Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F, SI
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and theories associated with culture and the study of the interconnection between culture and human behavior. Cultural concepts to be discussed include social relations, language, government, and religion. Awareness of these concepts allows students to appreciate the cultural diversity present in the contemporary world.

Prerequisite: ANTH 201, ECON 202, POLS 200 | Upon demand
This course provides students with a framework with which to understand and examine the complexities of globalization. The course looks at the impact of globalization on various cultural, political, and economic aspects of societies around the world. Scholarly articles from a wide range of authors and sources are central to this course.

S
In this course, selected art forms are surveyed and presented as attempts of human beings to express themselves artistically in historical and cultural contexts; literary, theatrical, visual, and musical art forms are covered.

F
This is a survey course on the study of art forms represented in various world cultures. This course introduces the student to a variety of art forms from the world over which has influenced various cultures and their lifestyles.

Prerequisite: BIOL 201 or SCIE 201, MATH 111 (or higher) | F
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of biotechnology and its applications. It will introduce students to fundamental scientific concepts in molecular biology and biotechnology emphasizing modern, cutting-edge emerging tools and applications in this area. Medical applications of biotechnology, industrial bio-manufacturing, bioremediation, forensic analysis, cloning and transgenic techniques, and aquaculture are some of the topics that students will be introduced to in this course. Students will have an opportunity to consider the ethical implication of emerging biotechnologies and their impact on communities.

Prerequisite: ECON 202 | F, S, SI
Consideration is given to comparative analysis of market conditions and business practices in the global economy, with an emphasis on international economic factors and institutions, including trade, financing, exchange rates, development and government policies. Selected topics in international management are covered.

Prerequisites: POLS 200, ANTH 201, ECON 201, HIST 252 | Upon demand
This seminar-style course asks students to explore current issues in business. The primary focus of the course is business. In addition, all students are expected to look at the historical, political, and cultural factors involved. The course is designed to allow students to explore a primary area of interest while maintaining the interrelationships of all major areas of the BAIS degree. This course is also open to non-BAIS students.

Corequisite: ENGL 101 | F, S
Provides introduction to the theories and practices of globalized media, with particular emphasis on the rise of digital media, ethical norms in a shifting media environment, the relationships between news producers (professionals and “amateurs”) and news consumers; entrepreneurial skills needed by new journalists, and other topics, all examined in an international context. Students participate in a “digital homeroom,” with individual reporting blogs.

Prerequisite: ENGL 101 | F, S
Explores relationship between the media and the larger society, encompassing cultural and political issues affected by news and non-news media. Topics include pre-twentieth century media history; the rise of film, radio, and television; and the arrival of the Internet. Issues addressed include media effects on politics, consumer behavior, and public discourse.

Prerequisite: COMP 101 | F, S, SI, SII
After an introduction to the Internet and HTML, students will learn how to navigate through The World Wide Web (WWW), restrict their search of Internet sources, retrieve and edit information, and create and receive email. After reviewing and critiquing websites that illustrate various formats and purposes, students will create a hypothetical company, organization or personality and then devise an informative and appealing web page.

Prerequisite: COMP 101, MATH 099 or higher | Upon demand
This course introduces students to the impact of computing science in today’s world. Students will explore the history and evolution of computing science and the effect of computing in areas such as Health Care, Business, and Scientific Research. The course explores current philosophies of design of computer systems’ architecture such as object-oriented and service-oriented system design. The course also introduces some basic computing concepts such as the use of binary systems, data structures, and the role of operating systems.

Prerequisite: COMP 110 | Upon demand
This course introduces students to the basic aspects of programming. Students learn basic skills of designing and developing algorithms and appreciate the role of algorithms in computing. Students explore techniques of developing algorithms to search and sort data using recursion functions. The course also explores techniques of developing programs that will read information from and output to text files.

Prerequisite: MATH 160 | F, S, SI, SII
Economic theory of the firm; resource allocation and price determination; the free market supply/demand mechanism; and pure and imperfect competition models are analyzed.

Prerequisite: ECON 201 | F, S, SI, SII
Factors determining aggregate economic performance; employment, output, income, price level, economic growth and fluctuations, monetary and fiscal governmental policy; and evolution of economic doctrines are studied..

