College Now

This course focuses on transitioning from high school to college, aiming to better inform and prepare students for careers in the multimedia and computing fields. Bridges involves academic and social components geared towards introducing you to a wide variety of computer skills.

(PRE-COLLEGE COURSE)

Green Monster is a challenging, hands-on course for aspiring scientists, environmentalists, and students who want to know more about life on earth. Learn about the impact of human activities, such as, mining, farming, and logging on the planet. It forms a bridge between Living Environment and college level Biology.

(PRE-COLLEGE COURSE)

In Why people do what they do, students will use autobiographical writing, reading, and discussion of texts from psychology, education, poetry, and fiction to explore some of life's most puzzling questions. Students will also write a well developed personal essay suitable for a college scholarship or special program application.

(PRE-COLLEGE COURSE)

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:40pm - 4:55pm

Problems generated by conflicting demands within the social structure of American society. Discussions and readings about social problems related to crime, work, urban life, ethnicity, race and business organizations..

Wednesdays 3:40pm - 6:10pm or Saturdays 10:00pm - 1:00pm

Introduction to an array of available software for the creation, documentation, and instruction of music. Designed for any musician interested in computer-based tools to enhance musical life and career. Topics include digital audio, MIDI, music notation, music on the internet, presentation of one’s work, and pedagogical tools.

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:05pm - 6:30pm or Saturdays 10:00am - 12:45pm

An introduction to the major facts, principles, methods, and theories of psychology. Topics include the history of psychology, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and cognition, motivation and emotion, and much more!

Tuesdays & Thursdays  5:05pm - 6:20pm

Critical consideration of issues in social ethics. Discussion of such topics as racism, sexism, economic justice, civil disobedience, capital punishment, environmental pollution, war and weaponry, abortion, euthanasia, freedom of information, the right to privacy.

Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm

Fundamentals of personal finance. Covers budgeting and cash-flow management, credit use, planned borrowing, taxes, managing major expenditures such as automobiles and housing, retirement planning and estate planning, higher education planning, property and liability insurance, health care planning, life insurance planning, and investments, (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities).

Saturdays 10:00am - 12:45pm

Introduction to forensic science, including modern techniques of forensic analysis. Collection and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes. Authentic criminal cases. Satisfies CUNY Pathways Flexible Core Scientific World requirement and College Option requirement. Same as CHEM 1037..

Saturdays 10:00am- 1:00pm

Introduction to speech communication covers oral communication and its role in society, emphasizing listening, interpersonal communication, group decision-making, and public (informative and persuasive) speaking, Course satisfies a CUNY Pathways requirement (also required at most colleges). Open to students with HS averages of 75 and over and ELA Regents scores of 70 and over.