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Course List for Fall 2026

If a course fulfills distribution area requirements, it is noted after the course title: AH = Arts and Humanities, SS = Social Science, SM = Science and Math, LA = Language, PPD = Power, Privilege, and Diversity, GL = Global Learning. Courses that satisfy the quantitative reasoning requirement as noted as “Q."

ASIA – Asian Studies, CHIN – Chinese Studies, FREN – Global French Studies, GRMN – German Studies, HISP – Hispanic Studies, JAPN – Japanese Studies, ITAL – Italian Cultural Studies

This Advising Guide for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree in the College of Liberal Arts may be helpful.

Course Descriptions

ANTH 151. Human Cultures (1 course, SS)

An introduction to the perspectives, methods and ideas of cultural anthropology. Analysis of human diversity and similarities among people throughout the world, both Western and non-Western, through cross-cultural comparison. Topics include: culture and society; ethnographic research; ethnocentrism vs. cultural relativism; how societies adapt to their environment; different forms of marriage and social relationships; male, female and other forms of gender; the social functions of religion; and processes of socio-cultural change. May not be taken pass/fail.

ANTH 153. Human Origins (1 course, SM)

An introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology, showing how biology and culture enable humankind to survive in many different environments. Topics discussed include primate behavior, fossil humans, tools and society, and the relationships between biology and human behavior. May not be taken pass/fail. (Anthropology Course Fee: $9.00)

ARTD 120. Introduction to Design Studies (1 course)

In this studio course, students will learn how to control shape, value, space, form, and visual relationship to create effective design and communication. Projects focus on design and problem solving process and result in a portfolio of studies and completed works. This course introduces students to histories and theories of design, and positions students to develop as designers in various fields. (ARTS Course Fee: $25.00)

ARTH 133. East Asian Art, Bronze to the Mongols (1 course)

A survey of the arts of East Asia from 1500 B.C.E to the 14th century, analyzing the major developments in the art and architecture of China, Japan, Korea, and the Ry?ky?s over a range of media. We will study some of the various methodologies that can be applied to East Asian Art as well as key themes in the chronological and historical development of visual cultures against the background of religious, political and social contexts. May count toward Asian Studies.

ARTH 137. Global Catholic Art (1 course)

During the early modern period, European empires were steadily expanding across the world. Between the fifteenth-century voyages of Columbus and the eighteenth-century takeover of key Pacific Islands, virtually every habitable corner of the planet was either colonized by or economically connected to nations in Europe. These processes of colonialism involved war, religious conversion, and the cross-cultural exchange of objects and ideas. Objects that circulated during this early period of globalization included spices, precious metals, printed religious images, cloth, sculptures, and paintings. This course will focus on the spread of Catholic images between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas within the wider framework of the political and economic systems described above. In doing so, we will consider common visual patterns, themes of religious devotion, and differences in how Catholic imagery was portrayed in disparate cultural contexts. We will also examine the art-historical legacies of Catholic colonialism via the study of twentieth-century objects. Students in this course will develop essential skills in comparative analysis and acquire a knowledge of aesthetic trends related to early modern colonialism and globalization.

ARTS 153. Introduction to Painting (1 course)

What is a painting (if not just a rectangle with paint on it)? What makes a good painting (if not just technique)? This class introduces you to the questions and techniques of painting from multiple points of view. While designed for students with little or no experience in painting, this class prepares students for advanced painting classes and independently driven work. We will sharpen our awareness of the ways paintings suggest meaning through form, context, narrative, and its relationship to the viewer. (ARTS Course Fee: $200.00)

ARTS 163. Introduction to Photography (1 course)

This survey class is an introduction to photography as an art form. This course provides opportunities for learning personal expression, critical thinking, and the aesthetics of photography through studio assignments, critiques, demonstrations, lectures and discussions.Students will use both digital and non-digital cameras, print in the darkroom, and learn the magic of chemical photography, while also outputting digitally. By learning the history of the medium students will come to know that photography does not have to be tied to the camera industry. (ARTS Course Fee: $250.00)

ARTS 175. Introduction to Ceramics (1 course)

This survey class is an introduction to contemporary ceramic art practice. Through demonstrations, studio work, readings, and critiques, students will build a strong understanding of ceramic concepts, methods, and materials. Course content will explore both handmade pottery and sculptural forms through a range of techniques including hand building, wheel forming and surface development. (ARTS Course Fee: $125.00)

BIO 101. Molecules, Genes and Cells (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to genetics, cell biology and molecular biology. Students will examine topics in biological chemistry, cellular structure and function, metabolism and energy flow in cellular systems, Mendelian genetics, and the cell cycle.

BIO 102. Evolution, Organisms and Ecology (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to the principles and practice of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and ecology. Students will examine topics in natural selection, the modern synthesis, speciation, phylogeny, primary productivity and ecological efficiency.

BUSA 110Q. Gateway to Business Analytics with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SS)

A first course in applied business analytics that assumes no prior experience in the field. Explores uses of business analytics and ways to successfully use analytics in business decisions, including ethical aspects of data analysis. Focuses on gathering, organizing, and describing information. May include introductory topics such as data visualization and interpretation through use of simulation, case studies, and guest speakers. The course will include content from each of the four specializations in the Business Analytics major at 51吃瓜网: mathematics, computer science, financial analytics, and business & economics.

BUSA 240. Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (1 course, SS)

The course surveys fundamental principles of risk, the risk management process, andinsurance as a systematic approach to transfer and finance risk. It examines howinsurance offers protection against major risks that firms and individuals face, how theinsurance market is structured, and how and why the industry is regulated. This coursealso delves into theories and philosophies that provide insights into how the riskmanagement industry functions in the larger society. Emphasis is placed onunderstanding that insurance is just one of the techniques to be relied upon in planning acomprehensive risk management program.

