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Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HCSCI 760 - Policy Regulation & Politics in HC
3 credit(s)
Explores how the socio-political environment impacts health policy for both public and private healthcare organizations in the United States. Topics covered include expanding regulations, health insurance reform, financing, government supported programs, quality care and population-based policy issues. Students also learn about social determinants of health, health disparities and how public policy influences health and illness in America. Pass/No Pass
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HCSCI 765 - Human Resources Management Healthcare
3 credit(s)
Will provide students with an overview of various aspects that are the foundation for human resource management. Students will come away with a list of resources to assist them in daily functions of human resources, learn about laws impacting the workplace, and understand the supervisor’s role in managing/coaching/counseling current and future workers. This course covers the basic elements of structure needed to support the organization with its human capital. Pass/No Pass
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HCSCI 770 - Healthcare Operations Mgmt
3 credit(s)
Explores the application of operations management concepts within healthcare organizations. Topics covered include systems theory, quality improvement, project management, facility location and design, health information management systems, marketing and budgeting. In addition, students learn how supply management, scheduling, productivity, cost performance, and adequate staffing influence performance. Discussion of how internal organizational change and external factors such as regulations can disrupt daily operations is included. Pass/No Pass
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NL 501 - Personal Leadership Development
2 credit(s)
Leaders who know more about themselves, the better skilled they are at developing & leading others. Understanding ourselves helps us understand others and our preferences for communication, decision-making, and approaching our daily lives. We will participate in the Meyer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to discover our preferences and apply them to our professional development and the workplace. We will also use Strength Finders and other tools that increase our leadership skills.
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NL 502 - Colloquium: Rural Nonprofit Specializati
2 credit(s)
Rural nonprofits face challenges from limited donor bases, developing local collaborations with local governments and other organizations, maintaining staff, and community engagement. Colloquium introduces these unique and other challenges and opportunities of rural nonprofits through seasoned practitioners, funders, and board governance consultants. Specific topics will be addressed from student requests and current trends in the profession.
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NL 503 - Colloquium: Environmental Nonprofit Spec
2 credit(s)
Local and regional environmental organizations have unique attributes and missions that guide their direction and actions. Within the environmental community nature-based learning centers consist of all the common challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities of other nonprofits plus the stewardship of lands and conservation. Colloquium introduces and integrates unique challenges with best practices through seasoned practitioners, consultants and donors.
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NL 504 - Colloquium: Nonprofit Organiza
2 credit(s)
This colloquium is designed for those wishing to gain both a broad and in-depth academic and practical applications with the nonprofit profession without choosing either the Rural or Environmental specialization. Colloquium introduces and integrates unique challenges with best practices through seasoned practitioners, consultants and donors.
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NL 510 - Fiscal Management & Budgeting
2 credit(s)
Nonprofits must have sound financial systems in place for operational management and strategic growth. Nonprofits are a business, and this course focuses on the fundamental principles and practices for nonprofit budget development and fiscal management. Concentrating on the core skills a nonprofit leader needs to successfully develop and deliver fiscally responsible budgets and reports. Aligning the budget to all other processes such as staffing, operations and strategic goals will be accomplished through analysis of case studies and real-time organizational fiscal policies.
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NL 520 - Resource Development Strategie
2 credit(s)
Nonprofits, by design, need to develop creative and successful streams of revenue and fundraising strategies to remain fiscally solvent. Strategies include vibrant and efficient fundraising, grants, and potential earned income. Different methods are needed to create fiscal sustainability, and each require different mindsets and approaches. Fundraising requires plans, goals, donor development and grants to build and sustain efforts from outside of the organization. Revenue streams focus on earned income to bring funds into the organization. Methods are used to create a diverse and mindful approach to fiscal sustainability. Participate in case studies and real-time fundraising planning and implementation.
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NL 530 - Developing a Strategy-Based Culture
2 credit(s)
Strategic planning can fall short of expectations, so this course focuses on building the capacity of individuals and organizations to successfully create and implement a strategic plan and its actions. Discover common language and components of the planning process to become an empowered participant or a skilled leader. How do we all head in the same direction and accomplish what we set out to do? Without implementation and strong integration a strategic plan may not become part of the culture. Engage in review and analysis of strategic planning models, processes, and techniques.
