Courses

Provides a basic understanding of the structural organization (anatomy), function (physiology), and neural controls of the structures used to produce speech, swallowing, respiration, and related behaviors in humans. Prereq., SLHS 2010.

Continues training in the four language skills (writing, speaking, reading, listening/comprehension) at an advanced level. Enables students to acquire a better and broader understanding of Arabic culture and texts drawn from various genres of Arabic letters. Prereq., ARAB 3010 or 3110 (min. grade C). Formerly ARAB 3020.

An Internet-based projects course that advances student understanding of Internet culture. Through active production and critical analysis, students will explore their individual roles in the digital landscape and critically examine the social implications and impacts of digital communities. Prereqs., ATLS 2000 and 3010. Recommended prereq., ATLS 3020.

Continuation of CHIN 3110. Prereq., CHIN 3110 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.

Surveys 19th and 20th century French literature. Close reading of selected texts of the principal writers and schools. Required for majors. Prereq., FREN 3100. May be taken before, after, or with FREN 3110. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

This course is the continuation of Farsi 3010. The focus will be on textual analysis and discussion of authentic texts in a wide variety of genres and a wide range of topics. Students continue developing speaking and listening skills through activities based on the readings and develop the ability to write short papers (3-5 pages) in Farsi. Prereq., FRSI 3010 (min. grade C). Formerly FRSI 3120.

Geometrical techniques for describing and illustrating geological structures. Major topics include graphic methods and geometry of fractures and folds. Prereqs., any 1000-level sequence in geological sciences.

Examines selected literary texts of various periods. Emphasizes longer texts and critical skills. May be taken either before or after GRMN 3110. Prereq., GRMN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor consent.

Continuation of HIND 3110. Emphasizes reading, listening, and speaking fluency in Hindi-Urdu, with a focus on literary, cinematic and cultural themes in modern and contemporary Hindi-Urdu media and culture. Thematic focus of the course may change each semester. An effort will be made to encourage students to put their language skills into literary and cultural context. Prereq., HNDI 3110 (min. grade C). Formerly HIND 3020.

Prereq., HIST 3110 and instructor consent.

Continuation of JPNS 3110. Enhances student competence and performance in Japanese language in a holistic and integrative manner. Prereq., JPNS 3110 (min grade C).

This second semester of Korean offers advanced level (2) speaking and writing. Focuses on understanding contemporary Korean languages as reflected in various communication media, such as print, Tv, and films to help students understand Korean in a variety of contexts. Students should be quite fluent in commanding Korean after this course.

Engages the students in lab-based activities designed to strengthen and expand knowledge of the topics in secondary mathematics, focusing especially on topics from Precalculus and Calculus. The labs will involve the use of multiple representations, transformations, data analysis techniques, and interconnections among geometry, probability and algebra. a recurrent theme will be building relationships between discrete and continuous reasoning. Prereqs., Calculus I, MATH 2001, or instructor consent.

Analysis of texts from morphological and syntactic perspectives. Structural and semantic characteristics of major features of Spanish are studied at the sentence level. Use of these grammatical features is then studied in selected literary texts. Prereq., SPAN 3000 or equivalent.

Reading of selections from Homer or a Greek tragedy in ancient Greek, with attention to literary form and context as well as advanced grammar and syntax. Maybe repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., CLAS 1013, 1023 and 3113, or equivalent.

Analyzes employment, or the threat of employing force, in securing American interests in the post-Cold War world. Gives special attention to utilities claimed for nuclear weapons, and alternatively, to weapons control and disarmament. Prereq., PSCI 2223.

Uses the example of man-made climate change to develop an analytical understanding of the Earth system (solid, fluid, and living) that can be used to interpret the complex and uncertain forecast. Emphasis is given to the concepts of forcing, feedback and response in order to examine natural vs. man-made environmental changes and climate change mitigation strategies.

Examines selected interdisciplinary texts from the German literary and philosophical tradition. Topics address issues central to philosophical inquiry, and may include knowledge and its limits, mind and body, determinism and free will, reason and religious belief, and ethical problems. Prereqs., GRMN 2020 and 2030, or equivalent.

Examines basic properties of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear independence, dimension, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Prereq., MATH 2300 or APPM 1360. Credit not granted for this course and APPM 3310.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-) and a History GPA of 2.0 or higher. Restricted to HIST majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Examines the central dogma of biology by discussing the most important molecules in cells (DNA, RNA, and protein) and how their synthesis (DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, and translation) is regulated. Incorporated into the discussion is how recombinant DNA techniques are used to discover and dissect cellular processes, how to design and interpret experiments, and understanding the limits of experiments to draw conclusions. These principles are the foundation for subsequent examination of intracellular mechanisms in MCDB 3145. Prereqs., MCDB 2150 or EBIO 2070. Prereq., or coreq., CHEM 1133. Recommended coreq., MCDB 3140. Credit not granted for this course and MCDB 3120.

Provides insight into the present socioeconomic condition of Chicanas and the concept of feminismo through interdisciplinary study of history, sociology, literary images, and film portrayals. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Same as ETHN 3136. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Provides insight into the present socioeconomic condition of Chicanas and the concept of feminismo through interdisciplinary study of history, sociology, literary images, and film portrayals. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Same as WMST 3135. Formerly CHST 3135. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Examines major traditions in moral philosophy to see what light they shed on value issues in environmental policy and the value presuppositions of the economic, ecological, and juridical approaches to the environment. Prereq., sophomore standing or PHIL 1100, 1200, 2200, 3100, or 3200. Same as PHIL 3140. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines issues pervading contemporary German literature, such as concerns of youth, gender, stereotyping as it affects women and men in their relations with one another, loneliness and sexual frustration, work experiences, and other issues. Prereq., ability to read unedited German and to speak German.