerequisite: a grade of C in PSY-201 or permis- ism, hierarchies, and sexual selection work in sion of instructor. populations of animals, and to identify evolutionary trends and sociobiological characteris- PSY-350 Advanced Developmental tics of all animal groups, up to and including Psychology humans. Prerequisite: PSY-100 or any life sci- 4 credits ence course. Focuses on one or more research areas in cognitive, personality, or social development. PSY-372 States of Consciousness Research is discussed from the perspective of 3 credits life-span development. Includes an overview of This course explores the variety of states that major theoretical approaches to age-related comprise normal and altered consciousness. It change. Students review original research on highlights how these states are determined by selected aspects of behavioral change. The labo- complex interactions between conscious and ratory component of the course presents an unconscious mental functions. Key psychologi- overview of developmental research designs and cal concepts are applied in an investigation of methods focusing on the measurement of age- various states of consciousness, especially medi- related change in psychological functioning tative states and dreams. The course examines over the life span. Students conduct laboratory both the psychopathological aspects of altered or field research projects designed in collabora- states, as well as their potential beneficial effects tion with the instructor and prepare an APA- on creativity and the development of the self. style research report. Prerequisite: a grade of C in PSY-201 or permission of instructor. PSY-373 Psychology and The Holocaust 3 credits PSY-365 Drugs and Human Behavior The study of genocide, the planned and system- 3 credits atic attempt to destroy a particular group of Presents the student with an in-depth analysis of people because of their race, religion, nationali- the effects of alcohol and selected chemical sub- ty or ethnicity is the general aim of the course. stances on the behavior and body of the user. Focus will be placed on The Holocaust, as a case Commonly abused substances will be discussed study of genocide, in which European Jews were in terms of their history, sources of production, targeted for murder. Psychological theories and routes of administration, distribution, metabo- data will be used in an attempt to understand lism and excretion, neurophysiology, tolerance, the behavior of the perpetrators (their motives properties of addiction, withdrawal course and and attitudes, within their social environment), symptoms, and potential beneficial and harmful those who tried to rescue the victims, and the effects. psychological effect on the lives on the survivors and their families. Data from diverse sources, PSY-370 Sociobiology such as historical records, oral histories, inter- 3 credits views (etc.) compiled by researchers from dif- Sociobiology defines such concepts as society, ferent disciplines will be used. individual, population, communication, and regulation. It attempts to explain, biologically, why groups of animals behave the way they do

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PSY-374 Psychology of the Family PSY-381 The Psychology of Gender 3 credits 3 credits This course examines the significance of family This course examines the meaning of sex and in human development. Using prominent gender in modern society. The course readings themes of developmental psychology, such as: and discussion will review and analyze the influ- the role of attachment in forming human rela- ence of gender on human behavior and emo- tionships, the significance of context in under- tions. The course will examine the significance standing human development, and the of gender in shaping experience. Topics will resilience of development; this course will include: gender differences in behavior, gender explore the existing research on the family. role development, gender and sexual identity, Students are asked to consider their own experi- gender and social roles, cross-cultural perspec- ences as members of a family, as well as to tives on gender and transcending gender. understand the varieties of ways family impacts Prerequisites: PSY-100, PSY-218 or permission development across the lifespan. Prerequisites: of instructor. PSY-100, PSY-230 or permission of instructor.

PSY-375 Psychology and Film PSY-382 Aging, Brain, and Cognition 3 credits 3 credits Attitudes, perceptions and memories are shaped This course covers the biological structures and by motion pictures. Filmmakers create enduring processes underlying cognition in humans and images by using cinematic techniques to portray explores modulating factors such as age, sex, social and interpersonal themes. This course disease, stress, and environment. The theoretical will examine various cinematic techniques as and methodological issues of developmental well as how film portrays interpersonal rela- cognitive neuroscience research are addressed. tions, gender roles, race relations, mental illness, Focus of the course is on brain structure and The Holocaust and other genocides. function in the largest growing segment of our population, persons over the age of 65, and the PSY-380 Multimedia Technology for link between structure and cognitive abilities, Behavioral Science both intact and declining. Special attention is 3 credits paid to those factors related to successful aging This course covers advanced multimedia tech- and treatments with putative cognitive nology in the application of computers to enhancers. Prerequisite: PSY-100. behavioral research. It is geared to the advanced psychology student who plans to attend gradu- PSY-400 Senior Seminar in Psychology ate school or seek employment in a research- 3 credits oriented firm. Psychology majors create com- This capstone course will provide a synthesis puter-based digital audio and imagery as stimu- and evaluation of important critical issues in lus materials for the study of behavior. They are psychology, such as the role of modern psychol- taught the programming methods needed to ogy in solving social problems, the scientific vs. use digital video, audio, and still images in the human services perspectives on behavior, emo- research methods of cognitive, developmental, tion and cognition; and the nature of mental ill- and applied social psychology. Special attention ness and well-being. Students will be expected will be given to Internet tools for social psychol- to draw broadly from their education in psy- ogy, survey, and evaluation research. There will chology; to grapple with conflicting points of be a series of in-class programming and media view; and produce professional quality writing, design projects that will incorporate each oral or multimedia presentations. research application. Prerequisite: PSY-100 or permission of instructor.

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PSY-420 History of Psychology College Reading Course (CRC) 3 credits (Formerly PSY-320) Provides a coverage of sys- CRC-101S Introduction to tems and schools of psychology; great psycholo- Academic Reading gists, their contributions, and later influence in 2 supplemental education units psychology. Current psychological problems are A required CORE course for first year students also discussed. who do not meet the placement criteria for college-level reading. This introductory reading PSY-490 Independent Research and Study course focuses on improving comprehension of 1-4 credits college level materials used in first year courses Provides students with an opportunity to design at Rider University. Students are introduced to and carry out original research in an area of reading techniques such as text previewing, text their choice. Students designate a faculty super- marking, and annotating. In addition, a variety visor and work closely with him/her during the of informal writing activities will help students semester. All students must have approval from identify and communicate important informa- the department and the dean to register for PSY- tion from these texts. Efficient learning and test- 490. Prerequisite: PSY-201 . taking strategies will also be emphasized.

PSY-491 Internship in Psychology CRC-100 College Reading 1-4 credits 3 credits Provides supervised work experience in an This elective course helps students develop approved institution or agency in order for stu- greater skill and efficiency in meeting the dents to gain knowledge in applications of psy- demands of college reading. Primary emphasis chology. Placement is made in various commu- is placed upon introducing, demonstrating, and nity institutions and agencies that offer services practicing appropriate study strategies that will to both exceptional and normal individuals. enhance overall academic performance. Prerequisite: senior psychology majors or Instruction focuses on reading college textbooks minors. more efficiently and effectively, improving comprehension and retention, and reading critically. Time management, note-taking skills, and other study strategies are introduced, demonstrated, and practiced. Reading and writing assignments complement and reinforce class instruction. (This course is open to freshmen and CCS students only; sophomores and juniors must have permission of the Education Enhancement Program Director to enroll.)

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Social Work (SOW) Sociology (SOC)

SOW-200 Social Services and Social Work: Sociology 101 is a prerequisite for all other An Introduction courses in sociology. Sociology 110 is a prereq- 3 credits uisite for all other anthropology courses (269, An overview of the historical development of 270, 271, 272, 309, 310, 320). Prerequisites may social work. Emphasis on current issues in social be waived in special circumstances at the discre- welfare and social service programs in the tion of the instructor. United States. Among the programs explored are those in public welfare, mental health, med- SOC-101 The Sociological Imagination ical services, child abuse/neglect, school social 3 credits work, and care for the elderly. Introduction to principles and concepts for the sociological analysis of human societies. Social SOW-300 Methods of Social Work Practice relations, social structure, and institutions char- 3 credits acteristic of societies past and present are exam- Interviewing techniques are taught and prac- ined, and causes and directions of social change ticed. Skills in forming and running small are considered. groups, working with community organizations, and administering social programs are SOC-110 Cultural Anthropology emphasized. Students study how to gather per- 3 credits tinent psycho-social facts about clients, make an The anthropological perspective is introduced, assessment, plan an intervention, and success- placing human behavior and institutions within fully complete service to the client. Students their evolutionary, ecological, structural, and who next will take SOW-301-Field Work ideological contexts. Examples are drawn from Experience will be placed in a social service the full range of human societies, with an agency by the end of the semester. Prerequisite: emphasis on nonindustrial forms. SOW-200. SOC-201 Introductory Seminar in SOW-301 Field Work Experience Sociology 3 credits 3 credits Students observe and work in a social service Designed for students considering a major or agency. They study the structure of the agency minor in sociology. The seminar locates sociol- and the people and roles within it, and develop ogy in relation to other disciplines; reviews the helping skills with clients. Approximately six to basic perspectives used by sociologists to study eight hours of field work a week for each three human behavior; and considers the methods credits are required, plus class sessions during and applications of sociological inquiry. the semester. Prerequisites: SOW-200, SOW- 300. May be taken twice in two separate semes- SOC-205 Families ters for a maximum of six credits toward the 3 credits total credits required for graduation. Examines families in the United States, past and present, emphasizing the variety of family experiences in different social contexts and the relationship between family life and social change. Includes comparative material on families in other countries and considers possible alternatives to current family forms.

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SOC-206 Deviance and Crime SOC-247 Aging 3 credits 3 credits Considers deviant behavior as violation of The emergence of social gerontology, demo- social norms. Examines the concepts of graphic foundation of aging, the aging process, deviance and crime in socio-historical context. comparative study of aging and aged, effect of Evaluates major theories advanced to explain aging on the individual, social institutions and deviance. Surveys different types of deviance, aging, and problems of aging and some solu- including conventional crime, non-criminal tions. deviant behavior, and white-collar corporate, and government crime. SOC-248 Social Service Organizations 3 credits SOC-207 Racial and Ethnic Relations Examines the growth and variety of social serv- 3 credits ice organizations. The training of providers, Examines the social origins of prejudice and such as teachers and physicians, and relation- discrimination, and analyzes intergroup trends ships between professionals and clients in set- in conflict, competition, and cooperation. tings such as schools and hospitals are studied as Considers issues of immigration, economic and well as organizational decision-making, political power, and ethnic, racial, and religious finances, and community relations. pluralism. SOC-252 Media, Culture and Society SOC-216 Youth and Crime 3 credits 3 credits Examines mass-produced commercial culture, In-depth examination of the nature and extent how it has developed, and the role it plays in of youth criminality in the U.S. Explores modern society. Analyzes the content of these changes in youth culture and theories of delin- cultural forms, how its production is organized, quency. Social policies are related to youth crim- and how audiences perceive it. inality and the youth justice system is considered. SOC-261 Schools and Schooling 3 credits SOC-225 Population Study Schools and the process of schooling are ana- 3 credits lyzed within a broad historical perspective as Demography; its definition, historical emer- well as within the structural and cultural con- gence, and growth; population as a social prob- text of American society. Education within a lem in developing and developed nations; pop- global perspective is also considered. Issues dis- ulation theories, sources and methods of demo- cussed include school funding, integration, graphic data, population composition, and dis- tracking, technology, bureaucratization, and the tribution; demographic processes including fer- “cultural wars” fought within the schools. tility, mortality, and migration.

SOC-245 Social Problems 3 credits American social, economic, and political institutions and their interrelationships are analyzed, with an emphasis on the causes, directions, and consequences of social change in American society.

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SOC-269 Physical Anthropology SOC-301 Methods of Sociological Research 3 credits 3 credits An analysis of the biological development of the The second in a series of required courses for human capacity for culture. Topics include: majors. Builds upon the Introductory Seminar modern theories of evolution and their applica- in Sociology. Social research methods using tion to human evolution; the relationship of documents, observations, and questionnaires human beings to other primates, the human are taught, and used in completing research fossil record, and variation among modern projects. Prerequisite: SOC-201. human populations. A background in biological studies is not necessary. SOC-308 Cities and Suburbs 3 credits Area Studies in Anthropology Examines the growth of an urban way of life 3 credits under the influence of industrialism. Study of A survey of peoples and cultures of a particular community, political, and economic institutions area with attention to the anthropological con- in cities. Comparisons between urban and sub- tributions to their study: urban areas.

SOC-270 Africa SOC-309 Peasant Society An intensive investigation of problems arising 3 credits from historical and contemporary studies of A comparative view of peasants and their signif- tribal, peasant, and transitional societies in icance in agrarian, colonial, and industrial soci- Africa south of the Sahara. eties. Peasant economic, political, and social institutions are analyzed with an eye to both SOC-271 Europe their internal operation and the way they relate Studies problems arising from historical and to nonpeasant groups who hold power in these contemporary studies of peasant populations of societies. The changes that have occurred in the Europe. peasant world are viewed both as a consequence and a cause of wide reaching political and eco- SOC-272 Indians of North America nomic upheaval. Societies and cultures of the Indians of North America from the Arctic to Mesoamerica. SOC-310 Pre-Industrial Economies Emphasis on evidence of these tribal groups 3 credits prior to extensive acculturation and their con- The anthropological study of technology, pro- temporary situation. duction, and exchange in nonmarket cultures, as related to the social, ideological, and ecologi- SOC-300 Work and Occupations cal systems in which they are embedded. The 3 credits question of whether the concepts that derive Analyzes the nature and organization of work in from market economies can be applied to all modern society. Focuses on such issues as divi- economic systems is considered in detail. sion of labor, specialization, alienation, profes- sionalization, and the role of technological SOC-311 Social and Cultural Change change. Includes an examination of the histori- 3 credits cal development of work in the 20th century, Investigates the process of change in both indus- and a consideration of contemporary and future trial and nonindustrial settings. Particular patterns of work organization. attention paid to the role of the individual in

260 course descriptions change as well as the roles played by the mode of SOC-319 Criminal Justice and Corrections production, social organization, and ideological 3 credits constructs. Case studies are drawn from non- An examination of criminal law and the prob- Western as well as Western sources. lematic justice or injustice which stems from the administration of such laws. Studies the cultur- SOC-312 Women in Society al and social foundations of U.S. criminal justice 3 credits system and how these develop and change. Examines changes in women’s roles and in Examines role of police and legal professionals. male-female relationships. Focuses on impact of law, economy and social movements in shaping SOC-320 Religion and Belief Systems women’s positions as wives and as workers. 3 credits Explores theories and evidence concerning the The relation of religious phenomena to social nature and extent of sex differences. Attention structures and processes; religion in cross-cul- to women’s socialization through language, tural perspective. schools and media. SOC-330 Social Inequality SOC-314 Social Theory 3 credits 3 credits Social, economic, and political aspects of the Introduces the major thinkers and conceptual division of society into classes are considered. problems characterizing the development of Theories of stratification and the distribution of sociological thought. Required of sociology wealth, power, and prestige in societies past and majors. Prerequisite: SOC-201. present are examined. SOC-315 Issues in Modern Social Theory 3 credits SOC-340 Power and Politics 3 credits Examines current trends and issues in sociolog- Examines the nature and distribution of power ical thought. Prerequisite: SOC-314 or permis- in contemporary societies; analyzes the relation- sion of instructor. ships between political processes and economic and social issues. SOC-316 Feminist Social Thought 3 credits An introduction to feminist social theory, with SOC-341 Developing Societies emphasis on its breadth and variety. Special 3 credits attention paid to the ways feminist theorists Investigates division of world into developed, have analyzed the relationship of gender to developing and underdeveloped countries. other kinds of group differences. Examines theories explaining patterns of development; indicators and measures of societal SOC-317 Law and the Legal Profession well-being; and problems such as population, 3 credits hunger and environmental crises in Third Relationships between law, the economy, and World. Responses to underdevelopment and the state are explored. Discussion of laws, legal consequences for inter-societal relations are also systems and legal reasoning using cross-cultural explored. comparisons and historical analysis of these in the United States. Particular attention given to impact of law on corporations, workers, women and minorities. Changes in legal profession and legal education are examined.

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SOC-346 Health Care and Society SOC-360-369 Selected Topics in Sociology 3 credits 3 credits Application and contributions of sociology to Exploration of a specialized topic or problem in medicine; the strategy and methods of sociology. Permission of the instructor required. sociomedical research; sociology of illness, addictive and mental disorder; medical institutions; health services and medical care; and cur- SOC-396 Applied Sociology rent status of medical sociology. 3 credits Shows how sociology can be applied in work SOC-349 Retirement and Leisure settings. As participant observers in organiza- 3 credits tions related to their career objectives, students Examines the social phenomena of retirement learn to apply sociological knowledge, perspec- as an event, process, social role, and life stage. tives, and skills. In class meetings and individual Explores the meaning of leisure, time utiliza- consultations with the instructor, students tion, and creativity among the elderly. Defines examine the applied dimensions of sociology, related problems and issues, i.e., financial, phys- the uses of sociology in various occupations, the ical, psychosocial, and environmental. Positive ethical issues involved in applied sociology, and as well as negative implications are presented the culture and structure of their work organi- and evaluated. Prerequisite: SOC-347 recom- zation. mended. SOC-400 Senior Seminar in Sociology SOC-350 Social Policy 3 credits 3 credits For sociology majors only. This seminar Investigates the relationship between economic involves in-depth examination and research of a development and social policy in comparative specific issue of current importance in the disci- and historical context. The main features of pline. Learning to do sociology is emphasized. preindustrial, early industrial, and advanced Prerequisites: SOC-201, SOC-301, SOC-314, industrial social welfare systems are described. MTH-120. Social, economic and political factors that shape social policy are investigated. SOC-401 Sex and the Body in Society 3 credits SOC-355 Interpersonal Relations Examines cultural meanings and social practices 3 credits associated with sex and the body. Examines the interpersonal relation between Contemporary cultural norms and practices in and among people in private life, public places, the U.S. will be compared to other societies, his- and at work. Explains how such relations affect torically and cross-culturally. Variations in sexu- and are affected by changes in the larger social al practices, ideals of sexual attractiveness structure. according to age, gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation also will be discussed. Topics may include beauty industries (e.g. cos- metics, diet, fashion, surgery, drugs), sex and the workplace, the impact of media, social policy, and technology on ideals of sexual attractiveness, birth control, and sexual violence.

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SOC-490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 credits Juniors or seniors who have completed at least 12 credit hours in sociology may propose an independent research project with the aid and advice of any full-time faculty member of the department. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by the sponsoring faculty member and submitted to the department’s Independent Study Committee at least four weeks prior to the last day of classes for the semester preceding Independent Study.

SOC-491 Internship in Sociology 1-4 credits A supervised work experience in an approved organization to gain knowledge of applications of sociology in work settings and to analyze work settings using sociological knowledge and research methods. Placements are made in business, government, and community offices that utilize sociological knowledge or research skills.

SOC-496, SOC-497 Honors in Sociology 3-6 credits Training in the efficient collection of data that has a bearing on the problem being investigated. Stresses the technique of proper summarization of the collected material as well as the integration of that material into a comprehensive report. A research design is prepared and hypotheses tested in the field. The original library research is then combined with the findings to produce a mini-thesis. Approval of student’s program by a sponsoring faculty member and the department Independent Study Committee is required. Prerequisites: SOC-201, SOC-301.

