2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Africana Studies |
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AAS 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies 1 course unit
This course will provide an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of major themes and topics in Africana Studies. It will familiarize students with some of the central debates and problems within the field: Is there such a thing as a “Black” experience? How African is African American culture? What kinds of theories can we advance to explain the relationship between race and a range of social and economic indicators? How have scholars traditionally understood the connections between Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas? How do issues of gender affect issues of race? What new insights do postmodern and postcolonial theories offer on all these subjects? In addition, AAS 101 will draw on the instructor’s scholarly orientations; topics of study may include economic, political, and social institutions and their developments over time; artistic, intellectual, and social movements and their contributions to cultural history; and issues of identity in relation to changing social and cultural structures in Africa and the Diaspora. Students will read major interdisciplinary works in historical and cultural studies and critical race theory. Students will explore influential theories and research methods in Africana Studies as well as the basic methods of interdisciplinary analysis and interpretation.
Meets general academic requirement D or DE.
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Accounting |
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ACT 101 - Financial Accounting 1 course unit
The course will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of accounting as a means for decision making by integrating preparation of financial information and written reports for a variety of users with case discussions and oral presentations. Students will participate in analysis of a company using financial data. Further analysis of the industry with interfirm comparisons will be done in teams.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics .
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ACT 201 - Accounting Information Systems 1 course unit
This course will build a broad knowledge of the principles, concepts, and internal controls that support accounting information systems. The identification, collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, and communication of the accounting information needs and requirements of an organization will be examined in relationship to the roles accountants play as designers, users, evaluators, and controllers of those systems. Accounting software, the Internet, databases, and spreadsheets will be used as vehicles for analysis and problem solving. Integrated into the course will be current issues such as electronic commerce, data security, data warehousing, and enterprise resource planning systems.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting with a grade of ‘C’ or better required. ‘B’ or better recommended. Sophomore status or permission of the instructor is also required.
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ACT 224 - Cost/Managerial Accounting 1 course unit
A study of cost and managerial concepts and their application to the planning and control of manufacturing and service firms. Topics include accounting for the production process (job order, process, standard, and activity based costing); performance and productivity measurement (profit planning, variance analysis, and responsibility accounting); and revenue and cost analysis for decision making (cost estimation, C-V-P analysis, and differential cost analysis).
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 - Financial Accounting . ACT 320, 321 - Intermediate Accounting I is recommended.
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ACT 320, 321 - Intermediate Accounting I 1 course unit
Theoretical bases for accounting practices are explored along with a detailed analysis of the financial statements and accounting principles for valuing assets. Topics include the conceptual framework of accounting, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, current and long-term assets, and International Financial Reporting Standards. Students will continue to use computers as a tool for preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial data.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting . ACT 201 Accounting Information Systems should also be completed or enrolled concurrently.
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 321.
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ACT 322, 323 - Intermediate Accounting II 1 course unit
Theoretical bases of accounting practices continue to be explored as students learn valuation and reporting techniques for current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, income taxes, post-employment benefits, and leases. Emphasis is placed on accounting practices for large corporations, such as earnings per share and SEC reporting, as well as International Financial Reporting Standards. Four class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 201 Accounting Information Systems and ACT 320, 321 - Intermediate Accounting I
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 323.
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ACT 326 - Concepts of Federal Taxation 1 course unit
An analysis of income tax fundamentals focusing on the development of tax concepts, tax planning, the Internal Revenue Code, and rulings and decisions interpreting the code. Topics covered will include tax issues, reporting requirements, required treatments, and recent developments in taxation.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 320, 321 - Intermediate Accounting I
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ACT 330 - Advanced Accounting 1 course unit
This course will introduce corporate consolidations and mergers and show the procedure needed to prepare and present the financial statements of the consolidated entity. Partnership accounting, especially dissolution and liquidation, and accounting for government and non-profit organizations will be covered as well as international accounting issues.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 322, 323 - Intermediate Accounting II .
