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2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Chinese Language & Culture
  

  • CHIN 316 - Women and Love in Chinese Literature (In Translation)

    Fall or Spring (3) Tang (ALV, GER 4B, 5)

    This course examines the practice of love and gender relationships in pre-modern China with an emphasis on the presentation of women in literary texts. Readings vary in genres and are analyzed within their own cultural, historical, and philosophical context. (Cross listed with WMST 314-01)
  

  • CHIN 322 - Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature in English

    Fall or Spring (3) Hill (College 200, ALV, GER 4B, 5)

    A study of major 20th-century works, trends and movements. Pays special attention to the period from the end of the Cultural Revolution (1976) to present. Taught in English. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
  

  • CHIN 336 - Introduction to Classical Chinese

    Fall or Spring (3) Tang Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202  

    This course introduces students to the basic syntax, grammar and vocabulary of Classical Chinese. Students will study abbreviated historical and philosophical narratives, set phrases (chengyu), poems, and short stories from the classical and medieval periods.
  

  • CHIN 360 - Introduction to Chinese Cinema

    Fall or Spring (3) Lu (College 200, ALV, CSI, GER 4B, 5)

    An introduction to Chinese cinema from its beginnings to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on Chinese cinemas relationship to popular culture, modernity and nationalism. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.) 
  

  • CHIN 386 - Art of Chinese Poetry

    Fall or Spring (3) Tang (ALV)

    This course examines the meaning and expression of traditional Chinese poetry. Poems are read in their original language (with English annotations) and discussion is conducted in English. Proper for students who have completed one year of Chinese language study.
  

  • CHIN 400 - Chinese Studies in China III

    Summer and Fall variable Staff Prerequisite(s): CHIN 300  or CHIN 302  and acceptance by Selection Committee

    This number is intended for courses completed in China. Intensive language training at the advanced level. This course may be repeated for credit
  

  • CHIN 401 - Advanced Speaking I

    Fall (3) Lu Prerequisite(s):  CHIN 300 , CHIN 302  or CHIN 400  

     

    Intensive oral-aural training with emphasis on conducting effective communication in advanced spoken Chinese. Priority given to Chinese and East Asian Studies majors.

  

  • CHIN 402 - Advanced Speaking II

    Spring (3) Lu Prerequisite(s): CHIN 300  or CHIN 302  or CHIN 400  or CHIN 401  

    Continued Intensive oral-aural training with emphasis on conducting effective communication in advanced spoken Chinese. Priority given to Chinese and East Asian Studies majors.
  

  • CHIN 403 - Advanced Reading and Writing I

    Fall (3) Tng Prerequisite(s): CHIN 300 , CHIN 302  or CHIN 400  

    Intensive training in grammar and word usage with special emphasis given to formal journalistic, expository and literary discourse. Priority given to Chinese and East Asian Studies majors.
  

  • CHIN 404 - Advanced Reading and Writing II

    Spring (3) Lu Prerequisite(s): CHIN 300 , CHIN 302  or CHIN 400  

    Continued intensive training in grammar and word usage with special emphasis given to formal journalistic, expository and literary discourse. Priority given to Chinese and East Asian Studies majors.
  

  • CHIN 410 - Advanced Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization or Literature

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CHIN 300 , CHIN 302  or CHIN 400  or consent of instructor

    An advanced study of a focused topic in Chinese language, civilization or literature. This course may be offered locally at the College or abroad in the Chinese Studies in Beijing Program. Course may be repeated for credit when topics differ
  

  • CHIN 411 - Independent Study

    Fall and Spring (1-3) Hill, Lu, Su, Tang Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor

    This course is designed to permit an in-depth study of Chinese culture and literature not available in current course offerings. A written petition to the instructor and approval of the department chair is required before registration. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies
  

  • CHIN 412 - Teaching Practicum

    Fall and Spring (1) Su

    A mentored teaching internship experience for students to work closely with a faculty member in teaching either a language or content course. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits
  

  • CHIN 428 - Advanced Seminar in Chinese Language, Culture or Literature

    Fall or Spring (3) Hill Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor (College 400)

    This capstone course guides students in conducting in-depth studies on issues in Chinese language, culture or literature and it requires students to complete an independent research project. Satisfies concentration computing requirement and concentration writing requirement.
  

  • CHIN 495 - Honors

    Fall and Spring (3) Hill, Hui, Tang Prereq/Corequisite(s): Two other 400-level Chinese courses (401-410)

    Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
  

  • CHIN 496 - Honors

    Fall and Spring (3) Hill, Hui, Tang Prereq/Corequisite(s): Two other 400-level Chinese courses (401-410)

    Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.