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NL 532 - Developing the Capacity of People
2 credit(s)
A leader knows they must develop the people around them to create and sustain a vibrant organization. Nonprofit leaders develop people’s potential through coaching, team development, and a healthy culture. Principles and best practices for developing individual’s growth for the organization through coaching is fundamental to team success. Teams are important and can also struggle so this course examines and adopts techniques and tools to create and enhance team success. The concept of organizational culture is a key to integrating individual and team performance into a transformative experience and long-term achievement.
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NL 533 - Managing People
2 credit(s)
Nonprofit leaders are supervisors with hiring and evaluation responsibilities that often must manage interpersonal conflicts with staff and volunteers. People are the heart of any organization and regardless of everyone’s belief in that mission, people issues are common challenges. Principles for developing strong human resources for an organization’s best-efforts help determine best organizational structure, reporting, and delegation strategies. Topics include the legal, policies, and common best practices for developing and maintaining a strong team of staff and volunteers. Interpersonal conflict supervising skills, record keeping, annual work plans and reviews are all covered and integrated into a human resource plan.
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NL 540 - Managing Meetings & Projects
2 credit(s)
A nonprofit leader needs tools and techniques to manage an array of projects, tasks, and meetings to manage time and enhance resources. Project Management (PM) is a tool to organize and determine progress to completion for any size program. Discover how PM can be used effectively at all levels of management and staff or board engagement. Learn and apply each PM step to real-time nonprofit projects and events. Effective meetings are attainable through a fundamental set of facilitation and management tools and techniques.
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NL 550 - Diversity, Inclusion, & Cmty Engagement
2 credit(s)
Nonprofits must embrace the changing needs of their communities and develop priorities and plans to address Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), justice, advocacy, and community involvement. This course will raise students’ awareness of and ability to enhance diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. This course will unpack how personal and social understandings of diversity affect organizational life and explore leadership strategies for embracing equity and managing diversity in the workplace. Students will learn how to use equity and inclusion practices to engage and build community partnerships.
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NL 552 - Building Collaborations and Partnerships
2 credit(s)
Sharing experiences, resources, wisdom, and mission with other organizations can achieve significant outcomes for the community served. Develop and apply the concept of different organizational relationships needed to provide a variety of efficient operational and effective strategic services that meets the needs of the organizations involved and their constituents. Principles of organizational relationships, best practices, and real-time case studies are used to create long-lasting collaborations and partnerships.
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NL 554 - Board Governance As Collaborative Leader
2 credit(s)
Great nonprofits have strong boards with clear roles, responsibilities, and excellent relationships with the Executive Director. Gain a greater understanding of the legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards, board development, succession, stages, and best practices for new, small, large, and mature nonprofit organizations. Use board assessment tools and evaluate templates for board membership, structure, positions, and terms. Specifc attention will include diversifying a board to remain relevant and representative of those served. Case studies will examine both exemplary and struggling boards and develop strategies to keep a healthy or to improve a board.
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NL 555 - Special Topics Nonprofit Organizations
2 credit(s)
Special Topics are the interactive communications and sharing centers for the MNL using experts and peer networking on specific nonprofit leadership and management topics. Topics will be generated by the students and faculty that are forward-looking into the challenges and opportunities of the profession. Each special topic will be integrated into relevant courses, theories, and practices.
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NL 556 - Program Innovation & Design
2 credit(s)
Nonprofits need to be creative, adaptable, and proactive for programs and services to achieve their mission and engage with their community. Program innovation and design is grounded on developing relationships with clients that include trust, active listening, and collaboration using human-centered design, strategic assessments, and community co-creation platforms.
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NL 558 - Impact & Iteration
2 credit(s)
A nonprofit organization’s true and deep impact can only be determined through an understanding what has been achieved, its openness to learning, and capability to change. Nonprofits excel at creating programs and services but are challenged to determine when a program should be deleted. There is demand from foundations, communities, and donors, and clients to provide results of programs and services. This course focuses on a human-centered and a powerful method to assess programs and organizational processes for effectiveness and impact.
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NL 560 - Special Topics in Rural Nonprofits
2 credit(s)
Special Topics NL 560 focuses on the common connections, challenges, opportunities, and solutions to developing and operating a nonprofit located in rural and small communities.
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NL 570 - Special Topics: Environmental Nonprofits
2 credit(s)
Environmental centers consist of all the common challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities of other nonprofits plus the stewardship of lands and conservation. Special Topics NL 570 focuses on the historical role of environmental centers as educational organizations, but what new roles will be needed to meet missions and remain relevant in their communities? 2 credits.
