Astronomy

Presents a broad view of descriptive astronomy without complex mathematics. Introduces and familiarizes the students with basic astronomical facts and phenomena that one can observe, study and explain using scientific methods. Consists of studying the night sky, using celestial coordinates, understanding the motion of heavenly bodies, familiarizing oneself with the tools of astronomers, reviewing the solar system, understanding what stars are and how they evolve, and getting a general overview of galaxies and the universe.

1012

General Biology

Emphasis on fundamental principles of biology. BIO 1012 can be applied toward fulfillment of the general education requirement in science. BIO 1012 does not satisfy the prerequisite requirements in other courses in biology at the 2000 level or above

2521

The World of Islam

The development of Islam as a religion and a civilization will be traced from its Arabian origins to its present position as the major religion of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Special emphasis will be placed on the Islamic state, Sufi mysticism, the Shariah and the Muslim confrontation with modernization.

1100

Introduction to American Politics

This course is an introduction to basic concepts of government and politics with special reference to the United States, but including comparative material from other systems.

1011

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Cultural anthropology is the study of human beings as creatures and creators of society. This course is an introduction to that study which aims to demonstrate how the basic concepts and techniques developed by cultural anthropologists help us to understand societies of various degrees of complexity, including our own. We will consider topics such as language, kinship, gender, ethnicity, economics, politics, religion, and social change in a broad comparative framework. Major goals are an increased awareness of the social and cultural dimensions of human experience; the diversity and flexibility of human cultures; and processes of intercultural communication and conflict.

2900

Legal Environment of Business

Prerequisite: completion of 27 credit hours. Topics covered include introduction to Business Law; jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution; intentional and unintentional business torts including negligence and strict liability; nature, classification and elements of contracts including offer/ acceptance/ consideration/ contractual capacity and the statute of frauds, the parole evidence rule and contract remedies; agency; sole proprietorships; partnerships; corporate formation; corporate directors, officers and shareholders; and the international legal environment.

1040

Social Problems

Conditions defined by society as social problems, as well as potential solutions, are examined from various sociological perspectives. Emphasis is given to problem issues prevalent in metropolitan settings. Analyses focus on victims and beneficiaries of both problem conditions and alternative solutions.

2520

Middle Eastern Politics

Prerequisite: POLS 1100, 1500 or consent of instructor. Survey of political movement governments, and international conflicts in the Middle East, Islam, Nationalism, Ideologies, and economic systems will be studied.

101

Reading in Arabic Literature

This survey course will include study of a selection of Arabic writings, letters, poems, stories, plays, novels and essays from pre-Islamic to contemporary periods. Selections will be discussed and analyzed. The objective of this course is to cultivate appreciation of Arabic literary heritage and to build awareness of Arabic cultural values, history and society.