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2003 Core Courses
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EN100* PLE Writing and Language
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.
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EN150* PLE Advanced Writing and Language
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course designed to explore the writing process and the history of the English language, its past and present uses and powers. Students write, read and speak about a variety of aspects of the history and power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course designed to explore the writing process and the history of the English language, its past and present uses and powers. Students write, read and speak about a variety of aspects of the history and power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.
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PH110* PLE Logic and Critical Thinking
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) An overview of the key skills necessary for being a critical thinker, writer and speaker and the various impediments to critical thinking as well as the pitfalls they can lead to, such as prejudice and authoritarianism. The student will learn the difference between mere rhetoric and persuasion on one hand, and cogent reasoning on the other. The student will be trained in both deductive and inductive patterns of reasoning, and learn to spot and evaluate such arguments in the wild - magazines, political speeches, advertising, etc. *Prerequisite: MA 011 (competency). This course is open only to students with advanced English placement and cannot be taken by students who have received credit for English 150 to satisfy the Power of Language requirement.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) An overview of the key skills necessary for being a critical thinker, writer and speaker and the various impediments to critical thinking as well as the pitfalls they can lead to, such as prejudice and authoritarianism. The student will learn the difference between mere rhetoric and persuasion on one hand, and cogent reasoning on the other. The student will be trained in both deductive and inductive patterns of reasoning, and learn to spot and evaluate such arguments in the wild - magazines, political speeches, advertising, etc. *Prerequisite: MA 011 (competency). This course is open only to students with advanced English placement and cannot be taken by students who have received credit for English 150 to satisfy the Power of Language requirement.
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CHN111* PLO Fundamentals of Language and Culture I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction of basic elements of the structure and the phonetic system of Chinese in culturally authentic contexts. Development of basic communication skills in five skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction of basic elements of the structure and the phonetic system of Chinese in culturally authentic contexts. Development of basic communication skills in five skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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CHN112* PLO Fundamentals of Language and Culture II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Communicative competence of a further 50 characters is acquired. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: CHN 111.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Communicative competence of a further 50 characters is acquired. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: CHN 111.
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FR111* PLO Elementary French I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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FR112* PLO Elementary French II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: FR 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: FR 111, or placement by examination.
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FR211* PLO Intermediate French I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 112, or placement by examination.
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FR212* PLO Intermediate French II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 211, or placement by examination.
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GER111* PLO Elementary German I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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GER112* PLO Elementary German II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: GER 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: GER 111, or placement by examination.
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GER211* PLO Intermediate German I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 112, or placement by examination.
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GER212* PLO Intermediate German II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 211, or placement by examination.
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JA111* PLO First Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction to contemporary Japanese language designed for the acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two of the scripts, Hiragana and Katakana, will be introduced. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction to contemporary Japanese language designed for the acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two of the scripts, Hiragana and Katakana, will be introduced. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
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JA112* PLO First Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 111, focus will be on furthering oral and aural proficiency already acquired. Students will be introduced to Kanji and proficiency in about 50 of them will be acquired. *Prerequisite: JA 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 111, focus will be on furthering oral and aural proficiency already acquired. Students will be introduced to Kanji and proficiency in about 50 of them will be acquired. *Prerequisite: JA 111, or placement by examination.
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JA211* PLO Second Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills at the high elementary level of instruction. Proficiency in Kanji is increased to about 100. Japanese word processing is introduced. Designed to equip students with the ability to acquire Level Four of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills at the high elementary level of instruction. Proficiency in Kanji is increased to about 100. Japanese word processing is introduced. Designed to equip students with the ability to acquire Level Four of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 112, or placement by examination.
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JA212* PLO Second Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 211, this course further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Additionally an e-mail exchange program is introduced with students at Nihon University, Japan. Proficiency in Kanji is aimed at 250. *Prerequisite: JA 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 211, this course further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Additionally an e-mail exchange program is introduced with students at Nihon University, Japan. Proficiency in Kanji is aimed at 250. *Prerequisite: JA 211, or placement by examination.
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PH111* PLO Introduction to Classical Greek
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A first experience with the Greek language with focus on the language and its social and cultural context. Students will explore classical Greek literature in its original language.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A first experience with the Greek language with focus on the language and its social and cultural context. Students will explore classical Greek literature in its original language.
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REL213* PLO Biblical Hebrew I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, with the final goal of reading the Tanakh in its original language. Offered as needed.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, with the final goal of reading the Tanakh in its original language. Offered as needed.
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REL215* PLO Koiné Greek I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of some of the challenges one faces when translating the New Testament into English.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of some of the challenges one faces when translating the New Testament into English.
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REL217* PLO Sanskrit I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) This course is an introduction to Sanskrit, designed to develop basic reading competence as well as a general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. Offered as needed.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) This course is an introduction to Sanskrit, designed to develop basic reading competence as well as a general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. Offered as needed.
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SP111* PLO Elementary Spanish I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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SP112* PLO Elementary Spanish II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: SP 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: SP 111, or placement by examination.
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SP211* PLO Intermediate Spanish I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Review and expansion of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and work with carefully selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Review and expansion of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and work with carefully selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 112, or placement by examination.
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SP212* PLO Intermediate Spanish II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Continued review and expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 211 in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Development of more advanced tasks such as describing, narrating and hypothesizing. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and continued work with selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Continued review and expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 211 in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Development of more advanced tasks such as describing, narrating and hypothesizing. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and continued work with selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 211, or placement by examination.
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ART105* CE Drawing I
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Studio practice in basic drawing media for sketching and rendering both live and inanimate subjects.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Studio practice in basic drawing media for sketching and rendering both live and inanimate subjects.
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ART106* CE Ceramics I
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Introduction to ceramic design and history, with emphasis on fundamental construction, decorating, glazing and firing techniques, and operation of the machinery of the medium.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Introduction to ceramic design and history, with emphasis on fundamental construction, decorating, glazing and firing techniques, and operation of the machinery of the medium.
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ART120* CE Sculpture I
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An exploration in the three-dimensional medium of traditional and contemporary ideas, basic problems in design, and instruction in the use of the sculptor's materials and techniques.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An exploration in the three-dimensional medium of traditional and contemporary ideas, basic problems in design, and instruction in the use of the sculptor's materials and techniques.
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ART145* CE Black-and-White Photography (COM 145)
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form, promotional form, and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and darkroom techniques of black-and-white photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form, promotional form, and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and darkroom techniques of black-and-white photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.