CHEM 120. Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules (1 course, SM)

This course introduces the basics of chemical bonding, structure and behavior in the context of organic molecules. Emphasis is placed on the nature of bonding, how chemists determine structure, the three-dimensional aspects of structure and how molecular structure determines chemical behavior. Lab activities are designed to reinforce class topics while introducing common organic lab techniques, such as liquid-liquid extraction, NMR, IR, GC/MS, and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHEM 130. Structure and Properties of Inorganic Compounds (1 course, SM)

An introduction to structure, bonding, properties and simple reactions of inorganic compounds. Topics covered include basic quantum theory, bonding theories, molecular and solid state structure and periodic properties of the elements and their compounds. Application of these topics to biological, environmental and geological systems will be stressed. The lab will focus on the synthesis, structure, properties, and reactivity of inorganic substances, including simple ionic substances and coordination complexes. Characterization using infrared and visible spectroscopy is also introduced. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHEM 170. Stoichiometric Calculations (0.25 course)

A review of the quantitative treatment of chemistry and chemical reactions. Topics include ways to express the absolute and relative amount of chemicals (grams, moles and concentration), balancing chemical reactions, mole-to-mole relationships, limiting reagents and theoretical yields. The course is composed of a series of self-paced modules. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHIN 161. Elementary Chinese I (1 course)

The goals for this course are for students to master the pinyin Romanization system and to acquire basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. CHIN 161 is open only to beginners in Chinese or those with two years or less of high school Chinese.

CHIN 261. Intermediate Chinese I (1 course)

Course work helps students to develop four linguistic skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) in Chinese at a more advanced level. Course work emphasizes drills, conversation and grammar. The goals are for students to acquire the following skills: to pronounce modern standard Chinese, to write words using both characters and pinyin Romanization system, to converse in more complicated sentences based on grammatical structures introduced in this course and to write essays. Prerequisite: CHIN 162 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CHIN 361. Advanced Chinese I (1 course)

Reading and discussion of advanced Chinese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: CHIN 262 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CLST 100. Greek and Roman Mythology (1 course)

The principal myths and legends of the ancient world, with consideration of the nature of myth, the social origin and evolution of myths, their relation to religion and philosophy and their use in literature and art.

CLST 154. Ancient Roman World (1 course)

This course provides a broad survey of Roman history, society, and literature from its foundation until the fall of the Roman Empire. Students read widely from Roman primary sources such as Cicero, Vergil, and Tacitus. Not open to students with credit in CLST 254.

CLST 161. Introduction to Mediterranean Archaeology (1 course, SS)

This courses introduces students to the history, theory, and practice of Mediterranean archaeology. The course covers three areas: the rediscovery of Classical antiquity and its effect on European cultural and intellectual development; the basics of field methodology, including the use of technology; and the ethical role of the archaeologists in the interpretation and preservation of cultural remains. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Priority given to first-year students and sophomores.

COMM 110. Introduction to Theatre (1 course)

This course offers an overview and introduction to the understanding and appreciation of theatre arts byexamining foundations of drama as a communicative act. The course also addresses dramatic theory andliterature, collaborative theatre artists, and basic production techniques. Students will gain insight into theimaginative and creative process that makes up the art of theatre.

COMM 111. Acting I (1 course)

Grounding in American acting technique, paying particular attention to objective, obstacle, playable action, character analysis, improvisation, and understanding and development of the vocal and physical instruments.

COMM 117. Costume, Lighting, and Scenery Craft (1 course)

The theory and practice of technical production for live performance, including: scenery construction, lighting, properties, costume construction and make-up. Laboratory work on University productions.

COMM 123. Public Speaking (1 course)

This course examines the attitudes, methods, and techniques used in effective public speaking. Effective performance required in a variety of speaking situations.

CSC 120Q. Computer Science for All with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

Computers (in their various kinds and sizes) appear in our hands, cars, and other parts of our daily lives. They are essential tools in business, healthcare, education, and industry. Computers play a crucial research role in technical fields, humanities, and social sciences. This course serves students who want to learn elementary principles of computer science and some basic data analysis skills using the popular computer language Python. This course will encourage the understanding of quantitative and mathematical concepts, representational formats, and methodologies of [discipline]; the evaluation of quantitative evidence and arguments; the use of quantitative information to make decisions; and the use of projects for deeper learning. Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail. Does not count toward CS major, CS minor, or Data Science minor. Does not count toward CS GPA.

CSC 121Q. Computer Science I with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

This is an introductory course in which problem solving and algorithm development are studied by considering computer science topics, such as computer graphics, graphical user interfaces, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence and information management systems. A brief introduction to content in the remaining core courses, such as object-oriented concepts, stacks, and queues. Interesting and relevant programming assignments related to these topics are written in a high- level programming language that supports objects. Additional assignments utilize writing and data analysis to reinforce central course concepts and to address related areas of computing, such as ethics, history and the meaning of intelligence. The course meets three hours in class and two hours in laboratory (3-2). Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail.

CSC 125. Principles of Software Development (formerly CSC 232) (1 course)

A study of fundamental techniques and tools for managing software development projects, together with relevant professional and ethical issues. Topics include methodologies such as UML diagrams for software specification and design, documentation standards, and tools for testing, code management, analysis, and debugging. Object oriented programming techniques such as inheritance and polymorphism are emphasized. Students will develop skills in individual and team software development through extensive practice designing and implementing object oriented software systems. In addition, students gain experiencereading, documenting, presenting and critiquing such systems. Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail. Prerequisite: CSC 121.

