Courses

This course explores fashion and social justice through global case studies to understand the meaning and significance of dress as an instrument of political action in both history and the present moment. It addresses the global fashion industry and its relationship to environmental degradation along with solutions to these problems in the current field.

Fundamental concepts underpinning plate tectonics, tectonic margins, and structural geology. Introduction to principles of Earth's heat production and rock deformation, mountain building, and natural hazards associated with tectonic activity. Analysis and interpretation of geologic structures. Discussion of current topics and methods of tectonics research. Required all-day field trip(s).

This course will give students training in the study of animal bones from archeological and paleontological sites. A broad survey of skeletons from a variety of animals (mammals, birds, reptiles and fish) leads to a focus on the bones of medium-sized ungulates commonly found at archeological sites (e.g., the white- tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus). The class period will be divided between lecture and lab time.

An introduction to the federal income tax as it relates to individuals. Particular emphasis is given to the basic multitiered tax structure. The underlying concepts of basis, inclusion, exclusion, and deduction are defined, utilizing the Internal Revenue Code and related material. Special classes of taxpayers including partnerships, estates, trusts, corporations of various types, and foreign taxpayers are considered as well as accounting and procedural rules.

This course introduces students to feminist perspectives on politics and political thought, and to the current debates and issues in contemporary feminism, through a study of political writing by and about women.

Intensive practice in the writing of fiction, with related readings. May be repeated once for credit toward degree but may be applied only once to the major. 607 / 1272 Queens College

Introduction to local flora and vegetation. Lectures will emphasize the structure andcomposition of local vegetation. Laboratories will consist mainly of field trips to parks, preserves, and botanical gardens. Students will submit a field tripreport and a plant collection. This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Application of the latest techniques for sampling, monitoring, and evaluating groundwater and surface-water systems. Particular consideration will be given to drainage basin analysis, aquifer testing, selected geophysical techniques, and hydrological software application. Offered in the summer. Requires one-week residence in field camp or dormitories.

This course gives the student an opportunity to participate in an assigned and supervised field experience in a bilingual school program or social service agency serving the Latino community. The student will be required to gather information, observe, and participate in one of the many agencies that seek to serve the Puerto Rican and Latino community. The student will examine the role of language and culture in the delivery of social and educational services.

Field training in archaeological survey and excavation in actual selected field sites. Basic archaeological fiend techniques will be taught, and students will develop skills in scientific data-recording procedures. Prehistoric sites will be located, mapped, and described, and cultural materials will be recovered in the field for subsequent laboratory analysis. Course may be retaken for a maximum combined total of 6 credits.