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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Chemistry - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • CHEM 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CHEM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 471-4 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    (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.
  
  • CHEM 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CHEM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Chemistry.

Classics-Greek

  
  • CLAS 103 - Greek I

    (3)
    Introductory study of Greek as the vehicle of our Classical and Christian heritage. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CLAS 104 - Greek II

    (3)
    Continuation of CLAS 103, using the same methods. Spring.
  
  • CLAS 211 - Intermediate Greek I

    (3)
    Review and further study of the fundamentals of grammar and translation; introduction to elements of classical culture. Prerequisite: CLAS 104. Fall.
  
  • CLAS 320 - New Testament Greek

    (3)
    This course focuses on the forms and constructions common in New Testament, rather than Classical Greek. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 330 - Attic Orators

    (3)
    Translation from Andocides, Lysias and/or Isocrates. Course will include discussion of style, rhetorical strategies and historical and cultural background. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 340 - Homer

    (3)
    Translation from selected books of the Iliad or Odyssey. Course includes discussion of epic poetry, oral composition, and practice in Homeric morphology and scansion.  May be repeated as subject matter changes for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 360 - Early Greek Poetry

    (3)
    Translation of selected texts including Hesiod and early Greek lyric. Course includes historical and cultural discussion and practice in hexameter and Greek lyric metre. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 400 - Hellenic Historians

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of works of Herodotus and/or Thucydides. Course includes discussion of historical and cultural background. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 410 - Plato’s Middle Dialogues

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of Plato’s middle dialogues (Phaedo, Symposium, Gorgias, Republic). Includes discussion of theory of forms and other philosophical issues arising from texts. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 450 - Attic Tragedy

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selected tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Course will include historical and cultural material and scansion practice, and a reading of Aristotle’s Poetics in translation, comparing his theory of tragedy with tragedians’ actual practice. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 460 - Attic Comedy

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selected comedies of Aristophanes. Course will include historical and cultural material and scansion practice. Prerequisite: CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 495 - Senior Research Thesis

    (3)
    Students will be trained in research methods as a basis for completing a thesis on a departmentally approved research topic of their choice.  Prerequisite: senior standing. CLAS 211 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of the instructor. Fall.
  
  • CLAS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Classics (Greek)

    (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.

Classic-Hebrew

  
  • CLAS 105 - Hebrew I

    (3)
    Introduction to Hebrew language, literature and culture. This course is a practical introduction to the reading and understanding of Hebrew, including writing and pronunciation and the minimum of grammatical work consistent with the understanding of Hebrew literature. Includes basic information on Hebrew and Jewish culture as revealed through its classical literature. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 106 - Hebrew II

    (3)
    Continues the work of CLAS 105. Mastery of more vocabulary and grammatical points to enable understanding of increasingly complex material in the literature of culture. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 365 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (LIT 365)

    (3)
    An introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in translation. Examines the many forms of literature in the biblical library through close reading; explores the history, culture and religion of ancient Israel against the backdrop of the ancient Near East and introduces students to several modern critical approaches to the study of the Hebrew Bible. Odd years Fall.

Classics-Latin

  
  • CLAS 101 - Latin I

    (3)
    Introductory study of Latin as the vehicle of our Western heritage from Rome. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CLAS 102 - Latin II

    (3)
    Continuation of CLAS 101, using the same methods. Fall.
  
  • CLAS 212 - Intermediate Latin

    (3)
    Review and further study of the fundamentals of grammar and translation, introduction to elements of classical culture. Prerequisite: CLAS 102. Spring.
  
  • CLAS 313 - Ovid

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selected works of Ovid, such as the Ars Amatoria, Metamorphoses or Fasti. Includes historical and cultural background and practice in scanning hexameter and elegiac metre. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. Odd years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 332 - Roman Love Poetry

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selections from Catullus, Propertius, Tibullus and Ovid. Includes historical and cultural background and practice in scanning elegiac and other metres. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. Even years Fall.
  
  • CLAS 352 - Cicero

    (3)
    Translation and discussion from selected speeches, philosophical works and/or letters of Cicero. Includes historical and cultural background. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. Even years Fall.
  
  • CLAS 412 - Roman Historians

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of Livy, Sallust or Tacitus’ Annals. Course includes historical background. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. Odd years Fall.
  
  • CLAS 422 - Roman Didactic Poetry

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selections from Virgil’s Georgics and Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura. Course will include background in earlier and later didactic poetry. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 432 - Virgil: Aeneid

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selections from Aeneid. Course will include background in earlier epic poetry. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. Odd years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 452 - Horace

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of the Odes and Epodes of Horace. Includes discussion of historical and cultural background, Horace’s models in Greek lyric poetry and Horatian lyric metre. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 462 - Roman Satire

    (3)
    Translation and discussion of selections from Lucilius, Horace or Juvenal. Includes cultural background and discussion of satire as a genre. Prerequisite: CLAS 212 or proficiency demonstrated to the satisfaction of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CLAS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Classics (Latin)

    (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.

Classics-Culture

  
  • CLAS 250 - Mythology

    (3)
    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, and general theoretical treatments of myth. 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. Odd years Fall.
  
  • CLAS 315 - Greek Art (ARTH 311)

    (3)
    Explores the development of the Greek art corpus including influences and techniques from pre-Greek cultures. The course focuses on art and architectural concepts that underlie Greek artistic expressions, placement of art and architecture within historical context, and technical advances. There is an emphasis on major artists and architects whose works have became part of our world cultural heritage. 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. Even years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 316 - Roman Art (ARTH 312)

    (3)
    Explores the development of the Roman art corpus from the Roman Republic to the Late Roman Empire and Early Christian period including influences and techniques from Greek and Etruscan cultures. The course focuses on art and architectural concepts that underlie Roman artistic expressions, placement of art and architecture within historical context, and technical advances. There is an emphasis on major artists and architects whose works have became part of our world cultural heritage. 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. Odd years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 343 - Greek History

    (3)
    Greek history from the Mycenaean period to the death of Philip of Macedon. 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. Every third year Fall.
  
  • CLAS 344 - The Roman Republic

    (3)
    Roman history from the foundation of Rome to the accession of Augustus. 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. Every third year Fall.
  
  • CLAS 345 - The Roman Empire

    (3)
    Roman history from Augustus to the abdication of Diocletian in 305. 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. Every third year Fall.
  
  • CLAS 350 - Women in Antiquity

    (3)
    Focuses on the socio-economic, religious and daily life activities and legal aspects of women in ancient Greece and Rome by incorporating art, literary works and history to analyze women’s position in the ancient world. 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. Even years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 354 - Greek and Roman Religion (RELS 354)

    (3)
    Introduces students to the religions of the Greek and Roman worlds. Religious practices and beliefs will be considered in a wide range of literary, artistic and archaeological sources. 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. Even years Fall.
  
  • CLAS 356 - Ancient Sexuality

    (3)
    General introduction to sexuality and gender in the ancient world, using ancient texts and images along with secondary literature to construct a picture of the different varieties of sexual experience in the ancient world. 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. Odd years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 383 - Archaeology

    (3)
    Alternates between Greek and Italian archaeology and considers practical and theoretical issues related to the discipline of archaeology. It is particularly recommended for students planning study abroad in field archaeology. 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.
  
  • 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.

Classics - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • 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.
  
  • CLAS 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CLAS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Classics.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • CLAS 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CLAS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Classics.
  
  • 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.
  
  • CLAS 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CLAS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Classics.

Computer Science

  
  • CSCI 107 - Introduction to Computers and Multimedia (NM 107)

    (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.
  
  • CSCI 181 - Introductory Programming for Numeric Applications

    (3)
    Problem solving, algorithm development, and data and procedural abstraction with an emphasis on developing scientific applications. Taught using Java and other appropriate technologies. Includes a formal laboratory section using program development tools. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI 181 and 182. No credit given to students who have credit for CSCI 201. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CSCI 182 - Introductory Programming for Media Applications

    (3)
    Problem solving, algorithm development, and data and procedural abstraction with an emphasis on developing applications that interface with the senses. Taught using Java and other appropriate technologies. Includes a formal laboratory section using program development tools. Students may not receive credit for both CSCI 181 and 182. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CSCI 185 - Internet Client-Side Tehnology

    (3)
    The technology of web documents. Topics include style sheets, dynamic content, database interface, scripting languages, and event handling. No credit given to students who have credit for CSCI 244. Prerequisite: CSCI 107 or NM 121. See department chair.
  
  • CSCI 202 - Introduction to Data Structures

    (3)
    Data structures (lists, stacks, queues and trees); searching and sorting algorithms; use of a modern, object-oriented programming language (ACM CS2). Includes a formal laboratory section using program development tools. Prerequisite: CSCI 181 or 182. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CSCI 242 - Programming Visual Applications

    (3)
    Development of event-driven graphical applications using an integrated development environment. Prerequisite: CSCI 181 or 182 or permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • CSCI 255 - Computer Organization

    (4)
    Organization of digital computers including data representation, logic design and architectural features needed to support high-level languages. Includes a formal laboratory section using circuit design tools. Prerequisite: CSCI 181 or 182. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 310 - Intermediate Computer Animation (NM 310)

    (3)
    Intermediate technical, artistic and critical skills required to create convincing three-dimensional computer-generated character animation. Students will study the twelve principles of animation and complete exercises 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. Prerequisites: ART 112 or CSCI 181 or 182; NM 151, 222. Fall. 
  