Classical Civilization
  

  • CLCV 100 - Critical Questions in Classical Studies

    Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)

    An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Classical Studies for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
  

  • CLCV 150 - First Year Seminar

    Fall or Spring (4) Staff (C150)

    An exploration of a specific topic in Classical Studies. 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.
  

  • CLCV 205 - Greek and Roman Mythology

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, GER 5)

    The origins and development of classical mythology and heroic legend as religious belief, its relation to other mythologies, and its adaptation as literary and artistic symbol from Homer through the 21st century A.D. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
  

  • CLCV 207 - Greek Civilization

    Fall (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, CSI, GER 4A, 5)

    A survey of ancient Greek culture from the Bronze Age to the time of Alexander the Great, examining the evolution of Greek society, art, literature and material culture in the historical context of political and economic developments. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.) 
  

  • CLCV 208 - Roman Civilization

    Spring (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, CSI, GER 4A, GER 5)

    A survey of Roman culture from the founding of Rome to the early medieval period, examining the evolution of Roman society, art, literature and material culture in the historical context of political and economic developments.  (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.) 
  

  • CLCV 217 - Greek Archaeology and Art

    Fall (3) Oakley, Paga (College 200, ALV, GER 4A, 5)

    An archaeological consideration of the Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic and Classical periods of Greek civilization. Architecture, sculpture, painting, and the minor arts are included. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross listed with ARTH 217 )
  

  • CLCV 218 - Roman Archaeology and Art

    Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (College 200, ALV, GER 4A, 5)

    The architecture, painting and sculpture of Hellenistic Greece and of Rome until the 4th century A.D. from the archaeological viewpoint. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross listed with ARTH 218 )
  

  • CLCV 221 - Judaism in the Greco-Roman World

    Spring (3) Staff

    This course will examine the religion of Judaism as it existed in Palestine and the Mediterranean world during the Hellenistic and early Roman periods (ca. 331BCE - 73 CE). (Cross listed with RELG 315 )
  

  • CLCV 227 - History of Ancient Greece

    Fall (3) Donahue (College 200, CSI, GER 4A)

    The history of Greece from the Bronze Age (3d millennium BCE) to the rise of Macedonia (fourth century BCE), focusing primarily on the two most influential and well known periods in Greek history, the Archaic Period (ca. 700-480 BC) and the Classical Period (480-323 BCE). (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.) (Cross listed with HIST 260 )
  

  • CLCV 228 - History of Ancient Rome

    Spring (3) Donahue (College200, CSI, GER 4A)

    History of the ancient Romans from their earliest origins through the third century CE.  Principal emphasis will be on the political, social, and cultural aspects of Roman history. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.) (Cross listed with HIST 261 )
  

  • CLCV 231 - Greek Philosophy

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy or consent of the instructor. (GER 4A)

    A critical examination of representative Greek philosophers with special emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. (Cross listed with PHIL 231 )
  

  • CLCV 251 - The Medieval Book

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff

    The Medieval Book is a comprehensive survey of manuscript books from the European Middle Ages. The course starts with Umberto Eco’s “The Name of the Rose” as a gateway to medieval book culture and the communities that used books most intimately. Topics will include scribal and shop practices for making books (codicology), paleography, and the reading of ancient manuscript hands, illuminations and miniatures in medieval books, and the analysis of original manuscripts and facsimiles.
  

  • CLCV 290 - Introductory Topics in Classical Civilization

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Donahue, Hutton, Irby, Oakley, Paga, Panoussi, Spaeth, Swetnam-Burland

    A study of some particular aspect of Greco-Roman civilization designed for first- and second-year students. No prior knowledge of the subject is expected.  This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • CLCV 314 - Urbanism in the Ancient World

    Fall or Spring (3) Paga, Swetnam-Burland (College 200, CSI)

    This course examines the development of cities in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East from the first Neolithic towns to sprawling Roman municipalities, c.3000 BCE to 400CE. Ancient literary sources offer “first hand” accounts of those who lived in the communities. Archaeological evidence illustrates the way that people organized, used, and experienced space. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.)
  

