Course Descriptions

BP 111 Quantitative Literacy (3)

Quantitative Literacy empowers students to confidently navigate and interpret the numerical world around them with emphasis on developing practical math skills applicable to everyday life. This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills, focusing on real-world applications of mathematics and quantitative reasoning. Topics may include: working with ratios, proportions, and percentages, and understanding their applications in various contexts; measurement and unit conversions, measurements of central tendency, the use of quantitative information in decision making, and critically evaluating quantitative information presented in the media, advertising, and other sources.

BP 121 Self and Society (3)

This introductory course explores the dynamic relationship between individuals and society, examining how social structures, cultural norms, and power dynamics shape our identities and behaviors. We will investigate the fundamental concepts of social and behavioral sciences, including identity formation, socialization, social stratification, and cultural influence. The unique social identities and realities of Black women in American society will be emphasized. We will analyze the role of power and privilege in shaping social interactions and institutional structures and explore how individuals actively contribute to the creation, maintenance, and transformation of society through social movements, cultural production, and everyday interactions. This course encourages students to critically examine their own social positions and engage in informed discussions about social justice and societal change. We will examine fundamental questions such as: How does society shape individual identity and behavior? In turn, how do individuals contribute to the creation, maintenance, and transformation of society? What are our ethical obligations to each other as members of communities and societies?

BP 131 Creative Expression (3)

"Creative Expression" is an interdisciplinary course designed to ignite students’ artistic imaginations and cultivate creative processes in one or more of the following areas: visual arts, literature, music, and theater. This course explores fundamental principles of expression across creative practices, fostering a deeper understanding of the power of artistic communication and encouraging personal creative exploration. Students will engage with diverse artistic styles and techniques, learning to appreciate the creative processes of others while experimenting with their own unique artistic voices. The contributions of Black women in diverse artforms will be emphasized, with particular attention to intersectional themes of race, gender, sexuality, class, and cultural identity in their work, and the use of creative practice as form of self-expression and self-care.