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Basic principles of physics illustrated by example and demonstration, whenever possible, from the biological sciences. Topics: electricity, magnetism, radiation, optics, relativity, quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 131/133 or equivalent. (Gen.Ed. PS)

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Examines art, literature, and music in turn-of-the-century Vienna in a social-historical cultural context with a focus on gender. Multimedia presentations. Conducted in English. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Over the course of the semester students will create, fund, run, and dissolve an imaginary 501(c)(3) public charity. Sec. 501(c)(3) public charities include soup kitchens, museums, private schools, legal aid centers, private hospitals, environmental organizations, and countless other types of educational, religious, scientific, and charitable organizations. As we work with our nonprofits, we will discuss the reasons the nonprofit sector exists and why nonprofit organizations receive preferential tax treatment.

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This writing seminar will explore historical and sociological literature on crime and punishment in the 20th century United States. Murder and mass incarceration will be among the topics covered. Students will write several short papers during the first half of the semester; during the second half, they will work on individual research projects, resulting in a final paper of 15-20 pages.

Advance your success as a college student! Through weekly workshops, presentations and assignments you will develop study and writing skills, understand own values system and connect with campus mentors.

Content varies somewhat depending on instructor; students are encouraged to read the detailed descriptions published each semester on the Department's website. The following are typical. (1) Introduction to philosophical thinking, stressing the formulation and evaluation of logical arguments, with readings from Plato and Descartes, and recent works on good and evil, immortality, and personal identity.

This course helps students develop a framework for the collection, analysis, and use of school data for educative decision-making. It investigates data-driven decision-making: its theory, its obligations under NCLB, and as a normative professional standard.