2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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BIO 204 - Invertebrate Zoology 1 course unit
Study of the diversity of animal phyla, emphasizing similarities and differences among groups, adaptations to their respective environments, and potential evolutionary pathways for various organ systems. Laboratories emphasize structure and function of invertebrate anatomy through observation and dissection of living and preserved specimens. A required weekend trip to an aquarium or the ocean should be anticipated. Three hours of lecture plus three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 205 - Cell Biology 1 course unit
The structure and function of eukaryotic cells will be explored at the molecular, biochemical, and organelle levels. Topics include protein targeting, the cytoskeleton, motor proteins, cell signaling, membranes, energetics, the cell cycle, cancer, cell death and renewal. Students are introduced to the primary. Laboratory provides experience in data analysis, methods of microscopy, cell measurements, and cell culture. Self-designed investigations test hypotheses using fluorescent microscopy of cultured eukaryotic cells. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 215 - Genetics 1 course unit
Genetics includes coverage of the four main branches of modern genetic study: classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and genomics. Experimental approaches, human genetics, and model systems are emphasized. Topics include mutations, gene interactions, chromosomes, quantitative and evolutionary genetics, gene mapping, gene cloning, genetic engineering, and applications of genetics to the study of development, cancer, and behavior. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 225 - Microbiology 1 course unit
Study of the morphology, physiology, and genetics of bacteria as well as the structure and replication of viruses. Relationship of these microbes to human disease is emphasized. Laboratories stress aseptic technique, microscopic observation, bacterial physiology, and identification. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 240 - Developmental Biology 1 course unit
An overview of the cellular, molecular, and developmental mechanisms that control embryogenesis from fertilization through organogenesis. Laboratories include the study of live embryos from sea urchins to chickens as well as preserved embryo slides. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 242 - Entomology 1 course unit
The diversity of insects will be studied from the physiological perspectives, such as how insects reproduce, sense their environment, and protect themselves from microbes. Adaptations that are unique to insects, such as flight and metamorphosis will be covered in depth. Humans and insect interactions will be investigated with respect to sustainable agriculture, pollination, conservation, and medicine. Analysis of primary literature will be introduced. The laboratory component of the course will focus on how to identify insects and imaging methods such as digital photography and electron microscopy. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 245 - Comparative Anatomy 1 course unit
Study of the evolution and morphology of vertebrates. Emphasis is given to the comparative study of vertebrate homology and the adaptive value of structure. Laboratories consist of detailed dissection of representative taxa with emphasis on shark, cat, and human anatomy. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 250 - General Physiology 1 course unit
Study of the concepts and principles that form the basis for understanding the mechanisms of animal physiology. The emphasis of the course is on the interrelationship of physiological processes and how they relate to the biological needs of animals. Three class hours, three laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 255 - Ornithology 1 course unit
A detailed and in-depth study of avian natural history. Emphasis is given to population ecology, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology of birds. Laboratories are exercises and field trips to develop and practice techniques to identify, describe, and record the biology of birds in their natural habitat. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 260 - Field Botany & Plant Ecology 1 course unit
A field research oriented course emphasizing plants. The focus is on articulating and quantitatively answering relevant research questions on the diversity, ecology, and evolution of plants. Special emphasis is given to hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, and interpretation and presentation of results. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week with extensive field work.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 262 - Cultural & Economic Botany 1 course unit
Study of the ecological relationship between plants and humans and the implications for local and global conservation. Topics covered include medicinal plant use, agroecology, plant ecology, tropical ecology, and community-based conservation. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory/field hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 265 - Behavior 1 course unit
The biological study of behavior. Emphasis is given to the comparative study of genetics, morphology and physiology, ecology, and evolution of animal behavior. Laboratories are exercises or field trips to observe, describe, and interpret the actions of animals in their natural habitat; special emphasis is given to hypothesis development and study design and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research results. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 268 - Freshwater Ecology 1 course unit
An examination of biotic and abiotic interactions occurring in the full range of freshwater systems, including streams, ponds, and lakes. Content includes interactions among living organisms, energy flow within and among living communities, survival strategies, water chemistry, adaptations of organisms for survival in water, and current human impacts on aquatic environments. Investigative methods in aquatic ecology will also be examined, especially through the laboratory component of the course. Three lectures and one laboratory meeting weekly.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 270 - Ecology 1 course unit
Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment at the individual, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Terrestrial and aquatic ecology and plant and animal studies are discussed. A major emphasis of the course is experimental design and analysis, including statistical analyses and presenting results. Most laboratories are outside; one required weekend field trip.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
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BIO 334, 335 - Immunology 1 course unit
Study of the immune system and its role in maintaining the physiological integrity of multicellular organisms against infection, malignancy, and transplantation. Specifically, the following concepts are studied: structure and function of antibodies and antigens, biology of lymphocytes and their interaction, immunoregulation, and immunopathology. Three class hours plus two recitation hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and any 200 level course in Area 1.
