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MUSC 394 - Harmony and Improvisation IV (4)
This final course in the Harmony and Improvisation sequence addresses modal interchange, reharmonization, arranging and symmetrical structures. Drumset competence is introduced in addition to focusing on developing skills on the student’s chosen instrument. Composition exercises will form the backbone of the written work. Prerequisite: MUSC 393. Spring.
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MUSC 484 - Audio Engineering Technology III (2)
A continuation of MUSC 386 with emphasis on the electronic principles (impedance, power, signal interfacing, and grounding) which are fundamental to operating a recording studio or live sound reinforcement system. Prerequisites: MUSC 232, 386, 387; corequisite: MUSC 485. Spring.
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MUSC 485 - Recording Studio Practicum III (1)
A continuation of 387, including field-experience in sound reinforcement, remote recording, analog tape recording, and advanced production techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC 232, 386, 387; corequisite: MUSC 484. Spring.
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MUSC 486 - Audio Engineering Technology IV (2)
A continuation of MUSC 484, with emphasis on studio acoustics and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: MUSC 484, 485; corequisite: MUSC 487. Fall.
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MUSC 487 - Recording Studio Practicum IV (1)
A continuation of MUSC 485, with emphasis on surround recording techniques and individually assigned studio and fieldwork. Prerequisites: MUSC 484, 485; corequisite: MUSC 486. Fall.
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MUSC 488 - Directed Studio Projects (1-6)
Individual recording, computer music and research projects realized in the UNCA music technology studios. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 486, 487. See department chair.
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MUSC 490 - Professional and Technical Internship (1-6)
Internship with a participating firm or organization relevant to the student’s degree emphasis. Internships available in various cities, such as New York, Nashville and Los Angeles, as well as cities in North Carolina. Specific information available from department chair. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 491 - Applied Music VII (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 491 prerequisite: MUSC 392. MUSC 492 prerequisite: MUSC 491. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 492 - Applied Music VIII (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 491 prerequisite: MUSC 392. MUSC 492 prerequisite: MUSC 491. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 493 - Advanced Applied Music I (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 493 prerequisite: MUSC 492. MUSC 494 prerequisite: MUSC 493.
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MUSC 494 - Advanced Applied Music II (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 493 prerequisite: MUSC 492. MUSC 494 prerequisite: MUSC 493.
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MUSC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Music (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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Music - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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MUSC 171-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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MUSC 271-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 371-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 471-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Neuroscience |
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NEUR 362 - Advanced Neuroscience (PSYC 362) (4)
Lecture and laboratory course exploring central and peripheral nervous systems, neuronal structure and functioning, biological and computational models of perception, movement, and cortical organization. Laboratory exercises will provide active experiences with anatomical dissections, computer simulations of neurophysiological phenomena, and contemporary neuroimaging techniques used to collect brain responses. Prerequisite: PSYC 216. See department chair.
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NEUR 480 - Topical Seminar in Neuroscience (1)
Students will apply neuroscience theory and knowledge during the presentation and discussion of diverse readings in topics chosen by the instructor. May be repeated as subject matter changes for a total of 3 hours of credit. Prerequisites: BIOL 136, NEUR 216 and permission of instructor. See program director.
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NEUR 171-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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NEUR 216 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (PSYC 216) (4)
An introduction to psychological neuroscience. Topics include research methods, basic anatomy and physiology of mammalian nervous systems, mechanisms of neuronal development and integration, vision and other senses, sensory-motor control, basic drives and behavioral systems. This course will also address historical and modern techniques in comparative neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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NEUR 271-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 371-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 471-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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New Media |
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NM 101 - Digital Design Principles (4)
An introduction to new-media image production techniques and essential computer hardware and software literacy. Making connections between modernist art-historical movements, principles of design, and contemporary visual culture, students will learn an array of essential media production skills that emphasize critical, conceptual, and aesthetic development. Fall and Spring.
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NM 142 - New Media History and Theory (4)
“New Media” may be understood as media that is dependent upon computers. This course traces the history of new media and its theoretical underpinnings, from the origins of computing in the first half of the 20th century to contemporary new media art and design. Students will read critical texts by artists, scientists, theorists, and philosophers, and will interpret these texts in various social, political, aesthetic, and ethical contexts through writing, class discussion, and artmaking. Spring.
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NM 144 - History of Animation: From Pencils to Pixels (4)
Students will study the history of animation, examining the influence of studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, and Pixar. Topics will include how animation is used in advertising, experimental animation, anime, the role of gender in the animation industry, propaganda, and the demise and rebirth of racism and bigotry in animation. Emphasis will be placed on how animation both reflects and shapes cultures around the world. Each session will include in-depth discussion and debate about the topics being covered. Spring.
