COURSE NOTATION INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING 010
52:010:101 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (R) (3) An introduction to accounting theory and practice and its function as the
communications medium of the modern business information system. Prerequisite: No math deficiency.
52:010:202 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (R) (3) The management uses of accounting data for planning, control, and decision making
emphasized in the study of cost accounting, budgeting, and internal reporting procedures. Prerequisite: 52:010:101.
ANTHROPOLOGY 070
50:070:211 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) The study of human evolution and living populations today. Reading the fossil records; man's
primate heritage; culture and biological evolution; heredity and environment in human development; race differences; race, language,
and culture; current trends in human evolution.
50:070:213 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (G) (R) (3) Introduces the student to the study of culture. Topics include the nature and
diversity of culture among different peoples; the fieldwork process; cultural change; political, economic, and social organizations;
worldview and values; socialization; social and religious movements; and applications of anthropology to the contemporary world.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 135
52:135:101 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (3)
Business Essentials is a first-year business course designed to provide a broad perspective on how business operates and fits into the
fabric of society. Includes academically rigorous material in the areas of financial analysis, economics, marketing, law, and leadership.
Also builds skills in writing, speaking, and critical thinking. Strategies for success in college as well as professional success are discussed,
including the role of interpersonal skills and manners.
Restricted to pre-business (006) majors with special permission from academic services.
52:135:201 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMPUTING (R) (3)Introduction to computers and information technology, with an emphasis on
personal computers and their applications. Understanding of and hands-on experience with application software including word
processors, spreadsheets, database systems, electronic mail, and web browsers. Introductory problem solving and computer
programming. Prerequisite: No math deficiency.
CHEMISTRY 160
50:160:101 CONSUMER CHEMISTRY (R) (3)* Introduces areas of chemistry that are encountered in everyday living. Typical topics include
nuclear chemistry, power plants, nuclear waste, radiation therapy, food chemistry, additives, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, fermentation,
consumer products, soaps, toothpaste, detergents, drugs, and pharmaceuticals from aspirin to vitamins. For non-science majors.
BIOLOGY 120
50:120:105 THE FACTS OF LIFE (R) (3) Introduction (without laboratory) to biological principles. Covers basic concepts involved in
understanding the structure, function, and evolution of organisms with an emphasis placed on the application of biological knowledge to
problems of man and society. Topics include human nutrition, disease, reproduction and development, genetic engineering, pollution,
and conservation. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for
non-science majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and for the course sequence 50:120:101,102.
50:120:106 HUMAN REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (R) (3) Topics include the formation of germ cells, chromosomes and sex, anatomy and
physiology of the reproductive system, hormonal control of reproduction, infertility, growth and development, genetic counseling, birth
defects, and sexually transmitted diseases. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college's
natural sciences requirement for non-science majors.
COMPUTER SCIENCE 198
50:198:100 A TOUR THROUGH COMPUTER SCIENCE (3) A broad overview of the field designed to provide students with an appreciation for and
an understanding of the history of computing, basic concepts in logic, algorithmic problem solving, computer systems architecture,
programming, operating systems, networks, and the World Wide Web. No background in computer science is assumed. This course is
intended for majors as well as non-majors. Prerequisite: 50:640:042 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test.

50:198:111 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS (R) (3) Fundamental concepts of structured programming and algorithmic problem solving:
primitive data types, control structures, functions and parameter passing, top-down design, arrays, files, and the mechanics of compiling,
running, testing, and debugging programs. These concepts will be taught using a high-level language such as C/C++ or Java.
Corequisites: 50:640:121, 129, or 130 and 50:198:112.
50:198:112 SOFTWARE LABORATORY I (R) (1) Formal laboratory that provides practice in designing and testing computer programs based
closely on lecture material presented in 50:198:111. Also provides a quick introduction to the Unix operating system including the Unix
shell, the file system, and programming tools such as editors, compilers, debuggers, libraries, and other utilities.
Corequisite: 50:198:111.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE 202
50:202:201 CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY (R) (3) American crime and criminal justice agencies, i.e., police, courts, and correctional
agencies. Emphasis on criminal justice as a system and the processing of persons accused of a crime from the point of arrest to postconviction and release.