  • CLCV 315 - Women in Antiquity

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 4A)

    A study, through analysis of dramatic, historical and artistic sources, of the role of women in Greece and Rome. The role of women in the home, in politics and in religion will be discussed, as will the sexual mores involving both heterosexual and lesbian women. (Cross listed with GSWS 315 )
  

  • CLCV 316 - The Voyage of the Hero in Greek and Roman Literature - The Classic Epic

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)

    From the rage of Achilles to the cunning of Odysseus to the dutifulness of Aeneas, this course follows the evolution of the paradigm of heroism as reflected in the epic poetry of ancient Greece and Rome. All readings in English.
  

  • CLCV 317 - Sacred Violence in Greek and Roman Tragedy

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)

    Murder, incest, suicide, rape: these were typical themes in the dramatic works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The surviving tragedies will be read in translation, focusing the role of theatrical violence in its social, historical and religious contexts.
  

  • CLCV 318 - Ancient Laughter: Comedy in Greece and Rome

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (ALV, GER 5)

    From the uninhibited ribaldry of Aristophanes to the well mannered situation comedies of Menander and Terence, this course will trace the development of comedy in antiquity as a means of examining the role of humor in ancient and modern society. All readings in translation. (Cross listed with THEA 461)
  

  • CLCV 319 - The Birth of the Novel in Antiquity

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)

    A study, in translation, of the Greek and Roman novel, its emergence as a separate genre and its influence on later literature. Works to be studied include Longus’ Daphnis and Chloe, Heliodorus’ Ethiopian Tale’ and Petronius’ Satyricon.
  

  • CLCV 320 - Pagans and Christians in the Roman World

    Fall or Spring (3) Donahue (ALV, CSI)

    This course considers the encounter between Roman religious and political institutions and the rise of Christianity, from the first through the fourth centuries A.D. Primary emphasis on Roman response to Christianity, from persecution to conversion, through Roman and Christian sources. (Cross listed with RELG 320 )
  

  • CLCV 323 - The Late Roman Empire

    Fall or Spring (3) Donahue

    An examination, through primary and secondary sources, of the Roman Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries, with an emphasis on the social, economic, military, political, and religious features of this period.
  

  • CLCV 325 - Alexander the Great

    Fall or Spring (3) Donahue

    This course examines the spectacular life and career of Alexander of Macedon through ancient and modern sources in order to assess his profound influence upon the Hellenistic age and subsequent eras.
  

  • CLCV 327 - Human and Environment in Greco-Roman Antiquity: shaping and being shaped by the Natural World

    Spring (3) Irby

    The Greek thinker Protagoras had famously remarked that “Man is the Measure of all things”-thus, the Greeks had, on some intellectual level, banished the “natural” world from their self-conception. Nonetheless, every human society must interact with the physical surroundings, each other, and other organisms, both animal and plant. In this course we shall investigate the ecology of the ancient Greco-Roman Mediterranean world. We shall explore the interaction of humans with the physical environment and their dependence upon it, including questions of climate, how human activity impacted the natural world, species loss, ancient initiatives to address these changes.
  

  • CLCV 329 - The Invention of History Writing in Antiquity

    Fall or Spring (3) Donahue, Irby (ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    A study, in translation, of the emergence of history writing in Greece, Rome and the Near East, examining the emergence and development of the genre, and the influence of ancient paradigms on later historical writing. Texts include Herodotus, Livy, and the Old Testament.
  

  • CLCV 330 - After Alexander: Art, Power, and Politics in the Hellenistic World

    Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (GER 4B)

    This course examines the material culture and history of the ancient Mediterranean after the reign of Alexander the Great (336 - 323 BCE). We look at the kingdoms and cities that arose in his former territories, including Alexandria, Antioch, and Pergamon. Topics include: libraries; processions; princely tombs; conflict and war; interest in the “other”; Egyptian ritual and religion.
  

  • CLCV 333 - Sexuality and Gender in Antiquity

    Spring (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, CSI)

    An exploration of sexuality and gender in ancient societies, chiefly Greek and Roman, but others may be considered as well. Using literary and archaeological evidence we will examine how gender identities were constructed, how sexuality was practiced and expressed, and how gender and sexuality played a role in social and political hierarchies.   We will also examine how modern attitudes on these topics have influenced and sometimes distorted our understanding of ancient ones. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.) 
  

  • CLCV 340 - Roman Britain

    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton

    The history and archaeology of Roman Britain. The story of the founding of the Roman province in Britain and its subsequent development. Examination of various aspects of Roman-British culture, including town life, fortifications, religion, art, villas, leisure and amusements. (Cross-listed with HIST 360 .)
  

