2009 May Term
Last updated May 4, 2009. Please visit WebAdvisor for the most current listing. Classes highlight in yellow have been ADDED since the original release date (December 3, 2008). Classes crossed our (example) have been CANCELLED since the original release date. Changes to a class are also highlighted or crossed out.
Accounting
ACCT*412A*01 International Accounting 2.0 Jerry Van Os Cap: 25 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM Take ACCT*213 Provides an overview of the international dimensions of accounting in a global business environment. Issues dealing with financial reporting and disclosure, comparative accounting practices, foreign currency translation, transfer pricing, international taxation policies and global accounting standards and standard-setting organizations will be explored in depth. ACCT*412H*01 Lean Accounting 2.0 Jerry Van Os Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Take ACCT*213 ACCT*374 This course introduces students to lean accounting concepts that help evolve traditional accounting systems to accommodate lean thinking and manufacturing. Students are introduced to principles, practices and tools of lean accounting. Students will address the five principles of lean accounting defined as: 1) applying lean methods to the accounting process; 2) identifying accounting processes that support the lean transformation; 3) communicating clear and timely financial information in a lean environment; 4) planning and budgeting from a lean perspective; and 5) developing internal accounting controls that support a lean environment. Students will participate in readings and a case study example that addresses lean accounting principles in a lean environment.
Art
ART*300A*01 Cap: 12 2.0 William Emerich Take ART*103; Alternate prerequisite: consent of instructor. The principal emphasis in this unique class is painting springtime landscapes in an out-of-doors and open-air setting. Each week the class travels to a different picturesque locale, sets up easels, and with paintbrushes in hand, attempts to transcribe the physical beauty and emotional impression of the scene to canvas. Alternate prerequisite: consent of instructor. ART*300C*01 Experimental Photography 2.0 David Baddley Cap: 10 TTH 01:00PM 06:00PM Take ART*180 Covers alternative approaches to photographic image-making. Course includes on-location shooting, supplemented with darkroom work, classroom discussion, and critique. ART*300HH*01 Draw/Paint as Performance Art 2.0 Kristina Lenzi Cap: 17 MW 01:00PM 04:00PM This course is for students who are devoted to drawing and painting and have a desire to improve their performance art skills or who want to learn the basics of performance art. We will explore issues involving the relationship between mark-making and performance as well as documentation as we focus on the self portrait with an equal mix of drawing and painting and performance art techniques. ART*300II*01 Cap: 15 2.0 Rulon Wood Crosslisted to COMM*300DD-01 and FILM*300K-01. Students will learn basics of video production and editing. Topics covered include storyboarding, camera operation, sound, lighting and editing. In addition to production techniques, students will be exposed to a wide variety of film and video genres including narrative, documentary and experimental. Students will complete several short video projects that can be included in professional portfolios or submitted to film festivals. 12:00PM Intro to Video Production TTH 09:00AM Painting the Local Landscape MW 09:00AM 12:00PM
ART*300JJ*01
Jeffrey McCarthy Jonathan Duncan Cap: 24 MW 01:00PM 04:00PM Take ART*180; Crosslisted to ENVI*300G-01. Students will be required to provide their own equipment. This course will introduce the technical, aesthetic and practical aspects of professional environmental photojournalism. Combining in-class lectures, interactive student critics, and field work, the course will work to help students develop an understanding of how photography can be used as a means to communicate our experiences in the natural world and the challenges facing our environment. ART*300KK*01 Ceramic Jewelry 2.0 Kay Kuzminski Cap: 15 MTW 05:00PM 07:30PM Various handbuilding and decorating techniques used to create original pieces of ceramic jewelry. Assignments include clay and porcelain beads, lapel pins, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, etc.
Environmental Photojournalism
2.0
Aviation
AVFL*412D*01 Advanced Airport Operations 2.0 Julie Paasch Cap: 15 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM Take ENGL*110 MATH*141 Examination and practice of strategies for assuring safe airport operations under a variety of circumstances including airports with varying surface conditions, runway slopes and surrounding obstacles. Includes trips to several outlying airports. AVIA*412A*01 Cap: 15 2.0 Bill Ogilvie Take ENGL*110 MATH*141; Instr permission reqd. Study of the physiology of flight with emphasis on the effects of reduced atmospheric pressure and hypoxia; interaction between the vestibular system and visual senses; impact of human physiology on special orientation and situational awareness. The course includes a mandatory field trip to the altitude chamber at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO. A non-refundable tour fee of $50 is required. There will also be an additional cost for room, board and transportation. 11:00AM AVIA*412X*01 General Aviat'n Aircraft Sales 2.0 Gerald Fairbairn Cap: 25 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM Take ENGL*110 MATH*141 Issues involved in evaluating and selling general aviation aircraft. The course will include identification of the factors affecting the value of a general aviation aircraft, use of resources available for evaluating aircraft, and strategies involved in the operation of an aircraft resale business. A simulation of competitive airplane resale businesses will be used to help students gain insights into all of the issues involved in evaluating, purchasing, upgrading and selling used aircraft. Advanced Flight Physiology MW 08:00AM
Biology
BIOL*300EE*01 Judith Rogers Robyn Hyde David Goldsmith Cap: 25 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus 3-4 times prior to travel. Travel dates are May 13 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $2,900. Crosslisted to CHEM*300F-01, ESS*300D-01, ENVI*300N-01 and HON*300NN-01. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach to studying the island of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the newest landmasses on Earth, and therefore can provide scientists with insights into how islands form and become inhabited. Students will also explore how the island is affected through time as its resources are exploited and as erosion takes its toll. Natural Sciences of Hawaii 4.0
BIOL*300I*01 Historical Plagues 2.0 Larry Anderson Cap: 24 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM The purpose of this course is to examine the microbial agents and historical circumstances of selected epidemics. Discussion topics include the Great Plague of Athens during the Peloponnesian War, the Plague of Justinian, the Bubonic Plague in 14th century Europe, the English sweating disease, smallpox in North America, the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-19, and the current HIV (and potential H5N1) pandemic. This course is intended for all interested students and assumes no prior knowledge of microbiology. An assigned reading will add depth to the course and will be discussed over the month-long term. BIOL*300II*01 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to GNDR*300Z-01 and PSYC*300SS-01. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. 03:00PM BIOL*300II*02 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to GNDR*300Z-02 and PSYC*300SS-02. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. 03:00PM BIOL*300Z*01 Brian Avery Paul Hooker Cap: 18 MW 01:00PM 04:00PM Take CHEM*112 BIOL*105; Crosslisted to CHEM*300B-01. The brewing of beer from malted grains can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians. The biology and chemistry of brewing, from the extraction of the sugars and nutrients from the grains through the fermentation process is now reasonably well understood, with modern brewery operations relying on analytical chemistry to produce consistent products. This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to yeast culture and analysis techniques and the procedures that are utilized to analyze beer and wort. Students will learn about the complete process of brewing by analyzing the process as it continues. Other applications of fermentation will be discussed. This will be primarily a laboratory-based course with the number of students restricted to 18. Chemistry & Biology of Brewing 2.0 Sex in the Brain TTH 12:00PM Sex in the Brain MW 12:00PM
Chemistry
CHEM*300B*01 Paul Hooker Brian Avery Cap: 18 MW 01:00PM 04:00PM Take CHEM*112 BIOL*105; Crosslisted to BIOL*300Z-01. The brewing of beer from malted grains can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians. The biology and chemistry of brewing, from the extraction of the sugars and nutrients from the grains through the fermentation process is now reasonably well understood, with modern brewery operations relying on analytical chemistry to produce consistent products. This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to yeast culture and analysis techniques and the procedures that are utilized to analyze beer and wort. Students will learn about the complete process of brewing by analyzing the process as it continues. Other applications of fermentation will be discussed. This will be primarily a laboratory based course with the number of students restricted to 18. Chemistry & Biology of Brewing 2.0
CHEM*300F*01
Robyn Hyde David Goldsmith Judith Rogers Cap: 25 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus 3-4 times prior to travel. Travel dates are May 13 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $2,900. Crosslisted to BIOL*300EE-01, ESS*300D-01, ENVI*300N-01 and HON*300NN-01. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach to studying the island of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the newest landmasses on Earth, and therefore can provide scientists with insights into how islands form and become inhabited. Students will also explore how the island is affected through time as its resources are exploited and as erosion takes its toll. CHEM*300H*01 Paul Hooker Robyn Hyde Cap: 20 TTH 01:00PM 04:00PM Take CHEM*111 CHEM*112 This course will explore the science behind crime scene investigations and forensic analysis of materials collected from such scenes. The course will be approximately 50% lab based and 50% classroom based. The laboratory exercises will utilize the instruments available in the advanced chemistry labs to explore analytical techniques used by forensic scientists. The classroom activities will provide background information on forensic science and will include student presentations and discussions. Mandatory prerequisites are CHEM*111 and CHEM*112. CSI Salt Lake: Forensic Intro 2.0
Natural Sciences of Hawaii
4.0
Chinese
CHIN*200*01 Intro Bus. Mandarin Chinese I 2.0 Eric Cheng Cap: 25 TTH 05:30PM 08:30PM The emphasis of this course is on spoken Mandarin Chinese. In this beginners course of standard Chinese (Mandarin), we will introduce the specifics of this wonderful language, teach the speech sounds (pronunciation and intonation), basic grammar rules, sentence structure, and daily conversations. And most important, we will help you grasp PINYIN--the Chinese phonetic alphabet for transcription. This will provide you with basic language ability in traveling or doing business in China.
