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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

As a reminder, all courses have been renumbered beginning with the Fall 2018 semester. Click on Course Number Look-up Tool.
 
  

  • CULS 403 Practicing Urban Studies

    Prepares students with the tools and conventions of contemporary research in the field of Urban Studies in order to create a project proposal for the Cultural Studies Capstone Project course. Students learn how to locate and analyze primary and secondary source materials, prepare a literature review, and develop an inquiry based, original research project proposal based on a topic of their choice. Students will explore a variety of research methods and learn to apply one or more of them to the Capstone Project proposal.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 46-4993
    Prerequisites CULS 101 Introduction to Cultural Studies  and CULS 201 Cultural Theories  and CULS 205 Methods of Inquiry in Cultural Studies  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  

  • CULS 496 Independent Project: Cultural Studies

    An independent study is designed by the student, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not presently available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, the student must submit a written proposal that outlines the project.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 46-3098
    Prerequisites CULS 201 Cultural Theories  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DANC 101 Modern Dance for Non-Majors

    In this course students will study the fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary common to modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Emphasis will be on developing conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Students will be exposed to the basic historical and philosophical context for the emergence of Modern/Contemporary Dance and will supplement their movement studies with readings from applicable texts, attending performances and written responses.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1010
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 102A Performance and Process

    This course provides students a way to earn credit for the rehearsal process and/or technical work leading up to a performance in the Dance department. Depending on the length of the rehearsal process and performance commitment students may complete a corresponding reflection paper as part of the course in additional to fulfilling all aspects of their role in the production.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 102
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 0 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 102B Performance and Process

    This course provides students a way to earn credit for the rehearsal process and/or technical work leading up to a performance in the Dance department. Depending on the length of the rehearsal process and performance commitment students may complete a corresponding reflection paper as part of the course in additional to fulfilling all aspects of their role in the production.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 0 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 102C Performance and Process

    This course provides students a way to earn credit for the rehearsal process and/or technical work leading up to a performance in the Dance department. Depending on the length of the rehearsal process and performance commitment students may complete a corresponding reflection paper as part of the course in additional to fulfilling all aspects of their role in the production.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 0 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 105 Modern IA

    In this course students study the fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary common to Modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Classes consist of a series of technical exercises that condition the body for strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination; develop a physical and conceptual awareness of the elements of space, time, and energy; and promote performance skills of concentration, focus, and musicality. Live musicians accompany all dance major technique classes. Modern Technique IA is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Modern Technique IA is a prerequisite for Modern Technique IB.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1011A
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • DANC 106 Modern IB

    In this course, students build upon the skills acquired in Modern Technique IA and explore further the fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary common to modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Classes consist of a series of technical exercises that condition the body for strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination; students begin to develop a physical and conceptual awareness of the elements of space, time, and energy; and promote performance skills of concentration, focus, and musicality. Live musicians accompany all dance major technique classes.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1011B
    Prerequisites DANC 105 Modern IA  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • DANC 110 Ballet Technique for Non-Majors

    In this course students will study the fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary common to ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality. Allegro tests coordination, articulation and ballon. The daily practice develops strength, balance and dexterity with an emphasis on correct anatomical alignment. Students will be exposed to the basic historical and philosophical context for the emergence of Ballet and will supplement their movement studies with readings from applicable texts, attending performances and written responses.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1020
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 115 Ballet Technique IA

    This course focuses on fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1021A
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 116 Ballet Technique IB

    This course expands upon the fundamental principles, practices and vocabulary introduced in Ballet IA and, common to classical ballet technique, through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1021B
    Prerequisites DANC 115 Ballet Technique IA  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 120 West African Dance Technique IA

    In this course students will study the fundamental techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1031A
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 121 West African Dance Technique IB

    This course expands upon the fundamental techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1031B
    Prerequisites DANC 120 West African Dance Technique IA  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 130 Hip-Hop Studies Symposium

    This course serves as an incubation space for students interested in Hip-Hop Studies to build relationships and spark ideas for collaboration through critical thinking and dialogue. The course requires students to attend lectures, workshops, jams and seminars around Hip-Hop history, culture, ethics, and practice both on and off campus. Students and the instructor meet weekly to discuss critical topics raised through these events. Additionally, students are required to complete reading and writing assignments, and give creative presentations that foster the critical dialogue which is the central focus of this course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1229
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 135 Hip-Hop Dance and Culture

