Courses

A detailed study of the cultures of prehistoric Greece, the Cycladic Islands, and Crete, their art and archaeology, and their history within the broader context of the eastern Mediterranean, from earliest human settlement to the collapse of the Bronze Age at about 1100 B.C.E. Emphasis is on palace states. Same as ANTH/ARTH 4129, CLAS 5129.

Detailed study of the human skeleton with special attention to health and demographic conditions in prehistoric cultures and the evaluation of physical characteristics and genetic relationships of prehistoric populations. Prereqs., ANTH 2010, 2020, and 4000. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Same as ANTH 5130.

Encourages experimentation with media and integration of traditional areas of drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. Covers two- and three-dimensional collage/assemblage, correspondence art, artist's books, site-specific, performance, audio, and video art. Same as ARTS 5130.

Studies Aristophanes, Plautus, and Terence in English translation. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 5130 and HUMN 4130. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Students are introduced to fundamental geophysics including seismology, geomagnetism, gravity, radiometric dating, and heat flow with applications to plate tectonics and exploration of the subsurface. Prereqs., MATH 1300 and PHYS 1110 and any 1000-level sequence in geological sciences; GEOL 3120 recommended.

Studies Aristophanes, Plautus, and Terence in English translation. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 4130. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Prereq., EBIO 1220, or MCDB 1150, or MCDB 4500/5500, or PHYS 1120, or 2020, or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5130 and MCDB 4130.

Surveys the sources for the development of ancient Christianity from the ministry of Jesus Christ to the conversion of the emperor Constantine in the early fourth century. Through lectures and a close reading of primary source materials in translation, students will examine the social activity and theological development of early Christians in their Roman and Jewish context. Prereq., HIST 1010.

Studies five surviving complete Greek novels from classical antiquity, three Latin novels, and their predecessors and contemporary neighbors in the genres of Greek prose fiction. Readings in English translation. No required prerequisite, but a previous course in classical literature or myth is recommended. Same as CLAS 4140/5140.

Examines the political status and activities of Mexican Americans and other Latino groups (Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans) in the U.S. Also covers Latino political attitudes and behaviors; Latino efforts to influence the major national, state, and local institutions of the American government; and public policy concerns of Latinos. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/ seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Variety of advanced specialty courses taught by visiting and regular faculty designed for upper division sociology majors. See current departmental announcement for specific content. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., SOCY 1001. Restricted to junior and senior SOCY majors.

Neuropharmacology is the study of drug action within the central nervous system. This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the biochemical basis of drug action at the cellular level. Topics covered include the following: 1) principles of pharmacology; 2) brain neurotransmitter systems; 3) addiction and the mechanisms of psychoactive action; 4) biochemical basis of psychiatric disorders and their pharmacological treatment. Prereqs., PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and CHEM 1133. Formerly PSYC 4132. Same as NRSC 5132.

Deals with the history of England from 1485 to 1603. Examines patterns of daily life, the impact of the Reformation and the Renaissance, and the development of Parliament and the monarchy under the Tudor rulers, especially Henry VIII and Elizabeth. Prereqs., HIST 1010, 1030, or 2103. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Interdisciplinary course explores different aspects of the reign of Elizabeth I: social and political history; literature; theater; and music. Explores the role and impact of a female ruler on English culture. Same as ENGL 4583 and THTR 4091. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Explores psychoanalytic theory as it relates to our understanding of literature, film, and other arts. After becoming familiar with some essential Freudian notions (repression, narcissism, ego/libido, dreamwork, etc.), students apply these ideas to works by several artists (e.g., Flaubert, James, Kafka, Hoffmann, and Hitchcock). Prereq., HUMN 2000 or junior/senior standing. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Explores psychoanalytic theory as it relates to our understanding of literature, film, and other arts. After becoming familiar with some essential Freudian notions (repression, narcissism, ego/libido, dreamwork, etc.), students apply these ideas to works by several artists (e.g., Flaubert, James, Kafka, Hoffmann, and Hitchcock). Prereq., HUMN 2000 or junior/senior standing. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Examines the process of and technology for producing theatrical scenery on a limited production timeline.Prereq., THTR 3035. Recommended prereq., THTR 3015 or 3055.

One lab, three lectures per week. Introduces the study of judgment and decision making processes (estimation, prediction and diagnosis, choice under certainty, and risky decision making) and the methods that have been developed to improve these processes (statistical modeling, decision analysis, and expert systems). Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2606 and 3101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Explores the history of the region that would become the American Southwest to 1900. Focusing on themes of novelty, conflict, and adaptation, class explores how changes in ecology, demography, economy, and technology transformed relations between native peoples, Spaniards, and Mexicans. Concludes with unit on causes, events, and consequences of the U.S.-Mexican War. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

A comprehensive overview of Greek vase painting, from prehistoric through the fourth century B.C.E. Emphasis is on learning the development of primary decorative styles and on refining skills of visual analysis, scholarly research, critical thinking, oral commentary, and written presentation. Same as CLAS 4139.

A comprehensive overview of Greek vase painting, from prehistoric through the fourth century B.C.E. Emphasis is on learning the development of primary decorative styles and on refining skills of visual analysis, scholarly research, critical thinking, oral commentary, and written presentation. Same as CLAS 5139 and ARTH 4139.

Studies five surviving complete Greek novels from classical antiquity, three Latin novels, and their predecessors and contemporary neighbors in the genres of Greek prose fiction. Readings in English translation. No required prerequisite, but a previous course in classical literature or myth is recommended. Same as CLAS 5140 and HUMN 4131.

Examines the relationships between plants and their physical and biological environments, encompassing physiology, competition, plant-soil and plant-animal interactions, population dynamics, diversity, and influence on ecosystem function. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240.

Focuses on close reading of Dante's poetry with emphasis on the intellectual, religious, political, and scientific background of the medieval world. Taught in English. Prereq., junior standing or instructor consent. Same as ITAL 4140. Credit not granted for this course and ITAL 4145 or 4147. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Focuses on close reading of Dante's poetry with emphasis on the intellectual, religious, political, and scientific background of the medieval world. Taught in English. Prereq., junior standing or instructor consent. Same as HUMN 4140. Credit not granted for this course and ITAL 4145 or 4147. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).