Updated 12/17/14 SUMMER 2015 ICC COURSE OFFERINGS Themes and Perspectives: Identities Theme ANTH 10400 Cultural Anthropology (SO – Social Science) Section 01 Online Course Explores the diversity of the world's societies, including "primitive" hunter-gatherer societies, herding pastoralists, peasant agriculturalists, and industrial peoples in rural and urban places. It emphasizes the role of culture in shaping human adaptations and human actions, and promotes understanding of other cultures. This course examines the way anthropologists do fieldwork, and looks at the contributions anthropology can make to an understanding of modernization, social change, urbanization, race relations, and cross-cultural communication. Reflecting the research experiences of individual professors, different sections of this course emphasize different cultures or regions of the world. 3 credits. BIOL 10700 Human Genetics (SC – Natural Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Heredity in human families and populations; genetic basis of normal and abnormal traits; chromosome behavior and sex determination. Emphasis is placed on the social, ethical, and political issues in genetics. This is a general education course intended for non-science majors. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. CNPH 21400 Hollywood and American Film (CA – Creative Arts; HM – Humanities) Section 01 Online Course The focus is on the historical, economic, and social formations in the evolution of a wide range of American cinemas, including Hollywood, independent work, documentary, experimental, and hybrid forms. A survey and analysis of films of representative American directors, styles, and genres will be conducted. 4 credits. CMST 12000 Communication, Culture, & Rhetoric (HM – Humanities) Section 01 Online Course Introduction to fundamentals of rhetorical theory and rhetorical approaches to the study of communication. Emphasis is placed on the discovery and critical analysis of the rhetorical impulse in a variety of forms of persuasion. Includes a basic survey of rhetorical forms such as speeches, essays, advertising, films, and television. 3 credits. ENGL 11300 Introduction to Poetry (HM – Humanities) Section 01 10:15-12:15 MTWR Critical discussion of poetry, covering a broad range of forms and techniques, with an emphasis placed on class participation. Recommended for beginning English majors. 3 credits. GERM 10200 Elementary German II (HM – Humanities) Section 01 9:00-11:00 MTWR Continuation of GERM 10100. Limited to students who have successfully completed GERM 10100 with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. Prerequisites: GERM 10100, or equivalent. 3 credits. Page 1 Updated 12/17/14 HLTH 11300 Personal Health (SC – Natural Sciences; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Designed to provide expert knowledge about health and health care that is available to the individual. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion in areas that concern students such as exercise, stress, nutrition, weight management, contraception, intimate relationships, HIV infection, drugs, and alcohol. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing. 3 credits. HLTH 22800 Human Sexuality (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Promotes a critical perspective of contemporary issues associated with human sexuality. The importance of healthy behavioral practices and responsible decision making concerning sexuality is emphasized. Content areas include contraception and birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted infections, gender and gender roles, ethnicity and sexuality, sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual response, sexual expression, sexual orientation, relationships, and sexuality over the life span. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. SOCI 21300 Sociology of Sexualities (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Examination of how sexuality is defined in our society, stressing that it is cultural as well as biological and often defined in oppressive ways. Students investigate how the intersection of gender with capitalism, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation has a strong impact on the definition of sexuality. This course counts toward the individuals, culture, and society core area requirement for sociology majors and minors. Prerequisites: One course in the social sciences or sophomore standing. 3 credits. Themes and Perspectives: Inquiry, Imagination, and Innovation Theme ANTH 11500 Box Office Archaeology: Movies, Mummies, and the Real Indiana Jones (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 9:00-12:30 MTWRF Consideration of archaeology and archaeologists as represented in films. Focuses on how archaeology is portrayed in visual media through time, and how media have affected archaeology, the human past, and popular culture. Compares romanticized images of archaeology with scientific realities, with an emphasis on exploring the nature of archaeological data, theory, field methods and analytical techniques. 3 credits. BIOL 10700 Human Genetics (SC – Natural Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Heredity in human families and populations; genetic basis of normal and abnormal traits; chromosome behavior and sex determination. Emphasis is placed on the social, ethical, and political issues in genetics. This is a general education course intended for non-science majors. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. ENGL 11300 Introduction to Poetry (HM – Humanities) Section 01 10:15-12:15 MTWR Critical discussion of poetry, covering a broad range of forms and techniques, with an emphasis placed on class participation. Recommended for beginning English majors. 3 credits. Page 2 Updated 12/17/14 Themes and Perspectives: Mind, Body, Spirit HLTH 11300 Personal Health (SC – Natural Sciences; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Designed to provide expert knowledge about health and health care that is available to the individual. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion in areas that concern students such as exercise, stress, nutrition, weight management, contraception, intimate relationships, HIV infection, drugs, and alcohol. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing. 3 credits. HLTH 22700 Stress: Its Nature and Management (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Overview of the nature and physiology of stress and techniques used to manage stress. Topics include stress physiology, social engineering, cognitive restructuring, conflict resolution, time management, self-help techniques, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation techniques such as meditation, progressive relaxation, and autogenic training. Prerequisites: Any level-1 psychology course or one HLTH course. 3 credits. HLTH 22800 Human Sexuality (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Promotes a critical perspective of contemporary issues associated with human sexuality. The importance of healthy behavioral practices and responsible decision making concerning sexuality is emphasized. Content areas include contraception and birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted infections, gender and gender roles, ethnicity and sexuality, sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual response, sexual expression, sexual orientation, relationships, and sexuality over the life span. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. RLST 10500 Introduction to World Religions: Western and Modern (HM - Humanities) Section 01 Online Course Examines methods in the study of religion and the meaning of ritual, myth, and symbols as applied to Native American and other indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other Asian traditions. Compares ideas of divinity, methods of liberation, life after death, attitudes toward nature, ways of living in society, and world views. 3 credits. Themes and Perspectives: Power & Justice Theme ANTH 14500 Service Learning in Native America (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 12:30-5:00 MTWRF Field-based introduction to the history, struggles, and contemporary efforts at revitalization of Native American communities, with a focus on contributing and giving back to local Native cultures. Reading combined with hands-on activities and field experiences in the homeland of Native Americans. 3 credits. HLTH 11000 War, Hunger, and Genocide: An International Health Perspective (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course An investigation of the cost -- human and economic -- of organized violence, including genocide, Page 3 Updated 12/17/14 and the efforts being made to ameliorate or eliminate the devastation. Particular emphasis is placed on the role that can be played by health care professionals who believe that war may be a preventable phenomenon that can be eradicated by traditional public health methods that have triumphed over other major health problems in the past. 3 credits. LNGS 19404 Transgressions in French & Francophone Literature in Translation (HM – Humanities) Section 01 Online Course Examines social, legal, moral, and sexual transgressions in works of fiction from Medieval to contemporary literature from France and the Francophone world. Course taught in English. 3 credits. POLT 10100 U.S. Politics (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Institutions, processes, and cultural roots of U.S. politics. Complex interrelationships among a highly specific set of political-economic institutions that have evolved to reflect the conditions of U.S. society: Congress, the presidency, bureaucracy, judiciary, parties, interest groups, media, and the electoral process. This course or its equivalent is required of all majors. 3 credits. POLT 12800 Understanding International Relations (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Provides students with different theoretical perspectives on understanding the international system from a social science perspective. Critically examines a range of issues in international relations, including military, economic and cultural issues. Counts as a Comparative & International Studies course for politics majors and international politics minors. 3 credits POLT 14200 Ideas and Ideologies (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 8:30-12:30 MTWRF Exploration of the philosophical and ideological roots of political life and political inquiry. Concepts such as authority, legitimacy, freedom, and justice are studied, as well as the ideologies of liberation, conservatism, communism, nationalism, and democracy. Analysis of the intellectual wellsprings of modern social and political sciences. Counts as a political theory course for politics majors. 3 credits. SOCI 10100 Introduction to Sociology (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Basic scientific concepts related to social systems, recurring social processes, cultural factors, and social factors in the development of personality. Also offered through the London Center. 3 credits. Themes and Perspectives: Quest for a Sustainable Future BIOL 10600 Plants, People, and Food Production (SC – Natural Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Major emphasis is placed on the structure and function of plants; the use of plants in food production; the structure of agricultural technology; the relationship between world food supply and the population problem; scientific, social, and economic aspects of food production. This is a general education course intended for non-science majors. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. Page 4 Updated 12/17/14 HLTH 11000 War, Hunger, and Genocide: An International Health Perspective (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course An investigation of the cost -- human and economic -- of organized violence, including genocide, and the efforts being made to ameliorate or eliminate the devastation. Particular emphasis is placed on the role that can be played by health care professionals who believe that war may be a preventable phenomenon that can be eradicated by traditional public health methods that have triumphed over other major health problems in the past. 3 credits. HLTH 21400 Sustainable Living: A Holistic Approach to Health (SC – Natural Sciences; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course This liberal arts course on holistic health focuses on the environmental sustainability approaches with multi-disciplinary perspectives involved in sustainability and its relation to human health. Personal, social, economic, and environmental aspects of making sustainable choices in everyday life will be explored based on the data-based inquiry. The principles and practices of behavior change and pedagogies ingrained in theory and models regarding sustainability will be explored. The methods used to assess and evaluate the consequences of consumption (besides food) and lifestyle decisions will be discussed. Students will work individually and in groups by using experiential learning approaches to examine how to make sustainable choices, exercise personal accountability, and promote health. 3 credits PHIL 25000 Environmental Ethics (HM – Humanities) Section 01 Online Course A critical examination of various moral problems raised when considering environmental issues. Questions regarding the moral status of animals, future generations, and the environment as a whole are explored. Also taken up are the moral aspects of famine relief, population control, and resource use. These issues and others generate challenging and fundamental questions of moral philosophy: What is the basis of obligation? Do animals have rights? What does it mean to say something is intrinsically valuable? Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. Themes and Perspectives: World of Systems Theme ANTH 10400 Cultural Anthropology (SO – Social Science) Section 02 Online Course Explores the diversity of the world's societies, including "primitive" hunter-gatherer societies, herding pastoralists, peasant agriculturalists, and industrial peoples in rural and urban places. It emphasizes the role of culture in shaping human adaptations and human actions, and promotes understanding of other cultures. This course examines the way anthropologists do fieldwork, and looks at the contributions anthropology can make to an understanding of modernization, social change, urbanization, race relations, and crosscultural communication. Reflecting the research experiences of individual professors, different sections of this course emphasize different cultures or regions of the world. 3 credits. Page 5 Updated 12/17/14 BIOL 10600 Plants, People, and Food Production (SC – Natural Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Major emphasis is placed on the structure and function of plants; the use of plants in food production; the structure of agricultural technology; the relationship between world food supply and the population problem; scientific, social, and economic aspects of food production. This is a general education course intended for non-science majors. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits BIOL 19704 Island Biology (SC – Natural Sciences) Section 01 Online Course An introduction to the biology of islands and the impacts of human activity on island ecosystems. Focuses on flora and fauna of islands and considers evolution on islands, island endemics, adaptive radiation, as well as the impacts of human activities including climate change, introduced species, and tourism. This is a general education course intended for non-science majors; students who have taken ICSM 10563 “Island Life” cannot also take this course for credit. 3 credits. CNPH 21400 Hollywood and American Film (CA – Creative Arts; HM – Humanities) Section 01 Online Course The focus is on the historical, economic, and social formations in the evolution of a wide range of American cinemas, including Hollywood, independent work, documentary, experimental, and hybrid forms. A survey and analysis of films of representative American directors, styles, and genres will be conducted. 4 credits. HLTH 20500 Critical Health Issues (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Examination of the health workforce, medical education, medical specialization, the rising cost of care, voluntary and governmental health insurance, health care delivery systems, and health care for the poor. 3 credits. POLT 10100 U.S. Politics (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Institutions, processes, and cultural roots of U.S. politics. Complex interrelationships among a highly specific set of political-economic institutions that have evolved to reflect the conditions of U.S. society: Congress, the presidency, bureaucracy, judiciary, parties, interest groups, media, and the electoral process. This course or its equivalent is required of all majors. 3 credits. POLT 12800 Understanding International Relations (SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 Online Course Provides students with different theoretical perspectives on understanding the international system from a social science perspective. Critically examines a range of issues in international relations, including military, economic and cultural issues. Counts as a Comparative & International Studies course for politics majors and international politics minors. 3 credits POLT 14200 Ideas and Ideologies (HM – Humanities; SO – Social Sciences) Section 01 8:30-12:30 MTWRF Exploration of the philosophical and ideological roots of political life and political inquiry. Concepts such as authority, legitimacy, freedom, and justice are studied, as well as the ideologies of liberation, conservatism, communism, nationalism, and democracy. Analysis of the intellectual wellsprings of modern social and political sciences. Counts as a political theory course for politics majors. 3 credits. Page 6 Updated 12/17/14 Diversity CLTC 10000 Introduction to Culture and Communication (DV – Diversity) Section 01 Online Course Introduction to the interdependent relationship between symbols, rituals, artifacts, and patterns of thought of cultural groups and the communication practices of those groups. Core concepts are demonstrated through an illustrative case focused on a social issue, problem, or other phenomenon. Students are also introduced to resources and basic skills that enhance study in the liberals arts. Not open to seniors except by permission of instructor. 