    This course is an introduction to Hip-Hop technique. In addition, students will develop an understanding of the history, and economic, social, cultural and political context of hip hop dance. Through the lens of cultural studies, students will explore themes of class, race, gender, sexuality, commodification, appropriation, exploitation and cultural resistance, as well as current trends in hip hop dance competition, performance and choreography. Embodied learning will be supplemented through videos, readings, and the completion of written assignments.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1230
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 140 Jazz Dance for Non-Majors

    Course covers the basic steps, vocabulary, and variations of dance in jazz, which is a common form of dance used in musical theater and commercial and entertainment industries, with its roots in social dance and heavily influenced by African-American traditions. Students learn basic techniques based on ballet and modern dance. Through daily warm-ups and exercises, students gain strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Musicality and performance skills are taught through a series of dance combinations. Students complete vocabulary quizzes, written assignments, and a final project.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1231
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 145 African Dance for Non-Majors

    African Dance for Non-Majors introduces dances, music, and culture of West Africa. Class begins with warm-up exercises that condition the body for the rigors of this form by developing strength, aerobic stamina, coordination, flexibility, and rhythmic awareness. Second part of class is devoted to learning authentic dances and songs from West Africa, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. Students work closely with the instructor and a master drummer to gain an understanding of the marriage of drumming, rhythm, and music to African dance. Students further explore the history and culture of Africa through dance concert attendance, readings, and the completion of three written assignments.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1241
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 150 Tap Dance for Non-Majors

    Introductory course covers the basic steps of tap technique. Tap dance, a uniquely American dance form evolved from African-American and Irish-American folkdances, is an important component of contemporary American musical theater. Students learn coordination, rhythmic variations, and performance skills through a series of tap combinations. Students are responsible for practical and written assignments. Tap shoes are required.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1251
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 151A Tap Dance Technique I

    This Introduction to Tap Dance Technique 1A will cover basic tap steps, descriptive modes and techniques.  Students will learn alignment, coordination, weight placement, basic music theory, rhythmic variations and performance skills through a series of exercises, combinations and improvisation. Class consists of a warm-up and various movement combinations that build physical and rhythmic skills. Students also explore the aesthetics and multi-cultural nature of tap dance through written assignments. Tap shoes are required.

     

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 151B Tap Dance Technique I

    This Introduction to Tap Dance Technique 1B will cover basic tap steps, descriptive modes and techniques. Students will learn alignment, coordination, weight placement, basic music theory, rhythmic variations and performance skills through a series of exercises, combinations and improvisation. Class consists of a warm-up and various movement combinations that build physical and rhythmic skills. Students also explore the aesthetics and multi-cultural nature of tap dance through written assignments. Tap shoes are required.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 155 Tai Chi Chuan

    Course is an introduction to a martial art and discipline for balancing the body, mind, and spirit. Students engage in a unique system of slow, fluid, and continuous movements that gently build strength, coordination, and balance, while teaching students methods for relaxation, focus, and non-strenuous energy-renewal. In addition to the physical activities of the class, readings, discussions, and two written assignments related to Tai Chi, Taoist philosophy, and Chinese history provide a deeper understanding of the form and valuable cross-cultural insights.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1261
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • DANC 160 Yoga

    Course introduces the ancient discipline of personal development that balances body, mind, and spirit. Students learn a series of physical postures as well as practical methods for relaxation, proper breathing, meditation, and concentration that promote health, alleviate stress, improve skeletal alignment, and increase muscular strength and flexibility. Course also provides an introduction to the history and philosophy of yoga, which students explore through readings and written assignments.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1271
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 165 Contact Improvisation

    This course develops the physical and perceptual skills basic to contact improvisation: falling, rolling, giving and taking weight, moving comfortably from the floor to the air and subtle communication through touch. Students will hone solo improvisational skills and take them into duet and ensemble dancing. The course will provide focused warm-ups designed to cultivate various physical states and motional qualities, skill development and periods of open dancing in which to integrate technical skills.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1281
    Prerequisites DANC 106 Modern IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 167 Dance Improvisation

    This course introduces students to dance performance, composition, and movement research through improvisation. Coursework balances in-depth individual exploration with rigorous practice in spontaneous duet, small group, and ensemble dance making. Throughout the course students will investigate concepts of dance composition while developing skills to work spontaneously, collaboratively, and independently. Direct physical work will prioritize the development of the student’s unique movement voice, readings, writing, and discussion will develop the student’s analytical skills.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly DANC 230
    Prerequisites DANC 105 Modern IA    or DANC 205A Modern Technique II  or DANC 205B Modern Technique II  or DANC 205C Modern Technique II  or 33 1211 Intro to Dance Technique I  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  or 33 2011 Modern Technique II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 170 Strength and Conditioning

