Students synthesize what they learned in the M.P.A. program in a paper that addresses an important gap in knowledge about a particular issue in public policy or management.

Students synthesize what they learned in the M.P.A. program in a paper that addresses an important gap in knowledge about a particular issue in public policy or management.

This seminar is designed for upper level undergraduate and graduate students who want to use some of the tools developed in US feminist theory in the 20th and 21st century to deal with the issues of gender, race, class, and sexual power as they reinforce each other in systems of social injustice. The topics we will focus on to bring out these connections include love as a value and a social construction, violence (both personal and institutional), and material class power as it reinforces and undermines racism, sexism, heterosexism, and trans oppression.

Important mechanical properties of materials engineering such as yield strength and fracture toughness experimentally investigated with a view towards materials selection and design. Skills emphasized: experimental technique, statistical analysis of data, report writing, and oral presentation. Prerequisites: M&I-ENG 201, 211 and 273. ENGLISH 351 (ENGLISH 351 may be taken concurrently).

This class aims to (1) communicate across cultural, historical, and spiritual boundaries, addressing social justice issues, (2) encourage exploration of self and personal heritage, critical thinking and questioning, and (3) inspire active learning, volunteerism, and hope. Ideally, this experience will become a step in a longer journey of commitment to social outreach and activism. Although we take account of student skills and preferences for service work, the service-learning we do in a community is ultimately determined by the community's need and request.

Introduction to photographic tools and methods. The balance between self-inquiry and the importance of process and materials as vehicles of meaning. Theory explored through class critiques and slide presentations. Photography examined and discussed both from a personal point of view and in its wider cultural context.

The first part of the course is focused on evaluating and experiencing mobile Apps that provide an art/art historical experience emphasizing the overall design of the App. There will be special focus on ones that make use of GPS. The second part of the course will be focused on learning the software, designing play basic screens (iPhone/iPad), and incorporating digital images and text. In the third part of the course each student or team of 2 students will research, design, and build an Art App or a GPS tour-like App.