Studies the principal issues confronting humanity that affect stability and survivability and their economic, social, and political implications. Recommended prereqs., PSCI 2012 or PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to Political Science (PSCI), International Affairs (IAFS) or Environmental Studies (ENVS) majors only.
Explores empirical, theoretical, and policy issues ineconomic development. Examines topics with reference to the developing countries: income distribution and poverty, demographic change, labor force employment and migration, human capital, physical capital, natural resources and the environment, industrial structure, international trade, and finance. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECON 3070 or ECON 3080 (minimum grade C-).
Embryology is studied by considering experiments relevant to specific topics of early animal development. Emphasizes reading, interpretation, and discussion of research articles.Recommended prereqs., MCDB 3135 and MCDB 3145 (minimum grade C-).
Lec. Explores examples of antibodies, peptides, proteins, RNA, DNA, carbohydrates and lipids. The course uses the primary literature and requires student participation. Recommended prereq., undergraduate molecular biology. Same as CHEM 5791. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of CHEM 3331 or 3371, and CHEM 4731 or 5731 (minimum grade C-).
Studies several Latin American countries in some depth including history and contemporary politics. Teaches students to listen to and evaluate different sides of political controversies, and critically evaluate arguments. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Introduces theories explaining why differences in standards of living among countries are so large. Examines a variety of data on historical experiences of economic growth. Surveys recent research on why some countries are so rich and some are so poor, and why some countries grow so quickly and others grow so slowly. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECON 3070 or ECON 3080 (minimum grade C-).
Class covers research and field methods for biological disciplines associated with natural history museums:vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Emphasis is on field research techniques: observations, sampling, collection and preservation methods, and comparisons among elevation zones. Includes 5 field labs, 2 weekend trips, 5 lab practica, experience with several taxonomic experts, and individual research projects. Same as EBIO 5795, MUSM 4795 and ENVS 4795.
Class covers research and field methods for biological disciplines associated with natural history museums: vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Emphasis is on field research techniques: observations, sampling, collection and preservation methods, and comparisons among elevation zones. Includes 5 field labs, 2 weekend trips, 5 lab practica, experience with several taxonomic experts, and individual research projects. Same as MUSM 4795 and EBIO 4795.
Class covers research and field methods for biological disciplines associated with natural history museums: vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. Emphasis is on field research techniques: observations, sampling, collection and preservation methods, and comparisons among elevation zones. Includes 5 field labs, 2 weekend trips, 5 lab practica, experience with several taxonomic experts, and individual research projects. Same as MUSM 5795, ENVS 4795, and EBIO 4795.
Explores two major branches of Industrial Organization--antitrust and regulation. Focus is on developing qualitative and quantitative skills for the legal-economic analysis of issues and problems across a variety of industries. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts, including mergers, collusive agreements, monopolization, and networks. Individual and group projects help develop advocacy and public speaking skills. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECON 3070 (minimum grade C-).
Principles of language structure and how language and culture interrelate; how language and language use are affected by culture; and how culture may be affected by use of, or contact with, particular languages. Recommended prereqs., ANTH 2100 or LING 1000 or LING 2400. Recommended restriction: students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) only. Same as LING 4800.
Exposes students to current controversies in science that illustrate the scientific method and the interplay of observation, theory, and science policy. Students research and debate both sides of the issues, which include strategies and spin-offs of space exploration, funding of science, big vs. small science, and scientific heresy and fraud. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ASTR 1010 or ASTR 1000 or ASTR 1030 and ASTR 1200 or ASTR 1020 or ASTR 1040 and PHYS 1010 or PHYS 1110 or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1120 or PHYS 2020 (all minimum grade C-).
Examines controversial issues related to the environment, including climate change. Covers scientific theories and the intersection between science and governmental policy. Includes discussion, debate, and critical reading of textual materials. Department enforced prereqs., ATOC 1060 or 3600. Credit not granted for this course and ATOC 5000.
Lect. and discussion. Explores controversial issues, historical themes, or emerging developments in biology. Consult the EBIO Undergraduate Advising Center for current listings. Different course sections on different topics may be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., minimum of 14 hoursof EBIO course work. Same as EBIO 5800. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Examines a specific environmental topic in depth, synthesizing information from complex and controversial issues. Different course sections present different topics. Fulfills capstone requirement for Environmental Studies major. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENVS 1000 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Environmental Studies (ENVS) or Geography (GEOG) majors only.
Focuses upon recent innovations in the French novel, and upon the postmodernist literary aesthetic. Students will examine a variety of avant-garde novels, and analyze the kinds of literary experimentation that those novels propose. They will be asked to consider a series of questions concerning the changing nature of literary representation and the status of the novel as a cultural form. Taught in English. Cannot be used for major or minor credit. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Directed research course tailored to the particular research interests of the students enrolled. Devoted to research methodology and the development of students' research. Department enforced requisite, 3.30 GPA and 3.40 IAFS GPA.
Principles of language structure and how language and culture interrelate; how language and language use are affected by culture; and how culture may be affected by use of, or contact with, particular languages. Recommended prereqs., LING 1000 or LING 2400 or ANTH 2100. Same as ANTH 4800.
A variety of new courses at the 4000 level. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., 12 hours philosophy course work. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Focuses on a current issue or area of research in the study of religion. Students analyze the way theories develop and learn to develop their own critical analysis. Topics vary, e.g., comparative kingship, colonialism, ritual theories, feminist analysis. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Religious Studies (RLST) majors only.
Provides students with the opportunity to actively reflect on their education and to complete a research project that incorporates an interdisciplinary and feminist approach to the study of gender, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. Offered each spring. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of WMST 2000 and WMST 2060 and WMST 3100 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Womens Studies (WMST) majors or minors only.
Covers specialized topics in European history, usually focusing on a specific country or theme. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., HIST 1010 or HIST 1020. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Designed to train students to teach mathematics in an inclusive, multicultural environment. Students teach a math course within the McNeill Academic Program (Student Academic Services Center) meeting weekly with faculty and colleagues to learn to re-design curriculum, fine-tune pedagogical practices, create assessments, mentor undergraduate instructor assistants and create an inclusive classroom environment. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Department enforced restriction: experience with college-level instruction. Requisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Seniors) or graduate students only.
Introduces the use of mathematics in economics. Topics include vectors and matrices, differential calculus, and optimization theory, with economic applications. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-).
Covers specialized topics in the history of World Areas outside of Europe and/or North America, usually focusing on one country or region. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