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ACT 334 - Fraud Examination 1 course unit
This course helps students understand and apply the theory, terminology, and analytical techniques that are used in the investigation of financial crimes. Topics include the nature of fraud, theories of fraud, current research related to fraud, criminal statutes related to financial crimes, forensic accounting procedures, fraud examination methodology, investigative techniques used in solving financial crimes, interviewing, rules of evidence, sources of information, use of technology to detect and prevent fraud, and current issues in financial investigations. Experiential learning activities used in resolving financial crimes will be used.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 320, 321 - Intermediate Accounting I
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ACT 490 - CUE: Auditing & Assurance Services 1 course unit
This course is the Culminating Undergraduate Experience in accounting. As such, it integrates concepts and skills from earlier coursework in the major and focuses on the theory, environment, and practice of auditing and assurance services as performed primarily by public accountants, but also by internal auditors. Topics include audit planning and risk assessment, including evaluation of internal controls; collection, analysis and evaluation of audit evidence; auditing procedures, tests, and documentation, including sampling techniques; required disclosures and reports; professional standards and ethics; legal obligations of auditors; and corporate governance. Students will also analyze auditing situations through case studies, which utilize a broad base of knowledge and will culminate in both written reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 322, 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
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ACT 960 - Accounting Internship 1 course unit
Under close faculty supervision, students will be placed in internship positions with local business and other related organizations in order to gain experience in the application of theories and concepts learned in the classroom. Students will be required to document their experiences in a written journal, to share their experiences with others in a classroom setting, and to prepare a significant term paper or project report and oral presentation. Open to junior and senior majors or minors in good academic standing. Pass/fail only.
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American Studies |
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AMS 101 - Introduction to American Studies 1 course unit
This course will provide an introductory exposure to the study of American culture through the interdisciplinary methods of American Studies. It will examine a particular topic concerning American cultural and social formations from a specific set of disciplinary perspectives that will change from semester to semester, depending on the instructor’s scholarly orientations. Topics for Introduction to American Studies in different semesters would include, for example, “Representations of the American City”, “American Cultural Landscapes”, “The Romance of Nature in America”, “Performing Class in America”, “Americans Abroad”, “The Veteran in American Film and Literature”, and “Immigration in the Twentieth Century”. The common methodology will be, first, the focus on American cultural and social formations and, second, the deployment of at least two different disciplinary perspectives that will supplement as well as complement each other in the process of framing critical investigation of the topic. Pluralizing the perspective of study is intended not only to intensify the engagement with the given topic but to emphasize that identifications of America and of American national culture are contested and changeful. The introductory course will give students the opportunity to become familiar with influential theories in the development of the field that will help prepare them for more advanced course work in American Studies in addition to offering them the chance to investigate the particular topic at issue. The course will be required for majors in American Studies and open to all students.
Meets general academic requirement H or HU.
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Arabic |
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ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Arabic 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 Arabic. The second semester is for students with limited previous exposure to Arabic. Assignment by placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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ARB 102 - Elementary Arabic II 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Arabic 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 Arabic. The second semester is for students with limited previous exposure to Arabic. Assignment by placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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Art History |
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ARH 101 - Introduction to Art History I 1 course unit
A survey of the major works of architecture, painting, and sculpture of Western Civilization from the pre-historic period to the Late Middle Ages. Elements of style and the relationship of the work of art to its historical era are stressed. Offered every fall semester.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 102 - Introduction to Art History II 1 course unit
A survey of the major works of architecture, painting, and sculpture of Western civilization from the Renaissance to the modern era. Elements of style and the relationship of the work of art to its historical era are stressed. Offered every spring semester.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 103, 104 - History of Modern Architecture 1 course unit
A survey of architectural history from the eclectic historicism of the late Victorian period to the present in America and Europe; an analysis of style, materials, and the philosophy underlying the development of modern architecture.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU (and W when offered as 104).
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ARH 201 - Ancient Art 1 course unit
A survey of Aegean, Greek, and Etruscan art. An analysis of stylistic modes and thematic concerns and their relationship to historical and cultural contexts.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 207, 208 - Baroque Art 1 course unit
A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1580 to 1680; an analysis of stylistic modes and their relationship to historical and cultural contexts.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 209, 210 - Nineteenth Century Art 1 course unit
A survey of European painting from 1780 to 1880. Emphasis is placed on the development of Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism, stylistically and in relation to their cultural and historical contexts.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU (and W when offered as 210).
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ARH 211, 212 - American Art 1 course unit
A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from pre-Revolutionary times to the early twentieth century. An analysis of style and subject matter, it considers the imagery from cultural, historical, political, and social perspectives.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU (and W when offered as 212).