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COM145* CE Black-and-White Photography (ART 145)
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form, promotional form and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and darkroom techniques of black-and-white photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form, promotional form and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and darkroom techniques of black-and-white photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.
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DA101* CE Introduction to Modern Dance
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to modern dance techniques and aesthetics requiring athletic, creative and cognitive participation. Course work includes physical conditioning techniques, interpretive/creative movement experiences, and modern dance technique basics. Reading, discussion, writing and viewing contemporary dance facilitate an overall appreciation of dance as an art form.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to modern dance techniques and aesthetics requiring athletic, creative and cognitive participation. Course work includes physical conditioning techniques, interpretive/creative movement experiences, and modern dance technique basics. Reading, discussion, writing and viewing contemporary dance facilitate an overall appreciation of dance as an art form.
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DA102* CE Introduction to Ballet
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) A basic introduction to ballet technique, including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Class includes development of anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work will include readings, discussions, viewing of dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Fall semester.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) A basic introduction to ballet technique, including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Class includes development of anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work will include readings, discussions, viewing of dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Fall semester.
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DA103* CE Introduction to Jazz Dance
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles, incorporating the Limon technique, classical show jazz and funk for the beginner. Course work includes full jazz warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning and performance of dance combinations. Class also includes reading, discussions, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Spring semester.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles, incorporating the Limon technique, classical show jazz and funk for the beginner. Course work includes full jazz warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning and performance of dance combinations. Class also includes reading, discussions, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Spring semester.
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DA120* CE Dance Improvisation and Composition
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course will use improvisation as well as a variety of movement techniques to gain a better understanding of how the body functions both anatomically and kinesthetically, and to explore the capabilities of movement as an expressive art form.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course will use improvisation as well as a variety of movement techniques to gain a better understanding of how the body functions both anatomically and kinesthetically, and to explore the capabilities of movement as an expressive art form.
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DA202* CE Ballet II
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) A continuation of Dance 102 including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Development of increasingly complex anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work includes readings, discussions, viewing dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Spring semester.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) A continuation of Dance 102 including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Development of increasingly complex anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work includes readings, discussions, viewing dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Spring semester.
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DA203* CE Jazz Dance II
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles incorporating the Limon technique, classical, show, jazz and funk. The emphasis is on interpretation and performance of these styles on a more complex level. Course work includes warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning for jazz dance and performance of dance combinations center and across the floor. Class also includes reading, discussion, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Fall semester.
- 2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles incorporating the Limon technique, classical, show, jazz and funk. The emphasis is on interpretation and performance of these styles on a more complex level. Course work includes warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning for jazz dance and performance of dance combinations center and across the floor. Class also includes reading, discussion, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Fall semester.
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EN101* CE Literature: Form and Performance
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students gain a deep critical and experiential knowledge of various forms of literature both by reading them and by writing or performing their own creations. Individual sections might focus on poetry, drama, Shakespeare, short story, film and the novel, or some combination of these. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students gain a deep critical and experiential knowledge of various forms of literature both by reading them and by writing or performing their own creations. Individual sections might focus on poetry, drama, Shakespeare, short story, film and the novel, or some combination of these. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
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EN180* CE Introduction to Creative Writing
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course encourages students’ creative work and develops their understanding and appreciation of three principal genres, fiction, drama and poetry. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course encourages students’ creative work and develops their understanding and appreciation of three principal genres, fiction, drama and poetry. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
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EN281* CE Writing and Analyzing the Short Story
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through discussion, oral presentations, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they also write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite: Power of Language - English requirement. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through discussion, oral presentations, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they also write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite: Power of Language - English requirement. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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HMA275* HNR CE Mathematics in Music
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course - Honors) Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course - Honors) Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Register by Instructor.
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MU115* CE Fundamentals at the Keyboard
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Basic skills in producing and reading music at the keyboard with attention to ear training, basic keyboard technique, and musicianship, as well as to sight reading. The Department’s digital piano laboratory is utilized. Daily practice is required. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Basic skills in producing and reading music at the keyboard with attention to ear training, basic keyboard technique, and musicianship, as well as to sight reading. The Department’s digital piano laboratory is utilized. Daily practice is required. Spring semester.
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TH155* CE Stagecraft
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introductory course in the aspects of theatrical production with emphasis placed on scenic and lighting technology. Students develop an understanding of basic and intermediate-level production techniques while becoming familiar with the tools, hardware and theory related to contemporary theatrical practice. Multiple hands-on projects focusing on theatrical design, carpentry, rigging, painting, electrical wiring and properties artistry afford opportunities to link creative, cognitive reasoning with acquired skills. A weekly two-hour lab is required.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introductory course in the aspects of theatrical production with emphasis placed on scenic and lighting technology. Students develop an understanding of basic and intermediate-level production techniques while becoming familiar with the tools, hardware and theory related to contemporary theatrical practice. Multiple hands-on projects focusing on theatrical design, carpentry, rigging, painting, electrical wiring and properties artistry afford opportunities to link creative, cognitive reasoning with acquired skills. A weekly two-hour lab is required.
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TH165* CE Basic Acting
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Theory and practice of the art and craft of the stage actor are addressed. Skills are developed in voice, body movement, script analysis, style and theory. Students participate in projects requiring the memorization, creation and presentation of scenes.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Theory and practice of the art and craft of the stage actor are addressed. Skills are developed in voice, body movement, script analysis, style and theory. Students participate in projects requiring the memorization, creation and presentation of scenes.
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TH255* CE Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course offers an introduction to the four major areas of theatrical design: scenery, lighting, costume and sound. Using theatrical texts as a springboard for the development of theoretical design work, students develop their own aesthetic sensibilities and the visual and verbal skills to express themselves in terms of basic theatrical design. While this course utilizes hands-on artistic techniques, a thinking, curious mind is the primary tool. A weekly two-hour lab is required.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course offers an introduction to the four major areas of theatrical design: scenery, lighting, costume and sound. Using theatrical texts as a springboard for the development of theoretical design work, students develop their own aesthetic sensibilities and the visual and verbal skills to express themselves in terms of basic theatrical design. While this course utilizes hands-on artistic techniques, a thinking, curious mind is the primary tool. A weekly two-hour lab is required.
