First-Year Course List

Course List for Fall 2025

If a course fulfills distribution area requirements, it is noted after the course title: AH = Arts and Humanities, SS = Social Science, SM = Science and Math, LA = Language, PPD = Power, Privilege, and Diversity, GL = Global Learning. Courses that satisfy the quantitative reasoning requirement as noted as “Q."

ASIA – Asian Studies, CHIN – Chinese Studies, FREN – Global French Studies, GRMN – German Studies, HISP – Hispanic Studies, JAPN – Japanese Studies, ITAL – Italian Cultural Studies

This Advising Guide for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree in the College of Liberal Arts may be helpful.

Course Descriptions

ANTH 151. Human Cultures (1 course, SS)

An introduction to the perspectives, methods and ideas of cultural anthropology. Analysis of human diversity and similarities among people throughout the world, both Western and non-Western, through cross-cultural comparison. Topics include: culture and society; ethnographic research; ethnocentrism vs. cultural relativism; how societies adapt to their environment; different forms of marriage and social relationships; male, female and other forms of gender; the social functions of religion; and processes of socio-cultural change. May not be taken pass/fail.

ANTH 151P. Human Cultures (1 course, SS or PPD)

ANTH 153. Human Origins (1 course, SM)

An introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology, showing how biology and culture enable humankind to survive in many different environments. Topics discussed include primate behavior, fossil humans, tools and society, and the relationships between biology and human behavior. May not be taken pass/fail.

ARTD 120. Intro to Design Studies (1 course, AH)

In this studio course, students will learn how to control shape, value, space, form, and visual relationship to create effective design and communication. Projects focus on design and problem solving process and result in a portfolio of studies and completed works. This course introduces students to histories and theories of design, and positions students to develop as designers in various fields.

ARTH 136. Histories of American Art (1 course, AH or PPD)

This course surveys U.S. American art and visual culture from 1619 (the year enslaved Africans first arrived in British North American colonies), to the present. It explores the dynamic transnational circulations of people, objects, and images that fundamentally have shaped art in the United States. Taking a broad definition of "art," the course examines fine art production such as painting and sculpture, as well as a wide range of vernacular expression including murals, quilts, and protest materials. It investigates how these diverse artistic practices have emerged from the border-crossing trajectories of trade, travel, migration, war, diaspora, and colonialism. Throughout the semester, we will consider how the terms "American" and "art" each have been used to justify exclusions along lines of class, race, gender, sexuality, and citizenship. A motivating goal of the course is to enable lively analysis of how artists and artisans have wrestled with the multiplicity and hybridity of American identity. There are no prerequisites for this course.

ARTH 190A. Global Catholic Art (1 course, AH)

Introductory level art history courses in a specific topic. No prerequisite. Not offered Pass/Fail.

ARTS 153. Intro to Painting (1 course , AH)

What is a painting (if not just a rectangle with paint on it)? What makes a good painting (if not just technique)? This class introduces you to the questions and techniques of painting from multiple points of view. While designed for students with little or no experience in painting, this class prepares students for advanced painting classes and independently driven work. We will sharpen our awareness of the ways paintings suggest meaning through form, context, narrative, and its relationship to the viewer.

ARTS 163. Intro to Photography (1 course , AH)

This survey class is an introduction to photography as an art form. This course provides opportunities for learning personal expression, critical thinking, and the aesthetics of photography through studio assignments, critiques, demonstrations, lectures and discussions. Students will use both digital and non-digital cameras, print in the darkroom, and learn the magic of chemical photography, while also outputting digitally. By learning the history of the medium students will come to know that photography does not have to be tied to the camera industry. A Digital SLR camera, with full manual capabilities, is required.

ARTS 170. Intro to Sculpture (1 course, AH)

An introduction to the concepts and technical skills associated with three dimensional media. The class explores the principles of 3D design, such as structure, organic/inorganic forms and spatial relationships. The curriculum introduces these concepts through a series of projects which develop basic technical skills with a through a variety of materials including clay, plaster, steel, paper and wood.

ARTS 175. Intro to Ceramics (1 course , AH)

This survey class is an introduction to contemporary ceramic art practice. Through demonstrations, studio work, readings, and critiques, students will build a strong understanding of ceramic concepts, methods, and materials. Course content will explore both handmade pottery and sculptural forms through a range of techniques including hand building, wheel forming and surface development.

ASIA 190A. Intro to Asian Studies (1 course)

Introduction to Asian Studies will introduce students to perspectives and voices of specific societies and cultures of Asia, including those in East, South, and Southeast Asia. The course will approach the study of Asian societies and cultures through a historical/chronological framework, comparative & connected approaches, and thematic foci on culture, politics, contemporary issues, media & genres such as literature, film, travel accounts, etc.

BIO 101. Molecules, Genes & Cells (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to genetics, cell biology and molecular biology. Students will examine topics in biological chemistry, cellular structure and function, metabolism and energy flow in cellular systems, Mendelian genetics, and the cell cycle.

BIO 102. Evolution,Organisms & Ecology (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to the principles and practice of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and ecology. Students will examine topics in natural selection, the modern synthesis, speciation, phylogeny, primary productivity and ecological efficiency.