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 335.
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BIO 350 - Applied Physiology 1 course unit
Advanced topics in physiology, including cardiovascular biology, respiratory biology, neurobiology, immunology, and endocrinology will be studied. Students will apply and extend their understanding of basic and clinical physiology to the analysis of case studies presented to the class by health professionals.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 General Physiology .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 405 - CUE: Cell Biology of Human Disease 1 course unit
This CUE course covers selected topics in basic cell biology as it relates to human disease. These topics will be explored in depth using contempory primary cell biology literature as the principal resource. The analysis of experimental design, methodology, interpretation of data, and the ethics of research and writing will be emphasized. As a writing intensive course, students will critically analyze current questions in the cell biology literature.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level course in Area 1 or permission of instructor.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 412 - CUE: Molecular Biology 1 course unit
A topical course investigating the techniques and applications of recombinant DNA, with a focus on their application to cancer research. This course provides a detailed treatment of recombinant DNA methodologies, including gene cloning strategies and analytical molecular techniques. Topics covered include gene regulation, genomics, and the molecular mechanisms of cancer, viewed through an historical lens. Discussions and writing assignments focus on the analysis of the classic and contemporary primary literature and the relationship between biomedical research and society. Three class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level course in Area 1 or permission of instructor.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 423 - CUE: Scanning Electron Microscopy 1 course unit
Students learn how to prepare specimens for scanning electron microscopy; instruction includes fixation procedures, critical point drying, sputter coating, and operation of the microscope. Students design and complete an independent research project, analyze and discuss scientific literature, and learn how to write a scientific paper. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and any two biology courses from Area 1, 2, or 3. PHY 121 General Physics I and CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I or CHM 203, 205 Organic Chemistry IA should also be previously completed or concurrently enrolled.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 460 - CUE: Behavioral Ecology 1 course unit
Behavioral ecology is the study of how behavior is influenced by natural selection. The major theories of behavioral ecology of sexual selection, kin section, honesty and deceit, and game theory are applied to gain understanding of the adaptive value of the social behavior of animals, including humans. Emphasis is placed on reading, discussing, and writing on case studies in the primary literature. Three class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Any two biology courses from Area 1, 2, or 3.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 465, 466 - CUE: Conservation Biology 1 course unit
This course will draw on the various disciplines within biology as they are applied in the very rapidly changing field of conservation biology. Topics will include conservation genetics, geographical information systems (GIS), sustainable agriculture and forestry, integrated land-use management, and restoration ecology. This project-based seminar course includes three class hours and three lab/field hours per week.
The course will be offered in alternate years, depending on student demand.
Prerequisite(s): Any two biology courses from Area 1, 2, or 3.
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 466.
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BIO 470 - CUE: Evolution 1 course unit
The study of the processes of evolution from macromolecules to the genesis of major groups of life. Examination of Neo-Darwinian theories of adaptation and natural selection as well as competing explanations of evolutionary change. Assessment of contemporary criticism of Darwinian theory. Three class hours per week in seminar format with emphasis on reading of primary literature, discussion, and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Any two biology courses from Area 1, 2, or 3.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 472 - CUE: Genomes & Gene Evolution 1 course unit
A central question that remains in biology is the relationship between genetic changes at the DNA level and evolution of organismal form and function. This capstone course focuses on modern comparative and regulatory genomic approaches primarily through the lens of the evolution of animal genes. Lectures feature review of primary literature and use of bioinformatics tools; laboratories emphasize genomic approaches. Discussions and writing assignments will be centered on student projects in distinct areas of genome science. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and BIO 205 Cell Biology or BIO 215 Genetics or BIO 220 Biochemistry or BIO 225 Microbiology or BIO 240 Developmental Biology .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 960 - Biology Internship 1 course unit
Majors are eligible for internship programs with approval of the department chair. Internships do not count as one of the nine biology courses required for the biology major. (For more information see Individualized Instruction.)
