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Chemistry - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • CHEM 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • 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.

Classics-Greek

  
  • CLAS 103 - Greek I

    (4)
    Introductory study of ancient Greek as the vehicle of the Classical and Christian heritage. The course covers grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Integrated laboratory study will prepare students to begin reading Greek literature by the end of the introductory sequence. Fall and Spring.
     
  
  • CLAS 104 - Greek II

    (4)
    Introductory study of ancient Greek as the vehicle of the Classical and Christian heritage. The course covers grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Integrated laboratory study will prepare students to begin reading Greek literature by the end of the introductory sequence. Fall and 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 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.

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)

    (4)
    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. A study of literature that includes lectures, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. Every other year.

Classics-Latin

  
  • CLAS 101 - Latin I

    (4)
    Introductory study of Latin as the vehicle of the Western heritage from Rome. The course covers grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Integrated laboratory study will prepare students to begin reading Latin literature by the end of the introductory sequence. Fall and Spring.
  
  • CLAS 102 - Latin II

    (4)


    Introductory study of Latin as the vehicle of the Western heritage from Rome. The course covers grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Integrated laboratory study will prepare students to begin reading Latin literature by the end of the introductory sequence. Fall and Spring.

     

  
  • 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.

Classics-Classical Civilization

  
  • 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)

    (4)
    Explores the development of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. The course considers how Greek material culture reflects the social, religious, and commemorative preoccupations of ancient Greece. Topics include the art and architecture of Greek cities and sanctuaries; technical advances in art and architecture; the role of major artists; the visual language of Greek religion and myth; and the role of minor arts. Even years Spring.
  
  • CLAS 316 - Roman Art (ARTH 312)

    (4)
    Explores the art and architecture of Ancient Rome from the Republican period through the Early Christian period. The course considers how Roman material culture reflects the social, religious, and commemorative preoccupations of ancient Rome. Topics include the art and archaeology of religion; technical advances in architecture and engineering; urbanism and landscape design; the visual arts in public and private contexts; and the interplay of Roman visual culture and politics. 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

  
  • CLAS 495 - Senior Research Thesis

    (3)
    Supervised independent study on a departmentally approved research topic of the student’s choice, leading to completion of a thesis. Prerequisite: senior standing. See department chair.
     
  
  • CLAS 498 - Senior Capstone: Classics in Translation

    (3)
    Senior capstone course taught in translation on varying topics. This interdisciplinary course integrates literary, historical and cultural issues and is required of Classics majors. The course is also open to advanced students in other majors who have completed the Humanities program or similar courses, and are interested in exploring texts and ideas that have influenced 2500 years of Western civilization of technology throughout. Students will demonstrate Writing and Information Literacy competencies in this course. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Fall.
     
  
  • 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.

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 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • 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 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • 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.

Climate Change and Society

  
  • 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.

Computer Science

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. 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. Prerequisite: CSCI 107 or NM 231. 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 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)

    (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 181 or 182; NM 251, 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. Even years Spring.
  
  • CSCI 331 - Operating Systems

    (3)
    Concepts of operating systems: processes, synchronization, memory management, filesystems and security. Prerequisites: CSCI 202, 255. Odd years 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. Even years 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 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 - Web Technology

    (3)
    A class in the development of clients and servers for web applications. Topics includedatabase integration, web site management, and the development of applications with scripting languages such as JavaScript. Prerequisite: CSCI 181 or 182 or permission of instructor. 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)

    (4)
    Students will study and utilize advanced design, modeling and animation techniques as they design, texture, rig and animate their own characters. Modeling and animating for games will also be covered, as well as particle animation and compositing in 3-D applications. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Students will also study existing works of animation that illustrate the principles being taught in class. 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 202. Odd years 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. See department chair.
  
  • 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 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 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (304)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • 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 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • 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.

Dance

  
  • DAN 136 - Beginning Jazz Dance

    (1)
    Students will develop improved strength, flexibility, stamina and functional alignment as they become familiar with the classic jazz postures, positions and vocabulary. Students will conduct and present research of one aspect of the history of concert jazz dance as part of this course. Odd years Fall.
  
  • DAN 137 - Beginning Contemporary Dance

    (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 - Beginning Ballet

    (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 140 - Roots of Jazz

    (2)
    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. No credit given to students who have credit for DAN 135. Odd years Spring.
  
  • DAN 236 - Intermediate Jazz Dance

    (2)
    Students will deepen their familiarity with the style, technique, and rhythmic structures of jazz dance with emphasis on enhancing movement capabilities and personal expression. This course assumes familiarity with the terminology of jazz dance and with the basic coordinations and positions used in this form. The intermediate level moves at a substantially faster pace than Beginning Jazz Dance. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 136 or previous experience. Even years Spring.
  
  • DAN 237 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance

    (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. The course assumes a fundamental knowledge of classical dance positions and terminology. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 137 or previous experience. Even years Fall.
  
  • DAN 238 - Intermediate Ballet

    (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 or previous experience. Even years Spring.
  
  • DAN 240 - World Dance Traditions

    (2)
    Through readings, videos, and studio explorations, students will investigate the aesthetics and techniques central to each dance form in the context of its culture, while analyzing the phenomenon of syncretism in the evolution of contemporary concert forms. Odd years Fall.
  
  • 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 251 - Community Outreach

    (2)
    Students will present a lecture and demonstration introducing dance as an art form to local young audiences. Students will create original choreography for performance in UNC Asheville concerts. Suitable for dancers with intermediate or advanced technical ability. Odd years Fall.
  
  • DAN 312 - Dance Composition

    (2)
    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. Even years Fall.
  
  • DAN 330 - History of Dance

    (3)
    A discussion of the ways in which humans have used movement to create and regulate their societies, commune with their gods, and order their life experiences during celebration and mourning. The course focuses primarily on the history of what has evolved into Western Concert dance. Odd years Spring.
  
  • DAN 340 - Jazz Dance Repertory

    (2)
    Students will generate original choreography and explore classic choreography from film and musical sources. This course requires intermediate technical skill and is intended for dancers capable of working with extended sequences. Even years Fall.
  
  • DAN 342 - Contemporary Dance Repertory

    (2)
    Development of performance skills for intermediate and advanced dancers through rehearsals and performances of a significant dance work choreographed by dance faculty and/or guest artists. This course combines techniques of advanced Ballet with Advanced Contemporary styles. Intermediate or advanced technique is required. Spring.
  
  • DAN 345 - Research in Dance

    (2)
    Students will research one topic in depth. Research may take the form of choreography, dance film or video, academic research or a combination. Prerequisite: DAN 330. See department chair.

Dance - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • DAN 171-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill minor requirements.
  
  • DAN 271-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 371-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students

    (3-4)
    Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
  
  • DAN 471-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    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 department chair.

Drama

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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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