ECONOMICS 220
50:220:102 MICROECONOMIC PRINCIPLES (R) (3) Economic systems; supply, demand, and role of the market; consumer behavior and utility;
firm behavior, cost, and profit; competitive and monopolistic markets for products and inputs; government regulation of markets.
Formerly 50:220:105.
50:220:103 MACROECONOMIC PRINCIPLES (R) (3) National income and how it is determined; consumption, investment, and government
spending; the monetary system; control of inflation and unemployment; international exchange; alternative economic systems. Formerly
50:220:106.
ENGLISH LITERATURE 350
50:350:098 BASIC WRITING NON-NATIVE (NC) A beginning-intermediate level course covering the sound system, grammatical structures, and
vocabulary of English, with special attention to problems in writing.
50:350:099 BASIC READING AND WRITING SKILLS (R) (NC)
Provides training in critical reading and writing. Students will study the structure and presentation of ideas, practice analyzing texts and
developing logical arguments about them, and author clear and coherent sentences, paragraphs, and short academic essays.
Load equivalent to a 3-credit course.
50:350:100 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I NON-NATIVE (3) Instruction and practice in writing English prose, including a documented research
paper. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student for 50:350:102.
50:350:101-102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I,II (R) (3,3) Instruction and practice in writing expository prose, including a documented research
report. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test or successful completion of 50:350:099.
ART 080 & ART HISTORY 082
50:080:101 INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO ART (R) (3) Art majors may not take for credit. Introduction to concepts and processes of making art.
Studio projects complemented by lectures and discussions on ways of looking at art, both past and present. Emphasis on the
development of each student's creative capacities and awareness.
50:080:102 VISUAL FUNDAMENTALS (R) (3) An expansive exploration of traditional and contemporary two-dimensional design concepts
integrated with discussions and studio work that emphasize the formal elements of design along with issues of identity, culture,
collaborative experience, and exposure to metaphor and symbol. Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.
50:080:213 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3) Introduction to the use of the computer as a tool for art and design used in the graphic
arts and communication industries. Fundamentals of the Macintosh environment and system commands. Illustration, two-dimensional
paint, and object-oriented programs. Hands-on experience with the Macintosh computer, laser scanners, and printers. Methods for
developing graphic presentations and intangibles that provide originality and variety in a creative field.

50:080:226 INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPTUAL ART MAKING (3) An introduction to conceptual strategies that can be utilized to make art.
Traditional and nontraditional media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as time, chance, risk, identity, context,
process, generative art, and performance. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical
significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art making to take this class.
*50:082:101,102 INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY I,II (G) (R) (3,3) A chronological survey of the visual arts as an expression of the mind and
culture of Western civilization. First semester: prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and medieval art and architecture.
Second semester: early Renaissance through the 20th century.
MUSIC 700
50:700:125 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY (3) An introduction to the elements of tonal music. Provides students with an understanding of
rhythm, pitch, keyboard, scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads. Intended primarily for non-majors and minors.
50:700:202 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (G) (3) An approach toward music appreciation that emphasizes the cultural influences that have
determined the varied musical languages throughout the world. No previous musical experience necessary.
50:700:203 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC (G) (3) A course designed to develop basic concepts and listening perception of music in nonWestern cultures. This includes the elements, forms, and styles of Polynesia, East Asia, India, Latin America, and more. No previous
musical experience necessary.
MUSIC 701
50:701:140 RUTGERS CHOIR (3) Study and performance of choral masterworks.
May be repeated for credit. The ability to match pitch is required.
THEATER ARTS 965
50:965:101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (G) (3)
An introduction to the collaborative process of creating theater by examining the roles of the producer, playwright, director, actor, and
designer, and how aesthetic choices are made based on analysis and interpretation of play texts.
50:965:123 VOICE FOR THE STAGE (3)
Training and development of the actor's voice to develop optimal pitch, vocal range, improved articulation, and the ability to use the
voice as an instrument.
