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  • ARTHST 55: Museums and Society

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    This course explores the intersection of the museum and its public with a focus on the rise of the museum in the late eighteenth century and its development up to the present day. Why were museums created, and what purposes do these institutions serve? What values do they project? Such questions are addressed through selected case studies and readings of key theoretical texts in the field. Analysis of current museum and gallery exhibitions, discussion of such issues as the role of government, the interdependence of museums and the art market, and debates over repatriation, restitution and looting or theft will also be addressed. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
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  • ARTHST 58: Museums and Society

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Using case studies from traditional to contemporary art, this course explores the intersection of art with its public from traditional church, state and aristocratic patronage to the art market to public art. As a primary focus we will probe the social location of museums and also their function, exhibitions, educational role, and ideologies. Controversial matters such as the role of government, globalization and art and archaeolgocial theft will be engaged in terms of changing cultural values. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. Same as: ANTH 58.
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  • ASST 23: Selected Topics in Asian Studies

    2.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    This course permits offering of various topics in Asian Studies which are not available on a regular basis. The course will often reflect some special interest of the person teaching it. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering varies.
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  • ASTR 1: Introductory Astronomy I-The Solar System

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An introduction to the astronomy of the solar system. The first part of the course will focus on some foundational material. This introductory material includes the celestial sphere, apparent motion of objects in the sky, angular and distance measurements, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectroscopy, and telescopes. We will then go on to discuss the overall scale and structure of the solar system as well as the properties of the planets and major non-planetary components of the solar system, including asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and interplanetary dust. This course includes quantitative reasoning and problem solving, which requires a willingness to use simple algebra. In addition, there will be an observational component using Drew's telescopes. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
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  • ASTR 2: Introductory Astronomy II-Stars,Galaxies,and the Cosmos

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An observational and theoretical investigation of the components of the universe, including the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies; how black holes and quasars fit into current cosmological models; determination of the size and fate of the universe, and the probability of life as we know it outside of our Earth. Observatory sessions are offered as part of the course. ASTR 1 is not a prerequisite for ASTR 2. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. PHYS 1 / Introductory Physics I (4) PHYS 1 offers topics in mechanics: motion, Newton's laws, energy, conservation laws, collisions, gravitation, fluid behavior, oscillations, and waves. Thermodynamics. This is a non-calculus based course. Note that PHYS 1 does not satisfy the prerequisites for upper-level physics courses; students who are or might be interested in further physics courses should take PHYS 11 and 12 instead. Meets: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, three hours laboratory. Corequisite: PHYS 3L. Offered fall semester.
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  • BCHM 120: Research in Biochemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An opportunity for upper-level students to participate in an independent research project with an interdisciplinary focus. A weekly research seminar meeting is required, where students present work in progress. A minimum of six hours laboratory per week, library work, and a final research paper are required, under the supervision of a biology, chemistry, or RISE faculty mentor. May be repeated once for credit. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: CHEM 117 or BIOL 156. Students wishing to do research with a member of the Chemistry Faculty must take CHEM 106 as a Prerequisite. Offered every semester.
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  • BCHM 121: Senior Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Open only to senior biochemistry majors. Required for graduation and involves a formal presentation of the student research project completed in BCHM 120/Research in Biochemistry and a pass in the comprehensive oral examination administered by the biochemistry directors and advisory committee members. Offered spring semester.
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  • BHEBW 1: Biblical Hebrew

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A study of basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Note: this course does not fulfill the College language requirement. Offered fall semester.
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  • BHEBW 20: Hebrew Exegesis

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An exegesis of selected passages from the Hebrew Bible. Note: This course does not fulfill the College language requirement. Prerequisite: BHEBW 1 or equivalent. Offered spring semester. REL 3 / Introduction to Religion (4) An examination of a variety of religious experiences and behaviors in the comparative context of world religions. Explores major historical and methodological approaches basic to the study of religion. Offered fall semester.
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  • BHVR 121: Research Methods in Behavioral Science

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    The theory and practice of research methodology and statistical analysis in the behavioral sciences. Includes naturalistic and laboratory methodologies; experimental and nonexperimental designs; and obtrusive and nonobtrusive measures. Credit may be received for only one of the following: BHVR 121, PSYC 14, SOC 121. Individual research required. Prerequisite: MATH 3 and at least two of the following: ANTH 4, PSYC 3, SOC 1. Offered annually.
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