March Intersession 2012 - Course Schedule

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Registration open through March 5, 2012
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One Week Courses

Classes meet from Monday, March 12, 2012 through Friday, March 16, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Every one week course requires advanced preparation. Students who register for a course will be e-mailed a syllabus to their student Gmail account. Students must buy textbooks, and complete assignments prior to the start of classes.

BU 211 (1) (30171) - Legal Environment of Business
This course examines the broad philosophical as well as practical nature and function of the legal system, and introduces students to the legal and social responsibilities of business. The course includes an introduction to the legal system, the federal courts, Constitutional law, the United States Supreme Court, the civil process, and regulatory areas such as employment discrimination, protection of the environment, and corporate governance and securities markets. Prerequisite: junior standing
Sharlene McEvoy (3 Credits)

CO 246 (1) (30178) - Family Communication
In this course students come to understand how families are constituted through symbolic processes and interaction; explore the verbal and non-verbal communication behaviors that are developed and preferred in different kinds of families; learn various theories for understanding family interactions at the individual, dyadic, group, and systems levels; analyze family communication patterns using established theories and methods; connect family dynamics to social trends and processes including the roles of the mass media and popular culture; and explore ways culture, class, gender, and sexuality affect and are affected by family structures, roles, and communication patterns. Prerequisite: CO 200 or instructor approval
Margaret Wills (3 Credits)

RS 10 (1) (30179) - Introduction to Religious Studies

This course introduces students to the basic foundations of the religions known as the People of the Book. Employing the principles and methods of the humanities and social sciences, the course examines religious faith, values, and experience, as evidenced in the scriptures, traditions, doctrines, and histories of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Angela Harkins (3 Credits)

SO 279 (1) (30170) - Criminal Justice System Seminar
Explores in detail the workings and problems of the U.S. criminal justice system. Investigates sources of criminal behavior, and focuses on the arraignment process, probation, the trial, sentencing, prison reform, and parole.
Rose Rodrigues (3 Credits)

IL 295A (1) (30180) - Seminar in International Studies
cross referenced with
SO 185 (1) (30177) - Introduction to International Migration
This course examines the causes, processes, and concerns of international migration, which are explored through the use of case studies that include a wide range of countries from different world regions. These case studies include international migrants, such as refugees, labor migrants, and undocumented migrants. In addition to studying the migrants and the reasons for their international movement, participants have the opportunity to discuss opposing perspectives on the immigration policies of developed countries. This course meets the world diversity requirement.
Terry-Ann Jones (3 Credits)