CALCULUS I

Rates of change, differential equations and their numerical solutions, integration, differentiation and the fundamental theorem of the calculus. Situations in science and social science in which calculus naturally arises are emphasized.

POETRY CONCENTRATION CAPSTONE

The poetry concentration senior capstone project integrates the skills and perspectives learned through the electives in the concentration and practical experiences. Students design and complete an independent project and may, for example, write a chapbook of poetry or a portfolio of translations; create an integrated packet of curriculum materials for teachers of poetry in a particular grade (K?12); or curate an online exhibit of book arts or some part of the poetic process, such as drafts.

SEM: TAKING ARCHIVES PUBLIC

The capstone seminar brings together a cohort of concentrators to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of archives and public history. The seminar readings focus each week on case studies about contemporary challenges in preservation, access and interpretation of archival materials. In a variety of media, students analyze how these materials become part of a meaningful and usable past for general audiences.

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

The function of nervous systems. Topics include electrical signals in neurons, synapses, the neural basis of form and color perception, and the generation of behavioral patterns. See website (tinyurl.com/bio300) for full syllabus. Prerequisites: BIO 200 or 202. Laboratory (BIO 301) must be taken concurrently.

ADVANCED COMPOSITION

This course provides the student with the academic writing skills necessary to successfully undertake writing assignments in the upper-division Spanish courses. The course focuses on expository and argumentative writing, but some attention is devoted to writing narratives and descriptions. Grammar is reviewed within the context of the writing assignments. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or sufficient proficiency in Spanish. Enrollment limited to 19. Priority given to majors, minors and second-year students planning to study abroad.

MODELING IN THE SCIENCES

Same as MTH 205. This course integrates the use of mathematics and computers for modeling various phenomena drawn from the natural and social sciences. Scientific topics, organized as case studies, span a wide range of systems at all scales, with special emphasis on the life sciences. Mathematical tools include data analysis, discrete and continuous dynamical systems and discrete geometry. This is a project-based course and provides elementary training in programming using Mathematica. Prerequisites: MTH 112 or MTH 114. CSC 111 recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

MODELING IN THE SCIENCES

Same as CSC 205. This course integrates the use of mathematics and computers for modeling various phenomena drawn from the natural and social sciences. Scientific topics, organized as case studies, span a wide range of systems at all scales, with special emphasis on the life sciences. Mathematical tools include data analysis, discrete and continuous dynamical systems and discrete geometry. The course provides training through programming in Mathematica and/or MATLAB. Prerequisites: MTH 112 or MTH 114. CSC 111 recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

KOREAN II

Intermediate Korean II is the second part of a one-year intensive course for students who have already completed the intermediate-level Korean course, Intermediate Korean I, or who have the equivalent language competence in Korean. Designed for students seeking to become bilingual (or multilingual), this course provides numerous and varied opportunities to develop and practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
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