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Courses of Instruction

 

Biology
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
    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.

Business Administration
  

  • 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 B and effective Fall 2013 SL(and when offered as 125 it is also a Cluster Course).
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  
  
  
  

  • 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.
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 , junior/senior standing, or instructor permission.
    Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 264.
  

  • 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 .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance . Limited to juniors and seniors.
    Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 346.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • BUS 351 - Entrepreneurial Studies

    1 course unit
    The initial entrepreneurship course is designed to awaken the student’s entrepreneurial spirit. Class discussions and readings will explore theories and research that aim to explain entrepreneurial activity and behavior. Through a variety of assignments, readings, and class activities the course emphasizes the role of innovation and creativity in entrepreneurial ventures. Students will create their own venture, product, or service idea and develop business models to plan for a successful implementation.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors.
  

  • 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 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
    Limited to juniors and seniors. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 366.
  

  • BUS 433 - Entrepreneurship Policy & Strategy

    1 course unit
    This case-based seminar reviews entrepreneurship policy history and focuses on issues of valuation, capitalization, and enterprise growth - from bootstrapping to venture capital to IPO. Through course readings, discussions, and assignments students will gain an understanding of funding and strategic issues key to the success of entrepreneurial ventures.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 351 Entrepreneurial Studies .
  

  • 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 .
    Limited to seniors.
  

  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): Limited to junior and senior majors or minors.
  

  • BUS 965 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

    1 course unit
    Students may elect to work in an existing business environment focusing on a product, service, or problem incorporating project or venture development, or students may elect to develop a business plan to launch a new venture that they intend to personally pursue after graduation. Students may also elect an independent study in fields such as international entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, or capital investing and write a comprehensive report of the findings and conclusions. In all cases students will be in contact with outside businesses and organizations as part of the work. All of these efforts will be supervised directly by the Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 351 Entrepreneurial Studies .
    Limited to seniors.

Chemistry
  

  • CHM 090, 490 - CUE: Chemistry Capstone Seminar

    0 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.
  

  • 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 S and effective Fall 2013 SC.
  

  • 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 S and effective Fall 2013 SC
  

  • 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 S and effective Fall 2013 SC.
  

  • 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 S and effective Fall 2013 SC.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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.
  
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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.
  

  • CHM 403 - Chiral Synthesis

    0.5 course unit
    Methods for achieving asymmetric synthesis and resolving racemic mixtures will be explored. This will include classical enantiomeric resolution, the use of chiral auxiliaries, chiral reagents, chiral starting materials, and the employment of stereoselective reactions. Key syntheses from primary literature that utilize these methods will serve as a framework to illustrate the chiral strategies. Students will present articles from primary literature. Two 75 minute lecture/presentations per week.
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II  or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA .
  

  • CHM 406 - NMR Spectroscopy

    0.5 course unit
    Students will study modern techniques of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and apply them to problems in structure determination and analysis of organic compounds and biomolecules. Operation of a modern high field multinuclear NMR spectrometer will be featured with an emphasis on what information different NMR experiments can provide and how to interpret the results. Sufficient theoretical background will be included to allow students to optimize instrument parameters for specific experiments. Topics will include a thorough coverage of one-dimensional 1H NMR spectroscopy, various types of 13C NMR (DEPT, APT, etc.), other NMR-active nuclei such as 31P, and various homonuclear and heteronuclear two-dimensional NMR experiments (COSY, HSQC, HMBC, etc.). Two class hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II  or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA  or permission of instructor.
  

  • 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
  

  • 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.
  

  • CHM 430 - Organometallic Chemistry

    0.5 course unit
    The chemistry of compounds containing metal-carbon bonds will be explored. Topics will include the structure and bonding of organometallic compounds, their reactions and reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and their use in industrial processes and organic synthesis.
    Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 331 Inorganic Chemistry 
  

  • CHM 960 - Chemistry Internship

    1 course unit
    Majors are eligible for internship programs with the approval of the department.

Classic Civilization
  

  • 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 L and effective Fall 2013 HU (and W when offered as 321).

Computer Science
  

  • 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 G and effective Fall 2013 RG.
  

  • 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 G and effective Fall 2013 RG.
  