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NL 600 - Field Placement/Project in Action
1 - 2 credit(s)
Field Placement is a 150-hour experience designed for first time students of the nonprofit profession, emerging leaders within a nonprofit organization, and those wishing to switch careers. All experiences are place-based and involve a site mentor with opportunities to observe and experience the workings of the selected nonprofit organization. A Project in Action is an opportunity that benefits both the participant and a nonprofit organization. The completed Project in Action is presented in the second Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): NL 501 and NL 502, NL 503, or NL 504
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NL 601 - Leading Nonprofit Organization
2 credit(s)
Leadership focuses on developing a culture of team, building capacity of others, and practicing systems thinking. Apply principles of personal leadership development to a leader’s roles and responsibilities in the organization. Facilitate change, using effective internal and external communications. Create and match functions to structure and governance. Practice your strengths to a variety of organizational situations to be an extraordinary leader with people. Integrate the common themes from each of the courses into an empowering framework.
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NL 602 - Projects in Action Presentations
2 credit(s)
Upon completion of NL 600 Projects in Action, MNL students will develop and present the results of their experience to other cohort members and invited guests. The course will also feature relevant guest experts as speakers and panel members. This course serves as the capstone experience for the MNL.
Prerequisite(s): NL 600
Course Offering:
Spring, annually
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SA 476 - Overseas Study
1 - 18 credit(s)
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SLAM 395 - Independent Study
1 - 4 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required. May be repeated with change in topic
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 101 - Intro to ASL Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
An introductory course to American Sign Language and Deaf culture. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency to the ACTFL Novice Mid level through comprehensible input, and also on involvement in the Deaf community. Attendance to five Deaf community events is required for this course.
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ASL 102 - Intro to ASL Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
An introductory level course to American Sign Language and Deaf culture that continues instruction from ASL 101. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency to the ACTFL Novice High level through comprehensible input, and also on involvement in the Deaf community. Attendance to five Deaf community events is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 with a minimum grade of C-.
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ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language
4 credit(s)
Intermediate level course on American Sign Language and Deaf culture that continues instruction from ASL 102. Emphasis is placed on further developing proficiency to the ACTFL Intermediate Low level, and also on involvement in the Deafcommunity. Attendance to five Deaf community events is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 with a minimum grade of C-.
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ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language
4 credit(s)
An intermediate level course on American Sign Language and Deaf culture that continues instruction from ASL 201. Emphasis is placed on further developing proficiency to the ACTFL Intermediate Low level, and also on involvement in the Deaf community. Attendance to five Deaf community events is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
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Anthropology |
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ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the methods, theories, and history of cultural anthropology investigating the comparative study of human societies in all their remarkable complexity and diversity. A special mandate of the field is to discover new and less harmful ways of perceiving and understanding the different experiences, practices, histories, and values of people and communities from all parts of the world. This course is designed to examine the ways people within a range of societies make sense of and order their lives. It emphasizes that other possibilities, beyond the ones with which we are most familiar, exist for solving problems and for achieving meaningful lives.
Offered: Offered annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Social Systems and Human Behavior
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ANTH 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ANTH 203 - Contemporary Pacific Studies
4 credit(s)
Oceania is a region of extraordinary cultural diversity, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. The Pacific has long been an object of European interest being imagined as a serene, exotic, and savage paradise. These images reflect Western desires and discourses, and counter everyday life in the Pacific Islands. This course will explore the relationship between western and local/indigenous representations of culture while also focusing on the dynamics of social life and transformations associated with de/colonization and globalization in the Pacific.
Offered: Offered triennially.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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ANTH 206 - Sex, Gender, Culture
4 credit(s)
In all societies, people organize social relationships and identities, ideologies and symbolic systems, in terms of gender and sexuality, but they do so in different ways. In this course, we will examine the ways in which individuals and societies imagine, experience, impose and challenge gender and sexuality systems in a diversity of cultural contexts, including those of the United States, Oceania, Africa, and Asia. One of the aims throughout the course will be to explore other societies as a means of better understanding and critiquing our own.
Offered: Offered triennially.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Diverse Perspectives, International Perspective, and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): GSS 201 , ANTH 101 , SOC 101, SOC 102, SOC 110 , SOC 120 , or SOC 130 .
