Courses

    Same as RLST 2800. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

    Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum; offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.

    Examines major ecological, political, economic, cultural, legal, and ethical issues that will shape the future. Students consider how their decisions influence the future, and reflect on fundamental values and ideals underlying the search for solutions to these complex problems. Approved for the arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.

    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

    Students work with an approved faculty sponsor to explore a topic in greater depth and to pursue an interest that is not offered in the formal curriculum. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prereq., ENVS 1000.

    May be repeated for credit, but only 8 hours of MCDB 2840 plus MCDB 4840 can be counted toward graduation. Students with adequate prerequisites should take MCDB 4840. Prereqs., instructor consent and independent study contract. Coreq., MCDB 1150.

    May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.

    Selected topics for undergraduate independent study. Subject matter to be arranged. May be repeated up to7 total credit hours.

    May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

    Same as DNCE 1849, at the sophomore level.

    May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.

    Investigates why Socrates intrigued great writers like Aristophanes, Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle and why, through his life and execution by the Athenian democracy, he still influences Western ethics, politics, and education and is central to cultural literacy. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

    Covers the basics of "Why you need lighting", color temp, as well as camera techniques, lighting theory, and lighting set-ups for still and motion picture film video. Emphasizes hands on as well as theory. Prereq., FILM 2000 or 2300. Recommended prereq., FILM 1502.

    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

    Topical course (second level) in dance technique, see subtopic for specific form. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. May require an audition or permission of the instructor.

    Explores topics and research in relation to areas such as technology, environment, teaching methods, performance, world dance, arts in society, and/or criticism that the normal sequence of offerings may not allow. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 4909 and 5909 at the sophomore level.

    Offers practical experience in organized situations with direct supervision. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-56 credits (Freshmen or Sophomore) only.

    Examines concepts of activism, citizenship, democracy, power, and diversity through classroom discussions and participation in a local high school's Public Achievement project. Through community-based partnerships, students will develop leadership skills; dialogue with diverse groups of people; identify multiple perspectives around controversial issues; and learn to use research and writing to articulate public problems and advocate for their solutions. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as EDUC 2919. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

    Surveys naturalistic primate behavior. Emphasizes social behavior, behavioral ecology, and evolution as they lead to an understanding of human behavior. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Prerequisites: Requires a prerequisite course of ANTH 2010 or EBIO 1210 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).
    Explores select issues in communication. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different issues. Recommended prereqs., COMM 1210 and COMM 1600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only. English (ENGL) and Humanities (HUMN) majors are excluded from taking this class.
    Junior or senior level umbrella seminar spanning a variety of topics relevant to the study of international affairs. Subjects addressed under this heading vary according to student interest and faculty availability. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) International Affairs (IAFS) or Political Science (PSCI) majors only.

    Explores creative approaches for solving complex social and environmental issues, with a focus on peace and population. Students analyze the root causes of issues in theoretical and historical contexts, and develop their understanding of effective and innovative approaches to change. This course has a requirement of community service. Recommended prereq., upper-division status. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

    A survey of selected figures in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and in medieval philosophy. Philosophers studied may include the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, and such figures as Aquinas and Occam. Explores the larger cultural context that influenced these philosophers and were, in turn, influenced by them. Prereqs., 6 hours of philosophy coursework. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.

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