ECON 100Q. Introduction to Economics with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SS)

Survey of basic concepts and processes in microeconomics and macroeconomics: production, income, demand, supply, cost, price, market structures, money, government finance and international trade and finance. This course will encourage the understanding of quantitative and mathematical concepts, representational formats, and methodologies of economics; the evaluation of quantitative evidence and arguments; the use of quantitative information to make decisions; and the use of problem-solving and projects for deeper learning.

EDUC 170. Foundations of Education (1 course, SS)

This course examines education through historical, philosophical, socio/cultural, and political/economic lenses. We explore the power of education to transform lives, and the ways in which it can work to reproduce social inequality and oppression--within the U.S. and globally. The course introduces students to the core framework of the education studies program that entails an expansive view of education as a social and political process embedded throughout our lived experiences. May not be taken pass/fail.

ENG 120. College Writing I (1 course)

This course reviews good writing strategies to prepare students for the level of reading, writing and critical thinking done in College Writing II. By means of short essay assignments, students build fluency and confidence in writing. May not be counted toward a major in English. See Writing Program for details.

ENG 149. Introduction to Creative Writing (1 course)

An introduction to writing and reading fiction and poetry in a workshop setting using the work of contemporary poets and writers as models. May include some creative non-fiction and/or dramatic writing.

ENG 171. Reading Literature: Intercultural Perspectives (1 course)

This course explores literature as a means of understanding difference across boundaries of race, nation, class, gender, or religion. It will feature literary works that foreground a variety of intercultural perspectives, including literature in translation and literature that thematizes difference.

ENG 281. British Writers I (1 course)

This course surveys works of representative British authors from Anglo-Saxon times through the Augustan period. It is designed for students wishing to acquaint themselves with this broad area of British letters.

FLME 100. Intro to Film and Media Arts (1 course)

An introduction to the critical study of moving image media that focuses on textual analysis. The course emphasizes the development of cinema as an art form and cultural force and its relation to subsequent audiovisual media, such as television, video, or web series.

FLME 195. Intro to Digital Film Production (1 course)

This course provides an introduction to camerawork, sound recording, lighting and editing in digital filmmaking, with short units on short film screenwriting and working with actors. Prior experience in film production not required. (Film and Media Arts Course Fee: $150.00)

FREN 101. Elementary French I (1 course)

Introduction to the French language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The essentials of French grammar. Emphasis on communication and Francophone cultures. FREN 101 is open only to beginners in French or those with two years or less of high school French.

FREN 110. Review of Elementary French (1 course)

Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Review of French grammar and study of Francophone cultures. For those students who have prior experience in French. Open to students who are placed into this level by test results or departmental direction. Not open to those who have credit for FREN 101 or 102.

FREN 206. Topics: Conversation and Cinema (taught in French) (1 course)

This course develops communication skills in French through the study of contemporary film. By combining discussion, grammar review, and short writing assignments, students gain confidence, expand their vocabulary, and refine their language skills while engaging with cultural themes.

FREN 306. Advanced Topics: Contemporary France on Screen (taught in French) (1 course)

This course explores contemporary France as it is imagined, debated, and lived on screen. Through recent films and selected readings, students examine how cinema reflects and shapes conversations about society, belonging, and cultural change. Emphasis is placed on close visual analysis, sustained discussion, and meaningful engagement with contemporary French culture.

GEOS 110Q. Earth and the Environment with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to the materials that make up the earth and the interplay between constructive and destructive processes that shape the earth, including plate tectonics. Laboratories include mineral and rock identification, field trips, and topographic map interpretation. This course will encourage the understanding of quantitative and mathematical concepts, representational formats, and methodologies of geosciences; the evaluation of quantitative evidence and arguments; the use of quantitative information to make decisions; and the use of problem-solving, laboratory experiments, and projects for deeper learning. (Geology and Environmental Geosciences Course Fee: $20.00)

GEOS 117. Weather, Climate and Climate Change (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the Earth's atmosphere through the study of weather, climate and climate change. Topics covered include atmospheric composition,structure and function, weather phenomena and climate, and natural and human-induced climate change. Global societal responses to rapid climate change are also discussed.

GEOS 125. Introduction to Environmental Science (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the study of environmental science. Topics include matter, energy, ecosystems, human populations, natural resources, and the impact of human activity on the natural environment. Special attention is given to current environmental problems including air and water pollution, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, deforestation, and species extinctions.

GLH 101. Introduction to Global Health (1 course)

Global health is an interdisciplinary field that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people using both population-based prevention and individual-level care. This course will introduce students to an interdisciplinary understanding of complex health issues. Topics will be discussed from a range of disciplinary perspectives while considering historical, social, environmental, cultural, political, and economic factors that shape physical, mental, and social health. Rather than a focus on one location, population, or period of time, this course will examine the different perspectives and approaches that impact health and health disparities that can be used to improve health both locally and globally.

GRK 101. Introduction to Ancient Greek I (1 course)

This course prepares students to read such ancient Greek texts as Homer's Iliad, Sappho's poetry, Plato's Symposium, Herodotus' Histories, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and the New Testament in the original language. Introduction to the essentials of ancient Greek vocabulary and grammar with emphasis on development of proficiency in reading ancient Greek literature. First semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory ancient Greek language courses. Applies toward the Distribution Area requirement in Language. Applies toward Major or Minor in Greek or Classical Civilization. Prerequisite for GRK 102. Offered every Fall Semester.

GRMN 111. Elementary German I (1 course)

An introductory program with a variety of learning approaches. Presentation and reinforcement of grammar, pronunciation and idiom through simple reading, guided writing and functional spoken German. An introduction to the German cultural tradition. GRMN 111 is open only to those without German language background or to those with two years or less of high school German.

