First Year Seminars

The First Year Seminars courses at Saint Peter's College constitute special sections of three-credit introductory courses in a variety of disciplines ranging from theology to business management. Registration in these sections is limited to incoming first year students, and each will be enrolled in one such course. In order to help new first year students successfully make the transition to college life and responsibilities, these sections will strive to promote the study skills, the habits of critical thinking, the proficiency in writing and speaking, and the technological literacy that are essential to students' success; and they will aim to foster an appreciation of the College's Jesuit and Catholic identity, immersing students from the outset in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis and encouraging them to become "men and women for others."

AR.220.FR

Introduction to Computer Art
Designed to introduce the student to using the computer for design in Quark Xpress, photo manipulation in Photoshop and illustration in Illustrator. Both for artist and non-artist, graphic arts on internet. Projects form basis of professional portfolio.

Mady

BA.151.FR

Principles of Management

An introduction to the theory and practices of management, including the four functions: to plan, organize, lead and control.

Alorbi

BI.123.FR

Concepts of Biology
The major concepts which unify the attempts of scientists to achieve an increased understanding of the phenomenon we call life. Comprehension of these principles enables the students to pursue additional studies in the life sciences.

Giuliani

BI.183.FR

General Biology, I
Biological principles including origin of life, cells and reactions, genetics, protein synthesis, evolution, ecology, and homeostasis. Consideration of physiological relationships in plant and animal systems including man, phylogenetic relationships of the five kingdoms. Includes laboratory.

Wilmanski

BI.183.FR

Wydner

BL.161.FR

Introduction to Law and Contracts
Introduction to the legal system; the nature of contracts; the statue of frauds; assignment of contracts; methods of discharching obligations in contract; remedies upon breech of contract.

Buza

CJ.165.FR

Introduction to Criminology
Theories and research findings on lawbreaking: the role of criminal law; types of criminal careers; crime prevention and the criminal justice system.

Rainville

CJ.199.FR

Fundamentals of Criminal Law

This course explores the common law and statutory principles of criminal liability, defenses to criminal liability, and the history and elements of crimes against persons, property, public order and morals.

Larsen

CM.106.FR

Introduction to English Composition, I
Instruction and practice in writing English prose, with special emphasis upon individual development. The course progresses from personal experience to critical writing and research, and includes instruction in English grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Special use is made of peer group discussion and other nontraditional teaching techniques.

Abdoo

CS.140.FR

Seminar in Computer Science

Fundamental principles of computer systems: hardware, software, telecommunications and information processing. Emphasis on the theoretical aspects of computers and information systems including programming concepts, multi-media/graphics, electronic commerce, security, and robotics. Students will use the computer labs for hands-on experience to support concepts. Web pages will be developed. A final project will be required in which students will perform a software evaluation.

Moskal

CU.202.FR

Mass Communications, I

This course is a requirement for the Communications major and offers a foundation for further specialized study in media. Cu202 surveys the history and examines the present functions of mass media. Included are newspapers, magazines, books, film, radio and television.

Shaik

ED.170.FR

Child Psychology
A study of human development focused on the experiences of children and adolescents in the context of school.

Ayala

HS.122.EFR

The Western Tradition
An examination of the origins of early modern history with a special focus on Western civilization.

Gillen

HS.121.FR

The Western Tradition
An examination of the origins of early modern history with a special focus on Western civilization.

Rabin

MA.001.CAFR

Introductory Algebra
Real numbers, variable expressions, solving equations, linear equations in two variables, systems of linear equations, in equalities. This is a preparation course for Ma021, Ma102-3 and Ma105-6.

Trivedi

MA.105.CAFR

Finite Mathematics, I
Introduction to ways in which everyday situations can be described and studied mathematically: linear equations and systems, linear inequalities, topics from linear programming or graph theory.

Picarelli

MA.105.EFR

Protomastro

MA.108.FR

Math for Educators, I

In-depth study of the concepts that underlie the mathematics of the elementary school curriculum in the United States. This course is intended for students who wish to teach primary school.

Hammett

PL.100.FR

Introduction to Philosophy I

Origins of the principal philosophical problems in Western Civilization and of various speculations to resolve them. The principal topics: knowledge, nature, being, God, Man, and values.

Murphy

SO.121.FR

Introduction to Sociology
Sociology as a practicing profession and scientific discipline. Introduction to research methods, concepts, theories, and findings about the social world and their application.

Trillo

SO.121.CAFR

Malone

SO.121.FR

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