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NM 146 - Video Game Studies (4)
Critical investigation of 40+ years of video game histories, technologies, global cultures, philosophies, and aesthetics relevant to the medium. Using critical texts, auto-ethnographic game play, and informative documentaries, we will critically discuss the influence and the experiential power of video games, which will culminate in a substantial research paper and in-depth independent game design proposal. Introduction to open-source game creation software will also be covered in class. Odd years Fall.
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NM 201 - Think Graphic: Print and Type (4)
Foundation class focusing on the principles of print design and production. Emphasis is placed on the research, development and creation of typographically driven projects involving branding systems and poster and packaging design. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall.
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NM 231 - Introductory Interactive Media (4)
A crash-course introduction to internet cultures, internet-specific production techniques, and code as an artistic medium. Students survey contemporary internet media cultures and technologies while learning essential web-based coding skills in HTML, CSS and other programming languages applied within the context of art and design. Media production techniques will include transcoding, digital representations of sound and images, and user-interface multimedia experience. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 251 - Introduction to Motion Media (4)
Introduction to manual and digital animation skills. 2D hand-drawing, and traditional 3D stop-motion training will harmonize with their digital counterparts, including Dragon frame, industry standard 2D animation software, and 3D animation using Maya. Critical screening and adaptation of film and storyboarding precedents will provide a solid foundation for students’ conceptual and technical grasp of animation. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 281 - Introduction to Video Art and Design (4)
Two- and three-dimensional time-based sequence design, stop motion animation, sound techniques, type in motion and basic video production techniques. Students will study design principle and process, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 310 - Intermediate Computer Animation (4)
Intermediate technical, artistic and critical skills required to create convincing 3-D computer-generated character animation. Students will study the twelve principles of animation, complete exercises and perform improvisations designed to sharpen their skills as character animators. They will also learn the basics of animating to dialogue with emphasis placed on creating entertaining and convincing performances. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisites: ART 144 or CSCI 182 or 183; NM 251. Fall.
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NM 313 - Virtual Reality (CSCI 313) (4)
Students practice techniques for creating immersive and interactive virtual reality environments, developing, presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Practical experience will be gained with tracking systems, head-mounted-displays, and 3D graphics. Alongside projects, students will complete readings and engage in discussions about virtual reality history and theory. Prerequisites: CSCI 202 or NM 251. Odd years Spring.
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NM 320 - Intermediate Interactive Media (4)
Basic principles of semiotics and sign design, navigation and interface development. Application of technology to construct innovative, interactive products. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisites: CSCI 182, 183 or 185; NM 231. Fall.
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NM 330 - Internet Art (4)
Explores the history, theory, and practice of internet art, defined as “art meant to be experienced online.” Students examine and produce works in the genres of network conceptualism, hypermedia comics, non-linear narrative, and generative software. Readings, research, and art-making projects will address issues of identity, location, collaboration, hacktivism, immersion, storytelling, insider/outsider art, minimalism, design aesthetics, media synthesis, and game design. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: CSCI 182 or 183; NM 231. See department chair.
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NM 332 - Experimental Media (4)
Students create work in a specific experimental genre of new media, exploring the unique strengths and challenges of that genre in comparison with other more standard new media genres. Conceptual and reflective thinking is particularly emphasized in conjunction with novel and inventive ways of making. The foremost goal of this class is to imagine and to experiment with ideas. Creativity, perception, improvisation, and invention are integral components of any successful design or fine art project and are a fundamental aspect of the course. Prerequisites: NM 231, 251 and 281. See department chair.
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NM 340 - Internship (2-6)
Supervised work in a professional or educational setting. Students will receive hands-on training in the making of multimedia projects. Prerequisites: NM 231, 251, 281, an additional 300-400 level NM course, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA in major courses. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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NM 344 - History of Design (4)
Traces the history of graphic design from its origins in bookmaking to contemporary new media. The focus begins with the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th Century and continues through the modern and “post-modern” design movements of the 20th Century. Students will develop ways to insightfully “read” visual communication in an appropriate historical context by practicing a range of design writing and research forms. See department chair.
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NM 350 - Intermediate Video (4)
Through the exploration of video techniques and motion media design principles, students will concentrate on motion graphics production, and will create innovative work for cinema, television and digital interfaces. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: CSCI 182 or 183; NM 281. Spring.
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NM 360 - Digital Creation Lab: 3D Printing (4)
Surveys the 3D printing and reality capture ecosystem. Students will gain hands-on experience creating 3D assets that are eventually printed on a 3D printer. Reality capture methods will include both fixed and mobile methods and discuss technical constraints and application. Digital prototyping will cover not only workflows but manage expectations of what’s possible and what isn’t with a 3D printer. Students will use existing off-the-shelf 3D software to complete their tasks while learning the key factors that go into successfully creating printable digital assets. Prerequisite: NM 251. Odd years Fall.
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NM 410 - Advanced Animation Techniques (4)
Study and utilization of advanced character animation techniques and elements of story to create convincing and entertaining animation. Students may choose traditional (2D), digital (3D), experimental and stop-motion techniques to create their work. Students may also work in small teams to create an animated short. Prerequisite: NM 310. Spring.
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NM 420 - Advanced Interactive Media (4)
Advanced techniques for designing and scripting complex interactive media and interfaces. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: NM 320 or 330. Spring.
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NM 438 - Senior Capstone Project (2)
Students design, develop and implement a long-term collaborative research project that demonstrates in-depth understanding, both conceptually and technically, of an aspect of new media. Prerequisite: one course from NM 310, 320, 330 or 350. Fall and Spring.
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NM 450 - Advanced Video (4)
Advanced course of study and techniques with a focus on, aesthetic, conceptual problem-solving, creating innovative art, and visual storytelling. Students will explore video in relation to performance, audiovisual and installation art, and address issues relevant to identity and diversity. Video art will be the theme of the course as students synthesize current research and trends within their own experimental work. Prerequisite: NM 350. Fall.
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NM 490 - Proseminar and Portfolio (2)
Students will develop and implement an individual project and construct a portfolio of completed projects for use in professional or graduate school environments. Students will consider the impact of new media from multiple viewpoints. Prerequisite: NM 438. Fall and Spring.
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NM 499 - Undergraduate Research in New Media (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See program director.
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New Media - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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NM 171-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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NM 271-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 371-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 471-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (4)
An introduction to the basic concepts, methods and areas of philosophical inquiry through major writings from various periods and traditions. Articulating a range of responses to perennial problems in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, moral and political philosophies will be emphasized. Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Logic (4)
An introduction to informal, syllogistic, and propositional logic. Topics include fallacies, valid and invalid syllogistic forms, and natural deduction in elementary symbolic logic. Emphasis will be placed on development of basic logic skills in everyday communication and reflection. Students majoring in philosophy are strongly encouraged to take PHIL 101 by the end of their sophomore year. Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Ethical Theories (4)
An introduction to theories in ethics balancing a western historical component with exploration of more contemporary and/or non-western components. Students will be introduced to virtue theory, utilitarianism and deontology as well as some mix of Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist and/or Hindu theories and contemporary feminist theories. Emphasis will be placed on students developing their individual responses to perennial issues in ethics. Spring.
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PHIL 214 - Philosophy of Human Rights (INTS 214) (4)
An analytical and historical introduction to the concept of human rights. Readings will be drawn from both historically significant and contemporary philosophical sources. See department chair.
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PHIL 217 - Buddhist Philosophy (4)
A survey of the main philosophical themes, arguments and analyses presented in the different versions of Buddhism, including Theravada Abhidharma, and Mahayana schools like the Madhyamaka and Zen. Themes included range from contemporary Buddhist topics like socially engaged Buddhism and women in Buddhism to traditional Buddhist themes of contemplation, impermanence and no-abiding-self. Even years Fall.
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PHIL 230 - Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology (4)
An introduction to the main questions, methods, and figures in the fields of metaphysics and epistemology. Important topics include the nature of knowledge, the reliability of human cognitive abilities, the nature of fundamental entities, and causation. Emphasis will be placed on students developing their individual responses to fundamental issues in metaphysics and epistemology. Fall.
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PHIL 250 - Ancient Greek Philosophy (4)
A historical survey of philosophies from ancient Pre-Socratics to Stoicism, with special emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Attention will be given to ancient Greek women philosophers and developments in non-Greek traditions as well. Fall.
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PHIL 255 - Medieval Philosophy (4)
An introduction to the work of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish philosophers from the medieval period. Topics to be covered include ethics, politics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion. Spring.
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PHIL 260 - Modern Philosophy (4)
Introduction to the major movements of Western philosophy since the Renaissance: British empiricism, continental rationalism and German Idealism. Specific treatments of concepts like knowledge, mind, body and causation among others will be covered. Completion of either PHIL 250 or 255 is strongly recommended. Fall.
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PHIL 302 - Philosophy of Sex and Gender (4)
Theories of sex and gender, such as the link between sex and gender, the social construction of sex and gender and the power dynamics that operate in and around both construction of sex and gender and lived experience of each. Issues such as sexual ethics, gender presentation and sexual orientation; special emphasis on feminist analysis of these issues. Even years Fall.