GRMN 211. Intermediate German I (1 course)

General preparation in German for personal, academic and professional use. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing brief original compositions. Reading from modern literary and cultural sources; selected topics about contemporary German life and the German tradition. Prerequisite: GRMN 112 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GRMN 212. Intermediate German II (1 course)

A continuation of GRMN 211. Prerequisite: GRMN 211 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GRMN 314. Topics: Verbrechen und Mord (1 course)

In diesem Kurs lesen wir verschiedene Romane, in denen gemordet wird oder andere Verbrechen (bewusst oder unbewusst) begangen werden. Wir werden uns sowohl mit historischen (klassischen) als auch mit modernen Werken besch盲ftigen und auch einige Filme mit 盲hnlicher Thematik sehen. Zuerst einmal werden wir die Struktur des Kriminalromans herausarbeiten und untersuchen, was f眉r die Gattung des Kriminalromans typisch ist. Bei der Lekt眉re wollen wir die verschiedenen Perspektiven (Detektiv, Opfer, M枚rder, Zuschauer) genauer betrachten. Gibt es eine typische T盲ter- oder Opferrolle? Welche Rolle spielt der 鈥淒etektiv鈥�? Warum wird ein Verbrechen oder ein Mord begangen? Wie verarbeiten T盲ter oder Opfer Straftaten? Welche Rolle spielen die Medien, wenn sie von einem Verbrechen berichten? Ziel dieses Kurses ist es, durch sorgf盲ltige Lekt眉re und Analyse von kurzen Romanen und Kurzgeschichten R眉ckschl眉sse 眉ber die Beziehungen zwischen Individuum und Gesellschaft zu ziehen. Was erwartet die Leserin und der Leser beim Lesen von Kriminalromanen und Geschichten 眉ber Verbrechen? Inwieweit sind die Individuen (Detektiv, M枚rder, Opfer, Zeugen) in die Gesellschaft eingegliedert oder aus der Gesellschaft ausgegrenzt? Wie sind in diesen Werken die Beziehungen zwischen den Geschlechtern dargestellt? Welche Machtstrukturen werden aufgedeckt und kritisiert? Welche Aspekte der Gesellschaft sollen mit diesen Werken kritisiert werden? Wir lesen s盲mtliche Texte in der Originalsprache Deutsch. Unser Ziel ist es, im Laufe des Kurses sowohl den m眉ndlichen als auch den schriftlichen Gebrauch der Sprache zu verbessern.

HISP 131. Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World I (1 course)

Introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Emphasis on Spanish-speaking cultures and communication in authentic contexts. HISP 131 is open only to beginners in Spanish or those with two years or less of high school Spanish.

HISP 140. The Spanish-Speaking World: Intensive Level (1 course)

Intensive study of the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Emphasis on Spanish-speaking cultures and communication in authentic contexts. This course is designed for those students who seek more immediate entry into higher levels.

HISP 231. Topics of the Spanish-Speaking World I (1 course)

Further development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through focused topics of the Spanish-speaking world, such as identity and memory, borders and immigration, social movements and revolution, and multilingualism. While students in this course develop thesemultiple proficiencies, it primarily utilizes formats and approaches to language instructionthat especially prepare students for HISP 330. It features multiple presentation assignmentsand grammatical instruction in the service of aural comprehension and oral proficiencies. Prerequisite: HISP 132 or HISP 140 or qualifying score on the placement test. Students may take this course prior to or after HISP 232.

HISP 232. Topics of the Spanish-Speaking World II (1 course)

Further development of reading, writing, speaking, andlistening skills through focused topics of the Spanish-speaking world, such as identity and memory, borders and immigration, social movements and revolution, and multilingualism. While students in this course develop these multiple proficiencies, it primarily utilizesformats and approaches to language instruction that especially prepare students for HISP 332. It features multiple writing assignments and grammatical instruction in the service of reading comprehension and writing proficiencies. Prerequisite: HISP 132 or HISP 140 orqualifying score on the placement test. Students may take this course prior to or after HISP 231. Students who qualify for the 200 level via placement exam and/or departmental guidance need not take HISP 231 before taking this course.

HISP 330. Orality in the Spanish-Speaking World (1 course)

Emphasis on oral registers and speaking practice, including debates, tertulias, charlas,and the language of popular movements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test. Students with recent foreign residence in a Spanish-speaking country must consult with the director of the program before registering for HISP 330.

HISP 332. Literacy in the Spanish-Speaking World (1 course)

Advanced reading and writing strategies, including grammar review and composition, for entry into the advanced curriculum. Students read from a variety of representative texts of multiple registers from the Spanish-speaking world. Open to students from all language learning backgrounds.NOTE: Students may not earn major/ minor credit for both HISP 332 and HISP 333. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the placement test.

HISP 333. Spanish as a Heritage Language (1 course)

Designed for students who grew up using Spanish with their families and/or communities, but who received the majority of K-12 education in English. Emphasis on advanced reading and writing strategies and differentiation between written and oral registers of Spanish through discussion of key issues affecting the Latinx community and civic engagement. A focus on Spanish as a national language in the U.S. and the deconstruction of myths based on power and privilege associated with being Latino in the U.S. Topics vary by semester, but may include immigration, identity construction, bilingualism, literature, or popular culture.NOTE: Students may not earn major/ minor credit for both HISP 332 and HISP 333. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the placement test.

