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  • FYEC : FYEC 181-182 Coming To Life

    4.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Animals develop from a fertilized egg to adults in a carefully-controlled program unique to each species. How do individual cells and groups of cells grow, differentiate and acquire the complexity of an adult? Are there basic rules of cellcell interactions and movements that govern the more complex patterns of adults? A better understanding of these rules could contribute to our understanding of birth defects and could provide useful insights towards the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine. Interestingly, computer scientists have been able to use basic software like NetLogo and StarLogo to develop models that help identify and define some of the basic decisions cells make as an organism develops greater complexity. In this class students will learn to manipulate a computer modeling tool to test their ideas as they work on projects to understand the basic decisions cells make along the way from a simple fertilized egg to a complex adult. Area of Knowledge requirements met: one computer science course without lab under the Natural and Mathematical Science area, and one natural science course with lab under the Natural and Mathematical Science area. Cross-area requirement met: one computer course. Four hours each semester. Mr. Rabung, Mr. Foster.
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  • FYEC : FYEC 183-184 Medieval Muses

    4.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Literature and art in the Middle Ages form a busy intersection for a host of human preoccupations: love, adventure, war, family life, commerce, the natural world of plants and animals, politics, philosophy, religion, and beauty, to name some medieval concerns that have persisted into the twentyfirst century. Medieval Muses will explore this intersection. The literature course will focus on the romance, a popular and flexible form in the Middle Ages both for both Arthurian and classical legends. The art history course will explore certain themes that were central to the experiences of peoples in Europe and the Byzantine Empire from the 4th to the 13th century. By analyzing the visual evidence in the high arts of painting, sculpture and architecture, as well as the lesser media of manuscript illumination, stained glass design and embroidery, we will venture to understand the impact of saints and devils in daily life and afterlife, the education and social position of men and women, the function of rulers, priests and the church, the lives of the rich and famous, but also of everyday peoples, all of whom contributed to the remarkably diverse expression of the Middle Ages. Primary and secondary texts will be central to our investigations as they provide us most valuable context through which we can reconstruct fully the period. Area of Knowledge requirements met: one Literature course and one Arts course Arts and Literature area. Four hours each semester. Ms. Goodwin, Ms. Terrono.
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  • FYEC : FYEC 185-186 Madness, Death, Action! On-Stage and Off

    4.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts. -Wm Shakespeare, Jaques in AS YOU LIKE IT, Act 2, Sc.7 This course will examine theatrical representations and sociological explanations of personal crisis and/or relationships through reading about and watching scripted and unscripted social life both on and off stage. By analyzing action and interaction from a theatrical point of view, we will learn about theme and purpose; additionally, from the point of view of a sociologist, we'll get a sociological overview of contemporary social issues related to problems of living in society. Along the way we'll discuss the social structures in which theatrical works are created and interpreted, considering both historical and contemporary perspectives while also looking at basic theatrical practice and the responsibilities of theatrical collaborators. How, for example, could a scenic designer imagine an environment to support "madness and death," or how might a costume communicate crisis? In what social and cultural context is madness manifested or is death negotiated? We'll find out that crises, such as death and madness, are socially constructed and negotiated both on and off stage. This course will incorporate lectures, group discussions and activities, and audio-visual materials through an emphasis on critical thinking and communication skills. Active participation in class discussion and activities is expected. The out of class assignments for this course are designed to give students an understanding that performance is a reflection of culture and many of the social issues and problems in living being discussed in the class are currently, or have been, the themes of visual and performance art. The field trips/excursions will help improve their observation and analytical skills as well as give them the opportunity to make a connection between theory and their experience. Area of Knowledge requirement met: one Sociology course in the Social Sciences area, and one Drama course under Arts and Literature Area. Four hours each semester. Ms. Gill, Mr. Hillmar.
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  • GEOL 201: Watershed Hydrology and Water Resources

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    This course introduces students to the basic physical and chemical aspects of the applied interdisciplinary science of hydrology. The scale of the watershed allows analysis of the details of hydrologic processes, study of water motion as a continuum through interconnected systems, and application of these concepts to water resource issues. The laboratory and course components are taught in an integrated lecture-field format which focuses on a local and current water "problem" (for example, a PhaseII site assessment to determine the yield and quality of water in the aquifer beneath the college). Projects may involve aquifer slug and pump tests, quantitative analyses, modeling, water sample tests, field mapping, sediment/ soil textural analyses, stream flow measurements, and water budget data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: GEOL 101, or permission of the instructor. Three hours of class and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Four hours. Mr. Fenster.
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  • GEOL 312: Coastal Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    This course provides an analysis of the geologic controls and oceanographic processes that govern the evolution and nature of coastal environments. It also examines the impact of humans on coastal environments such as sedimentary beaches, rocky headlands, and estuaries. Students learn to detect and predict coastal hazards as well as to analyze the effectiveness of methods used to mitigate coastal erosion and to protect coastal development from the impact of storms, storm surge and sea-level rise. Students will critically examine various controversies surrounding coastal issues, management strategies, and policy programs in scientific, socioeconomic, historical, political and ethical contexts. Includes a national and global survey of beaches and estuaries. Field methods, such as beach profiling, coring and grain size analyses are conducted at various coastal settings. Thus, field labs and data analyses constitute a significant portion of the laboratory. Three hours of class and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or permission of the instructor. Four hours. Mr. Fenster.
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  • GERM : Grek

    1.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    All texts read in Greek. One course from 341-346 is taught each semester in a two-year rotation.
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  • GERM 111: Elementary Greek

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    A linguistically-oriented approach to the study of the Greek language with emphasis on grammatical structure and the acquisition of an elementary reading facility. Offered every year. Three hours. Staff.
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  • GERM 111-112: Elementary German

    1.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Essentials of German structure and syntax; emphasis on comprehension of written and spoken German, with course conducted largely in German. Required language laboratory for a minimum of one hour per week. Within two semesters, students are expected to master the fundamentals of German grammar and to acquire an active vocabulary of at least 1,000 German words. Three hours each. Staff.
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  • GERM 112: Elementary Greek

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Further practice in the grammatical structures of the Greek language with increased emphasis upon the reading of simple Greek prose. Prerequisite: GREK 111. Offered every year. Three hours. Staff.
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  • GERM 120: Reading andTranslatingGerman

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    A reading and translating course designed for those students who need a reading/translating knowledge of German. No prior knowledge of German needed; no prerequisites; does not fulfill collegiate requirements. For German majors and minors, additional work will be required. Offered by request. Three hours. Mr. Baerent.
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