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ARH 215, 216 - British Art 1 course unit
A survey of painting and graphic art from the Renaissance to the modern era. An analysis of style and subject matter, it considers the imagery from cultural, historical, political, and social perspectives.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU (and W when offered as 216).
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ARH 223 - African American Art 1 course unit
This course surveys art produced by African Americans from the late eighteenth century to the present. The historical, political, and social conditions that shaped art production by African Americans are investigated, from slavery through the Great Migration, and the Black Power Movement to postmodernism. Themes to consider include problems of representation, including racial stereotypes, primitivism, and the audience. This course moves African American art and artists from the art historical margins to the center to account for the way race influences art’s production and reception.
Meets general academic requirement A or D or HU and DE.
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ARH 225 - Women & Art 1 course unit
This course will investigate the role of women artists in the major movements in Western art from Impressionism to Postmodernism. The course will analyze questions that feminist art historians have posed: Have there been great women artists? How has “women’s work,” such as the decorative arts and crafts, been evaluated? Does art by women have common style or iconography? The intersection of art and gender will be examined in the careers of women artists from the well-known (Mary Cassatt and Georgia O’Keeffe) to the less-familiar (Gabriele Münter and Harmony Hammond).
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 230 - History of Photography 1 course unit
A survey of photography from its invention to the present. The development of a photographic aesthetic, technical advances, and the relationship between photography and the other visual arts will be considered.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 301 - Italian Renaissance Art 1 course unit
Survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture of Italy from the time of Giotto to the death of Michelangelo; an analysis of stylistic modes and thematic concerns in relation to historical and cultural contexts.
Meets general academic requirement A or HU.
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ARH 320-29 - Art History Seminar 1 course unit
An advanced course devised to accommodate a wide variety of specialized topics. It may examine either the art of an individual nation or culture, a specific style or theme, or be interdisciplinary in its focus to explore works of art in a broader cultural and/or historical context. Topics are announced prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): Declared majors or minors.
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ARH 490 - CUE: Methods of Art History 1 course unit
This course surveys art historical methodologies and culminates with an independent research project. It reinforces what advanced art history students have learned about the key practices and methods used in the study of the visual arts, and encourages them to think about how such varying approaches have shaped the discipline itself. Students will conduct research on an object or topic of their choice, using disciplinary tools (visual and textual analysis) in accordance with a methodology that offers a productive interpretive framework for their selection. Open to senior Art History majors and minors only.
Prerequisite(s): ARH 101 Introduction to Art History I and ARH 102 Introduction to Art History II .
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Studio Art |
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ARS 103 - Drawing I 1 course unit
An introduction to problems in visual perception and delineation of pictoral fundamentals, incorporating traditional and non-traditional drawing media. Students examine various theoretical perspectives. Work from the still life and the human figure will be emphasized. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 104 - Sculpture I 1 course unit
An introduction to the development of awareness and control of the basic elements of the three-dimensional language. An emphasis upon the issues surrounding direct observation and the development of a personal vocabulary. Work from the human figure will be emphasized. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 107 - Introduction to Analog Photography 1 course unit
An introduction to the fundamentals of black and white still photography, dealing with seeing photographically, operating the camera, and darkroom processing and printing. Emphasis is on space, form, and time through the utilization of existing light. The student must provide a 35 mm camera, however a limited number of cameras are available to check out from the department. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 110 - Printmaking I 1 course unit
An introduction to print processes, specifically exploring screenprint, intaglio, and relief. This class will focus on color, pattern, and layering to generate meaning. Each student will gain an understanding of the technical processes and the visual language and possibilities of working with the multiple. Students examine historical approaches and context while exploring contemporary modes of expression. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 113 - Drawing Studio 1 course unit
Drawing Studio is an accelerated introduction to drawing and two-dimensional analysis of the visual world. Based on observation and an introduction to the history of drawing, this class will explore conventions of representation within a studio context. The class may include an exhibition of work produced. This class is intended for majors and those interested in a more substantial introduction to art.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 115 - Introduction to Digital Photography 1 course unit
An introduction to the fundamentals of still photography in the digital environment. The course will deal with seeing photographically, operating the camera, digital image processing, and printing. Emphasis will be on space, form, and time through the use of existing light. Lectures and assignments will explore the elements of photography as practiced by significant artists in the history of the medium. Students are required to use digital single lens reflex cameras that are capable of manual mode and production of images in raw format. It is advisable that students provide their own camera, however a limited number of cameras are available to check out from the department. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 120 - Painting I 1 course unit
An introduction to the problems of line, form, color, texture, and space in the painting medium. Varied levels of ability and interests are given consideration on an individual basis. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 201 - Sound Art 1 course unit
An exploration of sound sculpture, environmental sound, room harmonics, and field recordings. No previous experience required, just an interest in experimenting and a curiosity about the sonic world. We will build sound producing sculptures, record and manipulate sound, pay with circuits, and map the audible environment. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 203 - Drawing II 1 course unit
An introduction to a broad range of compositional problems, subject matter, and life drawing, allowing the exploration of expressive potential of drawing in a variety of media. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 103 Drawing I , or ARS 113 Drawing Studio , or ARS 213 Drawing from Nature .