  • 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 (GUI’s). 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 G and effective Fall 2013 RG.
  

  • 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 G and effective Fall 2013 RG.
  

  • 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 W.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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): Any Computer Science I course.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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. Alternate years.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms  and CSI 240 Computer Organization .
  

  • 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 .
  

Dana Scholars
  

  • DNA 100-199 - Dana First-Year Seminar

    1 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Dance

Technique Courses

Dance technique courses meet for three to five hours a week and are worth 0.5 course units. The fine arts (A) general academic requirement applies when two dance idioms are completed in the same semester, and effective Fall 2013 two dance idioms completed in the same semester will satisfy the Arts (AR) distribution requirement. Technique courses at all levels are repeatable for credit.

Placement at the appropriate level is determined by level of expertise in the dance idiom. Beginning classes are designed for students with very little or no prior experience in the dance form. Intermediate classes are for those with several years of prior training while advanced classes are for those with significant professional training and demonstrated advanced skills.
  

  • DNC 110 - Ballet I

    0.5 course unit
    Introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet. Areas covered will include the understanding of correct body placement; positions of the feet, head, and arms; musicality; and the development of the elementary habits of movement applicable to the form.
  

  • 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 A and effective Fall 2013 AR.
  

  • DNC 120 - Jazz Dance I

    0.5 course unit
    Introduction to fundamentals of jazz dance technique. Areas covered include polyrhythms, body isolations, movement analysis, and syncopation. Performance of simple dance phrases using fundamental forms.
  

  • DNC 125 - Aerial Acrobatics I

    0.5 course unit
    This course introduces aerial movement techniques on a variety of aerial equipment. Areas covered will include the fundamentals of aerial movement: climbing, inversions, drops, and partnering. The course will also cover cross training on the ground for the development of strength, flexibility, and safety precautions when working in the air. This course will be supplemented by a study of circus history and theory
  

  • DNC 130 - Jazztap I

    0.5 course unit
    This course will cover the fundamentals of tap dance technique, composition, and beginning improvisation. There will be an emphasis on the musical component of jazztap with jazz piano accompaniment and rhythm workshops. Flat tap shoes required.
  

  • DNC 140 - Modern Dance I

    0.5 course unit
    Introduction to the basic principles of dance movement. Areas covered will include body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility, and basic forms of locomotion.
  

  • 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 D and effective Fall 2013 DE.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
    Meets general academic requirement A.
  

  • 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 H and W and effective Fall 2013 HU and W.
  

  • DNC 210 - Ballet II

    0.5 course unit
    A continued elaboration of classical ballet technique through barre and center practice with emphasis on body placement, flexibility, strength, and the application of these principles to movement. Increased vocabulary and development of performance quality and styles
  

  • 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.
  

  • DNC 220 - Jazz Dance II

    0.5 course unit
    A further examination of jazz dance principles of polyrhythms, syncopation, and body isolations with an emphasis on more extended movement phrases and musicality. Focus on clarity of style and presentation.
  

  • DNC 225 - Aerial Acrobatics II

    0.5 course unit
    This course is designed to further the student’s knowledge of aerial work and circus theory. Through sequencing, choreography, and more advanced strength training, participants will gain stamina and the tools to create transitions between movements in the air. More advanced partnering will be explored as well as how to interact with the apparatus on the ground as a theatrical tool. Students will develop a solo work presented at the end of the semester. The course will be supplemented by studies in international circus history and theory on the role of circus in our current society.
    Prerequisite(s): DNC 125 Aerial Acrobatics I  or instructor approval.
  

  • DNC 230 - Jazztap II

    0.5 course unit
    Concentration on expanding tap vocabulary, creating choreography, and practice on improvisation with live music. The emphasis will be on performance and the development of each student’s personal style.
  

  • 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 115 Dance Technique & Performance I .
  

  • DNC 240 - Modern Dance II

    0.5 course unit
    Concentration on specific techniques fundamental to modern dance: mobilizing weight, articulating joints, increasing range, and incorporating strength. Additional attention to movement expression: phrasing, dynamics, and rhythm.
  

  • 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.
  
  

  • 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 .
  