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ANTH 207 - Good Food: Eating & Community
4 credit(s)
People give meaning to the consumption, distribution, and production of food and its effects on bodies in ways that define the appropriate social relationships in the world. This course explores how societies build connections between what we eat and who we are and between definitions of good food as linked to definitions of a good society and a good life. We will discuss how people define themselves and their cultures via food production, distribution, preparation, and consumption. This class will also critically examine food systems at local and global levels.
Offered: Offered triennially.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement and International Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 , PH 101 , SOC 101, SOC 102, SOC 110 , SOC 120 , or SOC 130 .
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ANTH 240 - Comparative Religions
4 credit(s)
Comparative study of major world and selected regional religions with an emphasis on the analysis of beliefs, rituals, symbolism and social organization. Also listed as REL 240 . May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirements: International and Diverse Perspectives, and Historical Context.
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ANTH 241 - Introduction to World Music
4 credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, structured listening and participation, students will explore various music cultures throughout the world including those in Japan, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, Indonesia and India. In addition, the course includes an examination of Afro-American and Native American music as well as other less commonly known North American forms and genres. Also listed as MUS 241 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International perspectives.
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ANTH 268 - Trinidad Culture & Society
4 credit(s)
Designed to prepare students for travel to Trinidad and Tobago in the Winter Term (ANTH 368 /SOCWK 368 ). The course covers various features of Trinidad and Tobago’s history from its early imperial encounter to its present post-colonial condition. Additionally, the class covers contemporary culture and local and global political economy. Perhaps most importantly, the course requires students to create a research project to be implemented as field research in Trinidad and Tobago. In this sense, the course is preparation for what anthropologists and social workers would refer to as a ‘field methods’ class. For this element of the class, students must create a research project, conduct preliminary textual and internet research, and begin making contacts in Trinidad and Tobago. Students therefore must be fully prepared at the end of this course to conduct self-directed, ethnographic research in Trinidad and Tobago. Also listed as SOCWK 268 .
Offered: Offered alternate years during Fall.
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ANTH 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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ANTH 295 - Independent Study
1-6 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ANTH 299 - Field Experience
1-2 credit(s)
A course for students who wish to combine anthropology and their service learning experiences through the Humanitarian Center. May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
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ANTH 302W - Designing Ethnography
2 credit(s)
One of the aims of anthropology is “to grasp the native’s point of view, his relation to life, to realize his vision of his world.” Anthropologists employ many strategies, methods, and approaches to understand this point of view and related cultural context. This class is designed to give students hands-on experience with research design and qualitative methods as well as build awareness around the benefits and limitations of such methods. The course begins with an introduction to ethnography as a way of collecting empirical data and as a way of thinking. We then explore specific methods, while students develop their own research proposals and IRBs.
Offered: Annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior; Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits) and ANTH 101 , SOC 110 , SOC 120 , or SOC 130 .
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ANTH 311 - Medicine, Body and Culture
4 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to critical areas of inquiry in medical anthropology. By examining the socio-cultural dimensions of sickness and healing cross-culturally, we will explore how anthropologists have approached historical and contemporary problems in the global field of medicine. While our course trajectory will lead us to treat Western biomedicine as only one among many systems of meaning and authority, we will also spend some time deconstructing the often unspoken assumptions that govern this field, thereby complicating the notion that the latter is somehow insulated from the reach of culture. We also will focus on issues of power, inequality, and gender and health. Also listed as GSS 311 and PH 311 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Civic Engagement (2010-17 catalogs); International Perspectives, Diverse Perspectives, and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 , GSS 201 , SOC-101, SOC 316 or PH 101 .
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ANTH 313 - Religion & Culture
4 credit(s)
An anthropological and sociological analysis of religious practice, including belief, ritual, experience, organization, and knowledge. Using interpretive strategies from anthropology, sociology, and religious studies this course investigates the origins and development of religious practice as unique social contexts and their relation to other forms of social life.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
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ANTH 317 - Pop Culture: Cultural Studies
4 credit(s)
Using theories drawn from the school of Cultural Studies as well as what has come to be known as “critical theory”, this course takes an intensive analysis of the many artifacts of popular culture. A central goal of the course is to understand how the artifacts we analyze reflect, respond to, shape, and are shaped by the broader social/cultural forces around them. Also listed as SOC 317 .
Offered: Offered annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts (AIT).