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BIO 970 - Biology Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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BIO 975 - Biology Research Explorations .5 or 1 course unit
Each research exploration course is to be designed in collaboration with a faculty sponsor. This pass/fail course does not count as one of the nine courses for the Biology major.
Pass/Fail only
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Business Administration |
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BUS 125, 126 - Business & Society 1 course unit
This course introduces the student to the role of commercial enterprise in society. Business organizations exert powerful social, economic and political forces in a constantly changing environment. This course will evaluate the positive and negative effects these forces have on individuals, groups, and social institutions. Evaluation will include both legal and ethical considerations related to wealth creation, social responsibility, philanthropy, environmental action, and governmental regulation. Students will learn and practice key skills of research, critical analysis, and business communication.
Meets general academic requirement SL (and when offered as 125 it is also a Cluster Course).
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BUS 225 - Business Law I 1 course unit
The course provides a basic introduction to the legal aspect of business as it relates to the evolution of business structures, contracts, personal property, wills, and real property. Emphasis is given to legal terminology and problem-solving which can be useful for professional certification and entrance examinations.
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BUS 226 - Business Law II 1 course unit
A basic introduction to the legal aspects of business organizations and their commercial relationships and structures as such relate to corporations, partnerships, agency, commercial sales, and paper and secured transactions. Emphasis is placed on legal terminology and problem-solving which can be useful for professional certification and entrance examinations.
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BUS 233 - Operations & Information Systems 1 course unit
The course introduces students to the operations function and to related information systems issues. Students will explore concepts (along with quantitative and qualitative decision methodologies) in supply chain management, manufacturing and service processes, lean production, quality, aggregate planning, inventory management, forecasting, capacity management, and global sourcing. The role of information technology, sustainability, and ethical analysis is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , and MTH 119 Statistical Analysis or INE 201 Business Plan Development .
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BUS 236 - Management 1 course unit
As a field of study, management extends from the decision-making thought process of the manager to dynamic human interactions within the organization to relationships between business and society. We will explore the art of management and build our understanding of what managers do, the issues they face, and who they are as people. And, we’ll develop management skills and practice them both in class and in the context of our daily lives. Critical thinking will be developed through case studies and research, and awareness will be enhanced through survey instruments, learning teams, and class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting , ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , or INE 201 Business Plan Development .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BUS 239 - Marketing 1 course unit
This course introduces students to the principles of marketing within the context of a dynamic business environment and expands upon the concept of marketing as a value creating function. Students will learn marketing theories and examine the methods marketers use to provide value to customers, business enterprises, non-profit organizations, and society in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Ethical decision-making is emphasized. Specific topics include strategic planning, marketing research, consumer behavior, targeting, segmentation, product development, distribution, pricing, and advertising/promotion.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting and ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , or INE 201 Business Plan Development .
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BUS 260 - Marketing in Not-for-Profit Organizations 1 course unit
Marketing in Not-for-Profit Organizations is a service-learning course that builds upon what the students have studied in Marketing. Other marketing courses primarily refer to for-profit organizations. In this course, the students learn about the non-profit sector; read about pertinent philosophical, religious, and historical underpinnings behind philanthropy, volunteerism, and the non-profit sector; study marketing concepts and how they are applied at non-profits; and perform a hands-on service learning marketing project with a non-profit organization.
Offered spring semester
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing or permission of instructor.
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BUS 263, 264 - Sustainability in Business 1 course unit
The course introduces students to sustainability in business environments. Students will explore how economic, market, and governmental forces influence business decisions regarding sustainability. Issues examined will include: Making value chains sustainable, economic aspects of sustainability, designing sustainable products and services, strategic approaches to sustainability, and developing business models.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 264.
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BUS 304 - Electronic Commerce & the Internet 1 course unit
This course examines the technical, managerial, and strategic issues pertaining to the Internet and to electronic commerce. Included are issues related to internet infrastructure, business strategy, digital products, marketing, social networking, mobile commerce, intellectual property, security and privacy, and legal and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems and BUS 239 Marketing .
