Spring 2004 Courses

Pforzheimer Honors College, Pleasantville Campus

LEARNING COMMUNITY: INT 196 REVOLUTIONS IN MODERN FRENCH THOUGHT: PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY PERSPECTIVES, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: W 1:25- 4:30                                                  A. Williams, H. Brown

Course Description: This Learning Community, will examine French philosophy and literature, beginning with the work of thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire who profoundly influenced both the French and American Revolutions, to such 20th century writers as Camus, Sartre, and de Beauvoir. Particular attention will be given to the social and political consequences of the literary and philosophical works. The class will take three field trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, and one more location TBA. The course is taught via video conference: NY and PLV

POL296 TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY: RACE FOR THE PRESIDENCY 2004, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None        

Day: M 10:10-12:10                     G. Julian.

           W 10:10-11:05 Video-conference, C. Malone,  D. Caputo

This course will explore the U.S. Presidential primary election campaigns of major party candidates as they seek the nomination of their parties.  How are the campaigns being waged? What are the strategies for obtaining the required votes to be successful in the nominating conventions? Is the media being “fair” and what is its influence in the process?  Are the appeals to voters through T.V. advertisements, direct mailings, and polling working? Where is the money coming from?  Can we predict the outcome of the elections? These and other topics will be discussed as we engage in the campaign to select the next President of the United States .  This course will be lead by Dr. Christopher Malone in New York and Dr. Gregory Julian in Pleasantville with the added attraction of having President Caputo join us a Professor in several classes using video conferencing.

ART 145 PAINTING I, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: M 1:25 – 4:30                           J. Dickson

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the potentials of Painting as a tool for thinking and observation. We will experiment with diverse materials, techniques, and approaches in an exploration of the process of seeing and recording experience across the continuum from accurate description to emotional expression.

CIS 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, 3 crs

Prerequisite: first-year students only

Day: M 12:20-2:20                                                 P. Mosley

Course description: This is a Web-assisted course that requires attendance on campuses and regular online participation. A student new to online learning at Pace will be required to complete an Online Orientation.  Visit http://online.pace.edu or see page of the Fall 2003 Class Schedule for further information.

CIS 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: R 6:00 – 8:OO                                    A. Stix          

Course description: This is a Web-assisted course that requires attendance on campuses and regular online participation. A student new to online learning at Pace will be required to complete an Online Orientation.  Visit http://online.pace.edu or see page of the Fall 2003 Class Schedule for further information.

CIS 102W SEMINAR: WEB DESIGN FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None, civic engagement course

Day: T 6:00 – 8:40                                                 J. Chang

Course description: The students are introduced to the methods of designing Web sites in a non-profit paradigm and are involved in developing, implementing and enhancing the sites in the field, in teams that include clientele of the agencies.  Students may be involved in designing Web sites for some of the over 300 culturally-based non-profit organizations in New York to support the Nations of New York 2012 Olympic bid. (Please visit the following site: http://www.nyc2012.com/team.sec7.html).  (Note: The course employs classroom and on-line Web components that complement the community service and enhance collaboration of the students and the professor.)

CRJ 296H CONTROVERSIAL CRIMINAL CASES, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: T 12:30-3:30                                                  M. Fitzgerald

Course Description:  This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of current crimes that significantly impact society. Students will analyze the legal, sociological, political, and constitutional ramifications of cases such as those involving O.J. Simpson, Michael Skakel, JonBenet Ramsey, and Timothy McVeigh.

LIT 211 WORLD LITERATURE I: ANTIQUITY TO THE MIDDLE AGES , 3 crs

Prerequisite: Honors ENG 120 (Formally ENG 101)

Day: W 1:25 –3:25

            F 1:25 – 2:20                                  D. Bender

Course Description: This course will study ancient and medieval works of literature using the "Reacting Method" which recreates realities within the literature through group and individual enactments. The Reacting Method will supplement the traditional study and discussion approach

HIS 296 TOPIC: CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION, AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: M 4:00 - 5:20                                            

           W 4:00 – 5:20                                 H. Weishaus                         

Course Description: This course is a study of the nature of conflict and the various attempts at the resolution of conflicts on the national and international level. Select global problems, which continue to have a significant impact upon humanity, will be considered.

MAR 250 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING , 3crs

Prerequisite: Upper Sophomore standing

Day: M 10:10-12:10

W 11:15-12:10                                 K. Winsted

MGT 355 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

Prerequisite: Lubin Leaders course

Day: T 10:10-12:20

           R 10:10-11:05                                 J. Russell

MGT 396 SEMINAR: AESTHETICS AND CREATIVITY IN MANAGING EVERYDAY LIFE, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: M 6:00 – 8:40                                     R. Isaak

Course Description: This course will compare time, space, creativity, and aesthetics across cultures and illustrate applications to the management of everyday life. One of the readings will be J. Kao’s JAMMING, comparing creative brainstorming in organizations to jam sessions. Other readings will touch base with artists as well as management theorists dealing with creativity such as deBono.

PHI 113 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: R 1:25 – 4:30                                                 L Hundersmarck

Course Description: This course studies the most important ideas and values that emerged from the wisdom of Greece and Rome. Attention will be given to authors and text that have had a significant impact on the history of Western thought and the contemporary attempt to understand the self and the world.

PSY 304 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 crs

Prerequisite: None

Day: M 2:30-5:35                                        H. Ford

Course Description: The course will investigate the nature and causes of individual behavior and mental processes in social situations.  Special emphasis will be given to the science and practice of influence and how it can effect positive change in society.