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† CLCV 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
The Department of Classical Studies offers Honors study in Classical Civilization as staff is available. Students admitted to this study will be enrolled in the course during both semesters of their senior year. The course comprises: (a) supervised reading of a special bibliography in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) satisfactory completion by April 15 of a scholarly essay; and (c) satisfactory completion of an oral examination of the subject and subject field of the essay. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CLCV 497 - Field Methods in Classical Archaeology
Summer (3-6) Oakley, Swetnam-Burland
An introduction to field and laboratory methods in classical archaeology through participation in a field project approved by the department. Such topics as excavation techniques, data collection and recording, archaeological survey and mapping, artifact processing and analysis may be covered.
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CLCV 498 - Post-Baccalaureate Proseminar in Classical Studies
Fall (1-3) Staff
This class will introduce post-baccalaureate students to research methods and resources in Classical Studies in preparation for pursuing graduate studies and other professional goals in the field.
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CLCV 499 - Supervised Teaching in Classical Studies
Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff
In this course postbaccalaureate students engage in supervised instructional activities in a course in Classical Studies. Activities may include leading tutorials or discussion sessions, holding office hours, and limited lecturing. Course may be repeated for credit.
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COLL 100 - Critical Questions
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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Community Studies |
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CMST 101 - The College and the Community
Fall and Spring (1) Griffin Corequisite(s): Must be taken along with a designated Sharpe freshman course.
This course introduces freshman Sharpe Scholars to community engagement as guided by interdisciplinary objectives for learning. Students develop an intellectual foundation for understanding discipline-based study as integrated with key ethics and practices in various forms of civic participation. The course aims to prepare first-year students for carrying out community-based action and/or research locally, regionally, and abroad. Sharpe Scholars all take this course in both the fall and spring of the freshman years. Repeatable for credit.
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CMST 250 - Introduction to Community Studies
Fall or Spring (4) Staff
This course is an introductory community-engaged learning seminar for Community Studies students and requires community service or research in the community, in addition to in-class hours. Major topics for the course and community partnerships will vary by teaching professor.
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CMST 350 - Critical Engagement in Context
Fall or Spring (4) Staff
This course will survey a range of critical theories and perspectives about civic engagement, including but not limited to philosophies of citizenship, organizational structure and efficacy, social justice and inequality, social movements, and others. Students will be encouraged to use an interdisciplinary lens for understanding principles and practices of civic engagement in this course, delving more deeply in areas of faculty expertise but covering a range of theoretical and critical perspectives that “complicate” notions of identity, community, and effective engagement depending on social, economic, and global contexts of participation for example. (Cross-listed with SOCL 350 )
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CMST 351 - Methods in Community-Based Research
Fall or Spring (4) Staff
This course is intended to survey a variety of community-based participatory research methods, including but not limited to survey research, individual and focus group interviewing, ethnographic field methods, documentary activism, and others. Students will be guided through critical thinking about community issues and their involvement, while assessing the utility and relevance of research-based responses to those issues in partnership with a community organization or agency.
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CMST 450 - Topics in College and Community
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff
Topics courses taught under this number all provide students with significant and sustained community-based research, or engaged learning experiences. Some topics may have co-requisites.
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Computer Science |
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CSCI 120 - Elementary Topics
Fall or Spring 1-3 credits, depending on material. Staff
A treatment of elementary topics not covered in existing courses. Course material, chosen from various areas of computer science, will be described and prerequisites/corequisites will appear in detailed course schedule.
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CSCI 121 - Elementary Topics with Laboratory
Fall or Spring 1-3 credits, depending on material. Staff
A treatment of elementary topics not covered in existing courses. Course material, chosen from various areas of computer science, will be described and prerequisites/corequisites will appear in appropriate registration bulletins. Scheduled weekly two-hour laboratory sessions account for one of the credit hours assigned to this course.
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CSCI 131 - Concepts in Computer Science
Fall and Spring (3) D. Noonan Corequisite(s): CSCI 131L.