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Admission Procedures Transfer Admission The primary determinant of transfer admissi- Rider University seeks to enroll students who bility is the academic record an applicant has will benefit from the University’s academic compiled over all prior college coursework. resources while bringing diversity, talents, and Accordingly, transfer applicants must submit a energy to the campus environment. Rider offers Rider application for admission, a $40 applica- two options for admission notification: (1) early tion fee, a 150-word essay, two letters of recom- action and (2) rolling admissions. Candidates mendation, and ensure that official academic applying through the early action option must transcripts are sent to Rider by all postsec- submit all required documents by November 15 ondary institutions previously attended. and will be notified of the admission decision by Applicants who have completed 30 credits at the December 15. Applications received under college level need not submit a high school tran- rolling admission will be reviewed once the file script for admission. However, students who is complete and generally receive notification of receive federal financial aid must submit a high the admission decision within four weeks. school transcript to the office of undergraduate admissions to verify graduation from high school. There is no minimum number of credits High School Seniors To make application, high school seniors should a student must earn before applying for transfer. complete and forward the application for Generally, courses completed with a grade of C admission, along with a $40 application fee, or better that meet comparable Rider course either directly or through the high school guid- requirements will be accepted for transfer. ance department, to the Rider University office Courses are reviewed individually, however, and of undergraduate admissions. An official high final determination of transferability rests with school transcript is required as is an official Rider’s academic deans. report of scores received on the SAT (Scholastic Grades from another college will not be Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College counted as part of a student’s GPA at Rider. Testing program) exam. A 150-word essay and Credits that are more than 10 years old are sub- two letters of recommendation are also required ject to reevaluation. to be considered for admission. Other appropri- Some courses in the business administration ate information may be submitted (e.g. person- curriculum are required at the junior or senior al statement) in support of an application. level. If such courses were taken at a lower level, Strong candidates for admission will present a they must be validated before transfer credit can high school record that includes (through sen- be granted. Methods of validation differ from ior year) 16 acceptable academic units from a department to department and from course to college preparatory curriculum. Four units of course. However, typical methods of validation English are required of all applicants, as are include examination and successful completion three units of mathematics, up to and including of a specified advanced level course. Specific algebra II. Remaining units will be accepted validation procedures should be discussed with from the academic disciplines of mathematics, an advisor. science, foreign languages, social science and A student transferring from an accredited humanities. two-year institution may receive up to 60 credits, provided these credits are compatible with Rider degree requirements. Students transferring from a four-year institution may transfer up to 90 credits (maximum 75 in business).

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All transfer students seeking either an associ- Rider's campus is virtually barrier free. Rider ate or a bachelor’s degree must complete their extends a special invitation for physically dis- last 30 semester hours at Rider. In addition, can- abled students to visit the campus, examine the didates for the Bachelor of Science in Business physical facilities, and check the availability of Administration must complete a total of 45 support services. semester hours at Rider, including the last 30 No applicant to Rider University will be semester hours. denied admission on the basis of race, color, Students who have been dismissed from creed, sex, national origin, or physical disability. another institution may not apply for admission to degree programs until one year after the date Acceptance of Admission of dismissal. Falsification or concealment of a student’s previous record will be deemed suffi- Commuter Students cient basis for summary dismissal. In order to accept the Rider offer of admission, it is necessary to return the admissions accept- International Students ance form together with a nonrefundable To apply for admission, international students deposit of $200 to the cashier’s office. The must complete the international undergraduate deposit will be credited to the student’s account. application form and submit it along with a $40 application fee to the office of undergraduate Resident Students admissions. Transcripts from all secondary and To accept the Rider offer of admission as a resi- post-secondary schools attended must be sub- dent student, it is necessary to return the admis- mitted including an English translation (con- sions acceptance form and the housing agree- ducted by World Education Services WES) of ment together with a deposit of $400. Of this courses completed and grades received. deposit, $300 ($200, tuition; $100, room) will be The TOEFL examination is required of all credited to the student’s account and is nonre- international applicants whose native language fundable. The remaining $100 will be held to is not English. cover possible damage to the residence hall Students for whom English is their native lan- facilities and is refundable if the student does guage must submit scores received from the SAT not enroll. or ACT examination. Deposits are required of all students whether A notarized financial resource statement or or not they are receiving financial aid. notarized bank statement is required to demonstrate the student’s ability to pay the total cost of attendance. Final Official Transcripts

Interviews and Tours All new freshmen students to the University are Interested students are encouraged, but not required to submit a final, official copy of their required in most cases, to interview with a high school transcript prior to enrolling. member of Rider’s admissions staff. Appointments and campus tours are available weekdays (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Saturday morn- ings when the University is in session and may be arranged by writing or calling the office of admissions at 1-800-257-9026 or 609-896-5042.

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Registration Housing Agreement To make a housing reservation, a student must Registration is required of each Rider student. submit the housing agreement together with a Registration consists of: $100 security and a $100 housing deposit. The •Completing the course request form at the security deposit is held, until the student leaves specified time; Rider, to cover any damage to the residence halls •Paying tuition and fees in the cashier’s office other than that caused by ordinary wear and when due; tear. The housing deposit will be held in the stu- •Filling out and returning data forms; dent’s account and applied towards the room •Receiving a class schedule; rent for the spring semester. Students who asked •Receiving an I.D. card; to be released from their housing contract for •Registering motor vehicles. the spring semester forfeit both their housing A student who fails to make payment in full and security deposits. within 10 days of the due date for tuition and fees may be cancelled from the courses and on- Students who withdraw campus housing (if applicable). Those courses from the University and housing assignments will then be assigned The housing deposit is non-refundable except to to students on the waiting list. a returning student who withdraws for the fall semester prior to July 1, withdraws for the spring semester prior to January 20, or is aca- Course Requests Students entering Rider for the first time make demically dismissed. their course requests during the February or summer orientation programs. Each succeeding Veterans semester, the registrar conducts a two-week course request period for students to indicate Rider maintains a veterans affairs office to help preferred courses for the following semester. veterans and eligible dependents obtain VA edu- Course requests are not completed until the stu- cation benefits. The veterans affairs office, locat- dent turns in the course request form to the reg- ed in the registrar’s office, provides veterans istrar’s office. with information services and certification processes. Residence Life Rider’s degree programs are approved under the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1966, as The Rider housing policies and residence amended. To assure prompt and accurate certi- requirements are based upon a desire to grant as fication, each veteran or eligible dependent is much independence to individual students as required to file a veteran’s request for certifica- possible in choosing their residences and a sin- tion form. Students in the CCS and the graduate cere and documented belief that residence in divisions should complete this form and return university facilities has a positive educational it to the veterans affairs representative in their effect. Rider’s goal, therefore, is to provide suit- respective colleges. Students enrolled as full- able accommodations for every student wishing time day students or receiving benefits under to live on campus and to make campus resi- Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans dence part of the educational process. should return this form to the veterans affairs All students who live in a residence hall are coordinator in the registrar’s office. No veteran required to take meals in the dining hall. or dependent will receive benefits unless this

268 procedures and policies form is completed and filed with the appropri- Tuition and Fees ate veterans affairs representative. Students filing for benefits at Rider for the Typical undergraduate day expenses for the first time must contact the appropriate veterans 2004-2005 academic year are estimated as fol- affairs representative. lows:

VA Monthly Educational Benefits for Undergraduate Tuition Full-Time Students Full-time comprehensive tuition (Rates effective October 1, 1995) (Fall and Spring semesters) ...... $21,820

Chapter 34 ...... $604.62 Per credit hour tuition ...... $730 Chapter 106 (National Guard) ...... $190 Audit fee per course ...... $170 Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) . .$325-$400 depending on active duty obligation Room and Board Chapter 35 (dependents) ...... $404 (Fall and Spring) Veterans can accelerate academic programs by Room (standard) ...... $4,680 receiving credit for certain educational pro- Room (Lincoln Suite) ...... $5,580 grams completed in the service under USAFI Room only (Greek) ...... $5,420 agencies as well as through the College Level Board (Fall and Spring) ...... $3,720 Examination Program (CLEP). To transfer credits from other institutions or for informa- Student Mandatory Fees tion on applicable study credits, contact the New student orientation fee office of admissions and student financial serv- (Fall or Spring only) ...... $200 ices. Student activities fee ...... $200 In view of the fact that many veterans have Student teaching fee (academic year) . . . .$245 found it difficult to meet tuition payments by the date established by Rider for full payment of Advance Deposits fees, all veterans enrolled in the day school who Tuition deposit (new students only) . . . . .$200 have been certified as eligible for veterans’ ben- Housing deposit ...... $100 efits may be eligible for deferred payment of Security deposit (payable only once with initial tuition. The plan of payment appropriate for a housing agreement) ...... $100 particular individual is determined by the veterans coordinator after review of the student’s Technology Fees financial situation. Veterans who believe they Full-time students ...... $140/semester may be eligible for additional financial aid from Part-time students ...... $35/course Rider should apply directly to the director of student financial services. Other Fees Application fee (nonrefundable) ...... $40 Readmission fee (nonrefundable) ...... $30 I.D. card replacement fee (first replacement)$30 Subsequent replacements ...... $50 Student medical insurance plan (academic year)** ...... $200 International student medical plan (academic year)** ...... $349

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Late registration fee ...... $50 Deposits Late payment fee of tuition ...... $100 Dishonored check fee, first time* ...... $30 New Students Dishonored check fee, after first time . . . . .$50 New commuting students are required to pro- *Returned checks that have not been redeemed or vide a tuition deposit of $200. In addition, new made good by the due date will be assessed the late resident students are required to provide a payment fee in addition to the dishonored check housing deposit of $100 and a security deposit fee. of $100. The housing deposit is held in the stu- **Subject to change based on market quotes. dent’s account until it is applied to reduce the The fees and charges set forth herein are sub- housing charges in the spring semester. ject to adjustment at any time. Questions regarding rates and fees should be directed to Continuing Students the bursar’s office. Continuing resident students who wish to Expenses for the College of Continuing reserve housing for the next academic year are Studies (CCS) are on page 124. Summer session required to provide a $100 room deposit. That charges are in the summer session catalog, avail- deposit is paid in the spring semester, and held able from the CCS office. in the student’s account until it is applied to The comprehensive tuition fee covers a nor- reduce the housing charge in the spring semes- mal academic load of between 12 and 17 credit ter of the next academic year. No tuition deposit hours per semester. Students are charged $350 is required of continuing students. per credit hour in excess of 17 credits. The comprehensive tuition fee may not include audit Waivers and Refunds and noncredit courses. Any questions regarding Students demonstrating full financial need may tuition charges should be directed to the bur- be eligible for full or partial waiving of sar’s office. Students taking one through 11 deposit(s) by applying to the student financial semester credit hours are charged $730 per services office. Housing and tuition deposits for credit hour. new students are not refundable. Eligibility for scholarships, loans, and housing Housing deposits for continuing students are may be jeopardized if a student registers for a refundable if: (1) students provide written part-time load. notice to the dean of students office by July 1 for Students receiving financial aid from federal fall semester or January 20 for spring semester. government programs or agencies (for example Notice must be received by those dates for a the Veterans Administration, the Civil Service refund to the granted; or (2) the student is dis- Commission or State Scholarship missed by action of the Committee on Commissions) must pursue a full-time course Academic Standing or the Judicial Board. of study of 12 credits or more to meet the eligibility requirements for continued assistance. Most state programs have the same requirement.

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Account Statements Financial Obligations Students can meet their financial obligations to Statements are sent to students at their local the University by paying their account balances address (campus address if resident and to in full or by enrolling in an approved deferred home address if commuter). The University will payment plan. Inquiries about account balances mail account statements to another address of and payment options should be directed to the the student’s choice if a written request is sub- bursar’s office in the Bart Luedeke Center, 609- mitted to the bursar’s office. 896-5020. Students must also be in good financial status with all organizations with which Rider has Terms of Payment declared an official relationship, such as the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Tuition, fees, and charges for room and board Authority in order to be officially registered. are due and payable in two installments: August Students with unmet obligations are not con- 12, 2004 for Fall 2004 and January 4, 2005 for sidered to have valid registrations. They may be Spring 2005. Students should mail their pay- prevented from attending classes, receiving ments to be received by these due dates. transcripts, participating in advance registration Students participating in Rider’s Study Abroad for upcoming semesters, and under certain con- programs have the same payment deadlines. ditions, from graduating. Payments may be made by check, cash, VISA, Liability for tuition costs will not be waived MasterCard, in person or by mail addressed to: unless the student officially drops or withdraws Cashier’s Office, Rider University, 2083 from the course(s) for which he or she regis- Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648- tered (see Refunds, below). 3099. Checks should be made payable to RIDER UNIVERSITY. International students should Refunds make payments in U.S. dollars. The student’s name and social security number should be Refunds Due To Withdrawals included on the check. No refunds of undergraduate day tuition or A monthly payment plan may be used to pay room and board will be made to any student Rider costs. For additional information, contact: who withdraws from Rider without the written permission of the dean of students, nor will any Academic Management Services refund be made for absences or dismissal from One AMS Place Rider after the refund period. A student who P.O. Box 991 fails to withdraw officially waives the right to Swanseh, MA 02777-0991 consideration for any refund. All refunds are 800-635-0120 based upon the official withdrawal date and will Students are asked to carefully consider the be calculated from the official opening date of published payment deadlines. Prompt payment classes in accordance with the following sched- of student account balances ensures students ule for the fall and spring semesters. keep the classes they selected in advance registration and their advance housing assignments. Balances unpaid after the deadlines or paid with checks returned by the student’s bank will result in courses and housing reservations being cancelled, so please be aware of the deadlines.

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Prior to the official opening of classes of Title IV money will occur if the amount of (less deposits) ...... 100% aid earned exceeds 60 percent; at that point, a During the first week of any semester . . . .80% 100 percent is considered earned. This policy is During the second week of any semester . .60% independent of the Institutional Refund Policy. During the third week of any semester . . .40% During the fourth week of any semester . .25% Student Financial Services No refunds are made for withdrawals after the (Financial Aid) fourth week of any semester. Budgetary commitments require strict adherence to the policy Rider University believes that no student should regarding refunds. Appeals due to extenuating be denied a quality education for reasons of circumstances should be directed to the dean of cost. Accordingly, the student financial services students. staff is committed to assisting families in making education affordable. All students and their Refunds Due to Leave of Absence families are encouraged to apply to determine Students granted leaves of absence due to med- eligibility for state, federal and institutional aid ical reasons or to fulfill a military obligation sources. There are no income cutoffs used to may be eligible for refunds or credits if they determine eligibility. Often students who do not must withdraw involuntarily during a semester. anticipate receiving aid find themselves eligible Students granted leaves of absence may be given for one or more types of financial assistance. prorated credit for the unused portion of the Currently, 78 percent of Rider University under- semester calculated from the date the leave is graduate students receive some form of finan- granted. cial assistance.

Refunds for Course Withdrawals How to Begin Full-time students who withdraw from courses The first step in the annual financial aid applica- during the two-week add/drop period revising tion process is the filing of the Free Application their course load to less than 12 hours will be for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be consid- billed at the per credit hour day tuition rate. ered for Rider University funds, including merit The refund policy for Continuing Studies scholarships, all students should file the FAFSA appears in that chapter of this catalog (page with the federal processor by March 1. An earli- 126). Refund policies for summer session, and er filing date is strongly recommended. It special programs may be found in the respective should be noted this is a priority filing deadline. catalogs and announcements. Applications received after this date are awarded on a funds available basis. The FAFSA must be Return of Title IV Funds completed for all types of aid including the fed- If a student withdraws from the institution, a eral Stafford Loan. calculation will be performed to determine the amount of financial assistance the student What the FAFSA Does earned. A student earns aid based solely on the The information supplied on the FAFSA pro- length of time she/he attended. If the amount of vides Rider University with a federally calculat- aid the student received is greater than the ed amount that the filer’s family can reasonably amount of aid that was earned a portion of the be expected to contribute toward college Title IV proceeds must be returned. No return expenses. This figure is taken into consideration in relation to the total annual student expense

272 procedures and policies budget to determine eligibility for financial consideration and by April 1 for transfer schol- assistance. By filing the FAFSA, students are arship consideration; (6) Students must applying for federal, state and institutional respond with their admission deposit by May 3, assistance. No other financial aid application 2005. Cumulative GPA through seventh semes- will need to be filed. ter, December ACT, and January SAT will be lat- est academic information considered for Awarding awards. Freshmen awards may be renewed The Rider University student financial services annually for a maximum of four years eligibili- staff develops a financial aid award package that ty. Transfer awards are renewable for a maxi- typically includes federal, state and/or Rider mum of three years. NOTE: If you qualify for University grants, a loan portion, and a work more than one Rider academic scholarship, you study opportunity on campus if significant will receive the award of greatest monetary financial need is demonstrated. In addition, on value. the basis of academic merit, scholarship assis- For each of the below listed awards, eligibility tance awarded by the office of admissions may for federal and state grants and scholarships are also be included. Other sources of funding taken into consideration: include off-campus employment, and scholarships awarded by high schools, and civic and Presidential Scholarship business organizations. Additionally, a variety of Presidential Scholarships of $16,000 for resident loan programs and payment plans are available students and $13,000 for commuter students are through independent agencies and financial awarded automatically each year to freshman institutions to assist in meeting college costs. In students who meet the following criteria. developing each applicant’s financial aid award Recipients are expected to have SAT scores package, all resources (federal, institutional, totalling at least 1250 or ACT of 28, and a cumu- state, and private) are expended to address indi- lative high school GPA of 3.5 or better. vidual student circumstances as well as deliver Scholarships are annually renewable for stu- equal treatment for all applicants. dents who remain enrolled on a full-time basis and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Students must make application Scholarship Programs Rider University offers five major scholarship by March 1 of their high school senior year. programs for students enrolled on the Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Lawrenceville campus based solely on academic Scholarship merit. To be considered for one of these aca- Recipients of the Edward J. Bloustein demic scholarships: (1) you must be regularly Distinguished Scholar Award, sponsored by the admissible to the University as a full-time stu- State of New Jersey, receive $16,000 as a resident dent and remain a full-time student while student and $13,000 as a commuter student in attending Rider; (2) you have to be a U.S. citizen the form of grants and scholarships from Rider. or permanent resident; (3) qualifying GPAs All candidates who qualify for this scholarship must be based on a 4.0 scale; (4) for freshmen must meet the regular admission criteria. The scholarship, completed high school coursework scholarship is renewable on an annual basis pro- should reflect at least a college-preparatory level vided the student remains enrolled on a full- of study; (5) completed application for admis- time basis and maintains a GPA of at least 3.0. sion, including essay, recommendations, official SAT/ACT scores, fee, and transcripts, must be received by March 1 for freshmen scholarship

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Provost Scholarship Athletic Scholarships Provost Scholarships in the amount of $11,000 Athletic scholarships are available to qualified are automatic for incoming freshmen. Students student athletes. For further information on must have SATs of 1150 or an ACT score of 25 athletic scholarships, contact the athletics or better and have a cumulative minimum high department at 609-896-5054 for the appropriate school GPA of 3.25 or better. The scholarship is coach’s name and extension. renewable if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must make application Rider University Programs for admission by March 1 of their senior year Rider University offers a need-based grant pro- and respond with their admission deposit by gram and a need-based loan program. Students May 1. must file the FAFSA each year by the priority filing deadline and demonstrate financial need to Dean's Scholarship be considered for these resources. Dean’s Scholarships in the amount of $9,000 are automatic for incoming freshmen. Students Rider Grant must have SATs of 1050 or an ACT score of 23 This is a need-based grant awarded to students or better and have a cumulative minimum high to offset university costs. Awards vary according school GPA of 3.0 or better. The scholarship is to need and academic record, and the range of renewable if the student maintains a cumulative the award may vary. GPA of 2.6. Students must make application for Rider Loan admission by March 1 of their senior year and Rider loans are available to students who respond with their admission deposit by May 1. demonstrate financial need. Awards are based upon funds availability. Transfer Scholarship Rider automatically awards transfer scholarships of $7,500 or $5,000 for students transfer- State and Federal Programs ring to Rider University who have earned an Rider University participates in the following associate degree prior to matriculation and have federal and state financial aid programs. These maintained a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 3.0 programs, in conjunction with Rider University respectively. The scholarship is renewable each and other assistance programs, provided $60 year provided the student maintains full-time million to Rider University students for the status with a GPA of at least 2.5. (Maximum eli- 2003-2004 academic year. gibility of three years.) Students must make Federal Pell Grant application by April 1 and respond with their These entitlement awards range in value from admission deposit by June 1. In case of atten- $400 to an expected $4,050 per year based upon dance at multiple institutions, GPA will be high financial need. cumulative and based on all courses completed toward the associate degree. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Actors’ Scholarship These campus-based grants are available to stu- Two full-tuition scholarships for actors are dents who demonstrate high financial need. awarded to students chosen by audition for the Awards are generally less than $1,000. Rider theater program. The scholarship is renewable provided the student remains enrolled on a full-time basis, majors or minors in fine arts, and auditions for at least three productions each year and accepts roles offered.

