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† CHEM 495 - 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3,3) Abelt, Bagdassarian, Bebout, Coleman, Harbron, Hinkle, Kiefer, Kranbuehl, Landino, McNamara, Meldrum, Orwoll, Pike, Poutsma, Rice, Scheerer, Wustholz, Young
Requirements include a program of research with readings from the original literature, presentation of an Honors essay, and the satisfactory completion of a comprehensive oral examination in the subject area of the research. Attendance at the departmental seminar is required; otherwise, hours are to be arranged. Note: Refer to the section of the catalog on College provisions governing the Admission to Honors.
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CLCV 150 - Freshman Seminar: Topics In Classical Civilization
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
An exploration of a specific topic. Writing is emphasized. Normally only available to first-year students.
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CLCV 150W - Freshman Seminar: Topics In Classical Civilization
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
An exploration of a specific topic. Writing is emphasized. Normally only available to first-year students.
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CLCV 205 - Greek and Roman Mythology
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (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.
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CLCV 207 - Greek Civilization
Fall (3) Staff (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.
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CLCV 208 - Roman Civilization
Spring (3) Staff (GER 4A, 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.
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CLCV 217 - Greek Archaeology and Art
Fall (3) Oakley (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. (Cross listed with ARTH 267 )
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CLCV 218 - Roman Archaeology and Art
Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (GER 4A, 5)
The architecture, painting and sculpture of Hellenistic Greece and of Rome until the 4th century A.D. from the archaeological viewpoint. (Cross listed with ARTH 268 )
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CLCV 311 - Ancient History
Fall and Spring (3) Donahue (GER 4A)
Ancient Civilization from the beginning of Greek history to the downfall of the Roman Empire. The first semester deals with ancient Greece; the second semester with Rome. (Cross listed with HIST 365 , HIST 366 )
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CLCV 312 - Ancient History
Fall and Spring (3) Donahue (GER 4A)
Ancient Civilization from the beginning of Greek history to the downfall of the Roman Empire. The first semester deals with ancient Greece; the second semester with Rome. (Cross listed with HIST 365 , HIST 366 )
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CLCV 314 - The Ancient City in Greece and Italy
Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland
The development of urban areas of Greece and Italy between 3000 B.C. and 400 A.D. Readings from ancient observers on the urban scene. Techniques of excavations and types of evidence which give us information about life in ancient cities, towns and villages will also be studied.
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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 )
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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.
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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.
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CLCV 318 - Ancient Laughter: Comedy in Greece and Rome
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (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)
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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.
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CLCV 320 - Pagans and Christians in the Roman World
Fall or Spring (3) Donahue
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 )
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CLCV 321 - 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 )
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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.
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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.
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CLCV 329 - The Invention of History Writing in Antiquity
Fall or Spring (3) Donahue, Irby (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.
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CLCV 330 - Egypt After the Pharaohs
Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (GER 4B)
This course examines the history and culture of Egypt from the sixth century BCE to the third century CE, beginning with the reigns of the last “native” pharaohs through centuries of Persian, Greek and Roman rule. Topics include the afterlife, women and children, the Jewish revolts, trade and the grain supply of Rome, as examined through historical and material sources.
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CLCV 331 - 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 )
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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.
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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?
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CLCV 342 - Pompeii and Herculaneum
Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (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.
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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 )
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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.
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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.
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CLCV 352 - Classical Athens
Fall or Spring (3) Hutton, Oakley (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.
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CLCV 409 - Magic and the Supernatural in the Ancient World
Fall or Spring (3) Spaeth
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.
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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.
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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 )
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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 345 )
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CLCV 430 - The Roman Home
Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland
An examination of Roman domestic life through a focus on various types at Rome, Ostia, Pompeii and several other sites. Topics include the Roman family, interior decoration, domestic religion, and “houses for the dead” (tombs).
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CLCV 451 - 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.
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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.
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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.
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CLCV 490 - Special Topics in Classical Civilization
Fall or Spring (1-3) 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CLCV 494 - Undergraduate Research Abroad in Classical Studies
Fall or Spring (1-3) Spaeth, Donahue, Hutton, Panoussi, Irby, or Swetnam-Burland
An optional 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.
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† 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.
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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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Community Studies |
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CMST 100 - 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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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 . (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 150W - Freshman Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) Staff
A course designed to introduce freshmen to the study of issues related to the use of computing technology. Satisfies the lower-level writing requirement.
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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 and CSCI 312
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 (2) Alexander, Ashworth, Castleberry, Johnson, Pease
Workshop format emphasizes the basics of writing fiction and poetry. Class meets for one two-hour session per week. No previous writing experience is required. Open to academic freshmen and academic sophomores with priority given to academic freshmen.
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CRWR 368 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Fall and Spring (3) Johnson, Pease (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 (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 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: Creative Nonfiction
Fall (3) Johnson, Pease
A seminar in writing the kinds of non-fiction that appear regularly in magazines and newspapers, with reading for emulation in Didion, McPhee and others. Designed for students interested in writing careers.
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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
Spring (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 469 - Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing
Fall (3) Schoenberger
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: 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. If there is no duplication of topic, may be repeated 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 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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DANC 111 - Modern I
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (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 - Freshman Seminar
Spring (4) Wade
Topic: Dance on Screen An introduction to dance on screen and an exploration of the impact and influence of dance on various screen media. Students study the evolution of dance on screen and its cultural context: as social commentary, promotional tool, story-telling, abstract art and documentary.
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DANC 150W - Freshman Seminar
Spring (4) Wade
Topic: Dance on Screen An introduction to dance on screen and an exploration of the impact and influence of dance on various screen media. Students study the evolution of dance on screen and its cultural context: as social commentary, promotional tool, story-telling, abstract art and documentary.
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