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BUS 311 - Arts Administration 1 course unit
The creative industries include the individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that create, present, and preserve vital elements of culture. Some key creative industries include live and recorded music, theatre, dance, and film, along with visual arts and literature. This course examines the economic and management realities facing artists and managers in those industries. Some key issues include the place of the arts in the economic landscape, labor markets for artists, the roles and functions of nonprofit arts organizations, arts gatekeepers and agents, government policy as it relates to arts and culture, and collaboration and competition in the arts industries.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 315 - Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations 1 course unit
Nonprofit organizations are critically important to our society, providing services in the arts, historic preservation, public advocacy, environmental action, health, research, education, and social service. The course surveys the historical, social, and legal contexts of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. The main focus is how they are managed, including structure, administration, leadership, marketing, finance, and resource development. Special attention is given to common nonprofit sector activities such as management of volunteers, trusteeship, and fundraising.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 341 - Globalization & Marketing 1 course unit
Globalization & Marketing exposes students to concepts, practices, and theories of international marketing and global trade and introduces them to the global interdependence of consumers and corporations. Students assess how international influences, such as culture, social structure, politics, monetary systems, and legal issues, affect the firm’s management decision making process and marketing decisions and also influence consumer behavior. The realistic Export Plan project, where students introduce a new product to a country, requires extensive research. Students immerse themselves in the culture and economy of a country of their choice and then plan a global marketing strategy for their product.
Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing .
Meets general academic requirement DE.
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BUS 345, 346 - Marketing Management 1 course unit
Marketing Management expands student knowledge of basic marketing principles by merging the theoretical foundations of the discipline with actual business situations presented in a case study format, thus providing insight into complex marketing issues. The course will help develop students’ decision-making skills by focusing on the major decisions that marketing managers and top management face in their efforts to integrate organizational capabilities and resources with marketplace needs and opportunities. Students will work in teams to develop a marketing plan for existing and hypothetical organizations.
Fall semester
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 346.
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BUS 347 - Marketing Research 1 course unit
Marketing Research examines the use of information to improve marketing management decision making. Students will have exposure to qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Building upon the students’ marketing and statistics knowledge and using a systems approach, the class discusses the identification of data needs, methods of data collection, and analysis and interpretation of findings. Attention is given to identifying the many sources of error that occur when conducting research and the importance of minimizing total error. Typically, teams of students conduct a marketing research project for a client.
Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing .
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BUS 352 - Small Business Management 1 course unit
This course is designed to answer the “now what?” questions that face entrepreneurs once a new venture is launched and operating. Issues include financial management, human resource issues, legal and regulatory concerns, ethical issues, operations, control of growth, distribution and sales, and successful exit strategies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management or INE 201 Business Plan Development .
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BUS 360 - Organizational Behavior 1 course unit
This course is a general introduction to the key concepts and theories in the fields of Organizational Behavior and Industrial/Organizational psychology. The teaching model involves experiential learning, reflective observation, abstract thinking, and experimentation. Students inquire into why people behave as they do with an emphasis on the human processes that occur in groups and organizations. They also engage in a team service-learning project in which they experience organizational issues first hand and learn about being a catalyst for change. Students are active participants in group exercises, role-plays, oral presentations, and simulations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 365, 366 - Leadership 1 course unit
In this course we will explore the nature of leadership, and we will read relevant theory, work on case studies, take diagnostic instruments, and apply this knowledge in class simulations and exercises. Students will conduct a leadership project outside of the classroom and will be supported along the way. They will also learn to add value as a “Leadership Coach” and to use assessment data to spark reflection, growth, and practice. Finally, students will explore their own purposes in answering the “what” of leadership. What is it that is really worth doing and worth taking risks?
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 366.
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BUS 475 - CUE: Business Policy & Strategy 1 course unit
The CUE: Business Policy & Strategy course integrates all earlier work in the major. In this course, the student will develop the ability to consider an enterprise as an integrated entity, to use the concepts of policy and strategy, and to understand the environmental constraints and ethical considerations facing an organization. Each year students will conduct a research project designed to address a current issue or problem in the field and present their findings at a capstone poster session. The CUE requires students to submit an ePortfolio that is begun upon major declaration and developed in consultation with the directors of the ePortfolio program in business.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
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BUS 960 - Business Administration Internship 1 course unit
Under faculty supervision, students have the opportunity to learn by interning about ten hours per week in an organization. This gives students the opportunity to try out possible careers, apply classroom knowledge to “real world” situations, and establish contacts with professionals in their field of interest. Students are required to keep a professional journal, attend group meetings, and give a formal oral presentation about their internship experience.