  • CLCV 341 - Roman Greece

    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton

    An archaeological, literary and cultural study of ancient Greece during the period in which Greece was part of the Roman Empire. How did Greece change under Roman rule, and how did Greek culture affect the rest of the empire? (Cross-listed with HIST 361 .)
  

  • CLCV 342 - Pompeii and Herculaneum

    Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (College 200, ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    A study of Roman civilization in microcosm through the examination of the towns destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79. The archaeological evidence from these towns is combined with literary and epigraphical evidence to provide a vivid recreation of Roman society, politics, daily life, art, and religion. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.)
  

  • CLCV 343 - Classical Myth in Ancient Art

    Fall or Spring (3) Oakley

    An examination of Greek and Roman myth as preserved in ancient art. Emphasis will be placed on iconographical development; the social, cultural, and political reasons for iconographical change; and myth or versions of myth not preserved in literary sources. (Cross listed with ARTH 340 )
  

  • CLCV 349 - Etruscan Archaeology: Italy before the Romans

    Fall (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, CSI)

    This course examines the evidence for the peoples of pre-Roman and early Roman Italy (900-100 BCE). The course provides a survey of Etruscan material culture, including architectural remains from sanctuary, funerary, and domestic contexts, and treats the artistic media of sculpture, painting, ceramics and metalwork. Topics include: Etruscan language, funerary customs, warfare, religious and votive practices, trade and contact within the Mediterranean, and the role of women and the lower classes. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.)  (Cross-listed with ANTH 334 .) 
  

  • CLCV 350 - Greek Religion

    Fall or Spring (3) Spaeth

    This course examines Greek religion utilizing an interdisciplinary approach incorporating archaeological, artistic, literary, and epigraphical evidence. The course covers the prehistory of Greek religion, its major concepts, and important divinities and cults.
  

  • CLCV 351 - Roman Religion

    Fall or Spring (3) Spaeth

    This course examines ancient Roman religion in its social, historical, and political context from the foundation of Rome to the rise of Christianity utilizing archaeological, literary, and epigraphical evidence.
  

  • CLCV 352 - Classical Athens

    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton, Oakley, Paga (College 200, ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    An introduction to the 5th-century B.C. city of Athens. Different aspects of public and private life and the buildings, monuments and artifacts associated with them will be studied using both primary and secondary sources. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.) 
  

  • CLCV 355 - The Roman Family

    Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (College 200, ALV, CSI)

    This course treats the social structure of Roman families and the spaces in which they resided.  The material includes literary sources, inscriptions, and archaeological remains from sites like Pompeii and Ostia. Class topics include: nutrition, weddings, funerals, and education. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.)  (Cross-listed with  .)
  

  • CLCV 356 - Comparative Slavery: From Antiquity to the Modern World

    Fall (3) Stephens (CSI)

    Various forms of involuntary servitude, often lumped together under the term “slavery,” are so prevalent in history as to constitute a pernicious human institution.   Yet they are rarely studied in a comparative fashion to understand how these various forms, which occur in nearly every society, time period, and geographic region, differ from one another, borrow or build on one another, and survive multi-pronged attempts at eradication.  For example, in the United States slavery has become synonymous with the Atlantic Slave Trade, which itself collapses various kinds of involuntary servitudes into chattel slavery.   To rectify these problems, this course approaches the institution of “slavery” through a comparative lens.  Beginning with Greco-Roman slavery, we will then move forward in time and across the globe to examine involuntary servitude in the Middle East (Mamluks, Jannisaries, Arabic Slavery), in Medieval Europe (feudalism), in the early modern Americas (the Atlantic Slave trade), and finally into the modern era (textile manufacturing in South Asia and human trafficking). The study of slavery from antiquity to the modern era enables us to examine the many and different facets of how this human institution manifests itself in a multitude of societies throughout time.  Note: (When appropriate for College 300, course will carry a C300 attribute, listed at the schedule level.)
  

  • CLCV 390 - Topics in Classical Civilization

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Donahue, Hutton, Irby, Oakley, Paga, Panoussi, Spaeth, Swetnam-Burland

    A study of some particular aspect of Greco-Roman culture.   This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • CLCV 400 - Classical Studies Seminar

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor and department chair. (College 400)

    A seminar for advanced students who wish to fulfill the COLL 400 requirement in Classical Studies.  Topics will vary each semester, but the seminar will involve a research project that will exercise the knowledge and skills that the students have acquired over the course of their undergraduate career.  Students will present the results of their research at the Classical Studies Colloquium or in another public forum.
  