BUSA 110. Gateway to Business Analytics (1 course, SS)

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CHEM 120. Struc/Prop Organic Mol (1 course, class and lab, SM)

This course introduces the basics of chemical bonding, structure and behavior in the context of organic molecules. Emphasis is placed on the nature of bonding, how chemists determine structure, the three-dimensional aspects of structure and how molecular structure determines chemical behavior. Lab activities are designed to reinforce class topics while introducing common organic lab techniques, such as liquid-liquid extraction, NMR, IR, GC/MS, and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHEM 130. Struc/Prop Inorg Compds (1 course, class and lab, SM)

An introduction to structure, bonding, properties and simple reactions of inorganic compounds. Topics covered include basic quantum theory, bonding theories, molecular and solid state structure and periodic properties of the elements and their compounds. Application of these topics to biological, environmental and geological systems will be stressed. The lab will focus on the synthesis, structure, properties, and reactivity of inorganic substances, including simple ionic substances and coordination complexes. Characterization using infrared and visible spectroscopy is also introduced. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHEM 170. Stoich Calculations (1/4 course, class only)

A review of the quantitative treatment of chemistry and chemical reactions. Topics include ways to express the absolute and relative amount of chemicals (grams, moles and concentration), balancing chemical reactions, mole-to-mole relationships, limiting reagents and theoretical yields. The course is composed of a series of self-paced modules. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

CHIN 161. Elementary Chinese I (1 course, LA)

The goals for this course are for students to master the pinyin Romanization system and to acquire basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. CHIN 161 is open only to beginners in Chinese or those with two years or less of high school Chinese.

CHIN 261. Intermediate Chinese I (1 course, LA)

Course work helps students to develop four linguistic skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) in Chinese at a more advanced level. Course work emphasizes drills, conversation and grammar. The goals are for students to acquire the following skills: to pronounce modern standard Chinese, to write words using both characters and pinyin Romanization system, to converse in more complicated sentences based on grammatical structures introduced in this course and to write essays. Prerequisite: CHIN 162 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CHIN 361. Advanced Chinese I (, LA)

Reading and discussion of advanced Chinese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: CHIN 262 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CLST 100. Greek & Roman Mythology (1 course, AH)

The principal myths and legends of the ancient world, with consideration of the nature of myth, the social origin and evolution of myths, their relation to religion and philosophy and their use in literature and art.

CLST 266. Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (1 course, AH or GL)

This course surveys the art, architecture, and material culture of ancient Egypt from the prehistoric cultures of the Nile Valley to the end of the New Kingdom (ca. 4000-1000 BC). Topics include: the development of monumental architecture (e.g., pyramids), expressions of kingship, the construction of gender identity in art, and Egypt's role as a conduit for trade between the Mediterranean, western Asia, and Africa. This course also considers the legacy of European imperialism in the construction of ancient Egypt, particularly in regard to race and ethnicity.

COMM 111. Acting I (1 course, AH)

Grounding in American acting technique, paying particular attention to objective, obstacle, playable action, character analysis, improvisation, and understanding and development of the vocal and physical instruments.

COMM 117. Costume,Lighting&SceneryCraft (1 course)

The theory and practice of technical production for live performance, including: scenery construction, lighting, properties, costume construction and make-up. Laboratory work on University productions.

COMM 123. Public Speaking (1 course)

This course examines the attitudes, methods, and techniques used in effective public speaking. Effective performance required in a variety of speaking situations.

CSC 120. Computer Science for All (1 course, SM)

Computers (in their various kinds and sizes) appear in our hands, cars, and other parts of our daily lives. They are essential tools in business, healthcare, education, and industry. Computers play a crucial research role in technical fields, humanities, and social sciences. This course serves students who want to learn elementary principles of computer science and some basic data analysis skills using the popular computer language Python. Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail. Does not count toward CS major, CS minor, or Data Science minor. Does not count toward CS GPA.

CSC 121. Computer Science I (1 course, SM)

This is an introductory course in which problem solving and algorithm development are studied by considering computer science topics, such as computer graphics, graphical user interfaces, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence and information management systems. A brief introduction to content in the remaining core courses, such as object-oriented concepts, stacks, and queues. Interesting and relevant programming assignments related to these topics are written in a high- level programming language that supports objects. Additional assignments utilize writing and data analysis to reinforce central course concepts and to address related areas of computing, such as ethics, history and the meaning of intelligence. The course meets three hours in class and two hours in laboratory (3-2). Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail.

CSC 125. Principles/SoftwareDevelopment (1 course)

A study of fundamental techniques and tools for managing software development projects, together with relevant professional and ethical issues. Topics include methodologies such as UML diagrams for software specification and design, documentation standards, and tools for testing, code management, analysis, and debugging. Object oriented programming techniques such as inheritance and polymorphism are emphasized. Students will develop skills in individual and team software development through extensive practice designing and implementing object oriented software systems. In addition, students gain experience reading, documenting, presenting and critiquing such systems. Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail. Prerequisite: CSC 121.

ECON 100. Intro to Economics (1 course, SS)

Survey of basic concepts and processes in microeconomics and macroeconomics: production, income, demand, supply, cost, price, market structures, money, government finance and international trade and finance.

EDUC 170. Foundations of Education (1 course , SS)

This course examines education through historical, philosophical, socio/cultural, and political/economic lenses. We explore the power of education to transform lives, and the ways in which it can work to reproduce social inequality and oppression--within the U.S. and globally. The course introduces students to the core framework of the education studies program that entails an expansive view of education as a social and political process embedded throughout our lived experiences. May not be taken pass/fail.

ENG 120. College Writing I (1 course)

This course reviews good writing strategies to prepare students for the level of reading, writing and critical thinking done in College Writing II. By means of short essay assignments, students build fluency and confidence in writing. May not be counted toward a major in English. See Writing Program for details.

ENG 141. Reading World Lit (1 course, AH or GL)

This course explores literature in translation across national and geographic boundaries. It focuses on fiction, drama, and poetry as a way of gaining a critical understanding of perspectives, voices, and aesthetics of people and places outside of the U.S. In engaging the reader's literary sensibilities, the course aims to develop students' self-reflection on cultural difference and their own globally-situated identities and responsibilities. Cross-listed with WLIT 105.