Prerequisite: ECON 202 and completion of ECON 201 with a grade of C or higher | F, SI
Students completing this course will have obtained in depth knowledge of the history of economic thought, and its relationship to the rise of capitalism as a social, and increasingly global system. It is important that students majoring in economics understand the historical context in which it has developed. Such knowledge allows students to better grasp complex economic phenomena such as the organization of capital markets, as well as the production and distribution of wealth, from both a historical and contemporary perspective.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | F (odd years)
This course offers a survey of world literature from ancient times through the middle of the 17th century. The readings include epics such as Gilgamesh and the Odyssey; stories-within-stories, such as the Decameron and The Thousand and One Nights; novels and dramas; and Paradise Lost.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | S (odd years)
This course provides students with an exploration of literature(s) from various parts of the globe from the middle of the 17th century to the present. Readings include those from authors from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Common themes between authors and texts are discussed.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | S (even years)
This course covers three central categories contained in bodies of mythology throughout the world: Creation Myths, Fertility Myths and Hero Myths. A cross-cultural analysis of similarities and differences of the mythology in each category is central to the course presentation.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | F (even years)
This course examines biography/autobiography as a literary genre. The course focuses on the characteristics of the genre and the personal, cultural and global impact of the genre.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | Upon Demand
This course explores the historical and cultural development of children’s literature from the 17th century through the latter 20th century.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | F (odd years)
This course examines numerous coming-of-age novels from various cultures to explore the potential “sameness” of the experience for the protagonists.

Prerequisite: ENGL 103 | S (even years)
This course exposes students to works (both in total and in part) produced by those authors recognized by either the Nobel or Booker Prize Committee as outstanding. Authors and works discussed may change according to the instructor.

Prerequisite: ECON 202 and the completion of FINA 301 with a grade of C or higher | S
This advanced elective course considers the current theories and the practical consequences of international trade. A variety of forms of commercial policy as a means of regulating trade are examined. Internal financial flows and exchange rate mechanism are also considered. The domestic consequences for organizations of exchange rate policy are examined.

F, S, S1
This course provides the student with an oral and written approach to beginning French grammar and conversation, with special emphasis on communication skills. Individual daily work with language tapes is an essential part of the program.

Prerequisite: FREN 101 or equivalent | S, SI
This course is a continuation of FREN 101, with expansion of vocabulary and possibilities of expression.

Prerequisite: FREN 102 or equivalent | F, SI
This course continues the development of French language and culture from FREN 102, using an oral and written approach to advance French grammar and conversation, with emphasis on communication skills.

Prerequisite: FREN 201 or equivalent | S, SI
This course is a continuation of FREN 201, with greater depth and using more complex language and maturity of expression and comprehension. Students encounter a wide range of current affairs, special topics like art, architecture and science, and issues of cultural and moral values.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F (odd years)
This course examines the history of what ultimately became the United States of America. HIST 201 traces the development of the New World from discovery, through colonization, the war for independence, up through and including the Civil War and Reconstruction. The course focuses on how the various political, cultural, and social issues of the various time periods combined to influence the landmark events in the development of the nation.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S (odd years)
This course is a continuation of HIST 201. The course focuses on those elements after the Civil War which contributed to the formation of the American democracy and how the nation established itself as a world leader. Special attention is paid to the World Wars and other conflicts in which America has played a central role. In addition, the continued development of cultural diversity within its borders is explored. The course culminates in a discussion of where the nation seems to be heading at the beginning of the 21st century.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F (even years)
This course covers the time period during which appeared the most significant intellectual, political, and social concepts which formed the foundation of the modern world. Special attention is paid to the individuals, the movements, and the –isms (i.e., Communism, Socialism) which were involved in the landmark events during the time period studied.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S (even years)
This course covers the most significant events in World History from the beginnings of recorded time to 1500. The course takes a cause-and-effect approach to the study of historical occurrences. In addition, special emphasis is placed on the isolated nature of many early civilizations and then the beginnings of connections of peoples through trade, empire, and exploration.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S
This course covers the most significant events in World History from 1500 to the Present. Emphasis is placed on the continued pattern of connection and interdependence among peoples, nations, and regions of the world.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F
This course provides an understanding of the major issues and trends facing the U.S. in the contemporary international system.

Prerequisites: ENGL 102, HIST 252 | S
This course examines the conditions which are necessary for revolutionary movements to emerge and revolutions to occur. Touching upon some historically well-known conflicts referred to as “revolutions,” the course focuses primarily on the revolutionary movements and revolutions which have taken place in the 20th century. Additional aspects to be discussed include the immediate aftermath and lasting impacts of the revolutions. Special attention is paid to Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East

Prerequisites: POLS 200, ANTH 201, ECON 201, HIST 252 | Upon demand
This seminar-style course asks students to explore current issues in history. The primary focus of the course is history. In addition, all students are expected to look at the cultural, political, and business factors involved. The course is designed to allow students to explore a primary area of interest while maintaining the interrelationships of all major areas of the BAIS degree. This course is also open to non-BAIS students.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 90 credit hours | F
This course provides students with the fundamentals of conducting research. In addition, it is during this course that students receive approval for their project which involves all of the core areas of the Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. This project must be approved prior to students’ enrollment in INST 499.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of INST 499 | S
This course involves the production of the approved project from INST 498. Students meet on a weekly basis with their instructor to discuss progress and/or challenges to completing the project. Students are ultimately required to given an oral presentation to a panel prior to final completion of the course. INST 499 is a requirement for graduation for all students in the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies program.

Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher | F
This course examines the content of historical documents that trace the roots of arithmetic, algebra and geometry from ancient times until the 13th century. The sources come from a variety of civilizations and cultures, and reveal common threads in the development of mathematics due to the needs of society, along with differences caused by cultural influences.

Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher| S
A variety of thinking processes and specific techniques are introduced for defining and solving problems and for building mathematical models. Those tools are then used by students in games of strategy, mathematical problems and real-world situations, with the prime directive being: “Solve that problem!”.

Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher | Upon demand
This is an introductory course in statistics, which deals with the study of variability, uncertainty and decision-making. Statistics is increasingly applicable to most disciplines and to everyday life. This course introduces the basic principles from contemporary usage, with consideration for appropriateness, contextual relevance and interpretation.

F, S, SI
An introduction and continuing study of Modern Standard Arabic. Skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Prerequisite: MEST 101 | S, SI
This is a continuation of MEST 101, with expansion of vocabulary and capability of both oral and written expression. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Prerequisite: MEST 102 | F, SI
This is a continuation of MEST 102, with increased emphasis on vocabulary acquisition. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Prerequisite: MEST 201 | S, SI
This course is the sequel to MEST 201 and continues to develop the four skills in language acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – to further refine the student’s ability to communicate in Arabic at the intermediate level. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F, S, SI
This course will examine the rise of Islam in the lands of the Near East as a distinctive period in the history of the region, beginning with the eclipsing of the Byzantine and Sasanid empires in the early 7th century and ending with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of WWI.

Prerequisites: ENGL 102 | F
This course concentrates on the emergence of the modern Middle East by examining its transformation into nation states following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after WWI, the mandate period and the end of colonial rule. The course will focus on key events and developments across the region from Egypt to Iran, and from Turkey to the Gulf States during the last century.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F, SI
This course provides an overview of the various cultures in the Middle East within an anthropological framework. Concepts such as ‘family’, ‘gender’ and ‘society’ are used as the basis for comparison of various cultural groups in the region.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S, SI
This course looks at the political structures and systems of governance across the contemporary Middle East as well as the historical factors that led to their formation. The course also examines the complex but significant relationship between local politics and politics at the level of state and government within individual Middle East countries in order to explain how this relationships has shaped policies both at the regional and at the international levels.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F, S, SI
This course is a study of the Islamic religious tradition and its development during various historical periods. The course focuses on the beliefs and practices of Muslims across diverse cultural landscapes as well as on the major schools of thought within Islam. The scope of the course extends to the contemporary period to include an analysis of modern intellectual movements.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S
This course offers descriptive and prescriptive approaches to the economics of the Middle East. The course examines the current status of the economics in the region and how they developed. In addition, discussion will focus on economic challenges in the region. Suggestions for addressing these challenges as well as the consequences of ignoring them will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | S
This course examines the beliefs, practices and institutions of the three Abrahamic faiths in the Middle East: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. This course also considers the shared origins and histories of these three religions, in particular the history of their interaction and interdependence in the Middle East.

Prerequisite: PHIL 201 | S
This course offers an introduction to the history of moral philosophy and an exploration of contemporary ethical debates. Through the reading of various foundational texts, both ancient and modern, this course provides an overview of the basic aims, approaches, and types of moral reasoning. Emphasis is on placing debates within a global context and encouraging students to develop their own philosophical perspectives.

Prerequisite: PHIL 201 | F
This course introduces the study of human existence through metaphysics – the branch of philosophy concerned with questioning “What is real?” Through the reading of foundational texts, both ancient and modern, this course offers a detailed assessment of the history and development of metaphysical inquiry and its relevance to significant, contemporary philosophical questions. Emphasis is on placing significant philosophical questions in a broad human context and encouraging students to develop their own philosophical perspectives.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | F, S
This course provides students with an overview of contemporary political issues and strategies for examining them. The course discusses various ways groups of people have tried to govern themselves justly and effectively. Focus is on practical as well as theoretical explanations of different political systems and ideologies.