An overview of computer science, presenting an introduction to key issues and concepts: elementary computer organization and arithmetic, algorithms, program translation, operating systems, elementary data structures, file systems and database structures. Required laboratory sessions introduce students to application software for data management, text processing and network use. Not open to students who have received credit for any 300-400 level computer science course. Two lecture hours, two laboratory hours. Some majors require their students to satisfy the Major Computing Requirement by taking a computer science course designated for that purpose. CSCI 131 is designated for that purpose.
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CSCI 135 - Web Design
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 131 or CSCI 141
Web site design, including development cycle and best practices. Process of design. Markup languages: HTML, CSS templates. Testing and validation. Visual design. Tools: ftp/stfp, text editors, debuggers, validators, graphics tools. Not open to students who have credit for CSCI 300-400-level course.
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CSCI 141 - Computational Problem Solving
Fall and Spring (4) D. Noonan Corequisite(s): CSCI 141L.
An introduction to computational problem solving, including basic programming and algorithms. Programming assignments will emphasize the solution of problems taken from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and business.
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CSCI 146 - Reasoning Under Uncertainty
(3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 141 . (MATH, GER 1)
A computationally-oriented exploration of quantitative reasoning for situations in which complete information is not available. Topics will include an introduction to discrete probability theory, Monte Carlo simulation, sampling theory and elementary game theory.
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CSCI 241 - Data Structures
Fall and Spring (3) Peers Prerequisite(s): CSCI 141 .
Continuation of fundamental concepts of computer science: data abstraction, data structures, and data representation. Lists, stacks, queues, trees, balanced trees, priority queues, hashing, and applications. The implementation of abstract data structures using classes gives this course a significant programming component.
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CSCI 243 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science
Fall and Spring (3) Stathopoulos Prerequisite(s): CSCI 141 .
Theoretical foundations of computer science, including sets, functions, boolean algebra, first order predicate calculus, trees, graphs and discrete probability.
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CSCI 301 - Software Development
Fall (3) Kemper Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241 .
An introduction to principled software development, emphasizing design at the module level as well as tools and techniques. Topics include object-oriented class design and implementation, abstraction techniques, debugging techniques, defensive programming, development and analysis tools, and testing. Emphasizes the role of the individual programmer in large software development projects.
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CSCI 303 - Algorithms
Spring (3) Torczon Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241, either CSCI 243 or MATH 214.
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching, sorting, selecting, and algorithms for graphs. A survey of algorithm design methods, including greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking. An introduction to NP-complete problems.
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CSCI 304 - Computer Organization
Fall (3) Li Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241.
Organization of computer hardware and software; virtual machines, computer systems organization, machine language, assembler language and microprogramming.
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CSCI 312 - Principles of Programming Languages
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241, either CSCI 243 or MATH 214.
A study of programming language principles and paradigms. Formal syntax, including grammars, and semantics. Paradigms, including: imperative, object oriented, functional, logic, event-driven, and concurrent. Run-time implementation issues, including: memory management, parameter passing, and event handling.
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CSCI 320 - Directed Study
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): One of CSCI 301, 303, 304, 312.
A directed study course to investigate aspects of computer science. Course can be based on readings from the literature, on a project, or on a research topic. Cannot be applied to the requirements for a major or a minor in computer science. Permission of instructor required.
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CSCI 415 - Systems Programming
Spring (3) Kearns Prerequisite(s): CSCI 304.
The design and implementation of programs which provide robust and efficient services to users of a computer. Macro processors; scripting languages; graphical interfaces; network programming. Unix and X are emphasized.
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CSCI 420 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Fall or Spring 1-3 credits, depending on material. Staff
A treatment of topics of interest not routinely covered by existing courses. Material may be chosen from various areas of computer science. A complete course description and a list of prerequisites will appear in appropriate registration bulletins.
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CSCI 421 - Database Systems
Spring (3) Kearns Prerequisite(s): CSCI 303
Design, organization and implementation of database management systems: file organization and processing, hierarchical, network, and relational models of database structure, data definition and data manipulation languages, security and integrity of databases, and the study of existing database implementations.
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CSCI 423 - Finite Automata and Theory of Computation
Fall (3) Mao Prerequisite(s): CSCI 303.
Theory of sequential machines, finite automata, Turing machines, recursive functions, computability of functions.
