Universidad del Sagrado Corazón


	SUMMER 2006 COURSES DESCRIPTION _______________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION _______________________________________________ ** ADM-MANAGEMENT COURSES ADM 102. ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS. Basic course that introduces the student to the concepts and fundamental tools necessary to understand the managerial process of organizations. It presents an analytical approach contingent to the external and internal environment that affects the operations of the enterprise. It emphasizes the managerial process and basic functions such as: planning, organization, direction and control. Four credits. (June) ADM 301. HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (Prerequisites ADM 102) Study of the essential concepts of human resource administration and staffing techniques. Discussion of the basic process of recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, compensation, security and other topics, and related legislation. 3 hours per week, I semester, 3 credits. (July) CEM 480. SPECIAL TOPICS IN THE MANAGERIAL SCIENCES. General and comprehensive integration of the different segments that compose managerial activity. Taught through lectures with invited specialists. Three credits. (July) CON-ACCOUNTING COURSES CON 211. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS I. Analysis of the basic principles of accounting for managers. Study of the cycle of financial accounting for service enterprises and those engaged in the purchase and sale of merchandise. Discussion of managerial accounting for manufacturing enterprises and the analysis of financial statements. For Business Administration students. Four credits. (June, July) CON 212. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS II. (Prerequisite: CON 211) Study of the systems of cost accumulation. Analysis of the cost-volume-benefit relationship, the planning process, and budget control. Discussion of the evaluation of results through the use of the cost standard and the capital budget. Four credits. (June, July) CON 499. ACCOUNTING PRACTICUM. Exposes the student to a real environment within the accounting field, which will give him/her the opportunity to develop business administration skills and to strengthen his/her knowledge of accounting. Three credits. (July) ECO-ECONOMICS COURSES ECO 235. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS. (Prerequisite: MCO 150) Analysis and discussion of the different market structures that exist in the capitalist economy and how they generate different behaviors, consequences and equilibrium in the relation among producers, consumers and the government. A study of the theory of partial equilibrium of the markets and prices as tools that regulate, control and direct economic activity. It takes into consideration the role of government as a regulating agent of markets to assure the stability of the economic systems. Analysis of forces that create the markets of production resources, their distribution and effects on the general workforce of the economy. Three credits. (June, July) ECO 236. MACRO-ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES. (Prerequisite: ECO 235) Study of economic aggregates. Analysis of the different indicators of economic activity. Discussion of the theories of investment, savings and production, as well as the theories of money, prices and interest. Study of the traditional income determining models. Analysis of the objectives of economic policies and their fiscal, monetary and credit tools. Three credits. (June, July) FIN-FINANCE COURSE FIN 305. MANAGERIAL FINANCE. (Prerequisites: CON 202 or CON 212) An introduction to financial management with emphasis on corporations. Study of the theoretical aspects of financial markets, their instruments, intermediaries, and institutions, models for evaluating financial assets, interest and yield. Analysis of the most common financial policies on investment and the financing of enterprises. Discussion of typical managerial funding problems. Three credits. (June, July) GME-MARKETING MANAGEMENT COURSE GME 201. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. The study of marketing as a human activity focused on satisfying consumer needs throughout an exchange process of economic, social, cultural, psychological, and political nature, which affects all type of organizations. The role played by organizations and individuals as part of such exchange process is discussed. Three credits. (June, July) GME 307. SERVICES MARKETING (Prerequisite GME 201) Application of marketing management concepts to the service sector. Emphasis on the marketing mix and the characteristics, which are distinctive and particular to services. Marketing plan. Marketing resources and tools relevant to marketing health services, personnel, sports, professional services, and financial services, among others. 3 hours per week, 1 semester, 3 credits. (July) MCO-BUSINESS MATHEMATICS COURSES MCO 150. QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT. (CEEB score of 600 or above) Introduction to the quantitative methods needed by the manager in the decision making process. Study of the rates of growth, marginal analysis and decreasing yield in production. Estimates of the trends in sales, costs and income; projections of income and expenses; estimates of profits and consumer and producer surplus. Four credits. (June) MCO 250. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS. (Prerequisite: MCO 150) An introduction to descriptive statistics and the probability theory as applied to typical situations in the business administration field. A study of the different techniques of graphic presentation, descriptive data, frequency distributions and descriptive statistics. A study of the probability concepts of the quantitative and qualitative aspects. Presentation and use of probability distributions. Three credits. (June) MCO 251. GENERAL STATISTICS. (Prerequisite: MCO 250) Analysis of statistical inference and its application in business administration. The use of sampling techniques as a tool for managerial decision making and for the estimate of such statistical measures as arithmetic mean, variance and proportions. An explanation of the theory of estimates, hypothesis testing through parametric and non-parametric methods. Variable-association techniques, correlation, simple and multiple lineal regression applicable to managerial problem solving. Three credits. (July) _______________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES _______________________________________ BIO - BIOLOGY COURSES BIO 109. BIOLOGY AND SOCIETY. A study of the concepts of modern biology and of the scientific methodology for analysis and decision making concerning the problems related to daily life. Discussion of biological processes that contribute to the functional equilibrium of organisms and the homeostasis of the ecosystem. Discussion and analysis of the genetic material and the influence of the biotechnology in modern societies. The moral and ethical aspects and their impact on the society are analyzed. Three credits, lecture and laboratory. (June, July) BIO 111. GENERAL BIOLOGY I. Fundamental principles of plant and animal life and their relation with the environment. Special attention is given to the molecular and cellular levels and to biochemical processes. Respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis, and meiosis. Introduction to Mendelian and Post-Mendelian genetics. Three credits, lecture and laboratory. (June) BIO 112. GENERAL BIOLOGY II. (Prerequisite: BIO 111) Principles of population genetics and evolution. Classification of plants and animals. Comparative study of the organic systems in animals. Structure and function in plants. Ecology and tropical ecosystems. Three credits, lecture and laboratory. (July) FIS - PHYSICS COURSES FIS 203. GENERAL PHYSICS I. (Prerequisite: MAT 201). A calculus approach to the basic concepts of mechanics. Units, dimensional analysis and vector. Kinematics in one and two dimensions. Circular motion and gravitation. Work and energy. Many particle systems, conservation of linear momentum. Rotational kinematics and dynamics. Angular momentum and torque. Rigid bodies in static equilibrium. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (June) FIS 204. GENERAL PHYSICS II. (Prerequisite: FIS 203). A calculus approach to the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism. Electric force and electric potential. Gaus’s Law. Capacitance and dielectric materials. Current and resistance. Direct current circuits. Magnetic force and magnetic fields. Ampere’s Law. Faraday’s Law. Inductance and alternating current circuits. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (July) INF-INFORMATICS COURSES INF 103. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATICS FOR COMMUNICATION. Introduction to computers for communications majors: history, components, basic operation of the operating system, impact of the information revolution on modern society, ethical problems. Study of basic microcomputer application programs: word processing, graphics software, and desktop publishing. Three credits. (July) INF 105. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATICS. Introduction to computers for social science, humanities, education and nursing majors: history, components, basic operation of the operating system, impact of the information revolution on modern society, ethical problems. Study of basic microcomputer application programs: word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems. Three credits. (June) MAT - MATHEMATICS COURSES MAT 100. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS. Basic mathematical concepts. Fundamental operations. Problem solving with decimals, percentages, and algebra. Statistical graphs. For students whose major does not require additional courses in mathematics. Three credits. (June, July) MAT 101. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I. (Prerequisite: score over 500 in Math in College Entrance Examination of the College Board) Real numbers and their properties. Polynomial and rational expressions. Expressions with radicals. Linear equations and linear inequalities. Three credits. (June) MAT 102. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II. (Prerequisite: MAT 101) Linear and quadratic functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Systems of linear equations. Sequences. Complex numbers. Three credits. (July) MAT 133. PRECALCULUS I. (Prerequisite: score over 650 in Math in College Entrance Examination of the College Board) Relations, functions and their graphs. Polynomial and rational functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Three credits. (June) MAT 134. PRECALCULUS II. (Prerequisite: MAT 133) Systems of equations. Sequences. Trigonometric functions. Analytic trigonometry. Complex numbers. Three credits. (July). MAT 201. CALCULUS I. (Prerequisites: MAT 134) Limits. Continuity. Derivatives. Applications of the derivative. Antidifferentiation. Definite integral. Areas. The fundamental theorem of calculus. Conic sections. Five credits. (June) MAT 202. CALCULUS II. (Prerequisite: MAT 201). Volumes of solids of revolution. Areas of lateral surfaces. Arc length. Techniques of integration. Indeterminate forms. Improper integrals. Sequences and series. Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives. Vectors. Five credits. (July) MAT 210. APPLIED STATISTICS I. (Prerequisite: MAT 100 or score over 500 in CEEB). Statistical analysis of data. Statistical graphs. Measures of central tendency and variability. Association measures for two variables, correlation. Elements of probability. Normal distributions. Elements of sampling techniques. Estimation. Introduction to inferential statistics. Use of statistical software to process data. Three credits. (June) MAT 261. COMPUTERIZED STATISTICS I. (Prerequisite MAT 134). Descriptive statistics. Probability. Binomial and normal distributions. Sampling. Estimation and test of hypothesis. Chi-square test. Use of Minitab. Three credits. (July) QUI - CHEMISTRY COURSES QUI 101. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. This course is an introduction to the fundamental laws and principles of modern chemistry. It covers the molecular and atomic structure and its relation to the periodic chart. Also establishes a link between chemical reactions and its mass relationships. States the laws of thermo-chemistry and the gaseous state and works with chemical bonding and intermolecular forces. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (June) QUI 102. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. (Prerequisite: QUI 101). This course deals with the physical properties of solutions. Studies chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Establishes the different reactions in aqueous solutions such as: acid-base, solubility and electrochemical reactions. It also states the laws of thermodynamics and their relation to chemical equilibrium and spontaneity. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (July) QUI 108. PRINCIPLES GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. Fundamental principles of general chemistry: matter and measurements; elements, atoms and compounds; atomic structures; compounds and the chemical bond; chemical reactions; solutions and colloids; reversible chemical reactions and chemical equilibrium. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (June) QUI 109. PRINCIPLES GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. (Prerequisite: QUI 108). An introduction to basic concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry: hydrocarbons; alcohols, phenols and ethers; carbonyl compounds; amines; carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; enzymes; nucleic acids. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (July) QUI 301. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. (Prerequisite: QUI 102). Atomic and molecular structure; molecular orbitals and covalent bonding: structural (constitutional) isomerism; stereochemistry, enantiomers; substitution and elimination reactions of alkyl halides; nomenclature, structure, synthesis and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and ethers; preparation of alcohols from aldehydes and ketones; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (June) QUI 302. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. (Prerequisite: QUI 301). Conjugated systems, molecular orbital description of conjugated systems, reactions of conjugated systems, aromaticity, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, electrophilic aromatic substitutions; aldehydes and ketones, nucleophilic addition, aldol condensations, enolates and carbanions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives; amines; polycyclic aromatic compounds; nucleophilic aromatic substitution; free radical reactions and carbohydrates. Four credits, lecture and laboratory. (July) ___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ___________________________________ ANT-ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE ANT 205. PUERTO RICAN CULTURE. A broad analysis of the Puerto Rican culture through a critical and historical approach. A study of how political and economic structures produce changes in the Puerto Rican culture. Three credits. (June) CPO - POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE CPO 204. PUERTO RICAN GOVERNMENT. The governmental structures of Puerto Rico since 1898, including the political process, the branches of the government, their powers and limitations. The relationship between the government of Puerto Rico and that of the United States under the Commonwealth status. Three credits. (July) CSO- SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES CSO 104. CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ANALYSIS. Critical study of the principles of and debates in the social sciences. An analysis of the significant changes in the contemporary world in the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental spheres. Includes the dynamic role of the individual in these scenarios and processes of change. Three credits. (June) CSO 203. STATISTICS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL SCIENCES. This is a core course for Social Sciences Department students. The course covers statistical techniques to be applied in this field of study. This course will demonstrate that graphs, scales, current trends, dispersion and the probability theory are tools that, among other things, may help identify individual, group, community, program and service needs; demographic conditions, contemporary structural patterns; social, economic and political trends. Three credits. (June) CSO 204. SOCIAL RESEARCH METHOD AND TECHNIQUES. (Prerequisite: CSO 203) Introduction to the basic knowledge and skills of social research, including the selection and formulation of problems, hypothesis, methodology, techniques for data collection, data analysis and the presentation of organized results. Study of computerized techniques in the development of a social research project. Three credits. (July) CSO 317. SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL WELFARE SYSTEMS. Conceptual framework for the analysis of the social welfare system focusing on cultural values, the political, economic and social system, and how they influence the process of defining social problems and developing social policies and programs. Also, how such policies and programs affect minority groups. Three credits. (June) GEO - GEOGRAPHY COURSE GEO 102. