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 prereqs., 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 2111 or PSYC 3111. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Introduces global health by putting its contemporary definition, determinants, development and direction as a field into a broad global context. The course is divided into four core topics: 1) the burden and distribution of disease and mortality; 2) the determinants of global health disparities; 3) the development of global health policies; and 4) the outcomes of global health interventions.
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).
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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of FILM 2000 or FILM 2300 and FILM 2500 and FILM 3525 (all minimum grade D-). 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. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of FREN 3060 (minimum grade C-).
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. Department enforced requisite: IPHY 2800 or equivalent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Requisites: 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. Requisites: 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. Department enforced prereqs., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Introduces selected Spanish literature masterpieces. Taught in English. Will not count toward major requirements. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Examines selected topics in women, gender, and sexuality in the US context. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours for different topics. Recommended prereq., WMST 2000 or WMST 2600. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Critically examines the experiences of girls and women in American sport from a psycho-socio-cultural perspective with a particular emphasis on the constructs of gender, race, class and sexuality and how these constructs both independently and collectively mediate the female sport experience. This course will explore theories and interpretive frameworks from sport studies, feminist studies, race studies, psychology and cultural studies. Recommended prereq., ETHN 3024.
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. Recommended prereq., ARTS 3002 or 3202. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 2002 or 2202 (minimum grade D-).
Provides a socio-cultural and historical overview of the contributions of African Americans (men and women) to sport in America. Focus is on the macro (patterns of behavior related to large-scale social structures and processes) and micro (behaviors we observe in society, often readily observable in the context of sport and exercise) level of sport analysis. Recommended prereq., ETHN 3024.
Surveys the major theoretical concepts and literary genres of the Dada and Surrealist movements. Topics include Dada performance and cabaret, the manifesto, montage, the ready made, the Surrealist novel, colonialism and the avant-garde, and literary and philosophical precursors to the avant-garde. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 3702. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Surveys the major theoretical concepts and literary genres of the Dada and Surrealist movements. Topics include Dada performance and cabaret, the manifesto, montage, the readymade, the Surrealist novel, colonialism and the avant-garde, and literary and philosophical precursors to the avant-garde. Same as GRMN 3702. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Covers the origin of planetary systems and their dynamical evolution. Topics include the physics and chemistry of planetary formation, orbital mechanics, and extrasolar planets. ASTR 3710, 3720, and 3750 may be taken in any order. Elective for APS major and minor. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of PHYS 1120 and MATH 2300 or APPM 1360 (all minimum grade C-).
Content varies by semester and reflects contemporary issues in the field of LGBT Studies. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Content varies by semester and reflects relevant issues in global feminist scholarship. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., WMST 2000 or WMST 2600. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Recommended restriction: History GPA of 2.0 or higher. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course HIST 3020 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) History (HIST) majors (excludes minors).
Explores the interface of sculpture and architecture. This class will look at individuals and collectives that have become renowned for their work with experimental structures and students will have the opportunity to build hands-on experiments. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prereqs., ARTS 2504 and 2524. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade D-).
Recommended restriction: History GPA of 2.0 or higher. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course HIST 3020 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) History (HIST) majors (excludes minors).
Surveys the development of technological media both as sources of information and as art. Photography and related media, film, video, holography, and electronic imaging systems are surveyed as art and as technologies, emphasizing major artists, movements, exhibitions, and other productions in the 19th and 20th centuries. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTH 1300 and 1400 (all minimum grade D-).