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CSCI 424 - Computer Architecture
Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 304 and either CSCI 301 or CSCI 303
An introduction to the principles of computer design. Topics include data representation, including adders, signed integer arithmetic, floating point representation and character representation. A study of microprocessor, minicomputer and mainframe architecture including clocks, memory management, bus communication and input/output.
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CSCI 426 - Simulation
Fall (3) Smirni Prerequisite(s): CSCI 301 CSCI 303 , MATH 112 .
Introduction to simulation. Discrete and continuous stochastic models, random number generation, elementary statistics, simulation of queueing and inventory systems, discrete event simulation, point and interval parameter estimation.
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CSCI 427 - Computer Graphics
(3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 301 ,CSCI 303 , MATH 211 .
Introduction to computer graphics and its applications. Topics include coordinate systems, the relationship between continuous objects and discrete displays, fill and flood algorithms, two-dimensional geometric transformations, clipping, zooming, panning and windowing. Topics from three-dimensional graphics include representations for objects, geometric and projection transformations, geometric modeling and hidden line/surface removal algorithms.
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CSCI 430 - Computer Languages
1-3 credits, depending on language; Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241 .
Topics include syntax, semantics and pragmatics of one computer language as well as the influence of the languages intended areas of applications on its design. The language studied will vary and students may repeat the course for different languages. This course does not count toward satisfying the major requirements or the major GPA. Graded Pass/Fail only
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CSCI 432 - Web Programming
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 421
Overview of the Internet. Markup languages: HTML, CSS, XML. Server side programming languages: Perl/Python, PHP, Java. Other topics include: N tier programming, security, database access, XML processing.
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CSCI 434 - Network Systems and Design
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 415
The Internet; principles and design of network applications, including web servers and multimedia; transport, network and data link layers; network security; network performance evaluation and capacity planning.
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CSCI 435 - Software Engineering
Spring (3) Kemper, Poshyvanyk Prerequisite(s): CSCI 301 , CSCI 312 .
The software life cycle. Software design methodologies. Testing and maintenance. Programming teams.
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CSCI 442 - Compiler Construction
(3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 301 , CSCI 304 , CSCI 312 .
The emphasis in this course is on the construction of translators for programming languages. Topics include lexical analysis, block structure, grammars, parsing, program representation and run-time organization.
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CSCI 444 - Principles of Operating Systems
(3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 415
The conceptual view of an operating system as a collection of concurrent processes; semaphores, monitors and rendezvous. Real and virtual memory organization and management, processor allocation and management, and external device management.
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CSCI 454 - Computer and Network Security
(3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 415 .
An introduction to the principles and practices of cryptography, network security, and secure software. Cryptography topics includes: basic methods, key distribution, and protocols for authenticated and confidential communications. The practice of network security includes: Kerberos, PGP, public key infrastructures, SSL/TLS. IP security, intrusion detection, password management, firewalls, viruses and worms, and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
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†* CSCI 495 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
Students admitted to Honors study in computer science will be enrolled in this course during both semesters of their senior year. The course comprises: (a) supervised research in the student’s area of interest; (b) presentation by April 15 of an Honors thesis; and (c) satisfactory performance in a comprehensive oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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†* CSCI 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
Students admitted to Honors study in computer science will be enrolled in this course during both semesters of their senior year. The course comprises: (a) supervised research in the student’s area of interest; (b) presentation by April 15 of an Honors thesis; and (c) satisfactory performance in a comprehensive oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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† CSCI 498 - Internship
Fall and Spring (3) Kemper
Students wishing to receive academic credit for an internship program must request and obtain departmental approval prior to participation in the program. Graded Pass/Fail only A student may not receive credit for this course more than once.
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CRWR 212 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Alexander, Ashworth, Castleberry, Johnson, Pease. (ACTV, GER 6)
Emphasizes the basics of writing fiction and poetry. No previous writing experience is required. Open to academic freshmen and academic ophomores with priority given to academic freshmen.
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CRWR 212 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Alexander, Ashworth, Castleberry, Johnson, Pease. (ACTV, GER 6)
Emphasizes the basics of writing fiction and poetry. No previous writing experience is required. Open to academic freshmen and academic ophomores with priority given to academic freshmen.
