Applies principles of population ecology, population genetics, biogeography, animal behavior, and paleobiology to the maintenance of biodiversity and natural systems. The resulting theory is then applied to conservation policy and management techniques. Recommended prereq., EBIO 2040 or EBIO 2640 or ENVS 2000 (min. grade C-). Same as ENVS 3040.
Applies principles of population ecology, population genetics, biogeography, animal behavior, and paleobiology to the maintenance of biodiversity and natural systems. The resulting theory is then applied to conservation policy and management techniques. Recommended prereq., EBIO 2040 or 2640. Same as EBIO 3040.
Geological records in lakes, oceans, deserts, and around glaciers indicate the significant changes in the global systems that have taken place over the last few hundred or thousand years. Explores the timing and nature of these changes. Department enforced prereqs., any two-course sequence of natural science core courses. Credit not granted for this course and GEOL 4070. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
Taught in Italian, the course covers various topics of Italian Cinema from WWII to the present. Focus is on periods, genres, themes, and auteur/directors. Emphasis on review of language structures previously learned and acquisition of new vocabulary to enable students to discuss different aspects of Italian culture, in Italian. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of ITAL 2120 (minimum grade C-).
Continuation of SPAN 3030 with more emphasis on interpreting and elementary translation. Some attention is given to the writing of resumes and application letters, as well as to the entire job-search process. Recommended restriction: restricted to Spanish majors with a subplan of International Spanish for Professionals. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3030 (minimum grade C-).
Through selected reading and writing assignments, students examine ethical and social issues in the context of business decision-making processes. Focuses on critical thinking, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes effective communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prereq., WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement). Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Leeds School of Business (BUSN), Economics (ECON), International Affairs (IAFS) or Spanish (SPPR) majors only.
Examines literary forms and themes with special emphasis on issues related to the craft of poetry and fiction. This course is taught in conjunction with visiting lectures by practicing writers. Does not count as Creative Writing workshop credit. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (minimum grade B).
Provides intensive examination of the role of Congress in American government, including congressional elections, representation, the organization of Congress, and congressional policy making. Examines larger context of congressional politics, including political parties, the president, and interest groups. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101.
Explores human development from a psychosocial perspective, focusing on the interplay between psychological patterns and social forms. Issues such as self-image and social consciousness are studied within the larger context of individual and collective forces leading to transformation. Same as INVS 3041. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of SOCY 3001 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Sociology (SOCY) majors only.
Serious investigation of the horror film genre as well as its origins in, and relation to, works of romanticist literature (e.g., Poe, Shelley). Issues include: the relation of fantasy and reality; gender in horror film; psychological issues raised by the films; historical issues generatedby the genre. Recommended prereq., FILM 3051. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of FILM 1502 (minimum grade D-).
A variety of courses in population and/or health will be taught, usually by visiting lecturers. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of SOCY 1001 (minimum grade D-).
Examines physical and spatial relationships via group and site specific work. New methods of creative problem solving unearth and mine one's imagination and inspiration, cultivating the individual's unique process of dance-making. Class interrogates and supports students' developing language for addressing, critiquing and comprehending compositional choices and structures through verbal and written feedback practice. Can be taken out of sequence with DNCE 3033. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of DNCE 2033 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA, excludes DNCE-MIN) majors only.
Prepares students for advanced Film Critical Studies work. Subject matter varies from semester to semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided topics are different. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of FILM 1502 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.
Continues the work begun in THTR 2043. Studies advanced vocal techniques with the goal of integrating these skills into the working process of the performing artist. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of THTR 2043 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.
Overview of race, class, gender, and ethnicity issuesin offending, victimization, and processing by the justice system. Examines women and people of color employed in the justice system. Recommended prereq., ETHN 2001. Same as SOCY/WMST 3044. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Overview of race, class, gender, and ethnicity issuesin offending, victimization, and processing by the justice system. Examines women and people of color employed in the justice system. Recommended prereqs., SOCY 1001 or SOCY 1004 or SOCY 1021 or SOCY 2044. Same as ETHN/WMST 3044. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Recommended prereq., SOCY 1001 or SOCY 1004 or SOCY 1021 or SOCY 2044. Same as ETHN/SOCY 3044. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Covers stage management from the inception of a production concept through the process of mounting aproduction, focusing on the interrelationships of the various artists involved, management and scheduling of time, and the psychology of handling a wide range of personalities. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of THTR 1105 (minimum grade C-).
Faculty present courses based on their area of expertise and specialization in the field of sex and gender. Students should check current sociology department notices of course offerings for specific topics. Students may receive credit for this course up to three times for different topics. Same as WMST 3046. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Topics covered include: approximations in computing, computer arithmetic, interpolation, matrix computations, nonlinear equations, optimization, and initial-value problems with emphasis on the computational cost, efficiency, and accuracy of algorithms. The problem sets are application-oriented with examples taken from orbital mechanics, physics, genetics, and fluid dynamics. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of APPM 2360 or MATH 3430 (minimum grade C-).
Explores the processes that influence middle latitude weather including atmospheric thermodynamics, cloud and precipitation processes, atmospheric dynamics, air masses and fronts, and mid-latitude cyclones. Recitations and homework assignments will allow students to apply these concepts to real weather data through analysis of weather maps, thermodynamics diagrams, and conceptual models. Department enforced prereq., ATOC 1050. Approved for Arts and Sciences core curriculum: natural science.
French third-year level composition course. Students practice and write different forms of formal French writing. They also hone their grammar skills and analytical reading of short literature pieces. Must be taken before FREN 3060. Required for French majors. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of FREN 2120 (minimum grade C-).
Provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques focused on geological applications. Covers GIS analyzing, mapping and GPS use. Basic computer skills are a plus before entering the class.
