Courses

    Analyzes the cultural and critical practices as well as the thought that defines the postmodern period at the end of twentieth century. Prereq., HUMN 2000 or junior/senior standing. HUMN 3660 and FILM 3660 are the same course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

    Focuses on information processing approaches and dynamical systems theory as explanations for human motor learning and the coordination of movement. Various topics are discussed from both perspectives including practice organization, attainment of elite performance, and the production of novel movements. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural sciences.

    Examines fundamental questions of home, nation, identity, ethnicity, and foreignness in the context of the enormous South Asian diaspora. By means of literature, ethnography, and film, the various connotations of diaspora will be explored along with the cultural productions of members of the South Asian diaspora (both Indian and Pakistani).

    Presents several theories of location of economic activity: general theory of land use, agricultural location theory, plant location theory, central place theory, location of systems of cities, and geographical organization of industries. Studies aggregate geographical structure of regions as the geography of three major markets: labor, product, and capital, including the banking system. Explores the economic growth of regions and policies designed to influence regional growth and welfare.

    Critical examination of immigrant women's participation in the global economy. Focuses on the relationship between larger social forces and the role of women in migration and the labor force. Emphasis on Latinas and Asian immigrant women. Restricted to juniors/seniors or instructor consent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

    People of color the world over are struggling for sovereignty, independence, civil and human rights, food security, decent wages and working conditions, healthy housing, and freedom from environmental racism and other forms of imperialism. Course analyzes and brings alive these struggles. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or equivalent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

    Examines the role of gender in global economy. Explores the impacts of colonialism and modern global economy on gender relations, with particular emphasis on third world societies. Also focuses on related issues of population politics, environmental crisis, women's sexual exploitation, and women's social movements worldwide. Prereqs., GEOG 1982, 1992, 2002, 2412, WMST 2000 or 2050. Same as WMST 3672. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

    Same as GEOG 3672. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

    Provides an in-depth study of the work of one or two major American authors. Explores the range, influences, and development of a writer over his or her life. May be repeatable for a total of 9 units for different topics. Recommended prereq., ENGL 2000 or ENGL 2102. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
    Explores the Jewish-American experience from the 19th century to the present through writers such as Sholom Aleichem, Peretz, Babel, Singer, Malamud, Miller, Ginsberg, and Ozick. The Jewish experience ranges from the travails of immigration to the loss of identity through assimilation. Same as JWST 3677. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
    Explores the Jewish-American experience from the 19th century to the present through writers such as Sholom Aleichem, Peretz, Babel, Singer, Malamud, Miller, Ginsberg, and Ozick. The Jewish experience ranges from the travails of immigration to the loss of identity through assimilation. Same as ENGL 3677. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).

    Lect., rec., and co-sem. Emphasizes the fundamental evolutionary concepts that provide explanation for the diversification of life on Earth. Specific topics include the evidence for evolution, adaptation by natural selection speciation, systematics, molecular and genome evolution, and macroevolutionary patterns and process. Recitations allow students to explore specific topics in more depth and smaller groups. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 2070 or 2670. Credit not granted for this course and EBIO 3080 or EPOB 2080 or 2680.

    Compares and contrasts global characteristics and processes of development, emphasizing the developing countries of the world. Integrates theories of development, specific development topics, and case studies to explore the problems of development. Recommended prereq., GEOG 1982 or GEOG 1992 or GEOG 2002 or GEOG 2412.

    In-depth consideration of human developmental processes across the life span. Includes coverage of the major topics in human development, such as physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development. Recommended prereqs., PSYC 1001 and either PSYC 3101 or 3111.

    Multidisciplinary course guiding critical thinking asstudents design a formal investigation. Includes presenting and writing a prospectus. Students revise the prospectus, creating a proposal for funding the research as well as HRC proposals. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., admission to McNair Program (junior standing, minimum GPA of 2.50, and a strong interest in graduate school).

    This is primarily a skills course, designed to help students improve their personal conflict management styles and skills. We also examine theory about what causes conflicts, what makes conflicts constructive or destructive, and learn the theory and practice of transforming destructive conflicts into constructive ones. Same as PACS 3700. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Studies and applies Pro Tools as a post-production audio toolbox. Applied techniques include sound recording, sound editing, field recording, foley, vocal recording and editing, plug-in generated sound creation, MIDI, basic scoring principles, audio sweetening, and audio mixing. Students will be required to complete regular editing assignments in addition to a final soundscape project. Prereq., FILM 2000 or 2300, 2500, and 3400 or 3600. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

    Through readings, films, discussion, and activities, students learn the defining values of their own country, those of France, and key differences between the two cultures. Taught in French. Prereq., FREN 3060 or equivalent.

    Takes a process-based approach to writing. Assignments and classroom experiences emphasize critical thinking, using scientific evidence and reasoning to construct original arguments, and applying conventions and problem-solving skills to craft successful documents. Prereq., IPHY 2800 or equivalent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree or Neuroscience (NRSC) majors only.

    Investigate the inner workings of our cells by studying how poisons disrupt these processes. We will learn how selected poisons affect critical processes inside the cell to cause death or destruction. The scientific aspects of the poison will be discussed in the context of its historical significance or impact on society and popular culture. Prereqs., MCDB 1150 or EBIO 1210 and MCDB 2150.

    This is primarily a skills course, designed to help students improve their personal conflict management styles and skills. We also examine theory about what causes conflicts, what makes conflicts constructive or destructive, and learn the theory and practice of transforming destructive conflicts into constructive ones. Same as COMM 3700. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Introduces major theories of aesthetics and contemporary discussions of problems, e.g., the nature of art and the problem of evaluations in art. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
    Examines selected topics in women, gender, and sexuality in the US context. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.

    Explores contemporary Slavic and American folk practices and investigates the possible origins and consequences of such practices. Focuses upon the value systems these practices represent, and ways that core values help to define identities and cultures. Topics include folk religion, magic, healing, life cycle and calendar rituals and folk music. Taught in English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

    Offers varied focus and special topics in painting, drawing, and related media to explore specialized directions and creative possibilities. Emphasizes experimentation. Content varies by semester; contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 2002 or 2202. Recommended prereq., ARTS 3002 or 3202.

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