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3.00 Credits
Specific environmental problems, especially in the Philadelphia area. Students acting as research
teams seek better understanding of such problems and practical solutions to them.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the techniques and disciplines used in conjunction with archaeology to understand the environmental context and paleo-ecology of prehistoric cultures, as well as the nature of the archaeological record itself. Included in this survey are geology, soil and sediment analysis, geomorphology, palynology, ethnobotany and general floral analysis, phytolith analysis, zooarchaeology, and the analysis of blood and other residues found on artifacts. The range of contributions possible from interdisciplinary research will be explored in addition to how to design such research, how to communicate with specialists in other fields, and how to use existing sources of data to solve archaeological problems. Mode: Seminar and experiential learning.
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3.00 Credits
Students engage in research projects, either as individuals or part of a team. Seminar meetings are devoted to analysis of a small set of readings, common discussion of research issues, and preparation for life beyond the baccalaureate. Note: Open only to Environmental Studies students.
Prerequisite:
Senior status required
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3.00 Credits
This course in the history of public health examines the shifting boundaries between public and private medicine, professional authority and personal responsibility, and prevention and therapy from the colonial period into the 20th century. Specific topics include epidemics, environmental concerns, occupational hazards, immigration, and ethnicity.
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3.00 Credits
An evaluation of adaptation, selection, and ecological concepts as the bases for modelsintegrating human biology and culture, and for explaining change. Mode: Seminar.
Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A survey of physiological and biochemical variability in human populations examined as a
function of environmental adaptation. Emphasis on the responses of different populations to
discernible environmental stresses.
Prerequisite:
ANTHRO 2705 (0125) or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
Why should you start thinking about saving for retirement when you are just starting college? Is it possible to accumulate around $5 million at the time you retire? Should you be actively choosing stocks or relying on index mutual funds? Should you rely on Jim Cramer or Suze Orman? In this course you will learn how to compute your retirement financial needs, how to think about quantifying and managing risk in your retirement portfolio, the tradeoffs between active and passive investing, evaluation of various types of mutual funds, and the potential pitfalls of investing in individual stocks. Note: This course fulfills the Quantitative Literacy (GQ) requirement for students under GenEd and a Quantitative Reasoning (QA or QB) requirement for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed EE 0822 or Finance 0922. Mode: Lecture and Computer Lab.
Prerequisite:
Mathematics placement, a grade of C- or higher in MATH 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for MATH 0701 (0045)
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4.00 Credits
Why should you start thinking about saving for retirement when you are just starting college? Is it possible to accumulate around $5 million at the time you retire? Should you be actively choosing stocks or relying on index mutual funds? Should you rely on Jim Cramer or Suze Orman? In this course you will learn how to compute your retirement financial needs, how to think about quantifying and managing risk in your retirement portfolio, the tradeoffs between active and passive investing, evaluation of various types of mutual funds, and the potential pitfalls of investing in individual stocks. Note: This course fulfills the Quantitative Literacy (GQ) requirement for students under GenEd and a Quantitative Reasoning (QA or QB) requirement for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed EE 0822 or Finance 0822. Mode: Lecture and Computer Lab.
Prerequisite:
Mathematics placement, a grade of C- or higher in MATH 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for MATH 0701 (0045)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of financial markets and institutions in the U.S. economy. Topics include: the structure of financial markets and the role of the federal government in these markets; the valuation of
fixed-income instruments; the risk-return tradeoff in equity markets; hedging and the use of derivatives instruments; and the identification and management of the risks involved in financial intermediation. Note: Freshmen who were admitted in fall 2008 or after and are Finance or Real Estate majors should not take this course. Students will need to take Finance 3502 and 3503 in place of this course and Finance 3101. This course will not be offered after Spring 2011. Mode: Lecture.
Prerequisite:
ECON 1101 (C051) and 1102 (C052); STAT 1001 (C011), 1102 (C012), and 2101 (C021) or 2103
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of the financial problems associated with the life cycle of a business firm. Topics include: financial analysis and planning, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and the sources and uses of business funds. Note: Freshmen who were admitted in fall 2008 or after and are Finance or Real Estate majors should not take this course. Students will need to take Finance 3502 and 3503 in place of Finance 3011 and 3101. Mode: Lecture.
Prerequisite:
ECON 1101 (C051) and 1102 (C052); ACCT 2101 (0001) and 2102 (0002) or 2521; STAT 1001 (C011) and 1102 (C012) and 2101 (C021) or 2103
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