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. A survey of cultural geography with emphasis on population distribution, cultural, social, political and economic factors and their impact on the environment. Three credits. (July) PSI - PSYCHOLOGY COURSES PSI 200. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL GROWTH. Analysis and discussion of basic concepts of psychological motivation, emotions, self-image, love, sexuality, interpersonal relationships, stress, and other topics viewed from a perspective that is conducive to personal growth in an inter-subjective configuration perspective. Three credits. (June) PSI 201. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I. Basic principles and methods of psychology as a science. Emphasis on sensation, perception, learning, motivation, emotion, cognitive processes and foundations of psychology. Required course for majors in psychology. Three credits. (June) PSI 202. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I. (Prerequisite: PSI 201) Basic principles and methods of psychology as a science. Emphasis on human development, personality, interpersonal relationships, psychopathology and schools of psychotherapy. Required course for psychology majors. Three credits. (July) PSI 203. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I. Human development from conception to mid-childhood. Physical, psychological and social aspects of human development are discussed. Three credits. (June) PSI 204. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II. Human development from adolescence to death. A study of principles, variables and theory models of the life cycle. Each stage is analyzed and discussed, using an integral study approach, which includes physical, psychosocial and cognitive views of the subject, within the context of the Puerto Rican socio-cultural scenario. Three credits. (July) SJU - JUSTICE SYSTEM COURSE SJU 102. CIVIL RIGHTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. (before SJU 340) A study of the origins and development of civil rights in contemporary society, emphasizing their philosophical foundation. A second major topic is an in-depth discussion of some of the basic civil rights in Puerto Rico. Three credits. (June) SOC - SOCIOLOGY COURSES SOC 209. SOCIAL PROBLEMS. (Prerequisite: SOC 101). Study of social problems from a historical and sociological perspective. Analysis of the various theoretical frameworks and the ways in which these define and explain social problems. Emphasis on the study of social problems from an international perspective and their particular manifestation in the Puerto Rican context. Three credits. (July) SOC 217. SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY. (Prerequisite: SOC 101) Study of the various domestic arrangements and their relationship to the socio-economic structure from a sociological and historical perspective. The course includes a discussion of the feminist critique of the traditional sociological theories of the family. Three credits. (July) SOC 414. GROUP DYNAMICS. Study of basic theories and concepts related to small group dynamics. Emphasis is given to the stage model of group development and to the individual’s interaction in groups. Processes that arise in groups are studied such as: communication, leadership, power, conflict and decision making. The course integrates theory and practice, providing a live group laboratory. Three credits. (June) ____________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION _____________________________________ ART-ART COURSES ART 102. ART APPRECIATION. Overview of the visual arts, including the study of the elements, principles, techniques and materials of art. The themes are presented using examples from Puerto Rican and international art. The course shows students how to react and analyze works of art and to understand art as a part of daily life. Three credits. (June, July) ART 120. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES OF ART. Theory and experimentation on the use and manipulation of a wide variety of materials available for artistic creation. Fundamental aspects of the different media and techniques and its application to the visual arts. Introduction to studio practices and creative experimentation. Three credits (June) ART 334. INTRODUCTION TO SILK-SCREEN PRINTING. Introduction to the silk-screen printing process through experimentation and various block-out techniques and direct drawing on the silk with different mediums and techniques. Three credits. (June) CMU-COMMUNICATION COURSES CMU 101. INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION. Overview of the basic concepts, processes and theories of communication. Study of mass communication: historical development, characteristics, controversies, and future impact. Relationship between media, society, and government. Three credits. (June, July) CMU 103. FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION THEORY. (Prerequisite: CMU 101) Significant factors affecting the communication process. Analysis of semiotic theories and models of communication. Emphasis on the study of persuasion, motivation and intention, as well as human social interaction and public response. Three credits. (June) FOT 123. BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY. Introduction to the history of photography. Methods and techniques of black and white photography. Appropriate use of photographic equipment. Dark room techniques and practices. Requisite: 35 mm camera. Four credits. (June) CMU 255. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION. (Prerequisite: CMU 101) State and federal jurisprudence, legislation and regulations applicable to mass communication in Puerto Rico. Emphasis on the ethical and social responsibilities in communications. Three credits. (June) CMU 318. COMMUNICATION RESEARCH. (Prerequisite: CMU 101, MAT 210) Introduction to the methods and techniques for conducting mass communication research. Emphasis on interviews, surveys and focus groups. Basic analysis techniques and use of research data. Three credits. (June) PER-JOURNALISM COURSE **** PER 229. FUNDAMENTALS OF JOURNALISM. (Prerequisite: CMU 101) Historical background and methods of print and broadcasting journalism. Role of the press in different places and times. Present condition of the information industry. Introduction to the structure of the news. Three credits. (June) PUB-ADVERTISING COURSE PUB 218. INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISING. (Prerequisites: CMU 101, GME 201) Functions of advertising. Social and economic aspects of advertising. Internal structure of advertising agencies. Study of the role of advertising agencies. Study of the role of advertising in the marketing mix, the creative strategies and media planning. Three credits. (June) PUB 319. ADVERTISING PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES. (Prerequisites: ESP 225, PUB 218) Systematic planning, development and delivery of advertising presentations using audiovisual techniques. Finding creative solutions for effective communication. Training in the operation and use of audiovisual equipment. Two hours of lecture and two hours of workshop per week. Three credits. (June) RPU-PUBLIC RELATIONS COURSE RPU 225. PUBLIC RELATIONS. (Prerequisite: CMU 101) Introduction to theory and practice of contemporary public relations. Emphasis on the historical development, functions, resources, processes and problems of the profession. Three credits. (June) TEL-TELECOMMUNICATION COURSE TEL 201. INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS. (Prerequisite: CMU 101) History, development and impact of radio, television and new technology. Emphasis on relevant facts related to radio and television in Puerto Rico. Study of the characteristics, functions and impact of telecommunications in society. Three credits. (June) _______________________________ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION _______________________________ CFI-PHYSICAL FITNESS COURSE CFI 105. WELLNESS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH. Study of interrelated positive conduct between body and mind, in the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental dimensions to develop wellness. Analysis and measurement of the physical fitness components in order to design exercise programs that achieve a healthy, happy and productive life. Three credits. (June, July) EDU-EDUCATION COURSE EDU 211. INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. A study of early childhood education from a broad perspective, and its historical evolution. The vision of early childhood of some theorists like Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Froebel, Montessori and Dewey will be analyzed. Analysis of the importance of rich and appropriate early educational experiences. Discussion of social and economic aspects that have influenced early childhood education and the Puerto Rican vision of them. Three credits. (June) EFI-PHSYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE EFI 227. GAMES, RHYTHM, MOVEMENT AND MODIFIED SPORTS. Movement exploration and development of muscular coordination through basic rhythm. Simple games organization for K-3 and 4th grade. Design, selection and practice of games and modified sports used as an instrument to teach motor skills, rules, knowledge, appreciation and strategies of an official sport. Analysis of principles to be considered in the planning and implementation of educational-games experiences. Three credits. (June) ____________________________ HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT ____________________________ ESP - SPANISH COURSES ESP 091. SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, FIRST LEVEL. Practice and theoretical study of basic vocabulary and grammar for learners of Spanish as a second language. Special emphasis is given to Spanish-American and Caribbean cultures. Beginners level. Three credits. (June) ESP 093. SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, SECOND LEVEL. Practice and theoretical study of basic vocabulary and grammar for learners of Spanish as a second language. Special emphasis is given to Spanish-American and Caribbean cultures. Intermediate level. Three credits (July) ESP 106. WRITING AND READING. A workshop designed to help students refine their written composition skills. Writing and reading of various expository and argumentative essays. Three credits (June, July) ESP 121. LITERARY GENRES I: POETRY, DRAMA AND ESSAY. A study of poetry, drama and essays. Discussion of the technical and theoretical aspects on which text analysis is based and their application in the analysis of poems, dramas and essays. Three