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Educating
Tomorrow’s
Leaders
UNYP/80272 General Psychology (3)
Introduction to psychology. Learning, motivation, personality,
intelligence testing, abnormal behavior, stress, and
psychotherapy.
UNYP/87100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Analysis of social structures and processes in settings ranging
from small informal groups to formal organizations and
communities to stratification and kinship systems to total
societies. Emphasis on applications of major sociological
principles and concepts in selected settings.
UNYP/90102 Introduction to Communication (3)
Survey of the study of human communication including the
classical origins of the discipline; the value and impact of
symbols; the role of communication in human behavior.
UNYP/78112 Modern Political Theory: Nation State (3)
This course focuses on the role of the state and nation in modern
society. Emphasis on the basic concepts of political theory, the
definitions and form of both the state and the nation. Course
examines the various ways that state power is analyzed, what
roles are traditionally assigned to the state and whether the
modern state is now under threat and its powers are being
usurped. The course also looks at the concept of nation and
nationalism, asking, in the end, whether the nation-state has a
viable future.
Natural Science
UNYP/15170 Human Biology (3)
A survey in several phases of human biology. Normal life
processes will first be explored followed by the alteration and
relationship of alteration to life styles. Subject matter will include
human physiology, genetics, evolution and behavior.
UNYP/50100 The Planet Earth (3)
Major events in the development of the earth from a primordial
planet to its present-day appearance. Use of the scientific
method to study past and present earthquakes, mountainbuilding
processes, origin and evolution of life amid the
background of the changing physical environment, continental
drift and plate tectonics, and glaciations.
UNYP/50205 Environmental Geology (3)
The geological system as a framework for understanding
environmental problems; man and his interactions with
geological systems. Conservation, utilization, and management
of natural resources.
UNYP/75101 Scientific World (3)
The course emphasizes critical thinking about personal and
social needs for science. Specific topics illustrate purpose and
thoughts in science: classical physics, quantum physics,
astronomy, chemical bonding, geology, weather, living cell,
genetics, evolution.
The Arts
UNYP/09105 Introduction to Drawing & Design (3)
Specifically oriented for students who have had little or no formal
art instruction, this course offers assistance in the development
of artistic potential. Problems in drawing, painting and design
using a variety of processes and materials. No previous art
experience required.
UNYP/11200 Introduction to Visual Arts (3)
Introduction to the visual language of art and architecture, formal
artistic means, art historical and critical terms. Comparison of
major art styles and periods in Western and non-Western art.
UNYP/11201 Art of the Western World I (3)
Introductory survey of the history of Western art from the
Paleolithic era to the end of the Middle Ages.
UNYP/11202 Art of the Western World II (3)
Continuation of Art of Western World I. Renaissance to the
present day.
Humanities
UNYP/41307 The Novel (3)
The Novel as a genre through reading of both contemporary and
classic novels selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Grade of
C- or better in Composition II.
UNYP/41308 The Short Story (3)
The short story as genre through reading of both contemporary
and classic stories. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in
Composition II.
UNYP/41358 Shakespeare Our Contemporary (3)
A study of selected, representative plays by William
Shakespeare. Some emphasis on Shakespeare's impact on
stage, films and popular literature. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or
better in Composition II.
UNYP/84371 Russian Literature in English (3)
Selected masterpieces in English translation of Russian literature
to the Revolution of 1917. Authors considered include: Pushkin,
Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Chekhov, and Dostoevsky.
Other Courses Which May Complement the Gen. Ed. Program
UNYP/25100 Computers and Applications (3)
This course will provide students with a broad overview of
computers and their uses. Topics include hardware, software,
and the Internet/World Wide Web. Various applications such as
word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
systems will be discussed.
UNYP/41323
Women in Literature A
Contemporary View (3)
Women's experience viewed through selected literary works
(novels, poems, plays, etc) from past and present. Discussion of
literature as art and as a window on the history of women.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Composition II.
UNYP/90341 Cultural Diversity in U.S. Film (3)
American films will be viewed from social, historical and cultural
perspectives. Films portraying various cultural groups will be
compared and analyzed to reveal changes in 20th century
representations. Current trends will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
Grade of C- or better in Composition II.