ENG 149. Intro to Creative Wrtng (1 course, AH)

An introduction to writing and reading fiction and poetry in a workshop setting using the work of contemporary poets and writers as models. May include some creative non-fiction and/or dramatic writing.

ENG 151. Poetry,Fiction&Drama (1 course, AH)

This course explores literature as means of transforming language into art, looking closely at ways that writers explore the relationship between form, content and meaning. It focuses particularly on three primary literary genres, though it may also include a secondary emphasis on others, such as essay and film. The course might also consider adaptation and the way genres evolve over time. Students who have credit for ENG 151, Literature and Interpretation, may not take ENG 151, Reading Literature: Poetry, Fiction and Drama, for credit.

ENG 171. Intercultural Perspectives (1 course, AH or PPD)

This course explores literature as a means of understanding difference across boundaries of race, nation, class, gender, or religion. It will feature literary works that foreground a variety of intercultural perspectives, including literature in translation and literature that thematizes difference.

ENG 181. Ethics & Society (1 course, AH)

This course explores literature as a form of social engagement, with the potential to influence our thinking about aesthetic, ethical, or political questions. It considers imaginative writing as a motive force in history through studies of specific works intervening in specific contexts or, more generally, through an analysis of the strategies that writers use to articulate, clarify, and sometimes resolve social or ethical problems.

ENG 191. Science,Nature&Tech (1 course, AH)

We live in a time that has been called the ¿anthropocene¿ or the ¿sixth extinction,¿ given the rapid decline and disappearance of living species at a time when the human species has passed 8 billion (at least 8 times more than a population that remained relatively stable for centuries, if not millennia). On the human side, only in the past 100 years, humans have experienced holocausts, mass migrations, pandemics, and the extinctions of many cultures and languages. Our class will explore films, fictions, non-fictions, and poetry that address such extinctions in the living world. Some of the writers we¿ll encounter: Margaret Atwood, Anthony Doerr, Camille Dungy, Witi Ihemaera, NoViolet Bulawayo, Hannah Arrendt, David Wojahn, Angela Pelster, David Quammen, and others.

ENG 232. News Writing & Editing (1 course)

An introduction to the art and craft of writing for newspapers, including story structure, research techniques, interviewing, note taking, ethics, libel and AP Style. Students will hone their writing and reporting skills by covering campus events, writing stories on deadline and following national and local media coverage.

FLME 100. Intro to Film and Media Arts (1 course, AH)

An introduction to the critical study of moving image media that focuses on textual analysis. The course emphasizes the development of cinema as an art form and cultural force and its relation to subsequent audiovisual media, such as television, video, or web series.

FLME 231A. French Cinema: From Silent Reels to New Wave Feels (1 course, AH or GL)

Introduces students to the study of filmmaking traditions (and counter-traditions) within a national, geographic, cultural, or linguistic context through textual analysis, class discussion, and writing assignments. Some topics center on a national cinema tradition situated within a particular cultural, political, and/or historical context. Others examine the ways in which cinema transcends national boundaries and/or explore narrative and/or aesthetic strategies that reference more than one community, national, or cultural tradition. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

FREN 101. Elementary French I (1 course, LA)

Introduction to the French language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The essentials of French grammar. Emphasis on communication and Francophone cultures. FREN 101 is open only to beginners in French or those with two years or less of high school French.

FREN 110. Review of Elementary French (1 course, LA)

Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Review of French grammar and study of Francophone cultures. For those students who have prior experience in French.Open to students who are placed into this level by test results or departmental direction. Not open to those who have credit for FREN 101 or 102.

FREN 205. A la Une: France Today (1 course, GL)

Students will learn about issues and problems of high interest in contemporary France as they work with sources in the French press (including radio, television, and online newspapers) to explore current events and ideas from such fields as politics, business and the economy, energy and the environment, women's rights, religion, ethics, education, health, family, arts, entertainment, and sports. This course is designed to enrich vocabulary, strengthen students' grasp of the structures of the French language, and build oral and written proficiency.

FREN 207. French Cinema: From Silent reels to New Wave Feels (taught in English) (1 course, AH)

An examination of a specific theme or issue in French and francophone literature and culture taught in English. No prerequisites. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

FREN 306. Advanced Topics: Resisting the Republic (1 course, GL)

An examination of a specific theme or issue in French and francophone literature and culture, at the advanced level. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

GEOS 107. Geology/Amer Natl. Parks (1 course, SM)

Study of the geologic history of America via the National Park System. The course focuses on origin and evolution of landforms in various national parks and the geologic processes that created and sculpted them. Park features serve as a point of departure for interdisciplinary discussions on society's impact on the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. May include lab some semesters.

GEOS 110. Earth & the Environment (1 course , SM)

Includes laboratory. An introduction to the materials that make up the earth and the interplay between constructive and destructive processes that shape the earth, including plate tectonics. Laboratories include mineral and rock identification, field trips, and topographic map interpretation.

GEOS 125. Intro/EnvironmntlScience (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the study of environmental science. Topics include matter, energy, ecosystems, human populations, natural resources, and the impact of human activity on the natural environment. Special attention is given to current environmental problems including air and water pollution, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, deforestation, and species extinctions.

GLH 101. Intro to Global Health (1 course, GL)

Global health is an interdisciplinary field that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people using both population-based prevention and individual-level care. This course will introduce students to an interdisciplinary understanding of complex health issues. Topics will be discussed from a range of disciplinary perspectives while considering historical, social, environmental, cultural, political, and economic factors that shape physical, mental, and social health. Rather than a focus on one location, population, or period of time, this course will examine the different perspectives and approaches that impact health and health disparities that can be used to improve health both locally and globally.