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PHIL 303 - Philosophy of Religion (RELS 303) (4)
Examines major approaches to the philosophical understanding of religion. Drawing from classical, medieval and contemporary authors from Western and non-Western traditions, questions such as the nature of religion, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason and the nature of immortality will be investigated. Spring.
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PHIL 304 - Social and Political Philosophy (4)
A critical study of the development of historical and contemporary philosophical thought about social, political and legal issues. Fall.
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PHIL 305 - Philosophy of Law (4)
Differing interpretations of the nature of judicial decision making, law and justice, rationales for punishment, concepts of responsibility and causation in the law. Readings from both hilosophical and legal sources. Even years Spring. Fall.
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PHIL 307 - Philosophy of Science (4)
Philosophical examination of concepts, assumptions, methods and human implications of both the natural and social sciences. Topics include scientific realism, law, explanation, confirmation, causation, and science and value. Even years Fall.
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PHIL 308 - Philosophy of Literature (4)
An exploration of some of the most intriguing and illuminating points of intersection between philosophy and literature, including interpretation in criticism, the nature of critical evaluation, truth in fiction, and metaphor. Coursework may include philosophical approaches to the understanding of literary texts (issues of truth, authorship, selfhood), literary texts that explicitly invoke philosophical problems or approaches, and/or problems raised by certain philosophical texts whose proper use requires careful attention to their form. The specific literature the course examines will change according to the interests and needs of the instructor and the students. Examples include science fiction, classics, existential novels/drama or Asian literatures. Course may be repeated as literatures change. Odd years Spring.
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PHIL 310 - Aesthetics (4)
A study of the nature and significance of art and beauty. Particular emphasis is given to understanding the nature of creativity and the place of artistic production and understanding in contemporary society. Spring.
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PHIL 312 - Applied Ethics (3-4)
A topical study of basics in ethical theory and practice and their application to specific fields or problems. Students will study contemporary issues such as biomedical ethics, environmental ethics, criminal justice ethics or business ethics. Topics will rotate according to interest and demand. May be repeated as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHIL 313 - Asian Philosophy (ASIA 313) (4)
A survey of major philosophical ideas and traditions, both classical and contemporary, originating in India and China, and developed generally in Asia. Attention will be given to questions of metaphysics, epistemology and ethics with relation to nature of reality, self and society. Spring.
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PHIL 315 - Islamic Philosophy (RELS 315) (4)
A survey of the major philosophers from the Islamic tradition, with a focus on the Islamic golden age (8th–13th centuries). Topics to be covered include ontology, philosophy of religion, and ethics. Spring.
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PHIL 317 - Africana Philosophy (AFST 317) (4)
A survey of the philosophical work that has come out of Africa and the African diaspora, beginning with ancient Africa and Egypt, and moving through more recent African philosophies to Afro-Caribbean philosophies and African American philosophies. Philosophical issues such as ontology, the meaning of personhood, and problems of racial discrimination. Fall.
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PHIL 320 - Existentialism (4)
An examination of representative themes from philosophical and literary works of various existentialists, e.g. Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre and de Beauvoir. Spring.
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PHIL 321 - Philosophy of Disability (4)
A philosophical examination of impairment and disability in personal and social contexts. Students will be introduced to histories of disability and Disability Studies. Topics in Disability Studies will be addresses from the perspectives of metaphysics, philosophy of religion, history of (Western) philosophy, feminist and queer theory, political philosophy, and ethics. Odd years Fall.
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PHIL 323 - Philosophy of Third World Feminism (4)
Philosophical analyses of issues faced by women in their various third world contexts and feminist theorizing about third world women’s oppression, resistance and activism that is historically, socially, economically and geographically situated. This course analyzes how various factors of cultural, religious, economic and familial institutions, traditions and practices interact to shape women’s lives and their everyday experience of marginalization. The term “third world” is used in this course to enable critical engagement with its range of connotations. Feminist theorizing enables us to highlight how solidarity compliments equality in feminist consciousness in the third world contexts. Finally, third world feminist analyses also help us recognize dimensions of feminist agency and autonomy that would otherwise have remained underexplored. Odd years Spring.
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PHIL 323 - Philosophy of Third World Feminism (4)
Philosophical analyses of issues faced by women in their various third world contexts and feminist theorizing about third world women’s oppression, resistance and activism that is historically, socially, economically and geographically situated. This course analyzes how various factors of cultural, religious, economic and familial institutions, traditions and practices interact to shape women’s lives and their everyday experience of marginalization. The term “third world” is used in this course to enable critical engagement with its range of connotations. Feminist theorizing enables us to highlight how solidarity compliments equality in feminist consciousness in the third world contexts. Finally, third world feminist analyses also help us recognize dimensions of feminist agency and autonomy that would otherwise have remained underexplored. Odd years Spring.