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 , SOC 101, SOC 102, SOC 110 , SOC 120 , or SOC 130 .
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ANTH 343 - Food, Fat, and Fitness
4 credit(s)
The United States is a culture obsessed with food, fat, and fitness. As efforts to reduce obesity increase, rates of obesity actually increase. Why is that? This anthropology course depends heavily on interdisciplinary perspectives to explore the connections between body size and culture, examining food, fat, and fitness not just as public health issues but as culturally and historically constructed categories related to gender, race, sexuality, and class. While we will explore biocultural approaches to obesity, this course is not a biomedical study of the “obesity epidemic.” Instead we examine the discourses and vocabulary used to describe this current “crisis.” Also listed as GSS 343 and PH 343 .
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 , GSS 201 , SOC 101, SOC 316 , or PH 101 .
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ANTH 368 - Trinidad Culture & Society: Travel
2 credit(s)
Travel course to Trinidad and Tobago. The class is designed so that students are, in many ways, the primary architects of their travel experience. They design their own research projects, set goals for conducting and completing their projects, meet with Trinidadians they contacted themselves, and analyze the data they collected. In essence then, this course serves as a field methods class in Social Science, though open to all majors. The course blends scientific methods, critical philosophical inquiry, and literary writing practices to help students become creative and critical thinkers as well as internationally engaged and aware citizens. Also listed as SOCWK 368 .
Offered: Offered alternate years during Winter.
Core Requirement(s): Counts towards core requirements: International Perspectives and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 268 or SOCWK 268 .
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ANTH 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ANTH 402W - Writing Ethnography
4 credit(s)
This course involves the study and practice of the complex craft of writing and evaluating ethnography. Students will read, analyze, and critique ethnographies in conjunction with the critical review and analysis of influential social, literary, and ethnographic theories while writing their own ethnographies. The production of an ethnography, involving primary field research, a literature review, and social/cultural analysis is a crucial component of the course.
Offered: Annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 302W and Junior Standing.
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ANTH 412 - Ethnography Lab: Senior Capstone
2 credit(s)
Students will complete their senior thesis projects in Ethnography Lab. The course will focus on presenting findings and projects in multiple formats including through social media, journalism, as well as ethnography. Emphasis will be placed on peer-feedback and discussion.
Offered: Offered Annually.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 402W , or 4 credits of ANTH 451 .
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ANTH 450 - Directed Research in Anthropology
1-4 credit(s)
Directed Research in Anthropology allows students of advanced standing to participate in a research project with an anthropology faculty member in order to gain practical experience in the conduct of ongoing professional-level sociological research. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits total.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).
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ANTH 451 - Directed Research: Capstone
1-4 credit(s)
Directed Research: Capstone allows students of advanced standing to participate in a research project with an ANTH faculty member in order to gain practical experience in the conduct of ongoing professional-level ANTH research. Participation in this research will count towards the students’ capstone requirement in the major. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits). Instructor’s consent required.
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ANTH 468 - Anthropology Mentor
1-4 credit(s)
Allows students with strong ethnographic methods training to serve as mentors in Anthropology courses. Students who enroll in this course will work closely with Anthropology faculty to develop activities for courses that teach critical ethnographic methods, such as participant observation, interview techniques, field note taking, and data analysis. Mentors will also work closely with students to help them create
ethnographic research projects in relevant courses. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent required.
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ANTH 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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Applied Science |
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SCI 110 - PSiMS Seminar
0 credit(s)
Required seminar course for recipients of Pacific Scholarships in Mathematics and Sciences (PSiMS). Students will meet each week for community building, exposure to career and research opportunities, discussion of current topics in science/math and to plan an outreach event. Instructor’s Consent required. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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SCI 170 - Astronomy
4 credit(s)
A survey of astronomy, including the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, astronomical instruments, and space science. Evening observing sessions.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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SCI 172 - Introduction to Cosmology
2 credit(s)
Recent discoveries in astronomy are shedding light on some of the biggest questions we can ask: Does space go on forever, or does it have an end somewhere? Has the universe always existed, or did it have a beginning? Where does the matter that makes up our bodies come from? What will be the fate of our universe in the future? This course provides an overview of what science has to say about these kinds of questions, and an introduction to the methods used to gain this knowledge. Class discussions and assignments will help you develop your own personal perspective on how you connect to the big picture, guided by information from modern scientific cosmology.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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SCI 190 - Engineering Passport
1 credit(s)
An introduction to the fields of engineering, with an emphasis on the methods of problems solving and the nature of employment in these fields. Course activities include presentations, discussions, guest lectures, field trips, and problem-solving exercises.
