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1.00 Credits
A case study approach to environmental issues, considering both the technological and economic perspectives on causes and solutions. Issues considered may include acid rain, ozone depletion, global warming and toxic wastes. Prerequisite: A course in Chemistry and a course in Economics Offering: Spring Instructor: Goodney
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The course analyzes the role sociology has played over the past four decades in elucidating the scientific enterprise. We shall explore the impact of institutions on research, the role of social interests in science and the importance of skills and practices in the scientific enterprise. Mode of Inquiry: Understanding Society Offering: Annually Instructor: Jackson
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1.00 Credits
A postsession course in Greece which includes field trips to museums and key archaeological sites to complement lectures and readings in the archaeology, culture, history, and rhetoric of ancient Greece. Examination of the geographical and cultural milieu of the classical Greek tradition as revealed in the art, architecture, and artifacts will enhance understanding of the rhetorical tradition exemplified in texts by Demosthenes, Aristotle, and Plato. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Offering: Post-session Instructor: Clark, Collins
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An in-depth study of computer animation production that extends and expands on skills learned in IDS 252. Emphasis will be on story and character development. Additional topics include global illumination, skeletons, skinning, and kinematics. Students work as a group to produce an animated short with original music. A key component of this course is interactive work with students in music. Prerequisite: IDS 252 Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Orr
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1.00 Credits
Major works of European and American musical drama studied in their literary, theatrical and musical contexts. This course aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of opera through the study of libretti (playscripts), audio and video recordings and several live performances of great operas. No previous musical training assumed. Offering: Spring Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
The program runs as an intersession and as a post-session and it focuses on a course entitled Introduction to Contemporary Cuba at the prestigious University of Havana. The course presents the political, social and economic history of Cuba with a particular emphasis on the period since 1898. There are two sections of the course, one for students fluent in Spanish and another for those lacking language fluency. The program also involves field trips in Havana and its environs. Offering: Annually Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
A post-session cultural studies course centered in Oaxaca, Mexico focusing on topics related to the arts, sociology, history, populations and ethnic groups, language, biodiversity, traditional medicine and indigenous community organizations. Emphasis will be on a cultural immersion approach (students will live with host families and have intensive language instruction), and the study of the interrelationship of history, languages, culture and environment. A series of excursions augment the classroom and experiential learning. Prerequisite: Application to and selection by the Off-Campus Programs Committee and a spring semester course related to Oaxaca, which will be designated each year by the Office of International Education Offering: Post-session Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
A study of scientific communication through the reading of classic texts in the sciences. Authors such as Galileo, Newton, Darwin and Einstein will be analyzed to investigate scientific content and literary form. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing; one previous course in Literature and Natural Science preferred Offering: Alternate years in spring Instructor: Goodney, Long
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
The Presidential Scholars Program permits selected seniors the opportunity to complete a substantial project of study, research, or creative work that will contribute to their academic growth. The Undergraduate Grants and Awards Committee selects scholars annually from the junior class on the basis of the strength of their proposed project, record of academic achievement, intellectual caliber, and independence of character. Presidential Scholars' projects will consist of a maximum of four credits in total, no more than three credits in a single semester. Offering: Annually Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary examination of international issues with emphasis on global interdependence. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of POLI 214, ERTH 230 and ECON 353 Offering: Annually Instructor: Staff
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