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ART155* WCH Introduction to the History of Art I
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A survey of the architecture, painting and sculpture of Western civilization from pre-history through the 14th century, including the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A survey of the architecture, painting and sculpture of Western civilization from pre-history through the 14th century, including the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages. Fall semester.
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ART157* WCH Introduction to the History of Art II
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A continuation of Art 155, this course traces the development of the fine arts in Europe from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modernist movements. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A continuation of Art 155, this course traces the development of the fine arts in Europe from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modernist movements. Spring semester.
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EN220* WCH Pre-1800 British Literature and Culture
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of Britain before 1800, with an emphasis on the literary forms, philosophy, cosmology, sexual roles and political events of this important period of growth in English literature. This course focuses on Medieval, Renaissance or Neoclassical literature. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of Britain before 1800, with an emphasis on the literary forms, philosophy, cosmology, sexual roles and political events of this important period of growth in English literature. This course focuses on Medieval, Renaissance or Neoclassical literature. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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EN230* WCH Post-1800 British Literature and Culture
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An examination of post-1800 British poetry, fiction and nonfiction prose in historical and cultural contexts. Each section of the course will cover writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period (e.g., Blake, Wordsworth and Keats); the Victorian period (e.g., Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, Tennyson and Browning); and the Modern period, 1900 to the present (e.g., Woolf, Yeats, Joyce and Achebe). *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An examination of post-1800 British poetry, fiction and nonfiction prose in historical and cultural contexts. Each section of the course will cover writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period (e.g., Blake, Wordsworth and Keats); the Victorian period (e.g., Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, Tennyson and Browning); and the Modern period, 1900 to the present (e.g., Woolf, Yeats, Joyce and Achebe). *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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EN240* WCH American Literature and Culture
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of America from the beginnings to modern times. Each section of the course covers writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period; the Realist period; and the Modern period. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of America from the beginnings to modern times. Each section of the course covers writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period; the Realist period; and the Modern period. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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HEN243* HNR WCH American Visions: Cultural Dialogue in the U.S.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of American cultural history with an emphasis on how popular culture, political and social history, and the fine arts reveal new ways of understanding American fiction in transitional eras. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of American cultural history with an emphasis on how popular culture, political and social history, and the fine arts reveal new ways of understanding American fiction in transitional eras. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Register by Instructor.
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HEN253* HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. *Note: Formerly HEN 232.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. *Note: Formerly HEN 232.
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HI115* WCH Western Civilization
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploration of historical developments that dominated Western civilization from 1500 through the present. Emphasis will be placed on the role of politics, economics, culture, religion and ideology in shaping modern society in Europe and the United States.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploration of historical developments that dominated Western civilization from 1500 through the present. Emphasis will be placed on the role of politics, economics, culture, religion and ideology in shaping modern society in Europe and the United States.
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HI230* WCH American Minds I - From Puritanism to Transcendentalism
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course explores the development of American thought from the era of New England Puritanism to the age of sectionalism and Civil War. It will center on close readings of classic texts, essays and speeches penned by a number of significant thinkers including Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Jacobs, and Herman Melville. An analysis of "native" ideas, the class offers students fresh and original ways to think about the American past.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course explores the development of American thought from the era of New England Puritanism to the age of sectionalism and Civil War. It will center on close readings of classic texts, essays and speeches penned by a number of significant thinkers including Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Jacobs, and Herman Melville. An analysis of "native" ideas, the class offers students fresh and original ways to think about the American past.
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HI231* WCH American Minds II - From Victorianism to Multiculturalism
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course explores the development of American ideas from the post-Civil War Victorians to contemporary debates over multiculturalism and postmodernism. It will center on close readings of "classic" and controversial texts written by such original thinkers as Henry Adams, W.E.B. Du Buois, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Reinhold Niebuhr and Richard Rorty. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course explores the development of American ideas from the post-Civil War Victorians to contemporary debates over multiculturalism and postmodernism. It will center on close readings of "classic" and controversial texts written by such original thinkers as Henry Adams, W.E.B. Du Buois, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Reinhold Niebuhr and Richard Rorty. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
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HML232* HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland (HEN232)
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HRE285* HNR WCH Amish, Brethren, and Mennonites
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history and practices) in the context of modern American culture with primary focus upon understanding how these religious communities responded to major developments in American society since 1850 - the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, modern warfare, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory public education, theological liberalism and religious pluralism. How changes in the larger society have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and, in some cases, reactionary (old order) movements within Anabaptist and Pietist groups is explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semesters. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history and practices) in the context of modern American culture with primary focus upon understanding how these religious communities responded to major developments in American society since 1850 - the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, modern warfare, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory public education, theological liberalism and religious pluralism. How changes in the larger society have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and, in some cases, reactionary (old order) movements within Anabaptist and Pietist groups is explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semesters. Register by Instructor.
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MU105* WCH Introduction to Western Music Literature
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Introduction to the music of the Western world, major composers and selected famous compositions, with emphasis on listening to music from the Baroque era to the present.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Introduction to the music of the Western world, major composers and selected famous compositions, with emphasis on listening to music from the Baroque era to the present.
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PH105* WCH Introduction to Philosophy
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A historical overview and a topical introduction to the Western philosophical tradition, the course concentrates on the most fundamental existential questions that confront us, and examines some of the great Western philosophers' answers to these questions throughout history. Great historical figures in Western philosophy such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes and Hume are covered. Course topics and questions include: philosophy of religion, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A historical overview and a topical introduction to the Western philosophical tradition, the course concentrates on the most fundamental existential questions that confront us, and examines some of the great Western philosophers' answers to these questions throughout history. Great historical figures in Western philosophy such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes and Hume are covered. Course topics and questions include: philosophy of religion, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
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PH200* WCH History and Philosophy of Science
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course will cover the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism, the Quine-Duhem thesis, falsifiability, instrumentalism, Ptolemaic astronomy, Copernican astronomy, Kepler's laws, the Aristotelian worldview, the Newtonian worldview, the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity, space-time structure, time travel, quantum theory, the EPR conundrum, quantum non-locality, and Bell's theorem. The material will be presented in historical context.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course will cover the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism, the Quine-Duhem thesis, falsifiability, instrumentalism, Ptolemaic astronomy, Copernican astronomy, Kepler's laws, the Aristotelian worldview, the Newtonian worldview, the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity, space-time structure, time travel, quantum theory, the EPR conundrum, quantum non-locality, and Bell's theorem. The material will be presented in historical context.