GRK 101. Intro to Ancient Greek I (1 course, LA)

This course prepares students to read such ancient Greek texts as Homer's Iliad, Sappho's poetry, Plato's Symposium, Herodotus' Histories, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and the New Testament in the original language. Introduction to the essentials of ancient Greek vocabulary and grammar with emphasis on development of proficiency in reading ancient Greek literature. First semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory ancient Greek language courses. Applies toward the Distribution Area requirement in Language. Applies toward Major or Minor in Greek or Classical Civilization. Prerequisite for GRK 102. Offered every Fall Semester.

GRMN 111. Elementary German I (1 course, LA)

An introductory program with a variety of learning approaches. Presentation and reinforcement of grammar, pronunciation and idiom through simple reading, guided writing and functional spoken German. An introduction to the German cultural tradition. GRMN 111 is open only to those without German language background or to those with two years or less of high school German.

GRMN 117. Societies Past and Future: Marxism, Fascism, and In-Between in German Culture (1 course, GL or SS)

Not long ago, it seemed that the world's future was destined to be a version of US-American culture, what some called "the end of history." Today we need to look farther afield to understand the decline of democracy and liberalism; the history of German politics and culture gives us important insights to the attractions and pitfalls of social movements in the post-American century and questions of transnationalism. In this course we will look back (via history, literature, film, and philosophy) at German-cultural ways of thinking communal living. We will examine societies which had multiple different forms of government and social organization in a single century (Empire, Republic, Fascism, Communism, Social Market Democracy, European Union) and ask questions such as: What are the attractions of totalitarianism? How are national and post-national identities formed? How do imaginative visions of the future comment upon and shape the way modern societies are organized and transform themselves? Course offered in English.

GRMN 211. Intermediate German I (1 course, LA)

General preparation in German for personal, academic and professional use. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing brief original compositions. Reading from modern literary and cultural sources; selected topics about contemporary German life and the German tradition. Prerequisite: GRMN 112 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GRMN 212. Intermediate German II (1 course, LA)

A continuation of GRMN 211. Prerequisite: GRMN 211 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GRMN 314. Terror(ismus) im deutschen Kontext (1 course, GL)

Emphasis on aspects of popular, artistic, intellectual, religious and social tradition from selected periods. Prerequisite: GRMN 212 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with different topics..

HISP 131. Intro/Spanish-Speaking World I (1 course, LA)

Introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Emphasis on Spanish-speaking cultures and communication in authentic contexts. HISP 131 is open only to beginners in Spanish or those with two years or less of high school Spanish.

HISP 140. Spanish-SpeakingWrld:Intensive (1 course, LA)

Intensive study of the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Emphasis on Spanish-speaking cultures and communication in authentic contexts. This course is designed for those students who seek more immediate entry into higher levels.

HISP 231. Topics/Span-Speaking World I (1 course, LA)

Further development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through focused topics of the Spanish-speaking world, such as identity and memory, borders and immigration, social movements and revolution, and multilingualism. While students in this course develop these multiple proficiencies, it primarily utilizes formats and approaches to language instruction that especially prepare students for HISP 330. It features multiple presentation assignments and grammatical instruction in the service of aural comprehension and oral proficiencies. Prerequisite: HISP 132 or HISP 140 or qualifying score on the placement test. Students may take this course prior to or after HISP 232.

HISP 232. Topics/Span-Speaking World II (1 course, LA)

Further development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through focused topics of the Spanish-speaking world, such as identity and memory, borders and immigration, social movements and revolution, and multilingualism. While students in this course develop these multiple proficiencies, it primarily utilizes formats and approaches to language instruction that especially prepare students for HISP 332. It features multiple writing assignments and grammatical instruction in the service of reading comprehension and writing proficiencies. Prerequisite: HISP 132 or HISP 140 or qualifying score on the placement test. Students may take this course prior to or after HISP 231. Students who qualify for the 200 level via placement exam and/or departmental guidance need not take HISP 231 before taking this course.

HISP 330. Oralilty/Spanish-Speaking World (1 course, GL)

Emphasis on oral registers and speaking practice, including debates, tertulias, charlas,and the language of popular movements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test. Students with recent foreign residence in a Spanish-speaking country must consult with the director of the program before registering for HISP 330.

HISP 332. Literacy/Spanish-Speaking World (1 course, LA)

Advanced reading and writing strategies, including grammar review and composition, for entry into the advanced curriculum. Students read from a variety of representative texts of multiple registers from the Spanish-speaking world. Open to students from all language learning backgrounds.
NOTE: Students may not earn major/ minor credit for both HISP 332 and HISP 333. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the placement test.

HISP 333. Spanish as Heritage Language (1 course, LA)

Designed for students who grew up using Spanish with their families and/or communities, but who received the majority of K-12 education in English. Emphasis on advanced reading and writing strategies and differentiation between written and oral registers of Spanish through discussion of key issues affecting the Latinx community and civic engagement. A focus on Spanish as a national language in the U.S. and the deconstruction of myths based on power and privilege associated with being Latino in the U.S. Topics vary by semester, but may include immigration, identity construction, bilingualism, literature, or popular culture.
NOTE: Students may not earn major/ minor credit for both HISP 332 and HISP 333. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HISP 231 and HISP 232 or qualifying grade on the placement test.

HIST 100A. Historical Encounters: People on the Move (1 course, AH)

Why do people move from place to place? In this course, we will study the historical background behind the issues of migration and refugees in contemporary Europe. We will study the migrations within, out of, and into Europe over the past centuries up to today. We will consider a wide variety of primary and secondary sources including scholarly analyses, personal narratives, films, and statistics to develop an understanding of the historical dimension behind the contemporary crises. Along the way, students will get the opportunity to read and analyze texts, identify and develop their own theses, research specific topics, and develop empathy for the 'people on the move'.