Pass/fail only.
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BUS 970 - Business Administration Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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Chemistry |
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CHM 090 and 490 - CUE: Chemistry Capstone Seminar 0 and .5 course unit
Students will complete a culminating experience, submit a written report of their work, and orally present the results as well. Students must enroll in both semesters of the course. The course includes searching the chemical literature, interacting with visiting seminar speakers, attendance at all Departmental seminars, and the presentation of the student’s culminating experience.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA
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CHM 100 - Introductory Chemistry 1 course unit
An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with considerable attention given to reading and computational skills, problem solving skills, study skills, and good learning techniques in general. Designed for science students needing additional preparation for the General Chemistry courses (103 and 104). Three hours of lecture and recitation per week. Does not satisfy a major/minor or pre-professional requirement.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 101 - Chemistry of the Environment 1 course unit
Designed for students majoring in social sciences, humanities, or arts. A qualitative study of basic chemistry principles applied to current environmental systems and issues, with reference to both historical and future development of the science. Topics and case studies include global chemical cycles and spheres, energy sources and alternatives, natural and man-made materials, industrial chemistry, climate change, ozone depletion, air and water pollution, toxicology, and “green” initiatives. No previous work in chemistry is required. Three hours (lecture-demonstrations) per week.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 103 - General Chemistry I 1 course unit
Designed as an introductory course for students majoring in the physical or biological sciences. Topics covered include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, and types of reactions. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): High School chemistry.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 104 - General Chemistry II 1 course unit
A continuation of CHM 103 . Topics covered include solids, liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 103 General Chemistry I .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 113 - Kitchen Chemistry 1 course unit
Kitchen Chemistry is a course designed for non-majors to engage, reason with, and practice scientific principles in a familiar setting - the kitchen. The food we eat is made of atoms joined into molecules by bonds, and the processes we use to cook that food are physical and chemical manipulations of molecular interactions. Using this context, students will derive basic scientific principles from the fields of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry to not only understand the process of cooking, but also to predict outcomes and design recipes of their own. This course is intended for non-science majors only. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I 1 course unit
Designed for students majoring in biology and natural science. Structure, preparation, and properties of organic compounds with an emphasis on stereoisomerism, synthetic methods, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory work involves an introduction to preparative and analytical techniques. Weekly recitations provide a setting for discussions and problem solving. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 104 General Chemistry II .
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CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 1 course unit
A continuation of CHM 201 . Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I .
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CHM 203, 205 - Organic Chemistry IA 1 course unit
An investigation of the structure, properties, and reactivity of organic compounds. Topics emphasized include nomenclature, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis. Classroom and laboratory work are closely integrated. Laboratory work includes both collaborative efforts and individual investigations. Preparative and analytical techniques utilized in the synthesis of organic compounds are featured, as well as structure determination, molecular modeling, and investigation of reaction mechanisms. Hands-on use of a variety of instrumentation is emphasized. A total of seven hours lecture, discussion, and laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 104 General Chemistry II .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 205.
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CHM 311 - Analytical Chemistry I 1 course unit
Data analysis, chemical equilibria, classical methods of analysis, and electroanalytical chemistry are explored. Data analysis and statistics, including error propagation, confidence intervals, and analytical calibration methods are examined. Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, complex and multiple simultaneous equilibria are applied to analytical problems. Classical analytical methods, such as gravimetric and volumetric analysis, as well as electrochemical methods (ion selective electrodes, potentiometry, and voltammetry) are also discussed. Laboratory work involves the application of a variety of these methods to quantitative chemical analysis and experimental design and implementation. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 - Organic Chemistry IIA .
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CHM 312 - Analytical Chemistry II 1 course unit
Theory, instrumentation, and applications of instrumental methods of analysis involving separations and interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. Principles of analytical separation methods are explored, including gas, liquid and supercritical fluid chromatographies, and capillary electrophoresis and electrochromatography. Topics on atomic and molecular spectroscopy include atomic absorption, emission and fluorescence, ultraviolet-visible, molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence, Fourier transform infrared, and mass spectrometry. In addition, techniques are reinforced through practical experience in a well-equipped instrumentation laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 311 - Analytical Chemistry I .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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CHM 321 - Physical Chemistry I 1 course unit
The basic principles of quantum mechanics and their applications to problems of chemical interest are discussed. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy. In addition, the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, reaction rate theories, and reaction mechanisms are investigated. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA and MTH 122 Calculus II .
