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The Daily OrangeThe big four to take before graduation
By Courtney Carter
Posted: 4/4/07, 11:06 PM EST Section: Feature
Sex, drugs, beer and TV, all for three credits a pop. All four are topics of classes undergraduates can take at Syracuse University.
Sure, there are other classes like Quantitative Geographical Analysis, but if you must save room for some of your good credits, below are the four to take before graduation.
Human Sexuality (CFS 388)
With class notes that read, "intimacy isn't for amateurs" and "the most common sex problems," human sexuality is bound to be a favorite.
"I think the students like it because it's so relevant to them," said Joe Fanelli, an instructor in the College of Human Services and Health Professions, who teaches the class. "They are surprised that the class is more than high-school biology. It's an approach in an adult way. I'm not trying to water it down."
Fanelli has been at SU for 23 years, taught 46 semesters and has had 28,000 students rush to sign up for this class.
"So many students were angry because they couldn't get into the course," Fanelli said. "I was stunned people like it. When I came here as a new professor, all I wanted to do was survive the first semester."
Thanks to Fanelli's teaching style and the open dialogue in the course, it's a hit with students.
"He has all these stories," said Victoria Chan, an undeclared sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. "He's so funny, and the course is not just about sex; it's about everything people usually don't talk about."
Wine & Beer Appreciation (NHM 422)
According to the syllabus, "this course is designed to increase your awareness of wines and beers."
Taking this course on a weekday is giving you about the same experience of a Saturday night. Each semester a state trooper lectures students about responsible drinking. However, while many think just because it's a good class, it's an easy class, it is not.
"As far as being difficult, I think it is because they come in with the preconceived notion that they are just going to have a few drinks," said Timothy Barr, an instructor in the College of Human Services and Health Professions. "We do sample products, they do need to know growing conditions, proper way to taste, how the product is made among other things."
Sure, there are other classes like Quantitative Geographical Analysis, but if you must save room for some of your good credits, below are the four to take before graduation.
Human Sexuality (CFS 388)
With class notes that read, "intimacy isn't for amateurs" and "the most common sex problems," human sexuality is bound to be a favorite.
"I think the students like it because it's so relevant to them," said Joe Fanelli, an instructor in the College of Human Services and Health Professions, who teaches the class. "They are surprised that the class is more than high-school biology. It's an approach in an adult way. I'm not trying to water it down."
Fanelli has been at SU for 23 years, taught 46 semesters and has had 28,000 students rush to sign up for this class.
"So many students were angry because they couldn't get into the course," Fanelli said. "I was stunned people like it. When I came here as a new professor, all I wanted to do was survive the first semester."
Thanks to Fanelli's teaching style and the open dialogue in the course, it's a hit with students.
"He has all these stories," said Victoria Chan, an undeclared sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. "He's so funny, and the course is not just about sex; it's about everything people usually don't talk about."
Wine & Beer Appreciation (NHM 422)
According to the syllabus, "this course is designed to increase your awareness of wines and beers."
Taking this course on a weekday is giving you about the same experience of a Saturday night. Each semester a state trooper lectures students about responsible drinking. However, while many think just because it's a good class, it's an easy class, it is not.
"As far as being difficult, I think it is because they come in with the preconceived notion that they are just going to have a few drinks," said Timothy Barr, an instructor in the College of Human Services and Health Professions. "We do sample products, they do need to know growing conditions, proper way to taste, how the product is made among other things."
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