3 credits. CSCR 25000 Hip-Hop Cultures (DV – Diversity) Section 01 Online Course Examines the historical, political, racial, economic, and social importance of hip-hop as a cultural movement. Particular attention is given to hip-hop's main tenets (writ'ing, b-boy'ing, dj'ing, and mc'ing); the political economy of racialized representations; and the legacy and agency of cultural expressions. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. CSCR 26100 Watching Race in American Media (DV – Diversity) Section 01 Online Course Explores how representations of racial and ethnic identities in U.S. film, television, and music influence the construction of political, racial, and gender identities nationally. Investigates how cultural representations of race, ethnicity, and gender are central to the development of U.S. mass culture and consumerism, nationalism, citizenship, and social movements. Particular attention is given to the role of black and Latino/a culture and music in developing strategies of resistance to oppression. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. EDUC 234000 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (DV – Diversity) Section 01 8:30-1:30 MTWRF Required for all students in teacher certification programs, but open to other students as well. Combines historical, philosophical, sociological, and anthropological perspectives to investigate contemporary social and cultural issues in education and teaching. Provides preparation for critically reflective decision making and for working effectively with diverse students and communities. Topics include equal educational opportunity; the financing of U.S. schools; tracking/ability grouping; the sociocultural dynamics of teaching and learning; multicultural education; social class issues; gender bias and equity; the experiences of African American, Latino, Asian American, and linguistic minority students in U.S. schools; educating students with disabilities; the role of religion in U.S. schools; issues of sexuality; working with families and communities; developing schools as caring learning communities; effective uses of technology; and recent proposals for school reform. Prerequisites: Three social science or humanities courses. 3 credits. SOCI 21700 Mental Health in Historical and Social Contexts (DV – Diversity) Section 01 9:00-1:00 MTWRF Explores the historical and contemporary contexts of mental health and distress from both sociological and psychological perspectives. Examination of the social construction of mental health through time, and consideration of how social and cultural factors such as race, class, and gender intersect with diagnostic paradigms and clinical treatment models employed by Page 7 Updated 12/17/14 practitioners. Cross listed as PSYC 21700. Students may not receive credit for PSYC 21700 and SOCI 21700. Prerequisite: One 100-level sociology course or PSYC 10300. 3 credits. Quantitative Literacy Note: Be sure that you’ve taken and passed the QL Readiness portion of the math competency exam, available at https://sites.google.com/site/sakaithaca/assessment/mathql ECON 12100 Principles of Macroeconomics (QL – Quantitative Literacy) Section 01 Online Course Introduction to economics as a discipline and as an analytical approach to problem solving. Macroeconomics includes the following topics: production-possibilities frontiers, determination and measurement of national income, business cycles, money and banking, federal reserve system, fiscal and monetary policies, schools of economic thought, business organizations, taxation, social versus private goods, price levels, and applications to current economic problems. 3 credits. ECON 12200 Principles of Microeconomics (QL – Quantitative Literacy) Section 01 Online Course Introduction to microeconomics, with topics such as determination of price by supply and demand, theory of consumer demand and utility, analysis of costs and supply, market structures and industry organization including monopoly, distribution of income, pricing of productive resources (wages, interest, profits, and rents), international economics, comparative economic systems, and applications to current economic problems. 3 credits. EXSS 37500 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences (QL – Quantitative Literacy) Section 01 Online Course Examination of the investigative methods used in exercise and sport sciences research. Design of experiments and application of statistical techniques for several types of research are explored. Includes proposal preparation for an original research project. Prerequisites: COMP 11000; MATH 14400, MATH 14500, MATH 15500, or PSYC 20700; passing score on math competency exam; junior standing. 3 credits. PSYC 20700 Statistics in Psychology (QL – Quantitative Literacy) Section 01 Online Course Section 02 Online Course Introduction to the computation and interpretation of the basic descriptive and inferential statistics used in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data using statistical software (SPSS). Prerequisites: Math group 1, 2, or 3; PSYC 10300, PSYC 10400, or PSYC 11300. 4 credits. Writing Intensive EXSS 37500 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences (WI – Writing Intensive) Section 01 Online Course Examination of the investigative methods used in exercise and sport sciences research. Design of experiments and application of statistical techniques for several types of research are explored. Includes proposal preparation for an original research project. Prerequisites: COMP 11000; MATH 14400, MATH 14500, MATH 15500, or PSYC 20700; passing score on math competency exam; junior standing. 3 credits. Page 8 Updated 12/17/14 WRTG 21100 Writing for the Workplace (WI – Writing Intensive) Section 01 Online Course Basic on-the-job writing necessary to join, manage, and promote any organization, whether profit or nonprofit. Focus is primarily on short forms: résumés, memos, business letters, summaries, brochures, newsletters, press releases, informal proposals, and reports. Course also explores how various social, economic, and ethical issues affect workplace writing. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; any level-1 composition course from WRTG 10600 through WRTG 16500. 3 credits. Page 9