    Strength and Conditioning provides students with basic knowledge and skills necessary for maintaining a fit and healthy body. Class sessions consist of physical workouts using exercises designed to increase muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Health-related issues of diet and lifestyle are also examined in order to build a foundation for healthy eating throughout life. Individual fitness goals are defined and focused programs of exercises may be developed.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1285
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 180 Introduction to Dance Studies

    This course orients students to the field of dance as an academic discipline, profession and art form. To this end, this course arms students with information and processes of inquiry so as to facilitate their own decision making as they proceed in the department. Topics to be covered include: an introduction to dance as an art form, dance history, dance as a product of culture, and the relationship of dance technique to the overall field. Class sessions may be augmented by guest lectures led by a number of different Dance Department faculty, staff, students and alumni in an effort to bring new students fully into our learning community.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-1351
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    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 185 Hip-Hop Dance Technique I

    This course will focus on the historical foundations and techniques of Hip Hop (street/urban) dance styles. Through the introduction of foundational vocabularies of specific dances and their social and cultural contexts, students will develop proficiency in a few core techniques that are seen across a wide variety of Hip Hop dance styles.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-1385
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 198A Topics in Movement Practice

    This course teaches specific movement forms and styles that enrich students in ways that may include increased aptitude in dance, more efficient movement, and improved body awareness, as well as broadening their understanding of dance traditions and practices throughout the world. Each semester a different discipline or set of disciplines is featured. Course develops awareness of movement and aesthetic principles particular to each form.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 198
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 198B Topics in Movement Practice

    This course teaches specific movement forms and styles that enrich students in ways that may include increased aptitude in dance, more efficient movement, and improved body awareness, as well as broadening their understanding of dance traditions and practices throughout the world. Each semester a different discipline or set of disciplines is featured. Course develops awareness of movement and aesthetic principles particular to each form.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 205A Modern Technique II

    In this course students will study the principles, practices and vocabulary common to modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Emphasis will be on developing conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Live musicians accompany all modern classes.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 205
    Prerequisites DANC 106 Modern IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 205B Modern Technique II

    In this course students will study the principles, practices and vocabulary common to modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Emphasis will be on developing conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Live musicians accompany all modern classes.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 106 Modern IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 205C Modern Technique II

    In this course students will study the principles, practices and vocabulary common to modern dance through a daily practice of warm-up exercises and movement combinations. Emphasis will be on developing conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Live musicians accompany all modern classes.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 106 Modern IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 215A Ballet Technique II

    This course focuses on the principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 215
    Prerequisites DANC 116 Ballet Technique IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1321 Ballet I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 215B Ballet Technique II

    This course focuses on the principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 116 Ballet Technique IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1321 Ballet I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 215C Ballet Technique II

    This course focuses on the principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 116 Ballet Technique IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1321 Ballet I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 220A West African Dance Technique II

    This course focuses on the techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 220
    Prerequisites DANC 121 West African Dance Technique IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1341 West African Dance Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 220B West African Dance Technique II

    This course focuses on the techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 121 West African Dance Technique IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1341 West African Dance Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 225 Experiential Anatomy

    This course is an introduction to the scientific principles underlying the complexities of movement specific to dance. Through writing, movement workshops, reading, and lectures, you will learn to apply scientific principles to movement specific to dance training. This course covers anatomical terminology and topography, skeletal design of each of the major joints, alignment, breathing and care, and prevention of injuries.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-2371
    Prerequisites DANC 106 Modern IB  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  or 33 2011 Modern Technique II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 240 Jazz Dance Technique

    Course increases the general difficulty of all aspects of the discipline. Instruction also introduces lyrical jazz, rhythmic syncopation, and increasingly difficult dance combinations. Students’ musicality and performance skills continue to grow as technical weaknesses are mastered.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-2232
    Prerequisites DANC 140 Jazz Dance for Non-Majors  or DANC 106 Modern IB  or DANC 205A Modern Technique II  or 33 1212 Intro to Dance Technique II  or 33 1311 Modern Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 245 Choreography I