Computer Science
CMPT*300W*01 Robotics 2.0 Greg Gagne Cap: 24 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Take CMPT*201 An introduction to autonomous robotics. An autonomous robot is one that can perform tasks without human intervention. Working in teams, students will design, build, and test robots that solve a series of problems including solving mazes, playing soccer, and object identification. This course will cover the basics of robotics including motion, power, and sensors. Mandatory meeting will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 5 pm (location TBD). Cost is approximately $250 per kit, although costs can be shared with a teammate.
Communication
COMM*300DD*01 Cap: 15 2.0 Rulon Wood Crosslisted to ART*300II-01 and FILM*300K-01. Students will learn basics of video production and editing. Topics covered include storyboarding, camera operation, sound, lighting and editing. In addition to production techniques, students will be exposed to a wide variety of film and video genres including narrative, documentary and experimental. Students will complete several short video projects that can be included in professional portfolios or submitted to film festivals. 12:00PM Intro to Video Production TTH 09:00AM
COMM*300EE*01
Helen Hodgson Christopher Quinn Mary Jane Chase Cap: 35 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 10:00 - 12:00 on Jan. 9, Mar. 13 and Apr. 10; meets from 12:00 - 3:00 on May 4, 20. Travel dates are May 5 - 15. Estimated trip cost is $2,687. Crosslisted to MUSC*300I-01. We will travel to New York City, the cultural capital of the world, to attend an opera, a concert, plays, and a musical theater production and to visit museums and other venues of historical and cultural significance. Prior to the trip, students will research each of the activities in order to provide the class with a written introduction to each of the events. In addition to maintaining a daily blog during the trip, the students will write a series of reviews that focus on their experiences of the arts. COMM*300GG*01 Sexuality and Immigration 2.0 Scott Gust Cap: 24 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to GNDR*300KK-01. Sexuality and immigration have emerged as two of the most controversial and widely-debated issues in 21st-century US American culture and politics. But what is at stake when these two issues become one? We will begin our class with Eithne Luibheid’s ground-breaking study "Entry Denied: Controlling Sexuality at the Border" (Minnesota: 2002). Topics addressed in this course will include sexuality considerations in the refugee/asylum system (Luibheid 2002), Cuban American gay male experience and representation (Pena 2005), and same-sex migration in Australia (Yue 2008). COMM*300Z*01 What Pop Culture Teaches Us 2.0 Christine Seifert Cap: 24 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM This course examines the effectiveness and appropriateness of popular culture as a vehicle for communicating to consumers about important cultural issues, ideals, and values; we will also discuss how popular culture is (or is not) helping us develop and hone important cognitive, rhetorical, analytical, and communication skills. We'll question whether popular books, TV shows, movies, games, websites, and music represent dumbed-down communication for the masses or sophisticated "equipment for living" in a technologically complex world.
Celebrating the Arts: NYC
4.0
Economics
ECON*412FA*01 China: A Rising Superpower 2.0 Staff Cap: 25 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM China is a country full of complexity and contradiction. Her tradition and culture has fascinated Western societies for centuries, while her rising as an economic superpower in recent years raised lots of concerns in the international community. Led by new political leaders with ideologies of open-door policy, civil society and sustainable development, China expects to get more integrated into the international community and to play a more active and constructive role in both global and regional affairs. Meanwhile, the world needs to better understand China and its people, so that mutual cooperation could flourish. This May-term course aims to provide students with an in-depth insight into Chinese society from political, economic, social and cultural perspectives by focusing on many latest developments in the 21st century.
ECON*412HB*01
John Watkins Richard Chapman Cap: 25 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus May 4, 25, 27. Travel dates are May 6 19. Estimated trip cost is $4,400. This course examines the European economy, focusing on Germany. We will cover a brief historical backdrop, including the following topics: feudalism; the decline of feudalism and the emergence of capitalism; Britain versus Germany; an economic interpretation of World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II; and the Marshall Plan. We will also discuss the evolution of exchange rates, including the gold standard, the Bretton Woods System, and floating exchange rates. And finally, we will cover aspects of the European economy, including the common market, the Euro, and reunification with the East. Course includes travel to Germany and Copenhagen. ECON*412NA*01 The End of Intuition 2.0 Michael Mamo Cap: 20 TTH MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Take ECON*253 ECON*263 Do you know why thinking-by-numbers is the new way to be smart? Do you know that businesses, governments, and decision makers in general are moving away from relying on experience and intuition? For example, we used to rely on asking a friend or an expert recommendation about what movies to watch or what books to read. Nowadays people are looking for Internet guidance drawn from the behavior of the masses. From the New York Times listing the most emailed articles, iTunes' the top downloaded songs, and Del.icio.us' most popular Internet bookmarks, to eHarmony's model of matching compatible couples from information on personalities, we are in a historic moment where intuition and expertise are losing out time and time again to thinking-by-numbers. This course introduces you to the basic ideas and practices that are essential for thinking-by-numbers. ECON*412S*01 Mastering Global Markets 2.0 Michael Mamo Cap: 25 MW 05:30PM 08:30PM Take ECON*253 ECON*263 This course focuses on the economic, social, and historical driving forces behind the increasing integration of countries around the world. It examines the global business environment and identifies critical aspects of international financing; explores the economic, political, and financial risks associated with multinational business operations. Previous training in principles of economics and management are helpful but not required. All majors are welcome. ECON*412VB*01 Christopher Tong Brian Jorgensen Cap: 30 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Jan. 16, Mar. 20 and May 1; from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on May 29. Travel dates are May 4 - 18. Estimated trip cost is $3,575. Crosslisted to MKTG*412VB-01. By hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, China gained an enormous boost in world attention. The Olympics themselves were a marvel of technology, planning, and architecture. Still, while the games introduced millions to the phenomenal advances made by China over the past several years, it also exposed some of the country's challenges and weaknesses. This May Term study experience is designed to examine the importance of China as an economic trading partner of the U.S. and as an emerging world power. Through social and cultural interactions, business and government visits, and firsthand experience, students will develop an appreciation for this complex and fascinating country. Three class sessions prior to departure will examine China's growth and development over the past few years and what we might expect in the post-Olympic era. We will also address the history and culture of the geographic locations to be visited and the mechanics of the trip. A fourth class session will be held after returning from the trip to summarize the trip experiences and for students to submit final written and oral reports. Students in this class will visit Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Hong Kong. ECON*412Z*01 Special Topics in Economics 2.0 Nathan Perry Cap: 30 TTH 05:30PM 08:30PM Take ECON*253 The course applies economic analysis to such nontraditional topics as crime, illegal drugs, gun control, abortion, and prostitution. One of the sources for the course is the book "Freakonomics" by Levitt and Dubner. Leveraging Olympic Exposure 4.0