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CRWR 368 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Fall and Spring (3) Johnson, Pease (ACTV, GER 6)
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in imaginative writing of fiction under supervision. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 368 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Fall and Spring (3) Johnson, Pease (ACTV, GER 6)
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in imaginative writing of fiction under supervision. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 369 - Creative Writing: Poetry
Fall and Spring (3) Hart (ACTV, GER 6)
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in imaginative writing of poetry under supervision. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 369 - Creative Writing: Poetry
Fall and Spring (3) Hart (ACTV, GER 6)
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in imaginative writing of poetry under supervision. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 372 - Creative Writing: Nonfiction
Fall and Spring (3) Castleberry, Johnson, Pease, Schoenberger
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in writing creative nonfiction and/or long-form journalism.
Designed for students interested in feature writing for print and new media. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 372 - Creative Writing: Nonfiction
Fall and Spring (3) Castleberry, Johnson, Pease, Schoenberger
An opportunity for students to develop their abilities in writing creative nonfiction and/or long-form journalism.
Designed for students interested in feature writing for print and new media. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 465 - Advanced Workshop: Special Topics
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 369
Exploration of alternative and hybrid modes, genres, subjects, and themes in creative writing, such as children’s literature, speculative fiction, writing for new media, parody, translation, travel writing, or life-writing. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.
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CRWR 465 - Advanced Workshop: Special Topics
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 369
Exploration of alternative and hybrid modes, genres, subjects, and themes in creative writing, such as children’s literature, speculative fiction, writing for new media, parody, translation, travel writing, or life-writing. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.
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CRWR 466 - Advanced Workshop in Creative Nonfiction
Fall (3) Johnson, Pease
An advanced workshop in writing creative nonfiction–including but not limited to the narrative essay, the personal essay, and memoir–for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 466 - Advanced Workshop in Creative Nonfiction
Fall (3) Johnson, Pease
An advanced workshop in writing creative nonfiction–including but not limited to the narrative essay, the personal essay, and memoir–for students of demonstrated promise and achievement.
May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 467 - Advanced Workshop in Fiction Writing
Fall (3) Johnson
An advanced workshop in writing narrative fiction, with emphasis on short fiction or the novella, for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.
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CRWR 467 - Advanced Workshop in Fiction Writing
Fall (3) Johnson
An advanced workshop in writing narrative fiction, with emphasis on short fiction or the novella, for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.
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CRWR 468 - Advanced Workshop in Fiction Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Johnson
An advanced workshop in writing narrative fiction for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 468 - Advanced Workshop in Fiction Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Johnson
An advanced workshop in writing narrative fiction for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 469 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Schoenberger
An advanced workshop in poetry writing for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 469 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing
Fall and Spring (3) Schoenberger
An advanced workshop in poetry writing for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 470 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing
Spring (3) Staff
An advanced workshop in poetry writing for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit
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CRWR 470 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing
Spring (3) Staff
An advanced workshop in poetry writing for students of demonstrated promise and achievement. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit
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CRWR 471 - Advanced Workshop in Screenwriting
Fall and Spring (3) Castleberry, Schoenberger Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 467 or CRWR 468 or permission of instructor.
An advanced workshop in writing the screenplay, with emphasis on three-act narrative structure, screenplay formatting, and viewing of contemporary and classic films. Sections limited to 15 students each. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 471 - Advanced Workshop in Screenwriting
Fall and Spring (3) Castleberry, Schoenberger Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 467 or CRWR 468 or permission of instructor.
An advanced workshop in writing the screenplay, with emphasis on three-act narrative structure, screenplay
formatting, and viewing of contemporary and classic films. Sections limited to 15 students each. May be repeated once for credit.
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CRWR 476 - Visiting Writer Master Class
Fall or Spring (1-3) Writer in Residence Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 369 or instructor permission
Intensive study of a special topic in creative writing with a distinguished writer-in-residence. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 476 - Visiting Writer Master Class
Fall or Spring (1-3) Writer in Residence Prerequisite(s): CRWR 368 or CRWR 369 or instructor permission
Intensive study of a special topic in creative writing with a distinguished writer-in-residence. Sections limited to 15 students each.
