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HST-359 Travel Study in the United Kingdom and Ireland
GER: HA (Historical Analysis of Human Interactions)
Investigation of key events, movements and individuals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Specific topics and periods to be determined by the instructor in conjunction with the United Kingdom and Ireland study abroad program. 4 credits.
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HST-475 Senior Seminar in History
Required course for all majors. Discussion-based meetings will explore a specific historical topic and the related historiography. Students will conceive, design, and execute their own research project connected to the main topic of the seminar. All seminars include an assignment encouraging students to integrate and to reflect upon their varied classroom, travel study, and internship experiences over the course of the major. 4 credits.
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HST-501 Independent Study
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Majors may pursue an independent study project in cooperation with any member of the department. Topics and the type of project will vary with the interests of individual students. Variable credit.
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Geography |
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GGY-230 Principles of Geography
GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
Regional examination of the complex relationship between humans and the environment in an increasingly globalized world. Focus on interconnections between diverse regions of the world. 4 credits.
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GGY-265 Geography and Sports
Intersection of geography and sports with particular attention to the increasing globalization of sports worldwide. Focus will be primarily on baseball, basketball, and soccer, but will also explore a number of other modern sports. Cultural impact of modern sports, the diffusion of sport around the world, the economic impact of sports internationally, and struggle in finding spaces for recreational activities. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS-210 Painted Word
Hybrid writing workshop and studio art experience exploring the reciprocal relationship between the creation of visual images and the creation of written texts. 4 credits.
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IDS-230 Ideas in the Arts
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Investigation of certain ideas and how they manifest themselves in drama, visual arts, and music. 4 credits.
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IDS-240 Human Sexuality
This survey course in human sexuality will have an interdisciplinary focus, emphasizing biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Historical, cross-cultural, religious, philosophical, ethical, and legal issues will also be considered. 4 credits.
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IDS-259 E-Merging: Learning Technologies
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Exploring, through culture and concepts, the implications of information and communications technologies for what it means to learn and to know. Students experiment with collaboration, networking, concept mapping, and self-organization in individual and group projects. Requirements include participation in electronic discussion forums, presentations, multimedia projects, journals, and essays. Variable credit.
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IDS-301 Field Work in Medicine
Prerequisite: PHL-101 , SOC-101 and instructor permission
Extensive observation in the medical arena. Observations in several units of a local hospital, a psychiatric facility and at private homes and/or nursing home facilities with a hospice care organization. Emphasis is placed on the sociological and philosophical interpretations of observations. Only available with PHL-302 and SOC-234 by application only. 2 credits.
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IDS-310 Pathophysiology
Prerequisite: BIO-111 and HES-101
Study of human pathophysiology emphasizing dynamic aspects of disease, underlying mechanisms, and the role of pharmacotherapy, physical activity, and nutrition in disease prevention and management. Laboratory activities include clinical experiences at Greenville Memorial Hospital and patient simulation software as well as basic experiments and clinical assessments. 4 credits.
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IDS-370 England
8 credits.
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IDS-371 Twenty-First Century England
4 credits.
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IDS-372 Survey of European Issues
Survey of history, politics, economics, and culture of the European continent. Content will include appropriate readings, guest lectures by European experts, structured group travel to selected sites, and independent travel assignments. Open only to students participating in the Brussels travel study program. 4 credits.
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IDS-373 Survey of Scottish Issues
Survey of history, politics, economics, and culture of Scotland. Including appropriate readings, guest lectures, structured group travel to selected sites, and independent assignments. Open only to students participating in the Edinburgh travel study program. 4 credits.
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IDS-507 International Internship
Internship with non-U.S. legislative body, NGO, or private company while participating in a faculty led study away program. Weekly meetings and assignments appropriate to the location and specific program. If placement is appropriate, the faculty director may be able to arrange credit in the student’s major department. Variable credit.
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IDS-509 Media and Writing Lab Independent Research
Prerequisite: IDS-259
Intended to provide a research component for students working as Media and Writing Lab consultants. Students develop and focus intensively on a specific research project with the approval and oversight of a faculty supervisor. Students develop objectives for the project, research and read relevant materials, submit weekly journals and reflective summaries, attend meetings with the faculty supervisor, and complete and present the final project. Variable credit.