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SCI 200 - Material Science for Makers
2 credit(s)
Through the lens of cultural values, this interdisciplinary course introduces students to relationships between art, craft, design, and science as applied to processes and materials used for the production of functional objects such as tools, tableware, and clothing. Throughout history, scientific and empirical approaches have been used outside of the laboratory by artisans and craftspeople to improve our food, tools, and shelters for the benefit of our health and well-being. In this course, students will use the scientific method in their work as they explore how science and culture inform and influence our choices and treatment of physical materials used to make the things we need. We will evaluate these choices for their utility and investigate the materials and processes of making using the scientific frameworks of physics and chemistry. We will also assess methods of production while considering issues of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Using Japanese culture as a unifying thread through lecture, reading, written reflection, and hand’s on making, students will explore attitudes towards consumption and the science behind the processes of making objects of use in indigenous, traditional, and industrial cultures. Through the course of the semester, students will complete a simple sheath knife, a raku tea bowl, and a shibori-dyed article of clothing. The course will be team taught by faculty from both the School of Natural Sciences and the School of Humanities.
Corequisite(s): HUM 200 .
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SCI 201 - Material Science for Makers
2 credit(s)
Material Science for Makers, SCI 201, is part of a two-course interdisciplinary experience (SCI 201 and ARTST 201 ) that introduces students to relationships between art, craft, design, and science as applied to processes and materials used for the production of functional objects such as tools, tableware, and clothing. In SCI 201, students will use the scientific method as they conduct experiments and explore how science and culture inform and influence the choices and treatment of physical materials used to make the things we need. We will evaluate these choices for their utility and investigate the materials and processes of production using the scientific frameworks of physics and chemistry. We will also assess methods of production while considering issues of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through experiment, lecture, reading, and written reflection, students will explore the science behind the processes of making materials and objects such as ceramic bowls, steel knives, and dyed textiles. The course will be taught by faculty from the School of Natural Sciences.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Corequisite(s): ARTST 201
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SCI 261 - Science & History of Information: Prep
2 credit(s)
We are living in the Information Age-a time in which information is a driving force in human experience. Everything from human languages to computer data to DNA to scientific models of the universe are based on the encoding and transmission of information. This course explores the historical development of the modern scientific concept of information and the emphasis is on encouraging students to understand and appreciate the role of information in science and society. The topics will be introduced in the context of the UK history at the time. This course is required in order to enroll in Science & History of Info in UK: Travel, but it can also be taken as a standalone 2-credit course.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing (30 or more completed credits)
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SCI 262 - Science & History of Info in UK: Travel
2 credit(s)
This course builds on the foundation developed in SCI 261, with a travel experience. In the UK, students will visit places, see artifacts, and learn from people central to the history and science of information-from Stonehenge to the Bodleian Old Library in Oxford to Bletchley Park. Through firsthand experiences, students will gain insights into the historical development of the concept of information and the ability to explain its role in current scientific and technological frameworks. Instructor’s Consent required.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International and Diverse Perspectives
Prerequisite(s): SCI 261
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SCI 280 - Technical Writing in Science
2 credit(s)
Technical writing course that guides science majors through the various genres of technical writing. Special focus is placed on the writing process and developing habits for revision. Class assignments take both a multimodal and collaborative approach, focusing on group dynamics and peer review as an element of drafting clear, audience-driven documents in business, government, and industry. Discussion topics include discourse communities, audience, professional research, online reputation management, interview skills, and ethics. Documents and assignments range from job application materials, correspondence and email, progress reports, proposals, formal reports, and presentations.
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SCI 295 - Independent Study
1 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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SCI 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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SCI 490 - Applied Science Senior Capstone
2 credit(s)
Serves as the capstone course and project for students majoring in Applied Science. Students will design and complete a capstone project that includes independent study and analysis of experimental or scientific literature. Examples of acceptable projects include a focused review of the literature that results in an original interpretation of novel applications; a pedagogical project for students interested in pursuing a career in teaching; a project based on community service that uses innovative application of scientific principles and technology; an internship at a government laboratory or an industrial site. All projects culminate in a written paper, and public presentation. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, declared Applied Science major, and 14 of relevant upper division coursework.
