Course Descriptions

Acting I
This course uses a workshop approach that encompasses theater games, physical/vocal exercises, improvisation, outside readings, class discussions, and script analysis. The basic concepts of place, character, relationship, and action will be explored, resulting in performance of a monologue and/or scene. Rehearsals outside of class will be required. Most students in this class will have some prior acting experience or lessons, but it is not a prerequisite for the course. 3 credits. Barbara Anger, Instructor, Theater Arts.

Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers
An overview of the foundation of health sciences and career opportunities in the various fields. The class format includes small-group discussion as well as guest lectures by health science educators. Selected issues related to the professions are also examined. 2 credits. Karen Edwards, Associate Professor, Health Promotion and Physical Education.

History of Secrets
For thousands of years, people have concealed information. Sophisticated techniques have been created in order to hide messages from unwanted eyes. We will investigate the history of and the ideas behind enciphering and deciphering messages. We will learn how mathematics is the basis of secret message writing and uncover the espionage history of cryptography, focusing on key moments when cryptography changed history. We will also discuss issues related to government control of encryption methods and issues of individual privacy versus government security. 4 credits. David Brown, Associate Professor, Mathematics.

Introduction to Business
This course provides an overview of the world of business, its management, and its economic, political, and social environment. Particular note is taken of the areas of finance, accounting, personnel, production/operations, and marketing/sales, and their interdependence. A special emphasis is on entrepreneurship and the issues facing small businesses. 3 credits. Alan Cohen, Associate Professor.

Introduction to Musical Theater Performance
This interdisciplinary, team-taught, performance-oriented course is designed to integrate musical and theater performance skills through the development and presentation of scenes from musicals. Each student will be videotaped at the beginning and end of the class to benchmark the change in the student's ability that occurs during the course. Admission is by audition. Submit a VHS tape or DVD of two songs with accompaniment, one up-tempo and one ballad from a musical. Students' recordings of stage performances cannot be used. Tapes will not be returned. Alternatively, students may upload their audition material to YouTube and provide us with the link rather than provide a VHS tape or DVD. 3 credits. Arno Selco, Professor.

Introduction to Sport Management
Investigate the business of sports, a growing major industry in the United States and in much of the world. The functions of management, the skills and attributes required of a sport manager, and the role of the manager are discussed. Students will become acquainted with career opportunities and meet with professionals during trips to minor league teams and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 3 credits. John Wolohan, Professor and Chair.

Introduction to Media Production
An applied, practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio and video production, this course also covers theory, terminology, and techniques, with an emphasis on the function and operation of equipment to achieve basic broadcast production skills. During this hands-on course, students have the opportunity to produce a public-service announcement and a short special interest video. Please note that there is an additional tuition fee for the fourth credit of this course. 4 credits. Gossa Tsegaye, Assistant Professor.