Courses

Focuses on the first generations of interaction between natives and newcomers in the Americas, 1492-c.1650. Class will open with general section on colonialism and contact dynamics, then explore four contact areas (Caribbean, Valley of Mexico, St. Lawrence River Valley, Chesapeake) in depth. In-class discussion of primary sources a critical component of the course. Prereq., junior standing or successful completion of one lower-division history course.

Students read in English translation the major epics of Greco-Roman antiquity such as the Iliad, Odyssey, Argonautica, Aeneid, and Metamorphoses. Topics discussed may include the nature of classical epic, its relation to the novel, and its legacy. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 4110. Approved for arts and sciences CORE curriculum: literature and the arts.

Surveys a variety of material written in modern Japanese, including texts from literature, the social sciences, religion, and cultural history. Emphasizes content and style. Texts and selections vary from year to year. Prereq. JPNS 3120 (min grade C).

Presentations of special topics in molecular, and/or cellular, and/or developmental biology, usually given by visiting faculty, alone or in conjunction with MCDB faculty. Prereq., instructor consent.

Provides an in-depth look at some recent work in moral theory. Topics covered, varying from year to year, include: consequentialism and its critics; virtue theory; moral psychology; impartiality and the personal point of view. Prereqs., 12 hours philosophy course work, including PHIL 3100; and junior standing. Same as PHIL 5110.

Examines major works of Brazilian literature. Prereqs., PORT 2120, 2350 and 3230 (min. grade C-) or equivalent. Same as PORT 5110.

Discusses the image of women in Spanish literature through the centuries using works by representative female writers. Prereqs., SPAN 3100, 3120, and an additional course above SPAN 3000.

Discusses money, financial institutions and the monetary-financial system in a modern economy. Prereq., ECON 3080.

Learning molecular and cell biology experimental design and approaches through independent research projects. Students, working in pairs, will explore the research process and gain extensive first-hand experience in: hypothesis formation; experimental design; solution preparation and experimental methodology; proposal presentation and defense (oral and written); formal presentation of results and conclusions (oral and written in a publication-style format); the publication process; critical reading and evaluation of primary scientific literature. Prereq., MCDB 1150 or equivalent and instructor consent. Recommended coreq., MCDB 3135 or 3500.

Explores theories of democracy and development in relation to movements for nonviolent social change. Focuses on means and ends, spirituality, leadership, decision--making, civil society, cooperative economics, ecology, and decentralized power. Prereqs., SOCY 1001, and 3001 or 3011. Restricted to senior SOCY or PSCI majors. Same as INVS 4402.

Examines the history of the education of African Americans from early American history until current times. Covers primary, secondary, and higher education. Topics include education of African Americans before 1800, education of African Americans during the period of American slavery, and factors affecting today's education gains. Also covers current research being conducted in higher education. Prereq., ETHN 2001, 2002 or equivalent. Formerly ETHN 3112.

Provides laboratory experience in behavioral genetics. Students train in one or more aspects of data collection and interpretation, read research papers, contribute nine hours per week to a research project in behavioral genetics, and write a report. Prereq., PSYC 3102 or 4102.

Explores the major historical, literary, and cultural developments in England from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 15th century. Prereq., junior standing. Approved for arts and sciences CORE curriculum: historical context.

Examines the principles of educational and adolescent psychology and development that play a significant role in analyzing and understanding the complex processes in middle and secondary school classrooms. Course has both theoretical and practical dimensions. Same as EDUC 4112.

Studies specialized topics in the history, theory, and practice of media, such as the history of the book, the theory of digital media, and the theory and practice of multimedia forms. Specially designed for English majors. Topics vary year to year. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

This is a writing intensive workshop in contemporary poetry writing and Chicana/o and Latina/o poetics-specifically, Nuyorican and Afro-Latino (the Nuyorican Poets Cafe). The purpose of the course is dual-fold: 1) students will be encouraged and empowered to express and develop their poetic voice; 2) students will be challenged to develop and refine their poetic craft. Examines primarily Chicana and Latino specific poetic expression that reflects the cultural mestizaje of Chicano/a and Latina/o peoples. Prereq., ETHN 2001. Recommended prereq., 6 credits in any ETHN class.

Traces the rise of the United States to world power. Explores the interactions of expansionist and isolationist impulses with politics, ideology, culture, and economics. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

For students intending to pursue graduate work and/or a professional career in art. Emphasizes the development of a critical overview of their work and interests and how they relate to the problems of professional activity. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASF) majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASF) majors only.

Artists of national and international reputation, interacting with graduate and advanced undergraduate students, discuss their studio work at seminar meetings and at public lectures or events. Provides continuous input of significant developments and a comprehensive view of contemporary issues in the arts. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., portfolio review for undergraduates and senior standing. Same as ARTS 5118. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Studies Mexican history beginning with roots and evolution of pre-Columbian civilizations and concluding with the events of Mexican independence in 1821. Emphasizes society and culture of the Aztecs and Mayans, the Spanish conquest of Mexico, and the colonial regime of New Spain. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Examines ancient Roman sculpture with emphasis on the display, iconography, and production of private and public monuments in the Roman Empire. Explores sculpture as evidence for historical developments, societal and gender attitudes, and state ideologies in the ancient Roman world. Recommended prereqs., ARTH 1300 or CLAS 1019. Same as CLAS 4119.

Examines ancient Roman sculpture, emphasizing the display, iconography, and production of private and public monuments in the Roman Empire. Same as CLAS 5119 and ARTH 4119.

Examines the origins, development and continuing influence of 20th-Century Latin American revolutionary movements, with a focus on placing these struggles in comparative historical context. Explores various approaches to revolution and the general role of left political formations in Latin America. Examples will be drawn from various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Chile and Nicaragua. Prereq., HIST 1038. Same as HIST 5119. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Selected topics in physical anthropology emphasizing faculty specialties. Topics may include population genetics and its application to understanding modern human diversity, human population biology, and primate ecology and evolution. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., ANTH 2010 or 2020, or EBIO 1210 or 1220. Same as ANTH 5120. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).

Studies linear and nonlinear programming, the simplex method, duality, sensitivity, transportation and network flow problems, some constrained and unconstrained optimization theory, and the Kuhn-Tucker conditions, as time permits. Prereqs., APPM 3310 or MATH 3130. Same as APPM 5120 and MATH 4120.