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The new core curriculum is the foundation for all undergraduate
learning at the Brooklyn Campus. It provides a common educational
experience that is academically challenging, enriching student's
understandings of themselves and the world around them. Students
will learn to appreciate different perspectives, to consider openly
new and diverse thinking, to investigate ideas with careful skepticism,
and to question conventional wisdom. They will develop analytical
thinking and questioning skills and become thoughtful and discerning
readers, writers, and speakers. The Core is designed to integrate
distinct areas of learning and to develop an appreciation of the
differences and commonalities among us all.
The new Core Curriculum consists of the following
credit-bearing courses as well as WAC and Computer Literacy:
WAC
(WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM)
A program aimed at ensuring that all graduates develop clear and
effective writing styles through attention to grammar and other
elements of composition. Throughout their academic careers, students
will be expected to produce a substantial body of written work in
core courses as well as in upper division courses offered by all
departments on campus.
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COMPUTER LITERACY
All undergraduate students are required to demonstrate basic computer
skills prior to graduation. Students should consult with testing
center advisors.
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AREA/COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CORE
SEMINAR 50
THE IDEA OF THE HUMAN
(3 credits)
An interdisciplinary course that provides a common intellectual
experience with writing-intensive dimensions exploring ideas of
the human condition.
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ENGLISH 16
COMPOSITION
(3 credits)
Written points of logic, substance and responsibility to the reader
are stressed.
(BY PLACEMENT EXAM OR EXEMPTION FROM ENGLISH 13, 14)
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ENGLISH 61, 62, 63, 64
SURVEYS OF LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
(Total - 6 credits from above courses)
A significant portion of humanity's cultural legacy is expressed
as literature.
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HISTORY 1, 2
THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
(Total - 6 credits)
The study of history helps us appreciate the complexity of human
affairs and understand the forces that have helped shape the modern
world.
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MATHEMATICS 16
FINITE MATHEMATICS
(3 credits)
The ability to think formally and reason from data is increasingly
important in a world that is being driven by scientific and technological
change.
(PLACEMENT EXAMS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE PREREQUISITES IF ANY)
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PHILOSOPHY 61, 62
PHILOSOPHICAL EXPLORATIONS 1 & 2
(Total - 6 credits)
The dramatic changes sweeping over the world make it more important
than ever to reflect on ethical matters.
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SCIENCES
PHYSICS 20 THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE
CHEMISTRY 21 CHEMISTRY AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY
BIOLOGY 22 BIOLOGY AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY
(Total - 10 credits)
Scientific literacy is essential if we are to understand ourselves
and the world in which we live.
(SCIENCE MAJORS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE SCIENCE
SEQUENCE REQUIRED OF THEIR DISCIPLINE)
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
ANTHROPOLOGY 4 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTHROPOLOGY 5 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ECONOMICS 1, 2 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE 11 POWER & POLITICS
PSYCHOLOGY 3 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY 3 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
(Total - 6 credits from above courses)
The forms and structures of human organizations are changing and
consciously structuring our public life.
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SPEECH 3
ORAL COMMUNICATION
(3 credits)
Communicating effectively is essential to the liberal education
of good citizens.
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