Courses

Studies Italian women writers, artists, and filmmakers. Literary and visual texts are analyzed in dialogue with readings of leading Italian gender theorists. Italian history and culture is reread by following the development of a discourse about women. Taught in English; readings in Italian for Italian majors. Same as HUMN 4730. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Studies in detail the theory of cardinal and ordinal numbers, definition by recursion, the statement of the continuum hypothesis, simple cardinal arithmetic, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Prereq., MATH 2001 plus one upper division MATH class.

Lect. Continuation of CHEM 4711. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; photosynthesis; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA, RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems; and special topics. Prereq., CHEM 4711 (min grade C-). Same as CHEM 5731. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of CHEM 4711 (minimum grade C-).

Closely examines the various understandings of democracy, the arguments for and against democracy, and the progress of and prospects for democratic politics in the United States. Particular attention is paid to economic, social, and political developments in the United States that affect popular sovereignty, political equality, and liberty. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Emphasizes spatial aspects of population characteristics including fertility, mortality, migration, distribution, and composition. Includes both theoretical and empirical considerations, in addition to field work and computer simulations. Recommended prereqs., GEOG 1982, 1992, 2002 or 2412. Same as GEOG 5732.

Exposes students to current issues in the political economy of development. Subjects range from globalization, democratization, and economic development. Specifically, the course explores the international and domestic determinants of economic development with special reference to currency markets, foreign direct investment, trade, and democratization. Prereqs., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000, ECON 2010 and 2020, and one upper-division PSCI course. Same as INVS 4302. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Covers in detail the significant social, economic, and political events of Soviet Russia from the February Revolution of 1917 to the present. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Provides an overview of issues central to testing and assessment of psychological constructs, including types of evaluation instruments currently in use inthe field, their applications, and design. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of PSYC 1001 & PSYC 3101 with grade of C- or better.

Broadly examines political topics as they are presented in important literary works and analyzes the possibilities involved in using the literary mode to present political teachings. Prereq., PSCI 2004. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Covers the history of early modern Japan (1590-1868). Explores the political, social, cultural, and economic context of Japan's history from the era of Warring States through the rise and fall of the Tokugawa military government (Shogunate). Restricted to juniors and seniors. Same as HIST 5738. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Studies critical issues raised in the literature on art, focusing on Renaissance interpretations of key historical themes such as imitation and decorum. Carefully examines the language used in primary sources (available in English). Prereq., one 3000-level art history course.

Thematically surveys theoretical and ethnographic issues that have been important in understanding Brazil. Read and write critically about textual and visual representations of Brazil presented in the course. Prereq., ANTH 2100; three or more cultural anthropology courses recommended. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Comparative morphology, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. This course uses animals and animal tissue. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Same as EBIO 5740 and PSYC 4740.

Offers a critical analysis of motor learning theories, including Adam's closed loop theory, Schmidt's schema theory, and the influence of contextual interference on learning and performance. Also covers feedback and practice organization. Projects and presentations required. Prereq., junior standing. Same as IPHY 5740. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Focuses on comparative morphology, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240; or PSYC 1001, 2012. Same as PSYC 5740 and EBIO 4740.

Studies the interaction of people and the environment, including human adaptation and modification of environments, cultural interpretation and construction of landscapes, and natural resources and land management. May be taken twice. Topics vary. Recommended prereqs., GEOG 1982, 1992, 2002 or 2412. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Addresses how artists developed new compositional procedures, graphic techniques, and audiences, and how these procedures were theorized in an age when artists' intellectual and social status rose dramatically. Explores reception of new graphic technology. Studies specific commissions and primary texts in depth. Prereq., one 3000-level art history course. Same as ARTH 5749.

Intensive analysis of major issues in anthropological research on South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka), including kinship, gender, marriage, caste system, religion and ritual, ethnic conflict, and social change. Prereq., ANTH 2100 or instructor consent. Same as ANTH 5750. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

In this course, students will gain deep exposure to the historical, cultural, and socio-economic traditions and pressures that drive domestic and international policy making in Washington D.C. Students will read widely, prepare papers, and lead discussions on fundamental aspects of Washington's professional life. Course takes place in the nation's capital and is taken in conjunction with a professional internship.

Introduces students to the dynamic causes of deserts in the context of atmospheric processes and land-surface physics. Discusses desert severe weather, desert microclimates, human impacts and desertification, inter-annual variability in aridity (drought), the effects of deserts on global climate, and the impact of desert climate on humans. Prereq., ATOC 1050 or equivalent. Same as ATOC 5750. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural sciences.

Detailed examination of scriptures, liturgies, precept codes, and hagiographies of Daoism, China's indigenous organized religion. Focusing on origins and development, ethical teachings, ritual activities and world view. Topics include the relationship of Daoism to popular religion, practice of alchemy and self-cultivation, beliefs concerning death and afterlife, and structure of the Daoist pantheon. Prereq., RLST 3800 or instructor consent. Same as CHIN 5750 and RLST 4750.

Lect., lab, and field trips. Presents origin, evolution, ecology, physical and behavioral characteristics, and taxonomy of orders and families of birds of North America; field work with local species emphasizing avian ecology. Uses animals and/or animal tissues. Prereq., EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, or EPOB 2050 and 2060. Same as EBIO 5750.

Presents current methodology and techniques for teaching foreign language for proficiency. Areas of study include ACTLFL guidelines, National Standards, assessment, classroom activities, curriculum, and syllabus design. Prereqs., FREN 3100, 3110 or 3120, an additional course above FREN 3060, and admission to the teacher certification program or instructor consent. Restricted to juniors/seniors.

Encompasses the structure and replication of both lytic and transforming animal viruses. Emphasizes diversity of naturally occurring genomic structures and the resulting strategies of infection as well as the impact of viral epidemics on society. Includes critical analysis of primary research papers. Prereq., MCDB 3135 or 3500, or instructor consent.

Detailed examination of the history and current state of Daoism, China's indigenous organized religion. Focusing on its origins and development, ethnical teachings, ritual activities, and world view. Topics created include the relationship of Daoism to popular religion, the practice of alchemy and self cultivation, beliefs concerning death and the afterlife, and the structure of the Daoist pantheon. Prereq., RLST 3800 or instructor consent. Same as RLST 5750 and CHIN 4750.