course offerings General Business (GBUS) GBUS 180 Business Policy and Strategy 3 s.h. A capstone course enabling students to integrate functional area knowledge in order to effect managerial decisions and assume leadership roles in organizations. Theory and concepts are applied using both case analysis and a computer-based business simulation. Topics include: elements of the strategic planning process, such as strategy formulation and implementation; ethics and corporate social responsibility; corporate, business, and functional-level strategy; the relationship between strategy and organizational structure; and strategic control and reward systems. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Business majors with senior class standing and MGT 101, FIN 101 and MKT 101. Corequisites: FIN 110, MGT 110. SSI 60116: M-R, 3:45-5:55 p.m., Persky, 210 CV Starr GBUS 220 Applied Business Principles and Aging 3 s.h. An introductory general business course for health care professionals. Major components of business, including financial planning, strategic analysis, marketing management, and the management of human resources and organizations are examined. Emphasis is on how these concepts specifically relate to the aging population. Included are topics on the elderly as a viable market, management of health care facilities, and promotion of health care products and services. Functional categories of decision making, organizing and allocation of resources for administrators who operate in the area of the elderly are discussed. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students matriculated in the Gerontology program. Not for M.B.A. degree credit. SSI 60615: TBA, Brodsky
Geography (GEOG) GEOG 106 (BH, CC) Urbanization in the Developing World 3 s.h. Coping with rapid urbanization and the uncontrolled growth of cities, poses one of the greatest geographical challenges facing the nations of the developing world. This course introduces students to the study of urbanization in the developing world and explores the urban problems such as insufficient infrastructure, unemployment, lack of housing and inadequate social services that occur in these cities. The course has a regional focus and looks at the development of cities in Latin America, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and North Africa and the Middle East, highlighting each regions distinctive urban patterns and problems. The last section of the course looks at possible solutions and policies that could be adopted to help alleviate the problems of rapid urbanization and poverty in the cities of the developing world. SSI 60815: M-R, 11 a.m.-2:10 p.m., Saff, 101 Brower Course meets 5/25-6/16. SSIII 80256: M-R, 9 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Girma, 101 Davison GEOG 113C (CC) Geography of East and Southeast Asia 3 s.h. This course examines East and Southeast Asia, commonly known as Pacific Asia. Pacific Asian societies have experienced various phases of development since the end of World War II. Topics include socioeconomic features of: Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and other countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Problems and prospects of development in the region as well as issues related to urbanization, transportation, agriculture and resource development are covered. Prerequisite(s)/ Course Notes: Credit given for this course or GEOG 113, not both. SSIII 80257: M-R, 2-5:10 p.m., Qiu, 203 Brower GEOG 145 (BH, CC) Geography of Africa 3 s.h. Study of Africa’s diverse human and physical landscapes, focusing on the interaction between the two. Analysis of the cultural, environmental, economic, social, political and population geography of the continent. Both North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, the continent’s two major regions, are featured prominently and examples are drawn from many of Africa’s more than 50 individual nation-states. SSI 60816: M-R, 2:20-5:30 p.m., Saff, 106 Brower Course meets 525-6/16.
SSIII 80170: M-R, 12:30-3:40 p.m., Girma, 202 Brower GEOG 151 Independent Readings in Geography 3 s.h. Intensive reading, oral, and written work focusing on a regional and/or topical subdiscipline of geography. Open only to students interested in pursuing advanced work in geography and who have arranged to work with a supervising faculty member. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: A combination of any two semesters of geography courses offered at Hofstra. SSI 60204: TBA
Geology (GEOL) GEOL 1 (NS) Physical Geological Science 3 s.h. Origin and evolution of the universe, elements, solar system, earth, continents, oceans and atmosphere set in the context of modern plate tectonic theory. The relationship of principal earth components (rocks and minerals) to materials useful to society (ores, fossil fuels and gemstones). Effects of surface processes (rivers, deserts, glaciation, soils) in the context of contemporary problems, including water supply, hurricanes and world climate. Study of tectonic forces with the related geologic hazards of volcanism and earthquakes. Written research report and in-class oral presentation using visual media required of all students. Field trip supports course topics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or GEOL 11 or New College NGG 3. SSI 60256: (Lecture): M-R, 10-11:25 a.m., Bennington, 225 Gittleson 60257: (Lab): M-R, 11:26 a.m.-12:55 p.m., Bennington, 225 Gittleson SSII 70602: M-R, 10 a.m.-12:55 p.m., Cherukupalli, 225 Gittleson GEOL 7 (NS) Earth Science I 3 s.h. GEOL 7 is an elective for geology majors, not for major credit. This course satisfes liberal arts, science and earth science distribution requirements for teachers. Considers the origin of earth, its relation to other members of the solar system, atmosphere, climate and ocean. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) SSI 60016: (Lecture): M-R, 6:30-7:55 p.m., Bennington, 162 Gittleson 60189: (Lab): M-R, 7:56-9:25 p.m., Bennington, 162 Gittleson
German (GERM) GERM 1 Elementary German 3 s.h. Fundamentals of structure. Oral drill. SSII 70836: M-R, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Kershner, 13 Netherlands GERM 101 Advanced German Language 3 s.h. (Courses in the 101-106 series may be taken in any order and will be geared to individualized instruction.) An integrated sequence of courses, rather than six individual courses, this language sequence gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including grammar) and in reading. Text material will range from simple stories to more sophisticated language and will include culture and civilization topics. The individual student’s needs and wishes will determine the exact nature of course. A detailed personal record will be maintained to assure the development of student’s skills. To be offered one per semester in a three-year cycle. SSI 60291: TBA, Kershner SSII 70258: TBA, Kershner GERM 116 Advanced Readings 1 s.h. Designed to help students maintain proficiency in German and at the same time enhance their reading facility within their own specific field. Prerequisite(s)/ Course Notes: GERM 4 or equivalent or permission. SSI 60450: TBA, Kershner SSII 70257: TBA, Kershner
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