Fall Courses

Saturday, August 29 – December 19, 9:00 – 11:45 a.m., 3 credits

Description: A Biology course for non-science majors that emphasizes the function of the human body. Medical issues relating to personal and community health, as well as ethical issues will be discussed.

This course is for non-science majors.

Saturdays, August 29 – December 19, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., Recitation: 12 – 1:50 p.m., Lab: 2:30 – 4:20 p.m., 4 credits

Description: This is the first semester of a two-semester general chemistry course-sequence. An in-depth introduction to the fundamental laws and techniques of chemistry for majors in science and engineering. Topics include: measurement; stoichiometry; the gaseous state; thermochemistry; atomic structure and chemical bonding; redox reactions; solids, liquids and intermolecular forces. Prerequisite: Math 19500 (Min C)

Saturday, August 29 – December 19, 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 3 credits

Description: The students will develop strategies for reading, drafting, collaborating, revising, and editing ideas and points of view, thoughts and arguments into different shapes, mediums and genres. Students will explore and analyze, in writing and reading a variety of genres and rhetorical situations.

Saturday, August 29 – December 19, 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 3 credits

Online synchronous (camera must be on during the class and microphone on mute, unless speaking)

Description: An introduction to the study of human development and learning, personality and motivation, sex differences, attitudes, aggressions, interpersonal attraction, behavior in groups and work settings, abnormal behavior, and it treatment. Emphasizes on the ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied to individual and social problems.

Saturday, August 29 – December 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 3 credits.

Description: The origins and ethnic development of the Harlem community, demographic trends, institutions, culture, resources and the role of Harlem as a training ground for Black leadership. Field learning experiences include visits to historic sites and community landmarks.  3 credits

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, Monday – Friday, 8:44 – 9:32 a.m., 3 credits. OPEN to A. Philip Randolph Campus High School students ONLY

Description: Analysis of selected social, political, and economic forces that influence the school as an institution, and in turn are influenced by the school, especially in urban settings. Special attention to immigrant, bilingual, and language minority groups.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, Monday – Friday, times to be determined, 3 credits. OPEN to A. Philip Randolph Campus High School students ONLY

Description: This class introduces students to digital game development through the game engine Unity. Students learn the basics of the Unity interface and the fundamentals of programming in C#. Students will create simple game protoypes as assignments learn core programming concepts. No prior programming knowledge is necessary, although assignments will be tailored to individual student’s programming experience.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, days and times to be determined, 1 credit. Open to Bronx Compass High School students ONLY

Description: This course will equip high school students with the skills, habits, and knowledge needed to transition from high school to college. Students will explore their academic and career goals while learning how to navigate the college system, develop effective study strategies and strengthen communication and self-advocacy skills. Through interactive games, creative writing, collaborative activities, and engaging lessons to prepare them for their college journey.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, days and times to be determined. 3 credits. Open to Bronx Compass High School students ONLY 

Description: An overview of American government. Analysis focuses on three major areas:  The Constitution and the debates of the Founding era, America’s political institutions and processes, and the political behavior of the American public. Attention is also paid to major public policies.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 20206, days and times to be determined, 3 credits. Open to Lyons Community High School students ONLY

Description: This course will teach students how to analyze and determine what is true and false in every form of media. It will examine misinformation, disinformation and manipulation. Through readings, watching videos, movies, listening to podcasts, viewing social media and gaming, students will develop critical thinking skills that will help them examine the information they receive from an ever-expanding number of platforms and media delivery systems. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate news, podcasts, photos, movies, music, gaming and entertainment and examine the ethical issues involved in the creators’ points of view. They will also learn to evaluate the intent of the authors and creators to influence individuals and society on the local, national and global levels.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, days and times to be determined, 1 credit. Open to Urban Assembly School: Performing Arts students ONLY

Description: This course will equip high school students with the skills, habits, and knowledge needed to transition from high school to college. Students will explore their academic and career goals while learning how to navigate the college system, develop effective study strategies and strengthen communication and self-advocacy skills. Through interactive games, creative writing, collaborative activities, and engaging lessons to prepare them for their college journey.

Week of September 14 – December 18, 2026, days and times to be determined, 1 credit. Open to Virtual Learning Classrooms students ONLY 

Description: This course will equip high school students with the skills, habits, and knowledge needed to transition from high school to college. Students will explore their academic and career goals while learning how to navigate the college system, develop effective study strategies and strengthen communication and self-advocacy skills. Through interactive games, creative writing, collaborative activities, and engaging lessons to prepare them for their college journey.

September 5 – December 19, 2026, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 credits.

Description: This course is about how to assess a concept or product in the framework of a business opportunity. This includes assessing whether an idea has market appeal (product/market fit), figuring out a business model, determining the market potential and understanding the key elements of a successful venture.

September 5 – December 19, 2026, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 credits.

Description: This class introduces students to digital game development through the game engine Unity. Students learn the basics of the Unity interface and the fundamentals of programming in C#. Students will create simple game protoypes as assignments learn core programming concepts. No prior programming knowledge is necessary, although assignments will be tailored to individual student’s programming experience.

September 5 – December 19, 2026, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 credits.

Description:  Introduction to functions, rational expressions, and their applications, rational exponents, conic sections, Gaussian elimination and determinants, nonlinear systems of equations, introduction to trigonometric functions.

September 5 – December 19, 2026, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 credits.

Description:  Intervals, inequalities, operations on functions, inverse functions, graphing polynomial and rational functions, binomial theorem, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and formulas. Prerequisite: MATH 19000 (Minimum C grade) or Math Placement Test Score.

September 5 – December 19, 2026, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 credits.

Description:    An introductory survey course in general physics, where you will have ample opportunities to improve your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through analyzing real-world situations. The fundamentals of physics will be explored in a student-centered learning environment.  It is highly recommended that students have a solid understanding of algebra and geometry.