HIST 100-1. Historical Encounters: God & Sex: Religion and Culture in Africa (1 course)

Societies across the world attach different values, taboos, sacredness, and interpretations of sex, sexuality, and sexual relationships. In Africa, although societies saw sex as a normal exercise that every "adult" aspired to engage in, the act, however, intersected with religion, culture, ritual, belief systems, and customs. The course investigates the historical, cultural, and social contexts of sexual diversity, identity, discrimination, and sexual violence in 20th and 21st century, Africa, while paying close attention to the influence of cultural norms and religion. We will organize our inquiries around the themes of sexuality and sexual relations, religion, culture, family, and courtship. Some of the questions we will raise include: What counted as sex? What types of sex were considered socially acceptable in different societies in Africa? Who was allowed to engage in them? How did taboos, values, customs, and rituals on sexual relationships change over time and across histories and geographies? Also, the course covers ongoing issues such as HIVAIDS and the current struggles for the rights of the LGBTQIA communities in Africa.

HIST 100-2. Historical Encounters: Doing 51吃瓜网 History (1 course)

In this class we will build critical historical thinking skills through an exploration of 51吃瓜网's history. By working hands-on with archival and other historical sources from 51吃瓜网's past, crafting narratives based on those sources, and considering multiple changes to the institution over time, students will explore their predecessors' experiences and will contextualize their own place in history.

HIST 100-3. Historical Encounters: The History of Happiness (1 course)

Americans are committed to happiness as one of the core values on which our nation rests鈥攁s Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence, we hold as inalienable rights 鈥渓ife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.鈥� But what is happiness? In what does a happy life consist? This course will look at how conceptions of happiness and a happy life have changed over time from the ancient Greeks to the present day. We will discuss the problems of trying to study an emotion historically, the contradictions in the philosophical conceptions of happiness, and the breakthroughs in our psychological understandings of this transient emotion.

HIST 100-4. Historical Encounters: US (1 course)

An introduction to historical analysis and argumentation. While individual sections will focus on different topics and time periods, in all sections students will investigate a range of sources, methods and historical approaches to the past. Hist 100 may be repeated for credit with different topics.

HIST 263. North American Colonies & Nations, 1491-1808 (1 course)

This course surveys key themes and events in North American history from the eve of the Columbian exchange to the early decades of the United States. We will interrogate major social, imperial, and constitutional developments, with a particular emphasis on the experiences and perspectives of Native Americans, of African Americans, and of women. We also trace the development of a string of Anglo-American colonies which, in the late eighteenth century coalesced to form an extensive, unstable independent republic. Conflict, contestation, and community-formation are at the core of our inquiry.

HIST 265. Twentieth-Century United States (1 course)

An overview of the history of the United States during the long 20th century, including domestic politics, foreign policy, and social power. Not only will we think about the big ideas, events, and themes in U.S. history, we will learn how to ask meaningful historical questions and develop the skills to answer them, especially primary-source analysis. Central questions we will ask are: What have Americans considered to be the role of thegovernment? What have Americans considered to be the role of the United States in the world? How has themeaning and practice of democracy changed? How has power operated through categories of race, gender, and class? What stories about the nation's past and identity have Americans created to serve contemporary purposes?

ITAL 171. Elementary Italian I (1 course)

First year Italian. First semester. Offered only in the fall semester. Designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian, this course is based on interaction and promotes the development of speaking, listening-comprehension, reading and writing skills. The method fosters cultural awareness and understanding of Italian traditions in the greater context of contemporary culture. Italian 171 & 172 are usually taken in sequence. No pre-requisites.

ITAL 271. Intermediate Italian I (1 course)

Second year Italian. First semester. The course focuses especially on developing proficiency in writing, reading and oral expression, and all work is contextualized in contemporary culture. The course is designed to widen knowledge of vocabulary, perfect structural use of the language, and prepare students who wantto work or live in Italy for a semester or a longer time. Lessons will present a variety of authentic materials such as newspaper articles, listening-comprehension clips, and films to facilitate immersion in Italian cultureand society. In this course students gain intercultural competence and grow to be global citizens by learning to be aware of cultural difference, developing skills to listen and observe, opening up to learning from othercultures, adopting new ways to learn, and adapting to new cultural environments. Prerequisites: ITAL 171 & 172, or placement test, or approval of the Program Director.

ITAL 376. Italian Through Film (1 course)

Italian 376 is an advanced level course that offers an in-depth look at Italian history and culture through the medium of film. This course on Italian Cinema presents a range of opportunities to discuss historical, literary, cinematic, sociological and cultural issues. While focusing on the Italian language and working on developing conversational fluency, students are encouraged to analyze the complexity of Italian society, investigating the Italian cultural heritage within both a national and international framework. Through films,students continue to work on refining writing skills, increasing vocabulary and perfecting listening-comprehension skills. As in a seminar, students will be asked to present on a variety of topics, lead discussion, debate, re-create dialogues, analyze scenes and interpret specific moments in the movies.Prerequisites: ITAL 171 & 172, or placement test, or approval of the Program Director. Normally students enroll in 200-level courses before enrolling in a 300-level course, but the sequence is not strict or mandatory.

JAPN 151. Elementary Japanese I (1 course)

Introduction to the Japanese language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. JAPN 151 is open only to beginners in Japanese or those with two years or less of high school Japanese.

JAPN 251. Intermediate Japanese I (1 course)

Further study of Japanese language and practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Prerequisite: JAPN 152 or qualifying score on the placement test.

JAPN 351. Advanced Japanese I (1 course)

Readings and discussion of advanced Japanese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test.

KINS 100. Introduction to Kinesiology (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. Designed to introduce students to the discipline of kinesiology including the major subdisciplines and approaches to studying movement. Laboratory activities are designed to allow for measurement of phenomenon discussed in class, to introduce common laboratory procedures and techniques, and to learn how to collect and analyze data to answer questions of interest in kinesiology.

LAT 123. Elementary Latin I (1 course)

An introduction to classical Latin that emphasizes reading. The course provides a solid foundational knowledge of the Latin sentence structure and a thorough training in English grammar. Includes discussions of Roman life and culture.