    This course explores a variety of concepts and processes that may be used in making dances. Students will create their own dance studies in response to a variety of assigned exercises. Topics will include concepts such as space, time, shape, and dynamics, and processes for the invention, manipulation and structuring of movement materials. Improvisation and other physical processes will be employed as works are developed, revised and solidified into repeatable forms. Students will engage in critiques of their own and others’ work and are expected to work rigorously and imaginatively to expand in new directions.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly DANC 345
    Prerequisites DANC 167 Dance Improvisation  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 250 American Tap and Percussive Dance History

    American Tap and Percussive Dance History explores the cultural sources and evolution of foot drumming from the 17th century to the 21st century in colonial and post-colonial America, with a primary emphasis on how those forms contributed to the evolution of American tap dance. The course focuses on the forced and voluntary migration of African and European peoples whose cultural heritages collided on the North American continent on plantations, cities, minstrelsy, vaudeville, Broadway, jazz clubs and the concert stage and how the interactions between these peoples created a uniquely American art form. Through readings, lectures, discussions and extensive viewing of video and live performance, students come to understand how historical events and sociopolitical and cultural contexts shaped the centuries-old evolution that created social, theatrical, musical, and post-modern genres of American tap and foot drumming.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 111H Writing and Rhetoric I: Honors  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 109 Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 251A Tap Dance Technique 2A

    This course is a continuation and expansion of skills covered in Tap Dance I. Basic steps and rhythms are perfected and more difficult steps, rhythms and combinations are learned. Longer sequences set to music are mastered and attention is given to ensemble work, rhythmic variations and performance skills. Students will be responsible for practical and written assignments. Tap shoes are required. 

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 151A DANC 151A Tap Dance Technique I  or DANC 151B Tap Dance Technique I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 251B Tap Dance Technique 2B

    This course is a continuation and expansion of skills covered in Tap Dance I. Basic steps and rhythms are perfected and more difficult steps, rhythms and combinations are learned. Longer sequences set to music are mastered and attention is given to ensemble work, rhythmic variations and performance skills. Students will be responsible for practical and written assignments. Tap shoes are required.  

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 151A Tap Dance Technique I  or DANC 151B Tap Dance Technique I  or DANC 251A Tap Dance Technique 2A  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 260 Yoga II

    Course takes the basic poses learned in the beginning course to more advanced levels, introducing new postures and increasing challenges to muscle flexibility and strength. Students deepen their understanding and practice of yoga and solidify a lifelong relationship with this discipline for personal health and relaxation.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-2272
    Prerequisites DANC 160 Yoga 
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 285 Hip Hop Dance Technique II

    This course builds upon students’ understanding of the historical foundations and physical techniques of Hip Hop (street/urban) dances introduced in Hip Hop Dance Technique I. Students will develop intermediate to advanced level technical ability in the movement vocabulary and aesthetic principals associated with particular foundational and/or contemporary choreography at a professional level and/or for specialization in improvisation in a particular style in the circle/cypher/battle.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-2386
    Prerequisites DANC 185 Hip-Hop Dance Technique I 
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  
  
  

  • DANC 315A Ballet Technique III

    This course goes deeper into the principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Students must audition to be placed at this level.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 315
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 315B Ballet Technique III

    This course goes deeper into the principles, practices and vocabulary common to classical ballet technique through a daily practice of warm-up exercises at the barre and movement combinations both in the center and across the floor. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through the adagio and allegro sections of the class. Adagio tests balance and fosters a lyrical quality while allegro tests coordination, articulation and the ability to move quickly and softly through space. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry. Students must audition to be placed at this level.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 316 Ballet Technique IV

    This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of more complex ballet material and may draw upon skills acquired in Ballet Technique III but with increasing demands and higher expectations for competent execution. Technical weaknesses are addressed as students’ understanding, range, and body control increase. The knowledge acquired at the barre is tested in the center through more challenging adagio and allegro combinations. Emphasis is placed on physical conditioning to support stronger allegro work, coordination, alignment, clarity, movement pick-up and artistry.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-3023
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 320 West African Dance Technique III

    This course goes deeper into the techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-3031
    Prerequisites DANC 220A West African Dance Technique II  or DANC 220B West African Dance Technique II  or 33 2032 West African Technique II (F)  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  

  • DANC 335 Historical Approaches to Western Concert Dance

    Historical Approaches to Western Concert Dance explores the artistic developments in the field of Western concert dance from the 17th century to the 21st century. The course focuses on the socio-political contexts that birthed ballet and modern dance and traces how the aesthetic values of western dance forms over time morph and shift for the concert stage. Through readings, writing, lectures, discussions and extensive viewing of video and live performance, students come to understand the rich lineage of these dance forms.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3343
    Prerequisites DANC 330 Postcolonial Approaches to Dance Studies  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 340 Teaching Dance I