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CRWR 482 - Independent Study in Creative Writing
Fall and Spring (1-3) Castleberry, Hart, Johnson, Pease, Pinson, Schoenberger Prerequisite(s): Must be a declared Creative Writing minor.
A tutorial on a topic agreed upon by the student and approved in advance by the departmental Undergraduate Program Committee. Normally open only to declared Creative Writing minors. Normally may be taken only once.
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CRWR 482 - Independent Study in Creative Writing
Fall and Spring (1-3) Castleberry, Hart, Johnson, Pease, Pinson, Schoenberger Prerequisite(s): Must be a declared Creative Writing minor.
A tutorial on a topic agreed upon by the student and approved in advance by the departmental Undergraduate Program Committee. Normally open only to declared Creative Writing minors. Normally may be taken only once.
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CRWR 495 - Honors
Fall (3) Staff
Honors study in Creative Writing comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed ENGL 494 may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 495 - Honors
Fall (3) Staff
Honors study in Creative Writing comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed ENGL 494 may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 496 - Honors
Spring (3) Staff
Honors study in English comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 496 - Honors
Spring (3) Staff
Honors study in English comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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DANC 100 - Critical Questions in Dance
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Dance for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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DANC 111 - Modern I
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed for the student with little or no dance background. Introduces dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the study of movement fundamentals and creative work. Course may be repeated with instructor permission
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DANC 150 - First-Year Seminar
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Dance. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion. Sample topics might include various aspects of Dance History (e.g. specific choreographers or movements).
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* DANC 211 - Modern II
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of movement skills and creative work.
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* DANC 212 - Modern II
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of movement skills and creative work.
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DANC 220 - History of Modern Dance
Spring (3) Glenn (GER 5)
An introduction through films and lectures to the field of modern dance, which is rooted in American culture, with emphasis on the stylistic approach and aesthetic of the artists who have contributed to its development in the twentieth century. (Cross-listed with AMST 240 )
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DANC 230 - History of American Vernacular Dance
Fall (3) Glenn (GER 5)
An introduction, through films and lectures, to dance in U.S. popular culture with an emphasis on its development from roots in African dance to the vernacular forms of tap, ballroom, and jazz by examining the movement styles found in concert jazz, musical theatre, and popular social dances. (Cross listed with AFST 334 , AMST 241 )
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* DANC 261 - Intermediate Ballet
Fall and Spring (2) McCoy, Morris (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores ballet as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of a movement style and creative work.
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* DANC 262 - Intermediate Ballet
Fall and Spring (2) McCoy, Morris (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores ballet as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of a movement style and creative work.
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* DANC 264 - Intermediate Jazz
Spring (2) Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Explores jazz dance as an art form and as a means of expression through technical and creative work (choreography, improvisation). The study of various jazz and musical theatre dance styles will reflect the history of jazz and popular music.
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* DANC 301 - Practicum in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to fulfill needs in dance-related areas of movement experience such as improvisation, partnering, effort/shape, performance skills, teaching skills, body therapies, interdisciplinary creative work, intensive work with technique, and community outreach activities. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
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* DANC 303 - Alexander Technique
Fall or Spring (1) Gavaler
Designed to provide students with an opportunity to refine and heighten kinesthetic sensitivity. The process of exploring the inherent design of the human body, and cooperating consciously with that design, leads to greater ease, flexibility, power, and expressiveness in all activities. As space permits, this course may be repeated once for credit
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* DANC 305 - Dance Composition I
Fall (3) Gavaler
This course introduces elements, methods and structures of dance composition in application to the solo figure. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with movement invention; to cultivate variety, contrast, and originality in their choreographic process; and to expand their personal aesthetic range.
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* DANC 306 - Dance Composition II
Spring (3) Gavaler Prerequisite(s): DANC 305
This course builds on the compositional elements presented in DANC 305 and offers students the opportunity to develop increasing sophistication and self-direction in their approach to choreography. The inspiration for the studies will be compositional experiments in 20th and 21st century fine and performing arts.
