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  • SW 300: Internet/ Intl Community

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    This course provides an overview of the structure and work of the international community that revolves around the United Nations and the growing role of citizen advocacy (nonprofit) organizations in Chicago and around the world. Chicago hosts the second largest number of non-profit organizations in the country. Students use the course web page to develop Internet research and email skills while focusing on international issues. Homework is posted on the web page, assignments are sent and received via email, and Internet search skills are developed through the course term paper. *Students must have access to the Internet through any personal account or use the university computer labs. Pre-'99 Competencies: HC-2, HC-D, HC-X. BA'99 Competencies: H-1-F, H-2-G, H-5. Faculty: Patricia Szczerba.
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  • SW 311 PW9: Ind St: Physical World

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    Pw9/Independent Study: Physical World
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  • SW 312 PW0: Ind St: Physical World

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    Pw0/Independent Study: Physical World
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  • SW 315: Ethcl/ Soc Issues: Computng

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    The increased use of computers for work, education, and leisure in our society brings with it a wide range of complex ethical and social questions. How public should our online information be How should our copyright laws apply to computer programs and software Should we treat the unauthorized access to a computer as an innocent prank, even a warning to increase security or as a form of criminal trespassing To what extent should our freedoms apply to electronic media We will address these questions through readings and case studies that will be discussed and transferred via the Internet. This on-line course is open to all students at all campuses, as there are no required course meetings. You will be asked to take a stand and present an argument for your position. Pre-'99 Competencies: AL-G; AL-P, HC-D, PW-B, PW-Q. BA'99 Competencies: A-4, A-3-C, H-2-G, S-3-A, S-3-F. Faculty: David Levin
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  • SW 316: Rise of The Mammals

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    The modern world is dominated by mammals. Mammals have evolved, adapted and currently thrive in tremendously diverse habitats, including the oceans, lakes, rivers, tropical and temperate forests, mountain regions, caves, deserts, grasslands, the arctic tundra and polar regions. How did mammals become so diverse on the planet Why did they remain small and relatively insignificant for the first two-thirds of their extraordinary 200 million year history Where and when did modern mammal groups originate What does the fossil record indicate about the character and timing of human physical and behavioral evolution In this course, we will explore the extensive fossil record of mammals in order to gain insights to these and other questions concerning the history of this critically important animal group. Through discussions, readings, lectures, labs, examination of fossil specimens, original inquiry, analysis of museum exhibits, and application of scientific reasoning, students will be introduced to the fossil record of mammals and its critical role in establishing patterns of mammalian evolution and historical biogeography. Topics will include: fossil preservation; determining the age of fossil mammals; the transition from reptiles to mammals; Mesozoic mammals; the rise of mammals and extinction of large dinosaurs; evaluating the ecology of ancient mammals; and, the origins and diversification of modern mammal groups. Particular emphasis will be placed on examining the fossil record of primates leading to Homo sapiens and relating ancient mammal biodiversity patterns to current mammal extinction concerns. Pre-'99 Competencies: PW-2, PW-A, PW-F. Faculty: Kevin Downing
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  • SW 317: Anatomy And Environment

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    "We are confronted daily with a barrage of physical challenges to our body - particularly, our musculoskeletal system. This we experience as pain and altered or loss of function: headaches, backaches, muscle spasms, pinched nerves, etc. When assessing the physical ramifications of stress and strain, an understanding of basic anatomy in the context of our environmental issues (ie., work, exercise) and the process of aging, is key to making positive choices and changes. In this course, students will utilize a text/workbook, clinical case histories, presentation of a research topic, and class discussions. Pre-1999 Competencies: PW-4, PW-5, PW-E. BA-1999 Competencies: S-2-A, S-2-C, S-2-D. Faculty: Maureen Kreuser"
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  • SW 318: Quest For Understanding

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    Astronomy, one of the oldest sciences, links our wonder at the beauty of the night sky, and our quest for meaning, and practical necessities such as navigation and communications. Students will discover in a playful, conceptual, and generally non-mathematical way how science, with intuition, inspiration, and logic helps us to understand our most basic questions: how are the stars made, how is the stuff that we are made of produced, where is the universe headed, and what lies at the end of time Learning in class will be achieved by a combination of readings, discussion, observational exercises, with one field trip to a major scientific site. Pre-1999 Competencies: PW-2, PW-F, AL-5. BA-1999 Competencies: S-1-A, S-3-X, A-3-E. Faculty: Harvey Nystrom
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  • SW 319: Uncertainty And Change

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    Ambiguity, confusion, doubt -- these seem to be synonyms for uncertainty. But the word has had a special meaning since quantum physicist Werner Heisenberg articulated the Uncertainty Principle more than 50 years ago. What effect does an observer have on an event Can we accurately judge two things at once How does the decision what to analyze effect the outcome of the analysis These are some of the questions which the Uncertainty Principle poses. This class explores the revolutionary change from mechanistic science to relativity and quantum theory. The challenge of Uncertainty in the arts and social sciences will also be considered. Finally, the role which Uncertainty plays in our lives will be explored. This course will involve selected readings, including nonmathematical explanations of Heisenberg's work as well as application of his theory to other disciplines. Videos and films will provide other texts for examination. Classroom work will include thought experiments, small-group interaction, and nongraded writing; tour of Fermilab particle accelerator will be required. Pre-'99 Competencies: PW-2, PW-B, AL-3, WW. Faculty: Patricia Monaghan
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  • SW 320: Chaos And Complexity

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    Chaos: the word is often used to indicate a state of utter disorder. Yet dynamical systems theory -- the science of chaos -- suggests that the connection between chaos and order is not a simple opposition. Chaos may, in fact, be the seed-bed for emergent order. This course examines theories of chaos and the connected theories of complexity, both in terms of scientific applications and as metaphors for the creative process. Students will develop a solid grounding in the development and current state of chaos/complexity theory. Several media, together with simple experimentation, will be used to study fractal geometry, entropy and negentropy, and thermodynamics. After this grounding, students will have the opportunity to analyze their own creative process in terms of the principles of chaos and complexity. Pre-'99 Competencies: PW-2, PW-F, AL-2. Faculty: Pat Monaghan.
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  • SW 321: Biology as Destiny

    4.00 Credits
    DePaul University

    From scholarly conferences which debate the site of the "gene for criminality" to mass-appeal treatises on IQ such as The Bell Curve, contemporary biological research is "turning up the heat" on the long-simmering "nature vs. nurture" controversy. The question of whether we are determined by our biology or are products of our culture is once again on the center stage of public concern. Moreover, it seems the very definition of ourselves as unique organisms is under assault. From transplanting the organs of other species into humans, test-tube babies, ans surrogate mothers - to genetic testing, DNA fingerprinting, and sex selecting - from cloning to engineering super-humans: these are but a small sample of the disturbing potential suggested by biology's current "tinkering with life." This course explores the intermingling of biological theories and methods, political ideologies, and social dynamics found in research such as the project to map the human genome. Primarily through lecture, we will first establish a basic knowledge of current genetics. On that basis, through discussion and class exercises, we will explore the history and present status of the shifting definitionof "human nature" We will be interested particularly in how the scientific and social processes involved are influenced by class, race, culture, and gender considerations.
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