50:965:124 MOVEMENT FOR THE STAGE (3)
Training and development of the actor's body to develop optimal range of movement and creative potential for the actor. Elements of
dance: use of time, space, and imagination will play a vital role in our view of movement theater. Designed to free the body from its
pedestrian constraints.
50:965:202 PLAY READING AND ANALYSIS (3)
The fundamentals of script analysis as it relates to the work of the director, the actor, and the designer.
50:965:241 STAGECRAFT (3) An introduction to the behind-the-scenes elements of a theater production developed through theory and
stage crew experiences. Subjects covered may include scenery construction and painting, drafting, sound, digital electronics, stage
management, and production organization.
FRENCH 420
50:420:101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (R) (4) Lays a foundation for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the language. Lab attendance
required. For students with no knowledge of French or with no more than two years of high school French. Entering students with
previous French study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with three or more years of French in high
school may not take 50:420:101 for credit.
50:420:102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (R) (4) Continuation of 50:420:101. Prerequisite: 50:420:101 or equivalent. Lab attendance required. For
students with little knowledge of French or with no more than three years of high school French. Entering students will be placed
according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with more than four years of French in high school may not take 50:420:102 for
credit.

50:420:108 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (R) (3) Lays a foundation for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the language. Lab attendance
recommended. For students with no knowledge of French or with no more than two years of high school French. Entering students with
previous French study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with three or more years of French in high
school may not take 50:420:108 for credit. This course is available only at night.
50:420:109 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (R) (3) Continuation of 50:420:10. Prerequisite: 50:420:108 or equivalent. Lab attendance
recommended. For students with little knowledge of French or with no more than three years of high school French. Entering students
will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with more than three years of French in high school may not
take 50:420:109 for credit. Note that 50:420:109 (102 for day students) is the minimum level for fulfilling the college general degree
requirement in foreign languages.
50:420:131 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (G) (R) (3) Completes the study of basic French grammar. Provides an introduction to reading short prose
texts, with practice in speaking and writing. Prerequisite: 50:420:102 or 109 or equivalent; or sufficient score on proficiency
examination. Lab attendance required.
GERMAN 470
50:470:101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I (R) (4) Training in pronunciation, grammar, composition, conversation, and in the reading of simple texts.
Two lab periods per week required. For students with no knowledge of German or with usually no more than two years of high school
German. Entering students with previous German study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with
three or more years of German in high school may not take 50:470:101 for credit.
50:470:102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN II (R) (4) Continuation of 50:470:101. Prerequisite: 50:470:101 or equivalent. For students with little
knowledge of German or with usually no more than three years of high school German. Entering students will be placed according to
the results of a proficiency exam. Students with more than four years of German in high school may not take 50:470:102 for credit.
Note that 50:470:102 is the minimum level for fulfilling the college general degree requirement in foreign languages.
50:470:131 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I (G) (3) Practice in writing and speaking German, a review of grammar, and a study of significant texts.
Prerequisite: 50:470:102 or equivalent or sufficient score on proficiency examination.
ITALIAN 560
50:560:101,102 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN (4,4) Training lays a foundation for speaking, writing, understanding, and reading the language. For
students with no knowledge of Italian or with no more than two years of high school Italian. Two hours of lab attendance per week
required.
50:560:131,132 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I,II (4,4) Further practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Italian. A review of grammar
and study of significant texts. Prerequisite: 50:560:102 or equivalent. Two hours of lab attendance per week required.
SPANISH 940
50:940:101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (R) (4) Training designed to lay a foundation for speaking, writing, reading, and understanding the
language. Two hours of lab attendance per week required. For students with no knowledge of Spanish or with no more than two years
of high school Spanish. Entering students with previous Spanish study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam.
Students with three or more years of Spanish in high school may not take 50:940:101 for credit.
50:940:102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (R) (4) Continuation of 50:940:101. Prerequisite: 50:940:101 or equivalent. Two hours of lab attendance
per week required. For students with little knowledge of Spanish or with no more than three years of high school Spanish. Entering
students will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with four or more years of Spanish in high school may
not take 50:940:102 for credit. Note that 50:940:102 (104 for evening students) is the minimum level for fulfilling the college general
degree requirement in foreign languages.