  • CLCV 401 - Classical Studies Colloquium

    Fall or Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies majors of senior standing, or by permission of instructor; for College 400 credit: an appropriate 300 or 400 level course in CLCV, GREK, LATN or HBRW must be taken as a pre-requisite or co-requisite. Corequisite(s): For College 400 credit: an appropriate 300 or 400 level course in CLCV, GREK, LATN or HBRW must be taken as a pre-requisite or co-requisite.

    In this course students will plan, manage, and participate in an end-of-semester Classical Studies Colloquium open to the general public.  They will share research they have done or are doing in upper-level courses in Classical Studies or as part of their honors project, and will collaborate to prepare that research for presentation.   When taken in conjunction with an appropriate 300- or 400-level course in CLCV, GREK, LATN or HBRW of at least 3 credits, this course will satisfy the College 400 requirement.
  

  • CLCV 409 - Magic and the Supernatural in the Ancient World

    Fall or Spring (3) Spaeth (College 200, ALV)

    Topics covered include the definition of magic in classical antiquity, practitioners of magic, magical words and objects, supernatural creatures, methods of supernatural contact, the relationship between magic and mystery cults, and the tension between the state and magic users. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
  

  • CLCV 412 - Food and Drink in the Ancient World

    Fall or Spring (3) Donahue

    Topics include the availability and production of food, styles and patterns of consumption, and public and private occasions where food and drink were important; also, the relationship of food and drink to gender, status, death, morality, and sex.
  

  • CLCV 420 - Greek Vase Painting

    Fall or Spring (3) Oakley

    A study of the development of Attic red-figure and black-figure pottery. Special emphasis will be placed on the major artists who painted these vases and the iconography of their mythological scenes. (Cross listed with ARTH 341 )
  

  • CLCV 425 - Ancient Architecture

    Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland

    This course, taught in seminar format, examines the major developments of ancient Greek and Roman architecture in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East from the Bronze Age to the 4th century A.D. (Cross listed with ARTH 317 )
  

  • CLCV 431 - The Archaeology of Ritual

    Fall (3) Paga, Spaeth, Swetman-Burland Prerequisite(s): CLCV 217  or CLCV 218 , or instructor permission.

    This course investigates the links between rituals and the archaeological record in Greek and/or Roman society. Topics include the performance of ritual, the spaces of religious action within cities and within broader landscapes, and the roles of practitioners and audiences.  Material discussed may include architectural remains (e.g, tombs, temples), portable objects (e.g, altars, sacrificial implements), and representations of rituals in visual media or ancient texts. The course emphasizes secondary literature offering methodological paradigms for understanding ritual action.
  

  • CLCV 432 - The Archaeology of Daily Life

    Fall or Spring (3) Paga, Swetnam-Burland Prerequisite(s): CLCV 217  or CLCV 218 , or instructor permission.

    This course investigates the evidence provided by the archaeological record for daily life in Greek and/or Roman society. Topics include domestic architecture and decoration, spectacle and performance, identity and gender, education and childhood, death and funerary ritual, and slavery and social class. The course emphasizes secondary literature offering methodological paradigms for understanding material culture.
  

  • CLCV 480 - Research in Classical Studies

    Fall or Spring (1) Staff

    Students meet on a weekly basis with a faculty advisor and complete an independent research project connected with the advisor’s own research. Open only to concentrators upon the consent of an advisor. This course may be repeated once for credit.
  

  • CLCV 489 - The Ancient City

    Summer (4) Staff (GER 4A, 5)

    A study of the historical, cultural and material development of the ancient city in Italy or Greece. This summer study abroad course includes extensive site visits and selected readings. Course may be repeated for credit when the site differs.
  

  • CLCV 490 - Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    A study in depth of some particular aspect of Greco-Roman culture. This course is intended for the student who already has some background in Classical Civilization. The course may be repeated if the topic is basically different.
  

  • CLCV 491 - Independent Study

    Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    A program of reading, writing, and discussion in a special area of Classical Studies. Students accepted for this course will arrange their program of study with an appropriate faculty advisor. This course may be repeated for credit with a different topic.
  

  • CLCV 492 - Museum Internship in Classical Art

    Fall or Spring (3) Oakley, Swetnam-Burland Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    This course allows students to gain practical experience in museum work under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The internship requires the production of a major research paper and a journal that records learning experiences while at the museum.
  

