Courses

PSCI-2116 (3) Introduction to Environmental Policy and Policy Analysis

Teaches a systematic general framework for the analysis of environmental policy issues. Analyzes the interaction of environmental sciences, ethics, and policy across a range of environmental policy problems. Stresses critical thinking and practical applications. Recommended prereq., ENVS 1000.

ARAB-2120 (3) Second Year Arabic 2

Continuation of ARAB 2110. Prereq., ARAB 2110 (min grade C) or placement.

CHIN-2120 (5) Intermediate Chinese 2

Continuation of CHIN 2110. Prereq., CHIN 2110 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and 2150.

FREN-2120 (3) Second-Year French Grammar Review and Reading 2

Completes the film-based study of intermediate grammar begun in FREN 2110. Continued reading in French literature and culture, with considerable practice in writing and speaking French. Prereq., FREN 2110 (min grade C-). Fulfills the Graduate School language requirement for the Ph.D.

FRSI-2120 (4) Intermediate Farsi II

Continuation of FRSI 2010. Incorporates more readings in Persian literature, both poetry and prose, and cultural readings. Students continue developing speaking, listening and writing skills based on the readings. Prereq., FRSI 2010 (min. grade C) or instructor consent required. Formerly FRSI 2020.

HEBR-2120 (4) Intermediate Hebrew 2

Focuses on texts, while still developing speaking, comprehension and writing skills. Students build on grammatical understanding while learning some of the more sophisticated verbal paradigms and nominal patterns. The course blends a communicative method with some formal grammatical instruction. By the end of this semester students are expected to converse in, comprehend, and produce written hebrew at an intermediate level. Prereq., HEBR 2110 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent.

HIND-2120 (5) Intermediate Hindi 2

Continuation of HNDI 2010. Enhances students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and culturally appropriate language use. Prereq., HNDI 2010 (min. grade C) or equivalent. Formerly HIND 2020.

ITAL-2120 (3) Intermediate Italian Reading, Grammar, and Composition 2

Continuation of ITAL 2110. Some reading in Italian literature and culture with considerable practice in writing and speaking Italian. Fulfills the Graduate School language requirement for the Phd. Prereq., ITAL 2110 (min grade C-) or equivalent.

KREN-2120 (5) Second-Year (Intermediate) Korean 2

Continuation of KREN 2110. Prereq., KREN 2110 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.

NORW-2120 (4) Second-Year Norwegian Reading and Conversation 2

Continuation of NORW 2110, with focus on Norwegian culture and society. Small group work and class discussions. Prereq., NORW 2110 with a grade of C- or better.

PORT-2120 (3) Second-Year Portuguese 2

Includes grammar review and a study of Portuguese and Brazilian culture, civilization, literature, and art. Prereq., PORT 2110 (min. grade C-) or placement.

SPAN-2120 (3) Second-Year Spanish 2

Grammar review. Emphasizes reading, writing, and speaking skills. Attendance at the language laboratory may be mandatory. Prereq., SPAN 2110 (min grade C- )or better, or placement. Credit not granted for this course and SPAN 2150.

CLAS-2124 (4) Intermediate Latin 2

Selections from Virgil's Aeneid with attention to literary form and context as well as advanced grammar and syntax. Prereq., CLAS 2114 or equivalent.

ARTS-2126 (3) Digital Art 1

An introductory course in the use of the personal computer to create and process images in the visual arts. Prereq., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

HIST-2126 (3) Modern U.S. Politics and Diplomacy

Traces the development of contemporary U.S. politics and foreign relations. Analyzes subjects such as the Cold War, the relationship between foreign and domestic politics, the developing meaning of conservatism, liberalism, and radicalism. Explains the impact of race, gender, class, and immigration. Specific course focus may vary. History majors are restricted from taking this course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context or contemporary societies. Prerequisites: History majors are restricted from taking this course.

ITAL-2130 (3) Introduction to Literary Analysis.

Increases student's ability to read and analyze literary texts by improving vocabulary and terminology. Students read short stories, essays, short plays, and poems to acquire critical skills and improve expression of opinions and arguments in Italian. Taught in Italian. Prereq or coreq., ITAL 2120 (min grade C-) or instructor consent required.

PHYS-2130 (3) General Physics 3

Third semester of introductory sequence for science and engineering students except physics majors and those studying computer applications in physics (for these, see PHYS 2170). Covers special relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state, and nuclear physics. Physics majors should take PHYS 2170 instead of PHYS 2130. Prereqs., PHYS 1120, 1140, or ECEN 2250, 3400. Coreq., MATH 2400. Normally taken with PHYS 2150.

PHIL-2140 (3) Environmental Justice

Traditional and contemporary theories of justice are employed in order to critically analyze social and political issues that have important environmental dimensions. Assesses the relationship of justice and equity to the presuppositions of national and global environmental issues and policies.

DNCE-2141 (1) Low Intermediate Ballet

All basic ballet steps should have been mastered, including pirouettes en d'hors and en dedans, knowledge of the principles and placement, and the ability to master simple enchainements. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 1120.

HUMN-2145 (3) African America in the Arts

Introduces interrelationships in the arts of African Americans and the African American contribution to American culture as a whole. Credit not granted for this course and HUMN 3145. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity or United States context.

PSYC-2145 (3) Introductory Cognitive Psychology

Introduces the study of cognitive processes of human beings: sensation, perception, attention, pattern recognition, memory, learning, language, visual thought, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Discusses applications to education, human factors, human computer interaction, law, and other areas of psychology. Prereq., PSYC 1001.

MCDB-2150 (3) Principles of Genetics

Introduces the behavior of genes and chromosomes in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Covers three areas: transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Attention is given to genetic mapping, recombinant DNA procedures, and gene expression. MCDB 2151 must be taken by MCDB or biochemistry majors and prehealth science students concurrently or when next offered. Prereqs., MCDB 1150 or 1111 or EBIO 1210 or general biology. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

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