    This course is a broad overview of teaching dance, covering both creative and technical skills as they are taught to diverse student populations. In this class students will plan and present material to their classmates and to a population outside of class. Students will observe teachers at work, discuss various methods of teaching and prepare materials for teaching job applications.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3372
    Prerequisites DANC 245 Choreography I   
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 341 Teaching Dance II

    This course will focus primarily on methodologies of teaching dance technique. Students will serve as teaching assistants - demonstrating, making corrections, and presenting exercises - in a Level I course, in any style. Students will prepare and present movement assignments, design lesson plans, observe and practice teaching skills, and create teaching resources. For the culminating project, students will prepare and present a technique class.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3674
    Prerequisites DANC 340 Teaching Dance I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 346 Choreography II

    In Choreography II students will complete at least three movement studies and one fully realized work. Working as soloists, in duets and in small groups, students will create and perform dances and revise them based on class critiques. Class-time will be spent investigating concepts as well as performing and discussing dances prepared outside of class. In addition to making dances, students will also view videos, attend performances, and write about major contemporary artists.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites DANC 245 Choreography I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 351 Tap Dance: Improvisation

    Working alone, in duets, or small groups, students will experience warming up, guided dancing, and working within improvisational scores to develop of an artful point of view and become more expressive in their tap improvisations.

    With an emphasis on rhythmic improvisation, students will learn the “musical feels”: straight, swing, triplets, double-time and syncopation while deepening their sense of musicality and rhythmic phrasing. In addition to rhythm, students will learn to understand and spontaneously compose using melody, harmony, form and color.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites DANC 251A Tap Dance Technique 2A  or DANC 251B Tap Dance Technique 2B  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 355 Concert Production

    Concert Production is a broad survey of the tasks and processes involved in producing dance as a theatrical event. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of production elements to the choreographic concept or artistic vision and the experience of producing from an administrative, artistic, design, and technical level. A wide range of subject matter is covered including: collaborations with artistic and technical personnel, programming, performance spaces, basics of publicity, grant writing, budgeting, costuming, lighting, sound, video, and practical experience on an actual production. Students gain essential background information as well as practical experience related to the people processes, equipment, and backstage operations that support live performance. Through written work, discussions, and practical projects, students develop a model dance production plan from initial conception to full theatrical completion.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3456
    Prerequisites DANC 346 Choreography II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 360 Kinesiology

    This course, a continuation of study begun in Experiential Anatomy, looks at the scientific principles underlying the complexities of movement specific to dance. Content covers the muscular and neuromuscular systems, the physiological support systems, the prevention and care of injuries, development of conditioning programs, analysis of dance movements, and awareness of common anatomical and muscular imbalances found in dancers. Through lecture and movement workshops students learn to apply this information to their own training and to the principles of teaching.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3473
    Prerequisites  DANC 225 Experiential Anatomy  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 365 Screen Dance and Sound Design

    This course explores computer-based technologies and their applications in dance. A variety of software packages will be examined as partners in the creative process, components within stage productions, and as tools for career support. Direct interaction with technology will be supported by viewings, readings, and discussions about important artists and work in the field. Students will produce finished projects through work in at least two of the following software environments: Dance Forms, Protools LE, and iMovie.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-3840
    Prerequisites DANC 245 Choreography I 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 399A Advanced Topics in Dance

    Advanced Topics in Dance offers an opportunity for in-depth, collaborative research in domains of performance, choreography and scholarship. Each semester, the course will focus on specific themes or issues submitted to hybrid pedagogical enterprises that may include, choreographic, performative, and scholarly articulations. Semester long course topics may include: Dance for Camera, Post-Colonial Choreographies, Feminist Discourses in Dance, Physical Theatre Workshop, and Site-Specific Dancemaking Strategies. Through extended research processes-which may include extensive viewing of video and live performances, reading of pertinent literature, student driven choreographic workshops, instructor-led movement experiences, and substantial performance and production experience-students will engage with dance as a form that resists compartmentalization by methodological boundaries.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 399
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 399B Advanced Topics in Dance

