Intro to Musical Theater Performance
An interdisciplinary, team-taught, performance-oriented course designed to integrate musical and theater performance skills through the development and presentation of scenes from musicals. Each student will be videotaped at the beginning and end of the class to benchmark the change that occurs during the course. Admission is by audition. Students need to submit a VHS tape or dvd of two songs with accompaniment, one uptempo and one ballad from a musical. Recordings of stage performances cannot be used. Tapes will not be returned. 3 credits.
Professor Arno Selco

Acting I
This course uses a workshop approach that encompasses theatre games, physical/vocal exercises, improvisation, outside readings, class discussions and script analysis. The basic concepts of place, character, relationship and action will be explored, resulting in performance of a monologue and/or scene. Rehearsals outside of class will be required, and some written work will be assigned. Most students in this class will have some prior acting experience or lessons, but it is not a prerequisite for the course. 3 credits.
Instructor Barbara Anger

Structure and Function of the Human Body
Applies principles, concepts, and terminology of human anatomy and physiology to human exercise and movement in both lecture and lab settings. The course will cover basic chemistry, cell structure and function. Primarily, students will focus on the practical application of the following systems: metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous. This course will prepare students for future study in health related fields. Completion of high school biology is required. 3 credits.
Instructor David Renne

Introduction to Sport Management
This course will investigate the business of sports, a growing major industry in the United States and in much of the world. The functions of management, skills and attributes required of a sport manager, and the role of the manager are discussed. Students will become acquainted with career opportunities and meet with professionals during trips to minor league teams and the baseball hall of fame. 3 credits.
Associate Professor John Wolohan

Science Fiction and Film
This course will examine classic and modern science fiction stories and films that have had a significant impact on the evolution of science fiction. Authors whose work will be discussed include Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, Philip K. Dick, and William Gibson. Films will include Alien, Bladerunner, and Ghost in the Shell. This course should be of interest to students who are interested in both science fiction and film. Class will be discussion-based. Students will be asked to do short essays analyzing the works covered, and there will also be opportunities to do creative work for course credit. 3 credits.
Associate Professor Katherine Kittredge

Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers*
This course will allow students to explore and experience a variety of health professions such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language/Audiology, Athletic Training, Therapeutic Recreation, Nurse Practitioner. Professionals working in their field will provide you with an overview of the profession. Lab experiences and observations will provide first hand exposure to various professions and the individuals they serve. In addition, important issues facing the health care industry such as access, AIDS and other public health care concerns will be discussed.
Associate Professor Stewart Auyash

* Because of the time devoted to lab experience, observations and off-campus fieldwork, this course is offered for 2 credits. As a result, the fee for students in Health Science: Foundations and Careers is reduced from $3,440 to $2,750.