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The developments, personalities, and historical relations of arguably the most influential musical streams in American history are the focus of this study which will discuss visionary works and individuals in their social and historical contexts. Beginning with Ellington's work in the Harlem Renaissance, classes will consider the progression through the swing era, early rhythm and blues, Motown of the 1960s which evolved toward social commentary, the rise of Funk and Disco in the 1970s, and trends in early Hip Hop from the early 80s through the early 90s.

Teaches safety and general procedures in handling, grooming, and tacking the horse. Allows mounted students to learn and practice the basic riding position and communication aids for stopping, going and turning at the walk and trot with an introduction to the canter. Instruction will be multidisciplinary. Special emphasis on horse care and overall stable management. For those with no prior horse experience and/or no formal riding instruction.

This course is part of a nationally-recognized program in Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). It will cover 'streetwise' self-defense techniques, including stances, blocking, kicking, striking, voice commands and ground defense. It will also impart techniques for risk awareness, risk recognition and risk reduction. The semester's study concludes with an optional full contact self-defense simulation.

Topics include: electromagnetism, emphasizing fields and energy; electrostatics; electric circuits; magnetism; induction; and electromagnetic radiation. Additional topics chosen according to the interests of the class and instructor.

Topics include infinite series, complex numbers, partial differentiation, multiple integration, selected topics in linear algebra and vector analysis, ordinary differential equations, and Fourier series. The course includes a brief introduction to Mathematica and Matlab, in addition to a traditional emphasis on analytic solutions.