    Advanced Topics in Dance offers an opportunity for in-depth, collaborative research in domains of performance, choreography and scholarship. Each semester, the course will focus on specific themes or issues submitted to hybrid pedagogical enterprises that may include, choreographic, performative, and scholarly articulations. Semester long course topics may include: Dance for Camera, Post-Colonial Choreographies, Feminist Discourses in Dance, Physical Theatre Workshop, and Site-Specific Dancemaking Strategies. Through extended research processes-which may include extensive viewing of video and live performances, reading of pertinent literature, student driven choreographic workshops, instructor-led movement experiences, and substantial performance and production experience-students will engage with dance as a form that resists compartmentalization by methodological boundaries.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 425A Advanced Contemporary Techniques

    This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of highly complex dance materials, emphasizing the deepening of technical practices in modern technical forms. Material may draw upon skills acquired in Intermediate Contemporary Techniques but with increasing demands and higher expectations for competent execution. Technical weaknesses are addressed as students’ understanding, range, and body control increase. Emphasis is on building the physical capacities of the body with awareness of alignment, developing rhythmic clarity and spatial intent, and learning skills of focus and concentration. Students must audtition to be placed at this level.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DANC 425
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 425B Advanced Contemporary Techniques

    This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of highly complex dance materials, emphasizing the deepening of technical practices in modern technical forms. Material may draw upon skills acquired in Intermediate Contemporary Techniques but with increasing demands and higher expectations for competent execution. Technical weaknesses are addressed as students’ understanding, range, and body control increase. Emphasis is on building the physical capacities of the body with awareness of alignment, developing rhythmic clarity and spatial intent, and learning skills of focus and concentration. Students must audition to be placed at this level.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 425P Advanced Contemporary Techniques

    This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of highly complex dance materials, emphasizing the deepening of technical practices in Hip-Hop forms. Material may draw upon skills acquired in Intermediate Contemporary Techniques P but with increasing demands and higher expectations for competent execution. Technical weaknesses are addressed as students’ understanding, range, and body control increase. Emphasis is on building the physical capacities of the body with awareness of alignment, developing rhythmic clarity and spatial intent, and learning skills of focus and concentration. Students must audition for placement at this level.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • DANC 470 Capstone Seminar, BFA in Dance

    This Capstone Seminar is the culminating course in the dance BFA curriculum. Facilitated by the dance faculty, seniors gather together as a community of artists and scholars to support, inspire and challenge one another as they design and execute their individual capstone projects. Project possibilities include: a concert of original work, a teaching placement in the community, an in-depth research project, a series of performances, or another pre-professional project.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 33-4001
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 480 Repertory Performance Workshop

    Course offers intensive practical experience to students who work as ensemble members under the direction of different guest artist choreographers. The class functions as a dance company engaged in processes of creation, rehearsal, and performance of dance works. You will learn and practice different rehearsal and performance processes, ensemble skills, repertoire maintenance, and performance disciplines. Each semester culminates with fully produced performances of completed works.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-3365
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DANC 495 Directed Study: Dance

    Course consists of learning activities involving student independence within the context of regular guidance and direction from a faculty advisor. Directed Studies are appropriate for students who wish to explore a subject beyond what is possible in regular courses or for students who wish to engage in a subject or activity not otherwise offered that semester by the College. They involve close collaboration with a faculty advisor who will assist in development and design of the project, oversee its progress, evaluate the final results, and submit a grade.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-2795
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DANC 496 Independent Project: Dance

    Course requires that students design their own educationally beneficial activities and take advantage of opportunities not represented in the College’s curriculum. Prior to registration, students create a detailed description and outline of their project for approval by a supervising faculty member. Forty-five hours of study activity equals one credit hour.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 33-3998
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 110 Design Thinking

    This course is an introduction to the theories and methods of design thinking which are empathetic, human-centered, tolerant of ambiguity, and action-oriented. Design thinking is a creative, innovative process to identify and solve complex problems. In this course, students participate in a series of exercises and project challenges that are resolved using a holistic design thinking process.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 112 Ceramics I

    This introductory level design/fabrication studio acquaints students with methods of forming and finishing clay into vessels and objects. The design process and material exploration is emphasized through lecture/demonstration and class discussions, where the relationship between design concept, skilled craftsmanship, and aesthetics is explored. Methods of hand building, modeling, and finishing are demonstrated. In addition to studio work, presentations, readings and discussions of traditional and contemporary applications for clay may be introduced. This course is appropriate for students from all majors.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-1940
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 113 Jewelry and Objects I

    This introductory level design/fabrication studio acquaints students with jewelry and object creation. The design process is emphasized through lecture, demonstration, critiques and class discussions, where the relationship between design concept, skilled craftsmanship, and aesthetics is explored. Through a variety of exercises, students explore technical skills including fabrication, cold-joining, soldering, surface embellishment, coloring, and finishing. This course is appropriate for students from all majors.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-1942
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 199A Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly DSGN 199
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 199B Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 199C Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 199D Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 199E Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 199F Special Topics in Design:

    This course offers rotating topics within design practices that explore interdisciplinary. Each course introduces material concentrating on new or experimental approaches and issues relative to design and related fields of study.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 212 Ceramics II

    This advanced level design/fabrication studio encourages personal expression through the creation of ceramic-based functional or non-functional objects. Building on the skills introduced in Ceramics I, multiple processes and methods for working with clay will be presented and explored. Skilled craftsmanship and an understanding of how design concepts may be reflected in material and constructive choices are emphasized.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2941
    Prerequisites DSGN 112 Ceramics I      
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 213 Jewelry and Objects II

    This advanced level design/fabrication studio encourages personal investigation through the creation of jewelry and functional/non-functional objects. Building on the skills introduced in Jewelry and Objects I, a variety of advanced techniques including etching, enameling, and forming are presented and explored. Skilled craftsmanship and an understanding of how design concepts may be reflected in material and fabrication choices are emphasized.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-2943
    Prerequisites DSGN 113 Jewelry and Objects I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 265 Furniture I

    This introductory level design/fabrication studio acquaints students with the requirements of furniture making, primarily concentrating on wood constructive techniques. Design planning and material exploration is emphasized through lecture/demonstration and class discussions, where the relationship between design concept, skilled craftsmanship, and aesthetics is explored. Instruction includes hand and power tools and covers skills from conceptualization to hand finishing. This course is appropriate for students from all majors.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-2946
    Prerequisites ARTS 105 Foundation Studio  or 22 1920 Making 2  or CINE 105 Production Design Fabrication Basics  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 350 Portfolio

    Portfolio is a focal course designed to utilize work from other required courses within a student’s major. Students explore concepts and professional techniques to develop, document, and curate a body of work for different audiences (think entering the job market), demonstrating a range of work, conceptual sophistication and technical proficiency. The course will allow students to demonstrate professionalism, verbal skills, and conceptual and critical thinking, while communicating a personal creative story in a compelling manner. Topics include archiving and curating a sequence, researching a target market, and self-branding.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-4385
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR) Design Majors Only (4DSG)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 365 Furniture II

    This advanced level design/fabrication studio acquaints students with the requirements of advanced furniture making. Building on the skills introduced in Furniture I, a variety of advanced techniques which may include steam-bending, veneering, digital fabrication, limited-edition production, and spray-finishing are presented and explored. Primarily concentrating on wood constructive techniques, students are provided the opportunity to design and fabricate a piece of their choosing and may incorporate additional/alternative materials. The design process, incorporating model and full-scale mock-ups, continues to be emphasized.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3946
    Prerequisites DSGN 265 Furniture I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • DSGN 495 Directed Study: Design

    Course consists of learning activities involving student independence within the context of regular guidance and direction from a faculty advisor. Directed Studies are appropriate for students who wish to explore a subject beyond what is possible in regular courses or for students who wish to engage in a subject or activity not otherwise offered that semester by the College. They involve close collaboration with a faculty advisor who will assist in development and design of the project, oversee its progress, evaluate the final results, and submit a grade.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3990
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • DSGN 496 Independent Project: Design

    Course is an independent project designed by the student, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not presently available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, student must submit a written proposal that outlines the project.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-3998
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • EASC 101 Geology: Earth as a Planet

    This course examines the basic scientific principles governing Earth and its operation. Through numerous hands-on activities, students study earth materials and how they form, surface processes and how they shape the land, and internal processes and how they lead to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and even movement of whole continents. Topics also include geologic time, the history of Earth and life on it, climate and climate change, and the impact of human activities on Earth.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1310
    SL
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • EASC 105 Oceanography and the Marine Environment

    This introductory course explores the oceans of the world, the living organisms of the ocean, and the vast mineral wealth of the ocean floor. New discoveries in the ocean sciences are discussed. The dynamic, growing field of oceanography and the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of oceans are investigated.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1311
    SC
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 110H The Science of Global Change: Honors

    This course examines the idea of global environmental change and the mechanisms by which global change occurs. We will use an approach combining Earth history with modern Earth processes (Earth systems) to understand changes in the physical environment like plate movement and climate change, and changes in the biological environment like evolution and extinction. We will analyze some of the relationships between physical and biological changes on Earth (physical mechanisms for extinction, biological inputs to climate change, and others). Students will be challenged to use their knowledge to better inform public awareness of global change, and public policy on global change issues.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1312
    SC
    Requirements 3.5 or Higher GPA (35GP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 115 Natural Disasters