LAT 124. Elementary Latin II (1 course)

A continuation of Latin 123, this course broadens and deepens students' understanding of Latin and English grammar to incorporate more complex sentence patterns. Students will read more extended passages of original Latin and continue explorations into Roman life and culture through literature. Prerequisite: Latin 123 or placement

LAT 223. Intermediate Latin (1 course)

Combines a thorough review of elementary Latin and an introduction to continuous Latin texts from foundational authors such as Cicero, Caesar, Sallust, and Vergil. Teaches strategies for analyzing complex sentences and continuous passages. Includes some prose composition. Prerequisite: LAT 124 or two years of high school Latin (entering students should take the Latin placement exam during orientation) or permission of instructor.

MATH 123Q. Computational Discrete Mathematics with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the concepts of discrete mathematics with an emphasis on problem solving and computation. Topics are selected from Boolean algebra, combinatorics, functions, graph theory, matrix algebra, number theory, probability, relations and set theory. This course may have a laboratory component.

MATH 135. Calculus with Review I (1 course)

Extensive review of topics from algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, graphing and theory of equations. A study of functions, limits, continuity and differentiability of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications. Not open to students with credit in MATH 151 or any higher level calculus course.

MATH 141Q. Stats for Professionals with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

This course introduces students to elementary probability and data analysis via visual presentation of data, descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on applications with examples drawn from a wide range of disciplines in both physical and behavioral sciences and humanities. Topics of statistical inference include: confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, contingency tales, goodness of fit and ANOVA. The course will also develop familiarity with the most commonly encountered tables for probability distributions: binomial, normal, chi-squared, student-t and F. Students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in ECON 350 will only receive one-half credit for MATH 141.

MATH 151Q. Calculus I with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

A study of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with elementary applications.

MATH 152Q. Calculus II with Quantitative Reasoning Competency (1 course, SM)

Techniques of integration, parametric equations, infinite series and an introduction to the calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 151.

MATH 251. Calculus III (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the calculus of several variables. Topics include vectors and solid analytic geometry, multidimensional differentiation and integration, and a selection of applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152.

MSST 110. Contemporary Issues in Museum Studies (1 course)

This course introduces and examines the institutional practices of museums (as well as other exhibition spaces) with emphasis on the ethical dimensions of these practices. How do the creators of exhibits find ways to translate complex ideas and contextual material into accessible, compelling displays? What methods do museum professionals employ to involve and assist visitors? Why do some exhibitions become sites of public controversies and battles over representation- whose voices are heard and whose are silenced? In what manner do discussions of power, privilege, and diversity come into play in museums? How do exhibition planners negotiate ethnic, racial, class, religious, gender, and sexual difference? This course has a two-fold goal: it will introduce students to museums and their operations, and it will explore critical issues of power, privilege, and diversity in contemporary museum studies. In meeting the first goal, we will consider museum missions, practices of collection, exhibition strategies and interpretation, and audience appeal. Then, the class will situate museum strategies and practices in a larger context, examining changing museum ideologies and institutional engagements with the politics of cultural representation, as well as the ethical debates over the 'ownership' of culture and cultural artifacts. Assignments and site visits will further strengthen students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

MUS 102. Exploring Music in History and Culture (1 course)

This course is open to all students who wish to develop a deeper love and understanding of music. The course introduces concepts and terms of music studies and teaches the skills to listen more deeply and to write and speak fluently about music. The course explores some of the historical and cultural factors that have influenced musical creation and performance and the roles that music has played in social life past and present. No previous musical experience or ability to read music notation is required. No prerequisites.

MUS 140. Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 course)

Music Theory and Musicianship I builds foundational skills for collegiate music study.Students discover broadly applicable musical concepts in the domains of pitchrelationships, rhythm, timbre, and form, and build fluency with those concepts throughskill-building activities. These activities include composition, improvisation, performance,transcription, sight-reading, aural identification, music analysis, music technologyapplications, and writing. This course also builds keyboard and vocal skills: concepts willbe drilled at the piano, vocally (using moveable Do solfege), and on students' primaryinstruments, if different. Concepts and activities will be situated within current discoursesin music studies.

MUS 171. Beginning Ballet I (0.5 course)

Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic concepts and terminology will be considered as will aspects of history and appreciation. (Group Dance: $180.00)

MUS 175. Beginning Jazz Dance I (0.5 course)

Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic jazz technique and terminology will be addressed. Students will gain body control and awareness through class performance. (Group Dance: $180.00)

MUS 181. Symphonic Band (0.25 course)

The Symphonic Band provides playing experiences for College of Liberal Arts majors, and School of Music majors who want to improve their technique and skills on secondary woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The mission of the Symphonic Band is to create maximum enjoyment with limited performance demands for students who wish to continue to perform in a large ensemble as part of their collegiate educational experience. Auditions are not required for participation. However, they are held for optional chair placements and part assignments.

MUS 274. Putnam County Festival Choir (0.25 course)

This community choir at 51吃瓜网 is open to both students as well as community members(e. g. staff/faculty/residents of Greencastle, Putnam County and beyond) who meet inweekly two-hour rehearsals during each semester. The choir therefore is designed to bringtogether a diverse group of people through shared musical experiences. No audition ormusic reading skills are needed to join, the desire to sing together in a group is enough.

MUS 295. Topics in Music: Composing Community (0.5 course)

Composing Community explores how music composition can be social, in its content, notation, and working processes. We'll study music that intentionally reflects or creates social structures and relationships among its performers, composer-performer collaboration models, social practice art that involves sound and music, co-composition, scores as multi-player games, and more. Most assignments will involve composing, either individually or collaboratively: you'll create several small compositions and one larger one that reflect ideas and models we study in class. All levels of compositional experience, from none to a lot, are welcome.