credits. (June, July) ESP 124. FILM AND LITERATURE. This course examines literary texts that have been adapted and filmed. It analyzes the transformation of the written text into a visual image, emphasizing the links between the theoretical, the technical and the conceptual in both forms of artistic expression. Three credits (June) ESP 225. ORAL COMMUNICATION. The nature and basic principles of oral communication. Group discussions and exercises. Oral interpretations, opinions and speeches. The use of logical arguments to influence an audience. Three credits (June, July) FIL-PHILOSOPHY COURSES FIL 101. LOGIC. The objective of logic. Sentences and propositions. Judgments. Reasoning. Basic functions of language. Non-formal fallacies. Definitions. Divisions. Categorical reasoning. Rules of syllogisms. The logic of enunciation. Three credits. (June, July) FIL 106. ETHICS. Basic principles and justification of the ethical dimension of the person within the structure of human existence. Analysis, critical argumentation and value of the different ethical systems that relate to the ethos of contemporary men and women. Three credits. (June, July) FRA-FRENCH COURSES FRA 101. BASIC FRENCH I. Basic elements of grammar. Reading of dialogs and paragraphs. Vocabulary exercises. Communication activities. Language laboratory. Three credits. (June). FRA 102. BASIC FRENCH II (Prerequisite: FRA. 101) Basic elements of grammar continued. Reading of dialogs and short essays. Vocabulary exercises. Communication activities. Language laboratory. Three credits. (July) HIS-HISTORY COURSE HIS 212. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUERTO RICAN NATION. Panoramic view of the main historical processes of the Puerto Rican nation, especially the political, economic and social aspects during the 19th and 20th centuries. Themes such as the nature and development of the concept of nationality and the ideology of political parties will be studied. Three credits. (June, July) HUM-HUMANITIES COURSE HUM 111. THE HUMAN BEING AND HUMANIZATION OF HIS CIRCUMSTANCES. This interdisciplinary course studies topics of universal value for human beings, such as identity, power and intellectual and social currents from antiquity to the present. These topics are presented as problems to foment interest and reflection among the students and better prepare them for our complex world. The course contributes to students’ development of a more judicious appreciation of their own value and that of others, as well as of different peoples and their cultures. Three credits. (June, July) ING-ENGLISH COURSES ING 031. BASIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH. Intensive course that helps students develop and improve the grammatical structures used in oral and written communication. Language laboratory. No credits. (June) ING 112. PRACTICAL ENGLISH FOR EVERYDAY USE. This course provides students with intensive practice at the intermediate level to acquire, develop and improve their aural-oral skills, reading and writing skills. Language laboratory. Four credits. (June-July) ING 113. READING FOR COMMUNICATION. This course combines intensive reading with oral and written communication skills. Students read articles, stories, essays and poems and react to these readings in a variety of oral activities and written assignments. Three credits. (June-July) ING. 114. ESSAY WRITING. Intermediate writing course. Principles of effective written communication. Emphasis on organization and development of ideas, mastery of grammar and punctuation. Intensive writing. Three credits. (June-July) ING. 117 ORAL COMMUNICATION. Practical approach to communication. Public speaking, debate, oral interpretation. Exercises of oral communication, activities, projects. Three credits. (June) ING 122. LITERARY GENRES II. SHORT STORY AND NOVEL. Techniques used in fiction. Critical analysis of selected works. Three credits. (July) ING 124. FILM AND/AS LITERATURE. This course examines the relationship between film and literature with particular regard to the way in which both art forms have influenced each other. Focuses on the intricate interrelationship between these two art forms to develop a keener sense of film and literary analysis. Three credits. (June) ING 223. ADVANCED COMPOSITION. Intensive course. Principles of exposition and persuasive writing. Three credits. (June) ITA-ITALIAN COURSES ITA 101. BASIC ITALIAN I. Basic elements of grammar. Reading of dialogs and paragraphs. Vocabulary exercises. Communication activities. Language laboratory. Three credits. (June). ITA 102. BASIC ITALIAN II. (Prerequisite: ITA. 101) Basic elements of grammar continued. Reading of dialogs and short essays. Vocabulary exercises. Communication activities. Language laboratory. Three credits. (July). TEO-THEOLOGY COURSES TEO 208. WORLD RELIGIONS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON WESTERN CULTURE. Study of man, his questionings and the major answers given by religions. Jesus of Nazareth and the Church founded on Him as Revelation, Answer, and Call to commitment and HOPE. Three credits. (June, July) TEO 214. JESUS OF NAZARETH AND HIS MESSAGE. The guiding principles of the life and thoughts of Jesus Christ in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as in the Pauline Epistles. Three credits. (July) TEO 228. CHRISTIAN ETHICS. The rights of human beings and the plan of God. The law. Conscience. Liberty. Personalizing values: conscience, life, human love, justice, and truth. The person and his/her relation to God. Three credits. (June) TEO 233. HUMAN SEXUALITY.** Study of human sexuality according to contemporary moral theology. Three credits. (June)