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PH201* WCH History of Western Philosophy I
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Engagement in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in Western Philosophy in ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Special emphasis is placed on the works of major figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Ockham and Descartes with a view toward exploring their respective positions on critical questions in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Engagement in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in Western Philosophy in ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Special emphasis is placed on the works of major figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Ockham and Descartes with a view toward exploring their respective positions on critical questions in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
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PH202* WCH History of Western Philosophy II
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course engages in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in the modern and contemporary periods. Special emphasis is placed on major figures such as Kant, Locke, Hume, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Heidegger with a view toward exploring their respective positions in regard to epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics. *Students who have completed PH 240 may not enroll in this course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course engages in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in the modern and contemporary periods. Special emphasis is placed on major figures such as Kant, Locke, Hume, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Heidegger with a view toward exploring their respective positions in regard to epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics. *Students who have completed PH 240 may not enroll in this course.
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PS205* WCH Western Political Heritage
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A critical assessment of the ideas and selected original works of leading Western social and political thinkers since Plato. Justice, equality, war and peace, rights, freedom, order and community are among some of the ideas to be examined from a variety of critical and historical perspectives. This course is for nonmajors only.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A critical assessment of the ideas and selected original works of leading Western social and political thinkers since Plato. Justice, equality, war and peace, rights, freedom, order and community are among some of the ideas to be examined from a variety of critical and historical perspectives. This course is for nonmajors only.
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REL226* WCH The New Testament
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, with emphasis on the first-century Mediterranean context. Spring semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, with emphasis on the first-century Mediterranean context. Spring semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
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AN111* NCH Understanding Human Cultures
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploratory survey of the peoples and cultures of the world with special emphasis upon four interrelated cultural systems: economy, technology, social organization and ideology.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploratory survey of the peoples and cultures of the world with special emphasis upon four interrelated cultural systems: economy, technology, social organization and ideology.
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ART270* NCH Non-Western Traditions: The Art of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A survey of the artistic traditions of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Pre-Columbian civilizations of North and South America examined within their historical context. Topics include cultural exchanges between Western and Non-Western civilizations and the impact of trade, war and colonization on indigenous artistic traditions. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A survey of the artistic traditions of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Pre-Columbian civilizations of North and South America examined within their historical context. Topics include cultural exchanges between Western and Non-Western civilizations and the impact of trade, war and colonization on indigenous artistic traditions. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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HI111* NCH History of Pre-Modern Asia
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course examines the history of Asia up to 1500. There will be a focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the larger world. By semester's end, students will have a factual understanding of Asia's role in the international community, including the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region's history. They also will learn to critically evaluate historical materials relevant to the study of Asia. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. *Prerequisite: Power of Language English Core course.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course examines the history of Asia up to 1500. There will be a focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the larger world. By semester's end, students will have a factual understanding of Asia's role in the international community, including the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region's history. They also will learn to critically evaluate historical materials relevant to the study of Asia. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. *Prerequisite: Power of Language English Core course.
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HI112* NCH History of Modern Asia
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course examines the history of Asia from approximately 1500 until the present day. It will focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the West. By semester's end, students will have a better appreciation of Asia in our international community, and will better understand the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region's history. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. *Prerequisite: Power of Language English Core course.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course examines the history of Asia from approximately 1500 until the present day. It will focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the West. By semester's end, students will have a better appreciation of Asia in our international community, and will better understand the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region's history. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. *Prerequisite: Power of Language English Core course.
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JA245* NCH From Anime to Zen: Japanese Society, Business, and Culture
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course provides a broad introduction to Japanese society and culture by experiencing daily life in Japan; visiting various religious, political and economic institutions of Japan; and taking classes in Japan on several important aspects of Japanese society and culture. The course is conducted in two parts, one involving a three-week trip to Japan in the summer with classes in the morning and field trips in the afternoon, and the second involving weekly meetings in the fall semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course provides a broad introduction to Japanese society and culture by experiencing daily life in Japan; visiting various religious, political and economic institutions of Japan; and taking classes in Japan on several important aspects of Japanese society and culture. The course is conducted in two parts, one involving a three-week trip to Japan in the summer with classes in the morning and field trips in the afternoon, and the second involving weekly meetings in the fall semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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MU205* NCH World Musics
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Music indigenous to eight non-Western geographic regions of the world is studied and compared in terms of tonal and rhythmic attributes, and as an approach to promoting sociocultural awareness.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Music indigenous to eight non-Western geographic regions of the world is studied and compared in terms of tonal and rhythmic attributes, and as an approach to promoting sociocultural awareness.
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PS150* NCH Introduction to Comparative Politics
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A comparison and contrast of the political systems of selected foreign nations, emphasizing the historical development of party systems, political cultures and executive-legislative relations. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A comparison and contrast of the political systems of selected foreign nations, emphasizing the historical development of party systems, political cultures and executive-legislative relations. Spring semester.
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PS245* NCH International Relations
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Survey of the basic units of analysis, concepts and principles of global international relations with emphasis on the formulation and implementation of foreign policy in the context of political, economic, military and cultural factors.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) Survey of the basic units of analysis, concepts and principles of global international relations with emphasis on the formulation and implementation of foreign policy in the context of political, economic, military and cultural factors.
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PS252* NCH Latin American Society
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of Latin American sociocultural formation in its historical, political and economic dimensions with comparison to and contrast with the United States' experience and consideration of current social issues.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of Latin American sociocultural formation in its historical, political and economic dimensions with comparison to and contrast with the United States' experience and consideration of current social issues.
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REL225* NCH The Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on its ancient Near Eastern context. Readings will include myths, stories, laws, hymns, poetry and wisdom texts from Egypt, Babylonia and Ugarit, in addition to selected readings from the Bible (Tanakh or Old Testament). *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on its ancient Near Eastern context. Readings will include myths, stories, laws, hymns, poetry and wisdom texts from Egypt, Babylonia and Ugarit, in addition to selected readings from the Bible (Tanakh or Old Testament). *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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REL291* NCH Indic Religions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Hindu tradition and the traditions that have emerged from it - Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism - as well as its historical interactions with Islam, Zoroastrianism and Christianity. Basic Hindu concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the ancient Harappan civilization to modern times.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Hindu tradition and the traditions that have emerged from it - Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism - as well as its historical interactions with Islam, Zoroastrianism and Christianity. Basic Hindu concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the ancient Harappan civilization to modern times.
