| |
Biology - Special Topics |
| |
-
BIOL 271-6 - Special Topics in Biology (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.
|
| |
-
BIOL 371-6 - Special Topics in Biology (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.
|
| |
-
BIOL 471-6 - Special Topics in Biology (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.
|
Chemistry |
| |
-
CHEM 109 - The Food of Chemistry (4)
A lecture and laboratory course that incorporates chemistry content and experimentation with food and food-related issues. Topics covered include molecular structure and bonding, intermolecular interactions, energy, molecular reactions and stoichiometry. Students will utilize the scientific method to evaluate the physical and chemical properties and changes involved in food and cooking and how these properties and changes are dictated by molecular structure. Students do not need a strong math background to enroll. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Introduction to general chemistry laboratory. Experiments include proper and safe laboratory techniques, chemical and physical properties of matter, synthesis of compounds, chemical kinetics and chemical reactions. Does not count for the major or the minor in Chemistry. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 132. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry (3)
Introduction to basic chemical concepts such as atomic theory, periodic properties of elements, stoichiometry, gas behavior, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular structure and bonding, solution theory including acid-base chemistry and aspects of oxidation-reduction, and introduction to chemical equilibrium concepts. Designed as a first course in college chemistry. Does not count for the major or the minor in Chemistry. Students should have a thorough background in high school algebra before they enroll in CHEM 132. Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 145 - Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory (1)
In this laboratory, students will work in small research teams to design, implement, and analyze an interdisciplinary group project. In addition to the group project, students will learn many methods of quantitative analysis including volumetric analysis, pH measurements, spectometry, and chromatography. Topics covered also include project design, sampling and sample preparation, acid-base and oxidation-reduction equilibria, and experimental statistics. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and 132. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 190 - Introduction to Research I (1-2)
Directed laboratory research and independent study designed to introduce specialized research techniques and methodology that are necessary in the early stages of professional development and appropriate in the first year of study. May be repeated for a total of 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (An IP grade may be awarded although all work must be completed by the end of the academic year.) Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
An introduction to modern organic chemistry laboratory techniques including contemporary synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization methods. Course is intended for students pursuing a degree in chemistry or a career in the health professions. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, 145, 231. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 232. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 223 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry (3)
A course that focuses on the systematic study of chemical analysis using instrumental methods. Topics include equilibria and analysis of acids and bases, spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisites: CHEM 145, 233. Spring
|
| |
-
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
An introduction to modern organic chemistry, including contemporary discussions of structure, properties, synthesis, and mechanisms. These courses are intended for students pursuing a degree in chemistry or a career in the health professions. CHEM 231 prerequisite: CHEM 132. CHEM 232 prerequisite: CHEM 231. CHEM 231: Spring. CHEM 232: Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
An introduction to modern organic chemistry, including contemporary discussions of structure, properties, synthesis, and mechanisms. These courses are intended for students pursuing a degree in chemistry or a career in the health professions. CHEM 231 prerequisite: CHEM 132. CHEM 232 prerequisite: CHEM 231. CHEM 231: Spring. CHEM 232: Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 233 - Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
An introduction to major concepts in Inorganic Chemistry with topical coverage including structure and bonding, molecular orbital theory, solid state chemistry, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry and coordination chemistry of metals. Aspects of chemical equilibrium applied to these topics will also be covered. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and CHEM 132. Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 236 - General Chemistry II (3)
A general chemistry course with topical coverage including, but not necessarily restricted to chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction concepts, aspects of chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Emphasis is placed upon quantitative problem solving. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, 132. See department chair.