HIST 100B. Historical Encounters: Life and Death in Early Modern China (1 course, AH)

This course is an exploration of seventeenth-century Jiangnan, the heart of the Chinese Ming empire, one of the largest empires of the early modern world and the center of the emerging global economy. Today, the region of Jiangnan is best-known for modern cities like Shanghai and the traditional gardens of Suzhou. The early modern period (ca. 1500-1800) was a transformative and turbulent time in world history and, by focusing on Jiangnan during this time, this course opens a window on the challenges, dramas, and fascination of people's lives and social change during this period. Through the best-selling fiction and historical sources of the seventeenth century, discover seeds of the modern world in the environmental issues, family relationships, economic growth, political conflict, and cross-cultural interactions of this time and place. This course provides an introduction and foundation for further work in Asian studies, history, and the humanities and social sciences.

HIST 100C. Historical Encounters: French Revolution (1 course, AH)

The French Revolution is best known for its most radical phase when the revolutionary government of France put the French king on trial, condemned him to death by guillotine, and then went on to behead thousands of its own citizens. This period, "The Reign of Terror," has gone down in infamy. How did a revolution fought in the name of "liberty, equality, and brotherhood" go so wrong? Who were the leading figures in this event? Who thought up the guillotine, and why was this instrument of terror considered an advanced, enlightened approach to the death penalty? Focusing on the period 1792-1795, the period of the revolutionary government known as The Convention, this course will seek to understand how, with the best of intentions, revolutionaries can become terrorists.

HIST 100D. Historical Encounters: Boxing in History, Lit and Film (1 course, AH)

In this course we will analyze the history of organized boxing, the so-called "Sweet Science" or what Joyce Carol Oates described as "America's tragic theater", through its representations in histories, literature and film. From the implementation of the Broughton Rules in the 1740s to the present, we will analyze the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, social class and capitalism in a boxing context. With a particular emphasis on the 20th century and African-American boxers in the heavyweight division (Johnson, Louis, Ali and Tyson), the course traces boxing's rise to mass popularity and its precipitous decline. You will read the commentaries of literary figures like Joyce Carol Oates, Leonard Gardner, Richard Wright and scholars like Gerald Early and Kasia Boddy. You will critically assess films like Raging Bull, Rocky, Creed, Girl Fight and boxing documentaries.

HIST 200. Black Britain (1 course)

While contemporary British popular culture acknowledges the contributions of Black athletes, musicians, fashion designers, actors and film-makers, the historic Black presence in Britain has been overwhelmingly denied, "othered" or rendered invisible. HIST 200AFST 290 - "Black Britain" seeks to redress the balance by emphasizing and analyzing the presence and contributions of the African diaspora in Britain from the Tudor era to the present. Particular emphasis will be placed upon 20th century events, ideas and experiences including the post-1945 West Indian "Windrush" generation. The course is interdisciplinary, drawing upon scholarship in History, Black and Africana Studies, Cultural Studies and Sociology, among others. The course will also utilize materials from literature, film, art and music to explore articulations of "Blackness" in a British context.

HIST 215. Close Encounters with Empires: The Beginnings of Latin America (1 course, AH or GL)

Empires, both indigenous and European, played key roles in shaping the early history of Latin America, a period defined by powerful and innovative native empires, European conquest and expansion, the formation of racial and patriarchal hierarchies, the slave trade, massive historical change, and surprising cultural continuities. From the Aztecs and the Incas to the Spanish and the Portuguese, early empires--as we will learn--made lasting marks on the societies, cultures, and peoples of this important region. These empires, however, would not have made such enduring impacts without the people that constituted them, those who by force, coercion, or voluntary action both constructed and became entangled in empire's web. Thus, this class pays close attention to the everyday people who experienced close encounters with colonial, imperial, and expansionary states during this early period, namely native peoples, the poor, Afro-Latin Americans, mixed-race individuals known as castas, and women. By focusing on marginalized groups' experiences under various empires and their essential roles in negotiating, resisting, constructing, and transforming their respective societies, this class demonstrates the profound ways people "from below" shaped the course of history and, by extension, our present reality.

HIST 260. Politics & Society in Africa (1 course, AH or GL)

This course introduces students to the major African issues, debates, and historical patterns of social diversity, Africa's role in the globalizing world, and economic and political developments in Africa in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The course explores a sequence of significant themes in contemporary Africa, including terrorism; dictatorships, and contested elections in Africa; Africa's position in the global economy; women and the youth's political and economic participation; climate change; health care transformations; the state of the entertainment industry in Africa; social media and everyday life in Africa; Gender and Sexuality; the state of the media in Africa: and the efforts by different ethnic, religious, LGBTQIA+, political, and racial groups to achieve equality, recognition, and constitutional protections. We will examine African governments' and citizens' responses to global issues impacting local economies, governance, cultures, social movements, natural resources management, and civil and political rights. The course will provide students with a historical framework for analyzing and assessing Africa's civil society, cultures, development, economies, and politics to help them critically think about the news and other information they encounter in their everyday life about Africa and Africans.

HIST 265. Twentieth-Century United States (1 course, AH)

An overview of the history of the United States during the long 20th century, including domestic politics, foreign policy, and social power. Not only will we think about the big ideas, events, and themes in U.S. history, we will learn how to ask meaningful historical questions and develop the skills to answer them, especially primary-source analysis. Central questions we will ask are: What have Americans considered to be the role of the government? What have Americans considered to be the role of the United States in the world? How has the meaning and practice of democracy changed? How has power operated through categories of race, gender, and class? What stories about the nation's past and identity have Americans created to serve contemporary purposes?