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Federal Perkins Loan State Grants These loans are available to full-time under- The State of New Jersey sponsors a range of pro- graduate students and part-time undergraduate grams for New Jersey residents including: and graduate students who demonstrate high financial need. Being campus based, funds are Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) limited. The interest rate is five percent and The amounts of the grant differ in value based repayment begins nine months after leaving on the student’s need. These grants ranged from school. $1,298 to $7,272 in the 2003-2004 academic year. NOTE: State grant recipients who enroll Federal Work Study for fewer than 12 credits during the last term of Employment on- or off-campus is provided to the final year of their program of study are con- eligible students through this work program. sidered full-time for purposes of TAG eligibility Typically students average about 10 hours per certification. week when classes are in session. Educational Opportunity Fund Grant Federal Family Education Loan Programs Undergraduate grants for eligible students were Subsidized Stafford Loan Program $2,300 for the 2003-2004 academic year. Students enrolled at least half-time are eligible to participate in the federal Stafford Loan Program. Freshmen may borrow $2,625, sopho- Personal Policies mores $3,500, and junior and senior students may borrow a maximum of $5,500 per academ- Protection of Personal Privacy ic year provided the subsidized loan together Access to student records may be accorded to with grants, scholarships and other loans does Rider personnel with a legitimate educational not exceed the student’s financial need. The fed- interest in the records. Information may be eral government will pay the loan’s interest until released to other agencies and individuals six months after graduation, or withdrawal, or according to these policies in compliance with when the student ceases to be enrolled at least the Family Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended): half-time. Interest on this loan is variable and is •Rider may release the following information established each year by the federal government. without written permission from the student: fact of enrollment, dates of enrollment, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan degree candidacy, degree awarded, and Students ineligible for the subsidized program major field. may participate in the unsubsidized federal •Rider may release the following information Stafford Loan Program. In this program the stu- unless the student has requested in writing dent rather than the federal government is that the information not be released: name, responsible for the interest during periods of home and local address, and home and local enrollment. telephone number. No other information concerning an individual Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students will be released without the written permission This loan is for parents of undergraduate of that person. dependent students. Parents may obtain a PLUS loan up to the amount of the student's cost of education less financial aid assistance.

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Harassment stantially interferes with an individual’s Rider reaffirms its desire to create an academic work, education, or participation in univer- and work environment for all students, faculty, sity programs or activities. staff, and administrators that is not only respon- In the educational setting within the sible but supportive and conducive to the University, as distinct from other work places achievement of educational/career goals on the within the University, wide latitude for profes- basis of such relevant facts as ability and per- sional judgment in determining the appropriate formance. All students, faculty, staff, and content and presentation of academic material administrators have the right to expect an envi- is required. Conduct, including pedagogical ronment that allows them to enjoy the full ben- techniques, that serves a legitimate educational efits of their work or learning experience. purpose does not constitute sexual harassment. Harassment is any action that threatens, coerces, Those participating in the educational setting or intimidates individuals or classes of individ- bear a responsibility to balance their rights of uals because of their racial, sexual, ethnic, or free expression with a consideration of the rea- religious identity or because of such characteris- sonable sensitivities of other participants. tics as age or physical disability Nothing contained in this policy shall be con- strued either to (1) limit the legitimate exercise Sexual Harassment of free speech, including but not limited to writ- Rider University is committed to sustaining an ten, graphic, or verbal expression that can rea- environment for teaching, learning, employ- sonably be demonstrated to serve legitimate ment, and participation in other University pro- educational, artistic, or political purposes, or (2) grams or activities that is free of sexual harass- infringe upon the academic freedom of any ment. It is the policy of the institution that no member of the University community. member of the community may sexually harass A copy of this policy will be widely distrib- another. Sexual harassment is defined as unwel- uted and prominently displayed so as to assure come sexual advances, requests for sexual that all members of the Rider community are favors, and/or physical, verbal or written con- aware of their rights and responsibilities under duct of a sexual nature when: this policy. 1. submission to such conduct is made explic- itly or implicitly a term or condition of an Student Conduct Policy individual’s employment, education, or par- Students at Rider University are expected to ticipation in University programs or activi- abide by the basic principles of integrity, hon- ties; or esty, and respect. To define these principles, 2. submission to or rejection of such conduct Rider has established regulations and policies to by an individual is used as a basis for deci- govern student conduct in both academic and sions pertaining to an individual’s employ- social matters. These have been designed to ment, education, or participation in allow each student the greatest possible free- University programs or activities; or dom, consistent with the welfare of the commu- 3. such speech or conduct is directed against nity. All students are expected and urged to another and is abusive or humiliating and abide by these regulations that are spelled out in persists after the objection of the person tar- detail in The Source, the student handbook. In geted by the speech or conduct; or some instances, failure to abide by the code of 4. such conduct would be regarded by a rea- conduct may result in dismissal or suspension. sonable person as creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment that sub-

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Compensation for Performances Academic Classification Students may from time to time participate in A student must carry 12 credit hours or more events or promotions sponsored by the (or the equivalent) in a regular semester to be University including situations for which pro- considered a full-time student. Normal progress ceeds are received by the University. A student toward a degree and academic classification shall have no right or claim to any payment or consists of the following credit advancement: proceeds from any entertainment, promotional, Freshman ...... 0-23 hours or publicity items, events or activities, including Sophomore ...... 24-53 hours events or activities of an artistic or athletic Junior ...... 54-89 hours nature. By registering in and attending the Senior ...... 90 or more hours University, each student acknowledges that he or she has no right to payment for participation Students receiving financial aid from any in any University event or payment for partici- source need to be particularly concerned with pation in sound or sight reproductions of any their full-time status and with making normal University event; and to the extent that any progress toward a degree. rights to any payment may exist, he or she assigns all such rights to the University. Grade Reports Members of the faculty are officers of instruction at Rider. Among their responsibilities as Academic Policies such is the evaluation of students’ academic accomplishments in courses of instruction. These evaluations ultimately are expressed in Attendance grades that are recorded in the student’s aca- Since absences hinder the work and standing of demic record. Members of the faculty, judging a student, all students are expected to be in reg- the competencies and performances of students, ular attendance at all class meetings throughout assign grades based on their professional experi- the academic year. The question of excusing ence and training. Grades assigned by the facul- absences will be left to the individual instructor. ty follow practices and procedures within the Faculty members are expected to take into con- standards established by Rider and within the sideration validated absences due to field trips, standards established by individual course religious activities, participation in varsity ath- requirements. letics, placement interviews for graduating sen- Letter grades are used at Rider for recording iors, and illness sufficiently serious to be certi- faculty evaluations of final student achievement fied by either Rider or a family physician. in individual courses and are entered on the It is the responsibility of the student to permanent academic record of a student’s aca- inform his or her instructors of the nature and demic performance. extent of an absence or anticipated absence. The academic grades used by faculty for Rider expects classes and exams to meet recording evaluations of student achievement according to the established academic schedule. are as follows: When a faculty member must be absent, Rider will make every reasonable effort to cover the class or exam.

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AB- I Incomplete A- C+ L Late grade B+ C Fair N Registered; did not attend B Good C- P Passing D Poor; minimum passing grade S Satisfactory progress F Failing academic work; failing to abide by U Failure in pass/fail course standards of academic honesty and W Withdrew integrity; unauthorized withdrawal; and X Audit failing to complete course work in Y Satisfactory completion of prescribed time period supplemental education course Z Insufficient progress in supplemental For determining grade point averages, the education course grades above have weighted values, called vari- N and W notations are included in the total ously honor points, quality points, or grade semester hours attempted as far as tuition pay- points, as follows: ment is concerned.

A 4.0 C+ 2.3 Policy for Grade of Incomplete A- 3.7 C 2.0 Students who, as a result of extenuating circum- B+ 3.3 C- 1.7 stances, are unable to complete the required B 3.0 D 1.0 work of a course within the normal time limits B- 2.7 F 0.0 for the term may request an extension of time from the faculty member. Such extensions of Each instructor of a course will inform the time should be granted only in cases in which student of the course objectives, procedures, illness or other serious emergency has prevent- and applicable grading standards. Upon a stu- ed the student from completing the course dent’s written request, members of the faculty requirements or from taking a final examina- will provide a review of the student’s course tion. The request for extension of time must be work at least once each semester by the mid- made prior to the last scheduled class meeting point of that term. Each student also may review except in those unusual situations in which material submitted to the instructor for evalua- prior notification is not possible. The faculty tion, such as papers, examinations, and the like. member shall determine whether or not to In these ways, students are able to assess their grant the request for a time extension and the own progress in a course before final grades are type of verification (if any) required to support assigned. (Note: Faculty members are not the request. The faculty member shall specify required to maintain student course materials the time, up to four weeks from the last date of more than four months after the end of an aca- the term, by which work must be completed by demic term.) the student. If the faculty member agrees to the A student’s grade report also may show the request, the notation “I” (incomplete) is submit- following transcript notations, which carry no ted on the grade roll. In those situations where grade point value: the faculty member has not received a request for an extension of time, the notation “I” (incomplete) may be submitted on the grade roll by the faculty member when, in his or her judgment, such a determination appears justified. Upon submission of completed required

278 procedures and policies work, the faculty member will submit a change- Summa cum laude ...... 3.75-4.0 average of-grade form to the registrar. Magna cum laude ...... 3.5-3.74 average Students who, as a result of extenuating cir- Cum laude ...... 3.25-3.49 average cumstances, are unable to submit the required Grade point averages are computed only on work at the end of the four-week period may work taken at Rider. request an extension of the incomplete grade. The request for an extension of the incomplete Course Withdrawals must be made prior to the expiration of the Students may drop courses during the first two four-week period. If the faculty member agrees weeks of a semester at their own discretion. to the request for an extension, the faculty Students may withdraw from courses and member shall specify the time, up to a maxi- receive a grade of W during the third through mum of two weeks from the date of expiration seventh weeks of the semester. In the semester’s of the four-week period (i.e., six weeks from the eighth through 11th weeks, students may with- last date of the term) by which work must be draw from courses with the written consent of completed by the student and shall submit an the course instructor and receive a grade of W. extension-of-incomplete form to the registrar. After the end of the 11th week of a semester, stu- Upon submission of completed required work, dents may withdraw from courses and receive a the faculty member shall submit a change-of- grade of W only for documented involuntary reasons (such as medical incapacity). Such vali- grade form to the registrar. dated reasons shall permit a student to with- Failure of the registrar to receive from the fac- draw from courses with a grade of W at any time ulty member a change-of-grade form or an beyond the add/drop period. Reasons must be extension-of-incomplete form at the end of the validated by the academic dean of the college in four-week period, or a change-of-grade form at which the student is enrolled (in consultation the end of the six-week period, shall result in the with the dean of students). automatic assignment of the grade F by the reg- Withdrawal policies during special sessions istrar. observe time limits proportional to the time limits of a regular semester. Course withdrawal Dean’s List forms are available in the registrar’s office and in The Dean’s List is published at the end of each the CCS office for its students. semester to announce academic honors. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a student must be Conditional Standing, Dismissal enrolled full-time and have a 3.25 GPA with no and Readmission grade below C. Part-time students in the College All students permitted to enroll at Rider are in of Continuing Studies are also eligible. good standing and are qualified to be bona fide students. Decisions regarding academic condi- Graduation with Honors tional standing and dismissal for poor scholar- Graduation with distinction depends upon the ship are the responsibility of the Committee on achievement of exceptionally high scholastic Academic Standing within each college. averages and completion of all requirements. Because a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA is This distinction is reflected by the awarding of required for graduation, a student is expected to degrees cum laude, magna cum laude, and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA while summa cum laude. Graduation with distinction enrolled at Rider. A student who fails to main- is awarded on the following basis: tain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be reviewed by an academic standing committee and may be dismissed or placed on conditional standing.

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Students who have not done satisfactory work Leave of Absence may be dismissed for poor scholarship at the Students who withdraw from the University for end of any semester after an appropriate review medical incapacity, active military service, fam- of their scholastic records by the academic ily crisis, or to pursue a specific academic or standing committee. There must be substantial professional alternative may apply for a leave of evidence of proper motivation and a capacity absence. The dean (in consultation with the for doing college-level work to warrant main- dean of students) may grant the leave upon taining a student with a record of continued receipt of appropriate documentation. Medical conditional status. An academic standing com- leaves are for one year. Military leaves are renew- mittee may require a student who does unsatis- able up to four years. Academic status is the factory work to pursue a specific course of study same upon return provided that appropriate during a particular academic session. A student programs and courses are offered or can be sub- who fails to pursue a course of study prescribed stituted. Medical clearance is required for by an academic standing committee, or who approval for return. does unsatisfactory work in the prescribed Students granted leaves of absence may be eli- course of study, may be dismissed without the gible for refunds or credits if they must with- right of further appeal. draw involuntarily during a semester. Students Students who wish to appeal a dismissal must granted leaves of absence for medical reasons submit a written statement of appeal to the aca- will be given prorated credit for the unused por- demic dean of their college within 10 days from tion of the semester calculated from the date the the date on their letter of dismissal. All appeals leave is granted. submitted by the deadline will receive consideration by the appropriate academic standing Voluntary Withdrawal and Readmission committee. A student withdrawing is required to submit the Academic dismissal at the end of the fall withdrawal in writing and to surrender his/her semester is effective prior to the beginning of identification card. Failure to comply with this the spring semester. requirement may preclude any further enroll- Dismissal for academic reasons terminates a ment. An unapproved withdrawal results in fail- student's relationship with Rider. Although ure in all scheduled courses. Additional, relevant some students will apply for readmission, there policies are as follows: is no real or implied right to such readmission. 1. Withdrawal from the University effective A student dismissed for academic reasons nor- during the term: mally will not be eligible for readmission within Withdrawals from the University effective one calendar year of the dismissal date. during a term may be approved during the first Decisions concerning readmission are made by 11 weeks of classes (registrar will provide with- the Committee on Academic Standing of the drawal deadlines for each term). A University college to which the student seeks readmission. withdrawal form is completed and filed (or written/signed notification of intent to withdraw is received). Withdrawals from the University are not approved after the withdrawal deadline except when involuntary (for such reasons as medical incapacity) as judged by the dean in consultation with the dean of students. All grades are entered on transcript as W.

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2.Withdrawal from the University effective 6. Course withdrawal in the last two other than during the term: weeks of the term: Withdrawals from the University effective Students may withdraw from courses during other than during an enrolled term may be the last two weeks of classes or finals (or propor- approved by the dean of the college (or by the tionate times for shorter terms) only for docu- dean of students) upon receipt of a University mented involuntary reasons (such as medical withdrawal form (or written/signed notification incapacity) with the approval of the dean (in of intent to withdraw). Students who have failed consultation with the dean of students). to complete registration by the registration 7. Readmission: deadline for a regular term may be withdrawn Each college or school grants readmission to by the dean (or by the dean of students). The students in accordance with policies and proce- students are sent a notice of the action. The dures specified by the Academic Policy effective date is retroactive to a date prior to the Committee and academic standing committee beginning of classes. If students are withdrawn of each college or school/program. for failure to complete registration, courses will be dropped from the transcript. 3.Dropping a course in the first two weeks: Courses may be dropped by a student prior to the end of the second week of classes of a semester (or proportionate time for shorter terms) by submitting the appropriate form to the dean’s office/registrar (or by electronic means with confirmation of the transaction). Dropped courses are removed from class rosters and do not appear on transcripts. 4. Course withdrawal from the third to the seventh weeks: Students may withdraw from courses from the third week through the seventh week of semesters (or proportionate times for shorter terms) by submitting completed course withdrawal forms to the dean’s office/registar. 5. Course withdrawal from the eighth week to the last two weeks of class: In the semester’s eighth week up to the last two weeks of classes in a semester, students may withdraw from courses with the written consent of the course instructor and receive a grade of W. (Proportionate times are used for shorter terms.)

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Rider University’s 328-acre Lawrenceville cam- Lawrenceville Campus pus is in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, on The collection includes a wide variety of mate- Route 206, a quarter-mile south of I-95, five rials to meet a broad range of learning styles. miles south of Princeton, and three miles north More than 425,000 print volumes, 616,000 of Trenton. The modern facilities, designed to microform volumes, access to more than 12,000 meet the academic, social, and recreational periodical titles in a mix of print and electronic needs of the Rider community are clustered and formats, and a wide variety of electronic within easy walking distance of one another. research tools make up the library. Housed in Ample parking is available. the Franklin F. Moore Building, the library is Memorial Hall, the Science and Technology available to students, faculty, staff, and visiting Center, the Fine Arts Center, the Joseph P. Vona researchers. Academic Annex, the Stephen A. Maurer Electronic access to the online catalog, a vast Physical Education Building, and Anne array of databases and other finding aids, as well Brossman Sweigart Hall contain the classrooms as the Internet are provided in public areas as and laboratories for all curricula. well as two instructional facilities in the library. Rider is continuing its efforts through reno- A laptop loan program provides additional vation and various other projects to make its computing resources for use in the library. community more accessible to disabled stu- A strong service program includes cus- dents. This includes the addition of power tomized individual and group information liter- doors, ramps and railings, elevators with photo- acy instruction, a vigorous reference service, electric door control devices, and a specially and an inter-library loan program, as well as on- designed and equipped study room. Parking site access programs to many other libraries. spaces have been reserved at strategic points A newly refurbished Reference and Periodical solely for disabled students. Reading Room provides comfortable seating in an attractive environment conducive to reading The University Libraries and study. More than 1,000 current periodical in paper formats are attractively displayed, Rider’s libraries are at the center of intellectual along with a large selection of current newspa- life of the University, stimulating pursuit of free pers. and critical intellectual inquiry through collab- Viewing and listening rooms are available to orative intellectual partnerships. A well-quali- complement the collection of moving image fied faculty and staff support the information materials. In addition, the Amy Silvers Study needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Room is equipped to support the needs of stu- friends by offering access to scholarly collec- dents with special needs. tions and information sources. Fostering the development of information literacy and enhancing connections between teaching and learning for life-long success is heavily emphasized. The libraries seek to provide welcoming surroundings conducive to the use and conservation of the diverse collections.