European Economy: Germany
4.0
Education
EDUC*300AA*01 Autism: Awareness Or Epidemic? 2.0 Shamby Polychronis Cap: 25 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to PSYC*300Y-01. It was previously believed that 1 in every 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism. Recent studies now estimate that 1 out of every 166 children in America are being diagnosed with the disorder. As concerns grow, blame is being placed on everything from vaccinations to cell phone radiation. This course will explore some of the current issues in the area of autism including possible causes as well as implications for schools, families, and the community. EDUC*300CC*01 David Stokes Ginny-Beth Joiner Cap: 40 Instr permission reqd. Meets on campus May 4 - 7. Travel dates are May 9 - 25. Estimated trip cost is $4,750. Crosslisted to INTR*300F-01. This course is a seminar-style, multi-site course taught partially on campus at Westminster College and partially in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid), Italy (Rome, Pompeii) and Greece (Athens, Cyclades islands). Through this course, students will strive to understand the funds of knowledge that can be brought to the American education system by international students and faculty. While abroad, we will be using the country's resources, institutions, and history to explore the cultural, international, and historical issues relevant to education. We will use stories from classical literature, essays, current events related to education, and on-site visits to historical and educational sites and resources. EDUC*300DD*01 Cap: 18 4.0 Han Kim Travel dates are May 2 - 24. Estimated trip cost is $4,090. Crosslisted to NURS*300V-01. The focus of this course will be understanding the educational, health and developmental needs of rural Thai citizens as well as indigenous populations through cultural immersion and active participation in service projects designed to provide benefits to the local peoples. Students will participate in service projects in two distinct rural Thai villages, one near the Burmese border in Mae Sot, Thailand, and one in the rural Northeast near Khon Kaen, Thailand, that will help alleviate some of the health, educational and developmental issues present while staying with local families within the villages. Other activities will include tours of historically significant sites in Thailand as well as spending a day with Burmese refugee children at a refugee school and visiting an HIV AIDS hospice. Students will be expected to attend four preparatory sessions during Spring Semester that will prepare them for the experience. Course assignments will include reflective journaling, active discussions during the trip, and a reflective multimedia project at the end of the trip. EDUC*300E*01 Carolyn Jenkins Janet Dynak Marsha Morton Cap: 16 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 9:00 am 12:00 pm on May 4, 6, 27. Field trip to Indian Walk-In Center and State Board of Education on May 20, 9:00 am 3:00 pm. Travel dates are May 9 - May 17. Estimated trip cost is $775, plus approximately $200 for meals and spending money. Crosslisted to NURS*300F-01. This course introduces students to Hopi and Navajo peoples. It includes social, educational, environmental, political, economic, artistic, health and caring aspects of their cultures. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of health care and observation in the schools. There will be a nine-day field trip designed for students to explore health issues, educational practices, and ecosystems on Hopi and Navajo reservations in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Students will visit Indian Health Services and private health care facilities, schools on reservations, Hopi and possibly Navajo families, museums, and possibly National Park sites. Students will participate in guided field and river trips. Students will also spend one day visiting related sites in Salt Lake City after the nine-day field experience. Students from all majors are welcome with the permission of the instructors. Insufficient enrollment or national or international situations may cause cancellation of this study tour. Hopi and Navajo Cultures 4.0 Service Learning in Thailand Comparative Intrnat'l Educ Sys 4.0
EDUC*300P*01 Character Development 2.0 Tim Carr Cap: 20 TTH 09:00AM 12:00PM Schools have always had the responsibility to teach kids to be smart and to be "good" citizens. Character development composes the fourth and fifth "R's" in a school setting - respect and responsibility. This course will examine the theoretical underpinnings of character development and practical applications to the classroom.
English
ENGL*300B*01 Georgiana Donavin Lance Newman Cap: 18 Meets on-campus May 4-7, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Travel dates are May 10 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $850. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement for English majors. Crosslisted to ENVI*300P01 and LATN*300B-01. This is an interdisciplinary course connecting early Christian texts and arts pertaining to desert asceticism with modern Southwest American literature on spirituality and the landscape. During an intensive week of classes on Westminster's campus during the first week of May Term, students will receive an introduction to Medievalism and Modernism in desert literature, and Latin students will begin translations of the lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. For approximately two weeks afterwards, the class will take a camping trip to the Southwest desert, stopping at Mesa Verde, Abiquiu, Chaco and Moab, in an exploration of the various manifestations of spirituality in the American desert today. ENGL*300P*01 Language & Lit of the Desert 2.0 Georgi Donavin Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to LATN*300C-01. This course concentrates on the ancient literature of desert landscapes, beginning with the Church fathers and mothers of the desert and continuing through medieval representations of deserts and “wastelands.” Latin students engage in translations of passages from the early Latin literature; English students work on researching contexts for this literature. All students compare English translations with originals. The course includes field trips to the West Desert and to local sites. ENGL*300RR*01 Cap: 24 2.0 Elree Harris Take ENGL*110; Crosslisted to HIST*300NN-01. The nineteenth-century marks the beginning of the "Age of Sensation" in the media, and, not coincidentally, of murder mysteries as a fictional genre. We will explore real and fictional murders, Victorian yellow journalism, and more specifically, the social conditions in London that generated these events. 03:00PM ENGL*300RR*02 Cap: 24 2.0 Elree Harris Take ENGL*110; Crosslisted to HIST*300NN-02. The nineteenth-century marks the beginning of the "Age of Sensation" in the media, and, not coincidentally, of murder mysteries as a fictional genre. We will explore real and fictional murders, Victorian yellow journalism, and more specifically, the social conditions in London that generated these events. 08:30PM Victorian Murders TTH 05:30PM Victorian Murders TTH 12:00PM Lit of Desert Spirituality 4.0
Environmental Studies
ENVI*200A*01 Water, Energy, and the West 2.0 Jonas D'Andrea Cap: 25 MWF 10:30AM 12:30PM Crosslisted to MATH*200D-01. Increasing human population in the western United States and around the globe strains limited resources, resulting in increase environmental and economic impacts. We will consider energy and water issues in the West related to population growth. Quantitative analysis and numeracy will aid our understanding of these issues. The main mathematical tools of interest are percents, dimensional analysis, modeling and approximation techniques, and elements of game theory. This course is designed to promote critical thinking and should be of interest to students majoring in diverse subjects such as Environmental Studies, Economics, Political Sciences, and Social Science. All mathematical ideas will be developed as needed, based on the actual demographics of the class.