|
| |
-
CHEM 290 - Introduction to Research II (1-2)
Directed laboratory research and independent study designed to introduce specialized research techniques and methodology that are necessary in the early stages of professional development and appropriate in the second year of study. May be repeated for a total of 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (An IP grade may be awarded although all work must be completed by the end of the academic year.) Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 312 - Interdisciplinary Chemistry Project Lab (2)
A laboratory-based course in which students use the laboratory techniques and approaches of analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, computational, and biochemistry to conduct interdisciplinary project-based experiments that include synthesis, characterization, and analysis of chemical compounds and their properties. Scientific writing in this course will be a component of determining writing competency in the chemistry major. Students are required to take this course twice, but may not enroll in two sections involving the same projects. Prerequisites: CHEM 145, 222, 223, 231, 232, 233. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 323, 331. Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 323 - Foundations of Biochemistry (3)
Designed to approach the fundamentals of biochemistry from a chemical perspective, this course examines the structure and function of biological molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. It introduces the principles of molecular recognition, enzyme catalysis, enzyme kinetics, and metabolism and develops an understanding of biological equilibria, redox, and energy transduction through the discussion of core metabolic pathways and oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisites: CHEM 232, 233. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 331 - Foundations of Physical Chemistry (3)
An introduction to physical chemistry using fundamental physics principles with the tools of integral and differential calculus to understand chemistry phenomena. A focus is an understanding of the theoretical constructs of quantum, kinetics and thermodynamic principles with applications to spectroscopy and properties of gases, liquids and solids. Prerequisites: CHEM 145, 231, 233; MATH 192; PHYS 221. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 380 - Chemical Research Methods (1)
An introduction to research projects directed by the chemistry faculty and to fundamental concepts of research in chemistry. Use of both classical chemical literature and computerized information sources will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the presentation of research results using both poster format and oral communication methods. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 223. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 390 - Introduction to Research III (1-6)
Directed laboratory research and independent study designed to introduce specialized research techniques and methodology that are necessary in the early stages of professional development and appropriate in the third year of study. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (An IP grade may be awarded although all work must be completed by the end of the academic year.) Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 409 - Chemical Literature Research Seminar (3)
A research based seminar course that focuses on the current state of chemistry across subdisciplines using primary literature as a foundation for discussion. Students will research, write, and present an independent thesis reviewing chemical literature related to a subdiscipline. Scientific writing will be a component of this course. Prerequisites: CHEM 223, 323, 331. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 312. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 411 - Laboratory Assistantship in Chemistry (1)
Guided teaching experience in a laboratory setting. Under the direct supervision of a faculty member, the student will assist students in a chemistry laboratory that is appropriate to the student’s experience. Students will present explanatory material to the class and will assist in the preparation of laboratory material and in the daily operation of the laboratory. Departmental approval is required. May be repeated for up to four credits. Fall and Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 416 - Chemical Research I (1)
Directed laboratory research and independent study in a specialized area of chemistry which results in a comprehensive, written research report and formal research seminar at the end of CHEM 418. Students also submit reports and make presentations documenting their progress at the end of CHEM 416 and 417. CHEM 416 prerequisite: CHEM 380. CHEM 417 prerequisite: CHEM 416. CHEM 418 prerequisite: CHEM 417. (An IP grade may be given). CHEM 416: Spring. CHEM 417: Fall. CHEM 418: Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 417 - Chemical Research II (1)
Directed laboratory research and independent study in a specialized area of chemistry which results in a comprehensive, written research report and formal research seminar at the end of CHEM 418. Students also submit reports and make presentations documenting their progress at the end of CHEM 416 and 417. CHEM 416 prerequisite: CHEM 415. CHEM 417 prerequisite: CHEM 416. CHEM 418 prerequisite: CHEM 417. (An IP grade may be given). CHEM 416: Spring. CHEM 417: Fall. CHEM 418: Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 418 - Chemical Research III (1)
Directed laboratory research and independent study in a specialized area of chemistry which results in a comprehensive, written research report and formal research seminar at the end of CHEM 418. Students also submit reports and make presentations documenting their progress at the end of CHEM 416 and 417. CHEM 416 prerequisite: CHEM 415. CHEM 417 prerequisite: CHEM 416. CHEM 418 prerequisite: CHEM 417. (An IP grade may be given). CHEM 416: Spring. CHEM 417: Fall. CHEM 418: Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 419 - Nanochemistry (3)
A course that focuses on the study of the most common types of nanomaterials with the emphases on synthesis, chemical modification, and characterization of their structures in the nanometer scale. The concepts include surface, size, shape, self-assembly, defects, and real world applications. An examination and analysis of the current literature will be expected. Prerequisites: CHEM 223, 233. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 429 - Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis (3)
An introduction to concepts in organometallic chemistry including synthesis, electron counting schemes, spectroscopic properties, common reaction mechanisms and nomenclature. The use of organometallic species in catalytic systems will be covered including specific catalytic systems, interpretation of catalytic cycles and topics of concern in polymer synthesis. The differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts will be highlighted along with typical processes that involve heterogeneous catalysts. Prerequisites: CHEM 232, 233. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 430 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry (3)
Course designed to present current developments in a specific area of advanced chemistry. Topic areas will include analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry and/or polymer chemistry. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisites: CHEM 223, 233, 323, and 331. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 434 - Mechanistic Organic Chemistry (3)
Designed specifically for science majors or pre-health students interested in how organic reactions happen. The concepts of synthetic organic chemistry and how reactions occur mechanistically. An examination of the current literature will be required of students to stay up-to-date on the current research topics in the area of synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry. At the end of the course, students will be expected to observe a reaction and propose a reasonable determination of the mechanistic process through which the reaction proceeds. An emphasis will be placed on the following topics: electrocyclic, cycloaddition, and sigmatropic reactions, migrations, rearrangements, photochemistry, and heterocycles. Prerequisites: CHEM 232 and 233. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 437 - Biophysical Chemistry (3)
Takes a deeper look into the dynamic structures and myriad functions of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids from a quantitative, physical perspective. Topics may include protein folding, structural dynamics, reaction energetics, energy transduction, membrane transport, molecular processes of genome maintenance and expression, and/or abiogenesis. The course will emphasize current biochemical and biophysical methodology and analysis of primary literature. Prerequisites: CHEM 323, 331. Spring.
