Courses

Promotes a better understanding of fundamental aesthetic and cultural issues by exploring competing definitions of art and culture. Sharpens critical and analytical abilities by asking students to read and compare different theories about arts, culture, media, and identity, and then to apply and assess those theories in relation to a selection of visual and verbal texts from a range of cultural and linguistic traditions. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Provides and introduction to fundamental concepts in neuroscience. The goal of this first course is to provide a strong foundation in neurobiology--cell biology, physiology of the neuronal membrane, interneuronal communication, neurotransmission, gross anatomy, and how the brain develops. Students will also learn principles of sensory systems functions. The recitation will introduce students to neuronal computational modeling. Prereqs., MCDB 1150 and 1151, or EBIO 1210 and 1230. Fulfills PSYC 2012 requirement for Psychology majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-86 credits (Sophomores or Juniors).

Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Same as CLAS 2100.

Addresses the basic training for the art of dancing "Sur les pointes." Students will learn how to prepare technically, how to take care of the foot and ankle, and will be encouraged to address their personal alignment issues. An historical survey of the development of the pointe technique from the Romantic Age to the present will be discussed and students will be encouraged to attend local ballet performances and/or watch videos of works of both classical and contemporary ballets. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., DNCE 3161 or DNCE 4181.

Provides students with the opportunity to focus on a specific area of Neuroscience in depth. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.

Provides a basic skills course designed to equip students to handle the English major. Emphasizes critical writing and the acquisition of basic techniques and vocabulary of literary criticism through close attention to poetic and prose language. Required for students who declared the major summer 1999 and thereafter. Restricted to English majors only. Credit not granted for this course and ENGL 1010. Formerly ENGL 2000. Prerequisites: Restricted to English majors only.

Focuses on the conception, design and production of art works that are larger than human scale. Each object will be the result of individual and team design collaboration. This course primarily focuses on sculpture constructed and engineered from metal although other materials are welcome. Recommended prereq., ARTS 2504. Prereqs., ARTS 1010 and 1020.

Explores, through close reading and original student work, the form and structure of the screenplay from the writer's perspective. Students will begin by analyzing structural and character elements of such screenplays as Chinatown and Witness, then analyze screenplays of their choosing. Students will learn the basics of screenwriting form, then develop and write 10 minutes of an original screenplay. Prereq., FILM 1502. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-26 credits (Freshmen) only.

Introduces the process and procedures of Theatrical Stage Design, including scenery, costumes, lighting and sound design. Course requires project work and graphic skill development. Students learn through hands-on activities and observation.

Studies policymaking processes in American government, factors shaping public decision, and issues and questions relevant to political inquiry.

Proficiency-based course emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Covers a variety of topics. Students give classroom presentations and write short essays in Arabic. Speaking ability is assessed through an oral proficiency interview. Prereq., ARAB 1020 (min grade C), or placement. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Emphasizes reading, speaking, and writing modern Chinese, including continued study of both full-form and simplified characters. Introduces dictionaries and principles of character formation. Prereq., CHIN 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and CHIN 2150. Meets MAPS requirement: foreign language.

Uses art, archaeology, and literature to study, from a contemporary feminist point of view, the status of women in works of Roman art and literature, the development of attitudes expressed toward them, and their daily life. No Greek or Latin required. Same as WMST 2110. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

A film based curriculum will expand the knowledge of francophone culture and will continue the development of communication skills begun in the first year. This third semester course will review essential beginning grammar before introducing intermediate structures, vocabulary, and cultural/literary readings. Prereqs., FREN 1020 and 1050 (min grade C-) or equivalent. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language. Satisfies arts and sciences foreign language requirement.

Provides an intensive introduction to cultural and literary texts of Iran, along with an introduction of the grammatical and rhetorical complexities of Persian prose and poetry. Students continue to develop speaking, listening, and writing skills through activities based on the readings. Prereq., FRSI 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement: foreign language. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: foreign language. Formerly FRSI 2010.

Third semester Hebrew builds on skills introduced in the first two semesters and focuses on speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. Students learn new veral tenses and paradigms, modes of expression and syntactical forms. The course blends a communicative method with formal grammatical instruction. By the end of the semester students are expected to be able to converse in, comprehend, and produce written Hebrew at an intermediate level. Prereq., HEBR 1020 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and culturally appropriate language use. Credit not granted for this course and ASIA 2420. Prereq., HIND 1020 (min grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language. Formerly HIND 2010.

Enhances the skills learned in the first-year course and develops greater fluency in understanding and speaking. More emphasis is placed on reading and writing through the use of activities featuring cultural themes that present a realistic portrait of contemporary Italy. Taught in Italian. Prereq., ITAL 1020 (min grade C-). Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Continued study of oral and written modern Japanese in a cultural context. Prereq., JPNS 1020 or equivalent (min grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Extends the conversational and written skills acquired at the elementary level. Although emphasis remains on spoken Korean, readings are increased, elementary writing skills are introduced gradually, and some Sino Korean characters are taught. Prereq., KREN 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Prereq., NORW 1020 with a grade of C- or better. Fulfills the arts and sciences language requirement for the BA and BFA degrees. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Includes grammar review and a study of Portuguese and Brazilian culture, civilization, literature, and art. Prereq., PORT 1020 (min. grade C-) or placement. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Continued study of the grammar of classical Sanskrit and translation of selected readings from the literature. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language. Prereq., SNSK 1020.

Grammar review. Emphasizes reading, writing, and speaking skills. Attendance at the language laboratory may be mandatory. Prereq., SPAN 1020 (min grade C-), or placement. Credit not granted for this course and SPAN 2150. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

Prereq., SWED 1020 (min grade C-). Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language. Fulfills the arts and sciences language requirement for the BA and BFA degrees. Approved for GT-AH4.