Spring 2018 Course descriptions Rutgers @ Blackwood (50:606:301) Mastering the Liberal Arts I (Liberal Studies) (required major course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: HAL 221 Index: 07793 Instructor: Farquhar Email: johnfar@camden.rutgers.edu A range of topics and methods used to challenge students to further develop the array of advanced skills needed to master the material taught in upper-division liberal studies courses. Emphasizes the reading and writing skills needed in advanced humanities courses. Regular writing and research assignments. (50:512:338) American in the 1960 s (History) (History GenEd, Humanities course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: MAD115 Index: 19555 Instructor: Clemis Email: mclemis@gmail.com The 1960s is a decade that continues to loom large in the American psyche. From the war in Vietnam to the rise of the counterculture movement to the struggle for social justice and civil rights, the period continues to capture the public s imagination as a period of immense political, social, and cultural tumult. This class examines the long 1960s and situates it within the larger context of post-war America, a period when Americans wrestled with issues of profound national importance and when American values and the American way of life were not only severely challenged both at home and abroad but subject to sweeping transformation. This course will explore this volatile and highly important period predominantly through the lens of American politics, society, and culture. However, it will situate the profound changes in America s political, social, and cultural landscapes within the context of a wider world, touching upon the nation s role as a global superpower and exploring issues related to Cold War diplomacy and national security. (50:350:397) Great Literary Origins (World Masterpieces, Civilizations and Heritages GenEd, Humanities course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: TRU208 Index: 14270 Instructor: Farquhar Email: johnfar@camden.rutgers.edu A theme in some great works of the Western literary traditions.
(50:100:306) Descriptive Astronomy (Natural Science GenEd, Natural Science course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: TRU208 Index: 19500 Instructor: Gambs Email: gcgambspe@gmail.com Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasis on the solar system and Kepler's Laws, stellar magnitudes, distances, stellar evolution, the galaxy, black holes, and the Big Bang. Recommended for non-science majors; however, numerical examples are used. Depending on the time of year, students also may be required to participate in a star-viewing program. (50:202:320) National Security Risk Assessment Classroom: MAD103 Index: 19514 Instructor: Howard Thursday 5:15 7:55 Email: sgtdah@camden.rutgers.edu (50:202:449) Ethics and Policy in Criminal Justice Classroom: HAL114 Index: 16274 Tuesday 5:15 7:55 Instructor: Swan Email: tswan@camden.rutgers.edu The development, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice policy. Ethics of law enforcement, court processes, and corrections. Evaluation of research on topics such as race, class, and gender disparities; capital punishment; gun control; drug policy; pornography; and gambling. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice Major. Senior status. 50:202:201 and 50:920:301. (50:920:301) Methods and Techniques of Social Research (Required for Criminal Justice Majors, Social Sciences GenEd, Social Science course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: HAL328 Index:13968 Instructor: Herrschaft Email: baherrschaft@gmail.com Introduces basic methods and techniques of social research: formulating research design; datagathering techniques including survey research, data analysis, and presentation of findings. (50:920:329) Law and Society (Criminal Justice Elective, Social Sciences GenEd, Social Science course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: HAL326 Index:19345 Instructor: Crehan Email: margaret.crehan@rutgers.edu
Current social trends and legal developments. Topics include legal analysis, white collar crime, and power and conflict. (50:830:381) Experimental Psychology (3 credits) (WI) (Graduating Psychology Majors only, please also register for lab section) Classroom: MAD203 Index: 13956 Instructor: Zacher Email: douglasnzacher@gmail.com Designed to introduce the student to experimental techniques and methodological problems involved in the investigation of psychological phenomena. Prepares the student to conduct research, analyze data, and interpret and report results of experiments.required COREQUISITE: 830:380 (50:830:380) Lab in Experimental Psychology (1 credit): Classroom: HAL222 Index: 13955 Instructor: Zacher Examines scientific methods of approaching the study of behavior. Students gain practical experience in research techniques used in selected areas of psychology. Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 250, and 255. Corequisite: 50:830:381. (50:830:303) Psychology of Gender Classroom: TRU204 Index: 19330 Instructor: Nanassy Email: adn34@camden.rutgers.edu Prerequisites: 830:101 or 135 (50:830:465) Learning and Memory (Special Topics in Psychology) Classroom: HAL222 Index: 19341 Instructor: Soreth Email: briannasoreth@gmail.com A critical survey of the outstanding attempts to understand the nature of learning and memory. Emphasis on classical and current theories and their implications. Demonstrates a range of phenomena from simple conditioning to complex verbal learning. Prerequisite: 50:830:255 or 256.