PACS 100. Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (1 course, SS)

This course surveys the process of conflict, including conflict management, from a multidisciplinary perspective. As such, it deals with the causes, dynamics, types, levels, management functions and outcomes of conflict. The implementation of the course involves, in part, case-study simulations and occasional guest lecturers from various disciplines on campus. This course is a prerequisite for upper-level courses in conflict studies and required for the conflict studies major and minor.

PHIL 101. Introduction to Philosophy: Big Questions (1 course)

Selected problems of philosophy and some alternative solutions. Readings from contemporary and historical philosophers. Seniors admitted only by permission of instructor.

PHIL 209-1. Topics: Ethical Perspectives for Leadership (1 course)

An introductory course to a systematic field of philosophy, history, philosophical movement, or set of philosophical problems. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

PHIL 209-2. Topics: Philosophical Classics (1 course)

In this course, we will carefully examine some influential works in philosophy, including Laozi鈥檚 Tao Te Ching, Plato鈥檚 Symposium, Boethius鈥檚 The Consolation of Philosophy, and selected readings by Gandhi and Hannah Arendt. Close readings of these texts as well as consideration of their plausibility and relevance to our own lives will be emphasized. We will consider the pros and cons of wuwei (effortless action), the nature of love, happiness, free will, God, peaceful civil disobedience, and totalitarianism. This course is designed for students with no background in philosophy. Requirements include tests, in-class essays, and several unannounced quizzes.

PHIL 209-3. Topics: Voices and Votes: The Practice of Democratic Citizenship (1 course)

This experiential course pairs with the upcoming Voices and Votes exhibition at the Prindle Institute to help students develop skills for constructive democratic engagement across difference. Through facilitated dialogue sessions, students will practice listening across political divides and explore frameworks for collaborative problem-solving in pluralistic communities. Students will serve as docents and discussion facilitators for public visitors, gaining hands-on experience creating welcoming spaces for democratic discourse while engaging directly with diverse community members exploring the exhibit.

PHIL 212. History of Western Philosophy: Ancient (1 course)

Major philosophers and philosophical schools of western philosophy. The course covers the Pre-Socratics through Stoicism and Skepticism. Offered only fall semester.

PHIL 230. Ethical Theory (1 course)

Historical and contemporary answers to some of the main problems of ethics, including the standard of right and wrong, the criteria of goodness, the possibility of ethical knowledge and the place of reason in ethics.

PHIL 232. Environmental Ethics (1 course)

An examination of the extent of, limits to, and grounds for individual and collective moral obligations with respect to the 'more-than-human world.' Discusses anthropocentric, zoocentric, biocentric and ecocentric value theories; ecofeminist, deep ecology, and environmental justice perspectives; and/or such topics as biodiversity, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and/or ethics of consumption. This course may include a community engagement/service learning project and required field trips.

PHYS 104Q. Stars and Galaxies (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introductory course concentrating on the astronomy of stars and stellar systems. Topics to be covered include: properties of stars; stellar evolution; white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes; the interstellar medium; the Milky Way; galaxies; Hubble's Law; and cosmology. Emphasis is placed on investigating the methods by which astronomers gain knowledge about the universe. Evening laboratory periods will emphasize observation and will help students develop quantitative skills in interpreting data. PHYS 103 and PHYS 104 may be taken in either order. Not open to students with credit in PHYS 320. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry.

PHYS 120Q. Principles of Physics I (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introductory calculus-based course covering fundamental concepts of physics including: momentum, energy, conservation laws, particle interactions, Newton's laws, oscillations, orbits and planetary motion. Laboratory sessions will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore the concepts of physics. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences and mathematics and those in pre-professional programs in health sciences, medicine, engineering and teaching. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 136 or MATH 151 . (Physics and Astronomy Course Fee: $15.00)

PHYS 130Q. Principles of Physics II (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. This course builds on PHYS 120 and covers fundamental concepts of physics including: electric and magnetic fields, circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, waves, interference and diffraction. Laboratory sessions will provide a hands on opportunity to explore the concepts of physics. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences and mathematics and those in pre-professional programs in health sciences, medicine, engineering and teaching. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 and MATH 151 or MATH 136 (Physics and Astronomy Course Fee: $15.00)

POLS 110. American National Government (1 course, SS)

This course will serves as an introduction to the American political system. The three branches of the national government and the roles of political parties, elections, public opinion, interest groups, and other political actors will be addressed.

POLS 130. Introduction to Political Theory (1 course, SS)

This course offers an introduction to and exploration of selected topics in political theory. It begins with an introduction to the foundational concepts of political theory in the Euro-American tradition and then adds on to and significantly broadens what political theory means by including a range of critical perspectives on class, race, colonialism and more. It explores the connections between theory and practice by applying key concepts of political theory to contemporary political, social, and cultural issues.

POLS 150. Comparative Politics and Government (1 course, SS)

This course is designed to introduce students to Comparative Politics (the study of domestic politics around the world), one of the main subfields in political science. The course will address concepts and theories of comparative politics such as democratic and non-democratic institutions, modernization and development,political culture, systems analysis, and public policy. The course will apply these concepts and methods of comparative politics to understanding political phenomena and outcomes in different regions of the world, such as, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The political experience in each case will be studied in the context of its own cultural and historical settings. Such an approach will allow us to see the differences within a particular form of government. We shall inquire, for example, why Chinese communism is different from communism in the former Soviet Union; what factors are responsible for both the endurance of and challenges posed to democratic institutions globally; and why do economic and social welfare institutions differ across capitalist economies.