ENVI*300P*01
Georgiana Donavin Lance Newman Cap: 18 Meets on-campus May 4-7, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Travel dates are May 10 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $850. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement for English majors. Crosslisted to ENGL*300B-01 and LATN*300B-01. This is an interdisciplinary course connecting early Christian texts and arts pertaining to desert asceticism with modern Southwest American literature on spirituality and the landscape. During an intensive week of classes on Westminster's campus during the first week of May Term, students will receive an introduction to Medievalism and Modernism in desert literature, and Latin students will begin translations of the lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. For approximately two weeks afterwards, the class will take a camping trip to the Southwest desert, stopping at Mesa Verde, Abiquiu, Chaco and Moab, in an exploration of the various manifestations of spirituality in the American desert today. ENVI*300G*01 Jeffrey McCarthy Jonathan Duncan Cap: 24 MW 01:00PM 04:00PM Crosslisted to ART*300JJ 01. Students will be required to provide their own equipment. This course will introduce the technical, aesthetic and practical aspects of professional environmental photojournalism. Combining in-class lectures, interactive student critics, and field work, the course will work to help students develop an understanding of how photography can be used as a means to communicate our experiences in the natural world and the challenges facing our environment. ENVI*300J*01 Elizabeth Rogers Kerry Case Cap: 15 Meets on-campus 3 dates prior to travel. Travel dates are May 11 - 26. Estimated trip cost is $4,855. Crosslisted to HPW*300G-01. On this May Term Trip, students will climb the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and learn advanced mountaineering and leadership skills. They will develop an understanding of the environment and culture of the area both through their wilderness experience and a social service project following the trek. This trip will be guided by Alaska Mountain Guides International, Inc. and include curriculum from the International Wilderness Leadership School, both of which are highly regarded and accredited in the field of experiential education. They are located in Alta, Utah during the winter and will help facilitate pre-trip meetings and preparation for the climb. ENVI*300M*01 Michael Vought Antonina Vought Cap: 17 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to THTR*300Z-01. A fee of $90 will cover lunches. No single lifestyle choice we make will have a more immediate and lasting effect on the environment than our dietary choices. This course will examine how conscious eating can make a personal and global difference. Through research and practical food preparation we will gain the incentive and know-how to transform our diets for personal and planetary health. ENVI*300M*02 Michael Vought Antonina Vought Cap: 17 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to THTR*300Z-02. A fee of $90 will cover lunches. No single lifestyle choice we make will have a more immediate and lasting effect on the environment than our dietary choices. This course will examine how conscious eating can make a personal and global difference. Through research and practical food preparation we will gain the incentive and know-how to transform our diets for personal and planetary health. Eco Eating 2.0 Eco Eating 2.0 Africa: Kilimanjaro & Service 4.0 Environmental Photojournalism 2.0
Lit of Desert Spirituality
4.0
ENVI*300N*01
David Goldsmith Judith Rogers Robyn Hyde Cap: 25 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus 3-4 times prior to travel. Travel dates are May 13 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $2,900. Crosslisted to BIOL*300EE-01, CHEM*300F-01, and ESS*300D-01. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach to studying the island of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the newest landmasses on Earth, and therefore can provide scientists with insights into how islands form and become inhabited. Students will also explore how the island is affected through time as its resources are exploited and as erosion takes its toll.
Natural Sciences of Hawaii
4.0
Earth Systems Science
ESS*300D*01 David Goldsmith Judith Rogers Robyn Hyde Cap: 25 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus 3-4 times prior to travel. Travel dates are May 13 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $2,900. Crosslisted to BIOL*300EE-01, CHEM*300F-01, ENVI*300N-01, and HON*300NN-01. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach to studying the island of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the newest landmasses on Earth, and therefore can provide scientists with insights into how islands form and become inhabited. Students will also explore how the island is affected through time as its resources are exploited and as erosion takes its toll. Natural Sciences of Hawaii 4.0
Film Studies
FILM*300H*01 Exploding Hollywood 2.0 Mark Rubinfeld Cap: 30 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to SOC*300Q-01. This course explores the cultural implications of Hollywood Action/Adventure films. Although these films are often criticized as "big, loud, and stupid," students will learn how--for better and worse--Hollywood action/adventure blockbusters help to shape Americans' images of themselves and non-Americans' images of Americans. Examining these films, students will explore a wide array of sociological questions, such as what accounts for the enduring popularity of these movies? How do these films reinforce and challenge dominant American values? What role do women play in these movies and how is their role changing? Along with critically analyzing classics of the genre, this course will include field trips to the newest Hollywood action/adventure blockbuster releases. FILM*300H*02 Exploding Hollywood 2.0 Mark Rubinfeld Cap: 30 TTH 05:30PM 08:30PM Crosslisted to SOC*300Q-02. This course explores the cultural implications of Hollywood Action/Adventure films. Although these films are often criticized as "big, loud, and stupid," students will learn how--for better and worse--Hollywood action/adventure blockbusters help to shape Americans' images of themselves and non-Americans' images of Americans. Examining these films, students will explore a wide array of sociological questions, such as what accounts for the enduring popularity of these movies? How do these films reinforce and challenge dominant American values? What role do women play in these movies and how is their role changing? Along with critically analyzing classics of the genre, this course will include field trips to the newest Hollywood action/adventure blockbuster releases.
FILM*300I*01 Film Noir 2.0 Sean Desilets Cap: 24 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Emerging out of the anxious American popular culture of the forties and fifties, the cycle of films subsequently dubbed "film noir" represented a lurid mix of crime, sexuality, and urban nihilism. The (usually) male heroes of noir films struggle against an indifferent if not hostile universe, against their own borderline-pathological desires, and against femmes fatales whose allure is hard to separate from the threat they represent. Made, often on the cheap, by a ragtag collection of European expatriates and renegade American directors, the films are as compelling aesthetically as they are thematically. They mix elements of German Expressionism and Existentialism with home-grown American pulp fiction. We will discuss a representative sampling of noir films, attending both to cultural matters like gender and sexuality and to the aesthetic tendencies that make film noir distinct. Possible films include Ulmer's "Detour," Tourneur's "Out of the Past," Welles's "The Lady from Shanghai," and Wilder's "Double Indemnity." FILM*300J*01 Cap: 24 2.0 Michael Popich Crosslisted to PHIL*300OO-01 and HON*300F-01. This course explores the metaphysical and ethical problem(s) of distinguishing the moral good from moral evil and morally good beings from morally evil ones by means of popular "horror" films and stories. In particular, we explore the implications for maintaining the distinction between moral man and morally evil monsters by, first, considering the naturalness of the desire for immortality and the widespread religious sanction of this desire and second, by examining the implications of evolution for the concept of "monster." 12:00PM FILM*300K*01 Cap: 15 2.0 Rulon Wood Crosslisted to ART*300II-01 and COMM*300DD-01. Students will learn basics of video production and editing. Topics covered include storyboarding, camera operation, sound, lighting and editing. In addition to production techniques, students will be exposed to a wide variety of film and video genres including narrative, documentary and experimental. Students will complete several short video projects that can be included in professional portfolios or submitted to film festivals. 12:00PM Intro to Video Production TTH 09:00AM Here There Be Monsters TTH 09:00AM
Finance
FINC*412M*01 Personal Money Mgmt Strategies 2.0 Lauren Lo Re Cap: 25 MW 08:00AM 11:00AM Everyone needs a plan when it comes to managing their money. This class will help you develop your plan. We will discuss saving and investment strategies, as well as analyze the long term implications of the financial decisions that you make today. FINC*412N*01 Investmnt Prtfolio Thry & Mgmt 2.0 Lauren Lo Re Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Students in this course will be managing the $50,000 D.A. Davidson Student Investment Fund for the academic year (Fall 2005 and Spring 2006). The course will give students experience preparing industry/sector analyses, researching and using various investment styles, making stock selections, monitoring portfolio selections, preparing performance reports and portfolio re-balancing. The class is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities in investment research and management. The course will include materials designed to help students prepare for the Level 1 Exam for the Chartered Financial Analyst professional designation. FINC*412U*01 Tigers & Dragons: Today's Asia 2.0 Jeanny Miles Cap: 25 TTH 05:30PM 08:30PM This is an overview course of Asia including the geography, demographics, economies, governments and religions of half of the world's population. Particular focus will be given to case studies in East, Central and Southeast Asia, as well as the member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC). The class will review the activities of such development and investment bodies as the Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and Global Environmental Facility. These will be contrasted with the work of non-governmental organizations with local and international missions.