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Princeton Campus Bart Luedeke Center The library at Westminster Choir College is housed in the Katherine Houk Talbott Library Located on the lower level of the Bart Luedeke Learning Center. These collections comprise Center are the cashier’s office, the University over 60,000 books, music scores and periodicals, store, a snack bar opening onto the Bart approximately 5,000 choral music titles in per- Luedeke Center patio, the Rider Pub, the cam- formance quantities, a choral music reference pus radio station (WRRC), and the new offices collection of over 80,000 titles, 200 current peri- of the College of Continuing Studies. Both the odical titles in print, as well as access to over snack bar and campus pub have selected 12,000 titles electronically, and over 13,000 evening hours. sound and video recordings. Exceptional hold- On the second floor are the campus informa- ings are found in the library’s special collection desk, a 370-seat theater, the Cavalla Room tions. (a multipurpose room adjacent to a terrace), Talbott Library’s score and sound recording and a TV lounge. The remainder of the floor collections cover all musical styles, genres, and houses some of the major student organizations periods at a basic level, but are concentrated in newly renovated offices – the Student more heavily in the areas of choral, vocal, key- Government Association, the Residence Hall board, and sacred music. Of note are collected Association, the Association of Commuter works of many individual composers, monu- Students, the Student Entertainment Council, ments of music, an extensive piano pedagogy the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic collection, instructional material for music edu- Council, and the Minority Greek Council. Also cation in primary and intermediate schools, and located on the second floor of the Bart Luedeke holdings both broad and deep in choral music, Center is the Dean of Students office along with keyboard music, and hymnals. The library col- many student affairs offices, including the lects multiple print editions of many music Office of Campus Activities, the Multicultural titles for comparison of editing practices and Center, the University scheduler, the Office of multiple recordings of many titles for compari- Residence Life, the Office of Student son of performance practices. Administrative Services, the photo I.D. room, Talbott Library shares in Rider University’s and the University ticket booth. These groups online library system. About two-thirds of are all grouped together in a newly created stu- Talbott Library’s materials – approximately dent affairs suite. 40,000 items – are represented in the online cat- The University Art Gallery is located on the alog and are available on the Web third floor of the Bart Luedeke Center. The (http://library.rider.edu). An on-going project Office of Student Financial Services and the includes entering data for extensive choral Bursar are also found on the third floor. The music holdings into the international choral new Career Services Center is housed here along music databases, Musica with the Fireside Lounge (Room 245). (http://www.MusicaNet.org).

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Rider University Store Security Office

Located in the Bart Luedeke Center, the The security office is open 24 hours a day, University Store is a full-service facility for the including holidays. Security should be contact- Rider community. ed whenever there is an emergency or a serious In addition to both new and used required incident. The security department personnel books, a large selection of general reading and can provide emergency transportation for dis- reference books, supplies, and Rider imprinted abled students. The emergency telephone num- items is available. The store offers a complete ber is 896-5321. line of greeting cards, gifts, and magazines, a wide assortment of food, snacks, health and Special Study Opportunities beauty aids, and daily and weekly newspapers. The store is open Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 Rider University offers several special study a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday, opportunities including a Study Abroad 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., as well as during the Program, Baccalaureate Honors Program, and weekend prior to the beginning of each fall and an Education Enhancement Program. spring semester and additional weekday evening Information on these special programs is in the hours at the beginning of each semester. Core Curriculum and Study Opportunities chapter, beginning on page 6. Office of Information Technologies Student Life

The office of information technologies is locat- Life at Rider University is more than just a class- ed in the Fine Arts Center. A general access lab room experience. Students have the option to containing terminals, microcomputers, and live on campus, which provides them with an laser printers is located in the Fine Arts Center. opportunity to be exposed to a variety of life Other labs are located in Anne Brossman styles, beliefs, attitudes and values. Another Sweigart Hall, Memorial Hall, the Fine Arts opportunity for students is Greek life. Greek life building and at Westminster Choir College. has a long tradition at Rider University with Student assistants are available to assist in use of more than 15 percent of the undergraduate the equipment and software. population involved in a social fraternity or Central computer systems provide electronic sorority. Programs and services for commuters mail, conferencing, and Internet access tools. A are also provided to involve students in campus wide range of programming languages, utilities, life. and statistical packages are available for instruc- Undergraduate students are represented by tional and research support. All Rider students elected officers who are members of the Student can access these services without charge. Government Association. Participation and Central systems are available 24 hours a day. involvement in extracurricular activities is The Fine Arts lab is open Monday-Thursday strongly encouraged with the opportunity for from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on students to participate in more than 100 clubs Friday. Weekend hours are noon to 5 p.m. on and organizations. Student leaders make the Saturday and 5 to 11 p.m. on Sunday. programmatic decisions for more than Departmental lab hours may vary and are post- $300,000 collected from the mandatory student ed for each lab. activities fee.

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The Rider athletic department sponsors 20 career placement library. Early attention to real- NCAA Division I varsity intercollegiate pro- istic career alternatives and requirements can grams. In addition, every student has the oppor- often prove helpful in planning satisfactory col- tunity to participate in some form of athletics lege programs. through the intramural athletic program. General information on planning for graduate study and fellowship announcements is located in this office. Students considering grad- Student Health Services uate work are urged to make initial inquiries early in their college career in order to become Rider University operates a student health cen- aware of the wide variety of programs and ter, which evaluates and treats students that financial aid opportunities. present with minor ailments. The health center The career services office assists students in provides any necessary laboratory testing, aller- planning their search for suitable employment. gy injections, inhalation therapy, crutches, vac- On-campus interviews are scheduled for seniors cinations and medications. The women’s health with representatives from the corporate world, clinic is available one afternoon per week by not for profit, education and government. appointment. The women’s health clinic pro- Recruiting interviews are held in the fall and vides gynecological exams, STI testing, and con- spring. Assistance is available in preparing traceptive supplies. Referrals to the counseling resumes and cover letters. A permanent refer- center, medical specialists or dentists can be ence and credential file is maintained. Students arranged through the health center. are urged to gather references from faculty The health center is open Monday through members at several points during their college Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is always careers to ensure representative files. The office staffed by a registered nurse. A physician is is open daily Monday through Thursday, 8:30 available during the fall and spring semester a.m. to 8 p.m., and until 5 p.m. on Friday. during posted hours. There is no fee for services. Students will be Parking And Vehicle billed for medications, vaccinations, and certain supplies dispensed from the health center. Regulations Health education is provided through the health center. Rider provides ample parking for students. All vehicles operated on the campus by Rider students must be registered with the security office and must display the proper identification Career Development And decal. The cost for vehicle registration and a Placement Support parking permit is included in tuition. Failure to register a vehicle and properly display the decal The office of career services, located in the Bart will result in a fine. Student parking is restricted Luedeke Center, serves students in several ways. at all times to the student parking lots. The con- Through individual counseling, small group duct of official Rider business by a student will sessions and assistance in the career placement not be considered a valid reason for parking in reading room, this office seeks to help students any other area. Students are responsible for gather realistic information on which to base adhering to the campus traffic regulations. curricular choices and to begin making career These regulations and further vehicular infor- choices. Current information on specific occu- mation are available from the offices of the dean pations as well as general information on choos- of students and the College of Continuing ing a career field and job hunting is kept in the Studies.

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Hours Of Operation Cancellation Of Classes

All administrative offices are open Monday Ordinarily Rider will remain open and fully through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. operational during snowstorms and other during the summer). The Office of Graduate emergency situations. However, under extreme Admissions is open Monday through Friday, conditions it may become necessary to close 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Rider and to cancel classes. If such circum- Thursday, by appointment. stances should arise, please call the Rider Library hours during the academic year are 8 University information hotline at 609-219- a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; 8 2000, and select option 1. The Rider Website will a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., also announce cancellations. Saturday. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to mid- In addition, the cancellation of classes for night. Summer sessions and other periods vary; weather-related emergencies will be broadcast see schedules as posted. on: The office of student financial services is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. during the summer), and Saturday KYW 1060-AM Philadelphia from 9 to 11:30 a.m. by appointment when WBUD 1260-AM Trenton Rider is in session. WCHR 1040 AM Yardley WCTC 1450-AM New Brunswick WMGQ 98.3-FM New Brunswick WHWH 1350-AM Princeton WPST 97.5-FM Princeton WNJO 94.5-FM Princeton WBCB 1490-AM Levittown WOR 710-AM New York WKXW 101.5-FM Trenton WCBS Radio 880-AM New York

Philadelphia area radio stations cooperating with the KYW Storm Center will identify Rider by the number 923 for day classes and 2923 for evening classes.

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Board of Trustees Robert Santos, Retired Senior Vice President, Computer Horizons Christopher Carothers ’91, ’94, President & Gary L. Shapiro ’72, President, Tropico CEO, Millennium Consulting Management, LP Rene de la Cruz ’65, CEO, de la Cruz Group John Spitznagel ’63, Chairman & CEO, ESP James Dickerson ’69, Retired President & Pharma, Inc. COO, Caremark Rx, Inc. Filbert E. Spizzirro ’53, Retired Partner, Ernst Bonnie Dimun ’65, ’71, Education and Public and Young Policy Director, Hadassah, The Women’s Arthur Stainman ’65, General Partner, First Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Manhattan Company Harry T. Gamble ’52, Retired Coordinator of Christy Stephenson ’87, CEO, Robert Wood Football Operations and Club Relations, NFL Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Ernestine Lazenby Gast ’68, Training Constance C. Tredwell, WCC ’52, Retired Consultant for AchieveGlobal Attorney Allen C. Haldeman ’62, President, Lawrence Timothy Webb ’71, Principal, Mayfair Lexus Group LLC The Honorable Peter Inverso ’60, President, Roma Bank Emeriti Daniel Kaplan ’65, President, Daniel Kaplan Charles E. Altmeyer, Retired Former Associates President, Tec Tran Corporation Michael B. Kennedy ’72, ’75, National William J. Baumol, Department of Economics, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Princeton University Paul J. Lang ’68, (Chair) Retired Vice Donald Bixby, Retired/Former Chairman of President, The Prudential Insurance the Board Transamerica DeLaval, Inc. Company of America Dr. James E. Carnes, Retired President & CEO, Dennis Longstreet ’69, Company Group Sarnoff Corp. Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Frank N. Elliott, Retired President, Rider Joan C. Mazzotti ’72, Executive Director, University PHILADELPHIA FUTURES John P. Hall, Retired Vice President, Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan ’90, Johnson & Johnson Assistant Professor of Government, Paul J. Hanna, Former CEO, GEICO University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Elsie Hillman ’45, Republication Future Fund Nelson Mead Jr., Former Vice President, Frank J. Hoenemeyer, Retired Vice Chairman, Triumph Resources Corporation The Prudential Insurance Corp. Thomas M. Mulhare ’70, Amper, Politziner & Marcia G. Kjeldsen ’66, Former Director of Mattia, Officer, insurance industry services Recruitment, J. Crew Inc. Gerald Nagy ’63, Retired Vice President, Julius Koppelman, Chairman, Harding Salomon - Taxes Corporation Judith Persichilli ’80, Executive Vice President J. Barton Luedeke, Retired President, Rider Catholic Health East University George Pruitt, President, Thomas Edison John D. Wallace, Former President, NJ College National Bank Mordechai Rozanski, ex officio, President, Robert L. Willis ’63, President, CSB Rider University Management Group William M. Rue ’69, President, Rue Insurance Richard Wines, Former President, Capital Company Consultants of Princeton

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Administration Anthony M. Focht, B.A., Sports Information Director Senior Administration Gerard K. Green, M.B.A., Director of the Fitness Center Mordechai Rozanski, Ph.D., President Phyllis M. Frakt, Ph.D., Vice President for Lucy Sech, Manager of Athletic Business Academic Affairs and Provost Operations Kenneth R. Ashworth, M.B.A., Vice President for Development and University Relations and Secretary Academic Affairs Julie A. Karns, B.A., C.P.A.,Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Phyllis M. Frakt, Ph.D., Vice President for James P. O’Hara, B.A., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Enrollment Management James O. Castagnera, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Christina Petruska, B.A., Vice President for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Planning Associate Provost Carol Kondrach, B.S., Associate Vice President Office of the President for Information Technologies Michael Brogan, M.P.A., Academic Budget Mordechai Rozanski, Ph.D., President Officer Debora Z. Stasolla, M.B.A., Associate Vice Patricia M. Lutz, B.A., Executive Assistant to President for Planning and Assistant to the the Vice President for Academic Affairs and President Provost Ronald M. Walker, M.B.A., Associate Vice President for Institutional Analysis College of Business Administration Curtis Blake, M.S., Director of Athletics Manmohan Chaubey, Ph.D., Dean Christine Messina-Boyer, M.A., Thomas C. Kelly, M.B.A., Associate Dean and Administrative Coordinator Director of Graduate Studies Vacant, Secretary to the President Ira Sprotzer, Ph.D., Assistant Dean/Undergraduate Programs, Chair of the Institutional Analysis and Registrar Department of Business Policy and Ronald M. Walker, M.B.A., Associate Vice Environment President for Institutional Analysis Diane Bednarski, Assistant to the Dean Susan Stefanick, B.A., Registrar William Amadio, Ph.D., Chair of the Joanne Ceres, B.A., Assistant Registrar Department of Computer Information Systems Athletics Jerry T. Bentley, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Economics Curtis Blake, M.S., Director of Athletics Larry Newman, Ph.D., Chair of the Chester W. Dalgewicz, M.A., Associate Department of Marketing Director of Athletics for Compliance Maury Randall, Ph.D., Chair of the and Academic Support. Department of Finance Nancy Roberts, M.A., Associate Director of Diane Romulus, M.A., Academic Coordinator Athletics for Internal Operations and Senior Donald Wise, Ph.D., Chair of the Department Woman Administrator of Management Sciences Karin Torchia, M.S., Associate Director of Donald E. Wygal, Ph.D., Chair of the Athletics for External Operations Department of Accounting

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College of Continuing Studies Charles Schwartz, Ph.D., Chair of the Frances Markunas, M.A., Associate Dean and Department of Mathematics Director of Strategic Alliances Tharyle J. Prather, M.F.A., Director of Theatre Karen J. Crowell, B.A., Assistant Dean Facilities Angela Gonzalez Walker, M.A., Assistant Robbie Clipper Sethi, Ph.D., Chair of the Dean Department of English Christine DeFrehn, B.A., Academic Howard Schwartz, Ph.D., Chair of the Coordinator Department of Communication John Sheats, Ph.D., Chair of the Department College of Liberal Arts, Education, of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics and Sciences John R. Sullivan, Jr., Ph.D., Director of Joseph Nadeau, Ph.D., Dean American Studies Carol Brown, Ph.D., Associate Dean James Riggs, Ph.D., Chair of the Department Barbara H. Fruscione, B.S., Assistant Dean of Biology Terri Marriott, B.A., Academic Coordinator Susan M. Glazer, Ed.D., Professor of Westminster Choir College Education, Director of the Center for Reading Robert L. Annis, M.M., Dean and Director and Writing Peter D. Wright, Ph.D., Associate Dean David G. Oliver, M.A., Director of Field Judy Kirschenbaum, B.A., Assistant to the Placement Dean Patricia L. Leonard, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Marjory Klein, M.M., Academic Coordinator Department of Teacher Education Joseph Flummerfelt, D.M.A., Artistic Director Richard Alexander, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for and Principal Conductor Science and Chair of the Department of Frank Abrahams, Ed.D., Chair of the Geological and Marine Sciences Department of Conductor Laureate Music Barry Truchil, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Liberal Education Arts and Chair of the Department of Barton Bartle, Ph.D., Chair of the Department Sociology of Theory and Music History Margaret Schleissner, Ph.D., Chair of the Thomas Faracco, M.M., Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Department of Piano and Voice Literatures Ronald Filler, D.Ed., Chair of the Department Richard W. Burgh, Ph.D., Chair of the of Arts and Sciences Department of Philosophy Steve Pilkington, Chair of the Department of Thomas Callahan, Ph.D., Chair of the Conducting, Organ and Sacred Music Department of History Scott R. Hoerl, B.M., Director of Westminster Patrick Chmel, Ph.D., Chair of the Department Conservatory and Continuing Education of Fine Arts Programs Anne Law, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Psychology Library - Lawrenceville Frank Rusciano, Ph.D., Chair of the F. William Chickering, M.Ln., C.A.L., Dean of Department of Political Science University Libraries Kathleen M. Browne, Ph.D., Academic John E. Buschman, M.L.S., Chair of the Moore Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Library Department Jean L. Kutcher, B.A., Administrative Director, Mary Ann Dayton, Manager of Library Teaching and Learning Center Support Services Marc N. Boots-Ebenfield, Ph.D., Lead Carol A. Beane, M.L.S., Librarian Instructional Technologist, Teaching and Robert Congleton, M.L.S., Librarian Learning Center

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Edward M. Corrado, M.L.S., Library Systems Information Technologies Administrator Carol Kondrach, B.A., Associate Vice President Kathryn A. Holden, M.S.L.S., Librarian for Information Technologies Robert J. Lackie, M.L.I.S., Librarian Virginia Breza, B.A., Senior Marilyn D. Quinn, M.L.S., Librarian Programmer/Analyst (Benefactor) Dorothy Anne Warner, M.S., Librarian Alice Chung, AAS., B.A., Senior Samuel Weigh, M.S., Librarian Programmer/Analyst (Finance/HR) Sharon Yang, D.L.S., Librarian Tim Fairlie, Director, Network and Communication Services Education Enhancement Program Linda Gold, B.S., Senior Programmer/Analyst Jacqueline Simon, Ed.D, Director of (Colleague) Education Enhancement Program Spud Grammar, Director of Support and Barbara Blandford, Ph.D., Associate Director Services at WCC and Special Projects of Education Enhancement Theodore Durst, B.S., Instructional Program/Director of Disability Services Technologist Kendall Andersen Friedman, M.Ed., Associate Elizabeth Gangemi, Director, Application and Director of Education Enhancement Web Services Program/Director of Rider Learning Center Edward J. Hetzelson, M.S.E., Assistant Vice and Tutoring Services President for Info Tech at WCC and Special Maris Cutting, M.A., Assistant Director of Projects Rider Learning Center and Tutoring Services Fred Housel, Network Technician Barbara Ricci, M.Ed., Director of the Math Theresa Hvisdock, B.A., Manager, Skills Lab/Professional Tutor Applications and Web Services Isabelle Baker, Ed.D., Professional Tutor, Jonathan Jones, B.A., Manager, Media and Rider Learning Center Instructional Tech Support Services Nichole Bennett, M.A., Professional Tutor, Igor Jonjic, Manager, Support Services at WCC Rider Learning Center John LeMasney, B.F.A., Manager of Mare Adams Fallon, M.Ed., Professional Tutor, Instructional Technology/WWW Rider Learning Center Dayne Lewis, Media Services Technical Katharine Hoff, Ph.D., Professional Tutor, Coordinator Rider Learning Center Thomas McStravock, Operations Specialist Shirley Mersky, M.Ed., Professional Tutor, Susan Pierce, B.A., Manager of Voice Services for Students with Disabilities Communications Jenny Scudder, M.A., Professional Tutor, Rider Sandro Pirone, Senior Operations Specialist Learning Center Monica Pollich, M.S., Manager of Systems, Catherine Collier, M.Ed., Professional Tutor, Operations, and Database Rider Learning Center Krystyna Rykowski, B.A., Director of Support Judy Wendell, M.Ed., Assistant Director of Services Disability Services Ryan Siegfried, B.A., Tech Support Specialist David Shane Smith, Manager, User Support Educational Opportunity Program Services Rubin Joyner, M.Ed., Director, Educational Ricardo Stella, B.S., Manager of Unix/Security Opportunity Program Peter Tamuzza, Administrator: E-mail Ida Tyson, M.S., Associate Director, Enterprise Services Educational Opportunity Program Matt Wade, B.A., Media Services Operations Amber Henley, M.A., Academic Counselor, Specialist Educational Opportunity Program