  • CSCI 311 - Digital Logic Design

    (3)
    Design and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits. Topics include Boolean algebra, computer arithmetic, programmable logic devices, and hardware description languages. Prerequisite: CSCI 255. See department chair.
  
  • CSCI 320 - Computer Architecture

    (3)
    Architectural features of modern computer architectures, including instruction set design, pipelining, memory management and bus structures. Quantitative analysis of computer design choices. Prerequisites: CSCI 202, 255. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 331 - Operating Systems

    (3)
    Concepts of operating systems: processes, synchronization, memory management, filesystems and security. Prerequisites: CSCI 202, 255. Spring.
  
  • CSCI 333 - Data Structures

    (3)
    Data structures and their representation in programming languages, lists, trees, graphs and networks. Relationship between data structures and algorithm design; analysis of algorithm efficiency. Prerequisites: CSCI 202, 255; MATH 251. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 340 - Multimedia Technology

    (3)
    Survey of multimedia hardware and software. Topics include compression, signal processing, user interfaces, and intellectual property issues. Homework and lab sessions explore hardware and software used to generate and edit images, sound, video and animation. Prerequisite: CSCI 202; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CSCI 342 - System Analysis and Design Methods

    (3)
    Study of the concepts and techniques utilized in the analysis and design of an information system throughout the system development cycle. Prerequisites: CSCI 242, 343. Fall.
  
  • 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: CSCI 202. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 344 - Internet Server-Side Technology

    (3)
    An advanced class in the use of servers in Web applications. Topics include XML, active server pages, database integration, and Web site management. Prerequisite: CSCI 185. Spring.
  
  • CSCI 346 - Computer Graphics

    (3)
    Programming techniques for the display of two-and three-dimensional objects. Rotation, translation and scaling. Hidden line and surface elimination. Raster methods. Color theory. Animation. Prerequisites: CSCI 202, 255. Spring.
  
  • CSCI 410 - Advanced Animation Techniques (NM 410)

    (3)
    Students will study and utilize advanced design, modeling and animation techniques as they design, rig and animate their own characters. Modeling and animating for games will also be covered, as well as particle animation and compositing in 3D applications. Prerequisite: NM 310. Spring.
  
  • 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 333. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 434 - Automata Theory and Formal Languages

    (3)
    A study of formal models of computation, grammars and languages, including finite state machines, regular expressions and Turing machines. Prerequisites: CSCI 202; MATH 251. Even years Spring.
  
  • 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 365 or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
  
  • CSCI 444 - Issues in Electronic Commerce

    (3)
    Issues surrounding computer networks and their use for electronic commerce. Topics include legal and ethical considerations, privacy, security, technology tradeoffs, outsourcing, digital signatures, digital watermarking and Web architectures. Prerequisites: Computer Science Majors: Senior Standing; Other Majors: Permission of Instructor. See department chair.
  
  • CSCI 446 - Systems Analysis and Design Project

    (3)
    Experience in designing, developing, documenting, testing and implementing a significant project in a teamwork environment. Prerequisite: CSCI 342. Spring.
  
  • CSCI 448 - Systems Development Management

    (3)
    Study of the management issues in the system development process. Current topics of concern to information systems managers will be covered through instructor and guest lectures, journal readings and directed research. Prerequisite: senior-level standing in Computer Science. Fall.
  
  • CSCI 462 - Senior Project

    (1)
    A demonstration of in-depth knowledge in one aspect of computer science. Successfully completed projects will meet the departmental requirement for competency in the major. Includes an oral presentation before the department’s assembled faculty to demonstrate oral competency. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by department’s Senior Project Committee of a senior project proposal. Additional guidelines for the senior project proposal may be obtained from the departmental secretary. Fall and Spring.
  
  • 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.

Computer Science - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • 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.
  
  • CSCI 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CSCI 479 may not be used by students majoring in Computer Science.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • CSCI 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CSCI 479 may not be used by students majoring in Computer Science.
  
  • 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.
  
  • CSCI 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. CSCI 479 may not be used by students majoring in Computer Science.

Dance

  
  • DAN 130 - African Dance I

    (1)
    Traditional dances of South Africa, West Africa and Haiti. Course includes the healing traditions and expressive movements that are unique to Africa’s dance heritage. Fall.
  