POLS 170. International Politics (1 course, SS)

An analysis of continuity and change in world politics, focusing on the units of analysis; patterns of conflict and competition, cooperation and order, and constraint; the structure of the international system; the international agenda and emerging trends and issues such as globalization and terrorism; and the current state of world order and its future.

PSY 100. Introductory Psychology (1 course, SM)

This course is a thorough survey of the major areas and approaches in psychology. As a discipline, psychology examines how humans and other organisms develop, function and adapt, including such topics as: how the brain and nervous system function; how we sense and perceive information from our environment; how we learn, remember, think about and interact with the world and each other; how we change during development from birth to old age; why we are motivated to act as we do; the factors that make each of us distinct individuals; what causes psychological disorders; and how those disorders are treated. The course places particular emphasis on scientific methodologies within the discipline. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the psychology department.

REL 130. Introduction to Religions (1 course)

A cross-cultural survey course of major religious traditions, with emphasis upon the theoretical and methodological issues at stake in the discipline of Religious Studies. The course provides a balanced treatment of Asian and Western/Abrahamic traditions in order to explore the concept of 'religion' within acomparative humanistic context. Most important will be a close reading and discussion of primary texts in English translation. By the end of the course students will have developed a vocabulary for understanding religious phenomena cross-culturally and a sensibility for engaging with religious others in our globalizing world.

REL 140. Introduction to the Bible (1 course)

Welcome to the strange and curious world of the study of biblical writings and readers! Whether or not you have any religious interest in biblical writings, an understanding of history, literature, music, film, conflicts, and politics (among many other things) virtually requires some basic knowledge of the Bible and its readers. This course is, therefore, fundamental to your overall liberal arts training. I'm excited to journey withyou all as we encounter together the diverse ways that folk relate to an ancient (textual/cultural) past in the service of understanding their present(s) and imagining different futures. What are some of the categories used to appraise how we situate biblical texts in relation to their ancient (Israelite, Jewish, Greco-Roman and beyond) cultural backgrounds? What discourses and relations of power are at work in contemporarybiblical and related scholarship? More broadly, how might we imagine the relationships we have with (any/all) texts, while growing in (self-)critical awareness of the ideological/contextual nature of engaging with the past? Come and discover!

REL 250. Christianity (1 course)

A survey of major beliefs, practices and forms of the Christian religion. Special attention will be given to the Biblical foundations, theological formation and pivotal historical developments.

REL 258. Buddhism (1 course)

Examines the development of Buddhist thought, scriptures, practices and institutions in India and the religion's spread to China and Japan.

SOC 100. Contemporary Society (1 course, SS)

An introduction to sociology: its questions, concepts and ways of analyzing social life. The focus is on how human societies organize themselves; how culture, socialization, norms, power relations, social institutions and group interaction affect the individual; and how, in turn, societies are transformed by human action. Of particular concern are problems facing contemporary societies. Not open to seniors or for Pass-Fail credit.

UNIV 135. Academic Excellence Seminar (0.5 course)

This course is designed to support students in their development as learners through readings, reflective writing, and class discussion. Topics covered include active reading, taking good notes, preparing for exams, and time management. Students will be encouraged to explore their strengths as scholars, to address their weaknesses and to become more engaged in the learning process.

UNIV 180. Science Research Professional Development I (0.25 course)

This course guides students in finding and contacting potential research mentors, learning how to search for and read primary sources, finding funding and internal and external research opportunities, writing research proposals, documenting effectively and managing their time on research projects, and other skills that students in all science and math disciplines can use to increase their opportunities for original research. Students will also receive feedback on written research proposals.

UNIV 190. Topics: Introduction to Global Studies (1 course)

Students in this course learn to integrate information and ideas from a variety of disciplines to build evidence-based arguments about key global challenges. They apply conceptual frameworks from the humanities to explain and evaluate perspectives on complex global issues, develop an understanding and appreciation of cultures and groups different from their own, and develop a habit of reflection on their own place within global systems.

UNIV 290. Topics: Living & Learning with AI (1 course)

What is the goal of education? Here鈥檚 a common answer: education helps you do things that you couldn鈥檛 do before. It helps you write clearly, think creatively, and analyze data so that you can make good decisions, communicate with others, and accomplish big things. But does that answer still make sense with the advent of powerful AI models? These models can write, design, create, prove, analyze, and plan. They do these tasks incredibly well, and every few months, they get better. They are quicker than us, and they never get tired. Depressing. Or is it? In this class, co-taught by a philosopher and a mathematician, we will investigate what it means to learn, work, and live in a world saturated with advanced AI. Together, we will bridge the philosophical and the practical. We鈥檒l examine the economic realities of the future of work, the ethics of automation, the hidden value of difficult tasks, and the true purpose of a liberal arts education. By actively engaging with AI models, we won't just ponder the future, we will develop the critical, quantitative, and moral frameworks necessary to live a good, flourishing life within it. No formal experience with AI models is required. However, you should plan to bring an open mind and a willingness to experiment with these tools..

WGSS 140. Introduction to WGSS (1 course)

This course introduces some key issues in contemporary women's, gender, and sexuality studies (WGSS) and provides a starting vocabulary and background in the field. Because WGSS is an interdisciplinary field, readings come from a number of different areas, including literature, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

MUS Applied Music Lessons (1/4 or 1/2 course, AH)

Individual lessons for intermediate or advanced students in Bass, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Euphonium, Flute, Folk Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Horn, Harp, Oboe, Piano, Percussion, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, or Voice. Additional fees are charged for dance classes, applied music (individual lessons) and applied music classes.

MUS Music Ensembles (1/4 or 1/2 course, AH)

Students can audition at the start of the semester for Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, or Choir. Additional fees are charged for dance classes, applied music (individual lessons) and applied music classes.