Fall 2006 - 16 Credits:

Crime and Society - This course examines crime as a cultural phenomenon and as a problem of social control. Topics include the nature of law, characteristics of the criminal justice system, types of crime, as well as the critical evaluation of theories of crime.

Elements of Physics - This course is an introduction to selected areas of physics including mechanics, fluid properties, electricity and magnetism, optics and quantum theory.

Elements of Physics Lab - Laboratory to Accompany Elements of Physics

Indoor Rock Climbing - This is a basic course in rock climbing, utilizing indoor climbing walls at an off-campus facility. Students are taught proper technique, safety and knots, as well as the purchase, use and maintenance of equipment.

Police and Policing - This course considers the history and development of functions in policing. Issues and controversies in policing such as, training, police ideology, police management styles, the development of a working police personality, the appropriate use of force, racial profiling, police corruption, patrol, professionalism, due process, and vocational considerations are examined.

Principles of Microeconomics - This examination and application of basic economic theory considers scarcity and choice, demand and supply, elasticity, consumer theory, firm theory and market structure. A writing component is required.

Spring 2007 - 16 Credits:

Programming & Problem Solving - This course serves as an introduction to computer science and computer programming. Topics include: fundamental programming constructs; problem-solving techniques; basic data and control structures; testing; debugging; arrays; and an introduction to object-oriented programming. The Java programming language is covered in detail. A lab is included

Investigative Techniques - This course provides students with knowledge of basic concepts of case and crime scene investigation; scene and investigative personnel management; nature of investigative personnel roles; steps in the processing of scenes and evidence; methods of documentation; general and specialized techniques for the recognition, identification and individualization of evidence; sources of investigative information; interview techniques; reconstruction of events; and legal and ethical considerations during criminal investigations.

Principles of Macroeconomics - his examination and application of basic macroeconomic theory covers scarcity and choice, unemployment and inflation, national income accounts, Keynesian and alternative models of income determination, fiscal policy, and monetary theory and policy. A writing component is required.

Introduction to Political Science - This course presents an introduction to basic concepts, processes, principles and institutional patterns of politics. The nature of politics and the dynamics of conflict are examined. The political processes, structures and functions of major political systems and emerging nations are compared. Emphasis is on political analysis and political and economic development.

Understanding Music - In this music appreciation course for students with no previous formal training in music, elements of musical forms and styles are studied together with necessary historical background. Frequent direct listening.