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3.00 Credits
A survey of the physical theories of space, time, motion, and the theory of gravity, from the early work of Galileo, through Newton's mechanics, and culminating in Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Newton's universal law of gravitation: solar system, stars, and galaxies. Special relativity: space-time, time dilation, length contraction, E=mc2. General relativity: gravity as curved space-time, black holes, expanding universe, the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy. Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and trigonometry. Co-Prerequisite(s): A Mat 112 or A Mat 118. Open to Honors College students only.
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3.00 Credits
The characteristics and development of statehood and power; conditions of stability; constitutions and the comparative political processes; the international order and the nation-state system. R Pos 102Z is the writing intensive version of R Pos 102.?? T Pos 102 is the Honors College version of R Pos 102.? Only one of R Pos 102, R Pos 102Z, and T Pos 102 may be taken for credit.
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1.00 Credits
A one-credit course, to be attached to, either R Pos 101Y, or R Pos 102, or R Pos 103, in order to create an honors section of the department's introductory courses. This course is designated for Honors College students only. This course is repeatable, and is by arrangement, and by permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
A class that meets once per week over the fall semester with a member of the teaching faculty. Course topics vary and will offer students a chance to interact with a faculty member about a topic of mutual interest.? At the same time it will introduce first-year students to the University at Albany community and assist them in understanding the academic expectations, intellectual challenges, and personal opportunities available to them as learners.? The course will help students understand the expectations for their academic performance through praxis and written reflection.?? Course enrollment is limited to 25 students per section. Open only to first-semester freshmen. S/U or A-E graded. Consult schedule of classes for individual seminar topics.
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1.00 Credits
The University Seminar is designed to introduce first-year students to the University at Albany community and to assist them in understanding the academic expectations, intellectual challenges, and personal opportunities available to them as learners.? Students will gain a greater understanding of themselves and of what it means to be a member of a diverse University community and will gain an appreciation of both the advantages and the responsibilities that accompany their membership.? The course will focus particularly on the expectations for students as they join an intellectual community - a community of scholars engaged in active and collaborative learning -- as well as the breadth of academic and intellectual options available to them.?? Course enrollment is limited to 25 students per section. Open only to first-semester freshmen. Fall 2008 only.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to help you become a more effective student. During the course of the semester, you will learn about the college experience-experiences unique to first year students, transitional stages that you may undergo, and coping strategies that can help you pass through this phase of college life. You will learn how to use and locate important campus resources,. You will learn about who you are and how that information helps you choose a major and a career. Finally, you will learn how to increase your chances of succeeding at the University at Albany as your transition through this most critical first year. Only one of U Uni 100 and E Cpy 120 and U Uni 300 may be taken for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Experimental class, the subject varying with instructors and the term offered. Course is designed to present a large body of information without expecting a mastery of detail (e.g., as in a survey course) or to present general theoretical or methodological approaches (e.g., as in a foundations course). See special announcements of courses to be offered under this heading. May be repeated when content differs. Topic must be approved by the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee of the Undergraduate Academic Council. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor to register for the class.
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3.00 Credits
Brings writing, language, literature, and the arts to bear on issues of human identity as the “self” is understood in relation to groups, culture, and institutions. [HU]
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3.00 Credits
Explores the questions of how individual identity is understood in relation to groups, cultures, and institutions and how that understanding is produced through various technologies.
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3.00 Credits
Explores human identity as it relates to issues of racial and ethnic diversity and gender-related concerns in the United States; explores as well how human identity is related to sociopolitical concerns and their aesthetic representations.
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