(50:830:319) Industrial Psychology Classroom: HAL116 Index: 19333 Instructor: Dixon Email: michelle.dixon@rutgers.edu Personnel selection and placement; psychology of industrial and human relations; worker morale, motivation, and efficiency; human factors in equipment design, marketing, and advertising research.(formerly 50:830:350) Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135. (50:830:316) Psychology of Law Classroom: MAD315 Index: 19332 Instructor: Haworth Email: thaworthphd@gmail.com Explores the relationship between the field of psychology and the legal system; the decisionmaking process of judges and juries; eyewitness reliability; criminal insanity; the use of psychological knowledge to raise legal issues; and assumptions that the legal system makes about human nature. Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135. (50:790:375) American Political Thought (WI) Classroom: HAL116 Index: 19774 Instructor: Email: The heritage of ordered liberty in America. Analysis of the writings of such major figures in American thought as Jefferson and Madison, as well as broad theories of the operation of American political institutions. (50:790:426) Civil Liberties in Times of Emergency Classroom: HAL 326 Index: 19778 Instructor: Shanahan Email: This course examines the effect of war and other national emergencies on the protection of individual rights and the balance that should be struck between national security and individual liberties. Although the course focuses primarily on national emergencies throughout American history, it will also examine how other countries have sought to strike the balance between national security and liberty.
700:498 Music: Blues from the Crossroads to Present Day (Humanities course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: HAL222 Index: 19760 Instructor: Mazzaroppi Email: gm396@camden.rutgers.edu When we think of blues today we might not be aware of the long road it has traveled from ancient Africa through the poverty, persecution, desolation and even comedy and pure joy throughout the major cities and rural areas of the United States. It is a music entrenched within the best and worst that man has navigated since the early 1900 s. In this class we will cover the entire history of the blues. From its African roots, through the southern U.S. to the urban areas of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, we ll discuss the lives and contributions of the major blues musicians. This path will take us from the earliest field hollers of the south to the end product of Rock and Roll as it exists today. 080:479 Arts: Video Creation Foundations (Humanities course for Liberal Studies) Classroom: CIM219 Index: 16684 Instructor: Panter Email: ben.panter@rutgers.edu Video Creation Foundations is for students interested in adding video shooting and editing to their professional skills. Video is the language of today s businesses and having the foundational skills to shoot and edit high quality videos can help set you apart from the competition. Projects in this class include: a resume video, voice over video, multi-cam instructional video, interview video, green screening and more. By the end of this class you will have the skills to create and edit videos that present yourself and your business professionally. There are no prior video skills necessary. We will be using smartphones to shoot most of the video in this course (if you do not have one, we will be able to work in groups) and we will be using web-based software to edit. Regular access to a computer and the internet is required and it is recommended that you supply your own computer during class, but school computers are available. There is no textbook for the class but there will be a required software subscription fee of $60 for the semester. 010:372 Essentials in Financial Statement Analysis Classroom: MAD 111 Index: 16654 Tuesday 5:15-7:55 PM Instructor: Levinson Email: nlevinso@camden.rutgers.edu A study of the basic elements that affect the examination and interpretation of financial statements from the viewpoint of various users such as investors, creditors, and others. Thorough consideration of accounting implications, analytical methods, and item content of formal statements, with attention to economic implication of financial reporting.
620:320 Total Quality Management Classroom: MAD HAL 119 Index: 16453 Thursday 5:15-7:55 Instructor: Vitt Email: dpvitt@camden.rutgers.edu Key principles of Total Quality Management including information and analysis, strategic quality planning, process quality management, operational results, and customer satisfaction. Focus on increasing productivity through continuous improvement in quality. Prerequisite: 50:960:183 or 50:960:283.