Courses

An introduction to how understanding Earth's composition and processes enables geologists to find the energy and mineral resources on which modern civilization is based, and why those processes can lead to natural disasters if not fully understood.

Land use planning in New York City is governed by a number of regulatory programs including zoning, environmental regulations, and the NYC building code. However, in New York City, as in many other cities, powerful economic and political forces really determine how land is developed. Community and special interest groups confront politicians and developers in determining what eventually gets built.

Anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, and development of plants.

Major aspects of plant anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, and influences of the biotic and abiotic environment on growth and development at the intercellular, intracellular, organismal, and community levels.

Readings in the shorter works of Plato.

A comparative examination of philosophical themes in the Bible and in Greek philosophy, focusing upon conceptions of God, creation, human nature, physical and moral evil, the meaning of history, and the nature of society.

A survey of drama dealing with the black experience in America.

An intensive workshop focusing on the skills required to write a complete full- length play. The course goal is to help student playwrights find their unique theatrical voices. Intended for students who have completed Playwriting I or have a background in dramatic writing.

See Department for Description. Prereq: Permission of department.

Intensive practice in the writing of plays, with related readings. May be repeated once for credit toward degree but may be applied only once to the major.