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Dave Weise, Senior Technical Support Erin E. Hardy, B.A., Director of Donor Specialist/Unix Administrator Relations Linda Welch, B.S., Lab Coordinator Keith W. Richardson, B.S., Associate Director Erik Wolf, Technical Support Specialist of Major Gifts Susanne Worthington, Executive Assistant Jessica Besler, B.S., Director of Annual Giving Amy S. Turner, B.A., Assistant Director of Student Support Services Program Annual Giving (TRIO Program) Barbara Jacobs, B.A., Director of Queen S. Jones, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, Director of Development Research Student Support Services Program Dana Lopes, M.A., Assistant Development Information Services Director/Counselor of the Student Support Melissa Anderson, M.B.A., Director of Services Program Information Services Sally Martinez, B.A., Counselor/Educational Thomas P. LoPresti, B.A., Associate Director Specialist of Student Support Services of Information Services Program Karen Bognar, M.A., Assistant to Director of Marsha Freedman, M.Ed., Professional Tutor Information Services of Student Support Services Program Amy B. Lansky, B.A., Manager of Gift and Jay Stevenson, Ph.D., Professional Tutor of Record Processing Student Support Services Program Public Relations Earle S. Rommel, B.A., Director of Public Development and University Relations Brenda Payne Whiteman, M.S., Associate Relations Director of Public Relations Peter G. Borg, A.A., University Photographer Kenneth R. Ashworth. M.B.A., Vice President Lauren L. Adams, B.A., Staff Assistant for Development and University Relations Diane C. Carter, Assistant to the Vice President Publications for Development and University Relations Catherine Carter-Romero, A.A., Director of Patricia A. Witkowski, B.A., Staff Assistant for Publications Stewardship Brian J. Kelley, B.A., Associate Director of Publications Alumni Relations Gilbert A. Rossi, M.B.A., Director of Alumni Westminster External Relations Relations Anne Sears, B.A., Director of External Affairs Christopher Feltham, B.A., Director of Annual Patrick F. Corrigan, M.A., Associate Director Giving of Alumni Relations Wendy Lee, M.A., Director of Alumni Relations Development Judith McDowell, B.S., Director of Major Gifts Natalie M. Pollard, M.A., Director of Planned Rosemary Therkelson, A.A., Manager of Giving Creative Services Keith H. Dewey, Ph.D., Director of Corporate Cathy Caruso O’Neill, M.B.A., Director of and Foundation Relations Concerts and Special Events Kevin M. Ralph, B.A., Director of Major Gifts Carren Klenke, M.M., Assistant Director of Concerts and Special Events

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Finance Institutional Planning

Julie A. Karns, B.A., C.P.A.,Vice President for Christina B. Petruska, B.A., Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Institutional Planning William Roell, B.S., C.P.A., Associate Vice Ann DiFranchi, A.A., Executive Assistant to the President for Finance and Controller Vice President for Institutional Planning Michele Tritt Evanchik, B.S., C.P.A., Associate Controller and Grants Manager Facilities Management Elaine M. Rafferty, A.A., Assistant to the Vice Phillip Voorhees, Assistant Vice President – President for Finance Facilities, Management and Planning Helen I. Carroll, Executive Assistant to the Vice Michael Reca, M.A., Director of Facilities President for Finance Operations Michael Maconi, B.A., Assistant Director of Bursar Facilities Operations Anna Robbins, B.S., Bursar Anne Petchel, A.A., Manager of Facilities Maryann J. Perkins, B.A., Assistant Bursar Business Operations and Purchasing Maricruz Lawson, WCC Assistant Bursar Sam Suliamon, B.A., Manager of Academic/Public Building Operations Disbursements Steve Hitzel, Manager of Facilities Operations- Debbie Farris, B.S., Director of Disbursements Princeton Campus Deborah Berkowitz, B.A., Assistant Director of Disbursements Enrollment Management

General Accounting James P. O’Hara, B.A., Vice President for Elizabeth McErlean, B.A., Director of Budget Enrollment Management Barry J. Sulzberg, B.B.A., Assistant Controller Susan Baechtel, M.B.A., Director of Anamika Kapoor, M.B.A., Accountant Marketing Sophia Song, B.S., Accountant Susan C. Christian, B.A., Dean of Enrollment Michael Rutkowski, M.B.A., Grants Monica Thomas Tritto, M.M., Director of Coordinator Westminster Admissions Clara Melas, Cashier's Office Supervisor John J. Williams, M.Ed., Director, Student Financial Services Human Resources Vacant, Webmaster Ellen C. LaCorte, Ed.D., Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Lawrenceville Admissions Linda Kerner, Assistant Manager of Benefits Susan C. Christian, B.A., Dean of Enrollment Mona Marder, B.A., Associate Director and Christine A. Zelenak, M.A., Director of Benefits Manager Graduate Admissions Thomas Phillips, B.S., Manager of Laurie Kennedy, B.A., Director of Employment Undergraduate Admissions David Perry, M.M., Manager of Human Marianne C. Kollar, M.Ed., Associate Director Resources Information Systems of Admissions Maurice Palmer, B.S., Associate Director of Admissions

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Kevin Cawley, M.S., Associate Director of Ira Mayo, M.B.A., Associate Dean of Freshmen Admissions Lawrence Johnson, J.D., Associate Dean of Holly Groeger, B.A., Senior Assistant Director Students for Student Services of Admissions Walt Perry, Ed.D., Westminster Dean of Derek Fox, B.A., Assistant Director of Students Admissions Monica Butera, B.S., Assistant Director of New Student Resource Center Admissions Christine Carter, M.Ed., New Student Stephen Jackson, B.A., Admissions Counselor Coordinator Susan Makowski, B.S., Admissions Counselor Peter Finger, M.A. Part-time Regional Career Services Representative Gwendolyn J. Tyler, M.Ed., Director of Career Barbara Crecco, B.A., Part-time Regional Services Representative Shirley K. Turner, M.A., Associate Director of Carol Tantum, Admissions Staff Assistant Career Services Sylvia Hauser, M.A., Associate Director of Westminster Admissions Career Services Monica Thomas Tritto, M.M., Director of Claire Hamm, M.A., Associate Director of Admissions Career Services Jean Falvo, M.A., Coordinator of Experiential Student Financial Services Learning John J. Williams, M.Ed., Director Nancy Silvester, B.M., Staff Assistant, Career Dennis P. Levy, Ph.D., Associate Director Services Drew Aromando, M.B.A., Associate Director Veronica A. Hall, M.A., Assistant Director Residence Life Kayra Melvin, B.A., Assistant Director Cindy Threatt, M.S., Director of Residence Life Elizabeth Sandy, B.S., Assistant Director Stephanie Polak, M.A., Associate Director of Judith A. Wolf, B.A., Assistant Director Residence Life Genevieve Finley, A.A., Staff Assistant Jamiyl Mosley, M.A., Area Director Angela Jackson-Powell, M.A., Area Director Dennis Renno, M.A., Area Director Student Affairs Gregory Hanf, A.A., Manager Campus Card System Office of the Associate Vice President for Campus Life Student Affairs and Dean of Students Kathleen A. Iacovelli, M.A., Assistant Dean Anthony Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Vice for Campus Life President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students David Keenan, M.A., Director of Campus Activities and Student Center Jan Friedman-Krupnick, M.A., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Bridget Weikel, M.S., Assistant Director of Campus Activities Wilda Bleakley, Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Ada Badgley, M.S., Director of Greek Life and Dean of Students Judicial Affairs Keith Kemo, M.A., Director of Judicial Affairs

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Counseling Services Frank N. Elliott, Ph.D., President Emeritus Carole Christian, Psy.D., Director of George W. Hess, M.B.A., Vice President Counseling Services Emeritus for Finance and Controller Nadine Marty, Ph.D., Coordinator Dominick A. Iorio, Ph.D., Dean Emeritus of the Rose Soriero, M.A., Ed.S., Counselor College of Liberal Arts and Science Corinne Yananton, M.A., NCC, Counselor J. Barton Luedeke, Ph.D., President Emeritus

Health Services Valerie Kamin, M.P.H., B.S.N., Director of Undergraduate Faculty Student Health Services Regina Gillespie, R.N., Registered Nurse Peter Aberger, Associate Professor of French; Pat Sheridan, R.N., Registered Nurse M.A., Staatsexamen, Dr. phil. University of Würzburg, Germany Center for Multicultural Affairs Mohammad Ahsanullah, Professor of and Community Service Management Sciences; B.S.C., Presidency Donald L. Brown, M.Ed., Director of the College; M.S.C., Calcutta University; Ph.D., Center for Multicultural Affairs and North Carolina State University Community Service Richard R. Alexander, Professor and Chair of Jessica Januzzi, J.D., Coordinator of Geological and Marine Sciences; B.S., Community Service University of Cincinnati; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University Safety and Security Stephen Arthur Allen, Assistant Professor of Vickie Weaver, M.A., Director of Safety and Music; D. Phil. (Oxon); Ph.D., Oxford Security University; LTCL, ABSM, ALCM Frank Scharibone, Safety and Security (Performance) Cert. Ed. Coordinator William J. Amadio, Associate Professor of John Hanusi, Captain Computer Information Systems; B.S., Brooklyn College; M.S., Ph.D., Polytechnic Environmental Health and Safety Institute of New York Darryl Blusnavage, Manager John Baer, Professor of Education; B.A., Yale University; M.A., Hood College; M.S., Ph.D., Chaplains, Campus Ministry Rutgers University Father Bruno Ugliano, Catholic Anthony P. Bahri, Professor of Mathematics; Rev. Nancy Schluter, Protestant B.Sc., University of Sydney; M.Sc., D.Phil., Rabbi Daniel Grossman, Jewish University of Oxford Imam Abdul-Malik R. Ali – Islamic Imam Ava Baron, Professor of Sociology; B.A., Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y.; M.A., Ph.D., Emeriti New York University Gary E. Barricklow, Associate Professor of Walter A. Brower, Ed.D., Dean Emeritus of the English; B.A., M.A., California State School of Education University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of John H. Carpenter, Ph.D., Dean Emeritus of New Mexico the College of Continuing Studies Earl L. Davis, B.A., Director Emeritus of Admissions and Financial Aid

297 undergraduate faculty

Rebecca Basham, Assistant Professor of Richard Butsch, Professor of Sociology; B.S., English; B.A., M.A., Southeastern Louisiana M.S., University of Cincinnati; M.S., Ph.D., University; M.F.A., University of New Rutgers University Orleans Thomas Callahan, Jr., Professor of History; Carol A. Beane, Assistant Professor-Librarian; B.A., State University of New York at Albany; B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.L.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut Rutgers University Sally Carei-Martinez, Athletic Staff, B.A., Jerome T. Bentley, Associate Professor of Florida International University Economics; B.A., St. Vincent College; M.A., Anne M. Carroll, Associate Professor of Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Finance, B.S., Miami University (Ohio); Kelly A. Bidle, Assistant Professor of Biology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania B.S., Rutgers University; Ph.D., University of Patricia Carroll, Athletic Staff; B.S., University Maryland of Maryland Edward H. Bonfield, Professor of Marketing; Radha Chaganti, Professor of Business Policy B.S., M.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., and Environment; B.A., M.A., Osmania University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University; M.B.A., Indian Institute of Ciprian S. Borcea, Professor of Mathematics; Mangi; Ph.D., State University of New York Ph.D., University of Bucharest at Buffalo Gary M. Brosvic, Professor of Psychology; Feng Chen, Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., John Carroll University; M.A., Ph.D., B.S., Hunan University; Ph.D., Northeastern American University University Carol Brown, Associate Dean, College of Patrick J. Chmel, Professor of Theatre; B.S., Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences and Bemidji State University; M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia Muhlenberg College; M.A., Ph.D., University Judy F. Cohen, Associate Professor of of Pennsylvania Marketing; B.A., M.A., M.B.A., University of Pamela A. Brown, Professor of Journalism; Chicago; Ph.D., Syracuse University B.A., Rider College; M.A., Ohio State Robert J. Congleton, Assistant Professor II- University; Ph.D., University of Iowa Librarian; B.A., Rider University; M.A., Kathleen M. Browne, Associate Professor of University of Connecticut; M.L.S., Rutgers Geological and Marine Sciences; B.A., University Colgate University; M.A., SUNY at Ronald Cook, Professor of Management of Binghamton; Ph.D., University of Miami Human Resources; B.S., SUNY at Oswego, Sylvia Bulgar, Assistant Professor of M.B.A., Ph.D; Syracuse University Education; B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Lewis W. Coopersmith, Associate Professor of Ed.D., Rutgers University Management Sciences; B.A., University of Richard W. Burgh, Professor of Philosophy; Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., New York B.A., Rider College; M.A., Ph.D., University University of Wisconsin Hope Corman, Professor of Economics; B.A., Bruce Burnham, Assistant Professor of University of Illinois; Ph.D., City University Chemistry and Biochemistry; B.S., Ph.D., of New York University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Michael G. Curran, Jr., Associate Professor of John E. Buschman, Professor-Librarian; B.S., Education; B.S., M.A., Rider College; Ed.D., M.L.S., Ball State University; M.A., St. Temple University Joseph's University

298 undergraduate faculty

James W. Dailey, Associate Professor of Lauren Eder, Associate Professor of Computer Computer Information Systems; B.A., Information Systems; B.S., Boston Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., Case Western University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University Reserve University Robert Edney, Associate Professor of Jean C. Darian, Associate Professor of Accounting, B.S., M.B.A., Temple University; Marketing; B.A., M.C.D., University of C.P.A., Pennsylvania Liverpool; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Benjamin H. Eichhorn, Associate Professor of Marvin E. Darter, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; B.S., Hebrew Computer Information Systems; B.A., University; Ph.D., University of California at University of California at Los Angeles; Berkeley M.B.A., University of Maine; Ph.D., Georgia Michael L. Epstein, Professor of Psychology; State University B.S., B.A., Ph.D., University of Washington Susan Denbo, Associate Professor of Business Russell J. Fager, Athletic Staff; B.S., Slippery Policy and Environment; B.S., Cornell Rock State College; M.A., Rider College University; J.D., Villanova Law School Phyllis Fantauzzo, Assistant Director of the Richard L. Deni, Professor of Psychology; Center for Reading and Writing and Senior B.A., American International College; M.A., Reading Clinician; B.A., Trenton State University of Hartford; Ph.D., George College; M.A., Rider College, Certified Peabody College, Vanderbilt University School Psychologist, Rider University Mercedes Diaz, Instructor of Kenneth L. Fields, Associate Professor of Communication; A.B., Mount Holyoke Mathematics; S.B., Massachusetts Institute of College; M.J., Temple University Technology; Ph.D., University of California James M. Dickinson, Professor of Sociology; at Berkeley B.A., University of Kent at Canterbury; M.A., Dominick L. Finello, Professor of Spanish; American University; Ph.D., University of B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Ph.D., Toronto University of Illinois Jie Joyce Ding, Associate Professor of Stephen Fletcher, Athletics Staff; B.A., Management Sciences; B.S., M.S., Xian Lafayette College; M.A., Rider University Jiaotong University; Ph.D., University of Phyllis M. Frakt, Associate Professor of Texas Political Science; B.A., Douglass College; Chrystina A. Dolyniuk, Assistant Professor of M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University Psychology; B.A., University of California, Ralph Gallay, Associate Professor of Los Angeles; M.A., California State Marketing; B.E., McGill University; M.B.A., University, Northridge; Ph.D., University of M.S., Ph.D., New York University Calgary Zhihong Gao, Assistant Professor of Julie Drawbridge, Associate Professor of Marketing; B.A., Peking University; M.A., Biology; B.S., University of Maine at Orono; Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Kathleen Dunne, Associate Professor of Suzanne Gespass, Associate Professor of Accounting; B.A., State University of New Education; B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; York at Buffalo; Ph.D., Temple University M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arizona Bosah Ebo, Professor of Communication, B.S., Diane Giannola, Assistant Professor of M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Education; B.A., M.S., State University of University of Iowa New York at Albany; Ed.D., New York University

299 undergraduate faculty

Herbert E. Gishlick, Professor of Economics; Cengiz Haksever, Professor of Management A.B., Muhlenberg College; M.A., Ph.D., Sciences; B.S., M.S., Middle East Technical University of Pennsylvania University; M.B.A., Texas A&M University; Sharon Gittens, Athletic Staff; B.S. Trenton Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin State College Jeffrey R. Halpern, Associate Professor of Nydia Rivera Gloeckner, Professor of Sociology; B.A., City College of New York; Spanish; B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania State University Donald P. Harnum, Athletic Staff; B.A., Ilene Goldberg, Associate Professor of Susquehanna University; M.S., Trenton State Business Policy and Environment, B.A., College Pennsylvania State University; J.D., Temple Mary Elizabeth Haywood-Sullivan, University Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.S., Matthew Boyd Goldie, Assistant Professor of College of Charleston; M.P.A., The English; B.A., Victoria University; M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., The Brooklyn College; Ph.D., Graduate Center, University of Georgia City University of New York Wendy P. Heath, Associate Professor of Marvin W. Goldstein, Associate Professor of Psychology; B.A., Boston University; M.S., Psychology; B.A., M.A., Hofstra University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington Ph.D., New School for Social Research Sigfredo Hernandez, Associate Professor of Stephanie Golski, Assistant Professor of Marketing; B.A., University of Puerto Rico; Psychology; B.A., Western Maryland College; M.A., Boston University; Ph.D., Temple Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University University Linguo Gong, Associate Professor of Peter R. Hester, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences; B.S., M.S., Tsinghua Education; B.S., California Polytechnic State University; Ph.D., The University of Texas University; M.A.T., Northern Arizona Robert C. Good, Professor of Philosophy; A.B., University; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University Boulder of Wisconsin John W. Hillje, Associate Professor of History Joseph M. Gowaskie, Professor of History and American Studies; B.J., M.A., Ph.D., and American Studies; B.A., St. Norbert University of Texas College; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of William J. Hodge, Athletic Staff; B.S., America Brooklyn College Alexander Grushow, Associate Professor of Kathryn A. Holden, Associate Professor- Chemistry; B.A., Franklin and Marshall Librarian; B.A., William Smith College; College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota M.A., Pennsylvania State University; James K. Guimond, Professor of English and M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky American Studies; B.A., Kalamazoo College; Richard L. Homan, Professor of Theatre; B.A., M.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois University of Minnesota William D. Guthrie, Professor of Education; John F. Hulsman, Professor of English; B.A., B.S., M.A., Trenton State College; Ph.D., New St. Vincent College; Ph.D., Ohio University York University Brooke Hunter, Assistant Professor of History; Myra G. Gutin, Professor of Speech; B.A., B.A., University of California at Irvine; M.A., M.A., Emerson College; Ph.D., University of Ph.D., University of Delaware Michigan