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REL292* NCH Buddhism
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Buddhist tradition in all of its various forms - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana - and its interactions with Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto. Basic Buddhist concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the life of the Buddha to modern times. Issues range from the paranormal (karma, reincarnation and the nature of the Buddha) to the political with strong emphasis on Buddhist philosophy.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An introduction to the Buddhist tradition in all of its various forms - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana - and its interactions with Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto. Basic Buddhist concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the life of the Buddha to modern times. Issues range from the paranormal (karma, reincarnation and the nature of the Buddha) to the political with strong emphasis on Buddhist philosophy.
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AN201* NPS Principles of Biological Anthropology
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Introductory examination of humans and their biological history within the scientific framework of evolution by natural selection. The study of genetics, modern primates, the human fossil record and early cultural attainments provides a context in which to understand our place in the continuum of nature. *Prerequisite: one 100-level Natural and Physical Sciences Core course with a laboratory.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Introductory examination of humans and their biological history within the scientific framework of evolution by natural selection. The study of genetics, modern primates, the human fossil record and early cultural attainments provides a context in which to understand our place in the continuum of nature. *Prerequisite: one 100-level Natural and Physical Sciences Core course with a laboratory.
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BIO101* NPS Biological Concepts
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Designed for non-biology majors. An overview of the major biological concepts and ideas emphasizing their relevance to our daily lives, the course is designed to stimulate discussion of current biological issues and is intended to provide an understanding and respect for the basic mechanisms of life. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Students who have taken BIO 110 or 111 may not take this course.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Designed for non-biology majors. An overview of the major biological concepts and ideas emphasizing their relevance to our daily lives, the course is designed to stimulate discussion of current biological issues and is intended to provide an understanding and respect for the basic mechanisms of life. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Students who have taken BIO 110 or 111 may not take this course.
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BIO102* NPS Human Heredity and Inherited Diseases
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An overview of human heredity, providing the tools needed to make informed decisions on a variety of health-related issues with information on disease, medical technology, genetic engineering and biotechnology, and environmental factors affecting human health. As part of the laboratory, each student isolates copies of a small portion of his or her own mitochondrial DNA. Students work with international DNA databases to compare their DNA sequences to those from their classmates, from people around the world, and from ancient Neanderthal DNA, allowing them to observe evolution in a very personal way. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An overview of human heredity, providing the tools needed to make informed decisions on a variety of health-related issues with information on disease, medical technology, genetic engineering and biotechnology, and environmental factors affecting human health. As part of the laboratory, each student isolates copies of a small portion of his or her own mitochondrial DNA. Students work with international DNA databases to compare their DNA sequences to those from their classmates, from people around the world, and from ancient Neanderthal DNA, allowing them to observe evolution in a very personal way. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.
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BIO103* NPS Living with the Environment
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A lecture/laboratory course designed for non-science majors. Principles of environmental relationships and how living organisms play a role in those relationships and respond to changes in their environment are emphasized. Current problems with pollution, hazardous wastes, energy and population growth are examined in relation to those environmental principles. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A lecture/laboratory course designed for non-science majors. Principles of environmental relationships and how living organisms play a role in those relationships and respond to changes in their environment are emphasized. Current problems with pollution, hazardous wastes, energy and population growth are examined in relation to those environmental principles. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.
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CH101* NPS General Chemistry: Practical Principles
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a phenomenological, measurable and observable viewpoint. Topics include elements and compounds, weight relationships, states of matter, solutions, descriptive reactivity, reaction energetics, solution equilibria, and organic and biochemical structure and nomenclature. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisite: high school algebra. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a phenomenological, measurable and observable viewpoint. Topics include elements and compounds, weight relationships, states of matter, solutions, descriptive reactivity, reaction energetics, solution equilibria, and organic and biochemical structure and nomenclature. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisite: high school algebra. Spring semester.
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CH105* NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. Fall semester.
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CH109* NPS Introduction to Forensic Science
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Scientific principles are applied to the analysis of evidence found at a crime scene. Fingerprints, bloodstains, drugs, paint chips, broken glass, and strands of hair are all valuable evidence for solving crimes, but only if they are properly collected and analyzed. This course provides an overview of the field of forensic science and ties in the scientific concepts underlying the various techniques. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Scientific principles are applied to the analysis of evidence found at a crime scene. Fingerprints, bloodstains, drugs, paint chips, broken glass, and strands of hair are all valuable evidence for solving crimes, but only if they are properly collected and analyzed. This course provides an overview of the field of forensic science and ties in the scientific concepts underlying the various techniques. Fall semester.
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ES113* NPS Earth in Space: Evolution of a Planet
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A broad introduction to Earth System Science that integrates basic topics in geology and astronomy as a means to understand the origin and evolution of planet Earth. Dramatic events and processes that shaped Earth's history, such as big bang cosmology, stellar evolution, planetary formation, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, crustal deformation and mountain building, the evolution of continents and ocean basins, earthquakes and volcanism are explored. Includes discovery-oriented exercises, including field trips to local geological sites, the local planetarium and several stargazing sessions for firsthand study of materials containing evidence for the processes and events studied in class. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A broad introduction to Earth System Science that integrates basic topics in geology and astronomy as a means to understand the origin and evolution of planet Earth. Dramatic events and processes that shaped Earth's history, such as big bang cosmology, stellar evolution, planetary formation, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, crustal deformation and mountain building, the evolution of continents and ocean basins, earthquakes and volcanism are explored. Includes discovery-oriented exercises, including field trips to local geological sites, the local planetarium and several stargazing sessions for firsthand study of materials containing evidence for the processes and events studied in class. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.
