GNST 2020 — 3 UNITS SURVEY OF WESTERN ART I GNST 2430 — 3 UNITS PERSPECTIVES IN DIVERSITY

GNST 2120 — 3 UNITS

A survey of art, architecture, and design from the Prehistoric Period through the Middle Ages. In-cluded are the social, economic, cultural, political, and religious influences which have prompted or affected the art of each period. Students examine works of art and their iconography, stylistic tech-niques, and different media, with the goal of being able to recognize, understand, and discuss various art forms in their broader contexts.

ETHICS

A course in moral reasoning. By systematically weighing the claims of personal and social respon-sibility, ethical principles and ideals, and moral ob-ligations and rights, students develop a structured approach to the analysis and resolution of complex moral issues. Emphasis is on examining issues from diverse points of view. Written and oral presenta-tions and classroom discussion focus on major contemporary social, legal, and environmental issues, as well as on the role of ethics in business.

GNST 2220 — 3 UNITS

HISTORY OF DESIGN

GNST 2530 — 3 UNITS PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY

The emphasis of this course is to scientifically examine the musculoskeletal and physiological systems of the body in motion and at rest.

The principles of biochemical, pulmonary, and cir-culatory systems related to movement and exercise and the contemporary issues of neuromuscular health are investigated.

An exploration of important developments from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age in the history of decorative arts, architecture and ornaments, interiors and furniture, textiles, and graphic design.

GNST 2370 — 3 UNITS APPLIED STATISTICS

GNST 2530L — 1 UNIT PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY LAB

This course emphasizes the understanding and appli-cation of statistical methodology. Major topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, inferences of sampling, means and proportions, measures of central tendency, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing, and methods for displaying, describing, and producing data. Technology applications facilitate in-class activities.

GNST 2380 — 3 UNITS WORLD ART

GNST 2570 — 3 UNITS MICROECONOMICS

An introductory survey course in the art and art forms of selected African, Asian, and Meso-Ameri-can cultures. Students are able to view art through its cultural, religious, and historical context by evaluating the different styles that developed in different time periods and geographical areas of the world.

GNST 2420 — 3 UNITS SURVEY OF WESTERN ART II GNST 2630 — 3 UNITS PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY

Students study the fundamental principles of chem-istry and their applications. The relationships be-tween atomic particles and their effect on bonding, chemical reactions, and matter are explored.

A survey of art, architecture, and design from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Art move-ments such as Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstraction, and Surrealism are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the artist’s role in society and the effect of society on art.

GNST 2670 — 3 UNITS

This course examines the subtle and overt ways in which society marginalizes and discriminates against groups of people including, but not limited to, racial, cultural and ethnic groups, religious groups, women, the elderly, persons with disabil-ities (including physical and mental challenges), gender fluidity and LGBTQIA+. Students study not only the historical realities, institutions, and a legal system that have enabled discrimination to continue, they delve into the roots of hatred, fear and bias, the very foundations of prejudice and discrimination, in order to become conscious of and active in their own contributions to a more just and inclusive society.

This lab includes field excursions, observation jour-nals, interviews, and research to answer a scientific inquiry assigned to each student. One component of the research is to interview a practitioner in the field of kinesiology/anatomical sciences, including physi-cal therapists, professional strength trainers, or oth-er professionals in the exercise/lifestyle sciences.

Through the study of classical economic princi-ples, students develop a framework for analyzing economic variables and their effects on individuals, business organizations, and economics. Using graphs and models, students also explore and apply fundamental economic concepts such as supply and demand, competition and monopoly, and profit maximization.

ITALY STUDY TOUR

This course is available to students who sign up for the Italy Study Tour. The tour travels for two weeks between the winter and spring quarters and visits major Italian cities such as: Rome, Florence, and Venice. This tour is an immersion into western art history, which requires thorough critical analysis of