In this course students will learn about the history of women in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Japan. We will examine the constantly shifting ways in which Japanese society defined womanhood as well as the actual ideas and actions of Japanese women. This course in gender history course will introduce students to the legal, political, intellectual, social, and cultural developments that have shaped the place of women within Japan. The course will explore these themes through scholarly secondary sources and a variety of primary sources.

A thorough review of grammar, reading and discussion of texts; emphasis on the cultural background of German-speaking countries. Equivalent of GERMAN 230 and 240. GERMAN 246 fulfills the Colleges Of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Humanities and Fine Arts Language requirement.

This course introduces students to a range of research methods designed to engage local community residents in identifying priority health and social problems, their causes and pragmatic solutions.

Students will be introduced to foundational philosophies and strategies for qualitative data analysis, coding their own data sets in weekly workshop and discussion settings. Strategies will be presented for setting up and organizing a database, coding and sorting data into categories, modifying and refining the scheme, aggregating data into larger themes or patterns, establishing audit trails, triangulating among data sources, participants and methodologies, and establishing trustworthiness of the data set.

The NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Student Chapters Residential Construction Management Competition (RCMC) is one of the highlights of the annual International Builders' Show. The competition gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges. During the convention, students defend their proposals to the judges in front of an audience

Course offered in Italian in two sections at 400 and 500 levels, with different course requirements for graduate and undergraduate students. The course will address, in particular, the relationship between literature, theory and thinking in Italo Calvino's late works and essays. Special emphasis will be placed on Calvino's effort in approaching the complexity of modern experience through his encyclopedic writing technique. Requirements: weekly readings and assignments, two compositions, midterm, presentation and final exam. Taught with ITALIAN 497L.

Most of the undeveloped land in the eastern U.S. that we rely on for public benefits and ecosystem services is owned by private individuals and families. Every day these private landowners are making decisions about who will own the land in the future and how will it be used. These decisions are the most significant driver of landscape change we face and will determine the public benefits that the land provides in the future (or doesn?t provide!).

Introduction to Journalism is a survey class that covers the basic principles and practices of contemporary journalism. By studying fundamentals like truth telling, fact checking, the First Amendment, diversity, the watchdog role of the press and public engagement, students will explore the role of the journalist in a democratic society. Students will also assess changes in the production, distribution and consumption of journalism through new technologies. Students will examine case studies across the media, and learn how different audiences, media and perspectives affect the news. (Gen. Ed.

In this course, students will continue to become acquainted with German-speaking cultures, while deepening their ability to analyze cultural material critically. Work on critical analysis will include numerous writing assignments and class discussion of films, articles, short stories, essays, and more. Review of complex grammar issues will be provided as well. After successful completion of this course, students should enter German 320. Prerequisite: German 240 or equivalent.

Mathematical models for analog circuit elements such as resistors, capacitors, opamps and MOSFETs as switches. Basic circuit laws and network theorems applied to dc, transient, and steady-state response of first- and second-order circuits. Modeling circuit responses using differential equations Computer and laboratory projects. NOTE: Grades of C or better in MATH 132 and PHYSICS 152 are strongly recommended.