ENG 102 – 0871 Composition II: Writing through Literature

Noam Scheindlin | Mon 9:15AM – 11:30AM, Wed 9:15AM – 10:15AM

The course builds on skills introduced in Composition I. Students write critically and analytically about culturally diverse literature and read poetry, drama, and fiction. Students closely read literary texts and are introduced to techniques of literary criticism. They utilize research methods and documentation procedures to write assignments in various academic formats, including a research essay that engages literary critics.CUNY Pathways: Required Core-English Composition

HUA 101 – 1009 Introduction to Art

Fern Luskin | Thu 2:15PM – 5:35PM | Online-Synchronous

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability “to see,” while it examines the fundamental nature, meaning, and humanistic value of art. Attention will be given to an examination of the creative process and to the role of the spectator as an active participant in the understanding of Art. Relevant readings will be discussed in relation to specific works of Art. The function of basic compositional elements will be examined. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Creative Expression

HUP 101 – 1322 Introduction to Philosophy

Dana Trusso | Tue 6:00PM – 7:30PM | Hybrid Course

This course introduces students to the process of philosophical reflection. Utilizing the concept of freedom extensively, it seeks to develop the student’s ability to analyze concepts and to explore life experience in a structured and coherent fashion. Students are encouraged to develop their perceptions by critically examining their own beliefs, attitudes and assumptions in light of the philosophical analyses they encounter. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Individual & Society

MAE 101 – 3042 Engineering Lab I

Yves Ngabonziza | Mon 1:00PM – 4:25PM

This is the first of two engineering laboratory courses. Students meet once a week and are introduced to engineering design through hands-on laboratory work using computer applications. They are introduced to programming a robot to perform a specific task and to basic structural analysis. Additionally, they work in groups on design projects and are expected to use computers for documentation, data analysis, and for maneuvering robots.

MAT 120 – 3265 Elementary Statistics I

Frank Wang | Tue Thu 1:00PM – 3:15PM

This course presents the fundamental concepts and computational techniques of elementary statistics. Topics studied include statistical graphs, measures of central tendency, standard deviation, percentiles, probability, binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear correlation/regression. Students will use a statistical software package to obtain basic sample statistics and graphs for data analysis; a calculator may be used for routine computations. CUNY Pathways: Required Core-Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning.

MAT 201 – 3228 Calculus I

Reem Jaafar | Tue Thu 11:45AM – 2:00PM

This course is the first of a three-course sequence designed to provide students with an appreciation of the usefulness and power of calculus. The course covers the fundamentals of the differential calculus of elementary functions and includes an introduction to integral calculus. Among the topics studied are limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World OR Required Core-Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning

MAT 202 – 3237 Calculus II

Majidi-Zolbanin | Tue Thu 8:00AM – 10:25AM

This is a course designed to provide students with an appreciation of the usefulness and power of calculus. Emphasis will be placed on the application of calculus to various disciplines. Among the topics studied are the definite integral, area, formal integration and applications of integration.

SCB 201 – 102A/B General Biology I

Natalia Biani | Tue 9:15AM – 11:30AM, Thu 10:30AM – 3:15PM

This course is part one of a two-semester sequence covering concepts of general biology. Beginning with an introduction to the scientific study of life, the course covers the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell cycle, and cell division, classical and molecular genetics and gene expression, DNA replication, genetic engineering, development, evolution, speciation, and phylogeny. The laboratory component of the course complements the lectures.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World

SCB 255- 180A/B Cell Biology (Honors Option)

Lucia Fuentes | Tue 11:45AM – 4:25PM, Thu 9:15AM – 11:30AM | E-329

This is a one-semester laboratory-based course stressing essential aspects ofcell biology. Cell structure and function will be introduced. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, membrane transport, protein sorting, vesicular trafficking,cytoskeletal components, how cells read the genome, signal transduction, cancer,apoptosis, and stem cells. Students will conduct authentic undergraduate research projects involving cell culture.

SCC 201 – 147A/B General Chemistry I

Marta Kowalczyk | Wed 11:45AM – 2:00PM, Fri 1:00PM – 5:35PM | M-155

This course is part I of a two-semester sequence covering concepts of General Chemistry. It is intended for students planning to major in science or engineering who require one year of chemistry. Among the topics studied are atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactivity, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, thermochemistry, and gases. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World OR Required Core-Life & Physical Sciences

SCP 231 – 166A/B General Physics I

Roman Senkov | Tue, Wed, Thu 9:15AM – 11:30AM | C-723, C-721

This is the first part of a 2-part calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in science, computer science or engineering. Topics covered include vectors, Newton’s laws, equilibrium, rectilinear motion, 2-dimensional motion, gravitation, Kepler’s laws, work and the work-energy theorem, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, fluids and heat. Laboratory exercises will use computers in conjunction with traditional equipment for problem solving, data collection, and analysis. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World

SSA 101 – 1711 Cultural Anthropology

Filip Stabrowski | Fri 10:30AM – 2:00PM |

This course examines the similarities and differences found in the various types of human cultures and societies. It acquaints students with the basic concepts that help explain differences and similarities. The role of culture and language in determining human behavior is examined as is the interrelationship of aspects of behavior (economics, politics, family, and religion) in different types of societies. Patterns of cultural change will also be discussed. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

SSH 102 – 1742 American History Since 1865

Karen Miller | Mon 1:00PM – 3:15PM, Wed 1:00PM – 2:00PM |

This course examines the social, political, economic and cultural history of the United States from the end of the Civil War (1865) to the present. Students will consider the changing nature of the American state, and of politics. They will also examine changes in ideas about race, class, immigration, gender, sexuality, cities, media, culture, rights, nationality, radicalism, and conservatism, among other topics. Students will be asked to analyze and interpret historical phenomena. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-U.S. Experience in it’s Diversity

SSN 187 – 1802 Urban Sociology

Deborah Van Cura | Mon 9:15AM – 11:30AM, Wed 9:15AM – 10:15AM |

This course provides an introduction to urban sociology, the study of how group life impacts and is impacted by cities. It covers the origin and growth of cities around the world and the social factors that lead to changes in cities, such as immigration and job opportunities. This course examines how city life affects class, race, ethnicity, gender, culture, neighborhoods and communities. It also employs field trips to analyze urban issues such as crime, education, housing, and politics. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-U.S. Experience in it’s Diversity