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ES114* NPS Geosystems: Landscapes, Oceans and Atmosphere
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Introduction to geology and meteorology, presenting Earth as an intricately coupled system that makes life possible. Landscapes, plate tectonics, oceans and atmosphere, chaos and weather prediction, climates and patterns of change, and landscape modification by the hydrologic system. Discovery-oriented lab includes field trips to geological sites. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Introduction to geology and meteorology, presenting Earth as an intricately coupled system that makes life possible. Landscapes, plate tectonics, oceans and atmosphere, chaos and weather prediction, climates and patterns of change, and landscape modification by the hydrologic system. Discovery-oriented lab includes field trips to geological sites. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
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HCH207* HNR NPS Chemistry and Politics of Cancer and AIDS
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) This interdisciplinary course seeks to rectify the science of two deadly diseases with the public policy that has been established around these diseases. Many of us have preconceived notions about how we view AIDS and cancer, but does the actual biochemical basis of these diseases correlate well with their corresponding public policies? *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) This interdisciplinary course seeks to rectify the science of two deadly diseases with the public policy that has been established around these diseases. Many of us have preconceived notions about how we view AIDS and cancer, but does the actual biochemical basis of these diseases correlate well with their corresponding public policies? *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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HES215* HNR NPS Meteorology
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) An introductory, yet comprehensive course about the atmosphere: causes, effects and geographic distribution of weather/climate. Scientific basis for meteorology, up to and including special emphasis on how the changing world of weather may affect our atmospheric environment. Hours: lecture/lab/discussion: 4. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) An introductory, yet comprehensive course about the atmosphere: causes, effects and geographic distribution of weather/climate. Scientific basis for meteorology, up to and including special emphasis on how the changing world of weather may affect our atmospheric environment. Hours: lecture/lab/discussion: 4. Register by Instructor.
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PHY105* NPS How Things Work
- 4.00 credit. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Based on activities experienced in daily life, students will learn several physical concepts. By experiencing science at work students will become more comfortable with it and will understand the predictable nature of the universe and dispel the "magic" of science and technology. Students learn how various technologies work and will develop their physical intuition of the world. Topics may include: amusement park rides, bicycles, baseball, human movement, automobiles, clocks, musical instruments, audio amplifiers, radio, lasers, cameras, computers, copiers, power generation and distribution, and nuclear reactors. Course will include a laboratory component each week. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 1.5.
- 4.00 credit. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Based on activities experienced in daily life, students will learn several physical concepts. By experiencing science at work students will become more comfortable with it and will understand the predictable nature of the universe and dispel the "magic" of science and technology. Students learn how various technologies work and will develop their physical intuition of the world. Topics may include: amusement park rides, bicycles, baseball, human movement, automobiles, clocks, musical instruments, audio amplifiers, radio, lasers, cameras, computers, copiers, power generation and distribution, and nuclear reactors. Course will include a laboratory component each week. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 1.5.
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PSY111* NPS Introduction to Neuroscience
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A survey of the biological basis of psychological processes, including neurons and brain organization, the endocrine system, motor control, higher cortical functions and dysfunctions in order to provide an integrated understanding of the brain and behavior. Recovery from brain damage, sexual behavior, emotion, language, mood disorders, schizophrenia and additional related topics also are covered.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A survey of the biological basis of psychological processes, including neurons and brain organization, the endocrine system, motor control, higher cortical functions and dysfunctions in order to provide an integrated understanding of the brain and behavior. Recovery from brain damage, sexual behavior, emotion, language, mood disorders, schizophrenia and additional related topics also are covered.
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HSO224* HNR SSC The Amish in Modern Society
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course - Honors) Sociological theories and concepts will be used to analyze and compare Amish society with contemporary American society. Using concepts such as power, class, culture, gender, inequality, deviance, social control and technology, the course will explore fundamental differences between Amish society and modern life. The course will examine the Amish in the context of modern culture to explore questions about how societies construct values and organize social behavior, and how their members view the idea of progress, the impact of technology on human experience, and the roots of social well-being. *Students who have taken SO 364 may not take this course. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course - Honors) Sociological theories and concepts will be used to analyze and compare Amish society with contemporary American society. Using concepts such as power, class, culture, gender, inequality, deviance, social control and technology, the course will explore fundamental differences between Amish society and modern life. The course will examine the Amish in the context of modern culture to explore questions about how societies construct values and organize social behavior, and how their members view the idea of progress, the impact of technology on human experience, and the roots of social well-being. *Students who have taken SO 364 may not take this course. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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PS111* SSC American National Government
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) Analysis of the development of the U.S. Constitution, the federal system, civil rights and liberties; public opinion, political organizations, and elections; the presidency, Congress, federal bureaucracy and courts; and the public policy-making process.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) Analysis of the development of the U.S. Constitution, the federal system, civil rights and liberties; public opinion, political organizations, and elections; the presidency, Congress, federal bureaucracy and courts; and the public policy-making process.
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PS211* SSC Political Psychology (PSY 211)
- 4.00 credits. (Social Science Core Course) This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Science Core Course) This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
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PSY105* SSC General Psychology
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to psychological science, including methods of inquiry, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, neuroscience and personality.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to psychological science, including methods of inquiry, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, neuroscience and personality.
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PSY211* SSC Political Psychology (PS 211)
- 4.00 credits. (Social Science Core Course) This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Science Core Course) This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion. *A Writing and Research Intensive course.
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PSY237* SSC Psychology of Women
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) A psychological approach to understanding both the behavior of women and the female experience. Topics include development across the lifespan, language and reasoning, victimization, physical well-being, mental health and stereotypic-based conflicts.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) A psychological approach to understanding both the behavior of women and the female experience. Topics include development across the lifespan, language and reasoning, victimization, physical well-being, mental health and stereotypic-based conflicts.
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SO101* SSC Discovering Society
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to the sociological perspective to achieve an understanding of society and its impact on the individual through exploring social reality, processes and explanation.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to the sociological perspective to achieve an understanding of society and its impact on the individual through exploring social reality, processes and explanation.
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SO204* SSC Population and Global Issues
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) This course is designed to introduce students to the issues, both national and global, that relate to population trends, policies and the environment. Students should leave this course with a basic understanding of demographic methods and techniques; familiarization with the three components of population studies: fertility, mortality and migration; a general knowledge of population policy issues, and a heightened awareness of the interactions between the environment and human society. Emphasis shall be placed on the sociological perspective of population and environmental issues as well as the role of the individual student in population and environmental solutions.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) This course is designed to introduce students to the issues, both national and global, that relate to population trends, policies and the environment. Students should leave this course with a basic understanding of demographic methods and techniques; familiarization with the three components of population studies: fertility, mortality and migration; a general knowledge of population policy issues, and a heightened awareness of the interactions between the environment and human society. Emphasis shall be placed on the sociological perspective of population and environmental issues as well as the role of the individual student in population and environmental solutions.