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* DANC 311 - Modern III
Fall and Spring (1-2) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Designed to challenge the student by introducing complex movement sequences drawn from well-known technical vocabularies. Each course may be repeated twice for credit
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* DANC 312 - Modern III
Fall and Spring (1-2) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Designed to challenge the student by introducing complex movement sequences drawn from well-known technical vocabularies. Each course may be repeated twice for credit
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* DANC 321 - Performance Ensemble
Fall and Spring (1-2) Wade, Glenn, Gavaler Prerequisite(s): Successful audition
Designed to provide an opportunity for the advanced dancer to participate in creative work and performance. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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* DANC 322 - Performance Ensemble
Fall and Spring (1-2) Wade, Glenn, Gavaler Prerequisite(s): Successful audition
Designed to provide an opportunity for the advanced dancer to participate in creative work and performance. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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* DANC 330 - Internship in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Qualified students may receive credit for a structured learning experience in a professional quality dance company or dance festival (e.g., American Dance Festival, Duke University) which provides an opportunity to apply and expand knowledge under expert supervision. Must be approved in advance as well as monitored and evaluated by the faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
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DANC 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance
Summer or Fall (3-4) Tanglao-Aguas (ACTV, GER 4B, GER 6)
Interdisciplinary journey into the sociocultural history, aesthetics, languages, and performance of ceremony, dance, folklore, oral literature, performance and ritual in South and Southeast Asia. Students will learn to sing, dance, act, and chant in scenes from sacred epics such as the RAMAYANA and MAHABHARATA. Course work includes composing reflections on the creative process and essays on the socio-historic
context of the epics and performance traditions. Students receive 4 credits in the fall semester version of the course where students are taught and tested in introductory Bahasa Indonesia. When the course is offered for 3 credits during summer sessions, there is very minimal Bahasa Indonesia
language instruction and examination. (Cross listed with AMES 333 or THEA 333 )
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DANC 350 - Introduction to Physical Theatre
Spring (3) Gavaler, Wiley Prerequisite(s): Previous theatre and dance performance course work and permission of the instructors
Provides students with an opportunity to develop sensitivity, intelligence, and strength through practice in Contact Improvisation and exposure to other physical theatre techniques. Students will learn to use compositional tools, develop physically-inspired characters, and interact with environmental elements through performer-created projects. (Cross listed with THEA 350 )
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* DANC 401 - Group Choreography
Fall (3) Wade Prerequisite(s): DANC 305 - DANC 306
Corequisite(s): DANC 401L
Students explore principles of choreographic invention for small groups and large ensembles. Problems and possibilities for movement invention involving more than one dancer are investigated as an outgrowth of
DANC 305 - DANC 306 which concentrates on composition for the solo figure.
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* DANC 401L - Group Choreography Lab
Fall (1) Wade
Students will apply principles of choreographic invention, rehearsal and performance techniques learned in DANC 401 . Emphasis is on the choreography, teaching, rehearsal and studio performance of two original works - one for a small group and one for a large ensemble.
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* DANC 406 - Independent Projects in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Directed study of the advanced student arranged on an individual basis with credit according to the range of the proposed project. A semester of work could include either a choreographic work or a research project.
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* DANC 411 - Modern IV
Fall and Spring (1-2) Glenn, Wade
Designed for the proficient dancer to provide a sound physical and intellectual understanding of modern dance technique. Concentrates on elements drawn from specific movement theories. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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* DANC 412 - Modern IV
Fall and Spring (1-2) Glenn, Wade
Designed for the proficient dancer to provide a sound physical and intellectual understanding of modern dance technique. Concentrates on elements drawn from specific movement theories. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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DANC 460 - Topics in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
Exploration of a topic in dance through readings, writing, discussions, and practice (when applicable). If there is no duplication of topic, course may be repeated for credit
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ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (CSI, GER 3)
The study of economic behavior at the level of individual households and firms. Topics include scarcity and choice, supply and demand, production, cost and market organization.
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ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 (CSI, GER 3)
The study of aggregate economic activity. Topics include national income and output, unemployment, money and inflation, and international trade.
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ECON 150 - First Year Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) Staff (C150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Economics. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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