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4.00 Credits
An introduction to China's classic texts of philosophy, religion, history, and literature, from the Yin-Zhou period (ca. 18th c. B.C. to ca. 5th c. B.C.) through the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.). Traditional Chinese cosmology, morals, ethics, and institutions examined; also the various means (philosophical, historical, literary, and musical) of expressing these aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Prerequisite: none. COOK.
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4.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course explores European culture and the social and political forces that shaped it between 1100 and 1650, paying special attention to feudalism and the Crusades, the intellectual efflorescence of the 12th and 13th centuries, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the advent of the Scientific Revolution. In our exploration of medieval and Renaissance culture we will draw on art, science, literature, political theory, philosophy and theology, music, the writings of mystics, and advice manuals for heads of households and would-be courtiers. Prerequisite: none. STAFF.
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4.00 Credits
Grinnell College was a struggling frontier college until President George Gates brought the Social Gospel to the school in 1887. This course traces the College's history from its founding through the early 20th century with a careful consideration of how the College's ethos of social justice and public service was formed through the influence of the Social Gospel. Prerequisite: none. STAFF.
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1.00 Credits
How do social, biological, and cultural constraints affect decisions about reproduction? How do social institutions set and enforce the boundaries of what is possible and permissible? How do practices of reproduction generate meaning for human existence? This seminar examines conflicts between the freedom of the individual to make decisions about reproduction and the internal and external authorities of biology, evolution, the family, the state, health care systems, criminal justice systems, and religious hierarchies. Prerequisite: third-year or senior standing and completion of a four-credit course at the 200 level or above creditable to a major in the division of registration; or permission of instructors. STAFF.
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1.00 Credits
Individual or small group instruction emphasizing problem-solving skills. This class must be taken in conjunction with first-year sequences in physics, chemistry, or biology. Consultation with the related course instructor and permission of the director of the science lab are required. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the director. Note: Instruction is available without credit to students who cannot take the course or who need only occasional assistance. S/D/F only. MAHLAB.
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1.00 Credits
This discussion seminar is open to all students who have taken at least one year of science, and is encouraged for those students who are biology and chemistry student mentors, science laboratory teaching assistants, or students interested in pursuing a career in science teaching. This class will review some of the current literature in science education and focuses on examining the stages of the teaching and learning process and tools for improving teaching and learning. Prerequisite: one year (two semesters) of biology, or chemistry, or mathematics/computer science, or physics, or psychology; and permission of the instructor. MAHLAB.
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2.00 Credits
Guided Reading focuses on the reading of a body of literature under the direction of a faculty director and may culminate in a paper, examination(s), or other gradable product. A student is expected to meet once a week with the faculty director for discussion and analysis of the readings. Prerequisite: second-year standing; proposals must be approved by the faculty director, the academic adviser, and the dean of the College.
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4.00 Credits
Directed Research at the 200-level is intended for select students who have the appropriate academic preparation to benefit from an early research experience. The research project may be pursued in Grinnell or on a field excursion, always under the direct and continuous supervision of a Grinnell faculty member. Directed research will involve a search of the necessary literature and result in a written report. Offered during the academic year and summer. Prerequisite: completion of the first year and coursework related to the topic of the research project; proposals must be approved by the faculty director, the academic adviser, and the dean of the College.
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4.00 Credits
Independent Study is intended for select students who are competent to participate in a program of study under faculty supervision. Independent Study culminates in at least one product (a paper, laboratory report, work of art, etc.). A student is expected to meet at least once a week with the faculty director. Prerequisite: second-year standing; proposals must be approved by the faculty director, the academic adviser, and the dean of the College.
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3.00 Credits
Directed Research at the 300 level is intended for select students who are competent to participate in an advanced research program. The research project may be pursued in Grinnell or on a field excursion, always under the direct and continuous supervision of a Grinnell faculty member. Directed research will involve a search of the necessary literature and result in a written report. Offered during the academic year and summer. Prerequisite: completion of second year and coursework related to the topic of the research project; proposals must be approved by the faculty director, the academic adviser, and the dean of the College.
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