Sectioned course. An introduction to the game of golf. Taught from "green to tee," this course teaches the basic mechanics of the swing as well as correct club selection. The initial focus of the course is directed to the "short game" and develops toward appropriate use of mid- and long irons, concluding with woods/metals. Applied rules of golf and etiquette are also addressed. Pending weather, field trip experience may be scheduled at the end of the term. Equipment is provided. Enrollment limited to 10 per section.

Sectioned course. The basic techniques of attack and defense, footwork, rules, equipment, strategies and techniques involved in foil fencing. A brief historical background of the tradition and origins of fencing. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course. The use and care of equipment, physiology and techniques of SCUBA diving. Students must supply their own mask, fins and snorkel, which maybe purchased through the instructor. Optional NAUI certification through open water dives is available for a fee. Prerequisite: satisfactory swimming skills and good health. Enrollment limited to 20.

Sectioned course. This course focuses on improving swimming techniques in all four strokes and introducing the use of the pool as a fitness medium in preparation for swim conditioning. Enrollment limited to 18.

A study of the major evolutionary events in the history of life, with a special focus on marine invertebrates. Special topics include evolution, functional adaptations, paleoenvironments, the origin of life, mass extinction and origination, and how life has changed through time. At least one weekend field trip. Prerequisite: 101 and 102, or 108, or FYS 103, or 102 with any other GEO 100-level course. 102 can be taken concurrently; open without prerequisite to majors in the biological sciences. Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Authors vary from year to year, but they are generally chosen from a list that includes epic and lyric poets, historians, orators, comedians and novelists, depending on the interests and needs of the students. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic is not the same. Prerequisite: two courses at the 200-level or permission of the instructor. A study of selected speeches of Cicero, Republican Rome's premier orator and the main model of eloquence for subsequent eras.

This course offers the opportunity to read contemporary poetry and meet the poets who write it. The course consists of class meetings alternating with public poetry readings by visiting poets. On five selected Tuesdays, the course also includes Tuesday Q&As with the poets, which meet from 4?5 p.m. Students with class, lab or required work conflicts are excused from Q&As. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Course may be repeated.

This course explores the similarities and differences in the cultural patterning of human experience, compares economic, political, religious and family structures in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania and analyzes the impact of the modern world on traditional societies. Several ethnographic films are viewed in coordination with descriptive case studies. Limited to first-year students and sophomores. Total enrollment of each section limited to 25. Offered both semesters each year.

A scholarly project completed under the supervision of any member of the program. Permission of the instructor required.

By permission of the Archaeology Advisory Committee, for junior or senior minors.