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3.00 Credits
This course considers museums-their history, social context, and their challenges-in the 21st century. The format is seminar-style, based on case studies, field trips, readings, and a class project. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course examines the roles that a broad range of museum types play in society: the diversity of collections, exhibitions, and interpretation techniques; management and marketing challenges; visitor behavior and learning; virtual museums; and museum ethics, Majors, Minors, Other Programs of Study, Course Descriptions law, and controversies.This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
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3.00 Credits
The internship provides direct hands-on and academic experience in a museum environment selected by the student, approved by the program coordinator, mentored by a member of the Museum Studies steering committee, and formalized in a learning contract. The internship may be undertaken in a nearby institution, but further afield and abroad as well.
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4.00 Credits
This team-taught interdisciplinary course will introduce students to the study of neuroscience. Students will learn how the anatomy and function of the brain and nervous system underlie thought and behavior. Students will also be exposed to the methods used to study the brain and will gain proficiency in analyzing the scientific literature and communicating scientific ideas. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite(s): CHEM 101 (formally CHEM 112) or CHEM 105 and PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar, for participants in the neurosciences minor, examines current topics in the neurosciences. Seminars include paper critiques, research proposals, outside speakers, and visits to neuroscience laboratories. Some out-of-class activities required. NEUR 303 is for participants in the neurosciences minor who have already earned credit for NEUR 301. NEUR 303 may be repeated for credit. Credit/ No Credit grading. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: NEUR 201.
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3.00 Credits
The design, execution, and presentation of the results from an original laboratory research project in the neurosciences. Small group projects encouraged. Participation in the Neurosciences seminar required. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 201 and NEUR 301 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines some theme relating to leadership, some thinker who has written about leaders, or some thinker who has served as a leader. Leadership has many varieties, and the topic of this seminar will be determined by the instructor. Open only to those in the first semester of the Nitze Scholars Program.
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2.00 Credits
This variable topic course focuses on some aspect of leadership both to supplement the Leadership Seminar I and to build on some of the issues raised by the year's Nitze Senior Fellow. Open only to those in the second semester of the Nitze Scholars Program.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines some aspect of leadership in an international context. Depending on the instructor, this course could focus on a historical period involving another culture or on a contemporary issue with international dimensions. This seminar is offered once each year, and concludes with a one- to two-week study tour to an appropriate international destination. Open only to those in the second year of the Nitze Scholars Program.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to physical conditioning through study of and participation in a variety of physical exercises. Muscle tone, firmness, flexibility, and general strength are covered through isometric, isotonic, aerobic, and relaxation exercises, aquatic conditioning, weight control, and Hatha yoga. May be taken twice for credit. Credit/No credit grading.
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0.50 Credits
Development of good walking style for physical fitness with the refining and perfecting of the walk step through stride, pace, and rhythm. Includes strolling, aerobic walking, and speed walking. May be taken twice for credit. This course meets for only half the semester. Credit/ No credit grading.
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