50:940:103 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (R) (3) Training designed to lay a foundation for speaking, writing, reading, and understanding the
language. Lab attendance expected. For students with no knowledge of Spanish or with no more than two years of high school Spanish.
Entering students with previous Spanish study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with three or
more years of Spanish in high school may not take 50:940:103 for credit. This course is available only at night.

50:940:104 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (R) (3) Continuation of 50:940:103. Prerequisite: 50:940:103 or equivalent. Lab attendance expected.
For students with little knowledge of Spanish or with no more than three years of high school Spanish. Entering students will be placed
according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with four or more years of Spanish in high school may not take 50:940:104 for
credit. This course is available only at night.
50:940:121 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (G) (R) (4) Oral and written practice, emphasizing grammar review, and reading of selected materials.
Prerequisite: 50:940:102 or 104 or equivalent, or sufficient score on proficiency examination. Lab attendance required.
50:940:151 CIVILIZATION OF SPANISH PEOPLES (G) (3) A study of the principal characteristics of Spain or Spanish-American countries as
manifested in their history, literature, arts, and daily life. This course, given in English, may be used for the college's global requirement,
but not for Spanish major or minor requirements.
GEOLOGY 460
50:460:101 INTRODUCTION TO THE EARTH (R) (3) A one-semester (non-laboratory) description of the earth; processes that affect its
composition and architecture; the interaction of solid earth, atmosphere, and oceans. Several field trips may be scheduled.
50:460:121 PLANET EARTH I (R) (3) A study of the rocks and minerals that make up the earth and the internal and surface processes that
produce our planet's major features. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs.; may include one or two Saturday field trips.
MATHEMATICS 640
50:640:041 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (NC) The system of integers, exponentiation, graphing, solution of equations, and basic notions of
geometry. For students who do not have the usual background in mathematics for college admission.
50:640:042 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (NC)Study of algebraic operations on polynomials, integral and rational exponents, linear and quadratic
equations, systems of equations, and the function concept. Prerequisite: 50:640:041 or placement by basic skills test.
50:640:113 PRE-CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, AND BIOLOGY (R) (3)A study of real numbers with regard to algebraic operations and order
properties. Introduction to complex numbers and logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisite: 50:640:042 or appropriate score
on the mathematics placement examination. Credit not given for both this course and 50:640:115. A non-required preparatory course
for those students who must take 50:640:130.
50:640:121 UNIFIED CALCULUS I (R) (4)An introduction to analytic geometry, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions,
applications of differentiation, and a brief introduction to integration. Prerequisite: 50:640:115 or appropriate score on the mathematics
placement examination. Students who plan to take more than one semester of calculus should follow the sequence 50:640:121-122.
Credit will not, in general, be given for more than one of the courses 50:640:116, 121, or 130.
50:640:130 CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, AND LIFE SCIENCES (R) (3)A one-semester survey of the elements of calculus with emphasis on
applications in business, economics, and life sciences. Topics covered are basic algebra, derivatives, maximum/minimum problems,
integration, and partial differentiation. Prerequisite: 50:640:113 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement examination.
Students who plan to take more than one semester of calculus should follow the sequence 50:640:121-122. Credit will not, in general,
be given for more than one of the courses 50:640:116, 121, or 130.
STATISTICS 960
50:960:183 ELEMENTARY APPLIED STATISTICS (R) (3)Frequency distribution, graphical representations, measures of central tendency and
variability, elements of probability, the normal curve and its applications, sample versus population, estimating and testing hypotheses,
regression and correlation analysis, nonparametric tests. Emphasis on applications. No prerequisite beyond the usual three years of high
school mathematics. Credit will not be given for both this course and 50:830:215.
50:960:283 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS I (R) (3) Elementary course in the principles and methods of statistics. Topics include measures of
central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, random variables and probability distribution, binomial and normal distributions,
central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and testing of hypotheses on mean(s) and proportion(s). Prerequisite: 50:640:121 or 130.