  • CLCV 493 - Undergraduate Research Symposium in Classical Studies

    Fall (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    Students present their research to the university community through a departmental research symposium. Participants will prepare a presentation based on research that they have previously pursued in a Classical Studies course or independent study. Course may be repeated for credit when topics differ.
  

  • CLCV 494 - Research Abroad in Classical Studies

    Fall or Spring (1-3) Spaeth, Donahue, Hutton, Panoussi, Irby, or Swetnam-Burland

    An independent study, chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, of an artifact or site studied in conjunction with CLCV 489 . Course may be repeated for credit when topics differ.
  

  • CLCV 495 - 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

College Curriculum
  

  • 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.
  

  • COLL 150 - First-Year Seminar

    Fall and Spring (4) (College 150)

    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.
  

  • COLL 300 - William & Mary in the World

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    This course will present different topics each semester that provide C300 credit for students.  Topics are approved individually for C300, and course title will reflect the topic for that section.

Computational and Applied Math & Statistics
  

  • CAMS 400 - Senior Seminar in Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics

    Fall or Spring (3) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 325  or MATH 345  or MATH 451   (College 400)

    This course gives a guide through the research process in the mathematical and statistical sciences. Each student will choose an appropriate, semester-long research topic. Students will then give several project presentations, give feedback on others’ presentations, and will turn in a final paper. CAMS 400 should be taken during the senior year and satisfies the COLL 400 requirement. Mathematical maturity is needed and is typically indicated by having completed at least one core course in either the Mathematical Biology or the Applied Statistics track in the CAMS major.

Computer Science
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • CSCI 131 - Concepts in Computer Science

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • CSCI 140 - Computational Problem Solving in Data Science

    Fall or Spring (4) Corequisite(s): CSCI 140L

    An introduction to computational problem solving in the context of data science and commonly used data analysis software. Students can receive credit for only one of CSCI 140/DATA 140 and CSCI 141. (Cross-listed with DATA 141 .) 
  

  • CSCI 141 - Computational Problem Solving

    Fall and Spring (4) Staff 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.
  

  • CSCI 146 - Reasoning Under Uncertainty

    (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 140  or CSCI 141  or DATA 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. (Cross-listed with DATA 146 .) 
  

  • CSCI 232 - Competitive Programming

    Fall or Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): CSCI 141  

    A weekly seminar focusing on techniques and strategies for competitive programming. Students compete in teams to solve computer programming challenges as quickly and correctly as possible. Winning teams present solutions for discussion in code review sessions. Exercises vary in difficulty and a variety of programming languages are available, making this course useful to students of all levels. Cannot be applied to the requirements for a major or a minor in computer science. This course may be repeated.
  

  • CSCI 241 - Data Structures

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff 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.
  

  • CSCI 243 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 141  

    Theoretical foundations of computer science, including sets, functions, boolean algebra, first order predicate calculus, trees, graphs and discrete probability.
  

  • 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.
  

  • CSCI 303 - Algorithms

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff 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.
  

  • CSCI 304 - Computer Organization

    Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CSCI 241.

    Organization of computer hardware and software; virtual machines, computer systems organization, machine language, assembler language and microprogramming.
  

  • CSCI 312 - Principles of Programming Languages

    Fall and 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.
  

  • 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. Graded P/F option decided by instructor.
  

  • 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.
  

  • CSCI 416 - Introduction to Machine Learning

    Fall (3) Prerequisite(s): CSCI 303  and MATH 211  

    An introduction to the theory and practice of machine learning, focusing primarily on deterministic methods for classification and prediction. Topics include decision trees, artificial neural networks, support vector machines, kernel methods, ensemble methods, clustering methods, dimension reduction, performance evaluation, data preprocessing, and hyperparameter tuning.
  

  • CSCI 417 - Computer Animation

    Fall (3) Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

    Introduction to principles and practice of 3D computer animation within the context of digital production. Primary topics include modeling, keyframe animation, procedural animation, shading, rigging, and effects.  Course projects will be time-intensive and completed using production-level software, complemented by Python scripting.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • CSCI 423 - Finite Automata and Theory of Computation

    Fall and Spring (3) Mao Prerequisite(s): CSCI 303.

    Theory of sequential machines, finite automata, Turing machines, recursive functions, computability of functions.
  

  • 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. Students will apply their knowledge of digital logic design to understand the high-level interactions between different computer system hardware components. The course will cover various computer architecture aspects related to memory hierarchy and design, CPU design, pipelining, and multiprocessor architecture.
  

  • 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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