Gender Studies
GNDR*300KK*01 Sexuality and Immigration 2.0 Scott Gust Cap: 24 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to COMM*300GG-01. Sexuality and immigration have emerged as two of the most controversial and widely-debated issues in 21st-century US American culture and politics. But what is at stake when these two issues become one? We will begin our class with Eithne Luibheid’s ground-breaking study "Entry Denied: Controlling Sexuality at the Border" (Minnesota: 2002). Topics addressed in this course will include sexuality considerations in the refugee/asylum system (Luibheid 2002), Cuban American gay male experience and representation (Pena 2005), and same-sex migration in Australia (Yue 2008). GNDR*300Z*01 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to BIOL*300II-01 and PSYC*300SS-01. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. 03:00PM GNDR*300Z*02 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to BIOL*300II-02 and PSYC*300SS-02. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. 03:00PM Sex in the Brain TTH 12:00PM Sex in the Brain MW 12:00PM
History
HIST*300NN*01 Cap: 24 2.0 Elree Harris Take ENGL*110; Crosslisted to ENGL*300RR-01. The nineteenth-century marks the beginning of the "Age of Sensation" in the media, and, not coincidentally, of murder mysteries as a fictional genre. We will explore real and fictional murders, Victorian yellow journalism, and more specifically, the social conditions in London that generated these events. 03:00PM HIST*300NN*02 Cap: 24 2.0 Elree Harris Take ENGL*110; Crosslisted to ENGL*300RR-02. The nineteenth-century marks the beginning of the "Age of Sensation" in the media, and, not coincidentally, of murder mysteries as a fictional genre. We will explore real and fictional murders, Victorian yellow journalism, and more specifically, the social conditions in London that generated these events. 08:30PM HIST*300WW*01 Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to PHIL*300II-01 and HON*300WW-01. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough. The Holocaust & Anti-Semitism 2.0 Victorian Murders TTH 05:30PM Victorian Murders TTH 12:00PM
HIST*300WW*02
Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to PHIL*300II-02 and HON*300WW-02. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough.
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Honors
HON*300E*01 The Philosophy of Dreaming 2.0 Nicholas More Cap: 17 MWF 10:30AM 12:20PM Crosslisted to PHIL*300NN-01. The course considers the nature of dreaming, and its meaning (if any). We'll consider dreams from various vantage points (e.g., scientific, psychological, epistemological, experiential) in order to get a better understanding of the phenomena, and of our own dream experiences. Toward these goals, class members will read and discuss various theories of dreaming, will keep a dream journal, and will practice techniques for remembering dreams, and directing dreams as they happen ('lucid dreaming'). HON*300E*02 The Philosophy of Dreaming 2.0 Nicholas More Cap: 17 MWF 03:00PM 05:00PM Crosslisted to PHIL*300NN-02. The course considers the nature of dreaming, and its meaning (if any). We'll consider dreams from various vantage points (e.g., scientific, psychological, epistemological, experiential) in order to get a better understanding of the phenomena, and of our own dream experiences. Toward these goals, class members will read and discuss various theories of dreaming, will keep a dream journal, and will practice techniques for remembering dreams, and directing dreams as they happen ('lucid dreaming'). HON*300F*01 Cap: 24 2.0 Michael Popich Crosslisted to FILM*300J-01 and PHIL*300OO-01. This course explores the metaphysical and ethical problem(s) of distinguishing the moral good from moral evil and morally good beings from morally evil ones by means of popular "horror" films and stories. In particular, we explore the implications for maintaining the distinction between moral man and morally evil monsters by, first, considering the naturalness of the desire for immortality and the widespread religious sanction of this desire and second, by examining the implications of evolution for the concept of "monster." 12:00PM HON*300NN*01 David Goldsmith Judith Rogers Robyn Hyde Cap: 27 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus 3-4 times prior to travel. Travel dates are May 13 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $2,900. Crosslisted to BIOL*300EE-01, CHEM*300F-01, ESS*300D-01, and ENVI*300N-01. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach to studying the island of Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the newest landmasses on Earth, and therefore can provide scientists with insights into how islands form and become inhabited. Students will also explore how the island is affected through time as its resources are exploited and as erosion takes its toll. Natural Sciences of Hawaii 4.0 Here There Be Monsters TTH 09:00AM
HON*300WW*01
Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to HIST*300WW-01 and PHLI*300II-01. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough. HON*300WW*02 Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to HIST*300WW-02 and PHLI*300II-02. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough. The Holocaust & Anti-Semitism 2.0
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Human Performance and Wellness
HPW*300G*01 Elizabeth Rogers Kerry Case Cap: 15 Meets on-campus 3 dates prior to travel. Travel dates are May 11- 26. Estimated trip cost is $4,855. Crosslisted to ENVI*300J-01. On this May Term Trip, students will climb the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and learn advanced mountaineering and leadership skills. They will develop an understanding of the environment and culture of the area both through their wilderness experience and a social service project following the trek. This trip will be guided by Alaska Mountain Guides International, Inc. and include curriculum from the International Wilderness Leadership School, both of which are highly regarded and accredited in the field of experiential education. They are located in Alta, Utah during the winter and will help facilitate pre-trip meetings and preparation for the climb. Africa: Kilimanjaro & Service 4.0
Interdisciplinary
INTR*150*01 Choices: Career Planning 2.0 Brianna Koucos Jon Davis
Cap: 15 MWF 10:30AM 12:30PM This course is offered to teach career planning and development skills to help students identify personal interests, values, and abilities relevant to the world of work; research majors/careers that may match those characteristics; and develop decision-making and job search skills necessary in making a satisfying occupational choice and finding a job in that field. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis. INTR*300F*01 Virginia Joiner David Stokes Cap: 40 Instr permission reqd. Meets on campus May 4 - 7. Travel dates are May 9 - 25. Estimated trip cost is $4,750. Crosslisted to EDUC*300CC-01. This course is a seminar-style, multi-site course taught partially on campus at Westminster College and partially in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid), Italy (Rome, Pompeii) and Greece (Athens, Cyclades islands).Through this course, students will strive to understand the funds of knowledge that can be brought to the American education system by international students and faculty. While abroad, we will be using the country's resources, institutions, and history to explore the cultural, international, and historical issues relevant to education. We will use stories from classical literature, essays, current events related to education, and on-site visits to historical and educational sites and resources. Comparative Intrnat'l Educ Sys 4.0
INTR*301*01 Cap: 20
1.0 Christopher LeCluyse Instr permission reqd. For McNair students only. This course is designed to introduce you to the composing processes and practices necessary for successful professional research. To that end, you will learn and practice rhetorical analysis and principles of organization as they pertain to discipline specific research writing. You will learn strategies for the use and integration, as well as the analysis and synthesis, of primary and secondary sources. In addition, you will learn various techniques and strategies for successfully reading, addressing, and composing responses to timed-writing prompts. INTR*350*01 Jon Davis Brianna Koucos Cap: 25 TBA Instr permission reqd. A May Term course offering students the opportunity to follow a professional in a selected field in anticipation of a possible career in that field. Participating professionals are contacted by the Career Resource Center for clearance of assignments. Available only to those students who preregister. This course is taught on a credit/no credit basis and may be taken more than once for credit. Career Shadowing 1.0
Writing for Professional Rsrch TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM
Latin
LATN*300B*01 Lance Newman Georgiana Donavin Cap: 18 Take LATN*110 LATN*111; Meets on-campus May 4-7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Travel dates are May 10 - 21. Estimated trip cost is $850. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement for English majors. Crosslisted to ENGL*300B-01 and ENVI*300P-01. This is an interdisciplinary course connecting early Christian texts and arts pertaining to desert asceticism with modern Southwest American literature on spirituality and the landscape. During an intensive week of classes on Westminster's campus during the first week of May Term, students will receive an introduction to Medievalism and Modernism in desert literature, and Latin students will begin translations of the lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. For approximately two weeks afterwards, the class will take a camping trip to the Southwest desert, stopping at Mesa Verde, Abiquiu, Chaco and Moab, in an exploration of the various manifestations of spirituality in the American desert today. LATN*300C*01 Language & Lit of the Desert 2.0 Georgi Donavin Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to ENGL*300P-01. This course concentrates on the ancient literature of desert landscapes, beginning with the Church fathers and mothers of the desert and continuing through medieval representations of deserts and “wastelands.” Latin students engage in translations of passages from the early Latin literature; English students work on researching contexts for this literature. All students compare English translations with originals. The course includes field trips to the West Desert and to local sites. Lit of Desert Spirituality 4.0
Management
MGMT*412A*01 Rational/Creative Decis Making 2.0 Ken Meland Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Introduces the rational decision-making process and applies it to individual decision-making and organizational decision-making. A number of techniques are discussed and applied that promote creativity in the decision-making process. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques are used, and barriers to effective decision-making are discussed. This course is open to all majors.
