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3.00 Credits
Course Description: Now that the literary critics have caught up with the reading public, it is time to talk about how J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series fits into the continuum of children's literature as a genre and world literature as a whole. Depending on whether book 6 in the series as been published by January 2005, we will watch the first three Harry Potter movies together and read books 3, 4, and 5 (or books 4, 5, and 6) as a class. In addition, we will read selected essays and book chapters focused on fantasy and children's literature in general and critical reaction to Harry Potter in particular. Students will write daily quizzes, weekly papers, and make one oral report to the class. NOTE: This is an intensive reading course. Students will be expected to read between 400-600 pages per week. Pre-requisites: ENG 117 or ENG 118 or equivalent Additional Fees: The plan is to see the first three Harry Potter movies together. The first two are on DVD, but depending on whether the third movie is on DVD by January 2005, we may need to go to the movie together. Instructor: Dedaimia Whitney
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This course will study anatomy, physiology, health and disease of the human brain. Starting with a brief history of the study of the brain, we will move on to an in-depth examination of the structure and function of nervous tissues. Dissections of animal brains, work with models, and interactive computer programs will supplement the learning experience. Throughout the course we will engage in discussions, and analysis of videos that are designated to apply brain science to everyday experiences. Students will also write and present research reports on topics such as Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's Disease, Drug Addiction, Anti-psychotic and Anti-depressant drug therapies, or Spinal Cord therapies. This course would be an excellent choice for students majoring in psychology, sociology, the natural sciences or anyone interested in brain anatomy and physiology. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, lab assignments, homework assignments, participation, and research reports.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the theories of popular culture with particular emphasis on feminist theory. Students will become familiar with cultural studies as experts approach popular culture. This course will also encourage students to think about and discuss popular culture from music videos to films to television, etc. from an analytical framework, not just as a consumer member of an audience. Students will be provided with examples of feminist analyses and critiques of popular culture Students will then attempt this feminist analysis and critique of some popular culture artifact. Prerequisite: None. Extra Fees: None. Instructor: Denise M. Baird. A-F grading.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on basic concepts in discrete probability theory, with a strong emphasis on examples and application in no-limit hold'em poker (NLHP). Discrete probability topics covered will include basic set theory, the fundamental counting principle, permutations and combinations, classical discrete probability in experiments with equally likely outcomes, Bernoulli trials and expected value. The course will also focus on playing NLHP; this focus will include learning the rules of NLHP, examining the strategies for NLHP buttressed by the probability topics of the course and playing NLHP. This course WILL NOT include gambling, but WILL include playing no-limit hold'em poker.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine Disney's films and the Disney culture as it reflects and influences American popular culture. Art and business meld with the mouse as one of the most popular western icons is deconstructed in relation to business management, gender/sexuality, race relations, family relationships, religion, and personal values. Through the use of films, articles, and three texts, students will be evaluated on a research project, a group project, a final essay exam, and the quality of participation.
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3.00 Credits
The relationship between the stage andthe screen has always been a complicated one. Film actors often receive their best training on stage; yet film acting requires much greater subtley than stage acting. The propularity of film in its beginnings were spurred on by the century of theatre at the turn of the past century; yet the financial success of films led to the diminished significance of the theatre at the turn of the current century. And film directors and playwrights borrow each other's devices with great frequency. This course will examine approximately 15 films about the theatre, in order to explore the relationship between the two art forms, and to glimpse visions of our theatrical past.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the psychological theories and techniques that can be applied to sports to enhance performance. Topics will include, but are not limited to, goal setting, stress reduction, relaxation, improving concentration, imagery training and cognitive techniques to improve performance and build confidence. Prerequisite: None Fees: None
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3.00 Credits
In this course, the students will explore how to evaluate children's TV programs from the perspective of a parent and as an educator, critique the current TV rating system and relevant government guidelines, look at evaluation tools that could be used by parents and/or teachers, and use them to formulate guidelines of their own. Prerequisite: None Fees: None
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3.00 Credits
Designed for people without business training, the course examin s budgeting, consumer credit, housing, investments, tax planning , estate/retirement planning & other aspects of personal finance
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to raise the student's conciousness about cultural differences. The concepts of focus are perception, culture and ethnicity, prejudice, and racism. Students will participate in discussions stimulated by awareness activities that reinforce these concepts. (A variety of readings and daily journaling will be assigned as well as a final paper.)
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