Choose a Start Smart Elective
What are Start Smart classes?
For many students, the transition to college can be challenging. Start Smart classes are designed to help students in this transition by addressing many of the common “new student” concerns and to ensure that students receive all the support they might need. Start Smart courses are taught by experienced faculty who care about new students and know exactly how to provide support AND inspire – at the same time.
Start Smart Students:
- Learn about the college experience with other new students.
- Benefit from having a counselor and a librarian assigned to their Start Smart class.
- Develop skills to succeed in their major and career and/or take time to explore their options.
- Map out their academic plan from start to finish!
Start Smart Options
Start Smart classes are organized according to Areas of Interest to suit many student interests. Review the Start Smart options below. At orientation, new students will meet with an advisor to discuss their educational plan and determine the best Start Smart option.
Fall 2018
ART121- DESIGN I
Introduces students to skills fundamental to two-dimensional visual organization.
Explores elements such as line, shape and color, and principles such as unity, balance
and variation. Provides a foundation for all areas of art and design. Start Smart
Program sections include exploration, discussion, and advising for transfer and careers
in all areas of art and design.
ART121-001, CRN 30920, 3 credits, MW 9:30am 12:10pm. Instructor: Peot, Jason
ART121-005 CRN 30926, 3 credits, TR 11:00am 1:40pm. Instructor: Peot, Jason
BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Business and Entrepreneurship class will allow students to do business and entrepreneurial
career exploration while learning the how to be successful students in college. Students
will complete the course with an academic plan, resume and tools to advance their
career and academic pursuits.
FYS101-B04, CRN 37816, M 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Farber-Lapidus, Marie.
(Blended class requiring on-campus attendance Mondays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B14, CRN 36542, M 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: White, J.
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Mondays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B17, CRN 36610, T 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Mochocki, George.
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Tuesdays, beginning 8/21)
FYS101-B19, CRN 36608, T 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: tbd
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Tuesdays, beginning 8/21)
MGT111- INTRO TO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Introduces the nature of business and the environment in which it operates. Forms
of business ownership, introduction to operative and facilitating facets of business
operation, management, marketing, accounting, statistics, business law, finance, investments,
insurance and labor-management relations.
MGT111-001, CRN 34414, 3 credits, MW 8:00am 9:15am. Instructor: Bettarelli, Fred
MGT111-002, CRN 31063, 3 credits, MW 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Bettarelli, Fred
MGT111-003, CRN 31066, 3 credits, MW 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: Ender, Catherine
MGT111-004, CRN 31067, 3 credits, MW 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Farber-Lapidus, Marie
MGT111-005, CRN 31068, 3 credits, MW 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: White, J
MGT111-006, CRN 31062, 3 credits, TR 8:00am 9:15am. Instructor: Mochocki, George
MGT111-007, CRN 31071, 3 credits, TR 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Farber-Lapidus, Marie
MGT111-008, CRN 31072, 3 credits, TR 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: Kmiecik, Gerald
MGT111-009, CRN 31073, 3 credits, TR 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: White, J
MGT111-010, CRN 31077, 3 credits, T 6:30pm 9:10pm. Instructor: tbd
MGT111-B70, CRN 33002, 3 credits, W 6:30pm 9:10pm. Instructor: Bergman, David
(8-week class, 8/22-10/10. Blended class combining online instruction with on-campus
attendance Wednesdays beginning 8/22.)
ECE101- INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDU
Provides an overview of early childhood care and education, including the basic values,
structure, organization and programming. Examination of the student’s personal qualities
in relationship to expectations of the field. Directed observation in a variety of
programs and settings. Fifteen (15) hours of observation required. (NOTE: The program’s
health requirements must be completed prior to observation.)
ECE101-001, CRN 30659, 3 credits, MW 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Lupa, Justine
ECE101-002, CRN 35525, 3 credits, TR 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Marmorstone, Lauri
ECE101-065, CRN 37136, 3 credits, T 6:30pm 10:00pm. Instructor: Dobocan, Anca
(Late-start/Tuesdays, 9/18-12/11.)