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CHM 322 - Physical Chemistry II 1 course unit
Principles and applications of chemical thermodynamics are explored, including the concepts of internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, and chemical potential. Concepts are interpreted on a molecular level and applied to a variety of problems: chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, phase changes, solution chemistry, and bioenergetics. Statistical mechanics is introduced to demonstrate the connection between properties of individual molecules and the thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA and MTH 122 Calculus II .
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CHM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 course unit
Modern theories of atomic and molecular structure are covered at an advanced level. Particular emphasis is given to symmetry, ligand field theory, coordination chemistry, and applications of inorganic systems. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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CHM 410 - Laboratory Robotics & Automation 0.5 course unit
Automated techniques and philosophies, as applied to the modern analytical laboratory, will be discussed. Automated analytical sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis methods will be explored both as reported in the primary literature and through hands-on experimentation in the laboratory. Robotic workstations for liquid handling and experimental design approaches will be used to systematically study sample preparation variables in the automated laboratory. Contemporary analytical separations will be used for sample analysis with an emphasis on pharmaceutical applications.
Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 312 Analytical Chemistry II or permission of instructor
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CHM 420 - Laser Chemistry 0.5 course unit
Students will explore the workings of lasers and how chemists take advantage of their properties to probe the dynamics and energies of chemical reactions. The course will begin with some commercial applications of lasers and progress rapidly to the discussion of femtosecond spectroscopy and how it is being used to investigate the breaking of bonds in real time.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 321 Physical Chemistry I or permission of instructor.
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CHM 960 - Chemistry Internship 1 course unit
Majors are eligible for internship programs with the approval of the department.
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CHM 970 - Chemistry Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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Chinese |
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CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Chinese within its cultural contexts. Students will use a variety of authentic text and media resources to acquire and enhance linguistic skills. The first semester is designed for students with no knowledge of or with a weak background in Chinese. If a student has previous knowledge of Chinese, assignment will be determined by a placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Chinese within its cultural contexts. Students will use a variety of authentic text and media resources to acquire and enhance linguistic skills. The second semester is for students with limited previous exposure to Chinese. If a student has previous knowledge of Chinese, assignment will be determined by a placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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Classic Civilization |
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CLS 320, 321 - Classical Mythology
An introduction to major classical myths with particular attention given to the relationship of myth to religion, philosophy, psychology, and history. Readings are from a variety of Greek and Roman authors.
Meets general academic requirement HU (and W when offered as 321).
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CSI 102 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Game Programming 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through the programming of games. Emphasis is given to the creation of arcade style games incorporating animation, user interaction, and sound effects. Students learn to use game development, audio, and image manipulation software in designing and constructing their games. The course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on game programming.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 104 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Robotics 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through the programming of robots. Mobile robots controlled over wireless communications links are used to investigate basic concepts in both robotics and computing. Students will learn how to control the movement of a robot through its world. This includes sensing surroundings and making decisions on how to modify behaviors to attain prescribed goals. The course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science, but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on robotics.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 106 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Multimedia Computing 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through multimedia computing. Students will learn to create and use software to manipulate multimedia, including images, sounds, and web sites. Topics also include algorithm design and development, control structures, data types, and testing. Topics may vary from year to year depending on student interests, but will likely include “filtering” (e.g., color shifting, posterizing, and pitch shifting), music synthesis techniques, reading and writing files, and developing simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on multimedia.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 111 - Computer Science II 1 course unit
Reviews basic programming language features and introduces advanced features such as inheritance, interfaces, exceptions, and recursion. Explores fundamental data structures and algorithms, including vectors, linked lists, stacks, and queues as well as algorithms for searching and sorting. Students will study, design, and develop programs with multiple files, classes, and objects.
Prerequisite(s): Any Computer Science I course with a grade of C- or above.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 210 - Software Engineering 1 course unit
A project-based study of the theory, practice, processes, and tools used to design, build, and maintain large software systems. Topics include requirements analysis, system architecture, design, testing, maintenance, and project maintenance, as well as professional practice, risks, intellectual property, and social impact of computing.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC and W.