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ARS 204 - Sculpture II 1 course unit
A continued study of three-dimensional art forms with an emphasis on material and techniques within the context of individual projects and investigations. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 104 Sculpture I .
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ARS 207 - Intermediate Analog Photography 1 course unit
This course concentrates on classic darkroom-based photographic practice; 35mm and medium format cameras are used. Advanced darkroom skills are emphasized, including controlled film development, large format fiber-based printing, toning, and professional mounting techniques. Students refine and focus their intentions through the study of important practitioners and the development of personal projects.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 107 Introduction to Analog Photography or ARS 115 Introduction to Digital Photography .
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ARS 209 - Digital Foundations 1 course unit
This course will provide students with a practical and conceptual foundation in the formal elements that underlie all visual art, within a fully digital imaging environment. We will apply the principles of visual organization as they relate to both decorative and illusionary space. Utilizing the latest Adobe CS software, students will become conversant with the elements of shape, line, value, texture, and color. They will make art in response to assigned exercises, as well as in response to their own imaginative resources. Media may include digital electronic display of still or moving images, digital print media, and hybrid forms. Students will be introduced to the history of foundation design, will build a working vocabulary of art terms, and participate in class critiques. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100 level studio course.
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ARS 210 - Printmaking II 1 course unit
A continued study of printmaking processes. Students will explore the intersection of drawn and digitally based print processes such as intaglio and photo-intaglio. This class will focus on drawn line and narrative/sequence. Each student will gain an understanding of the technical processes, visual language and possibilities of working with the multiple. Students examine historical approaches and context while exploring contemporary modes of expression. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 110 Printmaking I .
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ARS 213 - Drawing from Nature 1 course unit
Referring exclusively to a series of natural objects, including mineral, plant, animal, and human specimens, the course includes a variety of media and aims to develop both analytic and expressive skills of drawing. It focuses on the studio experience but includes the study of significant historical examples of drawing from nature. Work from natural forms, including the human figure, is emphasized. Four contact hours per week.
Meets general academic requirement A or AR.
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ARS 215 - Intermediate Digital Photography 1 course unit
Continued study of photography in the digital environment. The course will emphasize greater technical control of the medium, with an emphasis on studio work, artificial lighting, advanced digital processing and manipulation, and large format printing. Students will refine and focus their intentions through the study of practitioners of the medium and the development of personal projects.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 107 Introduction to Analog Photography or ARS 115 Introduction to Digital Photography .
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ARS 220 - Painting II 1 course unit
A continued experience in oil painting or other media with an emphasis on composition and content. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 120 Painting I .
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ARS 234 - Figure Studio 1 course unit
The work of the course will consist of an intensive/extensive study of the human figure from a live model. The consequences of compositional choices will be fully explored using a variety of media in both 2D and 3D structures. There will be an examination of art historical concepts of the human figure and art historical settings of the figure. The course will be conducted as an atelier, in which the instructor will work alongside the students. In this method instruction and interactions are based on mutual and individual discoveries. There will be outside projects and a weekly critique/seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Any 100 level studio course or permission of the instructor.
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ARS 240 - Field Studio 1 course unit
This course provides an opportunity for an intense living-working studio experience in a field setting. The course will be situated in an off-campus location, either within the US or abroad, depending on the focus of the class. Preparatory work will include study of the geography and culture of the location, including historical and contemporary art practice. Work will be possible in any medium, depending on the background of students enrolled in the class. Enrollment by permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100 level ARS course or any production class in Film Studies or Media and Communication.