300 undergraduate faculty

Jonathan M. Husch, Professor of Geological Robert J. Lackie, Assistant Professor- and Environmental Sciences; B.A., Colgate Librarian; B.S., University of the State of University; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University New York; M.L.I.S., University of South Laura Hyatt, Assistant Professor of Biology; Carolina; M.A., Rider University B.A., Smith College; Ph.D., University of Anne Law, Professor of Psychology; B.A., Pennsylvania M.A., Ph.D., University of New Hampshire Barry Janes, Professor of Communication; Christine Lentz, Associate Professor of B.A., M.A., Rutgers University; Ph.D., New Management and Organizational Behavior; York University B.A., Drexel University; M.S., Ph.D., Paul Jivoff, Assistant Professor of Biology; Northwestern University B.A., Hartwick College; M.S., Ohio State Patricia L. Leonard, Associate Professor of University; Ph.D., University of Maryland Business Education; B.S., Eastern Michigan Judith Johnston, Professor of English; B.A., University; M.A., Central Michigan Rice University; Ph.D., Stanford University University; Ed.S., Michigan State University; Mildred L. Rice-Jordan, Associate Professor of Ph.D., University of Tennessee Education; B.S., Temple University; M.A., Feng-Ying Liu, Professor of Finance; B.S., Beaver College; Ed.D., Temple University National Taiwan University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Michele Wilson Kamens, Associate Professor Drexel University of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Rutgers Charmen Loh, Associate Professor of Finance; University; Ed.D., Temple University B.S.I.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Ludmila Kapschutschenko-Schmitt, Arkansas Professor of Spanish; B.A., M.A., Temple Steven J. Lorenzet, Assistant Professor of University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Management and Human Resources; B.S., Jonathan D. Karp, Associate Professor of M.A., Towson University; Ph.D., University Biology; B.A., Colgate University; Ph.D., of Albany, State University of New York, Vanderbilt University Albany, New York Patricia R. Kellogg-Dennis, Associate Andrew Markoe, Professor of Mathematics; Professor of English; B.A., Marymount B.S., City College of New York; Ph.D., Brown College; M.A., C. W. Post College; Ph.D., University New York University Linda S. Materna, Professor of Spanish; B.A., Joe H. Kim, Associate Professor of Marketing; Beloit College; M.A., Ph.D., University of B.A., Union Christian College; M.B.A., Yon- Wisconsin-Madison sei University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University Biju Mathew, Associate Professor of Gerald D. Klein, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, B.A., Nizam Organizational Behavior and Management; College; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh B.S., Drexel University; M.B.A., Harvard Katherine Kearney Maynard, Professor of Graduate School of Business; Ph.D., Case English; B.S., State University of New York at Western Reserve University Brockport; M.A., Ph.D., University of Steven Klein, Associate Professor of Rochester Management Sciences; B.S., Cornell Charles W. McCall, Associate Professor of University; M.B.A., New York University; Economics; B.A., Lycoming College; M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University Ph.D., Temple University Harvey R. Kornberg, Associate Professor of Political Science; B.B.A. (Public Administration), City College of New York; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University

301 undergraduate faculty

Roderick A. McDonald, Professor of History; Cynthia Newman, Assistant Professor of M.A., University of Aberdeen; M.A., M.Phil., Marketing; B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Rider Ph.D., University of Kansas University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania E. Graham McKinley, Associate Professor of Larry Newman, Associate Professor of Journalism; M.M., Westminster Choir Marketing; B.S., Pennsylvania State College; Ph.D., Rutgers University University; M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., Dorothy McMullen, Associate Professor of Pennsylvania State University Accounting; B.S., LaSalle University; M.B.A., Carol J. Nicholson, Professor of Philosophy; Ph.D., Drexel University; C.P.A., B.A., Earlham College; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania College Jonathan Mendilow, Professor of Political Kelly Noonan, Assistant Professor of Science, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Economics; B.A., State University of New University, Jerusalem York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., State University Ilhan Meric, Professor of Finance; B.A., of New York at Stony Brook Ankara University; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh Lan Ma Nygren, Assistant Professor of University Management Sciences; M.S., Renmin Jonathan H. Millen, Professor of Speech; B.A., University of China; M.A., Ohio State University of New Hampshire; M.A., University; Ph.D., Stern School of Business, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts New York University Regina H. Mladineo, Associate Professor of Seiwoong Oh, Associate Professor of English; Management Sciences; B.S., Denison B.A. Chung-Ang University, Seoul; M.A., University; Ph.D., Rutgers University West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Susanna Monseau, Assistant Professor of University of North Texas Business Policy and Environment; L.S.F., David G. Oliver, Director of Field Placement, Guilford College of Law, UK; L.L.B., Exeter School of Education; B.A., Juniata College; University, UK M.A., Newark State College (Kean Mary Morse, Assistant Professor of English; University) B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Margaret O’Reilly-Allen, Associate Professor Minnesota; Ph.D., Marquette University of Accounting; B.B.A., Temple University; John Moussourakis, Professor of M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University, C.P.A., New Management Sciences; B.A., New York Jersey University; M.B.A., Iona College; Ph.D., New Anne Osborne, Professor of History, B.A., York University New York University; M. Phil., Ph.D., Harry I Naar, Professor of Art and Gallery Columbia University Director; B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art; Gary Pajer, Assistant Professor of M.F.A., Indiana University Chemistry/Physics; B.S., Massachusetts Joseph E. Nadeau, Professor of Geological Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of and Marine Sciences; B.S., University of Pennsylvania Illinois; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Cynthia Ozeki, Assistant Professor of Washington State University Management and Human Resources; B.A., Ryan Netzley, Assistant Professor of English; Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Michigan B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., State University University of Illinois at Chicago; Ph.D., Cynthia L. Paris, Associate Professor of Pennsylvania State University Education; B.S., M.S., University of Delaware; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

302 undergraduate faculty

Obeua S. Persons, Associate Professor of Jerry E. Rife, Professor of Music; B.S., M.M., Accounting; B.A., Chulalongkorn University; Kansas State University; Ph.D., Michigan M.P.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, State University C.P.A., Washington State James E. Riggs, Professor of Biology; B.S., Pearlie M. Peters, Professor of English; B.S., Delaware Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., Grambling State University; Ph.D., State University of Massachusetts University of New York at Buffalo George Ritchie, Jr., Professor of Physics; B.S., Chau T. Phan, Professor of Political Science; Hampden-Sydney College; Ph.D., University B.A., Marian College; M.A., University of of Pennsylvania Detroit; Ph.D., University of Denver Nancy Lee Roberts, Athletic Staff, B.S., East David A. Pierfy, Associate Professor of Stroudsburg University; M.A., Wilkes College Education; B.A., Rider College; M.A., Ed.S., Deborah Rosenthal, Professor of Art; A.B., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt Barnard College; M.F.A., Pratt Institute University; Ed.D., University of Georgia Thomas L. Ruble, Associate Professor of Mary L. Poteau-Tralie, Associate Professor of Management; B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University French; B.A., Temple University; M.A., Ph.D., of California at Los Angeles Princeton University Frank L. Rusciano, Professor of Political Tharyle J. Prather, Lecturer in Theatre; B.S., Science; B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Manchester College; M.F.A., Mason Gross Ph.D., University of Chicago School, Rutgers University Anne Salvatore, Professor of English; B.A., Larry Prober, Associate Professor of Chestnut Hill College; M.A., College of New Accounting; B.S., University of Delaware, Jersey; Ph.D., Temple University M.B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Maria Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Ph.D., Temple University; C.P.A., Accounting; B.S., Villanova University; Pennsylvania M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University J. Drew Procaccino, Assistant Professor of Mark E. Sandberg, Dean Emeritus and Computer Information Systems; B.S., Rider Associate Professor of Management and University; B.A., Ursinus College; M.B.A., Organizational Behavior; B.S., M.B.A., Rider University; Ph.D., Drexel University Drexel University; Ph.D., Cornell University Marilyn D. Quinn, Assistant Professor- Margaret Schleissner, Professor of German; Librarian; B.A., Clark University; M.A., B.A., Kirkland College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University; M.L.S., Drexel University Princeton University Maury R. Randall, Professor of Finance; B.A., Joy Schneer, Professor of Management and New York University; M.A., University of Organizational Behavior; B.A., Barnard Chicago; Ph.D., New York University College; M.B.A., Baruch College; Ph.D., City Mitchell Ratner, Associate Professor of University of New York Finance; B.A., Lafayette College; Ph.D., Charles F. Schwartz, Professor of Drexel University Mathematics; B.A., University of David Rebovich, Associate Professor of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Rutgers University Political Science; A.B., Johns Hopkins Howard Schwartz, Professor of Speech; B.S., University; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University M.S., Emerson College; Ph.D., Purdue University

303 undergraduate faculty

Reed Schwimmer, Assistant Professor of Alan R. Sumutka, Associate Professor of Geological and Marine Sciences: B.S., Rider Accounting; B.S., Rider College; M.B.A., College; M.A., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., Seton Hall University; C.P.A., New Jersey University of Delaware Hongbing Sun, Assistant Professor of Barry B. Seldes, Professor of Political Science Geological and Marine Sciences; B.S., and American Studies; B.A., M.A., City Nanjing University; Ph.D., Florida State College of New York; Ph.D., Rutgers University University Richard O. Swain, Associate Professor of Art; Robbie Clipper Sethi, Professor of English; B.A., Oberlin College; Ph.D., University of B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan University of California at Berkeley Leonore S. Taga, Associate Professor of Prakash C. Sharma, Professor of Sociology; Economics; A.B., University of Michigan; B.S., M.S., Agra University; M.S., University M.A., Ph.D., University of California at of Guelph; Ph.D., University of Georgia Berkeley John E. Sheats, Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Gary W. Taylor, Athletic Staff; B.S., East Duke University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Stroudsburg State College; M.A., Rider Institute of Technology College Nikki Shepardson, Assistant Professor of Alison Thomas-Cottingham, Assistant History; B.A, University of Rochester; M.A., Professor of Psychology; B.S., University of Ph.D., Rutgers University Maryland at College Park; M.A., Ph.D., State Thomas S. Simonet, Professor of Journalism; University of New York at Binghamton B.A., Georgetown University; M.S., June F. Tipton, Lecturer of Music; B.M., Columbia University; Ph.D., Temple Westminster Choir College; M.A., Trenton University State College Wayne J. Smeltz, Associate Professor of Barry E. Truchil, Associate Professor of Business Policy and Environment; B.B.A., Sociology; B.A., M.A., American University; College of Insurance; M.B.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., State University of New York at University of Houston Binghamton Ira B. Sprotzer, Associate Professor of Frederick H. Turner, Jr., Professor of Speech; Business Policy and Environment; B.A., State B.S., Millersville State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of New York at Binghamton; J.D., Temple University Boston College Law School; M.B.A., Miami Marc A. Wallace, Assistant Professor of University of Ohio Political Science; B.A., Rider University; Guy W. Stroh, Professor of Philosophy; A.B., M.A., Ph.D., American University A.M., Ph.D., Princeton University Minmin Wang, Professor of Communication; David Suk, Associate Professor of Finance; B.A., Xian Foreign Languages University; B.A., Sogang University; M.A., Ph.D., The M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Ohio State University Dorothy Anne Warner, Associate Professor- John R. Suler, Professor of Psychology; B.A., Librarian; B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook; M.S., Pratt Institute Ph.D., State University of New York at Jean R. Warner, Associate Professor of Buffalo Education; B.S., M.A., Rider College; Ph.D., John R. Sullivan, Professor of English and New York University American Studies; B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

304 graduate faculty

Carol Watson, Professor of Management and Graduate Faculty Organizational Behavior; B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Stanford University; Ph.D., C. Emmanuel Ahia, Associate Professor of Columbia University Education; B.A., M.A., Wheaton College; E. Todd Weber, Assistant Professor of Biology; J.D., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., Southern B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., Ph.D., Illinois University Graduate Faculty University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign Mohammad Ahsanullah, Professor of Samuel Weigh, Assistant Professor-Librarian; Management Sciences; B.S.C., Presidency B.A., Hong Kong Baptist College; M.S., College; M.S.C., Calcutta University; Ph.D., Columbia University; M.A., Rider College North Carolina State University Arlene Wilner, Professor of English, B.A., William J. Amadio, Associate Professor of Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia Computer Information Systems; B.S., University Brooklyn College; M.S., Ph.D., Polytechnic Alan R. Wiman, Associate Professor of Institute of New York Marketing; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Don Ambrose, Professor of Education; B.A., Institute and State University; M.B.A., B.Ed., University of Saskatchewan; M.S., D.B.A., University of Tennessee Ph.D., University of Oregon Robert J. Winter, Associate Professor of Gary E. Barricklow, Associate Professor of Russian; B.A., University of Minnesota; English; B.A., M.A., California State M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of Donald Wise, Associate Professor of New Mexico Management Sciences; B.A., California State Jerome T. Bentley, Associate Professor of College at Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., Economics; B.A., St. Vincent College; M.A., Claremont Graduate School Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Donald E. Wygal, Associate Professor of Edward H. Bonfield, Professor of Marketing; Accounting; B.A., Slippery Rock State B.S., M.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., College; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Pittsburgh Carol Brown, Associate Professor of Sharon (Qianqian) Yang, Associate Professor- Education; B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.S., Librarian; B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania University; M.S., C.A.L., D.L.S., Columbia Dennis C. Buss, Associate Professor of University Education; A.B., University of Pennsylvania; Jonathan Yavelow, Professor of Biology; B.S., M.A.T., Brown University; Ed.D., Rutgers American University; Ph.D., University of University Southern California Anne M. Carroll, Associate Professor of Yun Xia, Assistant Professor of Finance; B.S., Miami University (Ohio); Communication; B.A., M.A., Sichuan M.S., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Zaher Zantout, Associate Professor of Finance; B.B.A., M.B.A., American University of Beirut; Ph.D., Drexel University

305 graduate faculty

Radha Chaganti, Professor of Business Policy Kathleen Dunne, Associate Professor of and Environment; B.A., M.A., Osmania Accounting; B.A., State University of New University; M.B.A., Indian Institute of York at Buffalo; Ph.D., Temple University Mangi; Ph.D., State University of New York Lauren Eder, Associate Professor of Computer at Buffalo Information Systems; B.S., Boston Judy F. Cohen, Associate Professor of University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University Marketing; B.A., M.A., M.B.A., University of Robert Edney, Associate Professor of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Syracuse Accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Temple University; Ronald G. Cook, Professor of Management of C.P.A., Pennsylvania Human Resources; B.S., SUNY at Oswego; Benjamin H. Eichhorn, Associate Professor of M.B.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University Management Sciences; B.S., Hebrew Lewis Coopersmith, Associate Professor of University; Ph.D., University of California at Management Sciences; B.A., University of Berkeley Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., New York Phyllis Fantauzzo, Assistant Director of the University Center for Reading and Writing and Senior Hope Corman, Professor of Economics; B.A., Reading Clinician, B.A., Trenton State; M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., City University Rider College; Certified School Psychologist, of New York Rider University James W. Dailey, Associate Professor of Judith Fraivillig, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems; B.A., Education; B.A., M.S.E., University of Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., Case Western Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Northwestern Reserve University University Jean C. Darian, Associate Professor of Ralph Gallay, Associate Professor of Marketing; B.A., M.C.D., University of Marketing; B.E., McGill University; M.B.A., Liverpool; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Ph.D., New York University Marvin E. Darter, Associate Professor of Herbert E. Gishlick, Professor of Economics; Computer Information Systems; B.A., A.B., Muhlenberg College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; University of Pennsylvania M.B.A., University of Maine; Ph.D., Georgia Susan M. Glazer, Professor of Education; State University Director of the Center for Reading and Jesse B. DeEsch, Associate Professor of Writing; B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., New Education; B.S., East Stroudsburg State York University; Ed.D., University of College; M.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania Indiana State University Ilene V. Goldberg, Associate Professor of Susan Denbo, Associate Professor of Business Business Policy and Environment; B.A., Policy and Environment; B.S., Cornell Pennsylvania State University; J.D., Temple University; J.D., Villanova Law School University Jie Joyce Ding, Associate Professor of Linguo Gong, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; B.S., M.S., Xi'an Management Sciences; B.S., M.S., Tsinghua Jiaotong University; Ph.D., University of University; Ph.D., The University of Texas Texas at Austin William D. Guthrie, Professor of Education; Stefan C. Dombrowski, Assistant Professor of B.S., M.A., Trenton State College; Ph.D., New Graduate Education; B.A., College of York University William and Mary; M.B.A., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., University of Georgia

306 graduate faculty

Cengiz Haksever, Professor of Management Biju Mathew, Associate Professor of Sciences; B.S., M.S., Middle East Technical Computer Information Systems, B.A., Nizam University, Ankara; M.B.A., Texas A&M College; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh University; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin Charles W. McCall, Associate Professor of James J. Hayden, Assistant Professor of Economics; B.A., Lycoming College; M.A., Graduate Education; B.A., Sacred Heart Ph.D., Temple University University; M.A.T., Fordham University; Dorothy McMullen, Associate Professor of Ed.M., Ed.D., Rutgers University Accounting; B.S., LaSalle University; M.B.A., Mary Elizabeth Haywood-Sullivan, Ph.D., Drexel University, C.P.A., Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.S., Pennsylvania College of Charleston; M.P.A., The Kathleen McQuillan, Assistant Professor of University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., The Education; B.S., Bloomsburg University; University of Georgia M.S., Long Island University, C.W. Post Sigfredo Hernandez, Associate Professor of College; Ph.D., Lehigh University Marketing, B.A., University of Puerto Rico; Ilhan Meric, Professor of Finance; B.A., M.A., Boston University; Ph.D., Temple Ankara University; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University University Michele Wilson Kamens, Associate Professor Regina H. Mladineo, Associate Professor of of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Rutgers Management Sciences; B.S., Denison University; Ed.D., Temple University University; Ph.D., Rutgers University Joe H. Kim, Associate Professor of Marketing; Susanna Monseau, Assistant Professor of B.A., Union Christian College; M.B.A., Yon- Business Policy and Environment; L.S.F., sei University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University Guilford College of Law, UK; L.L.B., Exeter Gerald D. Klein, Associate Professor of University, UK Organizational Behavior and Management; John Moussourakis, Professor of B.S., Drexel University; M.B.A., Harvard Management Sciences; B.A., New York Graduate School of Business; Ph.D., Case University; M.B.A., Iona College; Ph.D., New Western Reserve University York University Steven Klein, Associate Professor of James Murphy, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; B.S., Cornell Education; B.A., Iona College; M.S., D.Ed., University; M.B.A., New York University; Pennsylvania State University M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University Cynthia Newman, Assistant Professor of Christine Lentz, Associate Professor of Marketing; B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Rider Management and Organizational Behavior; University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania B.A., Drexel University; M.S., Ph.D., Larry Newman, Associate Professor of Northwestern University Marketing; B.S., Pennsylvania State Feng-Ying Liu, Professor of Finance; B.S., University; M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., National Taiwan University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Drexel University Kelly Noonan, Assistant Professor of Charmen Loh, Associate Professor of Finance; Economics; B.A., State University of New B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., State University Steven J. Lorenzet, Assistant Professor of of New York at Stony Brook Management and Human Resources; B.S., Margaret O’Reilly-Allen, Associate Professor M.A., Towson University; Ph.D., University of Accounting; B.B.A., Temple University; at Albany, State University of New York, M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University, C.P.A., New Albany, New York Jersey