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PHIL 352 - Contemporary Philosophy (4)
A major tradition of 20th-century philosophy, e.g. American pragmatism, Phenomenology, linguistic analysis, hermeneutics, contemporary ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, or contemporary political philosophy. This tradition will be both analyzed and placed in the context of contemporary philosophical practice. May be repeated as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor. Spring.
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PHIL 365 - Feminist Theory (WGSS 365) (4)
An investigation of selected feminist theories on a variety of topics and from a variety of disciplines and social locations, such as feminist epistemologies, feminist narrative theories, and political theories from feminists of color. Issues such as intersectionality of oppressions and the dynamics of power involved in maintaining oppressions, as well as resistance to oppressions. Odd years Fall.
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PHIL 497 - Senior Thesis I (2)
First semester of the research seminar for the production of a senior thesis. Emphasis upon significant methodological literature in philosophy and extensive use of scholarly source work, with faculty supervision. Completion and acceptance of a formal thesis proposal, an annotated bibliography, and the signed agreement of the second faculty advisor are required. The thesis proposal will be presented as the final exam. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department chair. Fall.
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PHIL 498 - Senior Thesis II (2)
Second semester of the research seminar emphasizing the writing process with additional research incorporated. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites: PHIL 497 and senior standing or permission of department chair. Spring.
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PHIL 499 - Undergraduate Research in Philosophy (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See department chair.
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Philosophy - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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PHIL 171-4 - Special Topics in Philosophy (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHIL 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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PHIL 271-4 - Special Topics in Philosophy (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHIL 371-4 - Special Topics in Philosophy (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHIL 471-4 - Special Topics in Philosophy (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Physics |
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PHYS 101 - Light and Visual Phenomena (3)
A course for the general student covering basic optics with applications in the areas of photography, vision, color and art. Corequisite: PHYS 121. Spring.
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PHYS 102 - The Physics of Sound and Music (3)
A course for the general student covering the principles of sound, with applications in the areas of music, perception, audiology and electronic sound production. Corequisite: PHYS 122. Fall.
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PHYS 121 - Light and Visual Phenomena Lab (1)
A laboratory course developed for non-science majors covering the properties of light. Experiments include color mixing, prescribing eyeglasses, color blindness, and optical illusions. Corequisite: PHYS 101. Spring.
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PHYS 122 - The Physics of Sound and Music Lab (1)
A laboratory course developed for non-science majors covering the properties of sound. Experiments include combining sound waves, Fourier analysis, hearing tests, and applications to music. Corequisite: PHYS 102. Fall.
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PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics I (4)
An introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics with laboratory, for students not interested in studies leading to a degree in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 167 or 191 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.
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PHYS 221 - Physics I (4)
Introductory calculus-based physics for science and engineering students with laboratory covering Newtonian statics and dynamics, fluids, heat and sound. Prerequisite: MATH 191; pre- or corequisite: MATH 192. Fall and Spring.
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PHYS 222 - Physics II (4)
Continuation of PHYS 221, with laboratory, covering electrostatics, circuits, magnetism and light. Prerequisite: PHYS 221; pre- or corequisite: MATH 291. Fall and Spring.
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PHYS 231 - Introductory Physics II (4)
An introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics and elementary concepts of modern physics with laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 131 or 221. Fall and Spring.
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PHYS 310 - Electronics (4)
A study of analog and digital electronics, devices and test equipment with laboratory. Applications focus on audio recording. Prerequisite: PHYS 222 or 231. Spring.
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PHYS 323 - Modern Optics (3)
A study of geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 222. Even years Fall.
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PHYS 325 - Thermal Physics (3)
The basic principles of heat, thermodynamics and introductory statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 222. Even years Spring.
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PHYS 326 - Modern Physics (3)
Special relativity, quantization, fermions, bosons, molecular physics, laser physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics and elementary particle physics. Prerequisites: CHEM 132 or a satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Examination; PHYS 222. Corequisite: PHYS 331. Spring.
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PHYS 331 - Experimental Physics I (1)
Selected experiments with emphasis in modern physics introducing the student to experimental design and analysis of data. Students give oral presentations of their experimental work in each course in a seminar setting where other faculty, students and guests may attend. PHYS 331 corequisite: PHYS 326. PHYS 332 prerequisite: PHYS 331. PHYS 331: Spring. PHYS 332: Fall.
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