YOGA I
Sectioned course. An introduction to basic yoga poses, breath techniques, meditation and yoga philosophy. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and benefit the mind/body connection.
SELF DEFENSE: BA GUA ZHANG
Sectioned course. Eight Trigram Palm is a traditional Chinese martial art once used by the Emperor's Imperial Guard. Its theory is based on the I Ching,(Book of Changes), and the eight surrounding trigrams. As a martial art, Ba Gua Zhang incorporates a number of training methods, making it a challenging and effective practice in terms of self-defense and health building. This course teaches strengthening postures, strike sequences, turning the circle, and forms which are the four pillars of this unique martial art. Enrollment limited to 20.
EQUITATION II
A series of courses in hunter seat equitation and basic dressage. Attention also given to safety, use and care of equipment, equine health and stable management. Students must attend registration session to be announced in eDigest. All sections are to be arranged. There is a fee. For students in their second semester of riding at Smith. Sections range from advanced beginner to advanced levels on the flat and over fences. Prerequisite: Equitation I.
EQUITATION I
A series of courses in hunter seat equitation and basic dressage. Attention also given to safety, use and care of equipment, equine health and stable management. Students must attend registration session to be announced in eDigest. All sections are to be arranged. There is a fee. For students in their first semester of riding at Smith. Sections range from beginner to advanced levels on the flat and over fences.
PLAYING THE GAME: INTRO TO ESS
A begining survey course of the disciplines that address physical activity and sport. The course takes into account the general effects of physical activity and how one studies and analyzes these experiences. Course content includes an examination of behavioral, sociocultural, and biophysical experiences and professional possibilities. Open to first years and sophmores.
SPECIAL STUDIES
This is a full-year course.
ADVANCED STUDIES
Open to seniors by permission of the department.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Quantum chemistry: an introduction to quantum mechanics, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, with applications in spectroscopy. Prerequisites: 118 or 224 and MTH 112 or MTH 114; strongly recommended: MTH 212 or PHY 210, and PHY 115 or PHY 117.