MGMT*412I*01
Effective Business Writing
2.0
Steve Hurlbut Gail Klofstad
Cap: 25 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM This intensive course explores style, organization and formats necessary for writing effectively in business. This is not a research course. Students will draw on their own experience and knowledge to create a portfolio of finished writing pieces. MGMT*412JJ*01 Career Plans & Prof. Portfolio 2.0 Steve Hurlbut Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM This is a class designed to help students plan and prepare for their future. Each student will do assessment exercises and then prepare a career plan. We will discuss how to collect and use portfolio artifacts in a job search. We will also do networking exercises and informational interviews to create a list of professional contacts.
Marketing
MKTG*412J*01 Films in Internat'l Business 2.0 Nancy Panos Schmitt Cap: 25 MW 05:30PM 08:30PM This class will explore International Business through feature films and documentaries. We will cover several key issues in IB including shifts in power to Asia, outsourcing, globalization, and social entrepreneurship. These films will be accompanied by articles and cases. Students will watch films, discuss theory and cases, and write evaluations of the topics explored through various media. MKTG*412L*01 The Business of Innovation 2.0 Nancy Panos Schmitt Cap: 30 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM This class will examine the corporate world's innovation challenge with regard to ever-changing customers, employees, growth issues and social responsibility demands. The class will focus on how innovative companies deal with the innovate-or-die imperative brought on by globalization, the rise of entrepreneurs driving the innovation challenge and the public sector's role responding to innovation. MKTG*412VB*01 Brian Jorgensen Christopher Tong Cap: 30 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Jan. 16, Mar. 20 and May 1; from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on May 29. Travel dates are May 4 - 18. Estimated trip cost is $3,575. Crosslisted to ECON*412VB-01. By hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, China gained an enormous boost in world attention. The Olympics themselves were a marvel of technology, planning, and architecture. Still, while the games introduced millions to the phenomenal advances made by China over the past several years, it also exposed some of the country's challenges and weaknesses. This May Term study experience is designed to examine the importance of China as an economic trading partner of the U.S. and as an emerging world power. Through social and cultural interactions, business and government visits, and firsthand experience, students will develop an appreciation for this complex and fascinating country. Three class sessions prior to departure will examine China's growth and development over the past few years and what we might expect in the post-Olympic era. We will also address the history and culture of the geographic locations to be visited and the mechanics of the trip. A fourth class session will be held after returning from the trip to summarize the trip experiences and for students to submit final written and oral reports. Students in this class will visit Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Hong Kong. Leveraging Olympic Exposure 4.0
Mathematics
MATH*200D*01 Cap: 25 2.0 Jonas D'Andrea Take MATH*105; Crosslisted to ENVI*200A-01. Increasing human population in the western United States and around the globe strains limited resources, resulting in increase environmental and economic impacts. We will consider energy and water issues in the West related to population growth. Quantitative analysis and numeracy will aid our understanding of these issues. The main mathematical tools of interest are percents, dimensional analysis, modeling and approximation techniques, and elements of game theory. This course is designed to promote critical thinking and should be of interest to students majoring in diverse subjects such as Environmental Studies, Economics, Political Sciences, and Social Science. All mathematical ideas will be developed as needed, based on the actual demographics of the class. 12:30PM MATH*300S*01 Fractal Workshop 2.0 Bill Bynum Cap: 25 MTTHF 01:00PM 02:30PM Take MATH*202 This course offers an introduction to fractals and their geometry. In the first half of the course, students explore wellknown examples of fractals including the Mandelbrot set and Julia sets, discussing properties of fractals and appropriate definitions of dimension, while the latter part of the course will be spent developing these ideas into a workshop for local high school math classes. MATH*300X*01 Signal Processing Via Wavelets 2.0 Janine Wittwer Cap: 25 MTTHF 09:30AM 11:00AM Take MATH*204 Have you ever wondered how images get compressed and stored on a computer? This class will be a hands-on introduction to image processing, including Huffman Encoding, Edge Detection, Compression and JPEG 2000. We will discuss block matrices, the discrete Fourier transform, convolution and the Haar wavelet. The class will include computer labs. Water, Energy, and the West MWF 10:30AM
Music
MUSC*300I*01 Christopher Quinn Helen Hodgson Mary Jane Chase Cap: 35 Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 10:00 - 12:00 on Jan. 9, Mar. 13 and Apr. 10; meets from 12:00 - 3:00 on May 4, 20. Travel dates are May 5 - 15. Estimated trip cost is $2,687. Crosslisted to COMM*300EE-01. We will travel to New York City, the cultural capital of the world, to attend an opera, a concert, plays, and a musical theater production and to visit museums and other venues of historical and cultural significance. Prior to the trip, students will research each of the activities in order to provide the class with a written introduction to each of the events. In addition to maintaining a daily blog during the trip, the students will write a series of reviews that focus on their experiences of the arts. MUSC*300O*01 Hip-Hop Music and Society 2.0 Keith Embray Cap: 25 MTW 03:00PM 05:00PM Crosslisted to SOC*300V-01. Hip-Hop is more than just music or entertainment, but a medium of communication which impacts, represents and misrepresents the life experiences of youth, especially inner-city youth in America. Topics of materialism, sexism, violence, linguistics, and commercial exploitation, will be presented and discussed. Through the use of historical, sociological and linguistic lenses, students will gain a greater reflective capacity about the culture and music of HipHop, and its current state. Celebrating the Arts: NYC 4.0
MUSC*300V*01 Medieval Music Performance 2.0 Christopher LeCluyse Cap: 25 MWF 01:00PM 03:00PM The Middle Ages spanned an entire millennium of music history, from the beginnings of Gregorian chant in the fifth century to the complex polyphony that paved the way for the musical Renaissance in the fifteenth century. Learn how to sing this powerfully spiritual and emotionally rich repertoire in styles appropriate to the period. Among the topics we will cover are reading medieval chant notation, pronouncing medieval languages, singing single-voice troubadour and pilgrim songs, and performing polyphony from two-voice organum through the complexities of the Ars Nova. The course will culminate in a public concert. MUSC*300W*01 Song Interpretation 2.0 Christopher Quinn Cap: 20 MTWTH 11:00AM 12:30PM This course is designed to help singers learn how to become solo performers. Stage presence, interpretation, stage fright, and stylizing songs will be discussed in-depth. The class will explore techniques and strategies that will help you learn to let go of your inhibitions. Initially, we will do many trust-building exercises with each other. We will learn songs together and you will choose a couple of songs to work on during this month-long class. You will be encouraged to use your imagination and create story-lines and sub-texts that go hand-in-hand with the music you are learning. Everyone will sing for each other and we will all learn songs from different styles and genres. Guest artists will come into the class weekly to discuss their performing experiences. The two main goals of the class are to become more comfortable in front of an audience and to learn how to sell a song no matter what style you are singing.