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May Experience |
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MXP-120 Storytelling
Prerequisite: instructor permission
An analysis of oral storytelling in various genres, asking the question, “What makes a good story?” Students will have the opportunity to try their own skills as raconteurs in classroom and public venues. Practical application of storytelling in various fields will also be discussed. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-130 Virtual Identities
Students will explore what it means to construct, present and experience the self as avatar. They will investigate decisions people make in identity creation, possible reasons behind the decisions, and the impact these choices have on an individual’s behavior and interactions in a virtual environment. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-140 Just Eating: Considering Sustainable Food Practices
This class will explore three popular strategies of sustainable food systems: diets based on organic, vegetarian and/or local agriculture. Students will be asked which aspects are truly beneficial to the individual, the environment, and society; and which aspects are just “greenwashing” or lead to unexpected consequences. To answer these questions, the class will engage in a rigorous examination of the sustainability of food through readings, movies, speakers, visiting local farms and markets, and hands-on experiences. Students will be required to evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources, including their own experiences. Each student will be encouraged to develop his/her own ethic of being a food consumer. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-143 Yoga in America
History of yoga and its proliferation into American culture. Students will read excerpts from foundational yoga texts including the Bhagavad Gita, The Upanisads, and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and consider the recent popular text Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America as one explanation of how American gurus have reinvented traditional yoga to fit into the American lifestyle. Daily yoga practice, class discussions, weekly reflective writing, and a video research project will be required. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-145 E-Arts & Crafts
Exploring interactive projects that artists, designers and crafters have made using technology while designing our e-Arts&Crafts project using Arduino (an electronics prototyping platform, including microcontroller board and software development environment) and other electronic supplies, such as LEDs, various sensors, and conductive thread and paint. No computer programming experience required - Arduino is easy to use for creating interactive projects, and designed for artists, designers, and hobbyists. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-150 Muggles & Mudbloods: The Sociology of Harry Potter
The first segment will center on using the world of Harry Potter as a lens to illustrate and examine sociological theories, concepts, and issues, such as race, class, gender, and religion. The second segment will then investigate whether and how the Harry Potter series, as a social phenomenon, has impacted some of these issues in the real world. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-157 The Sociology of The Simpsons
This course will begin with a brief discussion of The Simpsons as a social and cultural phenomenon. The remainder of the course will focus on The Simpsons (and the social commentary embedded in it) as a tool for analyzing sociological concepts. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-160 Design for Social Change
An experiential learning course that immerses students in the revitalization of the Poinsett District, an urban corridor in Greenville, SC. Students will learn how to effectively use the human-centered design thinking process by engaging with community partners to research, prototype and test implementable solutions for problems that are uncovered. The expectation is that the student created projects will be implemented in communities on the Poinsett Corridor and will have a lasting effect beyond the life of the course. Students will walk through the process of design thinking to create a tangible outcome. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-170 Catapulted Through Time
Prerequisite: Any first year writing seminar
Whether pulled back into the past or projected into the future, time travelers appear throughout works of fiction and popular culture. Students will investigate representations in literature, television, film, and radio broadcasts, and will experience “time travel” through weekly visits to historic house museums, area exhibitions, and local cultural organizations, culminating in the production of an innovative online exhibition that frames and interprets an array of primary sources. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-175 Why We Swim
Prerequisite: Any first year writing seminar
Exploring swimming as a cultural practice, reading literature, analyzing art, and discussing its history, including racial segregation in the U.S. Students will swim frequently in pools and open water and make connections between their swimming and the readings and site visits. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-205 Math & the Mouse: Math & Science of WDW
Prerequisite: MTH-141 or MTH-150
Exploring the mathematics and science behind Walt Disney World (WDW). Students will immerse themselves in different aspects of the operations of WDW to explore various real-world applications of mathematical sciences. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-210 Introduction to the Alexander Technique
The course familiarizes students with the Alexander Technique, an approach to body awareness, mapping, and ease of movement, specifically but not exclusively designed for performers. It emphasizes the role of anatomy in developing an understanding and application of the principles of Alexander Technique. This active and scholarly exploration of the Alexander Technique is designed to unlock creativity, discover freedom and ease in performance, reduce stress and tension throughout the body, and prevent performance related injuries. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-212 Soccer and Society
Examination of a number of contemporary social, political and economic issues through the lens of soccer. Major topics of discussion will include nationalism and sectarian violence, the impact of globalization on local societies, the success or failure of assimilation, patterns of global labor migration, and issues related to gender and sport. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-215 History and Botany in the Carolinas, 1710-1730
An analysis of the work of the earliest European scientists to explore the Carolinas in the early 18th Century. It will be an engaged learning experience in history, botany, and image-based, computer assisted collaborative scholarship. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-220 Public Intellectual 3.0: Real World, Virtual World, Virtual World Myth
Academics as public intellectuals have faced historical challenges to commitments to creating a public presence. The New Media (blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook) now add additional challenges as well as opportunities for the Public Intellectual 3.0. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-225 English Explorations: The New Woman Imperiled
Prerequisite: successful completion of a First Year Writing Seminar
At the fin de siècle, “The New Woman” became both a flash point for British fears of social change and an emblem of hope for the coming century. Exploring these cultural shifts through materialist analysis of three works of fiction (The Romance of a Shop, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and Dracula). May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-251 Applied Study of Sports Analytics
Prerequisite: any MR (Mathematics and Formal Reasoning) requirement and instructor permission
An examination that will focus on developing and evaluating statistical tools for analyzing various aspects of sports. Will investigate the increasing use of and concurrent resistance to analytics in sports. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-260 Botswana Paradox
Examination of cultural factors affecting HIV/AIDS and a variety of programs in Botswana designed to prevent its spread and provide treatment. Exploration into the possible reasons for the paradox, where the government is actively involved in abating the virus, but the rate of infection is still one of the highest in the world, will include visits to several agencies and organizations working to ameliorate the crisis. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-265 Japan from Periphery to Center
Exploration of the uneven development in modern Japan. Travel to a region long considered a periphery of Japan, Okinawa, and its undisputed center, Tokyo. The contrast between Okinawa, hosting American military bases and boasting the highest levels of unemployment, and Tokyo, the undisputed center of economic, political and cultural life, is striking. Visual representations of the heterogeneity of social experience in contemporary Japan will be a focal point. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-400 Global Issues Forum - Human Rights
Interdisciplinary and collaborative research on an issue of global importance, human rights. Development of leadership skills by determining ways to act, and to motivate others to act, on the issue. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MXP-433 Communication, Culture & Identity in New Zealand
Travel study program to New Zealand examining the role of mass media in shaping and reviving the identity of its inhabitants as Maori, Pakeha, and New Zealanders. Readings will help to understand the historical context for the emergence of these identities. Students will visit museums, education centers, and Maori cultural sites, as well as radio and television stations in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. They will also meet with prominent scholars and with New Zealand politicians who make broadcast policy. These contacts, along with the assigned readings, will prepare students for writing assignments in which they analyze the impact of media institutions and practices on the creation of identity. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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Science |
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SCI-101 Mission to Mars
GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World)
An interdisciplinary analysis of plans to develop a manned space mission to Mars from a physical science perspective, with a focus on experimentation, historical contributions, and the relationship between science and society. 4 credits.
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SCI-102 Living, Changing Planet Earth
GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
Prerequisite: SCI-101
Major discoveries and controversies in biology and earth science are analyzed with reference to their history, scientific basis, public perception, and impact on planet earth. 4 credits.
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SCI-150 Introduction to HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Undergraduate Research
Introduction of concepts necessary to conduct undergraduate research through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Good laboratory practice, ethical conduct of research, and scientific presentation and publication. 2 credits.
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SCI-175 HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Seminar
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Opportunities for HHMI program participants and other interested students to learn about interdisciplinary research in the sciences. 1 credit.
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SCI-502 Interdisciplinary Research
Variable credit.
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African American and African Diaspora Cultures |
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ADC-475 Capstone Seminar
Interdisciplinary seminar will explore both classical and contemporary issues in cultures of people of African descent outside of Africa. The critical and interpretive perspectives employed and the topics studied will vary with the specialties of the teaching faculty. 4 credits.
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Environmental Studies |
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EST-001 Biodiesel Production
Provides students with a working knowledge of biodiesel production, including basic organic chemistry, safety considerations, logistics, and economics, through the weekly processing of high grade biodiesel from waste vegetable oil. Course will include weekly discussions concerning alternative fuels and environmental issues. 0 credits.
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EST-301 Environment and Society
GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
Interdisciplinary examination of the causes, potential solutions and ethical dilemmas associated with environmental problems on various spatial, temporal, political and social scales (individual to global). 4 credits.
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Film Studies |
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FST-202 Introduction to Reading Film
GER: Dependent on version; consult term-specific course listings
Distinctive ways that film conveys and generates meaning. Tools to critically analyze films by examining the basics of film form, style (mise-en-scene, camera angle and movement, editing, and sound), and genre. The course also will explore the characteristic features of – as well as alternatives to – the “classical Hollywood style,” a series of formal and narrative conventions present in films as distinct as Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds (2005) and John Ford’s 1939 western, Stagecoach. 4 credits.
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Humanities |
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HUM-201 History of Ideas in Context I
GER: Dependent on topic; consult term-specific course Listings
Texts and ideas from a variety of disciplines and genres including the humanities, fine arts, and political philosophy in both Western and non-Western cultural contexts. Topics will vary. 4 credits.
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HUM-202 History of Ideas in Context II
GER: Dependent on topic; consult term-specific course Listings
Texts and ideas from a variety of disciplines and genres including the humanities, fine arts, and political philosophy in both Western and non-Western cultural contexts. Topics will vary. 4 credits.
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HUM-301 Issues in the Humanities
GER: TA (Textual Analysis)
Topic and themes vary each year. All versions of the course address fundamental aspects of the humanities: the role of interpretation in culture; the media and genres in which language is expressed; the way in which the humanities shape and are shaped by other dimensions of culture. 4 credits.
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HUM-450 Humanities Capstone Symposium I
Prerequisite: HUM-201 or HUM-202 and declared minor
First semester of a year-long capstone experience for the Humanities Interdisciplinary Minor, meeting weekly. Focus on advanced research methodologies and disciplinary practices in the Humanities, with presentations and readings that represent all Humanities departments. 2 credits.
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HUM-451 Humanities Capstone Symposium II
Prerequisite: HUM-450
Second semester of year-long capstone experience for the Humanities Interdisciplinary Minor, meeting weekly. Having completed HUM-450 , students will prepare and present their own research, and organize a concluding academic conference. 2 credits.
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Latin American Studies |
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LAS-470 Issues of Latin America
Capstone course for the Latin American Studies concentration. Thematic focus varies depending on interest and expertise of the instructor. Past topics have included sustainable development, current politics, and the intersection of literature and history. Course is taught in English and is recommended for juniors and seniors. 4 credits.
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Middle East and Islamic Studies |
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MES-401 Middle East and Islamic Studies Capstone Seminar
Explorations of the Middle East and Islam from multiple perspectives including extensive research paper asking students to integrate distinct methodological and substantive elements from other courses. 4 credits.
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Poverty Studies |
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PVS-101 Introduction to Poverty Studies
Explorations of poverty from multiple perspectives: definition, scope, and measurement; experiences and effects of living in poverty; individual and structural causes; rights, claims, and obligations regarding poverty; successes and failures in the alleviation of poverty; current proposals for addressing poverty. 4 credits.
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PVS-102 Living in Poverty: Orientation to PVS Internships
Readings, lectures, field experiences, community speakers, and critical reflection to assist students who are considering internships associated with the Poverty Studies concentration or other similar experiences. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
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WGS-230 Issues in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Focus on both classical and contemporary issues in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Survey of feminist theory and historical developments in the women’s movement, it provides a foundation for the understanding of contemporary women’s issues, including education, family, health, religion, economics and politics. 4 credits.
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WGS-240 Women in Science
Study of the obstacles faced by women in science. Topics include: strategies used to overcome obstacles, professional relationships, the “female perspective” and current issues. Group projects will be developed through on-going discussions, selected readings, and individual research. 4 credits.
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WGS-250 Introduction to Queer Theory and Sexuality Studies
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: any first year writing seminar
Study of Foucault, Butler, Sedgwick, Anzaldua, Edelman, Mercer and Ferguson among others to understand what it means to say that sexuality has a history and that it is socially constructed. Topics include the ways queer theory problematizes the connections among sex, gender, and sexuality; modern lesbian, gay, and transgendered movements; and anti-identitarian alternatives to normative sexual regimes. 4 credits.
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WGS-504 Directed Independent Study
Under the supervision of a Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty member, a student may develop a proposal for extensive study on a topic of special interest. The proposal must be approved by the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies oversight committee. Project culminates in a paper, presentation, performance or other appropriate activity. Variable credit.
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Mathematics |
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MTH-110 Finite Mathematics
GER: MR (Mathematics & Formal Reasoning)
Topics include: set theory, combinatorics, probability, statistics, matrix algebra, linear programming, Markov chains, graph theory, and mathematics of finance. A student cannot receive credit for this course after credit has been received for MTH-260 or any mathematics course numbered 301 or greater. 4 credits.
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MTH-140 Integrated Precalculus/Calculus I
Prerequisite: appropriate placement
Introduction to the theory and methods of differential calculus. Topics include functions, graphs, limits, continuity and derivatives. May not be enrolled on a pass-fail basis. 4 credits.