    Both geologic and climatic natural disasters are explored in this course. Central focus is on causes and effects of disasters, particularly on the results of human attempts to prepare for these disasters. Topics include meteorite impacts, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, floods, and the effects of floods on human and animal life.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1320
    SC
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 120 Meteorology

    This course provides an introduction to the dynamics of the atmosphere and the methods of forecasting weather. Topics include theories of Earth’s climate, effects of pollution on the weather, applications to marine and aviation agencies, and careers in meteorology. Activities include graphing, weather forecasting, and maintenance of a weather log.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1330
    SC
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 125H Vertebrate Paleontology: Honors

    This is an Honors course and students need special permission to register. Vertebrates have been around for more than 500 million years and are one of the most successful groups of organisms inhabiting the Earth today. This course explores the fossil evidence for the evolution and diversification of vertebrates, including fishes, crocodiles, dinosaurs, birds, and mammals. How vertebrate evolution is conveyed in scientific and popular literature, the arts, and museum exhibits will be examined in the context of the science and methods behind how fossils are discovered, collected, analyzed, reported, and displayed. This is an Honors class. In addition to other possible pre-requisites, students need a minimum G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher to enroll.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1350HN
    SC
    Requirements 3.5 or Higher GPA (35GP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 135 Dinosaur Evolution and Extinction

    Dinosaurs were one of the most successful groups of organisms on Earth, and still exist today as birds. What is the evidence for diet, running speed, or for behavior associated with bizarre adaptations like head ornaments or super long necks? You will explore fossil evidence and scientific methods to answer questions about evolutionary relationships, physiology, behavior, past environments and extinction. Labs provide a hands-on introduction to fossils, rocks and fundamental concepts of natural history, geology and paleontology.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1352
    SL
    Concurrent Requisite EASC 136 Dinosaur Evolution and Extinction: Lab  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  

  • EASC 140H Paleontology Field Observations & Methods: Honors

    This course provides a hands-on introduction to paleontology field methods, including fossil reconnaissance, identification, and collection during a two-week field expedition to the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. You will learn about the paleontology and geology of the park by reading and interpreting popular and scientific literature. Emphasis will be placed on detailed observation and documentation of vertebrate fossils and geologic context in a field notebook that will provide the basis for a final project interpreting your field experience.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1354HN
    SL
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • EASC 145 Historical Geology

    Students investigate the geological processes that have shaped the environment and life on Earth over the past 4.5 billion years. The course explores the theory of Plate Tectonics and follows the development of common fossil forms and prehistoric life with a special focus on the Chicago geological record. Laboratory experience includes mineral/rock identification, analysis of fossils, and interpretation of geologic maps.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 56-1380
    SL
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • ECON 101 Introduction to Economics

    General theory and specific real-world applications illuminate the economic functions of our society. Topics covered include basic concepts of workings of markets, supply, demand, fiscal and monetary policy, and governmental roles. Class discusses current personal, business, governmental, and contemporary economic issues and problems.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 50-1201
    SS
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • ECON 310 Ethics and Economics: Controversial Policy Issues of Our Time

    Conventional economic justification for policies embodies a particular moral logic despite its claim to value-neutrality. This course surveys alternate moral/political perspectives from which legitimacy (or moral acceptability) of contemporary economic policies could be debated. Students will be invited to apply these theoretical arguments to a set of contemporary policy issues in the U.S.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 50-3202
    SS
    Prerequisites ENGL 112 Writing and Rhetoric II  or ENGL 112H Writing and Rhetoric II: Honors  or ENGL 122 International Writing and Rhetoric II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • ECON 310H Ethics and Economics: Controversial Policy Issues of Our Time: Honors

    Conventional economic justification for policies embodies a particular moral logic despite its claim to value-neutrality. This course surveys alternate moral/political perspectives from which legitimacy (or moral acceptability) of contemporary economic policies could be debated. Students will be invited to apply these theoretical arguments to a set of contemporary policy issues in the U.S. This is an Honors class. In addition to other possible pre-requisites, students need a minimum G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher to enroll.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 50-3202HN
    SS
    Prerequisites ENGL 112 Writing and Rhetoric II  or ENGL 112H Writing and Rhetoric II: Honors  or ENGL 122 International Writing and Rhetoric II  
    Requirements 3.5 or Higher GPA (35GP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



 

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