|
| |
-
CHEM 438 - Quantum Spectroscopy (3)
A course that focuses on the study of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectroscopic methods, with emphasis on fundamental physical and quantum principles and instrument design. Topics include infrared, Raman, microwave, ultraviolet-visible, fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray and vacuum spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 233, 331 and PHYS 222 or 231. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 439 - Gas Phase Kinetics: Atmospheric Chemistry (3)
An introduction to analysis of the chemical reactivity and physical structure of matter, the mathematical models describing matter, and the methods of characterizing and measuring properties of matter related to atmospheric chemistry. This analysis of atmospheric chemistry will use advanced kinetics and thermodynamic principles to understand the past, present and future issues related to the global atmosphere. In addition, students will learn to discuss the relationship of chemistry to society and to their own lives (i.e., discuss the character of chemistry as a humanistic activity that results in the application of these principles to their profession, either in chemistry-related fields, in teaching, or continuing in graduate or professional schools. Prerequisites: CHEM 223, 233, 331. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 446 - Medicinal Chemistry (3)
Designed specifically for science majors or pre-health students interested in drug discovery and pharmaceutical development, this course examines how medicinal chemists design and synthesize drug candidates to meet FDA requirements for efficacy and safety, and the path of a drug from development to patient administration. Emphasis will be placed on the following topics: drug-receptor/enzyme binding, SAR, PK, ADME, patenting of IP, and the ethical aspects of pharmaceutical development. Prerequisites: CHEM 233, 323. Fall.
|
| |
-
CHEM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (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.
|
Chemistry - Special Topics |
| |
-
CHEM 171-4 - 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 271-4 - 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 371-4 - 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 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.
|
Cherokee |
| |
-
CHER 110 - Cherokee I (4)
Beginning Cherokee language course includes conversation, reading, writing, and the conjugation of verbs in present and command tenses, using an effective, new method for breaking down Cherokee verb/sentences. Even years Fall.
|
| |
-
CHER 120 - Cherokee II (4)
Second-level Cherokee language course includes conversation, reading, writing, and the conjugation of verbs in future and past tenses. Prerequisite: CHER 110. Odd years Spring.
|
| |
-
CHER 230 - Intermediate Cherokee (4)
Third-level Cherokee language course includes conversation, reading, writing, and the conjugation of verbs in the continual/habitual tenses for future and past, as well as the future/infinitive tense. The creation and conjugation of nouns from verbs is included. Prerequisite: CHER 120. Odd years Fall.
|
| |
-
CHER 310 - Cherokee Literature, Syllabary, Composition, and Conversation (4)
Fourth-level, advanced Cherokee language course includes conversation, reading, writing, and the use of the Sequoyah syllabary for writing. Students learn to translate texts from Cherokee history, literature, and oral tradition. Prerequisite: CHER 230. Even years Spring.
|
Cherokee - Special Topics |
| |
-
CHER 171-6 - Special Topics in Cherokee (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See the chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures.
|
| |
-
CHER 271-6 - Special Topics in Cherokee (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See the chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures.
|
| |
-
CHER 371-6 - Special Topics in Cherokee (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See the chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures.
|
| |
-
CHER 471-6 - Special Topics in Cherokee (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See the chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures.
|
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
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 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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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, 365; CSCI 182 or 183 or 185; or permission of instructor. Odd years Spring.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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 |
| |
-
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 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 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 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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
Dance - Special Topics |
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
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.
|
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.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
-> 14 |