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ARS 303 - Drawing III 1 course unit
An advanced course in drawing designed to fulfill the need for personalized expression. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 203 Drawing II .
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ARS 304 - Sculpture III 1 course unit
An advanced course focusing on the refinement of concepts, materials, and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on individual development. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 204 Sculpture II .
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ARS 310 - Printmaking III 1 course unit
An advanced course in printmaking techniques. Students will develop editioned colored images which utilize multiple color and plate prints and explore one process as an area of concentration. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 210 Printmaking II .
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ARS 320 - Painting III 1 course unit
An advanced studio course in a variety of media with an emphasis on the development of a personal expression. Four contact hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 220 Painting II .
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ARS 401 - CUE: Senior Studio Seminar: Portfolio Development 1 course unit
The course is taught collectively by the studio art faculty. Students focus on understanding and articulating their own interests and vision through research, written work, creation of new works of art, and critique. After the final critique, students who have demonstrated strong, sustained, and productive engagement with their work will be invited to join ARS 405 Senior Studio Seminar: Thesis Exhibition for the spring semester. Required of all senior studio art majors. Open to art minors with permission of faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Any 300 level art course.
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ARS 405 - Senior Studio Seminar: Thesis Exhibition 1 course unit
Offered every spring semester, this course will require students to continue development of independent work begun during the fall semester. Regular critiques with studio faculty and guest critics will be the basis for evaluation. Emphasis will be on portfolio development and preparation for the senior art exhibition in the Martin Art Gallery. Students will plan and design the exhibition, design announcements, prepare their work for hanging, and install and light the exhibit.
Prerequisite(s): ARS 401 CUE: Senior Studio Seminar: Portfolio Development . By Department invitation only.
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Asian Traditions |
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AST 950 - CUE: Senior Capstone Project 1 course unit
Each student will roster a Senior Capstone Project, designed in consultation with the Program Director.
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Anthropology |
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ATH 112 - Cultural Anthropology 1 course unit
This course introduces students to the concepts, principles, and methods used by cultural anthropologists to understand and explain the diversity of human societies throughout the world. It combines a cross-cultural analysis of different social institutions with the systematic examination of the behavior of individual societies in order to promote a rational understanding of human social and cultural diversity.
Meets general academic requirement D or DE.
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ATH 155 - Archaeology & Prehistory 1 course unit
This course is an introduction to human prehistory and the archaeological techniques used to decipher it. We will examine the origins of human culture, the success of the 3-million-year-old hunting and gathering way of life, the effect of the development of farming and urban life on human health, and the rise of complex society in Africa, Asia, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Emphasis is placed on archaeology’s unique methods of understanding the human past and how this rich heritage contributes to modern society.
Meets general academic requirement B or DE and SL.
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ATH 205 - Anthropological Theory 1 course unit
This course reviews the major theoretical approaches that make anthropology unique among the social sciences. These approaches include evolution, functionalism, structuralism, materialism and cultural ecology, interpretive and symbolic anthropology, and postmodernism. The course is organized historically and chronologically in order to analyze the emergence and development of theories in their broader social, historical, and theoretical contexts. The course focuses on major figures in the field and specific schools of thought, allowing students to better understand both the scientific and humanistic aspects of anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 112 Cultural Anthropology .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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ATH 211 - Human Evolution 1 course unit
This course introduces students to the scientific concepts, principles, methods, and research pertaining to human biological evolution. The course begins with a discussion of evolutionary theory and then applies evolutionary theory to examine: (1) contemporary human biological diversity, (2) the biological and behavioral similarities and differences among human and nonhuman primates, and (3) the fossil evidence for human evolution.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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ATH 230 - Inca, Aztec, & Maya 1 course unit
Latin America contains two geographic regions where civilization developed independently, Mesoamerica and South America. This course focuses upon the origin, development, and expression of the Inca, Aztec, Maya, and their predecessors through time. Themes of power, trade, consumption, ritual, identity, and symbolism will be explored through the lens of archaeology. This course employs the long term perspective of archaeology and anthropology to understand controversial issues such as elite dominance, commoner resistance, warfare, auto-sacrifice, and human sacrifice.
