INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II

Simple harmonic motion, fluids, electricity and magnetisms. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions and problem solving activities. Three extended-length classes/week plus a discussion section. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with labs. Prerequisite: PHY 117 or permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 28.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

An intermediate language course designed for students with two or three years of high school French. Its main objective is to develop cultural awareness and the ability to speak and write in French through exposure to a variety of media (literary texts, newspaper articles, ads, clips, films, videos). Students completing the course normally enter 220. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

ACCELERATED BEGINNING FRENCH I

An accelerated introduction to French for real beginners based on the video method French in Action. Development of the ability to communicate confidently with an emphasis on the acquisition of listening, speaking and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Four class meetings per week plus required daily video and audio work. Students completing the course enter 102 or 103. Students must complete both 101 and 102 or 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Recommended for students who intend to study in Paris.

ACCELERATED BEGINNING FRENCH I

An accelerated introduction to French for real beginners based on the video method French in Action. Development of the ability to communicate confidently with an emphasis on the acquisition of listening, speaking and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Four class meetings per week plus required daily video and audio work. Students completing the course enter 102 or 103. Students must complete both 101 and 102 or 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Recommended for students who intend to study in Paris.

PHYS CONDIT:PILATES MAT TRN I

Sectioned course. A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Enrollment limited to 25.

INTR ARCHITECTURE:SITE & SPACE

The primary goal of this studio is to engage in discourse about the inhabitation of the built environment, which is explored through the architectural design process. Students create projects to represent their ideas and observations in response to challenging questions about the art and craft of space-making. This course asks students to take risks, intellectually and creatively, to foster a keener sensitivity to the built environment as something that can be analyzed and manipulated.

THE BOOK:THEORY & PRACTICE I

Investigates (1) the structure and history of the Latin alphabet, augmenting those studies with brief lessons in the practice of calligraphy, (2) a study of typography that includes the composing of type by hand and learning the rudiments of printing type and (3) an introduction to digital typography. A required fee of $25 to cover group-supplied materials is charged at the time of registration. Students may require additional supplies as well and are responsible for purchasing them directly. Enrollment limited to 12.

CONTEMPORARY TEXTS

This course focuses on contemporary texts from different genres including newspaper and magazine articles, fiction, and short essays, from print and electronic media. This course further develops advanced reading, writing and discussion skills in Japanese and enhances students' understanding of various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Students work on group and individual projects such as comparative translation of a text from Japanese to English. Prerequisite: JPN 302 or permission of the instructor.

JAPANESE I (INTENSIVE)

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese.
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