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SCI 495 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ARTHI 260 - History of Design
4 credit(s)
Historical survey of 19th and 20th century design. Links dominant trends, theories and representative designs to their social, historic, cultural, political, technological and aesthetic context. Close analysis of individual objects are interwoven with overarching themes, including the changing role of the designer in society, production processes, materials, the role of the body in design, and the significance of design in culture and society. Our primary concern is industrial design, but other media (furniture, ceramics, glass, etc.), exhibitions and educational institutions, as well as the impact of technology and new social uses are considered.
Offered: Alternate years.
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ARTHI 270 - Global Art History I: Prehistoric-14th Century
4 credit(s)
Surveys visual culture from the Prehistoric period to the 14th century. It examines major artworks, monuments, artists, and movements within diverse cultures, such as the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantine, Islam, Medieval, Mesoamerica, South and North America, and Africa. In a contextual analysis, students will explore the meanings and functions of art and architecture, focusing on the historical, religious, political, cultural, and socio-economic contexts that shaped these works. In this framework, students also learn methods and vocabulary of art analysis while expanding their knowledge of art, history, geography, politics, religion, literature, and ethnicity.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Historical Context. International & Diverse Perspectives.
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ARTHI 271 - Global Art History II: 15th Century - Present
4 credit(s)
Surveys visual culture from the 15th century to the present. It examines major artworks, monuments, artists, and movements within diverse cultures from Europe, Mesoamerica, South and North America, Oceania, and Africa. In a contextual analysis, students will explore the meanings and functions of art and architecture, focusing on the historical, religious, political, cultural, and socio-economic contexts that shaped these works. In this framework, students also learn methods and vocabulary of art analysis while expanding their knowledge of art, history, geography, politics, religion, literature, and ethnicity.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Historical Context, International & Diverse Perspectives.
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ARTHI 276 - Art & Architecture of Asia
4 credit(s)
This course is a selective survey of the architecture and visual arts of Asia, focusing primarily upon the artistic traditions of India, China, and Japan from prehistory to the turn of the twentieth century. Major artworks, monuments, and themes will be examined and interpreted using various analytical and contextual perspectives (such as formal, functional, iconographic, sociological, cultural, historical, political, and religious) in order to construct an understanding of their significance in an Asian cultural context.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Historical Context.
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ARTHI 280 - Women, Gender, Sexuality in Art
4 credit(s)
This course explores the representation of women, gender, and sexuality in visual culture. It examines how these constructs are relevant to the creation, patronage, and appreciation of art in various cultures in history. It places an emphasis on current discourses, including Feminist art analysis and issues of race and sexual orientation as they pertain to the artists or works being considered. Also listed as GSS 280 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context, International & Diverse Perspectives
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ARTHI 282 - Special Topics in Art History
2 or 4 credit(s)
This is a special topics course focusing on the specific interests of students and faculty, including thematic courses and in-depth studies of particular artists, movements, and cultures from throughout the history of art. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analysis and Interpretation of Texts
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ARTHI 295 - Independent Study
1-18 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ARTHI 342 - Islamic Art and Architecture
4 credit(s)
This course provides students with a general introduction of Islamic art and architecture from the 7th through the 18th century. It examines selected characteristic works of art and architecture from the formative periods to the later periods with distinctive regional expressions. The discussion will cover a variety of media and techniques including architecture, architectural decoration, metal work, ceramics, and the arts of the book, both from the religious and secular realms. Students will explore the meaning and functions of art created within specific religious, social, political, historical, and artistic contexts in order to understand the significance of the visual culture in the Islamic context.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Historical Context.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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ARTHI 352 - 19th Century Art
4 credit(s)
This course is a contextual examination of the development of painting, sculpture, photography, and other arts from the late 18th-century to the end of the 19th-century, focusing upon North American and European movements. It explores the meaning and functions of the visual arts created within specific social, political, historical, and artistic contexts. In particular, this course studies how artists responded to the developments of the 19th century that led to the rise of modernism and the avant-garde.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analysis & Interpretation of Texts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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ARTHI 362 - Modern Art: 1900-1960
4 credit(s)
This course is a contextual history of Modern art including painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts in Europe and the United States from 1900 to 1960. In particular, this course will explore the cultural influences, trends in style and expression, and comparative relationships in the visual arts using various analytical perspectives (such as formal, sociological, cultural, historical, and political) in order to understand modern art’s significant role as the foundation and impetus for contemporary art.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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ARTHI 365 - Modern Art: 19th & Early 20th Century