307 graduate faculty

Cynthia L. Paris, Associate Professor of Barry B. Seldes, Professor of Political Science Education; B.S., M.S., University of and American Studies; B.A., M.A., City Delaware; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania College of New York; Ph.D., Rutgers Obeua S. Persons, Associate Professor of University Accounting; B.A., Chulalongkorn University; Wayne J. Smeltz, Associate Professor of M.P.A., Ph.D., University of Texas, C.P.A., Business Policy and Environment; B.B.A., Washington State College of Insurance; M.B.A., Ph.D., David A. Pierfy, Associate Professor of University of Houston Education; B.A., Rider College; M.A., Ed.S., Robert Sopko, Assistant Professor of George Peabody College at Vanderbilt Graduate Education; B.A., The College of University; Ed.D., University of Georgia New Jersey; M.A., Rider College; Ed.D., Nova Kathleen Pierce, Assistant Professor of University Graduate Education; B.A., Glassboro State Ira B. Sprotzer, Associate Professor of College; M.Ed., Rutgers University; Ph.D., Business Policy and Environment; B.A., State University of Pennsylvania University of New York, Binghamton; J.D., Larry M. Prober, Associate Professor of Boston College Law School; M.B.A., Miami Accounting; B.S., University of Delaware; University of Ohio M.B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Sandra L. Stein, Professor of Education; B.S., Ph.D., Temple University; C.P.A., University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ed.D., Pennsylvania Northern Illinois University J. Drew Procaccino, Assistant Professor of Marcia B. Steinhauer, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems; B.A., Human Services Administration; B.A., M.A., Ursinus College; B.S., M.B.A., Rider Ph.D., University of Florida University; Ph.D., Drexel University David Suk, Associate Professor of Finance; Maury R. Randall, Professor of Finance; B.A., B.A., Sogang University; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio New York University; M.A., University of State University Chicago; Ph.D., New York University Alan R. Sumutka, Associate Professor of Mitchell Ratner, Associate Professor of Accounting; B.S., Rider College, M.B.A., Finance; B.A., Lafayette College; M.B.A., Seton Hall University; C.P.A., New Jersey Ph.D., Drexel University Leonore S. Taga, Associate Professor of Thomas L. Ruble, Associate Professor of Economics; A.B., University of Michigan; Management; B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University M.A., Ph.D., University of California, of California, Los Angeles Berkeley Maria Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Carol D. Watson, Professor of Management Accounting; B.S., Villanova University; and Organizational Behavior; B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University University of Akron; M.A., Stanford Mark E. Sandberg, Dean Emeritus and University; Ph.D., Columbia University Associate Professor of Management and Nancy G. Westburg, Professor of Education; Organizational Behavior; B.S., M.B.A., B.A., Holy Family College; M.S., Chestnut Drexel University; Ph.D., Cornell University Hill College; Ph.D., Indiana State University Joy A. Schneer, Professor of Management and Alan R. Wiman, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior; B.A., Barnard Marketing; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic College, Columbia University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Institute and State University; M.B.A., Baruch College, CUNY D.B.A., University of Tennessee

308 adjunct faculty

Donald Wise, Associate Professor of Thomas Barnes, Adjunct Assistant Professor Management Sciences; B.A., California State of Graduate Education; B.A., University of College of Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., Northeastern Claremont Graduate School University Donald E. Wygal, Associate Professor of Richard L. Beach, Adjunct Professor of Accounting; B.A., Slippery Rock State Chemistry/Physics; B.S., Muhlenberg College; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of College; M.S., Lehigh University; Ph.D., Pittsburgh Rutgers University Zaher Z. Zantout, Associate Professor of Gina Brescacin, Adjunct Instructor of Finance; B.B.A., M.B.A., American University Marketing; B.S., West Virginia University; of Beirut; Ph.D., Drexel University M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Thomas A. Brettell, Adjunct Professor of Law and Justice; B.A., Drew University; M.S., Lehigh University; Ph.D., Villanova Adjunct Faculty University Terry Brownschidle, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics; B.S., Cornell John Adamovics, Adjunct Professor of Biology; B.A., Portland State University; University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State Ph.D., Colorado State University University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Edward Adams, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Walter A. Brower, Adjunct Professor of Finance; B.S.C., Rider College; M.B.A., St. Education, B.S., Rider College; Ed.M., Ed.D., John’s University Temple University Gaya Agrawal, Adjunct Instructor of Gerard Callanan, Adjunct Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems; B.Com., of Management and Human Resources; B.A., M.Com., LL.B., M.B.A. University of Temple University; M.B.A., LaSalle Calcutta; M.S. of Library and Information University; Ph.D., Drexel University Science, The Catholic University of America Kathleen Capuano, Adjunct Instructor of Communication; B.A., Queens College, Roger C. Alig, Adjunct Associate Professor of Chemistry/Physics; B.A., Wabash College; CUNY; M.A., West Chester University M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University Kim Chandler-Vaccaro, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance; B.A., R.D.E., University Derek Arnold, Adjunct Instructor of Communication; B.A., LaSalle University; of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., M.A., Purdue University University of California–Los Angeles; Ed.D., Temple University Barry D. Ashmen, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management; B.S., M.A., Rider College; T. William Chien, Adjunct Professor of Ed.D., Temple University Management Sciences; B.S., National Chiao Tung University; Ph.D., Purdue University Susan J. Ashworth-McManimon, Adjunct Instructor of Communication; B.A., Kean Louis J. Colombo, Adjunct Instructor of College of New Jersey; M.A., Montclair State Philosophy; B.A., Rider University; M.A., College New School for Social Research Thomas Barclay, Adjunct Instructor of William H. Copperthwaite, Jr., Adjunct Graduate Education; B.A., M.Ed., Trenton Assistant Professor of Business Policy and State College; M.A., Rider University Environment; B.A., Villanova University; M.B.A., M.S. in Taxation, Drexel University; J.D., Temple University School of Law; L.L.M., Temple University School of Law

309 adjunct faculty

Patrick Corrigan, Adjunct Instructor of Social Science; Ph.D., New School for Social Communication; B.A., M.A., Rider Research – The Graduate Faculty of Political University and Social Science Lisa Coryell, Adjunct Instructor of Caroline Germond, Adjunct Assistant Communication; B.A., Rider University Professor of Graduate Education; B.A., Everard Cowan, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Livingston College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Rutgers Economics; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; University Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Robert F. Gleason, Adjunct Assistant Diane Curry, Adjunct Instructor of Graduate Professor of Management and Human Education, B.A., Wilkes College; M.A. Rider Resources; B.B.A., University of Oklahoma; University M.B.A., Pace University Michele D’Angelo-Long, Adjunct Instructor Jeffrey P. Gossner, Adjunct Instructor of of English and Composition Coordinator; Management Sciences; B.S., Rider College; B.A., M.A.T., The College of New Jersey M.B.A., St. Joseph’s University Fekru Debebe, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kelly Griffin, Adjunct Instructor of Economics; B.S., M.S., New Mexico State Journalism; B.A., Rider University; M.A., University; Ph.D., Colorado State University Central Michigan University Doris DeYoung, Adjunct Instructor of English; W. Les Hartman, Adjunct Assistant Professor B.S., Fordham University; M.A., Columbia of Law and Justice; B.S., Rider University; University J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law Kathleen Dominick, Adjunct Assistant Carol G. Heines, Adjunct Assistant Professor Professor of Marketing; B.S., M.B.A., of Mathematics; A.B., Douglass College; Philadelphia University; D.B.A., Nova M.S., New York University; Ph.D., The City Southeastern University University of New York Walter Eliason, Adjunct Professor of Gerard T. Hirsch, Adjunct Assistant Professor Education Emeritus; B.A., LaSalle College; of Communication; B.A., Rider College M.A., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple Ann S. Hoffenberg, Adjunct Professor of University Biology; B.S., New York University; M.S., Lance Esplund, Adjunct Associate Professor of Rutgers University Fine Arts; B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute; Thomas Holt, Adjunct Assistant Professor of M.F.A., Queens College, CUNY Finance; B.A., Glassboro State College; Richard Fair, Adjunct Instructor of Graduate M.B.A., Monmouth College Education; B.S.C., Rider College Dorothy Horber, Adjunct Assistant Professor Roberta Fiske-Rusciano, Adjunct Assistant of Graduate Education; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Multicultural Studies and Fordham University Women’s Studies; B.A., Simmons College; Jerusalem Howard, Adjunct Assistant M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Rutgers Professor of Management and Human University Resources; B.S., United States Military Carla Gentilli, Adjunct Instructor of Academy at West Point; M.S., University of Computer Information Systems; B.A., Rider Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Syracuse University University; M.S., University of Phoenix Richard J. Inzana, Adjunct Assistant Professor John Gerace, Adjunct Assistant Professor of of Social Work; B.A., Rutgers University; Economics; B.S., State University of New M.A., Northwestern University; M.S.W., York Maritime College; M.B.A., St John’s Rutgers University University, Graduate Faculty of Political and

310 adjunct faculty

Carol Johnson, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nadine Marty, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems; B.A., M.A., Graduate Education; B.S., Wheaton College; Rider University M.S., Rider College; Ed.D., Rutgers Cindy Kelly, Adjunct Instructor of University Communication; B.A., M.A., Rutgers James R. Matey, Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Physics; B.S., Carnegie Mellon; M.S., Patrick Kennedy, Adjunct Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Illinois of Business Policy and Environment; B.S., Barry Mathes, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Rider University; J.D., Seton Hall University Management Sciences; B.A., City College of School of Law New York; M.B.A., Seton Hall University Robert Kenny, Esq., CPA, Adjunct Associate Shaikh M. Matin, Adjunct Professor of Professor of Accounting; B.A., Manhattan Physics; B.S., Karachi University; A.M., College; J.D., Northeastern University School Ph.D., Columbia University of Law, CPA – New York State Carol Anne Massi, Adjunct Assistant Randy Kertes, Adjunct Instructor of Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Gettysburg Geological and Marine Sciences; B.S., Rider College; M.A., Trenton State College University; M.S., University of Cincinnati Ira Mayo, Adjunct Instructor of Management Shawn P. Kildea, Video Technologies Sciences; B.A., Queens College; M.B.A., Coordinator in Communication; Adjunct Adelphi University Instructor of Communication; B.A., M.A., George McClosky, Adjunct Assistant Rider University Professor of Graduate Education, Ph.D., Arkady K. Kitover, Adjunct Assistant Penn State University Professor of Mathematics; M.S., Ph.D., Douglas J. McDowell, Adjunct Lecturer of Leningrad State University Sociology; B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Peter Labriola, Adjunct Associate Professor of Penn State University Mathematics; B.S., Stevens Institute of Daniel B. McKeown, Adjunct Associate Technology; M.S., Adelphia University Professor of Education; B.S., King’s College; Mark W. Lamar, Adjunct Assistant Professor M.Ed., Rutgers University; J.D., Seton Hall of Business; B.A., Boston University; M.S.W., University M.B.A., Rutgers University Carole Messersmith, Adjunct Associate Fred Lasser, Adjunct Instructor of English; Professor of Undergraduate Education; B.S., B.A., B.R.E., Yeshiva University; M.A., City Glassboro State College; M.A., Trenton State University of New York; Ph.D., Rutgers College University Edward Miller, Adjunct Associate Professor of Dennis P. Levy, Adjunct Professor of Biology; Marketing; B.A., City College of New York; B.S., Muhlenberg College; Ph.D., Rutgers M.B.A., CUNY-Baruch; D.B.A., Nova University University Nina Malone, Adjunct Instructor of Miriam Mills, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism; B.A., M.A., Rider University Theatre; B.A., M.F.A., Rutgers University, Stephanie Mandelbaum, Adjunct Assistant Mason Gross School of Arts Professor of Management Sciences; B.S., Laurence L. Murphy, Adjunct Associate Queens College; M.A.T., Montclair State Professor of Philosophy; B.A., University of University; M.F.A., Pratt Institute Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University

311 adjunct faculty

Evelyn C. Myers, Adjunct Instructor of Howard D. Rees, Adjunct Associate Professor Management Sciences; B.A., M.A., Trenton of Computer Information Systems and State College Mathematics; B.S., Ohio State University; Beverly Offenberg, Adjunct Instructor of M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan Spanish; B.A., Queens College; M.A., Hunter Allan Reichenbach, Adjunct Instructor of College Management Sciences; B.S., Trenton State Gerard F. O'Malley, Adjunct Associate College; M.S., Bucknell University Professor of Education; B.S., University of Charles O. Richardson, Adjunct Professor of Scranton; Ed.M., D.Ed., Pennsylvania State History; B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., University University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Philip Orr, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Georgetown University Music; B.M., M.M., Westminster Choir James Rigel, Adjunct Assistant Professor of College of Rider University Social Work; A.B. Anderson College; M.S.W., Stephen Payne, Adjunct Assistant Professor Rutgers University; M.Div., Princeton of Management and Human Resources; B.S, Theological Seminary Ph.D., University of Aston in Birmingham, George Robinson, Adjunct Associate U.K. Professor of Chemistry/Physics; B.A., Centre Barry Pelletteri, Adjunct Instructor of College; Ph.D., Duke University Computer Information Systems; B.S., John V. Roche, Adjunct Instructor of English M.B.A., Rider University and Fine Arts; Ed.D., St. Joseph’s University; Louis Penge, Adjunct Instructor of M.A., Villanova University; B.A., LaSalle Management Sciences; B.A., LaSalle University; Fine Arts, Mt. St. Mary’s College University; M.Ed., The College of New Jersey Peggy Rolfsmeyer, Adjunct Assistant Peter A. Peroni II, Adjunct Assistant Professor Professor of Undergraduate Education; B.S., of Graduate Education; B.A., LaSalle Clarion State College; M.Ed., University of University; MAT, M.A., Trenton State Pittsburgh College; Ed.D., Rutgers University Jane Rosenbaum, Adjunct Instructor of Ronald D. Perry, Adjunct Instructor of English; B.A., City College of New York; Management and Human Resources; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Rider University Arthur T. Russomano, Adjunct Associate Julie Piper, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Professor of Undergraduate Education; B.A., Computer Information Systems; B.A., Kean University; M.A., Seton Hall University; Adelphi University; M.Ed., Penn State Ed.D., Rutgers University University Anita Sands, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology; Jeffrey R. Post, Adjunct Assistant Professor of B.A., Rider University; M.A., Temple Philosophy; B.A., Rider University; M.A., University University of Louisville; Ph.D., Southern Michael G. Saraceno, Adjunct Instructor of Illinois University at Carbondale Management and Human Resources; B.S., Marie R. Power-Barnes, Adjunct Instructor Siena College; M.B.A., State University of of Journalism; B.A., M.A., Rider University New York at Albany William Quirk, Adjunct Instructor of English; Carol Satz, Clinician; B.A., Queens College; B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., M.Ed., Trenton State College University of Washington Robert S. Schimek, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.S.C., Rider University; M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania

312 adjunct faculty

George O. Schneller IV, Adjunct Associate Susan Strom, Adjunct Lecturer of English; Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Mount B.A., University of Toronto; M.A., University Union College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh of Cincinnati; M.Ed., Temple University University Patrick Summers, Adjunct Instructor of Harriett Schwartz, Adjunct Assistant Management Science; B.A., M.A., Cambridge Professor of Communication; B.A., University, England University of Maryland; M.S., Purdue Mindy Treceno, Adjunct Assistant Professor of University Business Policy, B.A., New York University; Geoffrey Scott, Adjunct Assistant Professor of J.D., Rutgers University School of Law Management Sciences, Computer Elaine Tryjankowski, Adjunct Assistant Information Systems; Sc.B., Brown Professor of Management Science; B.A., University; M.S.E, Ph.D., University of D’Youville College, Buffalo; M.S., Canisius Pennsylvania College, Buffalo; Ed.D., Rutgers University Donald Shaw, Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Ellen Walsh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.A., Rutgers University; Economics; B.A., Queens College; M.B.A., St. M.B.A., Monmouth College; M.S., Widener John’s University University Shawn Barwick Wild, Adjunct Professor of Carl F. Shultz, CPA, Adjunct Assistant Biology; B.S., Appalachian State University; Professor of Accounting; B.S., LaSalle Ph.D., East Carolina University, School of University; M.B.A., Drexel University Medicine Kenneth Siegel, Adjunct Instructor of Rebecca Wolfe, Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance; B.S., Rider College; M.B.A., Management and Human Resources; B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Bates College; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard Diane Smallwood, Adjunct Assistant University Professor of Graduate Education; A.B., Wei-ling Wu, Adjunct Instructor of Graduate Douglass College, M.A., Glassboro State Education; B.A., Shanghai Institute of College; Psy.D., Rutgers University Education; M.A., Rider College Kelly Statmore, Adjunct Instructor of Peter Yacyk, Adjunct Professor Emeritus of Journalism; B.A., Albright College Graduate Education; B.S., Pennsylvania Raymond Stein, Adjunct Assistant Professor Military College; Ed.M., University of of Accounting; B.A., M.B.A., Long Island Delaware; Ed.D., Temple University University Jeffrey Ziment, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Madelon V. Stewart, Adjunct Assistant Accounting; B.S., The Wharton School of the Professor of Education; B.A., George University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., Harvard Washington University; M.S., Bank Street Graduate School of Business Administration College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University Jeffrey S. Stoolman, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources; B.A., Temple University; M.B.A., Rutgers University; J.D., University of Dayton Law School

313 emeriti

Emeriti Henry J. Frank, Professor Emeritus of Finance; B.S., Columbia University; M.A., Rutgers John D. Allison, Professor Emeritus of University; Ph.D., Columbia University Marketing; B.S.C., Temple University; Marguerite J. Frank, Professor Emerita of M.B.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., New York Decision Sciences and Computers; B.A., University University of Toronto; M.A., Ph.D., Radcliffe Sherman M. Ancier, Associate Professor College Emeritus of Accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Norman T. Gates, Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University; C.P.A., New Jersey English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Marianne E. Battista, Associate Professor Pennsylvania Emerita of Accounting; B.S., M.A., Rider Walter H. Gebhart, Lecturer Emeritus of College; Ed.D., Temple University; C.P.A., Business Law; B.S., University of New Jersey Pennsylvania; J.D., Temple University School Richard L. Beach, Professor Emeritus of of Law; C.P.A., Pennsylvania Chemistry; B.S., Muhlenberg College; M.S., Victor Gerdes, Professor Emeritus of Finance; Lehigh University; Ph.D., Rutgers University B.S., Texas Technological College; M.S., J.D., Walter A. Brower, Professor Emeritus of Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Education; B.S., Rider College; Ed.M., Ed.D., Eloise K. Goreau, Professor Emerita of Temple University English; B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Inez G. Calcerano, Professor Emerita of Ph.D., Rutgers University Speech; A.B., Kalamazoo College; M.A., John J. Gorman, Assistant Professor Emeritus Miami University of Ohio of Accounting; B.S., Rider University; James H. Carlson, Professor Emeritus of M.B.A., Drexel University; C.P.A., New Jersey Biology, B.S., Fenn College; M.S., Ph.D., Jean M. Gray, Professor Emerita of Finance; Ohio State University B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., Richard A. Coppola, Aquatic Director University of California at Berkeley Emeritus; B.A., M.A., Trenton State College Mary Jo Hall, Associate Professor Emerita of Marion C. Cosenza, Professor Emerita of Geological and Marine Sciences; B.S., Secretarial Studies; B.Ed., B.S., Rider College; Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., West Ed.M., Rutgers University Chester State College; Ph.D., Lehigh Charles Gordon Crozier, Professor-Librarian University Emeritus; B.S., Columbia University; M.S., Henry Halpern, Assistant Professor-Librarian Drexel University; M.A., School for Social Emeritus; B.A., City College of New York; Research M.A., New York University; M.L.S., Pratt Violet K. Devlin, Professor - Librarian Institute Emerita; B.A., Hunter College; M.S., Drexel E. Cureton Harris, Professor Emerita of University Economics; B.S., New York University; M.A., Laurence Eisenlohr, Professor Emeritus of Columbia University; Ph.D., New York English; A.B., Harvard College; A.M., University Harvard University; Ph.D., University of Belmont F. Haydel, Jr., Associate Professor Pennsylvania Emeritus of Business Policy and Mervin L. Dissinger, Associate Professor Environment; B.S., Loyola University of Emeritus of Psychology; B.S., Millersville Chicago; B.A., American Institute for Foreign State College; M.A., Ph.D., Temple University Trade; M.S., Louisiana State University; Walter J. Eliason, Associate Professor Ph.D., North Texas State University Emeritus of Education; B.A., LaSalle College; M.A., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University 314 emeriti