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SW160* SSC Social Problems and Response of Social Welfare Institutions
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An orientation to the sociological and social work approaches of examining social problems and the development of social welfare policies and programs to reduce their severity and extent. An understanding of both sociological and social work theories and the way in which these theories form the foundation for research, service and advocacy is emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning and original social research are required.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An orientation to the sociological and social work approaches of examining social problems and the development of social welfare policies and programs to reduce their severity and extent. An understanding of both sociological and social work theories and the way in which these theories form the foundation for research, service and advocacy is emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning and original social research are required.
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WGS105* SSC Sex and Gender in Society
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to the field of gender and women’s studies that helps students understand the social construction of gender and its influence on women’s and men’s lives. The course addresses historical perspectives on women, men and gender; the structure of public and private institutions such as the home, schools, and the workplace; and contemporary issues, such as mass media images of women, health, and discrimination and violence. Social science research methods and feminist methods of inquiry are stressed. Offered every semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to the field of gender and women’s studies that helps students understand the social construction of gender and its influence on women’s and men’s lives. The course addresses historical perspectives on women, men and gender; the structure of public and private institutions such as the home, schools, and the workplace; and contemporary issues, such as mass media images of women, health, and discrimination and violence. Social science research methods and feminist methods of inquiry are stressed. Offered every semester.
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CS121* MA Computer Science I
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.
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HMA270* HNR MA History of Mathematics
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An examination of the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An examination of the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. Register by Instructor.
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HMA272* HNR MA Ethnomathematics
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the relationship between mathematics and culture. The mathematical content includes topics from number systems, graph theory, algebra, probability and geometry, and the cultural component investigates the mutual influences of culture and math upon each other. This course includes a week-long trip to Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, culture and mathematics. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the relationship between mathematics and culture. The mathematical content includes topics from number systems, graph theory, algebra, probability and geometry, and the cultural component investigates the mutual influences of culture and math upon each other. This course includes a week-long trip to Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, culture and mathematics. Register by Instructor.
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MA105* MA Mathematics for Liberal Studies
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) An introduction to mathematical structures and applications designed to help students understand the historical and contemporary role of mathematics in everyday life. The course includes a substantial review of algebraic concepts, and topics from other areas such as logic, set theory, number systems, probability, graph theory and matrix algebra. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement. *No student who has received credit for a higher numbered Mathematics course may enroll in MA 105.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) An introduction to mathematical structures and applications designed to help students understand the historical and contemporary role of mathematics in everyday life. The course includes a substantial review of algebraic concepts, and topics from other areas such as logic, set theory, number systems, probability, graph theory and matrix algebra. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement. *No student who has received credit for a higher numbered Mathematics course may enroll in MA 105.
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MA110* MA College Algebra and Trigonometry
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) This course emphasizes algebraic and trigonometric concepts and their applications in the modern world, helping students prepare for further mathematical studies. The algebra of real numbers and the basics of trigonometry are studied in detail. Systems of equations, conic sections and sequences of real numbers are covered. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) This course emphasizes algebraic and trigonometric concepts and their applications in the modern world, helping students prepare for further mathematical studies. The algebra of real numbers and the basics of trigonometry are studied in detail. Systems of equations, conic sections and sequences of real numbers are covered. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement.
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MA117* MA Concepts of Calculus
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) Designed to give students in the biological, social and management sciences a firm working knowledge of calculus. The approach is intuitive, with emphasis on applications. Topics include differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, logarithmic and exponential functions, and integration. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement. Note: Students who have received credit for MA 121 may not enroll in this course.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) Designed to give students in the biological, social and management sciences a firm working knowledge of calculus. The approach is intuitive, with emphasis on applications. Topics include differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, logarithmic and exponential functions, and integration. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement. Note: Students who have received credit for MA 121 may not enroll in this course.
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MA121* MA Calculus I
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) A thorough introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions, including a study of limits and continuity. Applications to the physical, biological and social sciences are studied in detail. *Prerequisite: MA 110 or placement. Note: Students who have received four credits for MA 117 receive two credits for this course.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) A thorough introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions, including a study of limits and continuity. Applications to the physical, biological and social sciences are studied in detail. *Prerequisite: MA 110 or placement. Note: Students who have received four credits for MA 117 receive two credits for this course.
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MA251* MA Probability and Statistics
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) Covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, experimental design and statistical inference. The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to statistical thinking and methodology, and their use in the natural and social sciences. This course includes an introduction to the use of the statistical software SPSS. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course) Covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, experimental design and statistical inference. The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to statistical thinking and methodology, and their use in the natural and social sciences. This course includes an introduction to the use of the statistical software SPSS. *Prerequisite: MA 011 or placement.
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COM252* HUM Multi-Cultural Communications
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) The course is designed to study issues of diversity and the media by investigating the audience, content and institutions of communications. Cultural perceptions will be explored as they relate to an individual's beliefs on diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, class and disability. A research and field experience will challenge students to analyze and formulate their own views. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) The course is designed to study issues of diversity and the media by investigating the audience, content and institutions of communications. Cultural perceptions will be explored as they relate to an individual's beliefs on diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, class and disability. A research and field experience will challenge students to analyze and formulate their own views. Fall semester.
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EN104* HUM Introduction to Literature
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An introduction to a specific literary genre or combination of genres (drama, fiction or poetry) that emphasizes the nature of language and form and helps students make moral and aesthetic judgments. This course also may include a thematic focus. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An introduction to a specific literary genre or combination of genres (drama, fiction or poetry) that emphasizes the nature of language and form and helps students make moral and aesthetic judgments. This course also may include a thematic focus. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
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EN245* HUM Growing Up in America
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) Through a careful reading of important American novels and biographies, students will better understand the distinct experiences that comprise growing up in America. Both the uniqueness of experiences of growing up in America and the universality of shared problems, crises, challenges and joys are explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) Through a careful reading of important American novels and biographies, students will better understand the distinct experiences that comprise growing up in America. Both the uniqueness of experiences of growing up in America and the universality of shared problems, crises, challenges and joys are explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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EN251* HUM Multicultural Literature
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of poetry, fiction, drama and nonfiction prose from cultures traditionally marginalized because of ethnic and racial differences. The course investigates the historical role and context of American and world authors such as Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Sherman Alexie and Sandra Cisneros, as well as the values evident in their work. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of poetry, fiction, drama and nonfiction prose from cultures traditionally marginalized because of ethnic and racial differences. The course investigates the historical role and context of American and world authors such as Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Sherman Alexie and Sandra Cisneros, as well as the values evident in their work. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course.