Meets general academic requirement D or DE.
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ATH 240 - Witchcraft, Magic, & Sorcery 1 course unit
This course will examine beliefs and practices of witchcraft, magic, and sorcery in both Euro-American and non-Western societies. Emphasis will be placed on comparative analysis of the dynamics and functions of magical practice in cross-cultural context. Special attention will be paid to answering the following questions: What sorts of cultural information are transmitted through acts of conjuring and witchcraft? What are the social functions of magical ritual? Why do cultures embrace notions of malevolent supernatural power? How is sorcery used to control social behavior? Topics to be addressed include the functions of ritual, shamanism, magic, sorcery, vampirism, divination, possession, sacrifice, and the use of oracles.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 112 Cultural Anthropology or permission of the instructor.
Meets general academic requirement R or HU.
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ATH 262 - Historical Ecology 1 course unit
Historical ecology is the study of long term interactions between people, their institutions, and their environments. We will critically evaluate arguments about the current relationship between people and the environment in popular texts using archaeological, historical, and ethnographic evidence. Many current pressing issues can be assessed more appropriately when viewed from a long-term perspective gained from an historical or archaeological approach. We will focus on some of these issues. Some questions that will be addressed include: Where do people encourage the spread of forests into the greatest desert in the world? Where does an increase in population result in less environmental impact? Can the poor soil of the rainforest support “civilization?” We will also examine the local environment over the past 100 years.
Meets general academic requirement D or DE.
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ATH 291 - Medicine & Culture 1 course unit
States of illness and health are not simply the result of biological processes. If we want to understand why people get sick and how they get better, we should also examine the social and cultural aspects of medicine and disease. This course is an introduction to medical anthropology: the study of cultural meanings, social relations, and systems of power that structure our experiences of illness and health. Students will engage with ethnographic texts and films from Western and non-Western medical settings in order to learn how health, illness, and healing practices are culturally shaped, transformed, and contested.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 112 Cultural Anthropology .
Meets general academic requirement DE.
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ATH 313 - Anthropological Ethnography 1 course unit
This course is an introduction to ethnography, the signature method developed by cultural anthropologists for researching cultural issues in contemporary societies. In this course students will learn the fundamentals of ethnographic fieldwork (site selection, archival and documentary research, sampling, participant-observation, structured observation, interviews, survey, genealogy, case study analysis, narrative and symbolic analysis, mapping, ethnologic induction, etc.) and will prepare for field research by studying the ethics of doing anthropology, emic vs. etic perspectives, field logistics, rapport establishment, writing ethnographic fieldnotes, the politics of representation, and the concept of objectivity and reflexivity in writing culture.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 112 Cultural Anthropology .
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ATH 315 - Archaeology of Food 1 course unit
This course uses food as a central axis for considering issues of health/nutrition, subsistence economy, gender roles/relations, ritual/ceremonial life, social inequality, and political power in past societies. These issues will be addressed through an examination of the archaeological residues of food remains and food consumption. Thus, the course has a dual emphasis on anthropological issues and archaeological methods of “food analysis”. Understanding past food practices requires consideration of a variety of archaeological evidence, including the food remains themselves, food containers and serving wares, areas of food preparation and consumption, and the human skeleton as a record of consumption. After several weeks considering the methods for analyzing these types of evidence, the course considers the above issues through case studies dealing with topics like cannibalism, feasting, luxury foods, status, gender, and ethnicity.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 155 Archaeology & Prehistory .
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ATH 317 - Field Archaeology 1 course unit
An intensive analysis of a particular archaeological site. Utilizing the methodological and theoretical concepts of anthropological archaeology, students will be required to participate in every phase of the scientific research process.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 155 Archaeology & Prehistory or permission of the instructor.
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ATH 318 - The Archaeology of Objects 1 course unit
This courses examines the role of material culture in the human world. Objects, especially artifacts, are more than just utilitarian background to our existence; they shape us as much as we modify them. This course provides a methodological and theoretical foundation for the analysis of archaeological and anthropological artifacts. We will examine a variety of materials, including stone, clay/ceramics, basketry, metals, wood, shell, and more. We will examine the process of transforming raw materials into material culture from technological, economic, social, political, and religious perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): ATH 155 Archaeology & Prehistory .