ECE101-W01, CRN 33517, 3 credits, Instructor: Bakalus, Irena
(Online class/online orientation.)
EDU201- INDTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
This course provides an overview of the American education system and the profession
of teaching. Includes an exploration of career opportunities, licensure requirements
for teachers and teacher aides, as well academic planning for both transfer and career.
EDU201-001, CRN 30848, 3 credits, MW 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Lombardi, Jeannine
EDU201-002, CRN 30849, 3 credits, MW 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: tbd
EDU201-003, CRN 30850, 3 credits, TR 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Hill, Emily
EDU201-004, CRN 30851, 3 credits, TR 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Hill, Emily
EDU201-065, CRN 33758, 3 credits, W 5:30pm 9:00pm. Instructor: tbd
(Late-start class/Wednesdays, 9/19-12/12.)
EGR100- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Introduces engineering techniques, methods and history. Explores career options and
requirements for various engineering fields. Covers interrelationships within and
between engineering, technology and science to allow differentiation between various
career choices.
EGR100-001, CRN 35822, 1 credit, M 3:00pm 4:50pm. Instructor: Damcott, Deborah.
(Pathways students only.)
EGR100-002, CRN 35823, 1 credit, M 3:00pm 4:50pm. Instructor: tbd
(Pathways students only.)
EGR100-003, CRN 35824, 1 credit, M 3:00pm 4:50pm. Instructor: tbd
(This section is for non-Engineering Pathways students.)
EGR100-004, CRN 35829, 1 credit, M 3:00pm 4:50pm. Instructor: tbd
(This section is for non-Engineering Pathways students.)
STEM
Explores career options for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
FYS101-016, CRN 37795, W 3:00pm 3:50pm. Instructor: Wachter, Joseph
FYS101-018, CRN 37798, R 2:00pm 2:50pm. Instructor: Dowd, Thomas
HEALTH SCIENCE
Insight into what it means to be a healthcare professional. Evaluative techniques
to uncover your best fit into Harper's healthcare career options. Building a map to
uncover what will bring me happiness in Healthcare, where can I make a difference.
FYS101-003, CRN 34866, MW 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Jarovsky, Holly
FYS101-010, CRN 34864, TR 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Oswald, Donna
FYS101-017, CRN 37794, R 11:00am 1:40pm. Instructor: Stroh, Anna
FYS101-B29, CRN 37800, W 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Gura, Rita
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Wednesdays)
KIN200- INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF KINESIOLOGY
Provides a fundamental introduction to the academic content areas that make up the
discipline of kinesiology, including: anatomy & physiology, exercise science, biomechanics,
motor control & learning, psychology and sociology. Introduces the professional field
of kinesiology and looks at career paths within the major such as: Rehabilitation,
Sports Management, Personal Training, and Physical Education. This course assesses
students' personal traits and professional skill sets, with emphasis on development
for increased candidacy in academic and/or professional pursuits related to the field
of kinesiology.
KIN200-001, CRN 33936, TR 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Loos, Jonathan
KIN200-065, CRN 37266, MW 12:30pm 2:10pm. Instructor: Loos, Jonathan
(Late-start class, 9/17-12/12)
LIB ARTS/ LANGUAGES/ COMMUNICATION
This First-Year Seminar (FYS) focuses on developing critical thinking and information
literacy skills through an examination of the questions, methods, and career and college
options relating to common majors in the Liberal Arts, Languages and Communication,
including: English, Humanities, Literature, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Speech
Communication, and World Languages.
FYS101-B01, CRN 37784, MW 9:30am 10:20am. Instructor: Trout, Darice
(Blended class requiring on-campus attendance Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B02, CRN 37785, MW 11:00am 11:50am. Instructor: Bilos, Margaret
(Blended class requiring on-campus attendance Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B05, CRN 37789, TR 9:30am 10:20am. Instructor: Coronado, Kelly
(Blended class requiring on-campus attendance Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning 8/21)
FYS101-B20, CRN 37792, T 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Peterson, Paul
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Tuesdays, beginning 8/21)
FYS101-B27, CRN 37797, R 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Cruz, Gerardo
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Thursdays, beginning 8/23)
SOCIAL SCIENCES
This course will focus on people, places, and environments within the social sciences.