  • DNC 275 - Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers

    1 course unit
    This course examines the science of human motion with particular emphasis on the biomechanics of dance. Course content covers the human skeletal system; joint biomechanics relevant to dance; muscle origin, insertion, and action; and the role gravity plays in muscle action. Analysis of physical structure, function, and dynamic alignment as they relate to performance enhancement and injury prevention are investigated.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 102 Biology of Movement  or BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms .
  

  • DNC 310 - Ballet III

    0.5 course unit
    For the advanced intermediate student.
  

  • DNC 320 - Jazz Dance III

    0.5 course unit
    For the advanced intermediate student.
  

  • DNC 330 - Jazztap III

    0.5 course unit
    For the advanced intermediate student.
  

  • DNC 340 - Modern Dance III

    0.5 course unit
    For the advanced intermediate student.
  

  • DNC 345 - Pointe & Variations

    0.5 course unit
    This course focuses on the development of strength, stamina and artistry of dancing en pointe in a variety of balletic styles from an array of artistic eras. Musicality, dynamic range and the physical techniques of expressive dancing en pointe provide the foundational emphasis of the course. Concurrent registration in ballet technique strongly recommended.
    Prerequisite(s): DNC 310 Ballet III  or DNC 410 Ballet IV  or permission of instructor.
  

  • DNC 350 - Teaching Dance: Theory & Methods

    1 course unit
    This course introduces various theories of dance/movement education and how they apply in a variety of populations in diverse settings (pre-school, K-12, special populations, community crossovers, private studios, and older adults). Course work includes lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, reading, observation, written analysis, peer teaching, and fieldwork.
    Prerequisite(s): DNC 115 Dance Technique & Performance I .
  

  • DNC 360 - Advanced Dance Composition

    1 course unit
    Advanced theory and experience in creating dances. Studio work in movement exploration and compositional structure are complemented by films, video, trips to see dance, critical analysis, and reading and writing assignments.
    Prerequisite(s): DNC 260 Dance Composition .
  

  • DNC 375 - Advanced Topics in Dance Science

    1 course unit
    Through this course students will explore and expand their understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and the physics of movement. Correct alignment, both static and active, will be a primary focus. Upon completion the students will be able to conduct a complex biomechanical and motor analysis of dynamic motion common in dance. Principles of exercise physiology and dance and sport psychology will be explored. Lab work will focus on developmental experiences, applying and reinforcing effective movement analysis, teaching, and coaching methods.
    Prerequisite(s): DNC 275 Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers  or permission of instructor.
  

  • DNC 410 - Ballet IV

    0.5 course unit
    Concentration on specific techniques fundamental to expertise in classical ballet. Increasingly complex combinations at the barre and in center work. Further development of performance technique and personal style in the classical genre. Composition and pointe work included.
  

  • DNC 420 - Jazz Dance IV

    0.5 course unit
    Advanced principles of jazz dancing: complex rhythmic analysis, extended movement phrases, development of individual jazz dance style. Compositional studies in jazz dance.
  

  • DNC 430 - Jazztap IV

    0.5 course unit
    Advanced principles of tap dance, including improvisation, choreography, complex rhythmic analysis, and development of individual style.
  

  • DNC 440 - Modern Dance IV

    0.5 course unit
    Refinement of technical clarity, performance skills, and composition. Musicality, interpretation, and learning longer movement sequences
  

  • DNC 490 - CUE: Advanced Research in Dance

    1 course unit
    This course serves as a Culminating Undergraduate Experience in which students apply and integrate skills and knowledge from previous dance courses they have taken. The course emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, writing, and presentation skills. Faculty and students work together to develop appropriate research projects and venues for presentation based upon area of dance major concentration.
  

  • DNC 950 - Community Performance Ensemble

    0.5 course unit
    Members of the Community Performance Ensembles in dance and theatre develop, rehearse, and tour programs (dance performances, plays, and interactive dramatic pieces) for presentation at schools, community centers, and senior citizen residences. In addition to participation in the touring ensemble, students will be expected to submit a journal about their experience in mounting the production and touring to diverse audiences. Audition may be required for participation. May be repeated for credit.
 

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