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HEN252* HNR HUM Irony, Humor, and Despair in Modern Literature
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. *Note: Formerly HEN 231. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. *Note: Formerly HEN 231. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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HI201* HUM United States History to 1877
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of the major developments in U.S. history from the age of discovery to 1877. This course will include a discussion of interpretations of the American past. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of the major developments in U.S. history from the age of discovery to 1877. This course will include a discussion of interpretations of the American past. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Fall semester.
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HPH234* HNR HUM Justice Through the Ages
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice. Register by Instructor.
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PCS165* HUM Peace, War, and Nonviolence
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course).This survey introduces key concepts and issues in the study of peace and war. The course explores substantive meanings of peace and war, the reasons for war, and the attempts to build both negative and positive peace. The course grants sustained attention to the pacifist tradition and historical tactics of nonviolent resistance.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course).This survey introduces key concepts and issues in the study of peace and war. The course explores substantive meanings of peace and war, the reasons for war, and the attempts to build both negative and positive peace. The course grants sustained attention to the pacifist tradition and historical tactics of nonviolent resistance.
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PH115* HUM Ethics
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) A study of the nature, origin and development of ethical theories from both a historical and contemporary perspective and their relevance to significant current moral dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and environmental issues. Special attention is given to the exploration of enduring moral concerns, such as moral realism versus relativism, egoism, altruism, the role of reason in ethics, and the nature of responsible moral decision making.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) A study of the nature, origin and development of ethical theories from both a historical and contemporary perspective and their relevance to significant current moral dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and environmental issues. Special attention is given to the exploration of enduring moral concerns, such as moral realism versus relativism, egoism, altruism, the role of reason in ethics, and the nature of responsible moral decision making.
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PS225* HUM Politics in Film and Fiction: Democracy in America
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of democratic theory through major films and novels depicting the American political experience from the 1930s to the present. Questions to be explored include whether political elites are accountable to the general public, whether mass control of government is desirable, and how democracies should deal with evil.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An examination of democratic theory through major films and novels depicting the American political experience from the 1930s to the present. Questions to be explored include whether political elites are accountable to the general public, whether mass control of government is desirable, and how democracies should deal with evil.
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PSY209* HUM Psyche and Film
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) Explores evolutionary and historical contributions to the concept of "psyche," as it develops in philosophical, moral and scientific understanding. It comes to include identity and character, inwardness, hiddenness, the external life of behavior and language, and the creative invention of self and world. In the contemporary era, this inheritance can be explored more fully via the medium of film, which may itself be transforming how we understand ourselves. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) Explores evolutionary and historical contributions to the concept of "psyche," as it develops in philosophical, moral and scientific understanding. It comes to include identity and character, inwardness, hiddenness, the external life of behavior and language, and the creative invention of self and world. In the contemporary era, this inheritance can be explored more fully via the medium of film, which may itself be transforming how we understand ourselves. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semester.
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REL105* HUM Exploring Religion and Religions
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) A survey introducing historical origins, practices and beliefs of many of the world's religious traditions and the methods of inquiry in the various disciplines in the field of religious studies. Theories of the nature and origin of religion, and categories such as the sacred, myth, scripture, ritual, ethics, religious change and questions of religious truth are explored. Significant attention to the contemporary environment of religion is granted.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) A survey introducing historical origins, practices and beliefs of many of the world's religious traditions and the methods of inquiry in the various disciplines in the field of religious studies. Theories of the nature and origin of religion, and categories such as the sacred, myth, scripture, ritual, ethics, religious change and questions of religious truth are explored. Significant attention to the contemporary environment of religion is granted.
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REL145* HUM Jesus and Moral Life
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Area of Core) This survey course explores the moral vision of Jesus and introduces Christian ethical reflections on social institutions (for example, the state and market) and social actions (for example, peacemaking and distributing capital). A fundamental part of this course is an exploration of the sources, types and contexts of Christian social ethics.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Area of Core) This survey course explores the moral vision of Jesus and introduces Christian ethical reflections on social institutions (for example, the state and market) and social actions (for example, peacemaking and distributing capital). A fundamental part of this course is an exploration of the sources, types and contexts of Christian social ethics.
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TH105* HUM Introduction to Theatre
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An introduction to the various interrelated arts and disciplines that make up theatre performance and production, such as acting, playwriting, directing and design. Emphasis is on history, literature and theory as realized in performance. Text provides a common language for discussion, and further support is drawn from videos, script analysis and play attendance.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) An introduction to the various interrelated arts and disciplines that make up theatre performance and production, such as acting, playwriting, directing and design. Emphasis is on history, literature and theory as realized in performance. Text provides a common language for discussion, and further support is drawn from videos, script analysis and play attendance.
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FYS100* First-Year Seminar
- 3.00 credits. The First Year Seminar provides an educational experience that is composed of several important components. First, it develops intellectual skills such as critical analysis and synthesis, and communications skills such as speaking and writing. Second, it broadens definitions of learning. The student is exposed to multiple ways of acquiring information and knowledge. Third, the First Year Seminar establishes the integration of knowledge. Using the instructor's major field of study as a foundation, this course promotes connections across disciplines.
- 3.00 credits. The First Year Seminar provides an educational experience that is composed of several important components. First, it develops intellectual skills such as critical analysis and synthesis, and communications skills such as speaking and writing. Second, it broadens definitions of learning. The student is exposed to multiple ways of acquiring information and knowledge. Third, the First Year Seminar establishes the integration of knowledge. Using the instructor's major field of study as a foundation, this course promotes connections across disciplines.
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IEE100* Intellectual Engagement Experience
- 1.00 credit. First-Year Seminar instructors specify 5-7 academic events for students to attend. Such events could include talks, plays, concerts, art exhibits, or other events of an academic nature. Instructors can also approve alternative events as needed to resolve scheduling conflicts. Class meets for discussion during some Wednesday-at-11 periods. Class meetings plus events should total 10 experiences. In addition to these 10, students attend 4 approved College Life programs.
- 1.00 credit. First-Year Seminar instructors specify 5-7 academic events for students to attend. Such events could include talks, plays, concerts, art exhibits, or other events of an academic nature. Instructors can also approve alternative events as needed to resolve scheduling conflicts. Class meets for discussion during some Wednesday-at-11 periods. Class meetings plus events should total 10 experiences. In addition to these 10, students attend 4 approved College Life programs.