Nursing
NURS*300A*01 Issues of the Homeless 2.0 Diane Van Os Cap: 30 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to PSYC*300ZZ-01. Explores issues affecting the homeless. Lectures and field experiences are designed to increase students' sensitivity and awareness of issues affecting the urban poor. Various political, social, environmental, economic, and health-related issues will be explored. NURS*300B*01 Diane Van Os Marsha Morton Cap: 40 TTH 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to PSYC*300F-01. Analyzes the facts about the major health crisis of HIV and AIDS. Content includes prevention, modes of transmission, psychosocial aspects of the disease, and ethical and legal policy issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. NURS*300C*01 Wellness 2.0 Stephanie Zimmer Diane Forster-Burke The Truth About AIDS 2.0
Cap: 40 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM This course is designed for all members of the college community who want to explore self-care issues related to their own wellness. Students have opportunities to investigate strategies to achieve and maintain wellness within themselves and others in the world around them. Topics include health maintenance, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and healthy lifestyles. NURS*300F*01 Hopi and Navajo Cultures 4.0 Marsha Morton Carolyn Jenkins Janet Dynak Instr permission reqd. Meets on-campus from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on May 4, 6, 20, 27. Field trip to Indian Walk-In Center and State Board of Education on May 20, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Travel dates are May 9 May 17. Estimated trip cost is $775, plus approximately $200 for meals and spending money. Crosslisted to EDUC*300E-01.
Cap: 16
This course introduces students to Hopi and Navajo peoples. It includes social, educational, environmental, political, economic, artistic, health and caring aspects of their cultures. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of health care in local outpatient clinics and teaching in the clinics and schools. Students from othe majors are welcome with the consent of the instructor. Class will be held on campus four days and then there will be a nine-day field trip designed for students to explore health beliefs, educational practices, and ecosystems on Hopi and Navajo reservations in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Students will visit Indian Health Services and private health care facilities, schools on reservations, Hopi and possibly Navajo families, museums, and possibly National Park sites. A humanitarian project will be undertaken to assist students with much-needed school supplies. Students will participate in guided field and river trips. Students will also spend one day visiting related sites in Salt Lake City after the nine-day field experience. Students with disabilities needing accommodations should contact instructors by January 15, 2009. Insufficient enrollment or national or international situations may cause cancellation of this study experience. If cancelled, students can either sign up for another study experience or the student's money will be refunded. NURS*300G*01 Complementary Healing 2.0 Diane Forster-Burke Stephanie Zimmer
Cap: 30 TTH 09:00AM 12:00PM This course is designed for all members of the college community. It provides an introduction to complementary healing as a means of promoting health, and preventing and treating illness. During the course, we will explore various modalities such as: Chinese Medicine, Chi-Kung, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Massage, and Aromatherapy. The theoretical foundations of the modalities will be discussed to help the student become a more informed consumer and to assist the student to able to apply these concepts to him/herself in order to reach optimal well-being. NURS*300V*01 Cap: 18 4.0 Han Kim Travel dates are May 2 - 24. Estimated trip cost is $4,090. Crosslisted to EDUC*300DD-01. The focus of this course will be understanding the educational, health and developmental needs of rural Thai citizens as well as indigenous populations through cultural immersion and active participation in service projects designed to provide benefits to the local peoples. Students will participate in service projects in two distinct rural Thai villages, one near the Burmese border in Mae Sot, Thailand, and one in the rural Northeast near Khon Kaen, Thailand, that will help alleviate some of the health, educational and developmental issues present while staying with local families within the villages. Other activities will include tours of historically significant sites in Thailand as well as spending a day with Burmese refugee children at a refugee school and visiting an HIV AIDS hospice. Students will be expected to attend four preparatory sessions during Spring Semester that will prepare them for the experience. Course assignments will include reflective journaling, active discussions during the trip, and a reflective multimedia project at the end of the trip. Service Learning in Thailand
Philosophy
PHIL*300II*01 Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to HIST*300WW-01 and HON*300WW-01. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough. The Holocaust & Anti-Semitism 2.0
PHIL*300II*02
Susan Cottler Michael Popich Cap: 25 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to HIST*300WW-02 and HON*300WW-02. The role of anti-Semitism, especially Christian anti-Semitism and the racial-political anti-Semitism of the late 19th th and early 20 centuries will be examined as necessary conditions for the Holocaust. Our initial focus will be the three main classes of Holocaust participants: perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; and the products of anti-Semitism. Finally, we will reflect on the aftermath of the Holocaust, considering in particular the occurrence of more genocides in the latter half of the 20th century. Tragically, "Never Again!" is not enough. PHIL*300NN*01 The Philosophy of Dreaming 2.0 Nicholas More Cap: 17 MWF 10:30AM 12:20PM Crosslisted to HON*300E-01. The course considers the nature of dreaming, and its meaning (if any). We'll consider dreams from various vantage points (e.g., scientific, psychological, epistemological, experiential) in order to get a better understanding of the phenomena, and of our own dream experiences. Toward these goals, class members will read and discuss various theories of dreaming, will keep a dream journal, and will practice techniques for remembering dreams, and directing dreams as they happen ('lucid dreaming'). PHIL*300NN*02 The Philosophy of Dreaming 2.0 Nicholas More Cap: 17 MWF 03:00PM 05:00PM Crosslisted to HON*300E-02. The course considers the nature of dreaming, and its meaning (if any). We'll consider dreams from various vantage points (e.g., scientific, psychological, epistemological, experiential) in order to get a better understanding of the phenomena, and of our own dream experiences. Toward these goals, class members will read and discuss various theories of dreaming, will keep a dream journal, and will practice techniques for remembering dreams, and directing dreams as they happen ('lucid dreaming'). PHIL*300OO*01 Cap: 24 2.0 Michael Popich Crosslisted to FILM*300J-01 and HON*300F-01. This course explores the metaphysical and ethical problem(s) of distinguishing the moral good from moral evil and morally good beings from morally evil ones by means of popular "horror" films and stories. In particular, we explore the implications for maintaining the distinction between moral man and morally evil monsters by, first, considering the naturalness of the desire for immortality and the widespread religious sanction of this desire and second, by examining the implications of evolution for the concept of "monster." 12:00PM Here There Be Monsters TTH 09:00AM
The Holocaust & Anti-Semitism
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Psychology
PSYC*300F*01 Diane Van Os Marsha Morton Cap: 40 TTH 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to NURS*300B-01. Analyzes the facts about the major health crisis of HIV and AIDS. Content includes prevention, modes of transmission, psychosocial aspects of the disease, and ethical and legal policy issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. PSYC*300HH*01 The Face 2.0 Paul Presson Cap: 25 MW 08:00AM 11:00AM Take PSYC*105 In this course we will examine and discuss the role of the human face in influencing behavior. We will look at topics such as beauty, attraction, prejudice, culture, fame, emotions, and relationships. We will also discuss the influence of technology in human interaction in as much as telephones, telegraph, email, texts, online social sites, and others require communication without face-to-face contact. PSYC*300K*01 Stories in Data: Gentle Stats 2.0 Jennifer Simonds Cap: 20 MW 03:00PM 06:00PM Take PSYC*105 MATH*105 This course presents an introduction to or review of basic statistics through hands-on, collaborative work on a real-world data set. Group work will culminate in a report delivered to an actual organization. While material will be presented from a psychological viewpoint, this course can be useful for any student needing background in applied statistics. Individual projects will be customized for each student's background and goals. And, no, you will not have to memorize equations! Does not fulfill the MATH*150 requirement, but is good practice before or after that course. The Truth About AIDS 2.0