Prerequisite: POLS 200 | F (even years)
This course is a broad overview of various current political structures, some at different points of development, in representative nations in the world outside of the United States. Special emphasis is placed on political theory. Political systems may include democracies (established and developing), authoritarian regimes, and religious-based political systems.

Prerequisite: POLS 200 | S (odd years)
This course provides information to students about the historical development and current status of the United Nations. Discussion centers around the various branches of the UN and their effectiveness in addressing serious on-going global concerns. The course ultimately focuses on the future relevance of the UN and its contributions to global governance and cooperation.

Prerequisite: POLS 200 | F (odd years)
This course introduces students to the roles various international organizations play in the overall attempts to address various global issues. The first half of the course is dedicated to intergovernmental organizations (IGOs); the second half focuses on non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Discussions revolve around organizations which target similar global issues.

Prerequisites: POLS 200, ANTH 201, ECON 201, HIST 252 | Upon demand
This seminar-style course asks students to explore current issues in politics. The primary focus of the course is politics, but all students are expected to look at the historical, business, and cultural factors involved as well. The course is designed to allow students to explore a primary area of interest while maintaining the interrelationships of all major areas of the BAIS degree. This course is also open to non-BAIS students.

Prerequisite: PSYC 201 | S
This course is intended to introduce the students to the basic concepts and topics in the field of social psychology. Topics in this course include the social self, attitudes and persuasion, attribution theory, groups, pro-social behavior and altruism, attraction, non-verbal communication, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, the impact of the environment on behavior, social psychology, and the legal system, and social psychology of health.

Prerequisite: SCIE 201 | S
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of environmental sciences. The course will cover important environmental themes such as biodiversity, environmental conservation, population issues, pollution, waste management strategies, and sustainable development. Students will have an opportunity to examine contemporary environmental issues and international environmental policies which directly impact their lives.

Prerequisite: SCIE 201 | Upon demand
This course introduces public health as an interdisciplinary science concerned with topics central to the health of populations and their physical, mental, and social well-being. The course focuses on current pertinent public health problems, assessing causation and examining intervention and management strategies from personal, social, and organizational levels.

Prerequisite: SOCI 101 | SI
This sociology course examines the dynamics of communication and understanding between cultures and nations. It employs a linguistic and anthropologic approach to solving the universal problems of ethnocentrism and cultural misinterpretation. The course explores the basic structure of language and the roles which syntax, semantics and kinesics play in successful cross-cultural communication. It introduces the anthropological concept of cultural diversity, and provides the student with practical insight into how to overcome those perceptual barriers which often hinder people from appreciating the cultural point of view of others.

Prerequisite: SOCI 101, ENGL 102 | S
This course examines the complex nature of the relationship between technological advancements and the societies in which those advancements take place. The primary focus of the course will be the technological advancements which have taken place between the middle of the 20th century and the present day. Discussion will focus on the societal effects of the most recent technological developments. Among other areas, the course focuses on significant technological advancements in the fields of energy, health, war, the environment, and communication.

F, S, SI
Long recognized for its cultural significance, the Spanish language continues to grow in importance in the design and business communities. This course provides students with oral and written approaches to beginning Spanish grammar skills. Individual daily work with language tape is an essential part of the program.

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent | S, SI
This course is a continuation of SPAN 101, with expansion of vocabulary and possibilities of expression.

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent | F, SI
This course continues the development of Spanish language and culture from SPAN 102, using an oral and written approach to advance Spanish grammar and conversation, with emphasis on communication skills.

Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent | S, SI
This is a continuation of SPAN 201, featuring practice in speaking, reading and writing with emphasis on cultural and literary readings, composition and grammar review. This completes the series of four language courses where the aim continues toward a higher level of language acquisition to maximize each student’s language skills.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102 | Upon demand
This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental tenets of music. Students then apply this understanding to various traditional musical styles from throughout the world. The majority of these musical styles are from non-Western cultures.

Prerequisites: WLDC 202 | Upon demand
This course surveys all of the most widely recognized (practiced) global religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) as well as other, more regionally located religions (i.e., Jainism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism). Readings from various sacred texts are explored. The course also examines what is/is not traditionally regarded as a “religion.” Also explored is the interconnection between religion and the culture(s) with which they are most closely associated.

Prerequisites: POLS 200, ANTH 201, ECON 201, HIST 252 | Upon demand
This seminar-style course asks students to explore current issues in culture. The primary focus of the course is culture, but all students are expected to look at historical, political, and business factors involved as well. The course is designed to allow students to explore a primary area of interest while maintaining the interrelationships of all major areas of the BAIS degree. This course is also open to non-BAIS students.