This course introduces the student to the partnership and corporate forms of business organization with topics relating to their formation, operation and dissolution. In the area of corporation accounting, further topics explored are stock transactions, long-term liabilities and retained earnings. Cash flows and financial statement analyses are also covered as are an introduction to manufacturing concern accounting, related statements, and cost and revenue relationships.

EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Introduction to Bilingualism ELN 101 – 0391 (16457)

Arab Cinema: Cultural Insights through Film ELA 260 – 0302 (16942)

Habiba Boumlik | Tues 1:00 – 3:15 PM / Thurs 1:00 – 2:00 PM

See a video compilation of clips from films you will study in this course here.

The course introduces students to the history and to the contemporary diversity of Arab cinema as an artistic and social form, and as a political instrument. It examines an array of Arab films from the early 20th century to the present. Readings and screenings investigate these major areas: the construction of identity, socio-political and cultural change, Islam, history and modernity, the quest for freedom, women and sexuality. The class is taught in English and prior knowledge of Arabic is not necessary. Fulfills World Cultures and Global Issues Pathways requirement.

Composition II: Writing through Literature ENG 102 – 0823 (16012)

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.

Latino/Latina Writing of the United States ENG 248 – 0918 (15570)

Joy Sanchez-Taylor | Mon 5:45 – 7:55 PM (Hybrid)

This course examines the contributions to American literature made by Chicano, Puerto Rican, Dominican and other groups of Latinos/Latinas in the U.S. since the mid-twentieth century. It surveys the variety of Latino/Latina writing, exploring how these writers represent community, class, race, gender, culture, nation, and ethnicity. Fiction, poetry, essays, autobiographical prose, and dramatic works by authors such as Rudolfo Anaya, Sandra Cisneros, Nicholasa Mohr, and others will be studied. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-U.S. Experience in it’s Diversity

Introduction to Art HUA 101 – 1010 (15484)

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

Introduction to Philosophy HUP 101 – 1322 (15235)

Dana Trusso | Tue 6:00PM – 7:30PM | online-Synchronous

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

Engineering Lab I MAE 101 – 3107 (15552)

Yves Ngabonziza | Mon 1:00 – 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.

Elementary Statistics I MAT 120 – 3337 (16164)

Frank Wang | Tue Thu 1:00 – 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.

Calculus I MAT 201 – 3421 (15839)

Reem Jaafar | Tue Thu 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM

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

General Biology I SCB 201 – 141A/B (18002 / 17585)

Natalia Biani | Tue 2:15 – 6:45 PM, Thu 2:15 – 4:25 PM

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.

Cell Biology (Honors Option) SCB 255- 264A/B (17752 / 16971)

Claudette Davis | Tue 11:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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.

General Chemistry I SCC 201 – 239A/B (18077 / 17692)

Midas Tsai | Mon 8:00 – 11:00 AM / Mon 2:15 – 3:15 PM / Wed 9:15 – 11:30 AM

This course is the second part 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: liquids, solids, solutions, acid-base theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World.

General Physics 2 SCP 232 – 269A/B (17931 / 17355)

Roman Senkov | Mon, Tues 1:00 – 3:15 PM / Thurs 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM

This is the second part of a 2-part calculus-based physics sequence for science, computer science or engineering students. Topics include waves, wave motion, light propagation, geometrical optics, interference and diffraction, electric field and potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic fields and forces, direct and alternating current, Ohm’s law and electromagnetic waves. Laboratory exercises will use computers with traditional equipment for problem solving, data collection and analysis.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World

Cultural Anthropology SSA 101 – 1806 (18090)

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

Introduction to Sociology SSS 100 – 1711 (16215)

Darren Barany | Mon 9:15 – 11:30 AM, Wed 9:15 – 10:15 AM

This course provides an introduction to sociology: the study of groups, relationshipsbetween groups, and how belonging to a group impacts behavior and social status. Itexamines class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality; and how group membershipsintersect. This course analyzes social institutions such as culture, religion, education, governments, and the family. In addition, this course covers the history of sociology, sociological theories, and sociological methods.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Individual & Society

Urban Sociology SSN 187 – 1908 (16398)

Arianna Martinez | Mon 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Wed 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

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 its Diversity.

Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE 104 – 1821 (16450)

Choon San Lai | Mon 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Wed 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM

This course will provide students with tools and frameworks to understand what determines the aggregate level of economic activity, the levels of production, the level of employment, and prices in relationship to aggregate expenditures. Institutionalarrangements of monetary and fiscal policy to address unemployment and inflation will also be covered. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Individual & Society.

Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSH 232 – 6841 (15661)

Rebecca Tally | Tues / Thurs 6:00 – 7:30 PM

This course is a general introduction to Latin American and Caribbean history, from the initial encounters of people from Africa and Iberia with the “New World,” through the independence movements of the 19th century, the development of nationstates, and the rise of mass politics in the twentieth century. Through lectures, discussions, and assigned readings, the course examines the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of Latin America and the Caribbean over five hundred years. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues.