Spring_2005_Class_Schedule

Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Art History 20500 The Image of the Artist in the Western Tradition* Carrasco Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 CFA 211 A reading and discussion course designed to provide a thematically focused examination of an issue that is central to the practice as well as the study of art. Each group of readings will emphasize a specific image (for example, the artist as craftsman, courtier, genius, rebel, and businessman), or a specific theme, such as artists' self-portraits, the representation of the artist in the studio, or the relationship between creativity and gender. The course format will emphasize reading, discussion, oral presentations by students, and short papers. The course will cover a broad time period, from the Middle Ages to the present, with brief reference to classical antiquity. Open to all interested students, with the understanding that active student participation will be especially important. 20501 Readings in the History of Art Carrasco Full Term W 12:30-3:20 CFA 211 This course will be an informal, discussion-oriented seminar designed to consider fundamental issues of methodology and historiography in the field of art history. We will read some of the classic texts in the field, and we will also try to get a good sense of what is meant by the ―new‖ art history as it has developed in the past couple of decades. The emphasis will be on specific case studies, with discussion focused on understanding (and applying) the range of methodologies employed by contemporary art historians. Previous work in art history (or in a related discipline) is strongly recommended. Classics 20021 Elementary Greek II Moore Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 PME 219 A continuation of Elementary Greek I. The class will survey the remainder of Greek grammar and begin to read graded passages of Greek prose. The aim is to prepare to read Plato and Homer next year. 20502 Intermediate/Advanced Greek: Homer* Moore Full Term TBA TBA TBA This is a reading course in ancient Greek. We shall read Homer‘s Iliad, books 1, 6, and 24 in Greek, and the rest in English translation. The aim is to learn to read Greek better, and to come to know closely and directly some of the best poetry the world can offer. The meeting time and place will be determined in a scheduling meeting at noon on Wednesday, February 2, in PME 219. 20503 Greek and Roman Drama* Moore Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 PME 219 A study of tragedy and comedy among the ancients—their origins, development, their forms and natures, and their influences upon subsequent dramatic literature. Readings will include Aristotle‘s Poetics, 15 tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, 3 comedies of Aristohphanes, 3 Roman comedies by Plautus and Terence, and a tragedy by Seneca. Several modern plays, and readings on the ancient theatre and on criticism of the plays will also be assigned. The course will be conducted as a seminar emphasizing informed discussion of the plays. Students will each give 2 oral reports, write a critical essay and final exam, and participate in an informal scene presentation. Limited to 18. 20023 Elementary Latin II Rohrbacher Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 CHL 214 Elementary Latin II is a continuation of Elementary Latin I, which is its prerequisite. Completion of the second half of Wheelock’s Latin Grammar will prepare the student for advanced work in Latin. Please see instructor if you are uncertain about placement. 20504 Advanced Latin: Catullus, Poems* Rohrbacher Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 PME 213 Gaius Valerius Catullus (85/84—65/64) is the foremost representative of the late republican ―neoteric‖ or ―New Poetry‖ movement. His poems range in tone from obscene and abusive to sensual, solemn, and despairing. Catullus has long been popular for the freshness and, at times, the rawness of his poetry. We will read most of the poems, including those often thought injurious to the morals of undergraduates. Prerequisite: Elementary Latin I and II at New College, or the equivalent. Please see instructor if you are uncertain about placement. Day Time Classroom *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 1 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20505 Roman Civilization* Rohrbacher Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 LBR 250 A survey of the ancient Romans from the foundation of Rome in the eighth century BCE, through the Roman domination of the Mediterranean world after the second century BCE, to the collapse of Roman political authority in western Europe in the fifth and sixth centuries CE. Roman ideas of literature, government, philosophy, religion, humor, and love will be explored primarily through the close reading of primary sources. Texts will include comedies of Plautus, the poetry of Catullus, the oratory of Cicero, the Aeneid of Vergil, excerpts from the histories of Livy and Tacitus, the biographies of Suetonius, the Satires of Juvenal, and Augustine‘s Confessions. No prerequisites, no class size limit. Two papers, midterm, final. Languages 20026 Beginning French II Van Tuyl Lecture M,W,F 10:00-10:50 CHL 221 Lab M 6:00-7:20 CHL 221 This continuing course is designed for students who have successfully completed Beginning French I at New College. Using the multimedia French in Action program, this immersion course focuses on the use of grammatically and idiomatically correct French. Required work for the course includes weekly quizzes, frequent dialogues, and a comprehensive final exam. Attendance, active participation, and individual study in the Language Lab are required. Three 50-minute classes per week plus one 90-minute lab session. Class is conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning French I. 20506 L’Amour interdit Van Tuyl See description under Literature Full Term Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 CFA 211 20507 Representation of Power/Power of Representation in the Classical Age Adrien Full Term T, F Additional Discussion TBA See description under Literature 20027 Intermediate French II* Adrien 2:00-3:20 CHL 221 Lecture M, W, F 11:00-11:50 CHL 221 Lab T 3:30-4:50 CHL 221 A continuation of Intermediate French I. This course builds on the grammar and vocabulary acquired in previous semesters and develops students' ability to think and express themselves in French. There is an increased emphasis on the interpretations of literary and cultural texts. There are regular tests and in-class exercises, as well as a comprehensive final exam. Compositions are longer and more analytical than in the previous semester. Class meets for three 50-minute sessions plus one 90-minute lab per week. Attendance and active participation are required. Prerequisite: Intermediate French I. 20028 Elementary German II Sutherland Full Term M, W, F This course is the continuation of the first-year introduction to German language. Prerequisite: Elementary German I or demonstration of sufficient German language skills. 20029 Intermediate German II* Cuomo Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 LBR 156 During the first module, students will work on improving their writing as well as aural/oral skills. Compositions and the preparation of communicative activities will be assigned regularly. An essential part of this course is dedicated to structured conversation, oral presentations, and the discussion of selected texts, films, and recorded material. In connection with these activities students will be doing exercises involving idiomatic expressions, advanced grammar and stylistics. During the second module, the focus will be on literary works of appropriate difficulty for this level. Prerequisite: Intermediate German I or demonstration of sufficient knowledge of German. 20509 From Caligari to Run Lola Run: A Cultural History of German Cinema* Cuomo Full Term M, R See description under Literature 20-25 students LBR 156 Full Term 10:00-10:50 LBR 156 2:00-3:20 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 2 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description th Term th Day Time Classroom 20510 Women and Seduction in 18 - and 19 -Century German Drama* Sutherland Full Term T, F See description under Literature 20511 Intermediate Russian II* Schatz Full Term A continuation of the Fall Semester offering. 20512 Russian Realism: Five Masterpieces* Schatz Full Term See description under Literature 12:30-1:50 CHL 214 M, W, F 10:00-10:50 PME 219 T, F 2:00-3:20 PME 219 20031 Elementary Spanish II Staff Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 LBR 250 A continuation of Elementary Spanish I. The main goals of this course are to acquire good knowledge of basic Spanish Grammar (simple sentence structure, simple tenses in the Indicative, introduction to the Subjunctive), to build Vocabulary, and to develop Oral/Aural skills. Required work for the course includes preparation of short dialogues/skits for in-class work, weekly quizzes, take-home grammar exercises, short reading/writing assignments, and three major exams. Three 50-minutes classes and additional 2 hours of language laboratory per week. Attendance and active participation in class exercises are required. Students are expected to prepare all assignments carefully. Quality and timeliness of completed work, significant progress in language skills, and evidence of mastery of basic Spanish grammar will be the basis for the evaluation of a student's performance. Students, who have not completed Elementary Spanish I at New College and plan to take this class, must contact Professor Portugal early during the second module of Fall Semester 2004. 20600 Elementary Spanish II Staff Full Term M, W, F Same description as 20031. This is a second section of Elementary Spanish II 11:00-11:50 LBR 250 20032 Spanish Composition and Conversation* Portugal Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 LBR 250 The course has been designed to improve accuracy of oral and written expression, and to further develop reading and aural comprehension skills. We will do a systematic review of Spanish grammar. We will use readings on a variety of topics as a basis for oral and written work. Students are expected to participate actively in general class discussion, and will be responsible for class presentations and special activities. The course has a demanding writing component; students are expected to prepare all written assignments carefully and present them on time. Re-writing essays and peer-editing are important components of this class and therefore students should be willing to work in groups outside class meeting times. Prerequisite: Either (a) satisfactory completion of Intermediate Spanish at New College; or (b) the equivalent of 3 semesters college-level work done in another institution. Students need to contact the instructor as early as possible for assessment of proficiency. No student will be admitted without fulfillment of this requirement. 20513 Advanced Spanish: Storytellers Portugal Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 LBR 250 We will focus on three main authors, Juan Rulfo (México), Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia), and Tomás Rivera (Texas). We will read Rulfo‘s collection of short stories ―El llano en llamas‖; we will pay special attention to García Márquez‘s earlier collections, ―Los funerals de la Mamá Grande‖ and ―La incredible y triste historia de la cándida Eréndira y su abuela desalmada‖; and to Rivera‘s short novel …y no se lo tragó la tierra. We will look into the representation of marginal spaces (the hinterland, the border) and precarious communities (the isolated small town, migratory farmworkers) and we will pay special attention to the role of myth, ritual, and storytelling in those universes. The reading list will include pieces by other authors and we will also show a selection of Latin American films. All readings, writing and discussion will be in Spanish. Active participation in class (includes short, individual, in-class presentations), and satisfactory completion of all written assignments will be the base for evaluation. Short written assignments in a variety of formats throughout the semester and a final essay/project will be required. Open to students who have completed Lecturas Hispánicas or Advanced Spanish at New College. All others need permission of the instructor. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 3 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Literature 20514 African American Literature* Dimino Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 CFA 211 In this course we will explore a key question in contemporary literary study: in the words of critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr., "what importance does 'race' have as a meaningful category in the study of literature . . .?" One major focus will be the concept of "signifying"—how do works of African American literature respond to each other, how do African American authors establish a critical relation to non-African American authors? When we examine the signifying of such writers as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, W. E. B. Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson, and Octavia Butler, how do we conceive of an African American literary tradition? Our reading will also include works from the Harlem Renaissance, the period of Realism, Naturalism, and Modernism, and the Black Arts movement; the last section of the course, "Conjuring," will deal with such women writers as Alice Walker, Gloria Naylor, Toni Morrison, and Maya Angelou. Students will write two eight-to-ten-page papers and will be expected to participate actively in class discussions. This course is most appropriate for students who have taken at least one college course on American literature; enrollment will be limited. 20515 Faulkner and Intertextuality Dimino Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 CHL 215 William Faulkner is widely considered the greatest twentieth-century American novelist, and our course reading will be selected from his best works: The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Sanctuary, Light in August, Absalom, Absalom!, The Hamlet, and Go Down, Moses. When we examine the meaning of his novels, however, it is crucial to consider the ways in which literary texts are, in Graham Allen‘s words, ―built from systems, codes, and traditions established by previous works of literature,‖ other art forms, and culture in general. This important critical and theoretical concept is known as intertextuality. This course will explore intertextuality both by considering Faulkner's own body of work as an "intertext" and by putting Faulkner side by side with several contemporary African American writers whose novels change the way we read Faulkner: Toni Morrison, David Bradley, and Suzan-Lori Parks. We will discuss such issues as narrative experimentation, reader response, literary environmentalism, the depiction of race and gender, and the importance of cultural boundaries and cultural conflict. To anchor our work we will read selections from Allen‘s study of intertextuality. 20507 Representation of Power/Power of Representation in the Classical Age Adrien Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 CHL 221 Additional Discussion TBA th This course examines the relationship between French 17 Century Neo-Classical representations of power — namely the portrayal of absolute power and divine rights in the person of the Sun-King, Louis XIV — and aesthetic categories. First and foremost, the course will seek to examine and understand the representation of power and the power of representation in the Classical Age on the basis of the prevalent theoretical models of the time; to further understand the aesthetic categories of the th 17 Century categories — as well as their social and political implications — the examination will include the study of textual and artistic representations in the following genres: drama (tragedy and comedy), short stories (fairy tales [contes], fables, the dialogues of the dead [dialogues des morts], moral maxims and reflections [maximes], characters or the manners of the age [caractères]), novel (historical/adventure/fantasy/didactic fiction) and paintings. The main focus will be on the following authors: Boileau, Corneille, Fénelon, Le Brun, La Bruyère, La Fontaine, La Rochefoucauld, Molière, Pascal, Pélisson, Perrault and Poussin. Readings will be available in both French and English. The class will meet twice a week (T-F 2:00-3:20) for discussion in English. There will be separate meetings (time TBA) for students working in French and English. No knowledge of French is required. Students who have satisfactorily completed Advanced French may enroll in the French section of the course; others may enroll in the English section. Students are expected to participate in discussions, write short papers and give oral presentations on assigned topics. 20036 Advanced Acting Eginton Module 1 T 7:00-10:00 CFA 211 Through a series of concentrated exercises and scene study, students will learn to broaden the Meisner/Stanislavski-based foundation for acting work taught in the Introduction to Acting course. Enrollment will be limited to a number between 12 and 16. However, anyone interested should definitely seek enrollment: if you seek to enroll and are turned away, you are given preference if you again seek to enroll the next time the course is offered. Interested students must attend the first meeting of the course on Tuesday evening the first week of classes. Please prepare a one-minute monologue for the first class. The course will be held Tuesday evenings 7:00-10:00 p.m. in CFA 211. Day Time Classroom *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 4 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20516 Introduction to Directing Eginton Module 2 T 7:00-10:00 CFA 211 Tools for students directing other students in contemporary realism: how to analyze a play's spine, how to break down and rehearse a scene in beats, blocking traditional and untraditional, ways of directing actors so that they deliver what the play needs, and, if time allows, some work on heightened style. Limited to 12. Students MUST be able to recruit actors for rehearsal outside of class meeting. Text will be handouts. For first meeting of class bring an opening scene from a play you would like to direct. 20518 Creative Writing Course #1 Staff Full Term A course will be offered pending faculty appointment. 20519 Creative Writing Course #2 Staff Full Term A course will be offered pending faculty appointment. TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 20509 From Caligari to Run Lola Run: A Cultural History of German Cinema* 20-25 students Cuomo Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 LBR 156 th This consideration of seminal films from Germany‘s tumultuous 20 -Century will cover works from the silent era to the present. After addressing the Weimar- and Third Reich periods with the help of such works as Wiene‘s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Murnau‘s Nosferatu and The Last Laugh, Lang‘s Metropolis and M, Pabst‘s Joyless Street and Pandora’s Box, Sternberg‘s Blue Angel, Sagan‘s Mädchen in Uniform, Riefenstahl‘s Blue Light and Triumph of the Will, and Harlan‘s Jud Süss and Kolberg, we will proceed to such postwar films such as Staude‘s The Murderers among Us before discussing Young German film and Fassbinder‘s The Marriage of Maria Braun, Schlöndorff‘s The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum, Herzog‘s Kaspar Hauser and Strozsek, Wenders‘ The American Friend and Wings of Desire, Sanders-Brahms‘ Germany, Pale Mother, Brückner‘s Hunger Years), and others (e.g. Dörrie‘s Men and Twyker‘s Run, Lola Run). Students are required to attend all discussion sessions, contribute to the web board, prepare in-class presentations on the works, and to write analyses. 20510 Women and Seduction in 18 - and 19 -Century German Drama* Sutherland Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 CHL 214 In this course we will read a variety of eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century German bourgeois tragedies, in which topics, such as the role of women, the father-daughter relationship, and bourgeois honor will be discussed. Particular social issues of the time such as rules of social class, marriage, seduction, female virtue and vice and infanticide will also be covered. Texts will include: G.E. Lessing's "Miss Sara Sampson," J. M. R. Lenz‘ "The Soldiers" and "The Tutor," H. L. Wagner's "The Childmurderess," and F. Schiller's "Intrigue and Love," Friedrich Hebbel‘s ―Maria Magdalena,‖ Arno Holz and Johannes Schlaf, ―Family Selicke,‖ and Arthur Schnitzler, ―The Round Dance.‖ 20520 Contemporary Poetry and the Question of Identity* Lee Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 LBR 152 As an introduction to literary study, this course examines the benefits and limitations of characterizing poets through references to racial, sexual, gender, and geographic identity. Focusing on the work of Audre Lorde, James Merrill, Frank O‘Hara, Sylvia Plath, and Derek Walcott, we‘ll work through complex and ambivalent social identifications that often seem ―divided to the vein.‖ With the help of a small number of critical essays, we‘ll take care to emphasize the differences between lived and poetic identities, asking ourselves whether the pleasures, difficulties, and disruptions of poetic language begin to suggest their own strategies for imagining the self in relation to the social world. Written work for this course consists of two seven-page essays and three two-page response papers. Open to all interested students; enrollment may be limited. 20521 Lyrics of Industrialization Lee Full Term W 12:30-3:20 LBR 154 A course focused on nineteenth-century British and American poetry, and in particular on the effects of urbanization and industrialization on the poetic imaginary. With the help from literary-historical concepts such as Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Regionalism, and the Victorian, we‘ll consider shifts in poetic theory and form in relation to changes in the British and American landscape—and in relation to struggles over the shape and scope of modern democracy. Among the British poets we‘ll consider are Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Keats, Shelley, and Christina Rossetti; American poets will include Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, and Dunbar. Though we‘ll make use of critical and historical readings, we‘ll spend most our class time working through the historical conflicts, liberations, and visions of self embedded in nineteenthcentury lyric forms. Written work for this course consists of two four-page essays, a longer final essay, and three one-page responses. Open to students with an approved area of concentration in literature; other students by permission of the instructor. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 5 th th Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20506 L’Amour interdit Van Tuyl Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 CFA 211 Adultery, incest, homosexuality—what constitutes forbidden love, and how have notions of transgression evolved in the past millennium? Focusing on the theme of l’amour interdit, this course examines works of prose, drama, and film from the Middle Ages through the end of the twentieth century. This introductory literature course is conducted entirely in French. It is open to students who have successfully completed Advanced French or the equivalent. 20512 Russian Realism: Five Masterpieces* Schatz Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 PME 219 This lecture/ discussion course will focus on the emergence and eventual dominance of the Realist novel in the nineteenth century. We will begin with N. V. Gogol‘s Dead Souls (1842) as a direct precursor to the rise of Realist long forms, and proceed chronologically through the century, keeping always in mind the tenets of canonical Realism and the extent to which texts exhibit or flout those norms. We will examine in detail I. A. Goncharov‘s, Oblomov (1859), I. S. Turgenev‘s, Fathers and Sons (1862), F. M. Dostoevsky‘s, Crime and Punishment (1866), and L. N. Tolstoy‘s, Anna Karenina (1873-76). This course is open to all interested students, but enrollment will be limited to approximately 20. Active participation in class discussion will be expected, and two in-class presentations and one analytical essay will be required. 20522 Critical Theory in the US: An Introduction Wallace Full Term T, F 3:30-4:50 CHL 215 This course examines the dominant strains of critical theory pertinent to literary study in the US and their critiques. Students will have an opportunity to become familiar with the range of critical theory from Classical and New Criticism through deconstruction and post-structuralism up to current cultural, historical, and postcolonial approaches. In addition to reading each theorist closely for his/her argument, we will investigate the assumptions and philosophical presuppositions built into each theoretical approach. For example, why does New Criticism work so well with poetry and less well with prose fiction? What are the implications of focusing on close textual analysis rather than historical or social context? We will note the ways in which new theoretical approaches are often born from the old, either in imitation or in contention. While this course is primarily concerned with the implications of critical theory for literary study, we will read several key theorists whose work is most clearly aligned with other disciplines including Sigmund Freud, Jacques Derrida, Laura Mulvey, Michel Foucault, and Donna Haraway. In addition to theoretical texts, we will read four short literary texts and try out some of the approaches we have studied. Further, some of the theoretical texts themselves put the division between ‗literature‘ and ‗theory‘ into question. An underlying concern of the course will be thinking about what is the proper work of theory, and what is the relation of critical theoretical discourse to literary analysis. Students are expected to write two short (7-page) papers and 4-5 short 2-page response papers, to give one in-class presentation on a theoretical article of their choice, and to participate actively in discussion. Students whose concentration is outside of literature but have other reasons for an interest in critical theory are welcomed, although preference may be given to students for whom this course fulfills a requirement in their AOC. 20517 The Canon of British Literature* Wallace Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 CHL 224 This course is a standard survey of the British "Canon," those works that have been for some time considered essential reading for well-educated English majors. While some counter-canonical texts may be included, and some discussion of the processes of canonization or exclusion from canonicity will be expected, most of the works we will read are and have been considered significant for hundreds of years. Readings will be primarily in poetry and drama, with some supplemental works of prose included, beginning with Beowulf and coming forward just to the mid-19th century (Tennyson, Rossetti, the Brownings, etc.). Directed to beginning students of literature, our focus will be on gaining familiarity with the literature and with literary historical movements through some lecture, reading together, discussing, and surveying the literature and its historical contexts. Written work will likely include a midterm exam and a final exam with short essay questions, and an author-report, but may not include conventional papers. Students may be asked to give presentations and facilitate discussions as well. (It is likely that this course will become a 2-semester course in the future, and will be offered more regularly in that format.) This class is open to beginning students of literature and potential majors. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 6 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Music 20523 New College Chorus Bray Meets Full Term for Mod 2 Credit T 7:00-8:20 pm Sainer Auditorium The New College Chorus will provide students with an opportunity to sing in an ensemble under the leadership of Virginia Bray. For more information you may contact her by e-mail: virginiabray@verizon.net or by phone 941-351-3565. Repertory to be studied will be determined at a later date. No prerequisites. Students who participate throughout the semester may earn a module of credit (M2). 20601 Piano Instruction II Bray Keyboard skills for majors. 20602 Electronic Music Staff See course addendum. Day Time Classroom Full Term Independent Study CFA Practice Rooms Full Term TBA TBA TBA 20524 Representing Musical Culture* Clark Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 CFA 212 This course introduces students to an ethnomusicological approach to music centered around documentary films and videos. We will explore ethnographic as well as fictional films that focus on a wide range of musical cultures, including displaced Afghan musicians in Pakistan, West African Drummers, the San of the Kalahari, Cajun, Creole, and urban inhabitants of Louisiana, and opera in Paris and New York. These films will be supplemented by articles and written ethnographies as well as exercises introducing the student to the process of transcription (representing music through writing), the open-ended interview, and participant observation in public spaces where music plays a role. Frequent short writing assignments including responses to readings and analysis projects will be required as well as a final analysis project focusing on one film. No prerequisites. 20049 Music Theory II* Miles Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 CFA 212 Aural Skills T, R 6:00-7:00pm CFA 212 Building on the foundation established in Music Theory I, topics to be covered this term include: the formal implications of equal temperament and chromatic tonal harmony. Daily assignments will include work in analysis and composition. In addition to attending lecture sessions, students will be required to participate in two aural skills sessions each week. Prerequisite: Music Theory I or its equivalent. 20525 Classical and Early Romantic Music Miles Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 CFA 212 This course offers an introduction to European music from the middle of the eighteenth century until approximately 1840. In the first module we focus on the emergence of the so-called ―classical synthesis‖ in the music Haydn, Mozart, and early Beethoven, with particular emphasis on these composers‘ variegated approaches to the sonata principle. Beethoven‘s middleperiod symphonies are the prime focus of the second module, which set the stage of the study of symphonies by Schubert and Schumann. The module concludes with the study of music that negated key aspects of Romantic aesthetics: Beethoven‘s late piano sonatas and string quartets, Schubert‘s song cycles, and Chopin‘s works for piano. While most class sessions included musical analysis, we always try to connect the music to social and intellectual developments of the time. Philosophy 20526 Philosophy of Mind Edidin Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 HCL 7 What is it to have a mind, to be a thinking (perceiving, willing, doubting, fearing, hoping) thing? In this course we'll investigate this question in two different ways. First, we'll look at a traditional set of issues concerning the relation of mind and body: how is being a thinking thing related to being (or possessing?) an organism of a certain sort (in our case, one of the species H. sapiens)? We'll then turn to issues concerning the nature of our mental life and capacities themselves, particularly in light of the empirical study of mind in cognitive science. 20527 Philosophy of Science Edidin Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 HCL 7 What makes science science and distinguishes it from other pursuits? How does the evidence cited by scientists support the theoretical claims they make? Is there good reason to believe that those claims are true? In this course, we'll consider these and other philosophical questions about science. We'll begin with a fairly orthodox description of scientific method, and proceed to successively more radical accounts of science and scientific knowledge or "knowledge", including recent feminist accounts. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 7 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20528 Modern Philosophy* Langston Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 LBR 252 Building on the achievements of the Classical and Medieval Periods, thinkers such as Leibniz, Kant, and Hegel laid the foundation for our contemporary world and its methods of thought and analysis. By focusing on the British Empiricists—Locke, Berkeley, and Hume—and the Continental Rationalists-Descartes, Leibniz, and Spinoza—we shall trace the thought of the Modern period and its synthesis in Kant's Critical Philosophy, and the Hegelian, Marxian, and Nietzschian reactions to that synthesis. 20529 Contemporary Ethical Theory Flakne Full Term W 12:30-3:20 CHL 215 What is the source of morality? It‘s function? How does it relate to beliefs and belief-formation? Does it require particular modes of argumentation? Does it continue to be viable in a scientific world? In a multicultural one? This seminar will examine major works by contemporary moral philosophers paying particular attention to questions of moral relativism vs. universalism. The seminar will conclude with a unit on the possible normative foundations of human rights discourses. Prerequisite: at least one course or the equivalent in value theory. 20530 Embodiment* Flakne Full Term TBA TBA TBA Cartesian dualism meant dividing the self between an essential mental substance and a secondary, extended body. The question then became, What is our [i.e. our "mind's"] relationship to our body? This way of posing the question seemed to miss crucial features of the experience of corporeality to our self-identity. This course will examine phenomenological, semiotic, and post-structural attempts to rethink the self-world relation by giving primacy to the body, perception, gesture, and movement. (This course is cross-listed with Gender Studies). Religion 20531 “Until Justice Rolls Down like Water”: Religion and the American Civil Rights Movement Hite Full Term W 12:30-3:20 CFA 212 This course will examine the role of religion in the American civil rights movement. What were the cultural, philosophical, theological, and institutional foundations of the black freedom struggle that emerged in the late 1950s? Within the major civil rights organizations (e.g. NAACP, SCLC, SNCC, CORE) what theological, generational, regional, and denominational differences and similarities existed? How did each protest groups‘ style reflect their religious foundation? How did the traditional African American Christian denominations react to the pace and direction of the struggle? How did traditional white Protestant denominations react? What role did Catholics, Jews and Muslims play? We will examine legal, theological, denominational, social, oral, and institutional history, in order to broaden our understanding of what religion is and its role in movements of social and political protest. Enrollment will be limited to 15 students. Preference will be given to more advanced students. 20532 Religion and Ethnicity in America Hite Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 CFA 211 This course will explore the relationship between religion and ethnicity in the context of American culture. Topics to be discussed include: 1. theoretical approaches to religion and ethnicity—specifically to what extent can one consider religion an ethnic experience? and, conversely, to what extent is ethnicity a religious experience? 2. What commonalties can be seen in ethno-religious groups that allow these groups the designation of "American"? And finally, how do race, class, and gender affect one's sense of ethnic and religious identity? Among the groups under consideration include: Iroquois, AfricanAmericans, Jews, WASPs, Roman Catholics, Muslims, and Asian Americans. Enrollment will be limited to 15 students. Preference will be given to more advanced students. 20533 Topics in Philosophy of Religion Langston Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 PME 219 This regularly scheduled course will feature two or three important problems that concern people working in philosophy of religion. For this semester we will, in the first module, look at the nature of the soul by examining theories of the soul offered by Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, and certain contemporary authors (Swinburne and Lynn Baker). In the second module, we will examine questions about free will and determinism. While our focus will be on the relationship between God's knowledge and human freedom, we will examine other forms of possible determinism. 20534 Jewish Scriptures* Marks Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 PME 219 This course will offer an overview of authoritative sources within early Judaism. The first half of the course will consider the Torah, Prophets and Writings that make up the Jewish Bible as it is known today. The second half will examine various interpretative traditions within the Greco-Roman world, only some of which will themselves become recognized as sacred texts. Students will read allegorical works by Philo, historical writings by Josephus, pesher fragments found at the Dead Sea, and a sampling of Talmudic literature. Discussion will focus upon understanding these writings within the context of diverse early Jewish communities. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 8 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Humanities CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20535 Women and Religion* Marks Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 PME 219 Do the religious lives of women differ from those of men? And if so, in what ways? This course will consider some of the roles filled by women within Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam as well as within certain Goddess traditions. We will examine historical exclusions and inclusions, focusing especially on the insights provided by contemporary challenges and innovations. Theoretical models will help us to understand diverse beliefs and practices and to evaluate the usefulness of various definitions of ―religion.‖ 20536 Daoism, Chan, Zen* Newman Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 HCL 7 Daoism is the indigenous Chinese religion that emphasizes a spontaneous, intuitive approach to the dao (the "Way") that lies beneath being and non-being. Buddhist ideas and meditation techniques imported from India interacted with Daoism, giving rise to the Chinese Chan school of Mahayana Buddhism. Chan was in turn transmitted to Japan, where it is known as Zen. We will examine the history, theory, and practice of these three traditions, and their impact on Chinese and Japanese philosophy, literature, and art. Some background in Asian religions, especially Buddhism, would be useful, but it is not a prerequisite. 20592 Asian Religions in America* Newman Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 PME 213 Asian religions have been practiced in America for more than a century; in recent years they have been adopted by increasing numbers of non-Asian Americans. This course examines Asian religions in America, with a focus on Buddhism. We will begin with an historical overview of the transmission of Asian religions to the United States, and then study the characteristics of specific religious traditions as they are currently practiced by immigrant communities and non-Asian converts. This course is designed for students having some basic knowledge of Buddhism and Hinduism. Visual Arts 20059 Sculpture I* Freedland Full Term M, R 12:30-2:30 CFA 111 An introduction to the visual language of three-dimensional art. The class focuses on the development of sculptural fabrication skills, ideas and formal aesthetics. Projects include both historical and contemporary approaches. No prerequisites. Class size limited to 15. 20537 Woodworking Processes in Sculpture Freedland Full Term M, R 3:30-5:30 CFA 111 An in depth exploration of concepts and issues relating to the production of wood and wood based sculptural forms. The class explores the expressive and conceptual properties of wood by examining structural properties and fabrication techniques. Processes will include carving, joinery, as well as mixed media fabrication. Prerequisites: Sculpture I. Class size limited to 14. 20538 Drawing I* Anderson Full Term T, F 12:30-2:30 CFA 505 Drawing I is a foundations studio course intended to familiarize students with a survey of drawing media, techniques, concepts, and artists. Through descriptive, process, narrative and conceptually driven assignments students will develop technical proficiency while constructing a personalized drawing vocabulary. Readings as well as discussions will supplement in-class studio practice. Students will also be expected to engage in outside research resulting in both written papers and completed drawing projects. Students are expected to purchase their own materials. Class size limited to 15. 20539 Intermediate/Advanced Painting Anderson Full Term T, F 3:30-5:30 CFA 509 This course is intended to enhance the student‘s engagement with oil painting materials and techniques while broadening awareness of contemporary and historical issues relevant to the medium. Over the course of the semester, students will engage in thematic explorations resulting in a developed body of work. Homework, reading assignments, and research will be required. Painting 1, an equivalent introductory college level painting course, or consent from instructor is required. Students are expected to purchase their own materials. Class size limited to 15. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 9 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Biology 20063 Organismic Biology Lecture Beulig Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 LBR 154 An advanced course considering the biology of chordates. The origin and evolution of the protochordate phyla will be discussed as well as the phylogeny of the vertebrates. Principles of systematics will be applied to the study of the evolution of each vertebrate class. The anatomy, physiology, development, ecology and behavioral adaptations representing the diversity within each will be analyzed. Enrollment limited to 30 students. 20064 Organismic Biology Laboratory Beulig Full Term M, R 2:00-4:50 HNS 117 The morphological and functional analysis of chordate adaptations. Protochordate feeding ecology will be experimentally analyzed. Variations on the basic vertebrate plan will be studied as represented in select members of each class of vertebrates. Character states will be determined by means of dissection and histological techniques. Functional properties of selected organ systems will be analyzed with electro physiological techniques. Laboratory fee required. Limited to 16 students. 20065 Coral Reef Ecology Beulig Module 1 T, F 12:30-1:50 LBR 154 This course is a survey of the principles and concepts of ecology as applied to the study of coral reef ecosystems. Unique features of coral reefs will be considered as well as features in common with other ecosystems. The role of coral reefs in global ecology will be investigated and examples of reefs in the major reef provinces will be studied, with some emphasis on the Caribbean. Theoretical issues in ecology will be considered in light of impacts on reef dynamics of anthropogenic and natural factors. This course will provide the background for a field course offered in Panama. Enrollment limited to 30 students 20540 Cellular Biology Lecture Clore Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 LBR 152 This course will focus on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics will include bioenergetics, the structure and function of membranes, organelles and the cytoskeleton, cellular metabolism macromolecular transport and cellular organization, the cell cycle, cell signaling, and the extracellular matrix. The cellular bases of diseases and of extracellular signal perception will be emphasized. Student presentations will be required. Prerequisites: College level introductory biology or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 30 students. 20541 Cell Biology Laboratory Clore Full Term R 2:00-4:50 HNS 124 This laboratory course is designed to compliment the Cell Biology Lecture course. Students will develop laboratory technique and data analysis skills while learning several different approaches used to study cells. Some independent inquiry will be required. Such cell biological techniques as microscopy (various types), tissue preparation for microscopy, subcellular separation, protein and nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, and tissue culture will be emphasized. Co-requisite: Cell Biology Lecture. Enrollment limited to 14 students. Lab fee required. 20542 Vertebrate Neuroanatomy Lecture Demski Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 MBR 110 This course will survey the major functional-neuroanatomical pathways in the vertebrates using the human brain as a model. The pathways include central systems for vision, hearing, equilibrium, somatosensory, taste, smell, movement control, reproduction, feeding, aggression, punishment-reward, and endocrine autonomic control. The evolution of the systems will be considered I the context of studies based on older ―classical@ as well as more modern technology. Prerequisite: Completion of Neurobiology and Behavior of Marine Animals or equivalent background, e.g. completion of a neurobiology or physiological course or consent of instructor. 20543 Vertebrate Neuroanatomy Laboratory Demski Full Term M, R 2:00-4:50 MBR 113 This course will entail the study of functional mammalian neural pathways using both thick brain slices and sections on microscope slides. Human and sheep brain material will be studied. All major systems will be covered. Prerequisite: Completion of Vertebrate Neuroanatomy Lecture or consent of instructor. Limit 8 students. Highest priority will be given to students doing independent study or thesis research in neuroscience related disciplines. Lab fee required. Day Time Classroom *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 10 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20544 General Biology in a Cultural Context* Gilchrist Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 CHAE Why are different spices favored in various regions of the world? How is the study of soy sauce, dawadawa and sauerkraut integral to understanding fermentation? When did the ―rules@ of genetic inheritance become established? The study of biological processes at the cellular and subcellular levels can reveal some of the subtleties of living systems that shape how an organism interacts with its surroundings. Traditional topics such as cell structure, classical and molecular genetics, and cellular metabolism will be explored. We will examine biology as a way of knowing about life processes through using studies from different cultures. There will be an emphasis on group work and self-directed study. In-class experiments and observations, online discussion sessions, and digital portfolios will augment understanding of major concepts. This class is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the unity and diversity of living systems. Those interested in gender studies can focus projects in this area. We will use electronic portfolios so some familiarity with FrontPage is useful. Enrollment limited to 30. Lab fee required. 20545 Advanced Plant Ecology – Forest Canopies Lowman Full Term See Description under Environmental Studies Program SOS – Science Outreach for Students (Advanced Tutorial) Lowman Full Term See Description under Environmental Studies Program W 12:30-3:30 Caples CH TBA TBA TBA 20546 Insect-Plant Interactions McCord Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 HNS 108 This course was designed for the student who has some prior knowledge of insect behavior and/or plant evolution. Insects and plants have co-evolved to form unique relationships. Some relationships are mutually beneficial while others are destructive. Plants also attract insects to increase their own survival through pollination, seed dispersion or the consumption of insects as food. The history of these interactions, their geographic distribution, host plant selections, including feeding and oviposition will be studied. Students are expected to conduct library and web literature searches and to prepare 4 short reports (two of which will be in-class presentations) on specific insect-plant relationships during the course and to complete 2 take-home exams. Prerequisite: Into to Botany, Entomology, or similar course that must be approved by instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. 20072 Introduction to Entomology McCord Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 CHAE An introductory course designed for the beginning insect enthusiast who is interested in the uniqueness and/or the beauty of the world=s most abundant animal. Students will learn morphology, general physiology, behavior, habits, habitats, social interactions with man and other animals, sequestration by plants, and more. Students will also study insects in structural and agricultural ecosystems with an ecological focus. Students are expected to successfully complete quizzes, a mid-term, a final, give a 10 minute insect related in-class presentation, and to write a research report on an approved insect topic. Enrollment limited to 30 students. 20547 Introduction to Oceanography* Tiffany Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 LETRA We will examine physical, chemical, biological and geological phenomena of the oceans in this class, emphasizing events in the tropics. More than 85% of all Americans live within 50 miles of a coastline (including major lakes). Though mountain climbers aspire to climb Mt. Everest on land, many people walk the peaks of the highest mountain on Earth, Hawaii (33,476 feet high from base on the ocean floor to tallest rise above sea-level), every day without notice. Students in the course will be expected to participate in group projects and to engage in active learning. Some in-class experiments and field trips will enhance the lecture course. Science background is not required. Enrollment limited to 25. Chemistry 20548 General Chemistry Laboratory Scudder T, R, F Lecture 12:30-1:30 CHAE Lab 1:30-4:50 HNS 215 A rigorous laboratory course to complement General Chemistry. Development of laboratory technique, problem-solving skills, and quantitative data analysis will be stressed. Experimental work will include calorimetry, chemical equilibrium, acid-base titrations, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Corequisite: General Chemistry II. Full Term (3 Sections) *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 11 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20143 Chemistry and Society* Scudder Full Term M, W, F 9:00-9:50 HNS 108 In this course students learn concepts that form the foundation of knowledge common to all chemists, within the context of society and the environment. The one-semester course is designed for general interest students and is also recommended for natural sciences and premedical students who are shown to need additional background in chemistry prior to taking General Chemistry. It is particularly relevant for Environmental Studies students. In this course, no prior knowledge of chemistry is assumed. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reactivity, chemical equilibrium, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, fossil fuels, acid rain, global warming, and the ozone layer. 20549 General Chemistry II Sherman Full Term M, W, F 9:00-9:50 CHAE Problem Session R 5:00-5:50 CHAE A continuation of General Chemistry I. This two semester general chemistry sequence is intended for first-year students and designed for all science students interested in chemistry-related fields. Students are expected to complete General Chemistry 1 & 2 and Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 and their respective labs to satisfy the two years of chemistry required by many graduate and medical school programs. In this semester we will examine atomic theory, bonding theories, chemical kinetics, condensed phases, solutions, the representative elements, transition metal chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. General Chemistry I is prerequisite. 20550 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Sherman Full Term M 12:30-4:50 HNS 215 This laboratory course will provide experience and training in aspects of inorganic synthesis, reactivity, and spectroscopic characterization, especially of transition metal complexes. Required for a concentration in chemistry. Meets once a week. Corequisites: Inorganic Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemical Principles Laboratory or consent of instructor. Lab fee required. 20080 Biochemistry I, Protein Structure and Function Walstrom Full Term T, R 10:30 – 11:50 HNS 108 This course will be an in-depth study of protein and nucleic acid structure, function, and regulation. The focus of the class will be on molecular mechanisms of protein function. Mechanisms of human diseases will also be discussed. The last three weeks of the course will include advanced topics chosen by the students themselves. Prerequisite: Chemical Principles, Organic II 20076 Physical Chemistry Laboratory Walstrom 2:00-4:30 HNS 211 Other times TBA Students will perform a variety of physical chemistry measurements and learn about methods of chemical analysis. The emphasis of the course will be on modern instrumental methods. In fact, the old Instrumental Methods course will be incorporated into this lab course and into Inorganic Lab. For example, students will be exposed to spectroscopy, surface tensiometry, spectrofluorimetry, and lab automation. Note that some experiments will be performed during Fall 2004 in conjunction with Physical Chemistry I lecture. Prerequisite: Physical Chemistry I. Lab fee required. Computer Science 20551 Turing Machines Henckell Module 1 M, R 2:00-3:20 HNS 106 This course is the continuation of ―Regular Languages@ and ―Context Free Languages@ and finishes the three-module ―Theory of Computation@ sequence. We will discuss Turing machines (a mathematical model for any kind of computer) and the limits of what computers can do; i.e. we will study both theoretical limits on computation (non-computable functions) and practical limits (time requirements for computations, both deterministic and non-deterministic ones). While this course should be taken by everyone that is interested in computation and its limits, and much has been made of the philosophical implications of the results of this course, it is essentially a mathematics course, and a certain familiarity with mathematical tools (functions, sets, logic, and proof techniques) is required. 20553 Discrete Math * Henckell See description under Mathematics. Full Term T Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 HNS 106 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 12 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Mathematics 20553 Discrete Math* Henckell Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 HNS 106 Discrete Math is a collection of tools needed by mathematicians, computer scientists, economists, and anybody applying math to model and solve real world problems. All the tools pertain to finite objects, and use finite methods in the solution - Calculus is not required! The approach taken in this course is primarily mathematical, although many algorithms and techniques with a wide range of applications will be discussed. We will focus on disciplined thinking and symbolic computation, learn to appreciate well know proofs, and practice to discover and formulate our own. The topics covered will include logic, elementary set theory, algorithms, graph theory, trees, combinatorics and elementary probability, and some algebra and theory of computation. This is an introductory course and there are not prerequisites other than the ability to think in a disciplined way and to enjoy math. 20551 Turing Machines Henckell See description under Computer Science Day Time Classroom Module 1 M, R 2:00-3:20 HNS 106 20598 Puzzles, Proofs, and Paradoxes Henckell Module 2 M, R 2:00-3:20 HNS 106 This course focuses on creativity and playfulness in Mathematics and Logic. We will approach it from two angles: First, a look at some of the high points of mathematical history, and the people that created them: discoveries and proofs that changed our understanding of Mathematics. We will discuss the infinity of the prime numbers (Euclid), the irrationality of the square root of 2 (Pythagoras), the liar‘s paradox and related paradoxes (Zeno), the emergence of a new understanding of infinity (Galileo, Cantor), probability and gambling (Pascal), and limitations on the modern program of axiomatic mathematics (Russell, Goedel). Secondly, students will practice to make up new definitions, ask new questions, and discover proofs of their own by looking at a variety of puzzles and games. The puzzles will be grouped in the areas of logic (land of knights and knaves, where everybody either tells the truth or lies ALL THE TIME!), tiling a chessboard with dominoes and other shapes of tiles, mathematical games like NIM (trying to be the last person to remove a bean from several piles of beans), and physical puzzles and paradoxes. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Discrete Math is desirable, but not required. Enjoyment of solving puzzles and thinking logically is a ―must‖..! 20087 Calculus II McDonald Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 CHAE Required Workshop W 1:00-3:00 CHAE This course takes up where Calculus I leaves off. The topics covered include integration techniques, sequences, series, Taylor series, complex numbers. Linear differential equations, areas and volumes. This course is recommended for students pursuing interests in the physical sciences, applied mathematics and economics. Prerequisite: Calculus I and instructor=s permission. 20554 Probability* McDonald Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 HNS 106 The subject of the course is probability. The course will consist of two parts. In the first part, we will begin by studying discrete spaces and simple games of chance. We will introduce and study the basic notions of probability including random variables, distribution, expectation, and variance. We will study continuous distributions as they relate to approximations of various discrete objects. In the second part of the course we will use our knowledge of simple games of chance to construct discrete models of simple physical systems. There models and the ideas behind their construction have found applications in many different areas (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, etc.). Time permitting, we will study several such examples in detail. Prerequisite: Calculus 20089 Calculus With Theory II Mullins Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 PMA 213 This is a continuation of Calculus I with Theory. This course will continue with techniques of integration, logarithms and exponential functions, infinite sequences and sums and power series. If time remains the course will touch on Fourier series. 20555 Complex Analysis Mullins Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 PMA 213 Complex numbers were introduced in the study of the roots of polynomial equations and have found applications in nearly every branch of modern mathematics. This course will develop the notion of a function of a complex variable and the corresponding calculus. The theorems and applications to be discussed are some of the most beautiful results of modern mathematics. Topics for the course include analytic functions, complex integration and the Cauchy integral formula, series representations, residues and conformal mappings. Prerequisites: Calculus III or consent of instructor. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 13 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20556 Abstract Algebra II Poimenidou Full Term M, W, F 9:00-9:50 HNS 106 In the second term of the ―algebra@ sequence we begin by studying more advanced topics in group theory including group actions, the use of group theory in counting, symmetry groups and the Sylow Theorems. We continue with the study of factorization domains, polynomial rings and field extension and conclude with the beautiful and powerful ―Galois Theory@, which determines what polynomials are solvable by radicals. Early in the semester, students will have the opportunity to participate in the ―Abstract Algebra Retreat@, a weekend off-campus student math conference where students will present talks on applications of Abstract Algebra in a variety of fields. Prerequisites: Abstract Algebra I and Linear Algebra. 20557 Advanced Linear Algebra Poimenidou Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 HNS 106 Linear algebra is a critical mathematical tool in all of the sciences. Therefore, an in-depth knowledge of linear algebra is useful not only to mathematicians, but also to any scientist using mathematics. Topics that will be covered are matrix decompositions and Jordan canonical form with applications to systems of differential equations, bilinear and quadratic forms, integer valued matrices, and applications to abelian groups. If time permits, we will also discuss Hilbert spaces. Prerequisites: Linear Algebra or approval of the instructor. 20091 Mathematics Seminar II Mathematics Faculty Full Term M 6:00-7:00 p.m. HNS 106 Math Seminar has been a traditional forum for students interested in mathematics. The purpose of this seminar is to cover many interesting or advanced topics in mathematics that cannot be titled under one subject. Students enrolled in this seminar are expected to present several lectures prepared under supervision of the math faculty. Lectures are open to anyone. Offered once a week in evening. Physics 20558 Quantum Mechanics Colladay Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 HNS 108 Quantum Mechanics follows Modern Physics in the development of the theoretical framework that radically changed classical physics at the turn of the century. This theory was motivated by numerous conflicts between classical concepts and experimental results in atomic systems. Quantum mechanics has numerous ramifications for both chemistry and physics where small-scale physical systems are relevant. The class will focus on techniques for solving Schrödinger=s wave equation in a variety of physical situations. The class will begin with several one-dimensional examples that exhibit the crucial properties inherent in all quantum systems. We will then see how quantum theory fits naturally into the framework of linear algebra where operators acting on a vector space of particle states replace classical observable quantities such as energy and momentum. Next, we will solve for the three-dimensional Hydrogen atom states, which serves as a model for more complex atomic and molecular quantum systems. Special topics will include Bell=s theorem on hidden variables and the EinsteinPodolsky-Rosen paradox regarding locality of wave function collapse. Recent experiments have been conducted that rule out any underlying deterministic local theory of nature and support the quantum mechanical picture. The course will be evaluated by in-class exams, weekly homework as well as class participation and attendance. Prerequisite: Modern Physics. 20095 Physics II Laboratory Colladay Full Term M or T 1:00-4:50 HNS 203 Physics II Laboratory continues Physics Laboratory I. The lab will feature the material being covered in the lecture course Physics II; basic electrostatics, DC and AC electronics, magnetic fields, optics, and basic spectroscopy. Many of the experiments will continue to use the computer interfacing developed in the first semester of the course. The course meets one afternoon per week and is evaluated using a combination of exams and weekly lab reports. Prerequisites: Physics I and Lab and co-enrollment in Physics II. Lab fee required. 20559 Modern Physics Laboratory Ruppeiner Full Term T 1:00-4:50 HNS 203 In this lab we will repeat some of the modern physics‘ classic experiments. Included will be photoelectric effect, the Millikan oil drop experiment, spectroscopy, the Michelson interfero-meter, diffraction grating, the measurement of e/m for electrons, electron diffraction, the Frank-Hertz experiment, and X-ray diffraction. In addition to experimental technique, we will emphasize the place of these experiments in the history of science. In the past, this course has drawn both physics majors and non-majors. The course will be evaluated on the basis of the completion of the experiments in the course, and the submission of a clear lab notebook. Prerequisites: Physics I and II. Lab fee required. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 14 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Natural Science CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20096 Physics II Ruppeiner Full Term M, W, F 11:00-11:50 This is the continuation of the introductory physics sequence. Topics this semester include the electric field of charges, Gauss‘ Law, work and energy, the electrostatic potential, capacitance, electric current, magnetic fields, law, Maxwell‘s equations, reflection and refraction, geometrical optics, and interference and diffraction. The evaluation are the same as in Physics I. Pre-requisite: Physics I. CHAE stationary Faraday‘s criteria of 20560 Optics Sendova Full Term M, W, F 10:00-10:50 HNS 108 Optics constitutes one of the most important areas of physics. Indeed, advances in Optics have led the way in a revolution in the communications and computer industries. The course starts with geometrical optics, including plane surfaces and prisms, spherical surfaces, lenses and mirrors. Then it proceeds with vibrations and waves, superposition of waves, interference of two beams of light, interference involving multiple reflections, Fraunhofer, and Fresnel diffraction. There will be a section discussing the electromagnetic nature of light, dispersion, polarization, reflection and double refraction. This course will consist of both lectures and labs. Criteria for evaluation: weekly homework and exams, including a final exam, and weekly lab reports. Prerequisites: Physics I and II and labs. Not required, but most helpful are Electricity and Magnetism and upper level mathematics such as Calculus III. 20561 Selected Physics Topics for the Life Sciences Sendova Full Term M,R 12:30-1:50 HNS 108 The course will attempt to make the relevance of advances in Physics to Biology and Medicine more obvious. The recent discoveries in physics and their wide applications to other fields mean that today biologist, doctors and biomedical scientists work with highly sophisticated apparatus and are compelled to be familiar with quite advanced physical concepts. Various topics like fluid properties and life on earth, physics of the human circulatory system, bioelectricity, physics of hearing, physics of vision, microscopy principles, fiber optics in medical diagnosis, lasers and photonics application in the medical field, radiation and nuclear medicine will be discussed. Criteria for evaluation: weekly homework, two exams, and class attendance. Co-requisites: Physics I and II. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 15 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Anthropology 20562 Human Origins and Evolution* Andrews Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 CHL 221 This course offers an introduction to biological anthropology, and will focus on human evolution, biology and behavior, as well as on studies of non-human primates. Special emphasis will be placed on evolutionary theory, primate evolution and behavior, human origins and paleoanthropology, human adaptability, variability, and survivability, and contemporary issues in the interplay between biology and culture. No prerequisites. Limited to 25. 20563 Andean Prehistory Andrews Full Term T, F 3:30-4:50 Anthro Lab A seminar focusing on the evolution of Andean Civilization from Paleo-Indian times to the Spanish Conquest, with special emphasis on the origins of food production, Chavin culture, the Early Intermediate kingdoms, and the late Chimu and Inca empires. Limited to ten, with permission of the instructor; background in archaeology preferred. 20564 Ancient North America Baram Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 Anthro Lab This course surveys the precolonial history of North America, using as its primary resource the archaeological record. As a survey, the major debates and the significant sites, primarily from the Eastern part of the continent, will be presented and discussed. Topics include the peopling of the Americas, the origins of agriculture and the rise of social complexity, consideration of the diversity of regional phenomena, and the impact of European contact and conquest. Special attention will be given to the archaeology of Florida. Recommended: prior coursework in anthropology 20565 Race and Ethnicity in Global Perspective Baram Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 Anthro Lab This course offers anthropological perspectives on human diversity in the world today. We will consider the historical development of the race concept, models for ethnic identity and ethnic interactions, and explanations for social relations around the globe. The major case studies in the course come from southern Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and East Asia. The implications of our understandings of race and ethnicity in conjuncture with the social impact of the divisions will be explored via ethnographic texts. Recommended: prior coursework in anthropology. 20566 The Universal Experience of Aging* Vesperi/Rosel Full Term T, F 10:30-11:50 LBR 154 This course will offer a cross-disciplinary approach to the universal experience of aging. A selection of topics such as kinship, work, mental health, and perceptions of physical well-being will be explored, using materials that illustrate a range of social and cultural responses. These topics will also be examined in the larger context of concepts of selfhood and individuality, the meaning of death, and historical changes in the wider society. Drawing on the background developed from this overview, students will then engage the contemporary debates on such issues as medical ethics, institutionalization, and intergenerational conflict. This course will be conducted as a seminar for first year students. 20567 History Of Anthropological Theory Vesperi Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 Anthro Lab This course is designed to provide an overview of Western theories about the nature of society and the significance of cultural difference. From the work of Greek social thinkers to the models proposed by contemporary anthropologists, students will explore how ideas about human nature and the relationship between the individual and society have developed within a context of larger historical, philosophical and political trends. Particular attention will be paid to the emergence and development of anthropology as a distinct academic and research discipline, from the mid-19th century to the present. This is a required course for students who are concentrating in anthropology. Prerequisite: course work in cultural anthropology. Enrollment will be limited to 20. Economics 20599 Economics of Labor Markets Lucas Full Term M 3:30-6:30 CHL 214 The role of labor in the economic system in both developed and developing countries. Division of labor, human capital theory, occupational job segregation, wage theory, relationship between work, family and household production, gender wage gap, unions. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microeconmics. Students are evaluated on: one in class exam (35%); take home final (35%); two small projects (30%). Exams consist of short answers, problems, multiple choice, short essay questions. Day Time Classroom *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 16 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20104 Intermediate Macroeconomics Coe Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 CHL 215 This upper-level course provides an in-depth study of the determinants of the level of output, prices, growth and unemployment in the U.S. economy. We begin by developing an advanced macromodel of the economy, paying particular attention to the role of fiscal and monetary policy in influencing macroeconomic performance, as well as the role of foreign trade and international money markets. We then explore the evolution of macroeconomic thought via an examination of past macroeconomic performance and policy. Particular attention is paid to the problems of unemployment and inflation as viewed from alternative theoretical perspectives. We conclude with a comparison of the current competing schools of macroeconomic thought as well as an examination of the major macroeconomic problems facing the economy today. Prerequisite: Introduction to Economic Analysis, Introductory Macroeconomics 20568 Mathematical Economics: Analytic Foundations and Advanced Survey Elliott Full Term W 12:30-3:20 VKC 110 This course is intended for economics concentrators (and others) who wish to learn the fundamental aspects of the advanced mathematics of modern economic analysis -- the mathematical methods that have become indispensable for a proper understanding of current economic literature. The underlying philosophy of the field of mathematical economics is that: "Mathematics is a language that facilitates the honest presentation of a theory by making the assumptions explicit and by making each step of the logical deduction clear" (A. Takayama). The mathematical techniques will include linear models and matrix algebra, multivariate differential calculus and optimization, discrete- and continuous-time analysis, nonlinear programming, and dynamic optimization. To the fullest extent possible, the mathematics will not be disconnected from the economics -- or as the authors of the text states: "To underscore the relevance of mathematics to economics, we let the analytical needs of economists motivate the study of the related mathematical techniques and then illustrate the latter with appropriate economic models immediately afterward" (A. Chiang & K. Wainwright). Many applications of these methods will be to familiar economic topics such as utility maximization, profit maximization, cost minimization, market equilibria, nationalincome and multiplier analysis, and optimal economic growth. This course is strongly recommended for those planning to pursue any graduate work involving economics. (Alternates with Economics of Strategic Choices.) Prerequisites: Introduction to Economic Analysis, Introductory Macroeconomics, and Basic Calculus or equivalent (e.g., Math Tools). Interested students are strongly advised to attend the mini class. Required Text: Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics by Alpha Chiang & Kevin Wainwright (McGraw-Hill, 2005, 4th edition). 20106 Mathematical Tools For Economists & Other Social Scientists Elliott Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 LBR 152 While this course is planned for first-year students with no background in calculus, others are welcome. The focus is on techniques and applications, and thus, more formal aspects (e.g., proofs) are omitted. My purpose is to equip students with the math tools most often encountered in basic economic analysis as well as in many other social science disciplines. Elementary rules of algebra and solving equations are reviewed during the first two weeks. Then, we concentrate on the most useful techniques from calculus. A brief introduction to dynamic (time) equations and matrix algebra occurs in the final two weeks. Applications are taken primarily from economics and business, but also from the other social science disciplines whenever possible (and from the natural sciences). Strongly recommended for those planning to take Intermediate Microeconomic Theory in the Fall. (Offered every Spring Term.) NO PREREQUISITES. However, to maintain a facilitative environment, the class size must be limited. Attending the first class day is mandatory. Interested students are strongly advised to attend the mini class in order to assure their interest and to complete the student information form, which will be used to make any necessary selections. Required text: Calculus: An Applied Approach by Ron Larson & Bruce H. Edwards (Houghton Mifflin, 2003, 6th edition). Recommended text: Student Solutions Guide by Bruce H. Edwards (Houghton Mifflin, 2003, 6th edition). 20588 Introduction to Statistics* Pracht Full Term M, W 10:30-11:50 HCL4 This course will introduce students to applied statistics in the social sciences. Statistical topics will include frequency distributions, percentiles, central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, inferences about means, analysis of variance, correlation/regression, statistical power, and chi square analysis. Students will be introduced to a commonly used computer statistical package, SAS. This section of the class is for non-psychology majors. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 17 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term History 20569 A Cultural and Historical Examination of Modern Latin America * Dungy Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 CHL 221 This survey course analyzes the historical and current trends of the region we now call Latin America. The rich diversity in Latin America stems from the mixing of three cultures over five-hundred years. This course will examine the social and cultural history of the human experience throughout Latin America from the final days of the colonial systems to the current era. Students will read works by historians, anthropologists, and literary critics among others. We will also read accounts by and about people who lived and live during the eras we will explore. One of our major goals is to examine differences and similarities among the peoples of this dynamic and rich region of the world. We will delve into how this area of the world both shapes and is shaped by specific social-economic-political-cultural circumstances. In terms of chronological and thematic focus, we will look at: the Independence movements in Latin America, nineteenth century political trends, nineteenth century cultural and social trends, the Mexican and Cuban Revolutions, twentieth century political trends, twentieth century cultural and social trends, U.S./Latin American relations, social stratification and immigration/emigration. This comparative course attempts to provide breadth without privileging any one set of experiences. 20570 So Near, Yet So Foreign: The Spanish Caribbean Dungy Full Term T 2:00-5:30 CHL 224 This course examines the diverse histories and cultures of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic (with a glance at Haiti). The closest of these islands sits just 90 miles off the coast of Florida, yet we know so little about the culture, politics, and history of these fascinating countries. The course timeline spans from the pre-colonial era through current political, social and cultural events. Topics will be both historical and current. We will explore the experiences of the islands diverse peoples and cultures. Major themes we will discuss include Taino/Arawak society, colonial history, slavery, race relations, political processes, relations with the United States, and immigration. 20571 U.S. History Since 1876* McKee Full Term R 2:00-5:00 HCL 4 This course will survey the transformation of the United States from an agrarian to an industrial nation. It will examine the impact of the industrial revolution, urbanization, the rise to world power, the maturing of American capitalism, the New Deal, the word wars and cold war, and recent developments in American society. Emphasis will be placed on social and cultural developments as well as political and economic history. Students will be expected to read extensively in the history of the period. We will examine recent scholarship and interpretations of these developments. Criteria for evaluation will include participation in class discussion, a book report, a term paper, a midterm examination, and a final examination. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of American history at an advanced survey level, the ability to think historically with regard to issues such as causation, the ability to do historical research, the ability to interpret historical data and deal with historical controversies, awareness of historical method and the historiography of major periods and issues, and the ability to write and speak intelligently on these subjects. 