Objectives: Provide a practical understanding of matrix computations for science, engineering and industrial applications; provide solid foundations in computational linear algebra; introduction to parallel computing and programming practices. Contents: Introduction to Scientific Computing, basic numerical techniques of linear algebra and their applications, Data formats and Practices, matrix computations with an emphasis on solving sparse linear systems of equations and eigenvalue problems, parallel architectures and parallel programming with Open MP, MPI and hybrid.

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

Women have made tremendous gains in every aspect of social, economic and political life in the United States, particularly since the second wave of the women's movement in the 1960s. Yet, women's progress in terms of achieving elected office has reached a puzzling plateau since the 1990s.

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This seminar is a required course for Commonwealth Honors College students where students participate in a topical seminar-style course designed by its instructor. While the subject matter of each section is different, advanced knowledge of the topic is not required. While the subject matter of each section is different, the requirements for each section are the same. In this colloquium, students will engage deeply with material they have already encountered in the regular section of the course through further readings, conversation, and group work.

This course is the capstone course of the Master's program in higher education. The purpose is to demonstrate a command of the program's competencies through a culminating project.

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Ecological functions and assessment of resource values of wetlands. Major wetlands of the world used as case history studies.