The seminar will emphasize the importance of understanding our world, locally and
globally. Special emphasis will be given to the interplay between local, global, and
digital communities.
FYS101-B03, CRN 37786, M 11:00am 12:15am. Instructor: Thompson, Elayne
(Blended class requiring on-campus attendance Mondays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B11, CRN 37827, M 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Talbot, Phyllis
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Mondays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B13, CRN 37787, M 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: Stachnik, Arkadiusz
(Blended class weekly requiring on-campus attendance Mondays)
FYS101-B16, CRN 37788, W 3:30pm 4:45pm. Instructor: Summers, Bobby
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Wednesdays)
FYS101-B18, CRN 37791, T 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Sofronas, Elizabeth
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Tuesdays)
FYS101-B24, CRN 37793, W 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: Mormino, Veronica
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Wednesdays)
FYS101-B26, CRN 37796, R 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Krupa, Richard
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Thursdays)
EMG101- INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Provides a foundation overview of emergency management. Students will examine the
need for emergency management, processes and elements involved in disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery.
EMG101-001, CRN 37459, R 2:00pm 4:30pm. Instructor: tbd
FIS100- FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Provides an overview of fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and
related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis;
organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments
as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire
service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and
physics; fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
FIS100-001, CRN 37453, MTW 1:30pm 2:30pm. Instructor: Giordano, Samuel
FIS100-002, CRN 32114, M 5:00pm 7:30pm. Instructor: Giordano, Samuel
HMS101- INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
Covers history and philosophy of human services profession; function and orientation
of human services agencies and institutions; and career opportunities and qualifications
at various entry levels of human services employment. Addresses current client populations,
sociopolitical issues, and practice settings for micro and macro-level interventions.
Includes opportunities for volunteer and/or shadowing experiences to help students
better understand the human services profession for purposes of employment or continued
education.
HMS101-001, CRN 37102, M 6:30pm 9:00pm. Instructor: Walker, Valerie
Explored all ten Areas of Interest and still not sure which one aligns best with your goals? No worries. Enroll in a First Year Seminar designed to help you further explore and clarify your path.
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE
If you are undecided about your major, this is the perfect course for you. You will
connect your life goals with career options and design a plan for your future.
FYS101-001, CRN 37143, MW 8:00am 9:15am. Instructor: Speer, Katherine
FYS101-002, CRN 34859, MW 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Piercey, Sara
FYS101-004, CRN 37148, MW 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Piraino, Sara
FYS101-005, CRN 37149, MW 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Mendoza, Alejandro
FYS101-006, CRN 37145, TR 8:00am 9:15am. Instructor: Dallianis, Megan
FYS101-008, CRN 37147, TR 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Keeton, Jenyl
FYS101-009, CRN 35033, TR 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Reabe, Emily
FYS101-011, CRN 35034, TR 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Godish, Jennifer
FYS101-B12, CRN 36386, M 11:00am 12:15pm. Instructor: Godish, Jennifer
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Mondays, beginning 8/20)
FYS101-B21, CRN 37144, T 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Speer, Katherine
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Tuesdays, beginning 8/21)
FYS101-B22, CRN 36388, W 9:30am 10:45am. Instructor: Piraino, Sara
(Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance Wednesdays beginning 8/22)
FOCUS ON COLLEGE LEARNING
This course will provide students with learning theories and relevant applications
to improve self-management and academic success. Students will also explore growth
mindset in writing and mathematics and have an opportunity to review and retest Math
using the ALEKS PPL program; this course is particularly supportive of students placing
into developmental coursework.
FYS101-020, CRN 37909, MW 12:30pm 1:45pm. Instructor: Jung, Julie
FYS101-021, CRN 37919, MW 2:00pm 3:15pm. Instructor: Jung, Julie
FYS101-B65, CRN 37908, T 2:00pm 3:40pm. Instructor: Whalen, Stephanie
(Late-start class, 9/17-12/14. Blended class requiring weekly on-campus attendance
Tuesdays, beginning 9/18)