Intended primarily for business majors and information systems/computer science majors.

PHILOSOPHY 730
50:730:111 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (R) (3)An exploration of philosophical problems, such as truth, justice,
mind, and person, with a view to surveying the field and locating such particular philosophical specialties
within it as logic, ethics, and metaphysics
50:730:181 PROBLEMS OF IDENTITY (R) (3) This introductory course is concerned with questions about personal identity and the self ("What
am I?" "Who am I?"). Topics and readings will be selected from among several areas of philosophy, such as metaphysics, philosophy of
mind, social and political philosophy, and aesthetics.
RELIGION 840
50:840:103 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (G) (R) (3)A general introduction to the basic religious concerns of humanity and the ways in
which religions have developed in Eastern and Western history, giving intellectual, moral, and institutional expression to the meaning of
human existence.
50:840:108 INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE (3)A study of the ways that religion may or may not have significance for
our world today, examining issues such as the meaning of religious experience, evil and goodness, the purposes of ritual, roles of religion
in society and culture, the impact of science and technology on religion, and issues in ethics.
50:840:110 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (3)Historical and literary exploration of portions of the Tanakh (Old Testament) and New Testament
that have had the most lasting influence on Western culture. Focus on the meaning of key terms like covenant and evil, biblical
authorship, and different ways the text may be interpreted today.
50:840:211 EASTERN RELIGIONS (G) (3) A historical and comparative study of the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and
Shinto and their expressions in the cultures of India, China, and Japan.
50:840:212 JEWS, CHRISTIANS, AND MUSLIMS (G) (3) The historical development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from the earliest roots in
the myths and rituals of the ancient world to their modern forms. The interaction between each tradition and the cultural context in
which it emerges and develops. The popular expression of each religion's beliefs in its holidays, rituals, and legends.
50:840:213 MYTH AND SYMBOL (G) (3) Comparative studies of the creation myths and hero myths of selected Eastern, Middle Eastern,
European, Native American, and African cultures. Attention given to the religious worldview, the psychological and social implications,
and the symbolic forms of expression of each. Various methodologies for the study of myth investigated. Formerly: 50:840:325.
50:840:216 AFRICAN-AMERICAN RELIGION (D) (3) The effects of American enslavement on the religious and social institutions of the African
people and the development of religious beliefs and institutions within the black community in the United States. The relationship
between the black and white religious institutions and the role of religion in the development of black political consciousness.
50:840:225 RELIGION IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (D) (3) An investigation of some of the major religious issues which have emerged in recent
years in American culture. Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and black representatives studied; the influence of Eastern religions and extra
denominational manifestations of religious concern examined. Formerly: 50:840:307.
50:840:230 CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS THOUGHT (3)Major trends in current Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant theology as related to
developments in modern thought. Questions of God's existence, evil, morality, and meaning. Formerly: 50:840:312.

PHYSICS 750
50:750:103 IS THE UNIVERSE ELEGANT? (R) (3) Illustrations from areas such as sports, music, and archaeology used to show the physicist's way
of looking at things. The major principles of physics applied in a descriptive way to the understanding of societal problems such as the
"energy crisis." Recent discoveries in the different areas of physics, including particle physics and astrophysics, discussed. No
prerequisite. Designed for non-science majors.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 790
50:790:101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS (R) (3) General introduction to major concepts, issues, and theoretical approaches to the study of
politics. For students beginning a political science major and for students with other majors interested in a course in politics.
50:790:102 POLITICAL ISSUES (R) (3) Focuses on major, contemporary political issues.

50:790:103 BASIC URBAN ISSUES (3) The identification of, study of, and governmental response to selected urban problems. Liberal,
conservative, and radical views.
50:790:205 AMERICAN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (R) (3) Examination of the crucial role of state governments and their subdivisions in
the American federal system. Conditions for responsive, effective government.
50:790:210 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (G) (3) Introduction to major types of political systems in today's world. Explores
contemporary issues, such as political stability and responsiveness, democratization, political and economic development, minority
rights, and transnational integration.