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CSI 220 - Data Structures & Algorithms 1 course unit
A study of data structures and algorithms, their practical applications, and key techniques for designing, analyzing, and reasoning about them. Topics include lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs. Students will study, design, and develop programs that use, implement, and extend classic and novel data structures and algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CSI 240 - Computer Organization 1 course unit
An introduction to the architecture and operation of a computer system. Topics include data representation, assembly language programming, boolean algebra, digital logic, and combinational and sequential circuits.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CSI 305 - Database Systems 1 course unit
An introduction to relational database systems. Topics covered include ER diagrams, relational algebra, structured query language (SQL), and fundamental data structures. Modern database management system software is used to implement course projects.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms .
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CSI 310 - Programming Languages 1 course unit
A study of the principles that govern the design and implementation of contemporary programming languages. Topics include lexical properties, compilers, interpreters, data structures, control structures, parameter passage, and run-time environments. Procedural, functional, object oriented, and logic programming languages will be considered.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms .
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CSI 326 - Artificial Intelligence 1 course unit
An introduction and survey of the opportunities and challenges in solving problems often thought to require human intelligence. Topics may include intelligent agents, searching, learning, planning, natural language processing, machine vision, and robotics.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and MTH 121 Calculus I .
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CSI 345 - Web Software Development 1 course unit
The tools and techniques used to create computer programs having graphical user interfaces (GUIs) making use of the World Wide Web. Topics will include XHTML, Javascript, CGI programming, and AJAX. Course projects will use two- and three-tiered network architectures and utilize programming environments such as Java servlets or PHP.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
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CSI 350 - Operating Systems 1 course unit
Introduction to the management of processes, memory, and I/0 devices in a multiprogramming environment. Topics include file systems, resource sharing, scheduling, interrupts, and concurrency.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and CSI 240 Computer Organization .
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CSI 355 - Computer Networks 1 course unit
The concepts and techniques used to implement communications using computer networks. Topics include the ISO network model, sockets, and the internet protocols of TCP/IP. Link layer protocols such as Ethernet and wireless are also covered.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and CSI 240 Computer Organization .
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CSI 970 - Computer Science Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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DNA 100-199 - Dana First-Year Seminar 1 course unit
The Dana First-Year Seminar is a small, discussion-oriented course that provides entering students with the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member. First-Year Seminars promote intellectual discussion and critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Offered by faculty members from departments throughout the College, the seminars share an emphasis on closer reading and thinking critically about the values and assumptions underlying various approaches to knowledge.
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DNA 201 - Dana Sophomore Seminar .5 course unit
This course is a requirement of the Dana Program and is designed for Dana students in their sophomore year. It is focused on developing an understanding of civic and intellectual engagement and how Danas, as leaders, can understand and affect their communities both on campus and in society at large. The seminar is tied to the annual program theme of Muhlenberg’s Center for Ethics. The seminar serves to blur the boundaries between scholarship and citizenship, and prepares Danas for the senior Capstone experience in the Dana Forum.
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DNA 955 & 956 - Dana Forum 0.5 units/semester course unit
The Dana Forum is designed as a senior year capstone experience to deepen a greater sense of community among Dana scholars and to enrich the intellectual climate on campus. Students register for the Forum in the Fall and Spring semesters of their Senior year. Each year the Forum helps Dana seniors develop and execute collaborative research projects that are tied to the Center for Ethic’s annual theme. In the Fall semester, under the supervision of the Director of the Dana Forum, students engage academic questions related to the annual theme chosen by the Center for Ethics. They also form groups of two or three to research a topic of their choice and identify a faculty mentor for the project. The research component of the Dana Forum is completed during the spring semester of the Dana Scholar’s senior year. The specific nature of each team’s project depends on the students’ background, interests, and goals. Because of the goals of the Dana Scholars program, projects that also serve the community are strongly encouraged.
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DNA 960 - Dana Scholars Internship 0.5 or 1.0 course unit
Dana Internship must meet Muhlenberg College internship criteria. An internship is work experience undertaken for the purpose of applying knowledge from the classroom to a practical work environment and actively reflecting on that activity. Please refer to the College catalog for details on internship requirements.
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DNA 975 - Dana Scholars Directed Studies 0.5 or 1.0 course unit
Students will develop their Dana Scholars Directed Study with a faculty member of their choice. Students are encouraged to develop projects that emphasize creativity or original thought rather than producing summaries of previous work. Dana Scholars Directed Studies can take any form as long as it is agreeable to the student and the mentoring faculty member. The Study may culminate in a paper, performance, presentation, or any other final product deemed appropriate. Open only to Dana Scholars.