PSYC*300P*01 Kids Say the Darndest Things 2.0 Jennifer Simonds Cap: 25 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Take PSYC*105 "Your mind is for moving things and looking at things when there's not a movie or a TV around," said a 4-year-old. Why do young children say such funny things about the world? In this course, we will use principles from conceptual development to understand statements students will collect through structured interviews with children. PSYC*300SS*01 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to BIOL*300II-01 and GNDR*300Z-01. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. Applies to the Neurosciences/Experimental area of concentration. 03:00PM PSYC*300SS*02 Cap: 25 2.0 Lesa Ellis Take PSYC*105 or BIOL*105; Crosslisted to BIOL*300II-02 and GNDR*300Z-02. Explores brain-based biological influences on gender and sexuality. Content will reflect current findings from psychology and the neurosciences. Topics covered will include similarities and differences between male and female brains, intersexed conditions, sexual attraction, and other issues pertinent to gender and sexuality. Applies to the Neurosciences/Experimental area of concentration. 03:00PM PSYC*300TT*01 The Psychology of Love 2.0 Angela Hicks Cap: 25 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM What is love? Its the topic of thousands of songs and books. It can make us spring out of bed one day and leave us unable to function the next. We've heard what Dr. Phil & Dr. Laura have to say about it. In this class we'll learn what researchers have discovered about the psychology and biology of love and romantic relationships. And yes, you will understand why, after a breakup, you just can't stop calling... PSYC*300TT*02 The Psychology of Love 2.0 Angela Hicks Cap: 25 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM What is love? Its the topic of thousands of songs and books. It can make us spring out of bed one day and leave us unable to function the next. We've heard what Dr. Phil & Dr. Laura have to say about it. In this class we'll learn what researchers have discovered about the psychology and biology of love and romantic relationships. And yes, you will understand why, after a breakup, you just can't stop calling... PSYC*300Y*01 Autism: Awareness Or Epidemic? 2.0 Shamby Polychronis Cap: 25 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to EDUC*300AA-01. It was previously believed that 1 in every 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism. Recent studies now estimate that 1 out of every 166 children in America are being diagnosed with the disorder. As concerns grow, blame is being placed on everything from vaccinations to cell phone radiation. This course will explore some of the current issues in the area of autism including possible causes as well as implications for schools, families, and the community. PSYC*300ZZ*01 Issues of the Homeless 2.0 Diane Van Os Cap: 30 MW 09:00AM 12:00PM Crosslisted to NURS*300A-01. Explores issues affecting the homeless. Lectures and field experiences are designed to increase students' sensitivity and awareness of issues affecting the urban poor. Various political, social, environmental, economic, and health-related issues will be explored. Sex in the Brain TTH 12:00PM Sex in the Brain MW 12:00PM
Sociology
SOC*300Q*01 Exploding Hollywood! 2.0 Mark Rubinfeld Cap: 30 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to FILM*300H-01. This course explores the cultural implications of Hollywood action films. Although these films are often criticized as "big, loud, and stupid," students will learn how--for better and worse--Hollywood action blockbusters help to shape Americans' image of themselves and non-Americans' image of Americans. Examining these films, students will explore a wide array of sociological questions, such as what accounts for the enduring popularity of these movies? Can there be such a thing as virtuous violence? How do these films reinforce and challenge dominant American values? What role do women play in these movies and how is their role changing? Along with critically analyzing classics of the genre, the course will also include field trips to the newest Hollywood action blockbuster releases. SOC*300Q*02 Exploding Hollywood! 2.0 Mark Rubinfeld Cap: 30 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to FILM*300H-02. This course explores the cultural implications of Hollywood action films. Although these films are often criticized as "big, loud, and stupid," students will learn how--for better and worse--Hollywood action blockbusters help to shape Americans' image of themselves and non-Americans' image of Americans. Examining these films, students will explore a wide array of sociological questions, such as what accounts for the enduring popularity of these movies? Can there be such a thing as virtuous violence? How do these films reinforce and challenge dominant American values? What role do women play in these movies and how is their role changing? Along with critically analyzing classics of the genre, the course will also include field trips to the newest Hollywood action blockbuster releases. SOC*300U*01 Dating, Love, and Weddings 2.0 Kristjane Nordmeyer Cap: 25 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM This course explores intimate relationships today, with a primary focus on the United States and some cross-cultural comparisons. How have relationships in the United States changed over the last few decades? We will explore "hook-ups," love, dating, and weddings through various sociological perspectives. In particular, we will explore the ways in which social institutions and social norms shape our most intimate relationships. SOC*300V*01 Hip-Hop Music and Society 2.0 Keith Embray Cap: 25 MTW 03:00PM 05:00PM Crosslisted to MUSC*300O-01. Hip-Hop is more than just music or entertainment, but a medium of communication which impacts, represents and misrepresents the life experiences of youth, especially inner-city youth in America. Topics of materialism, sexism, violence, linguistics, and commercial exploitation, will be presented and discussed. Through the use of historical, sociological and linguistic lenses, students will gain a greater reflective capacity about the culture and music of HipHop, and its current state.
Spanish
SPAN*300W*01 Spanish Golden Age: Adventures 2.0 Deyanira Ariza-Velasco Cap: 24 MW 08:00AM 11:00AM Take SPAN*111 This class will focus on a series of novels by Spanish author Arturo Perez. "Captain Alatriste," "The King's Gold," and "The Sun Over Breda" deal with the adventures of the title character, a Spanish soldier living in the 17th century (Spanish Golden Age). The period settings allow references to the authors and artists of the time, one of the most important in Spanish history. The novels reflect Spain and the Spaniards as a people united who, in spite of being at war with all major European powers, are capable of showing bravery and honor. The students will discuss the novels and films, answer a cuestionario, take quizzes and give presentations during the course. Novels are available in English and Spanish. SPAN*300X*01 Latin American Heroes/Heroines 2.0 Deyanira Ariza-Velasco Cap: 24 TTH 08:00AM 11:00AM Take SPAN*111 This class will read "The General in His Labyrinth" (El General en su Laberinto), a very descriptive and emotionally riveting novel by the Nobel Prize of Literature winner Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, which follows the life of General Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), the legendary leader who united various groups of revolutionarios under his command. Also, this class will read Elena Poniatowska's novel "Here's to You, Jesusa!" (Hasta no verte Jesus mio), a rich, sensitive retelling of the life of Jesusa Palancares de Aguilar during the Mexican Revolution. The students will discuss the novels and films, answer a cuestionario, take quizzes and give presentations during the course. Novels are available in English and Spanish.
Theatre
THTR*300Z*01 Michael Vought Antonina Vought Cap: 20 TTH 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to ENVI*300M-01. No single lifestyle choice we make will have a more immediate and lasting effect on the environment than our dietary choices. This course will examine how conscious eating can make a personal and global difference. Through research and practical food preparation we will gain the incentive and know-how to transform our diets for personal and planetary health. THTR*300Z*02 Michael Vought Antonina Vought Cap: 20 MW 12:00PM 03:00PM Crosslisted to ENVI*300M-02. No single lifestyle choice we make will have a more immediate and lasting effect on the environment than our dietary choices. This course will examine how conscious eating can make a personal and global difference. Through research and practical food preparation we will gain the incentive and know-how to transform our diets for personal and planetary health. Eco Eating 2.0 Eco Eating 2.0