4 credit(s)
This course is a contextual examination of various artistic movements that comprise 19th and early 20th century modern art in Europe and the United States. In particular, this course will explore a variety of cultural influences, trends in style and expression, and comparative relationships in the visual arts using various perspectives or contexts (such as formal, sociological, cultural, historical, and political) in order to understand modernity and modern art’s significant role as the foundation and impetus for contemporary art. It also examines various critical and theoretical models used to discuss and describe modern art.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
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ARTHI 372W - Contemporary Art History
4 credit(s)
Provides an in-depth investigation of the complex world of Contemporary Art since 1950. It offers a selective history of the visual art movements in Europe, America and the current international world of art. In particular, this course explores the meaning and functions of art created within specific social, political, technological, and artistic contexts. It also exams the various critical and theoretical models used to discuss and describe contemporary art, such as Formalism, Marxism, Semiotics, Feminism, Gender Studies, Psychoanalysis, Postmodernism, Sustainability, Cultural Studies, and Globalization.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward Core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts, Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits) and ENGW 180 , ENGW 181 , ENGW 182 , or ENGW 183 with minimum grade of C-.
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ARTHI 382 - Special Topics in Art History II
2 or 4 credit(s)
This is a special topics course focusing on the specific interests of students and faculty, including thematic courses and in-depth studies of particular artists and movements from throughout the history of art. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing & Interpreting Texts; Sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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ARTHI 395 - Independent Study
1-18 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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ARTHI 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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ARTHI 485 - Art History Seminar
2-7 credit(s)
This seminar is designed for the advanced student who wants to pursue intensive, in-depth study, culminating in a research paper on a specific art historical topic. Students study under an instructor’s supervision on their research project, and as the seminar is designed to help students create an artistic community on campus, are also required to participate in the seminar meetings. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits), ARTHI 270 and ARTHI 271 .
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ARTHI 493 - Senior Seminar I
2 credit(s)
This class is the first capstone experience for art history majors and is to be taken during the fall (first) semester of the senior year. It is devoted to the proposal, development and research needed for a substantial prospectus for the senior thesis. This senior thesis will consist of an art historical paper of significant length and quality under the supervision of at least one faculty member. Students will also read, discuss, and critique the work of other members of the seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Art History major; ARTHI 372W with a minimum grade of C-.
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ARTHI 494 - Senior Seminar II
2 credit(s)
This class is the second capstone experience for art history majors and is to be taken during the spring (or final) semester of the senior year. It is devoted to the research and completion of the senior thesis, which will consist of an art historical paper of significant length and quality under the supervision of at least one faculty member. Students will also read, discuss, and critique the work of other members of the seminar. In addition, seniors will work with the juniors in ARTHI 385 , practicing their presentations and reviewing and mentoring them with their projects. Each student will also give a public thesis presentation, usually on Senior Projects Day.
Prerequisite(s): ARTHI 493 with a minimum grade of C-.
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ARTST 107 - Systems Thinking for Problem Solvers
2 credit(s)
Systems thinking is a broadly applicable strategy for examining and understanding complex problems and discovering emergent patterns arising from synergistic relationships between elements in biological, physical, and social systems. In this course, we will explore systems thinking and systems modeling as a set of tools, habits and concepts for understanding the structures of complex systems. With an increased understanding of systems structure, identifying strategies for achieving lasting positive change is enhanced. Through hands-on practice, students will utilize systems thinking tools to analyze the root causes of current problems relating to environment, sustainability, design, planning, education, business, and organizational development.
Offered: Offered Winter term.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Sustainability and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
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ARTST 121 - Studio I: The Creative Process
2 or 4 credit(s)
Students will use their imagination to complete projects that reinforce the steps of the creative process and that inspire innovation, teamwork, and play. Emphasis will be placed on finding multiple and novel solutions to problems in relation to the theme and media of the specific section. Paint, print, photo, ceramics, glass, metal, and other media are explored in different sections of this course. See the department website or the Advising Center Website for section descriptions. Basic course materials will be supplied; however, students may be required to obtain additional materials necessary to complete their projects. May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward Core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
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