20572 African-American History II Padgett Full Term W 5:30-8:30 CHL 224 This course begins with the American Civil War and culminates in the twenty-first century. After emancipation, AfricanAmericans were subjected to terror and political repression. The concept of white supremacy was the justification for their social, economic and political exploitation. African-Americans‘ status as second class citizens was given the force of law with the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Fergusson in 1896. Racial segregation was legal in America until 1954. Despite the obstacles posed by racism African-Americans continued to contribute to the nation‘s development while creating their own unique culture and institutions. This course is an in-depth study of African-American culture and race relations from the aftermath of the Civil War to modern times. 20573 Renaissance and Reformation Europe* Benes Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 CHL 224 A survey course covering the tumultuous age between the Black Death and the end of the Thirty Years‘ War ( AD 1350-1650). Students will be introduced to key cultural, socio-political, and economic developments of the early modern period, including but not limited to: the Italian Renaissance, Atlantic exploration, the Reformation, and the scientific revolution. Historians have long recognized the significance of innovative concepts such as three-point perspective, the printing press, the nation-state, and proto-capitalism, but we will also consider to what extent such changes affected everyday people. Did peasants and women have a Renaissance? Was this really ―progress‖? Classes combine lecture and discussion; students are responsible for a midterm, a final, and a short paper. Day Time Classroom *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 18 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20574 The Western City: Antiquity to the Renaissance Benes Full Term W 12:30-3:20 CHL 221 This seminar course explores urban change in the West in theory and practice: from the massive cities of the ancient world to their decline and the various theories surrounding urban revival in the Middle Ages, ending with Renaissance urban planning. We will balance political, economic, and demographic trends with the concrete concerns of urban life (e.g. architecture, water availability, and prostitution), as well as with more philosophical debates on the definition and purpose of the community. Through readings, class discussion, and independent projects, students will think analytically about the interplay between ideas and reality, the relationships between people and their environment, and processes of long-term historical change. 20575 Modern European History II (1870-2000)* Harvey Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 LBR 156 This course, intended primarily for first and second year students, is the second half of a year-long survey of modern European history, and will cover the period from 1870 to the present. Modern European History I, while useful, is not a prerequisite. Topics to be examined include industrialization and mass society, European imperialism, the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the Spanish Civil War, World War II and the Holocaust, Stalinism and the Cold War, European integration and Americanization, decolonization, immigration, and the fall of communism and the creation of a new Europe. Students will be expected to complete in-class midterm and final examinations, make class presentations and participate in class discussions, and write three short book reviews. Fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement. 20576 The Age of Imperialism Harvey Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 CHL 224 This course will study the rise and fall of European overseas empires, primarily in Asia and Africa, in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although broadly comparative, it will focus primarily on the British and French empires, by far the largest of their time. Topics covered will include the transition from informal control to formal rule, the motives and course of imperial expansion, the destruction of traditional societies in the colonial encounter, the role of religion and missionaries, the promotion of imperialism on the home front, the role of gender, race, and class boundaries in colonies, the development of nationalism in the colonial world, wars of decolonization, and the legacy of colonialism on newly independent societies. Students will be expected to make class presentations, complete in-class midterm and final exams, and write a term paper (about 15 pages) on a subject of their choosing within the scope of the course. Political Science 20116 Sustainable Development Alcock Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 LBR 252 This course will examine the tension between the need for economic development in less-developed countries and the necessity to protect and preserve the environment. The course will cover both the domestic issues facing developing countries as they attempt to solve their economic and environmental problems, and the relationship between developing countries and the rest of the international community in dealing with environmental problems. Students will be responsible for writing a paper that compares a specific sustainable development problem in two different countries. Limited to 35 students. 20577 International Law and Politics Alcock Full Term T 2:00-5:00 CHL 214 This course is designed as an advanced seminar that examines the tension between law and politics in a range of international issue areas. Introduction to World Politics is a required prerequisite. Legal doctrine and practice aspires to universalism and equity: general rules apply equally to actors in similar situations. But international politics is particularistic, shaped by differences in interests and massive disparities of power. For instance, the United States has opposed the new charter for an International Criminal Court on the grounds that the United States, by virtue of its military power, has special responsibilities. The United States has also been able to avoid control of its anti-terrorism operation because of its overwhelming military capabilities. And the United States invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq was launched in the absence of support from any multilateral organization claiming international legal authority. Does the combination of extraordinary power and great responsibility mean that the United States should be exempt from rules that others must follow? This course will explore the ongoing tension between international law and politics and examine its manifestation in issue areas such as military intervention, environmental protection, trade, human rights, and crimes of state. Limit 20 Students. 20578 Modern Political Thought Lewis Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 CHL 214 An upper level seminar that reads Smith, Hamilton, Madison and Jay, Tocqueville, Marx and Engles and the political writings of Max Weber. Prerequisite: Classical Political Thought. 20579 American Constitutional Thought II: Powers of Government Lewis Full Term W 12:30-3:20 CHL 214 This second half of the constitutional thought sequences takes up the Bill of Rights and those parts of the Constitution concerned with matters of individual freedom. Limited to 20. Prerequisite: Con. Thought I or permission of the instructor. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 19 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20580 American Political Development Fitzgerald Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 CHL 221 This course covers the development of American Political Institutions and public policies from a comparative perspective. We consider various interpretations of how politics and institutions shape and are shaped by the social and economic context including class-conflict, cultural, pluralist, and new institutional theories. We will consider empirical studies from various standpoints on such topics as the presidency, Congress, urban policy, social welfare policies, and macroeconomic policy. While there are no prerequisites, I advise that only those with a background in American History, comparative politics, or social theory take this course. This class is intended for advanced students and is limited to 15. 20581 Craft and Rhetoric of Political Inquiry Fitzgerald Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 CHL 214 This course is intended for all students planning to complete a concentration in political science. It will introduce students to basic epistemological and ontological issues involved in studying politics, the fields of study, the theoretical schools, and the research methods influential in political science. Students will become familiar with the logic of inference and various techniques for taking advantage of it, and how to construct arguments about political topics. A major goal of this course will be for each student to design a major research project including a specification of the theories, models, methods, data, and logistics involved in completing the project. Prerequisites: some work beyond the introductory level in political science. We strongly recommend an introductory course in statistics. 20582 Politics of Eastern Europe: From “Soviet Bloc” to United Europe Hicks Full Term M, W 11-12:20 CHL 215 This intermediate-level course focuses on the transitions underway in Eastern Europe. Since the 1989 revolutions, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have undergone fundamental political, economic and social transformation. Long relegated to the periphery of Europe by the West and dominated by empires in both the West and the East, these peoples face many obstacles as they seek to develop liberal democracies and modern capitalist economies. Some countries are progressing toward their political and economic goals and joining Western institutions. Others have not been as fortunate. Yugoslavia, for example, disintegrated in a series of civil wars. To unravel the current politics in what was Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe, this course is designed in three sections. We will spend 1/4 of the course on the structure and evolution of communist rule in order to understand the legacy communism has bequeathed in social expectations, political structures, and the economy. Then, we will move to the breakdown of the communist system and the 1989 revolutions for the second 1/4 of the course. Here we will ask not only what caused the revolutions, but also what their legacies are for the transitions in these countries. The last half of the course will look at these countries' attempts to build democratic political systems and market economies and their relations with the West. Prerequisite: an introductory course in political science or permission of the instructor. 20583 Comparative Politics* Hicks Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 LBR 248 Comparative politics is the study of different political systems. Work in this field ranges from detailed, historical single case studies to macro-quantitative studies of all governments or all societies. Regardless of the type of study one does, the questions and hypotheses driving the study derive from a comparative method, and that will be the starting point of this course. After surveying strategies of comparison, we will look at how different political systems are structured using a diverse set of countries as examples. Then we will turn to the key factors authors use to explain differences in systems and policy outcomes, e.g. political culture, institutional development, and rational decision-making by key individuals. Students will be expected to read and discuss the material, complete a few comparative exercises that require learning about specific countries, and write a take-home final. No Prerequisite. Psychology 20126 Developmental Psychology Barton Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 BON This course will survey topics in social, personality, and cognitive development from infancy through adolescence. We will discuss major theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and both past and present research in the field. Projects in the course will include the opportunity to observe child behavior, and to assess a variety of real world issues of developmental psychology that have direct impact on children‘s lives. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology. 20125 Research Methods in Psychology Barton Full Term T, F 2:00-3:20 BON This course will survey the range of research methods available to psychologists. Students will become familiar with each phase of the research process through readings, lectures, class discussions, field observations, surveys, interviews, and laboratory measurement. The advantages and limitations of each method will be emphasized. In addition, students will practice using appropriate statistical analyses to interpret data. PREREQUISITES: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 20 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20584 Biological Psychology Bauer Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 BON This course introduces the student to the biological bases of behavior and mind. We will address physiological, evolutionary, and ecological explanations for various psychological phenomena. Topic areas will include neural transmission, nervous system organization, lateralization and language, sensory processes, movement, biological rhythms, thirst and hunger, sexual behavior, emotional behavior, learning and memory, psychopathology, personality, and consciousness. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology or General Biology 20585 Comparative Cognition Bauer Full Term M, R 5:00-6:20 BON Animals learn, remember, solve problems, communicate and deceive. They engage in complex interactions with their social and nonsocial environment. This advanced level course will provide an overview of research investigating how animals process information and represent their world. Prerequisites: Animal Learning 20132 Social Psychology Raghavan Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 BON This course will provide a broad overview of the field of Social Psychology, and how it relates to practical life and to applied situations. The course will provide students with insights into current theories, trends and methods in Social Psychology. We will discuss topics such as the self, gender, interpersonal relations, attitudes, prejudice, and the so-called altruistic and aggressive behaviors. Theories of social cognition will be discussed in depth, complemented by cross-cultural applications and perspectives. A final emphasis will be on the relationship between Social Psychology and Health, Law and Politics. Prerequisite: Introductory psychology 20133 Health Psychology Raghavan Full Term T, R 9:00-10:20 BON This course will introduce students to the new and rapidly-growing field of Health Psychology. We will use a biopsychosocial framework for examining psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they develop illnesses, and how they respond when they get ill. "Health as the presence of well-being and not the absence of disease" will be the underlying perspective. Sample topics (some of which will be covered in this course) include bodily systems, health enhancing and health-compromising behaviors, primary prevention, psychoneuroimmunology and stress: physiology and moderators, pain and its management, chronic and terminal illnesses and their management, psychological issues in cancer, heart disease, arthritis, AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, stroke etc. An emphasis in this course will also be on the topic of gender and health. Prerequisites: Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology. 20586 Cognitive Psychology Harley Full Term M ,R 12:30-1:50 BON Neisser (1967) defined cognitive psychology as the study of the processes by which sensory input is transformed, reduced, elaborated, stored, recovered, and used. This course will focus on the models and experiments that address these cognitive processes. A major goal of the course is to help students develop their abilities to read and understand cognitive experiments and to use experimental data to support hypotheses. Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology. 20587 Comparative Cognition Laboratory Harley Full Term W 12:30-3:20 BON The focus of this course is to improve students‘ skills in methods typically used to answer questions generated by comparative psychologists. Students will gain this knowledge through readings, discussions, planning sessions, materials preparation, data collection and production of A.P.A. lab reports. Data collection will occur with people and other species. Prerequisites: Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, or instructor permission. 20134 Psychology Senior Seminar Psychology Staff Full Term T 12:30-1:50 BON This tutorial is a continuation of the fall Psychology Senior Seminar, but on a more individualized schedule. Our focus will be on data analysis and interpretation, and above all, organization and writing skills. Students will work together to discuss and critique ongoing work. All students will complete a final oral presentation of the thesis. *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 21 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Division of Social Sciences CRN Course Title and Description Term Sociology 20136 Social Movements Hernandez Full Term T, R 10:30-11:50 CHL 215 People transforming entire social systems against the resistance of powerful elites and customs has been a great interest to sociologists. In this course, we will study different sociological explanations for why and how mobilizations take place and are able to survive. We will also explore issues such as the role of political opportunity, charismatic leadership, gender, race, ethnicity, and social class in shaping social movements and revolutions. Not only will we explore the difference between social movements and revolutions, but will also delve into the specific historical circumstances of mobilizations in different parts of the world. Intended at the intermediate level. 20589 Work Organization and Its Alternatives Hernandez Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 CHL221 During the first half of this course we will explore sociological studies surrounding the way work is organized in privately owned corporations. During the second half we will explore the different forms of organization that have developed in an attempt to overcome the alienating experience of factory work and the inequities embedded in the capitalist and socialist economic systems. We will study participatory plans in privately owned corporations, employee stock ownership plans, and cooperatives, looking at the building principles which led to their development, the benefits they have brought to workers, their effect on productivity, and their role in the different economies. Intended at the intermediate level. 20138 Socialization Rosel Module 1 M, W 8:30-9:50 LBR152 This Mod is designed to introduce students to the theory and research bearing on the process of socialization (role learning). Both childhood and adult socialization will be examined, and a variety of institutional settings will be included. While background in the social sciences is advised, there are no prerequisites. 20139 Family Patterns Rosel Module 2 M, W 8:30-9:50 LBR152 This Mod is designed to introduce students to the theory and research bearing on the contemporary family in America. While consideration will be given to the family as a social institution in relation to other institutions, the primary focus on the course will be on the internal dynamics of the family as a social group. While background in the social sciences is advised, there are no prerequisites. 20566 The Universal Experience of Aging* Rosel/Vesperi Full Term T, F 10:30-11:50 LBR 154 This course will offer a cross-disciplinary approach to the universal experience of aging. A selection of topics such as kinship, work, mental health, and perceptions of physical well-being will be explored, using materials that illustrate a range of social and cultural responses. These topics will also be examined in the larger context of concepts of selfhood and individuality, the meaning of death, and historical changes in the wider society. Drawing on the background developed from this overview, students will then engage the contemporary debates on such issues as medical ethics, institutionalization, and intergenerational conflict. This course will be conducted as a seminar for first year students. 20590 The Sociology of Culture Brain Full Term M, R 12:30-1:50 CHL221 This course will provide an introduction to current theoretical perspectives, methodological issues, and empirical work in the sociological study of culture. We will examine sociological accounts of the production of culture (including popular culture, art, and varieties of material culture), and also consider the use of different modes of analysis of culture and cultural products in the development of satisfying explanations (and, more generally, critical understanding) of important sociological phenomena such as power, inequality, the social construction of technology, and other durable patterns of social organization. 20591 The Sociology of Sustainable Communities Brain Full Term M, R 3:30-4:50 CHL224 This course is an effort to develop a critique of contemporary environmentalism and current ideas about sustainability from a sociological perspective. The course will include the following topics: Sociological and historical perspectives on the way we have constructed the relationship between the human and non-human aspects of the world; the history of environmentalism and the environmental movement in the United States, in the context of an understanding of the politics and sociology of land use; the politics of environmentalism in the 20th century, including the unintended consequences of "green" symbolic crusades and environmental regulation; practices and practical challenges of sustainable community development. The overall goal of this course is to challenge much of the current received wisdom and the often unreflective ideas concerning what it might mean to live in a more ecologically responsible fashion, or, in more romantic formulation, in closer harmony with "Nature." In its approach to this critique, the course is oriented by the proposition that a precise sociological understanding of environmental issues can contribute to the formation of genuinely sustainable practices (and politics) of environmental responsibility. (Class size will be limited. Prerequisite: At least one prior course in sociology. Preference will be given to students who have taken Urban Sociology.) *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 22 Day Time Classroom Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Environmental Studies Program CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20545 Advanced Plant Ecology – Forest Canopies Lowman Full Term W 12:30-3:30 Caples CH This course will build on the issues from Introductory Plant Ecology, where students learned the components of an ecosystem, nutrient cycling and other processes in ecosystems, the role of plants as the basis of all life, current environmental issues relating to plant structure and function, and spatial and temporal factors that contribute to diversity of ecosystems. Using forest canopies as a case study, we will delve into extensive detail about the evolution, structure, physiology, components, and processes of forest canopies. Each student will become an expert in the primary literature of one aspect of forest canopies, ranging from birds to herbivory to nutrient cycling to fossil interpretations of forest canopies. Each student will present both orally and through written research papers to the class about the state-of-the-art of this special topic. Several field trips to local forest canopies will be required. Midterm, several oral presentations, class participation, and a final project will be required. Prerequisite: Introductory Plant Ecology or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10 students. 20141 Environmental Practicum Staff Full Term TBA TBA TBA This intermediate level environmental studies offering is designed to immerse students in real world environmental problemsolving while addressing either a pressing campus issue or an issue of off-campus community concern. Students will define the problem, then generate and test solutions. The practicum will cover a mix of administrative and research skills; including project selection, documentation, project management, costs, legal concerns, gray literature, mapping and presentation. 20596 SOS - Science Outreach for Students (Advanced Tutorial) Lowman Full Term TBA TBA TBA This tutorial represents a continuation of the introductory course from fall 2004. Only those students who participated in the fall semester are eligible to take the advanced semester. This environmental studies tutorial links New College students to community school classrooms to promote science for middle-schoolers. Participants in this course will create lectures relating to hands-on natural science about different topics to several area schools including Pine View, Sarasota Military Academy, Ashton Middle, and Booker for a start. Others can be added as the program grows. Students will also create hands-on interpretive field units to teach nature walks on Saturday mornings in natural areas owned by Sarasota County aimed to provide outdoor, family-friendly science outreach to the entire community. Assessment will be based on the creation of classroom and field units including powerpoint and hands-on activities for middle schoolers, participation in a variety of different schools and classrooms, and the ability to work together as a team of educators in our community. 20065 Coral Reef Ecology Beulig See Description under Biology Module 1 T, F 12:30-1:50 LBR 154 20591 Sociology of Sustainable Communities Brain Full Term See Description under Sociology 20116 Sustainable Development Alcock See Description under Political Science 20143 Chemistry and Society* Scudder See Description under Chemistry M, R 3:30-4:50 CHL224 Full Term M, R 2:00-3:20 LBR 252 Full Term M, W, F 9:00-9:50 HNS 108 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 23 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Gender Studies Cross Reference CRN Course Title and Description 20530 Embodiment* Flakne See description under Philosophy 20535 Women and Religion* Marks See description under Religion Term Day Time Classroom Full Term TBA TBA TBA Full Term T, F 12:30-1:50 PME 219 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 24 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Interdisciplinary Courses CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20106 Mathematical Tools For Economists & Other Social Scientists Elliott Full Term T, R See description under Economics 10:30-11:50 LBR 152 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 25 Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes – Medieval and Renaissance Studies CRN Course Title and Description Term Day Time Classroom 20573 Renaissance and Reformation Europe* Benes Full Term See description under History 20574 The Western City: Antiquity to the Renaissance Benes Full Term See description under History M, R 2:00-3:20 CHL 224 W 12:30-3:20 CHL 221 *Meets Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirement 26