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MTH-141 Integrated Precalculus/Calculus II
GER: MR (Mathematics & Formal Reasoning)
Prerequisite: MTH-140
Introduction to applications of the derivative and the theory and applications of the definite integral. Topics include: trigonometric functions and their derivatives, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, the definite integral and applications of the integral. 4 credits.
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MTH-150 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
GER: MR (Mathematics & Formal Reasoning)
Prerequisite: appropriate placement
First course in the standard calculus sequence. Introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of differential calculus and an introduction to the definite integral. Topics include: algebraic and trigonometric functions, limits and continuity, rules for differentiation, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definition and basic properties of the definite integral. 4 credits.
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MTH-151 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Prerequisite: MTH-141 or MTH-150
The second course in the standard calculus sequence. An introduction to the logarithmic and exponential functions, the applications of the definite integral, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, numerical methods, and infinite series. 4 credits.
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MTH-160 Vectors and Matrices
Prerequisite: MTH-151
Introduction to the theory of vectors and matrices. Among the topics included are: vectors, vector operations, the geometry of Euclidean space, systems of equations, matrices, matrix operations, special transformations, eigenvalues, and applications of matrix theory. 4 credits.
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MTH-235 Operations Research
Prerequisite: MTH-160
Application of mathematical modeling and analytical methods to make better decisions. Topics include modeling, algorithm design, discrete linear function optimization with linear constraints, convexity, duality, sensitivity analysis, and optimality criteria. 4 credits.
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MTH-241 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH-110 , MTH-141 or MTH-150
Non-calculus based course in elementary probability and statistics. Counting problems, probability, various distributions, random variables, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods. A student cannot receive credit for this course after completing MTH-341 or receiving credit for ECN-225 . 4 credits.
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MTH-250 Vector Calculus
Prerequisite: MTH-160
Introduction to multivariate and vector calculus. Topics include vector functions and the differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables including Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem. 4 credits.
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MTH-255 Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MTH-160
Introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of ordinary differential equations, including first- and higher-order differential equations, series solutions, systems, approximate methods, Laplace transforms, and phase plane analysis. 4 credits.
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MTH-260 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH-151
Introduction to the main ideas and proof techniques of discrete mathematics. Among the topics covered are mathematical logic, relations, functions, partitions, recursion, induction, combinatorial principles, inclusion/exclusion, enumeration, and introductory graph theory (trees, connectivity, planarity, colorings, etc.). 4 credits.
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MTH-301 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
Problem solving and mathematical reasoning; sets and set operations; functions; numeration systems; the systems of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers; algorithms; mental computation; elementary number theory; teaching strategies, materials, and technologies for these topics in grades pre K-6. 4 credits.
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MTH-302 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
Prerequisite: MTH-301
Decimals and percents; elementary probability; descriptive statistics; geometry of shapes in two and three dimensions; congruence and similarity; measurement; geometric transformations; teaching strategies, materials, and technologies for these topics in grades pre K-6 and field-based experiences in area schools. 4 credits.
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MTH-320 Number Theory
Prerequisite: MTH-260
Introduction to the arithmetic properties of the integers including divisibility, congruences, diophantine equations, primes and their distribution, quadratic forms and quadratic reciprocity. Additional topics will be chosen from continued fractions, cryptography, partitions, elliptic curves, modular forms and number fields. 4 credits.
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MTH-325 Modern Geometry
Prerequisite: MTH-260
Development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Topics include axiom systems, models, congruence theorems, parallel postulates, and the philosophical and historical background to geometry. 4 credits.
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MTH-330 Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Prerequisite: MTH-260
A study of the primary methods and fundamental ideas of combinatorics and graph theory. Topics covered include generating functions, set partitions, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion, trees, graph connectivity, independence, and graph colorings. Additional topics will be chosen from Ramsey theory, set systems, planarity, directed graphs, matchings, and Hamiltonian and Eulerian graphs. 4 credits.
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MTH-335 Mathematical Models and Applications
Prerequisite: MTH-250 and MTH-255
A selection of mathematical models using various continuous and discrete methods and having applications in business and the social and biological sciences. Included are ecological models, epidemic models, Richardson’s arms race model, and population growth models. Other topics discussed are linear programming, voting problems, and Markov chains. 4 credits.
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MTH-340 Probability
Prerequisite: MTH-250
Calculus-based course in probability, covering counting, discrete and continuous probability, random variables, important probability distributions, joint distributions, expectation, moment generating functions, and applications of probability. 4 credits.
