Academics

All courses listed will take place in the morning (either 8:00 - 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

• ECON 1113 Principles of Economics- Macro - The functioning and current problems of the aggregate economy: determination and analysis of national income, employment, inflation and stabilization; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; and aspects of international interdependence.
• ECON 1123 Principles of Economics-Micro - Goals, incentives and allocation of resources resulting from economic behavior with applications and illustrations from current issues: operation of markets for goods, services and factors of production; the behavior of firms and industries in different types of competition and income distribution.

• A HI Understanding Art - Explanation and analysis of the principles underlying the visual arts. Consideration of formal, historical and other factors in the valuation and enjoyment of painting, sculpture, architecture and utilitarian objects.
• AFAM 2003 Intro - African & AFAM Studies - Introduces students to African and African-American Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and at other institutions of higher education in the United States. Students will study the major ideas, concepts, problems, issues, research and scholars in the field. Provides career focus and information for students who will major or minor in African and African-American Studies. 
• ANTH 1113 What Makes Us Human? - An introduction to the anthropological way of thinking about culture, language, social organization, religion, gender, prehistory, the rise of civilization, evolution and fossil hominins. Anthropological perspectives on the roles culture and biology play in influencing modern and ancient diversity of human behavior will be explored. 
  
• DANC 1713 Understanding Dance - A course in dance appreciation covering all aspects of various theatrical dance styles. 
• HIST 1493 United States History, 1865 to Present -  A general survey of United States history from the Civil War to the present day, with emphasis upon national political, diplomatic, economic, constitutional, social and intellectual developments.
• METR 2603 Severe and Unusual Weather - Provide non-majors and majors a detailed descriptive account of the physical processes important in the formation of various severe and unusual weather phenomena including: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail storms, lightning, hurricanes, midlatitude snowstorms, lake effect snows, atmospheric optical effects, and global climate change. 
• MUNM 2313 History of Jazz - Detailed study of jazz as a major art form. Studies the development of jazz through the growth of distinct styles. Stylistic change and cultural ties are made through representative works. Critical listening and evaluation are a major element. No prior knowledge is necessary.
• MUNM 2413 Music in Film - A "grand tour" of the esthetics and dramatic techniques of film music since 1895. Excerpts from commercial "silent era" and "sound era" films will be viewed and studied as examples of film music development and the composer's art. 
  
• NAS 1013 Intro-Native American Studies - This course will introduce students to key concepts and methods in the study of American Indian history, culture, and contemporary governance and socio-economic status. 
• P SC 1113 American Federal Government - A study of the structure, organization and powers of the executive, legislative and judicial branches including relationships between state and national governments. Emphasis upon political processes and popular government; elections, political parties, pressure groups, voting behavior.
• PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy - Basic problems of philosophy explored through a consideration of selected philosophers. 
• PSY 1113 Elements of Psychology - A survey of the scientific study of human behavior. Emphasis is placed upon scientific method, basic life processes, mechanisms of adaption, individual differences and group behavior. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to the research process either by serving as participants in research experiments or by conducting reviews of research topics.
• SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology - The fundamental concepts of sociology; foundations of group life; social change, processes, and problems.
• WGS 1003 Intro Women's & Gender Studies - Examines women's issues and movements in the U.S. and globally, focusing on the role of gender in people's lives and on the ways it is used to create privilege for some and oppress others. This course challenges traditional, normative notions about gender and sexuality, which are inextricably entwined. Explores how disability, race, and religion intersect with gender and sexual identity.