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CLAS 498 - Senior Capstone (4)
Capstone course taught in translation on varying topics, with an added component of undergraduate research and its presentation. This interdisciplinary course integrates literary, historical, and cultural issues and is required of Classics majors and minors. The course is also open to advanced students in other majors who are interested in exploring texts and ideas that have influenced 2500 years of Western civilization. Prerequisite: Senior standing for Classics majors; junior or senior standing for Classics minors and non-majors. Fall.
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CLAS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Classics (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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Classics - Classical Civilization |
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CLAS 250 - Mythology (4)
Survey of some of the best-known Greco-Roman myths including their portrayal in literature and art, their significance for the culture of their time, comparative studies in world mythology, and general theoretical treatments of myth. Pre- or corequisite: HUM 124. Odd years Fall.
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CLAS 325, 326 - Topics in Ancient Life & Culture (4, 4)
Topics include Greek and Roman Religion; Ancient Sexuality and Gender; Daily Life in the Ancient World; Classics in Film. Course may be repeated as subject matter changes. Pre- or corequisite: HUM 124. Fall and Spring.
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CLAS 385, 386 - Topics in Art and Archaeology (4, 4)
Topics include: Roman Art; Greek Art; Early Christian Archaeology; Italian Art & Archaeology; World Archaeology; Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Art. Course may be repeated as subject matter changes. Pre- or corequisite: HUM 124. Fall and Spring.
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CLAS 393 - Epic and Tragedy (3)
Taught in translation, this course alternates between Greek tragedy and epic, and Roman epic. The course includes historical, cultural and literary issues and is suitable for Classics majors and anyone interested in exploring texts that have influenced 2500 years of European literature. Any of these courses may be taken in any of the five concentrations, and one must be taken to fulfill requirements of the Classics major. There are no linguistic prerequisites for this course. See department chair.
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CLAS 425, 426 - Topics in Ancient History (4, 4)
Topics include: History of Greece; Roman History; Greco-Roman Military History; Classics in Film (historical focus). Course may be repeated as subject matter changes. Pre- or corequisite: HUM 124. Fall.
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Classics - Special Topics |
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CLAS 171-6 - Special Topics in Classics (1-6)
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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CLAS 271-6 - Special Topics in Classics (1-6)
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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CLAS 371-6 - Special Topics in Classics (1-6)
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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CLAS 471-6 - Special Topics in Classics (1-6)
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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Climate Change and Society |
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CCS 599 - Directed Research in Climate Change and Society (1-3)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of MLAS 599, ENG 599 and CCS 599. Fall and Spring.
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CCS 681 - Capstone Project (3-6)
An independent, interdisciplinary project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The graduate project reflects an emphasis or interest that the student has discovered in the MLAS program. The Capstone Project includes, but is not limited to, a work of written analysis, and may involve academic research, applied research or creative work. The Capstone Project is a formal process that requires the development and submission of a proposal, structured study with a faculty supervisor, and exit interview with the faculty supervisor and the MLAS advisor (who serves as the second reader of the project). The completed project is retained in the MLAS archive in Ramsey Library. (Grading S/U/IP). Students who receive an IP grade for CCS 681 will have two (2) additional semesters in which to complete and defend their projects. Course may be repeated once for a total of 6 hours of credit. Fall and Spring.
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Computer Science |
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CSCI 107 - Introduction to Computers and Multimedia (3)
A survey of computer hardware and software, networking and the Internet, the convergence of personal computers and consumer electronics, digital representation of sound and images, multimedia presentations and authoring. Includes formal labs to develop skills in useful computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet browsers and multimedia design tools. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 182 - Introduction to Programming: Media Applications (3)
Problem solving, algorithm development, and data and procedural abstraction with an emphasis on developing applications that interface with the senses. Includes a formal laboratory section using program development tools. Students may receive credit for only one course from CSCI 182, 183 and 185. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 183 - Introduction to Programming: Numerical Applications (3)
Problem solving, algorithm development, and data and procedural abstraction with an emphasis on developing scientific applications. Includes a formal laboratory section using program development tools. Students may receive credit for only one course from CSCI 182, 183 and 185. No credit given to students who have credit for CSCI 181. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 185 - Introduction to Programming: Web Development (3)
Introduction to web page design and development. Topics include style sheets, dynamic content, scripting languages, and event handling. Students may receive credit for only one course from CSCI 182, 183 and 185. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 201 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (3)
An introduction to problem solving, algorithm design, implementation, and testing using object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Pre- or corequisite: CSCI 182, 183 or 185. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 202 - Introduction to Data Structures (3)
Data structures (lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, hash tables); searching and sorting algorithms; use of a modern, object-oriented programming language. Successful completion of this course with a grade of C or higher is required to progress through the Computer Science major or minor. Prerequisite: CSCI 201. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 235 - Systems I (3)
Fundamentals of computer systems for programmers. Computer organization; machine representation of data and programs; program performance and optimization; memory hierarchy and memory management. Prerequisite: one course from CSCI 201 or 202 with a grade of C or higher. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 280 - Computer Science Seminar (1)
Professional development seminar. Exploration of career options including internships, industry, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary opportunities, research and graduate school. Computer science in society, ethics and security. Interpersonal communication and soft skills for effective teamwork. Prerequisite: CSCI 202 with a grade of C or higher, or CSCI 201 with a grade of C or higher and permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 312 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
An introduction to the sub-discipline of artificial intelligence. Students will investigate and implement various models of intelligent agents interacting within defined environments. Topics include knowledge representation, problem-solving via search, reasoning via probabilistic methods, and machine learning. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202; STAT 185 or 225. Odd years Fall.
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CSCI 313 - Virtual Reality (NM 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. Even years Spring.
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CSCI 329 - Big Data Analytics (STAT 329) (3)
The analysis of unstructured and large data sets. Topics include: preparing data for deeper analysis, breaking down the process into manageable steps, regression techniques and Bayesian approach for dealing with multivariate data, and Exploratory Data Analysis with statistics software such as SAS, R, or similar packages. Prerequisites: STAT 185 or 225, CSCI 182 or 183, or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
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CSCI 333 - Algorithms and Data Structures (3)
Data structures, efficient algorithms that use them, and their representation in programming languages. Topics include recursive analysis, randomized analysis, searching and sorting algorithms along with their data structures, order statistic selection, graph algorithms, and a selection of additional, related topics. Students will analyze their efficiency and implement them in a modern programming language. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202. Fall.
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CSCI 335 - Systems II (3)
Advanced computer systems for programmers. Selected topics in operating systems, networking, and parallel computing. Prerequisite: CSCI 202 with a grade of C or higher and CSCI 235. Fall.
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CSCI 338 - Software Engineering (3)
A project-oriented course in which students working in teams complete one or more projects encompassing software design and development. Students will develop their communication skills by writing project requirements, creating and evaluating prototypes, interfacing with end users, and developing and implementing test plans. Prerequisites: CSCI 202 with a grade of C or higher and CSCI 235. Spring.
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CSCI 343 - Database Management Systems (3)
Study of theory and application of database management systems. Topics include database design, data normalization, transaction management and data access methods. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202. Fall.
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CSCI 344 - Advanced Web Technology (3)
A class in the development of clients and servers for web applications. Topics include database integration, web site management, and the development of applications with scripting languages such as JavaScript. Prerequisite: one course from CSCI 182, 183, 185 or 201. Spring.
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CSCI 346 - Computer Graphics (3)
The study of programming techniques for the display of two-and three-dimensional objects. Topics include affine transformations, hidden line and surface elimination, raster methods, color theory, and animation. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202; pre- or corequisite: MATH 365. Even years Spring.
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CSCI 347 - Game Programming (3)
A project-oriented course that offers an introduction to game design and development techniques. Students will collaboratively gain experience creating game design documents and storyboards, develop complete projects using current game engines, and produce effective documentation of their work. Topics include game engine basics, graphics, animation, gaming rules, game structures, and environmental modeling. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202. Odd years Spring.
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CSCI 364 - Cybersecurity (3)
Discusses the topic of security as it relates to computer systems. Topics covered include security policies, computer security management and risk assessment, secured network protocols, software security issues, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Prerequisites: CSCI 235 and a grade of C or higher in CSCI 202. Spring.
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CSCI 412 - Computer Vision (3)
A study of inference from noisy and uncertain data using probabilistic, statistical, data-driven approaches. Topics include image processing; segmentation, grouping, and boundary detection; recognition and detection; motion estimation and structure from motion. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in CSCI 202; STAT 185 or 225. Even years Fall.
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CSCI 431 - Organization of Programming Languages (3)
Definition and design of high-level programming languages; formal tools for language definition and specification of semantics; case studies of several languages. Prerequisite: CSCI 434. Even years Spring.
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CSCI 434 - Theory of Computation (3)
A study of formal models of computation, grammars and languages, including finite state machines, regular expressions and Turing machines. Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in CSCI 202; MATH 251. See department chair.
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CSCI 441 - Numerical Analysis (MATH 441) (3)
The theory and methods behind solving mathematical problems numerically. Topics include polynomial approximation, numerical integration, matrix algebra, solutions to systems of non-linear equations and numerical solutions to differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and 365; or permission of instructor. Odd years Spring.
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CSCI 480 - Capstone I (2)
Capstone project design. Determining hardware and software requirements. Review of relevant literature and development tools. Students develop and submit an individual capstone project proposal. Prerequisite: CSCI 280; pre- or corequisite CSCI 338. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 481 - Capstone II (2)
Capstone project implementation. Students implement the project plan that they developed in CSCI 480. Includes an oral presentation before the department’s assembled faculty. Prerequisite: CSCI 480. Fall and Spring.
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CSCI 499 - Undergraduate Research in Computer Science (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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Computer Science - Special Topics |
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CSCI 171-4 - Special Topics in Computer Science (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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CSCI 271-4 - Special Topics in Computer Science (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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CSCI 371-4 - Special Topics in Computer Science (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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CSCI 471-4 - Special Topics in Computer Science (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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Dance |
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DAN 115 - Modern Dance (4)
Addresses trends in modern dance. The emphasis will be on technical work that encompasses the entire body in a sense of wholeness, torque or specific set of energies. Movement may also be taught in combination with somatic practices thus adapted to safe practice for every level. American modern techniques may include those authored by Lester Horton, Katherine Dunham, Jose Limon, Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham. Classes will be structured to emphasize a level-one movement vocabulary and will work up to basic phrase work. In-class learning will be augmented by video showings and brief readings. Students will be required to analyze their experience learning new technique in relation to textual and filmed sources. Spring.
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DAN 116 - Yoga (4)
Combines a hybrid focus on experiential anatomy useful for dance and somatic knowledge of the body with a slow flow of hatha and vinyasa yoga. Students should expect to learn through practice how yoga asanas and vinyasa are articulated with the breath and with specific alignment. The class will address yogic philosophy and safe practice such as how to heal injuries and practice dance. The course will combine physical, somatic practice with discussions about required readings on anatomy, yogic practices and philosophy. Students will think about their bodies and practices in new ways in reference to in-class reading that addresses the history of yoga, debates about yoga, and cultural context. Fall and Spring.
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DAN 117 - Caribbean and African Dance Forms (4)
Addresses the fundamentals of movement, rhythm and cultural context in a Caribbean or African dance form. Students will become aware of the different ways in which the body’s alignment and movement in space and time are articulated. Students will learn how polyrhythm and gesture conjoin in phrase work in level one vocabulary. Students will also address Caribbean or African dances through discussion, reading of pertinent articles and viewing of filmed examples. Caribbean or African movement forms will be contextualized in regards to diasporic politics, cultural context, stories and spirituality. See program director.
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DAN 118 - Contemporary Dance I (4)
Introductory level class that articulates new movement with a movement vocabulary that is a contemporary blend of forms. With a focus on finding the body’s full movement in space and time, this class asks students to relocate balance and to play with a range of full spinal and hip articulations. Students will learn their edges and contours, and play with rhythm. Improvisational research is worked into the semester, and students are asked to find new movement, work with movement taught, or locate a pattern, contour or rhythm. The course includes weekly readings and brief dialogues on contemporary dance on a global scale and filmed representations. Fall.
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DAN 119 - Contact Improvisation (4)
Contact improvisation is an evolving system of movement initiated in 1972 by American choreographer Steve Paxton. This system of movement incorporates two or more bodies which move together in an improvised manner by sharing weight, rolling, jumping, developing physical points of contact and giving up weight. This course will focus on an introduction to the practice of contact improvisation, and students should expect to work in a community framework over the semester. Students will learn the basic skills and foundations for improvisation, and these practices will be augmented by film showings and additional readings on the form. Warm-ups for this course will include somatic techniques to promote bodily awareness and safe practice. Spring.
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DAN 120 - Somatic Movement Practices I (4)
Somatic movement practices teach the body/mind new ways of working together so as to encourage more productive movement, safe practice, experiences of anatomy and stronger more resilient bodies. Since the 1970’s, dance practitioners have incorporated somatics into their technique and this has shifted the way dance is produced and practiced in postmodern dance. This class may cover any range of somatic practices including Feldenkrais, Skinner, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Klein/Mahler. Body-Mind Centering, T’ai Chi, Yoga, Gaga and Alexander techniques. Readings on somatic practices are included, and students are required to analyze their embodied experiences using a variety of methods. Every year.
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DAN 202 - Dance Studies (4)
Analyzes concert dance practices, the dancing body and choreographies in reference to theories of the body, notions of modernism and postmodernism. The course will develop a dialogue about how we best read choreographies, dance(s) significations and importance in our world and how bodies in motion express important meanings. Students will be asked to read dance-studies texts, watch related filmed materials and engage in a productive dialogue about the meaning(s) in motion as they relate to the world in which we live. This course will also draw upon embodied exercise, and students will be asked to make connections between the physical body and the materials they are learning. Fall.
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DAN 203 - Movement Research (4)
Engages students in a new dialogue about dance making. This class will focus on methods, tools and ways to find and make new movement for contemporary dance. Each class will begin with a guided warm-up in somatics and improvisation and continue in a laboratory style set of experimentations. Student work for the class will include the use of a choreographic journal as well as midterm and final short dance showings. The overall goal of this class will be to develop movement research methodologies that are central to making new dances. Every year.
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DAN 218 - Contemporary Dance II (4)
Articulate with more precision and presence a movement vocabulary that is a contemporary blend of forms. With a focus on finding the body’s full movement in space and time, students will relocate balance and play with a range of full spinal and hip articulations while finding edges and contours. Building on the concepts in DAN 118, students will work on more complicated phrase work and full-bodied dancing, paying attention to shifting alignment, grounded movement, and full body movement as well as extension. The course incorporates readings on contemporary dance and filmed representations, which students will analyze. Prerequisite: DAN 118. See program director.
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DAN 220 - Somatic Movement Practices II (4)
Somatic movement practices teach the body/mind new ways of working together so as to encourage more productive movement, safe practice, experiences of anatomy and stronger more resilient bodies. Since the 1970’s dance practitioners have incorporated somatics into their technique and this has shifted the way dance is produced and practiced in postmodern dance. Somatic practices may include Feldenkrais, Skinner, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Klein/Mahler. Body-Mind Centering, T’ai Chi, Yoga, Gaga and Alexander techniques. This course will include readings on somatic practices and require students to analyze their embodied experiences through a variety of methods. More advanced work in somatics will also including guided improvisations and journal writings. This course will expand upon work done in DAN 120 by incorporating another level of body/mind work conjoined with readings. Prerequisite: DAN 116 or 120. Every other year.
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DAN 301 - Movement in Global Perspective(s) (4)
Addresses a notion of worlding dance or world dance forms and issues that arise in their performance, practice and production. In specific, this class places as a central area of study in dance studies, the world(s) of dancemaking and dance as they intersect with cultural difference, gendered difference, geographic location, race, ethnicity and gender. This course will discuss issues and topics in dance practices practiced in, originating from and traveling to a variety of sites in the world through readings by dance scholars, artists and viewing of filmed media. Embodied material will enliven some class discussions. May include a focus on movement practices from African, Caribbean, Latin America, South Asian, Oceania, American and inter-cultural contexts. The content of this class varies by instructor and may be repeated for credit as content varies. Every other year.
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DAN 305 - Site-Specific and Experimental Dancemaking (4)
Site-specific dance and experimental dance are genres in choreography and dancemaking that explore the dynamics of space, time, thematic material and the body. This hybrid course will introduce students to ways of making movement, and filming movement for specific sites, installations, and film in reference to thematic materials. Since the 1960’s dance artists have combined media and experimented with space, time and the moving image. This course will address in tandem with practice, the hybrid nature of dancemaking in this genre of experimentation, and in current staged contemporary dance. The class will engage text-based dance studies theories on space, time and filmic rendition to enliven dialogue and practice. Permission of instructor is required. Every other Fall.
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DAN 306 - Choreographing Gender and Identity (4)
Choreography course addressing theories of gender and identity in relation to the creation of movement. There will be a hybrid focus on making gendered movement and dances that express specific thematic material. In preparation for movement-based research as well as class dialogue, the class will include weekly readings on gender, identity and sexuality. Students will work on specific movement-based assignments in a laboratory format. Permission of instructor required. See program director.
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DAN 318 - Contemporary Dance III and Repertory (4)
Advanced contemporary dance class that builds upon contemporary movement practices taught in the lower level courses. Students will learn an adult professional vocabulary in contemporary dance practice, intricate phrase work, and notions of presence and staging in concert. Students will become adept in contemporary dance technique through the practice of new movement vocabularies and new choreography. Students will work on advanced solo and duo work, as well as group work in choreography, as set by the professor. Theories of process in dance will be addressed in relation to the course materials. Work produced in this class will be performed for the campus community. Prerequisites: DAN 118 and 218, or permission of instructor. Every other Spring.
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DAN 400 - Improvisation and Composition (4)
Improvisation is a way of making new movement, putting movement together, working with movement research and assimilating both new and old information by itself and as a set of tools in making improvised and set compositions. This course will teach students a variety of tools and methods in making improvisation, ways of employing improvisation in staged dance and experimental notions of how to make improvisations important to ideas about choreography. As methods of dance making as well as choreographies, improvisation(s) will be the central area of study in the course that will also result in some compositions. Students will be asked to read select texts and analyze video of choreographers’ work to enliven the class process, and use journals to notate the development of their creative processes. Students will perform their final projects. Prerequisites: DAN 203 and permission of instructor. See program director.
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DAN 171-4 - Special Topics in Dance (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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DAN 271-4 - Special Topics in Dance (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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DAN 371-4 - Special Topics in Dance (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 program director.
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DAN 471-4 - Special Topics in Dance (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 program director.
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Drama |
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DRAM 105 - Theatre Practicum (1)
Intensive laboratory experience in one area of theatre production. Subject arranged individually. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours credit. May not be taken by Drama majors and minors. Permission of instructor is required. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 111 - Acting I (3)
Fundamentals of acting technique and theory with emphasis on relaxation; concentration of attention; imagination; physicalization of character; ensemble; scene study; and monologues through exercises and improvisation. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 113 - The Expressive Voice and Body (3)
Synthesizes basic vocal production techniques with breathing techniques, postural awareness, and movement methods in support of holistic personal expression. The course will also cover such topics as healthy vocal and physical practices, interpretive strategies for text readings, and approaches to vocal and physical characterization. Spring.
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DRAM 121 - Elements of Production I (3)
Introductory survey of theatre production; emphasis on scenery, properties production and costumes. Fall.
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DRAM 122 - Elements of Production II (3)
A continuation of DRAM 121; emphasis on scenic design, lighting and audio systems. Prerequisite: DRAM 121. Spring.
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DRAM 144 - Playscript Analysis for Performance (2)
Introduction to the techniques of script analysis for the theatre practitioner. Instruction will focus on plays drawn from a variety of eras. Fall.
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DRAM 145 - Play Reading (2)
Reading and in-depth discussion of dramatic literature from a variety of periods and genres. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 8 hours of credit. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 201 - Production Lab: Rehearsal (1)
Lab in the production environment in the rehearsal process. Areas may include actor, understudy, stage manager, assistant stage manager, and assistant director. Open only to Drama majors and minors. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours of credit. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 202 - Production Lab: Construction (1)
Lab in the production environment in the construction process. Areas may include construction (costume, props, set), master electrician, wardrobe supervisor, props master, assistant designer, light hang and focus. Open only to Drama majors and minors. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours of credit. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 203 - Production Lab: Crew (1)
Lab in the production environment in the support areas of crews. Areas may include publicity, marketing/front of house, running crews (wardrobe, set, props, make-up) and operator (sound board, light board, multi-media). Open only to Drama majors and minors. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours of credit. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 204 - Production Lab: Continued Practice (1)
Lab credit for continued practice of skills in the student’s area of interest. Areas may include the rehearsal process, construction process, or production crews. Open only to Drama majors and minors. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours of credit. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 212 - Scene Study Techniques (3)
A scene study class that includes introduction to character analysis; approaches to the acting of realistic and some nonrealistic drama; and techniques of emotional, physical, and psycho-logical scene preparations. Prerequisite: DRAM 111. Spring.
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DRAM 213 - The Art of Public Speaking and Presentations (3)
An interactive presentation-centered course integrating multiple modes of communication and expression to enhance and transform informative, persuasive, and personal presentations. Students will learn how to incorporate various art forms and technology along with voice and body language techniques to create dynamic, successful, and varied communications that are designed for the needs of their specific audiences. Fall and Spring.
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DRAM 220 - Stage Management (2)
Fundamentals of stage and theatre management; emphasis on organization, collaboration and the supervisory role of the stage manager. Fall.
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DRAM 240 - Survey of Theatre History (3)
A general overview of theatre history from Ancient Greek to Ibsen. Students will be introduced to major theatre artists, read representative plays, and examine the architecture, technology, and socio-cultural context as they impact the theatre. Prerequisite: DRAM 144. Spring.
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DRAM 316 - Directing for the Stage (3)
Analysis and interpretation of the script, blocking and composition, coaching actors, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and coordination of production details through hands-on experience. Prerequisites: DRAM 111, 122, 144, 212. Spring.
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DRAM 318 - Applied Theatre (3)
The theory and practice of theatre in non-traditional theatrical settings using actors and non-actors to explore individual and collective transformation. Intersections between theatre and public health, human rights, criminal justice, museum education, or political activism may be examined. See department chair.
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DRAM 319 - Creative Drama (3)
Theory and practice of dramatic activities such as story dramatization, storytelling, pantomime, improvisation, puppetry, and theater games as a process for fostering creativity, self-expression, interpersonal skills, and aesthetic awareness. Appropriate for students interested in learning interactive ways to lead and facilitate groups in therapeutic, educational or community settings. See department chair.
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DRAM 324 - Theatre Technology Investigations (3)
Covers technical topics such as costume, makeup, scenery, lighting, or sound on a rotational basis. Theoretical and practical aspects of each area will be covered. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 15 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 121 or permission of instructor.
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DRAM 346 - Theatre History Investigations (3)
Close examination of selected eras, artists, plays, or ideas in theatre history. Topics are covered on a rotational basis. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 240. See department chair.
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DRAM 415 - Acting Investigations (3)
An advanced acting class studying a variety of acting techniques. This course can be repeated up to three times as content varies. Prerequisites: DRAM 111, 144, and 30 hours or sophomore standing. See department chair.
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DRAM 416 - Directing Investigations (3)
A continuation of DRAM 316 with an emphasis on directing styles, approaches, conceptualization and production values. Each student will direct for public performance. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 316. Odd years Fall.
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DRAM 425 - Design Investigations (3)
Design topics such as costume, scenery, lighting or sound are offered on a rotational basis. Theoretical and practical aspects of design will be covered. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 12 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 122 or permission of instructor.
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DRAM 490 - Professional and Technical Internship (1-6)
Intensive experience with a participating professional theatre arranged individually for the Drama major’s area of concentration. Open only to Drama majors. Prerequisites: determined individually. See department chair.
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DRAM 492 - Senior Seminar (1)
Seminar serving as a bridge from educational to professional theatre, graduate study and other job opportunities. With a focus on integrative learning, topics will include a combination of the following: career preparedness, industry standards and awareness, how theatre training translates to other professions, financial literacy, work/life balance, grant writing, arts policy, and advocacy. The major course components include: 1) weekly topical modules or guest speakers 2) the creation of a digital portfolio 3) oral presentation of digital portfolio, and 4) a written reflection on the value of the liberal arts as it relates to future plans. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Drama. Spring.
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DRAM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Drama (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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DRAM 171-4 - Special Topics in Drama (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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DRAM 271-4 - Special Topics in Drama (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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DRAM 371-4 - Special Topics in Drama (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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DRAM 471-4 - Special Topics in Drama (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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E 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving (1)
An introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession. Emphasis on engineering design, interdisciplinary teamwork, and problem solving from a general engineering perspective. Overview of academic policies affecting undergraduate engineering students. Exposure to the NC State College of Engineering and the joint UNC Asheville-NC State programs and services. Permission of instructor required. Fall.
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Note: Enrollment in 300-400 level ECE courses requires students to have matriculated into the program at NC State and declared their major at UNC Asheville.
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ECE 109 - Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
Introduction to key concepts in computer systems. Number representations, switching circuits, logic design, microprocessor design, assembly language programming, input/ output, interrupts and traps. Spring.
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ECE 200 - Introduction to Signals, Circuits and Systems (4)
Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s laws; circuits with resistors, photocells, diodes and LEDs; rectifier circuits; first order RC circuits; periodic signals in time and frequency domains, instantaneous, real and apparent power; DC and RMS value; magnitude and power spectra, dB, dBW, operational amplifier circuits, analog signal processing systems including amplification, clipping, filtering, addition, multiplication, AM modulation sampling and reconstruction. Weekly hardware laboratory utilizing multimeter, function generator, oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer and custom hardware for experiments on various circuits and systems. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MATH 192 and PHYS 221. Fall.
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ECE 209 - Computer Systems Programming (3)
Computer systems programming using the C language. Translation of C into assembly language. Introduction to fundamental data structures: array, list, tree, hash table. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in ECE 109. Fall.
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ECE 211 - Electric Circuits (4)
Introduction to theory, analysis and design of electric circuits. Voltage, current, power, energy, resistance, capacitance, inductance. Kirchhoff’s laws node analysis, mesh analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, steady state and transient analysis, AC, DC, phasors, operational amplifiers, transfer functions. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 200. Pre- or corequisite: ECE 220. Spring.
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ECE 212 - Fundamentals of Logic Design (3)
Introduction to digital logic design. Boolean algebra, switching functions, Karnaugh maps, modular combinational circuit design, flip-flops, latches, programmable logic and synchronous sequential circuit design. Use of several CAD tools for logic synthesis, state assignment and technology mapping. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in ECE 109. Spring.
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ECE 220 - Analytical Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering (3)
This course is designed to acquaint you with the basic mathematical tools used in electrical and computer engineering. The concepts covered in this course will be used in higher level courses and, more importantly, throughout your career as an engineer. Major topics of the course include complex numbers, real and complex functions, signal representation, elementary matrix algebra, solutions to linear systems of equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms used for solving linear differential equations, Fourier series and transforms and their uses in solving ECE problems. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 200. Spring.
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ECE 306 - Introduction to Embedded Systems (3)
Introduction to designing microcontroller-based embedded computer systems using assembly and C programs to control input/output peripherals. Use of embedded operating system. Prerequisite: C- or better in both ECE 209 and 212. Fall.
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