Jane S. Hettrick, Professor Emerita of Music; Karl O. Mann, Professor Emeritus of B.A., Queens College; M.M., D.M.A., Industrial Relations; B.S., American University of Michigan University; M.A., University of Wisconsin; Katharine T. Hoff, Professor Emerita of Ph.D., Cornell University English and American Studies; A.B., Oberlin Thomas C. Mayer, Professor Emeritus of College; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University Biology; B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., C. Howard Hopkins, Professor Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., Louisiana History and American Studies; B.A., State University University of Redlands; B.D., Ph.D., Yale William A. McCarroll, Professor Emeritus of University Chemistry; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Stanley S. C. Huang, Professor Emeritus of Connecticut Finance; B.A., St. John’s University, China; Derrill I. McGuigan, Professor Emeritus of M.A., University of Illinois; M.B.A., Ph.D., Psychology; B.A., St. Dustan’s University; New York University B.Ed., M.Ed., University of New Brunswick; Dominick A. Iorio, Professor Emeritus of M.A., Ph.D., Temple University; Ph.D., Philosophy; B.A., Seton Hall University; University of Ottawa M.A., Ph.D., Fordham University Alan L. McLeod, Professor Emeritus of English Rodney G. Jurist, Professor Emeritus of and Speech; B.A., M.A., Dip.Ed., University Education; B.S., Duquesne University; M.A., of Sydney; B.Ed., University of Melbourne; Rider College; Ed.D., Rutgers University Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Gerald J. Kent, Professor Emeritus of Bernard W. Miller, Associate Professor Chemistry; B.S., Upsala College; M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus of Education; B.S., Newark State Princeton University College; M.A., New York University; Ed.D., Walter L. Klotz, Professor Emeritus of Yeshiva University Secretarial Studies; B.S., Rider College, Leroy Oddis, Associate Professor Emeritus of Ed.M., Rutgers University Biology; B.A., Syracuse University; M.S., Michael A. Kole, Associate Professor Emeritus Ph.D., Rutgers University of Accounting; B.M.E., Rensselaer Francis C. Oglesby, Associate Professor Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., University of Emeritus of Decision Sciences and Massachusetts Computers; B.A., Dickinson College; M.S., Willard E. Lally, Professor Emeritus of Ph.D., Lehigh University Journalism; B.A., Midland College; A.M., Stephen P. Phillips, Associate Professor Colorado State College; A.M., University of Emeritus of Education; B.S., Ithaca College; Missouri M.Ed., Ed.D., Rutgers University Marilyn Levitt, Professor Emerita of Art; A.B., Francis A. Pittaro, Jr., Athletic Staff Emeritus; M.A., Syracuse University B.A., Brown University; M.Ed., Temple Thomas A. Leyden, Professor Emeritus of University Accounting; B.S.C., Duquesne University; Ruth Podesva, Professor-Librarian Emerita; M.A., University of Mississippi B.S., State University of New York A. James Lemaster, Professor Emeritus of James H. Poivan, Professor Emeritus of Education; B.B.A., North Texas State History; A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University; M.A., Sul Ross State University; University Ed.D., North Texas State University Eldon Price, Athletic Staff Emeritus; B.S., Lynn W. Livingston, Associate Professor- M.A., Pennsylvania State University Librarian Emerita; B.A., Denison University; Robert Reilly, Professor Emeritus of English; M.A., Stanford University, M.A.L.S., B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary and University; University of Missouri M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

315 emeriti

Charles O. Richardson, Professor Emeritus of Albert Sternberg, Associate Professor History; B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Emeritus of Education; B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Temple University Georgetown University Guy W. Stroh, Professor Emeritus of Stewart Rodnon, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy; A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Princeton English; B.S., Long Island University; M.A., University Brooklyn College; Ph.D., New York Marvin B. Talmadge, Professor Emeritus of University Biology; A.B., New York University; Sc.D., Robert Ross, Associate Professor Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University Business Law; B.S., Rider College; L.L.B., Sanford Temkin, Associate Professor Emeritus J.D., Temple University; C.P.A., New Jersey of Management Sciences; B.S., M.B.A., Elliot M. Schrero, Professor Emeritus of Temple University; Ph.D., University of English; A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Chicago Donald J. Tosh, Associate Professor Emeritus Stanley J. Schwartz, Associate Professor of Education; B.S., Wilkes College; M.A., Emeritus of Human Resources; B.S., M.S., Seton Hall University; Ed.D., Lehigh University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Temple University University Donald B. Veix, Associate Professor Emeritus Reginald Shagam, Professor Emeritus of of Education; A.B., M.A., Seton Hall Geological and Marine Sciences; B.Sc., M.Sc., University; Ed.D., Lehigh University University of Cape Town; Ph.D., Princeton Lise Vogel, Professor Emeritus of Sociology; University A.B., Radcliffe College; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard Paul C. Sherr, Professor Emeritus of English; University; M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University A.B., Muhlenberg College; M.A., Lehigh James Volpi, Associate Professor Emeritus of University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Drexel University; Ruth E. Simpkins, Associate Professor C.P.A., New Jersey, Pennsylvania Emerita of Psychology; A.B., Roberts Peter Yacyk, Professor Emeritus of Education; Wesleyan College; A.M., Ph.D., Temple B.S., Pennsylvania Military College; Ed.M., University University of Delaware; Ed.D., Temple Dorothy E. Snow, Professor Emerita of University English; B.A., Keuka College; M.A., State David J. Yake, Professor Emeritus of University of New York Economics; A.B., Lebanon Valley College; Robert C. Sorensen, Professor Emeritus of M.B.A., Stanford University Marketing; A.B., M.A., Ph.D., University of Chester F. Zakreski, Professor Emeritus of Chicago Business Education; B.S., Rider College; Norman E. Stander, Associate Professor Ed.M., Rutgers University Emeritus of Management and Albright G. Zimmerman, Associate Professor Organizational Behavior; B.B.A., City Emeritus of History and American Studies; College of New York; M.A., Columbia B.S., A.M., Temple University; Ph.D., University; Ph.D., Ohio State University University of Delaware Marcia K. Steinberg, Associate Professor Emerita of Sociology; B.A. Hunter College; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., City University of New York

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317 index

A Computer Information Systems A.A. Degree, ...... 118 ...... 32, 107, 161-163 Business Administration, ...... 118 Core Curriculum: General Studies ...... 118 General Skills Requirements ...... 8 Academic Policies ...... 266-281 Core Curriculum Accounting ...... 29, 105, 133-135 (Liberal Arts and Science) ...... 57 Accreditation ...... 3, 25, 43 Course Auditing ...... 123 Actuarial Science ...... 30 Course Description Index ...... 132-133 Administration ...... 291-297 CREWw, ...... 25 Admission ...... 120, 266 Criminal Justice Concentration ...... 60, 90 Advertising ...... 30, 106 Minor ...... 38, 72 D American Studies ...... 63-65, 135-137 Dance Minor ...... 76, 186-188 Applied Social Science Concentration . . . .114 DAARSTOC ...... 25 Art ...... 75 Departmental Honors Programs ...... 62 Art History ...... 76, 184-185 Disabled, Facilities for ...... 13, 129, 267 Dismissal ...... 279-280 B B.A. Degree ...... 45, 57, 112 E B.A.,B.S./M.B.A. Program ...... 10-12, 62 Early Childhood Education ...... 46, 174 Baccalaureate Honors Courses ...... 137-141 Economics ...... 32, 163-166 Baccalaureate Honors Program ...... 25 Education Courses ...... 166-175 Basic Core of Knowledge Education Enhancement Program ...... 12 (Business Administration) ...... 27 Educational Opportunity Program ...... 16 Bilingual/Bicultural Elementary Education ...... 45, 171-172 Teacher Preparation ...... 46 English ...... 73-75, 175-181 Biochemistry ...... 65, 141-142 Composition ...... 175-176 Biology ...... 66-67, 142-146 Education ...... 47 Biopsychology ...... 68, 146-147 Literature and Writing ...... 176-181 B.S. Degree ...... 43, 52, 57, 111 Entrepreneurial Studies Concentration . . . . .37 B.S.B.A. Degree ...... 26, 103 Environmental Geology Minor ...... 83 Business Administration, ...... 24, 106 Environmental Science ...... 205-207 Business Education ...... 52, 168-171 Ethics Minor ...... 93 Business Policy and Environment . . . . 147-150 F C Faculty Calendar ...... 20-21 Adjunct ...... 309-313 Continuing Studies ...... 100-101 Graduate ...... 305-309 Campus Map ...... 323 Undergraduate ...... 297-305 Cancellation of Classes ...... 288 Finance ...... 33, 108, 182-184 Career Services ...... 287 Financial Aid ...... 126-127, 272-275 Certificate Programs, ...... 46 Fine Arts ...... 75, 184-193 Chemistry ...... 50-51, 69, 151-154 Foreign Language Education ...... 47-49 College Reading Course ...... 15, 257 Foreign Languages Communication . . . . .70-72, 154-155, 158-161 and Literatures ...... 77-81, 193-202

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Foreign Languages L and Literatures in Translation ...... 202-204 Law and Justice Minor . . . . .59, 88-89, 221-224 French ...... 77, 194-196 Learning Disabilities ...... 14 French Education ...... 47 Liberal Studies ...... 224-225 Freshman Seminar ...... 25 Library ...... 284-285 Literature ...... 73-74, 193-204 G Gender Studies, ...... 59, 81, 204-205 M General Biology Concentration ...... 66-67 Majors ...... 3 General Business Minor ...... 38 Management General Education Core (CBA) ...... 28 and Human Resources ...... 225-228 General Studies (A.A. degree) ...... 118 Management and Leadership ...... 35, 109 Geological Management and Leadership and Marine Sciences ...... 81-85, 205-212 and Human Resource Management Geosciences ...... 83, 207-209 Double Major ...... 36, 110 German ...... 78, 196-197 Management Sciences ...... 228-230 German Education ...... 48 Marine Sciences ...... 85, 209-212 Global Business Concentration ...... 37, 111 Marketing ...... 36, 110, 231-233 Global Business Major ...... 33-34 Marketing Education ...... 52 Global and Multinational Studies . 86, 212-213 Mathematics ...... 91, 233-236 Graduate Admissions, Office of ...... 130 Education ...... 49 Skills Lab ...... 15 H Matriculation ...... 123 Health Administration Minor ...... 38 Minors Programs ...... 26, 59-62 Health Administration Courses ...... 212 Multicultural Studies ...... 61, 92, 236 History ...... 88, 213-220 Music ...... 76, 188-191 Housing ...... 268 Humanities Concentration ...... 114 N Human Resource Management ...... 35, 109 Natural Science Concentration ...... 117 New Jersey Certification ...... 44 I Nondegree programs ...... 122 Independent Study ...... 29, 62, 124 Interdisciplinary Studies ...... 220-221 O International Concentration ...... 115 Oceanography ...... 85 International Students ...... 15, 121, 267 International Studies (minor) ...... 221 P Italian ...... 198 Philosophy ...... 93, 236-242 Physics ...... 93, 242-244 J Political Communication Minor ...... 61, 95 Journalism ...... 70, 156-157 Political Science ...... 94, 244-251 Pre-Allied Health ...... 63 Pre-Law ...... 60, 88-91 Pre-Medicine ...... 63

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Professional Outreach Student Health Services ...... 287 and Service Programs ...... 4 Student Life ...... 286 Psychology ...... 96, 251-257 Student Services Information ...... 128-129 Teacher Preparation ...... 52 Student Support Services Program ...... 16 Public Relations Certificate ...... 120 Studio Art ...... 185-186 Study Abroad ...... 9 R Summer Session ...... 9, 101 Refunds ...... 126, 271-272 Registration ...... 127, 268 T Residence Life ...... 268 Teacher Rider Learning Center (RLC) ...... 14 Certification and Placement ...... 44 ROTC ...... 17 Education ...... 43 Russian ...... 79, 198-199 Theatre ...... 76, 191-193 Russian Area Studies Minor ...... 61, 97 Transfer ...... 45, 121, 266 Travel Directions ...... 324 S Trustees ...... 290 Sales Management for Tuition and Fees ...... 269-270 the Sciences Minor ...... 38 Continuing Studies ...... 124 Scholarships ...... 126-127, 273-275 Tutoring Services ...... 14 Science Education ...... 50 Secondary Education ...... 46, 172-173 V Security Office ...... 286 Veterans ...... 129, 268-269 Science for Business ...... 67-68 Social Science Concentration ...... 114 W Social Studies Education ...... 51 Weekend College ...... 102 Social Work Minor ...... 62, 98, 258 Westminster Choir College ...... 129 Sociology ...... 97, 258-263 Withdrawal ...... 279 Spanish ...... 78, 199-202 Writing ...... 74 Spanish Education ...... 49 Special Education ...... 46, 174-175 Special Study Opportunities ...... 286 Student Financial Services ...... 272-275

320 Guide to the Catalog and Campus Map

321 guide to the catalog

This catalog contains curricular offerings of Students are expected to be familiar with the Rider University (Lawrenceville campus) for information in this catalog. Failure to read the full-time and part-time undergraduate stu- catalog and comply with its regulations does not dents. Information about graduate programs in excuse a student from responsibility for the the College of Business Administration and the rules and other information in the catalog. School of Education are available in a separate Rider may, through its academic governance publication, available in the College of process, change its academic policies and its Continuing Studies (CCS) office, the office of degree requirements at any time. Any major graduate services, and the offices of the deans. change will include an implementation schedule Full-time undergraduate students should that will take into account the impact on cur- refer to the procedures and policies chapter for rently matriculated students and will clearly an overview of pertinent information, including establish the applicability of the change on those the academic calendar for 2003-2004. All poli- students. The provisions of the catalog are not cies and procedures, including the University’s be regarded as an irrevocable contract between judicial system and social code, are described in the student and Rider University. Rider reserves detail in The Source, a student handbook pub- the right to change any provisions or require- lished by the office of the dean of students. ments at any time. For curricular matters, full-time undergradu- Rider University does not discriminate on the ates should refer to the core curriculum and basis of race, color, religion, national orgin, sex, study opportunities chapter, the chapter on sexual orientation, handicap/disability, age, or their program of study and the course descrip- Vietnam-ear disabled veteran status in employ- tions. Part-time undergraduates in CCS should ment, or in the application, admission, partici- also read the chapters on procedures and poli- pation, access, and treatment of persons in cies, and core curriculum and study opportuni- instructional programs and activities. This poli- ties. Procedures and policies specifically geared cy statement covers all aspects of the employ- to CCS students, as well as the CCS calendar, are ment relationship and admission to, access to, included in the CCS chapter. (CCS students and treatment of employees and students in should also refer to The Source.) Rider University’s programs and activities. All curricular offerings are described in the While not federally mandated, this policy also CCS chapter as well, but course descriptions are prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual in the course descriptions chapter. Please note orientation in the admission and treatment of that while the course numbers, titles and con- students and employees in Rider University’s tents apply to all undergraduates, the semester programs and activities and in the hiring, treat- designations apply only to day students. CCS ment, promotion, evaluation, and termination students should refer to the CCS course roster, of employees. The designated coordinator for available in the CCS office, for semester sched- compliance is the director of human resources uling information. and affirmative action in the office of human Summer session offerings are in a separate resources in room 108 of the Moore Library. publication available in the CCS office. Details Rider University is designated a teaching univer- about offerings at Westminster Choir College sity in the state of New Jersey pursuant to New are in the Westminster Choir College academic Jersey Administrative Code 9:1-3.1 et seq. catalog.

322 campus map

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

30 Student Parking (in lettered areas only) O–Open to All Registered Vehicles 29 R – Resident P – Poyda Residents Only O 28 31 P G – Greek Residents Only 33 27 S 26 C – Commuters/Evening G 44 S S – Administrative Staff 32 25 35 G V – Visitors 21 S 24 X – For Card Access Areas 36 X 23 20 22 37

38 1 19 R V 18 S C C 16 X 2 S 15 17 O R S 14 3 12 4 S 13 X 10 11 O O S 5 6 7

8 9 Campus Key Academic Facilities Student Residence Halls Athletics...... 2 Anne Brossman Sweigart Centennial House...... 24 Bursar ...... 37 Hall* ...... 20 Conover Residence Hall*...... 11 Business and Finance...... 1 Fine Arts Center* ...... 21 Gee Residence Hall...... 14 Campus Life ...... 37 Franklin F. Moore Hill Residence Hall*...... 13 Career Services ...... 37 Library* ...... 1 Kroner Residence Hall ...... 18 Cashier...... 37 Joseph P.Vona Academic Annex* . 4 Lincoln Residence Hall ...... 17 Continuing Studies ...... 37 Maurer Center* ...... 29 Olson Residence Hall* ...... 12 Dean of Students ...... 37 Memorial Hall*...... 19 Poyda Residence Hall...... 28 Development...... 1 Science and Technology Ridge House ...... 34 Graduate Admissions...... 38 Center* ...... 22 Switlik Residence Hall* ...... 10 Human Resources ...... 1 University House ...... 32 President ...... 1 Other Facilities Wright Residence Hall ...... 16 Public Relations ...... 1 Alumni Gymnasium*...... 2 Ziegler Residence Hall ...... 15 Publications ...... 1 Bart Luedeke Center*...... 37 Registrar ...... 21 Daly Dining Hall* ...... 3 Fraternity Residences Residence Life ...... 37 Emmaus House (Catholic Phi Kappa Tau (House #1) . . . . . 35 Student Financial Services...... 37 Campus Ministry ...... 9 Zeta Beta Tau (House #5) ...... 31 Security ...... 36 General Services Building ...... 36 Testing/Counseling Center ...... 6 Gill Memorial Chapel* ...... 27 Sorority Residences P. J. Ciambelli Hall*...... 38 Alpha Xi Delta (House #8) . . . . . 25 Academic Deans’ Offices Mail Services Department ...... 36 Delta Phi Epsilon (House #10) . . 23 College of Continuing Studies . . 37 Multicultural Center ...... 37 Phi Sigma Sigma (House #3) . . . 33 College of Business President’s House ...... 8 Zeta Tau Alpha (House #7) . . . . . 26 Administration ...... 20 Security Office ...... 36 College of Education and Student Financial Administrative Offices Human Services ...... 19 Services* ...... 37 Most of the University’s administra- College of Liberal Arts and Student Health Center* ...... 28 tive offices are located on the ground Sciences ...... 21 Van Cleve Alumni House ...... 5 floor of Moore Library. Warehouse...... 30 Academic Affairs/Provost ...... 1 *indicates accessibility and parking West House ...... 7 Admissions ...... 38 for those with disabilities Zoerner House* ...... 6 Alumni Relations ...... 5 Annual Giving ...... 5

323 travel directions

From the New Jersey Turnpike: Take Exit 7A (I-195 West). Follow I-195 West to the exit for I-295 North toward Princeton, exit 60 B. I- 295 North will become I-95 South. Take Exit 7A (Route 206 South/Trenton). Rider is a quarter mile on the right. From Route 1 South: Take the exit for I-95 South toward Philadelphia. From I-95 South, take Exit 7A (Route 206 South/Trenton). Rider is a quarter mile on the right. From the Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 98 (I-195 West). Following I-195 West to the exit for I-295 North toward Princeton. I-295 North will become I-95 South. Take Exit 7A (Route 206 South/Trenton). Rider is a quarter mile on the right. From I-295 North: I-295 North will become I-95 South. Take Exit 7A (Route 206 South/Trenton). Rider is a quarter mile on the right. From Philadelphia and South: Take I-95 North (not the NJ Turnpike) through Philadelphia and into New Jersey. Once in NJ, take Exit 7A (Route 206 South/Trenton). Rider is a quarter mile on the right. Regular bus service is available from New York City’s Port Authority Terminal to Lawrenceville, with a stop at the Rider campus. Schedules should be checked with Suburban Transit. Greyhound provides bus service to Trenton from Philadelphia and New York. Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains stop at Trenton.

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