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 or APPM 4520 or APPM 4570 or CHEN 3010 or CVEN 3227 or MATH 4520 (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.
Continuation of IAFS 4800. Students complete original research begun in the fall and write and defend their honors thesis. They meet regularly with the instructor. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of IAFS 4800 (minimum grade C-).
Covers 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. Same as MATH 5810.
Studies the biology and physics of the biomembrane. Topics include structure and mechanism of membrane proteins; membrane biogenesis; membrane protein folding and stability; membrane homeostasis; mechanisms of membrane fusion and fission; lipid trafficking. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 4711 (minimum grade C-) or instructor consent required. Same as MCDB 5810.
Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum; offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. See also PHYS 4820 and PHYS 4830. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
Students write an honors thesis based on independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Required for students who elect departmental honors.
Surveys background of Russian literature from 1800 to 1900. Russian writers and literary problems in the 19th century emphasizing major authors: Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Same as RUSS 4811. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Provides an introduction to recent research into student learning on the conceptual foundations of modern biology, together with pedological methods associated with effective instruction and its valuation. Students will be involved in active research into conceptual and practical issues involved in biology education, methods to discover student preconceptions, and the design, testing and evaluation of various instructional interventions. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 1150 or EBIO 1210 and MCDB 2150 and MCDB 3145. Same as MCDB 5811 and EDUC 4811.
Surveys background of Russian literature from 1800 to1900. Russian writers and literary problems in the 19th century emphasizing major authors: Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 4811. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Presents theoretical approaches to the links between environment and development in Latin America and focuses on analytical discussion of contemporary (and controversial) issues in sustainable development in South America. Examines social, ecological, economic, and political forces influencing the use of natural resources. Recommended prereq., GEOG 1982 or GEOG 1992 or GEOG 2002 or GEOG 3812 or GEOG 3422 or ANTH 3110 or PSCI 3032.
Provides undergraduate economics majors with an introduction to econometric theory and practice. Develops the multiple regression model and problems encountered in its application in lecture and individual applied projects. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3818 or APPM 4520 or APPM 4570 or CHEN 3010 or CVEN 3227 or MATH 4520 (all minimum grade C-).
Prepares prospective honors students to write honors theses. Focuses on sharpening the skills needed to write a successful thesis, including research techniques and the ability to evaluate and respond to secondary materials. Required for Honors in English Literature. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Examines the history of modern ideas of human rights.Focuses on themes such as the universalism/cultural relativism debate, colonialism, nationalism, refugees and stateless peoples, the United Nations and humanitarianism, ethnic genocide in Rwanda, and human rights abuses by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Requisites: Requires a prerequiste of 6 hours of credit in any History course. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Examines the evolution of a few mathematical concepts (e.g., number, geometric continuum, or proof), with an emphasis on the controversies surrounding these concepts. Begins with Ancient Greek mathematics and traces the development of mathematical concepts through the middle ages into the present. Recommended restriction: completion of upper division Written Communication requirement. Same as MATH 5820. Requisites: Prereq. courses of MATH 2001 and one of the following: MATH 3001, 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140, 3170, 3210, 3510, 3850, 4000, 4001, 4120, 4140, 4200, 4210, 4230, 4320, 4330, 4430, 4440, 4450, 4710, 4510, 4520, 4540, 4650, 4660 or 4820 (all min grade C-).
Variable topics in religion, drawing from a variety of disciplines and methodologies as they shed light on specific traditions and issues. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours as topics change. Recommended prereq., 6 credit hours of religious studies at any level or instructor consent. Same as RLST 5820.
Interdisciplinary course emphasizing the influence of literature and art in 20th century Russian literature. Follows the changing cultural landscape from the time when Russia was in the vanguard of modern European literature to the period of Stalinism. Taught in English. Same as RUSS 4821. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Interdisciplinary course emphasizing the influence of literature and art in 20th century Russian literature. Follows the changing cultural landscape from the time when Russia was in the vanguard of modern European literature to the period of Stalinism. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 4821. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Examines key environmental problems in relation to China's rapid modernization and development. Recommended prereq., GEOG 1982 or GEOG 1992 or GEOG 2002 or HIST 1608.
Explores the experience of Jews in the United States from the 1880's when the great migration of Jews from Eastern Europe began, through the twentieth century. Students will explore the changing ways in which Jews adapted to life in the U.S., constructed American Jewish identities, and helped to participate in the construction of the United States as a nation. JWST 4827 and HIST 4827 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Explores the experience of Jews in the United States from the 1880's when the great migration of Jews from Eastern Europe began, through the twentieth century. Students will explore the changing ways in which Jews adapted to life in the U.S., constructed American Jewish identities, and helped to participate in the construction of the United States as a nation. JWST 4827 and HIST 4827 are the same course.
Participates in a discussion seminar on topics in Asian Studies, conducts research and writes a thesis or creates a project on an approved Asian topic, following guidelines established by the program director. Required for an Asian Studies major. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Asian Studies (ASIA) majors only.