ITAL 171. Elementary Italian I (1 course, LA)

First year Italian. First semester. Offered only in the fall semester. Designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian, this course is based on interaction and promotes the development of speaking, listening-comprehension, reading and writing skills. The method fosters cultural awareness and understanding of Italian traditions in the greater context of contemporary culture. Italian 171 & 172 are usually taken in sequence. No pre-requisites.

ITAL 271. Intermediate Italian I (1 course, LA)

Second year Italian. First semester. The course focuses especially on developing proficiency in writing, reading and oral expression, and all work is contextualized in contemporary culture. The course is designed to widen knowledge of vocabulary, perfect structural use of the language, and prepare students who want to work or live in Italy for a semester or a longer time. Lessons will present a variety of authentic materials such as newspaper articles, listening-comprehension clips, and films to facilitate immersion in Italian culture and society. In this course students gain intercultural competence and grow to be global citizens by learning to be aware of cultural difference, developing skills to listen and observe, opening up to learning from other cultures, adopting new ways to learn, and adapting to new cultural environments. Prerequisites: ITAL 171 & 172, or placement test, or approval of the Program Director.

JAPN 151. Elementary Japanese I (1 course, LA)

Introduction to the Japanese language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. JAPN 151 is open only to beginners in Japanese or those with two years or less of high school Japanese.

JAPN 251. Intermediate Japanese I (1 course, LA)

Further study of Japanese language and practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Prerequisite: JAPN 152 or qualifying score on the placement test.

JAPN 351. Advanced Japanese I (1 course, LA)

Readings and discussion of advanced Japanese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test.

KINS 100. Intro to Kinesiology (1 course, SM)

Includes laboratory. Designed to introduce students to the discipline of kinesiology including the major subdisciplines and approaches to studying movement. Laboratory activities are designed to allow for measurement of phenomenon discussed in class, to introduce common laboratory procedures and techniques, and to learn how to collect and analyze data to answer questions of interest in kinesiology.

LACS 100. Intro/LatAmer&CaribbnStudies (1 course, GL)

This introductory course to Latin American and Caribbean cultures serves as the gateway to an interdisciplinary exploration of the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean.

LAT 123. Elementary Latin I (1 course, LA)

An introduction to classical Latin that emphasizes reading. The course provides a solid foundational knowledge of the Latin sentence structure and a thorough training in English grammar. Includes discussions of Roman life and culture.

LAT 223. Intermediate Latin (1 course, LA)

Combines a thorough review of elementary Latin and an introduction to continuous Latin texts from foundational authors such as Cicero, Caesar, Sallust, and Vergil. Teaches strategies for analyzing complex sentences and continuous passages. Includes some prose composition. Prerequisite: LAT 124 or two years of high school Latin (entering students should take the Latin placement exam during orientation) or permission of instructor.

LAT 332. Readings in Latin Poetry (1 course, LA)

An advanced seminar on one of the following topics: (A) Latin Lyric poetry, with readings from Horace and Catullus; (B) Roman Satire, a history of the only uniquely Roman literary genre, with readings from Lucilius, Horace, and Juvenal; (C) Roman Elegy, with readings from Catullus, Propertius, Tibullus, and Ovid. May be repeated for credit if the topic changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Normally follows Latin 224 or four years of high school Latin.

MATH 123. Computational Discrete Math (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the concepts of discrete mathematics with an emphasis on problem solving and computation. Topics are selected from Boolean algebra, combinatorics, functions, graph theory, matrix algebra, number theory, probability, relations and set theory. This course may have a laboratory component.

MATH 135. Calculus with Review I (1 course)

Extensive review of topics from algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, graphing and theory of equations. A study of functions, limits, continuity and differentiability of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications. Not open to students with credit in MATH 151 or any higher level calculus course.

MATH 141. Stats for Professionals (1 course, SM)

This course introduces students to elementary probability and data analysis via visual presentation of data, descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on applications with examples drawn from a wide range of disciplines in both physical and behavioral sciences and humanities. Topics of statistical inference include: confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, contingency tales, goodness of fit and ANOVA. The course will also develop familiarity with the most commonly encountered tables for probability distributions: binomial, normal, chi-squared, student-t and F. Students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in ECON 350 will only receive one-half credit for MATH 141.

MATH 151. Calculus I (1 course, SM)

A study of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with elementary applications.

MATH 152. Calculus II (1 course, SM)

Techniques of integration, parametric equations, infinite series and an introduction to the calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 151.

MATH 251. Calculus III (1 course, SM)

An introduction to the calculus of several variables. Topics include vectors and solid analytic geometry, multidimensional differentiation and integration, and a selection of applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152.

MSST 110. Contemporary Issues in Museum Studies (1 course, AH or PPD)

This course introduces and examines the institutional practices of museums (as well as other exhibition spaces) with emphasis on the ethical dimensions of these practices. How do the creators of exhibits find ways to translate complex ideas and contextual material into accessible, compelling displays? What methods do museum professionals employ to involve and assist visitors? Why do some exhibitions become sites of public controversies and battles over representation- whose voices are heard and whose are silenced? In what manner do discussions of power, privilege, and diversity come into play in museums? How do exhibition planners negotiate ethnic, racial, class, religious, gender, and sexual difference? This course has a two-fold goal: it will introduce students to museums and their operations, and it will explore critical issues of power, privilege, and diversity in contemporary museum studies. In meeting the first goal, we will consider museum missions, practices of collection, exhibition strategies and interpretation, and audience appeal. Then, the class will situate museum strategies and practices in a larger context, examining changing museum ideologies and institutional engagements with the politics of cultural representation, as well as the ethical debates over the 'ownership' of culture and cultural artifacts. Assignments and site visits will further strengthen students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

MUS Applied Music Lessons (1/4 or 1/2 course, AH)

Individual lessons for intermediate or advanced students in Bass, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Euphonium, Flute, Folk Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Horn, Harp, Oboe, Piano, Percussion, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, or Voice. Additional fees are charged for dance classes, applied music (individual lessons) and applied music classes.

