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.183.FR1

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.

Giuliani

BI.183.FR2

Wydner

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.FR1

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

Rabin

MA.001.FR

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.FR

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.123.FR

Elementary Calculus, I

Differential calculus of polynomial and rational functions; applications of calculus to problems in business, economics, and the life sciences.

Hammett

NS.110.FR

Scientific Literacy

This course will cover basic scientific method. Upon establishing a framework of how science works, we will examine the smallest particles in physics and chemistry as well as large objects like planets and solar systems. We will then examine living organisms, including some of the remarkable medical breakthroughs in biochemistry and molecular biology. Particular emphasis will be placed on covering the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the last century, along with a chance to discuss ethics. Students will attend lectures, view documentaries and read current articles on various subjects.

Epstein

SO.121.FR1

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.FR2

Malone

SO.121.FR3

Surrey

TH.110.FR1

Religious Faith in the Modern World
A critical inquiry into the possibility, the meaning, and the value of religious faith in the context of modern knowledge and experience, centered on the biblical and Christian vision of existence but including dialogue with other world views. Emphasis is on the emerging new forms of religious belief and action in the contemporary world.

Graham

TH.110.FR2

Schroth