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DNC 115 - Dance Technique & Performance I 1 course unit
This is the foundation course for first year students considering a dance major or minor. The course is primarily a studio experience focused on exploring the theoretical basis of concert dance via practice of dance technique and performance. Included are investigations of the anatomical and biomechanical principles of movement as well as the cognitive processes of learning and performing dance. Students must be at the intermediate or advanced level in either ballet, modern, or jazz dance.
Meets general academic requirement AR.
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DNC 150 - African Dances & Cultures 1 course unit
This course is designed to introduce the student to African and African-derived dance forms. The cultural contexts of secular and religious dance forms are emphasized. Students are involved in physical training, the perfection of style, integration of music and dance, and an appreciation of the diverse values that are embodied in movement. The course includes lecture, video presentations, discussion, singing, drumming, and dancing.
Meets general academic requirement DE.
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DNC 160 - Movement Workshop for Dancers & Actors 0.5 course unit
Studio work to expand one’s range of expression by crossing borders between dance/theatre/sound. Elements include Modern Dance, Sound and Movement Improvisation, Contact Improvisation, Body Therapies, Yoga, and Theatre Studies.
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DNC 170 - Dance & Society 1 course unit
A global survey of dance in various cultural, historical, and social contexts. Students will explore how dance communicates human history and experience. Course work includes dance viewing, reading, critical analysis, and movement exploration.
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DNC 201 - Dance History 1 course unit
A lecture/discussion course devoted to the study of nineteenth and twentieth century dance in its social-political and cultural context. Focus on American theatrical dance forms (ballet, modern, jazz) and their origins in French, Russian, German, and African societies. Films, video, and field trips will be used to supplement class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 170 Dance & Society .
Meets general academic requirement HU and W.
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DNC 215 - Dance Technique & Performance II 0.5 course unit
Rooted in embodied practice, this course seeks to deepen a dancer’s self-awareness and performance skills through a lens of global dance. Studio work includes focus on Black Vernacular Dance techniques, as well as a variety of global forms, repertory, and performance practice. Students will develop physical rhythmic skills, including polyrhythm and polycentrism, while exploring music notation and various rhythms. The course seeks to reveal the dynamic intersections of race, culture, gendered expression, and our unique dancing bodies.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 115 Dance Technique & Performance I .
Limited to Dance majors and minors.
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DNC 235 - Dance Partnering 0.5 course unit
This course is an introduction to and elaboration upon the foundational elements of various dance partnering techniques for trained dancers. An experiential survey course, this class covers Contact Improvisation, Ballroom, Ballet, and other contemporary partnering idioms. Manipulation, lifts, supports, and the development of a kinetic relationship are explored and integrated in a non-gender specific manner in this course through shared transfer of weight, momentum, leverage, counter-balancing, and moving in harmony. This physical work is supported by theoretical readings and video, offering historical and/or cultural context. The course culminates in a creative lab synthesizing the techniques learned.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 160 - Movement Workshop for Dancers & Actors and DNC 310 - Ballet III or higher or DNC 340 - Modern Dance III or higher.
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DNC 250 - Experiential Anatomy & Somatic Practice for Dancers 0.5 course unit
This course is designed to provide a studio experience for investigation of applied anatomy and kinesiology with particular emphasis on movement re-patterning. Readings focus on the historical development and practical applications of a variety of somatic practices whose purpose is to change mental and physical action to produce a healthier and more balanced moving body. Studio work emphasizes participation in at least one form of somatic practice and how it enhances study in the traditional dance technique class. Written work investigates the connections between theory, science, and functionality.
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DNC 265 - Screen Dance 1 course unit
Visual Images of the moving body have never been more prominent, and the ability to present one’s choreography globally has never been more accessible. This course examines screen dance as a hybrid art form and a cultural phenomenon, combining a theoretical examination of screen dance with the practical experience of creating original dance videos. An exploration of dance’s history on screen from Hollywood’s movie musicals, music videos, avant-garde explorations, and YouTube will be examined. This course will introduce students to the tools for creating dance in today’s digital environment, as well as exploring topics of representation and kinesthetic possibilities for filmed bodies.
Prerequisite(s): DNC 115 Dance Technique & Performance I .
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