MUS Music Ensembles (1/4 or 1/2 course, AH)

Students can audition at the start of the semester for Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, or Choir. Additional fees are charged for dance classes, applied music (individual lessons) and applied music classes.

MUS 102. Exploring Music/Hist & Culture (1 course, AH)

This course is open to all students who wish to develop a deeper love and understanding of music. The course introduces concepts and terms of music studies and teaches the skills to listen more deeply and to write and speak fluently about music. The course explores some of the historical and cultural factors that have influenced musical creation and performance and the roles that music has played in social life past and present. No previous musical experience or ability to read music notation is required. No prerequisites.

MUS 140. Music Theory & Musicianship I (1 course, AH)

Music Theory and Musicianship I builds foundational skills for collegiate music study. Students discover broadly applicable musical concepts in the domains of pitch relationships, rhythm, timbre, and form, and build fluency with those concepts through skill-building activities. These activities include composition, improvisation, performance, transcription, sight-reading, aural identification, music analysis, music technology applications, and writing. This course also builds keyboard and vocal skills: concepts will be drilled at the piano, vocally (using moveable Do solfege), and on students' primary instruments, if different. Concepts and activities will be situated within current discourses in music studies.

MUS 171. Beginning Ballet I (1/2 course, AH)

Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic concepts and terminology will be considered as will aspects of history and appreciation.

MUS 175. Beginning Jazz Dance I (1/2 course, AH)

Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic jazz technique and terminology will be addressed. Students will gain body control and awareness through class performance.

MUS 180. Beginning Tap (1/2 course, AH)

This course is the study of tap dance technique from the basic rhythms and time steps to creating and performing tap routines. Emphasis on individual and group performance.

MUS 181. Symphonic Band (1/4 course, AH)

The Symphonic Band provides playing experiences for College of Liberal Arts majors, and School of Music majors who want to improve their technique and skills on secondary woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The mission of the Symphonic Band is to create maximum enjoyment with limited performance demands for students who wish to continue to perform in a large ensemble as part of their collegiate educational experience. Auditions are not required for participation. However, they are held for optional chair placements and part assignments.

MUS 274. Putnam County Festival Choir (1/4 course)

This community choir at DePauw is open to both students as well as community members (e. g. staff/faculty/residents of Greencastle, Putnam County and beyond) who meet in weekly two-hour rehearsals during each semester. The choir therefore is designed to bring together a diverse group of people through shared musical experiences. No audition or music reading skills are needed to join, the desire to sing together in a group is enough.

MUS 900. Beginning Class Piano (1/4 course, AH)

Open only to students with very limited or no prior experience in the study of piano.

MUS 907. Beginning Folk Guitar I (1/4 course , AH)

Open only to students with very limited or no prior experience in the study of guitar.

PACS 100. Intro Peace & Conflict Studies (1 course, SS or PPD)

This course surveys the process of conflict, including conflict management, from a multidisciplinary perspective. As such, it deals with the causes, dynamics, types, levels, management functions and outcomes of conflict. The implementation of the course involves, in part, case-study simulations and occasional guest lecturers from various disciplines on campus. This course is a prerequisite for upper-level courses in conflict studies and required for the conflict studies major and minor.

PHIL 101. Intro to Philosophy (1 course, AH)

Selected problems of philosophy and some alternative solutions. Readings from contemporary and historical philosophers. Seniors admitted only by permission of instructor.

PHIL 230. Ethical Theory (1 course, AH)

Historical and contemporary answers to some of the main problems of ethics, including the standard of right and wrong, the criteria of goodness, the possibility of ethical knowledge and the place of reason in ethics.

PHIL 232. Environmental Ethics (1 course, AH)

An examination of the extent of, limits to, and grounds for individual and collective moral obligations with respect to the 'more-than-human world.' Discusses anthropocentric, zoocentric, biocentric and ecocentric value theories; ecofeminist, deep ecology, and environmental justice perspectives; and/or such topics as biodiversity, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and/or ethics of consumption. This course may include a community engagement/service learning project and required field trips.

PHYS 120. Principles of Physics I (1 course , SM)

Includes laboratory. An introductory calculus-based course covering fundamental concepts of physics including: momentum, energy, conservation laws, particle interactions, Newton's laws, oscillations, orbits and planetary motion. Laboratory sessions will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore the concepts of physics. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences and mathematics and those in pre-professional programs in health sciences, medicine, engineering and teaching. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 136 or MATH 151 .

PHYS 130. Principles of Physics II (1 course , SM)

Includes laboratory. This course builds on PHYS 120 and covers fundamental concepts of physics including: electric and magnetic fields, circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, waves, interference and diffraction. Laboratory sessions will provide a hands on opportunity to explore the concepts of physics. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences and mathematics and those in pre-professional programs in health sciences, medicine, engineering and teaching. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 and MATH 151 or MATH 136

POLS 110. American Government (1 course, SS or PPD)

This course will serves as an introduction to the American political system. The three branches of the national government and the roles of political parties, elections, public opinion, interest groups, and other political actors will be addressed.

POLS 130. Intro to Political Theory (1 course, SS)

This course offers an introduction to and exploration of selected topics in political theory. It begins with an introduction to the foundational concepts of political theory in the Euro-American tradition and then adds on to and significantly broadens what political theory means by including a range of critical perspectives on class, race, colonialism and more. It explores the connections between theory and practice by applying key concepts of political theory to contemporary political, social, and cultural issues.