50:790:211 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICS (G) (3) Basic concepts underlying theories of international relations (such as national
power, balance of power, deterrence, and war and peace); forces shaping international relations (such as nationalism and ideology,
including democratic and communist); national as well as international instruments or institutions through which international relations
are conducted (such as foreign policy, international law, and international organization).
50:790:215 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POLITICS (R) (3)A comprehensive survey of American national government; its institutions, functions,
and processes, including constitutionalism, federalism, elections, pressure politics, social and economic policies, and national security.
50:790:242 URBAN SOCIAL ECOLOGY (D) (3) Seeks new solutions to urban problems by redefining them in terms of local, regional, national,
and global systems. Problems to be addressed may include exclusionary zoning, inner-city education, urban housing, urban economic
development, and crime.
PSYCHOLOGY 830
50:830:101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (R) (3)Introduction to the methods, theories, facts, and basic principles in
the major fields of psychology, including biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, cognitive processes, life span
development, personality, social psychology, psychological testing, and clinical diagnosis and treatment. Participation in research or
completion of an approved, appropriate alternative activity required.
50:830:135 INTRODUCTORY SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (R) (3) A survey of psychological theory and research about individuals as they influence and
are influenced by other people. Topics include: social perception and judgment, attitudes and behavior, persuasion, group influence, and
social relations. Attention is given to applications in real-world settings, such as business and law. Credit not given for both this course
and 50:830:335. Not recommended for psychology majors.
GENERAL SCIENCE 890
50:890:101-102 PRINCIPLES OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES (3,3)A critical study of selected basic principles of astronomy, physics, and chemistry.
The approach is quantitative, and the solution of numerical problems is an essential part of the course. Stresses understanding as
opposed to mere memorization. Prerequisite: 50:640:041, 042, or equivalent.
URBAN STUDIES AND METROPOLITAN PLANNING 975
50:975:101 INDIVIDUAL TUTORING (3) To enable students to produce effective academic writing and achieve a basic understanding of urban
studies.
50:975:102 APPROACHES TO URBAN STUDIES (R) (3) An introduction to basic approaches to the study, analysis, and resolution of urban
problems, which are explored in their social, economic, political, and physical contexts.
50:975:103 URBAN AND REGIONAL ECOLOGICAL PLANNING (3) The network of interdependency and interaction between the human-made and
the natural environments. The role of ecological planning in controlled growth and protecting the environment.
50:975:104 POWER AND DECISION MAKING IN URBAN COMMUNITIES (R) (3) Examines the decision-making process in the urban community; the
dynamics of the group; formal and informal power structures in the urban community; and their influence on the decision-making
process.
50:975:105 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRACTICAL PLANNING (BA 1-6) Special topics in practical planning. Examples include preparation for taking and
passing certification tests in planning, real estate, or economic development.

50:975:204 POVERTY AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (R) (D) (3) Problems of urban poverty in the context of income insufficiency and
inequality in the American socioeconomic system. Factors contributing to urban poverty are population growth, technological change,
racism, migration patterns, and sub-cultural conflicts. Lifestyles of the urban poor. Institutional structures that handicap or aid the poor
in escaping the poverty trap. The needs of the urban poor are considered in relation to present programs for eliminating poverty.
Existing but unmet needs identified and possible solutions explored.
50:975:219 HISTORY OF THE GHETTO AND AMERICAN SLUMS (R) (D) (3) The historical development, characteristics, and functioning of ghettos
and slums in America. Social organization in slum areas: formal and informal social controls; historical and contemporary theories of
slums and ghettos. Why the ghetto persists.
50:975:220 CIVIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (3) Provides students with "hands-on" experience in voluntary community service.
WOMEN STUDIES
50:988:201 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES (D) (3)Introduction to the study of women as a diverse social group with a history, culture,
and experience of their own, and to the study of gender as a category of social, cultural, and economic organization. An interdisciplinary
and cross-cultural approach to incorporating race, class, and ethnicity as well as gender analysis. Emphasis on contemporary issues
pertaining to women, including feminism and antifeminism, work, sexuality, family relations, reproduction, and politics.