  • DAN 131 - Ballroom Dance

    (1)
    Introduces the fundamentals of popular social dances including several styles of swing (fast dance), waltz, rumba, tango, cha cha, foxtrot and mambo/salsa. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 132 - Afro-Cuban Dance

    (1)
    The study of dances that emerged from the blending of African and Caribbean cultures. The class will include an introduction to the complexities of the clave patterns, instruction in solo, partner and group dances, and introduction to dances associated with Santeria, an Afro-Caribbean religious tradition derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 133 - Salsa Dance

    (1)
    Beginning level class emphasizing the study and practice of Cuban-style Salsa. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 135 - Jazz I

    (1)
    Historical survey of vernacular dance in the U.S. starting with the African roots of Jazz Dance and continuing with the study of the major social dances from the 1800’s through contemporary social/street dance. The legacy of vernacular dance in the evolution of Concert Jazz Dance will be examined. No previous dance training necessary. Fall.
  
  • DAN 137 - Modern Dance I

    (1)
    Introduction to Cunningham, Graham and Limon techniques–three of the major techniques of Modern Dance–as a way to compare and contrast aesthetic possibilities of western concert dance. Emphasis will be on individual exploration of movement as a way of understanding one’s physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions. No previous dance training is necessary. Fall.
  
  • DAN 138 - Ballet I

    (1)
    Introduction to classical ballet through technical instruction, anatomical and aesthetic foundation, and elementary vocabulary. Particularly suited to non-dancers interested in developing flexibility and strength. No previous dance training expected. Fall.
  
  • DAN 215 - Workshop in Dance

    (1)
    An introduction to the elements, strategies and techniques used in the art of making dances. Classes will include guided exploration and improvisation, and will focus on movement invention rather than movement instruction. Students will explore physical, social and emotional territories through dance invention. Fall.
  
  • DAN 230 - African Dance II

    (2)
    This course builds on the foundation laid by DAN 130. Traditional dances of West Africa are the focus of this course, drawing on more complex patterns and more extended sequences. A research component is integral to the course. May be repeated once as subject matter changes. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 130. Spring.
  
  • DAN 231 - African Drumming Techniques

    (1)
    Students learn the rhythmic structures that drive the dances presented in DAN 230. Students learn to play with the drum ensemble accompanying the class. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 235 - Jazz Dance II

    (2)
    Students will develop an understanding of and proficiency in the art of performing contemporary Jazz Dance as a concert form. This course focuses on the use of isolations and coordinations unique to concert Jazz Dance. Students will develop improved strength, flexibility and stamina as well as functional alignment as they become familiar with the classic Jazz postures, positions and vocabulary. Students will conduct and present research in one aspect of the history of concert Jazz Dance as part of this course. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 135. Spring.
  
  • DAN 237 - Modern Dance II

    (2)
    An intermediate level course that builds on the fundamentals introduced in DAN 137 and extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary by introducing additional techniques of the modern and post- modern periods. Techniques will vary and may include Horton, Hawkins, Dunham, Taylor or Contact Improvisation. The student is expected to be familiar with the vocabulary of concert dance technique. May be repeated once for credit as subject matter changes. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 137. Spring.
  
  • DAN 238 - Ballet II

    (2)
    An intermediate level course that builds on the fundamentals introduced in DAN 138. Extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary by introducing more nuanced use of the upper body along with more complicated and extended sequences. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 138. Spring.
  
  • DAN 250 - Concert Production

    (2)
    Students will assist faculty and guest choreographers in the creation and performance of two pieces. Students will assume some of the duties of production including publicity, programming, coordination with the technical crew, assisting with lighting and house management, as well as attending weekly rehearsals. Course may be repeated once for credit. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 260 - African Dance Repertory

    (2)
    Appropriate for advanced students, the repertory class will present students with the opportunity to master either authentic traditional dances of the African continent or contemporary choreography heavily informed by traditional African dance movement. See program coordinator.
  
  • DAN 261 - Jazz Dance Repertory

    (2)
    Appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers, concert Jazz pieces from staged works may be reconstructed and restaged. Original choreography may be the focus of the semester. Repertory will be shared in public performance at the conclusion of the semester. May be repeated once for credit as focus changes. Spring.
  
  • DAN 262 - Modern Dance Repertory

    (2)
    Appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers, previously staged modern dances may be reconstructed and restaged. Original choreography may be the focus of the semester. Repertory will be shared in public performance at the conclusion of the semester. May be repeated once for credit as focus changes. Spring.
  
  • DAN 310 - Composition I

    (2)
    This course builds on the concepts explored in DAN 215 and assumes a familiarity with the elements of dance and the principles of composition. Students are expected to present at least one completed piece in the student concert near the conclusion of the semester. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 215. Spring.
 

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