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Biochemistry |
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BCM 341 - Experimental Biochemistry 1 course unit
A laboratory based course concerned with modern experimentation in biochemistry. In the first module students use recombinant DNA technology to overexpress an enzyme, then purify and characterize it. Theory and biochemical context is discussed throughout. The second module covers modern biochemical experimentation, including mass spectrometry of proteins and proteomic methods for analysis of cell states. Students also design and execute an original research project. Four hours laboratory and two hours of lecture 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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BCM 441 - CUE: Advanced Biochemistry 1 course unit
An advanced, lecture based Culminating Undergraduate Experience that takes a mechanistic perspective on enzymology, enzymopathy, and bioinformatics within cellular metabolism. While studying the central concept of metabolism, students learn to evaluate original research articles and apply the findings to biochemical problems. Topics also include the relevance and application of cellular metabolism to medicine and biotechnology. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 220 Biochemistry and CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA .
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BIO 101 - Human Biology, Science, & Society 1 course unit
This course covers topics in human structure and function, human genetics, and human ecology. A scientific and bio-ethical approach is used to study issues related to society as a whole as well as to an individual. The overall goal of the course is to help students become more scientifically literate so that they can make informed decisions.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 102 - Biology of Movement 1 course unit
This course covers topics related to the science of movement. The structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems, the nervous system, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems will be studied. In addition, students will explore exercise physiology. This course is especially designed for dance majors and others who have a particular interest in the biology of movement.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 104 - Biology of Birds 1 course unit
A general overview of the study of avian natural history. Special attention is given to field techniques to identify, describe, and record the biology of birds in their natural habitat. Four class hours per week and field trips.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 106 - The Biotech Century 1 course unit
So much of the news concerns biotechnology: cloning, gene therapy, cancer treatments, assisted reproductive technologies, genetically modified foods, the human genome project, and bioterrorism. Perhaps high school biology never covered such topics. Using newspaper articles, an excellent genetic textbook for non-science majors, and Internet resources, this course is designed to allow the student to explore “the new biology”. Most of the students who have taken this course find immediate applications of the course knowledge to their own lives. Perhaps you will too.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 107 - From DNA to Cancer 1 course unit
This course covers the biology of cancer, from the changes in DNA and cells that lead to cancer to treatment and prevention strategies. We will address the following questions: What is cancer? What causes cancer? How can cancer be treated? Specific topics to be covered include hallmarks of cancer cells, causes of cancer (including environmental and hereditary factors, as well as infectious agents), and cancer genes, with a special focus on current topics in Cancer Biology.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 108 - Plants & People 1 course unit
This course is a survey of the diversity of plants and their relationship with people. We will focus on the uses of plants from historical, contemporary, and multicultural perspectives. We will explore how plants serve as our foods, medicines, fibers, fuels, and the other ways that they impact our lives and influence our cultures. The scientific process, ethnobotanical study, agricultural and environmental issues, and ethical considerations will be closely examined. This course will include hands-on, field and laboratory study of plants.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 109 - Bubonic Plague to AIDS: The Influence of Infectious Disease on the Human Species & Environment 1 course unit
Infectious disease has and continues to have a profound influence on humans and the environment in which they live. Bubonic plague, smallpox, syphilis, malaria, and AIDS, as well as other emerging viruses, will be studied as specific examples of infectious disease. The biology of the microbes involved, their epidemiology, resulting pathology, and control will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the historical, political, and social consequences of infectious disease. Offered as a course designed for Muhlenberg Scholars.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 111 - Crisis Earth: Causes, Consequences, & Solutions for a Changing Planet 1 course unit
With a growing human population and society’s increasing demands on the planet’s natural resources, we are entering an era of ecological crisis on Earth. This class will explore some of the major crises facing our planet from a scientific and social perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the science needed to appreciate, diagnose, and tackle environmental crises such as global warming, habitat destruction, invasive species, and pollution. The class will also explore some causes of and solutions to these ecological catastrophes from social, political, and management perspectives. This course is an introduction to many environmental topics and is designed to engage students from different disciplines in the increasingly important hunt for solutions to Earth’s environmental crises.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 113 - Marine Organisms & the Ocean 1 course unit
As a basis for understanding marine organisms and their lifestyle, this course will study the geological origins of oceans and plate tectonics, the nature of seawater, ocean bottom sediments, and the atmosphere and its relationship with the oceans, waves, tides, and currents. Studies will include marine ecosystems, open ocean plankton and nekton, and organisms of the ocean bottom. The effects of human activities on ocean life will also be discussed. Course can be used to satisfy the earth science requirement for secondary education.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC .
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BIO 114 - Humanity & the Biological World 1 course unit
The primary focus of this course is to examine the origin and nature of the life forms that exist today and the effect of human activity on those organisms. As a background for understanding those changes, the role of the environment and genetics in the evolution of living species will be studied. Review of biological, geological, and meteorological concepts will support the study.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 115 - Drugs & Drug Abuse 1 course unit
In this course we will engage in a cross-disciplinary study of pharmacology by appealing to biological, sociological, historical, political, and anthropological points of reference. Our first discussions will center largely on the putative mechanisms by which drugs act in the central nervous system. We will also consider how power may define the representation of drugs in society and the resulting consequences for drug regulation. Additionally, we will discuss the relationship of colonialism to drug history, the social forces governing the perceived “moral” status of drug use, and the emerging ethical issues surrounding drug discovery.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 116 - Animal Behavior 1 course unit
Why do the cardinals on campus perch at the tops of trees and chirp so loudly? Why do some killer whales hunt in packs and others hunt singly? This course is designed to help students better understand the mechanisms, evolution, and consequences of animal (including human) behavior. Topics such as communication, foraging, orientation, reproduction, and social behavior will be covered. In addition to gaining insight into animal behavior, students will also obtain a broader understanding of science, the scientific method, and some of the unanswered questions in the study of animal behavior. Four class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 118 - Genes, Genomes, & Society 1 course unit
Students will consider the impact of genetic information on both individuals and various aspects of society with a particular focus on human health and disease. The course begins with an introduction to human genetics which will serve as background for discussion of aspects of the human condition that have a genetic basis as well as uses of genome sequence information. In addition to learning the underlying biology, discussions will include related societal, ethical, and policy topics.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 120 - Emerging Infectious Diseases 1 course unit
In 1976 when dozens of Legionnaires fell dead with a “mysterious and terrifying disease,” it came as quite a shock to many that “new” diseases remained to be discovered. In this course, we will explore emerging and re-emerging diseases such as SARS, influenza, and anthrax (as well as many others) by looking at the transmission, pathology, and genetic engineering techniques that are used to identify, treat, and study these infectious organisms.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 121 - Biology of Running 1 course unit
Running is part of human nature. Our bodies are built for running, and training for long-distance running results in multiple health benefits. In this course we will explore how our bodies are built for running and look at evidence supporting barefoot running. We will also explore the potential physiological and psychological benefits that result from running and how to train to achieve those benefits.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken BIO 150 , BIO 151 , or BIO 152 need permission of the instructor to enroll.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 150 - Principles of Biology I: Organisms & Populations 1 course unit
The first course in the introductory biology sequence for intended majors and for those interested in a more substantial introduction to biology is an introduction to the core themes of biology, emphasizing the scientific method, evolution, the diversity of life, and how organisms interact with their environment. Three class hours per week and weekly recitations.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 151 - Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms 1 course unit
The second course in the introductory biology sequence for majors is a study of the relationship of structure and function in plants and animals. Laboratories emphasize the scientific method as a way of knowing. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 Principles of Biology I: Organisms & Populations.
Meets general academic requirement S or SC.
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BIO 152 - Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells 1 course unit
The third course in the introductory biology sequence is a study of the relationship of structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and microbiology. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms and CHM 104 General Chemistry II .
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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 and cellular levels. Topics include cell signaling, membranes, organelles, cell cycle control, motility, and programmed cell death. Primary literature is analyzed in recitation sections. Laboratory provides experience in methods of subcellular fractionation, cytology, and cell culture. Self-designed investigations test hypotheses using fluorescent microscopy. Three lecture hours, one hour of recitation, 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
A comprehensive study of the insect. Insect physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology are integrated with an exploration of insect diversity, ecology, evolution, and the impact of insects on humans. Labs develop insect identification skills and provide experience in a variety of biochemical and molecular techniques as they are applied to current research in insect science. Three lecture hours plus three lab hours.
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 mammals. Three class hours, three laboratory hours, and one recitation hour per week.
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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