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MTH-341 Mathematical Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH-340
Calculus based course in statistics covering sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, experimental design, and nonparametric statistics. 4 credits.
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MTH-350 Complex Variables
Prerequisite: MTH-250
Study of the complex plane and the calculus of functions of a complex variable. Topics to be considered include the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, limits and derivatives of functions of a complex variable, the Cauchy-Riemann equations, contour integrals, Taylor and Laurent series, and residues. 4 credits.
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MTH-360 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
Prerequisite: MTH-160 and MTH-260
Study of finite dimensional real vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. 4 credits.
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MTH-420 Topology
Prerequisite: MTH-260
Introduction to concepts in topology including the following: topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, homeomorphisms, neighborhoods, closed sets and closure, basis and sub-basis for a topology, subspaces, product spaces, connectivity, compactness, and separation axioms. 4 credits.
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MTH-450 Real Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH-260
A theoretical introduction to some of the basic ideas of real analysis: real numbers and the topology of the real line, sequences and series of real numbers, limits of functions, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiation, the Riemann integral, and sequences and series of functions. 4 credits.
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MTH-451 Topics in Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH-450
An in-depth investigation of selected topics in analysis. 4 credits.
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MTH-460 Modern Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH-260
A theoretical introduction to some of the basic ideas of modern abstract algebra. Included is a study of groups, rings, domains, polynomial rings and fields as well as an investigation of their sub-structures and of the fundamental homomorphism theorems. 4 credits.
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MTH-461 Topics in Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH-460
An in-depth investigation of selected topics in abstract algebra. 4 credits.
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MTH-502 Research
Theoretical or applied research in mathematics with potential for publication in professional journals and/or presentation at professional meetings. Variable credit.
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MTH-503 Individualized Internship
In consultation with a faculty sponsor, students develop internships, identify objectives, read literature, complete writing assignments related to their internship, and submit reflective summaries of their activities. Course will not count as a major elective for mathematics, mathematics-economics, or computing and applied mathematics majors. Pass-no pass only. 4 credits.
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MTH-504 Directed Independent Study
Study of an area of mathematics of interest to the student that is not part of one of the listed courses. The student must choose a faculty member to direct the study and, together with this faculty member, prepare a description of the material to be covered and submit it to the department chair for approval. May only contribute to major requirements at discretion of the chair. Variable credit.
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Military Science Leadership |
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MSL-101 Introduction to Leadership I
Introduction to challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership. Development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management as they relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. 0 credits.
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MSL-102 Introduction to Leadership II
Overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Exploring dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. 0 credits.
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MSL-111 American Military History
Historical perspective on decisions made by American military leaders and study of major military engagements from the colonial period through the current operating environment. Examination of motivational devices, battle strategies, rules of engagement, supply management, transportation, and logistics. Review of approaches officers used throughout history to lead their troops into battle and inspire them to victory that cadets can continue to employ today. Limited to freshman and sophomores interested in participating in the ROTC program. 4 credits.
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MSL-201 Foundations of Leadership I
Explorations of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Aspects of personal motivation and team building are practiced by planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. 2 credits.
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MSL-202 Foundations of Leadership II
Examination of the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Highlighting dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Continued study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Cadets develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. 2 credits.
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MSL-301 Tactical Leadership
Study, practice, and evaluation of adaptive team leadership skills learned throughout the first two years of the Military Science Leadership program while presented with the demands of the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self awareness and critical thinking skills. Systematic and specific feedback on leadership abilities within the 23 leadership dimensions. 2 credits.
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MSL-302 Applied Leadership
Continued development and preparation for the demands of ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Serves as the final evaluation of the Cadets’ leadership philosophy, style and character prior to taking a position on the Cadet staff. Increasingly complex and challenging leadership scenarios to develop ability to lead under pressure. Systematic and specific feedback on leadership abilities within the 23 leadership dimensions. 2 credits.
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MSL-401 Developmental Leadership
Developing proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Situational opportunities to assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare students to transition to becoming an Army officer. 2 credits.
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MSL-402 Adaptive Leadership
The dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Examination of differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, rules of engagement and law of land warfare in the face of international terrorism. Exploring aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. 2 credits.
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CHN-110 Elementary Chinese I
Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese. Initial reading and writing exercises with basic Chinese characters. An appreciation of Chinese culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits.
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CHN-120 Elementary Chinese II
GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY
Prerequisite: CHN-110
Continuation of work on the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese, including reading and writing exercises with basic Chinese characters. An appreciation of Chinese culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits.
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