POLS 150. Comparative Pols & Govt (1 course, GL or SS)

This course is designed to introduce students to Comparative Politics (the study of domestic politics around the world), one of the main subfields in political science. The course will address concepts and theories of comparative politics such as democratic and non-democratic institutions, modernization and development, political culture, systems analysis, and public policy. The course will apply these concepts and methods of comparative politics to understanding political phenomena and outcomes in different regions of the world, such as, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The political experience in each case will be studied in the context of its own cultural and historical settings. Such an approach will allow us to see the differences within a particular form of government. We shall inquire, for example, why Chinese communism is different from communism in the former Soviet Union; what factors are responsible for both the endurance of and challenges posed to democratic institutions globally; and why do economic and social welfare institutions differ across capitalist economies.

POLS 253. China & India/21st Century (1 course, GL or SS)

Why do the two Asian giants, India and China, with more than 38 percent of the population of the world, matter to the rest of the world at the beginning of the 21st century? What are China's superpower prospects? Will nuclear India attain great power status? What is the future of communism and the prospect of political freedom and democracy in China? Is Indian democracy stable? What are the sources of instability of Indian government? The dynamics of ethnic minorities in China? The future of secularism in India? The nuclear dynamics in Sino-Indian relations? These questions and many others will be explored in this course.

PSY 100. Introductory Psychology (1 course, SM)

This course is a thorough survey of the major areas and approaches in psychology. As a discipline, psychology examines how humans and other organisms develop, function and adapt, including such topics as: how the brain and nervous system function; how we sense and perceive information from our environment; how we learn, remember, think about and interact with the world and each other; how we change during development from birth to old age; why we are motivated to act as we do; the factors that make each of us distinct individuals; what causes psychological disorders; and how those disorders are treated. The course places particular emphasis on scientific methodologies within the discipline. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the psychology department.

REL 130. Intro to Religions (1 course, AH or GL)

A cross-cultural survey course of major religious traditions, with emphasis upon the theoretical and methodological issues at stake in the discipline of Religious Studies. The course provides a balanced treatment of Asian and Western/Abrahamic traditions in order to explore the concept of 'religion' within a comparative humanistic context. Most important will be a close reading and discussion of primary texts in English translation. By the end of the course students will have developed a vocabulary for understanding religious phenomena cross-culturally and a sensibility for engaging with religious others in our globalizing world.

REL 140. Introduction to the Bible (1 course, AH or GL)

Welcome to the strange and curious world of the study of biblical writings and readers! Whether or not you have any religious interest in biblical writings, an understanding of history, literature, music, film, conflicts, and politics (among many other things) virtually requires some basic knowledge of the Bible and its readers. This course is, therefore, fundamental to your overall liberal arts training. I'm excited to journey with you all as we encounter together the diverse ways that folk relate to an ancient (textual/cultural) past in the service of understanding their present(s) and imagining different futures. What are some of the categories used to appraise how we situate biblical texts in relation to their ancient (Israelite, Jewish, Greco-Roman and beyond) cultural backgrounds? What discourses and relations of power are at work in contemporary biblical and related scholarship? More broadly, how might we imagine the relationships we have with (any/all) texts, while growing in (self-)critical awareness of the ideological/contextual nature of engaging with the past? Come and discover!

REL 250. Christianity (1 course, AH or GL)

A survey of major beliefs, practices and forms of the Christian religion. Special attention will be given to the Biblical foundations, theological formation and pivotal historical developments.

REL 258. Buddhism (1 course, AH or GL)

Examines the development of Buddhist thought, scriptures, practices and institutions in India and the religion's spread to China and Japan.

SOC 100. Contemporary Society (1 course, SS)

An introduction to sociology: its questions, concepts and ways of analyzing social life. The focus is on how human societies organize themselves; how culture, socialization, norms, power relations, social institutions and group interaction affect the individual; and how, in turn, societies are transformed by human action. Of particular concern are problems facing contemporary societies. Not open to seniors or for Pass-Fail credit.

SOC 100P. Contemporary Society (1 course, SS or PPD)

UNIV 135. Acad Excellence Seminar (1/2 course)

This course is designed to support students in their development as learners through readings, reflective writing, and class discussion. Topics covered include active reading, taking good notes, preparing for exams, and time management. Students will be encouraged to explore their strengths as scholars, to address their weaknesses and to become more engaged in the learning process.

UNIV 180. Sci Research Professional Devl (1/4-1/2 course)

To thrive in the 21st century, it is important for students to have sufficient knowledge of research and science skills. Research engagement with faculty members and peers provides students with hands-on experience in responsible conduct of research and science skill development. This professional development seminar course prepares students to develop a research hypothesis in their discipline, find related resources, search for funding opportunities, and learn to communicate with general audiences and scientific communities about their work. This seminar also exposes them to a technology that will enhance these skills and allows them to practice working on a team, which is essential for any scientist.

UNIV 190A. Intro to Global Studies (1/2-1 course)

An introductory, interdisciplinary study of a specific problem or series of ideas in the liberal arts. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

WGSS 140. Intro to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (1 course, SS or PPD)

This course introduces some key issues in contemporary women's, gender, and sexuality studies (WGSS) and provides a starting vocabulary and background in the field. Because WGSS is an interdisciplinary field, readings come from a number of different areas, including literature, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

WGSS 190A. Imagined Realities (1 course)

This course explores utopian and dystopian narratives in literary and visual culture created by women writers and artists. Specifically, we will examine conventions of the each genre in poetry, short stories, novels, graphic novels, as well as painting, sculpture, and film. Course texts include Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland, Kelly Sue DeConnick's and Valentine De Landro's comic B*tch Planet, to name a few.