Courses

    Seminar for religious studies majors that emphasizes the development of writing skills for use inside as well as outside the academy. Writing assignments are focused on one or more core topics in religious studies. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Religious Studies (RLST) majors only.

    Continuation of RUSS 3010. Prereq., RUSS 3010.

    Develops the type of advanced reading knowledge of the four closely related Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Danish, and the two Norwegian standards) that will prepare students for their senior thesis, and for possible graduate work. Readings will help students see relationships and connections operating across national and linguistic borders within the Nordic region. Prereqs., NORW/SWED 2120 and NORW/SWED 3900 for 3 credits.

    Examines various research methods and approaches in women's and gender studies. Students will gain practical experience to be able to write a proposal for a significant research project, informed by course readings and discussions. Prereqs., WMST 2000, 2600. Recommended prereqs., WMST 2200 or 2400.

    Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. The course emphasizes analysis, criticism, and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as NRLN 3020. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Arts and Sciences students only.
    Intermediate course in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191 and ENGL 2021 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.

    Introduces students to the subjects, techniques, and findings of Political Science research on campaigns and elections. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of voting, campaign effects, partisan coalitions, electoral rules, campaign finance, and the policy impact of elections. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.

    Examines the development of Russian politics from the late Soviet period to the present. Topics covered include political culture, democratic transition, economic reform, and social problems in Russia. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

    Introduces parametric and distribution-free statistics, emphasizing applications to earth science problems. Not open to students who have taken a college-level statistics course. Same as GEOL 3023. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Environmental Conservation (EVOC), Geography (GEOG), Geology (GEOL) or Environmental Studies (ENVS) majors only.

    Introduces parametric and distribution-free statistics, emphasizing applications to earth science problems. Same as GEOG 3023.

    Continued development of acting technique and tools for play analysis, with particular emphasis on scene study. Special attention will be given to the Master Teachers of Acting and their pedagogies. Prereq., THTR 3013 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (TBFA) majors only.
    Examines how musical choices can profoundly affect audiences, dancers, and the creative process. Surveys historic and contemporary music styles and influential artists through guided listening and experimentation. Deepens understanding of music, including vocabulary, technology, collaboration skills, ethics, and copyright issues. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DBFA) majors only.

    Author or topic in Latin specified in the online Schedule Planner (e.g., Virgil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace.) May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Formerly CLAS 3024.

    Examines how literature participates in the creation of American national culture and identify. Surveys major political writing and a variety of literary genres, tropes, and themes from early native Americal tales to the 20th-cerntury literature. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).

    Introduces students to complex forms of writing within Italian studies. Focuses on the analysis of literary genres (e.g., autobiography, essays, short stories) through a step-by-step process that allows students to craft advanced arguments in Italian. Studies will read Italian literary texts and write and revise in workshop format (e.g., peer review, collaborative assignments). Similar to ITAL 3020. Students may not receive credit for this course and ITAL 3020. Prereq., ITAL 3015 (min grade C-) or instructor consent required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

    Critically explores the Chicana experience and identity. Examines issues arising from the intersection of class, race, and gender. Focuses on controversies surrounding culture and gender through an analysis of feminism and feminismo. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent.

    Introduces students to the literature, history, culture and art of Europe and the Mediterranean basin from late antiquity through the early modern period. Interdisciplinary approach to visual culture focuses on uses of sacred religious practices and lay devotion. Prereqs., ARTH 1300 and 1400.

    Covers a variety of topics that may include human ecology, environment and society, and quantitative environmental social science. Offered depending upon instructor availability and student demand. Fulfills intermediate social science requirement for Environmental Studies major. Prereq., ENVS 1000. Not repeatable for credit.

    Explores alternative methods of film processing and filmic image manipulation. Through projects, film screenings, lectures and discussions students will learn fine arts approaches to creative control for the moving image. Prereq., FILM 1502, 2000, 2300 or 2500, or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FMST) majors only.

    Introduces groundwater flow concepts, hydrologic cycle, physical and chemical properties, flow net, hydraulic potential, geologic controls on heterogeneity and anisotropy, aquifers and aquitards in a geologic system, saturated and unsaturated flow, flow to a well, pumping tests, and role of groundwater in geologic processes. Prereqs., GEOL 1010 and MATH 1300, or instructor consent.

    Introduces students to the language of German business and economic life. Provides insights into everyday business practices and institutions, including Germany's position in the European and world markets. Emphasizes acquiring basic business vocabulary and writing business letters and resumes in German. Prepares students for the exam Deutsch fuer den Beruf, a diploma recognized worldwide by business and industry. Prereq., GRMN 2020 or instructor consent.

    Improves vocabulary and fluency in spoken Italian, and competence and confidence in correct and more sophisticated written Italian through the study of the history of Italian art. Exercises and themes focus on Italian Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern Art. Prereq., ITAL 2130 or 3015 (min grade C-). Instructor consent is required.

    Includes the study of business vocabulary, business concepts, geographic context, and cultural context. Prereq., SPAN 3000.

    Through selected reading and writing assignments, students consider ethical and social ramifications of science policy and practice. Focuses on critical thinking, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing workshop, the course addresses communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Approved for GT-C03. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits Engineering, MCDB, EBIO, GEOL, ASTR, IPHY, PHYS, ENVS, MATH, ECON, BCHM, CHEM, PSYC, NRSC, or CSCI majors only.
    Highlights the practice of party politics in the United States, including the nature, structure, organization, and functions of political parties and interest groups. Analyzes interest group politics and political behavior. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.

    Pages