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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ARH 416 Modern Art (1)
An examination of the visual arts of Europe and the United States from approximately
1880 through the 1960s. The course considers the leading artists and artistic movements
of this time period, from Post-Impressionism to Pop and Minimalism. In addition, this
course provides an introductory understanding of how these artists both influenced and
were influenced by their social-historical contexts. Focus will be given to painting and
sculpture. Prerequisite: ARH 216.
ARH 417 Contemporary Art (1)
An examination of international trends in the visual arts since the 1960s. New interpretive
methods and current issues and debates surrounding artistic production and reception are
also considered. Prerequisite: ARH 216.
ARH 473 Senior Capstone in Art History (1)
An advanced exploration of an art-historical topic of the student’s choice, and approved
by the instructor. Students will conduct in-depth, directed research culminating in a
substantial paper and public presentation that demonstrate knowledge of art historical
concepts and research methodology. Prerequisites: art history major and senior standing.
Fall.
AS - Astronomy
AS 105 Principles of Astronomy (1)
An introduction to major topics of modern astronomy, focusing on the fundamental
physical principles underlying astronomical phenomena. Topics include the origin,
structure, and evolution of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
AS 301 Introduction to Astrophysics (1)
A survey of the astronomical universe, with emphasis placed on physical principles.
Topics include Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, the Sun, planetary and stellar
atmospheres and interiors, variable stars, stellar clusters and associations, galactic
structure, stellar evolution, and cosmology. Prerequisites: MA 232 and PH 122.
BA - Business Administration
BA 120 Marketing: Maximizing Social and Economic Opportunities (1)
An introduction to the strategic decisions that businesses and individuals make in order to
create and maintain a brand. The primary objective of the course is to develop tools for
competitive brands at the individual and corporate level.
BA 125 Gender, Power, Leadership, and the Workplace (1)
An examination of the role that gender plays in the workplace. This course gives students
an analytic framework with which to understand why gender stereotypes exist