Quantum information science (QIS) revolutionizes our understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe and promises world-altering improvements in a number of practical computational tasks. For theoretical computer scientists, QIS provides the means to unlock the ultimate computational powers available to us in this universe. For programmers and computer engineers, QIS offers the tools to run simulations and optimizations otherwise infeasible on classical computers. For theoretical physicists, QIS gives us hope of resolving paradoxes foundational to our understanding of Nature.

This is an advanced readings seminar focusing on recent English-language scholarship on modern Chinese military history. Roughly a third of the semester will be devoted to each of three major conflicts that helped shape China's modern history: the Opium War (1840-1842): the Taiping Rebellion (1851-1864); and the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945 that intersected with World War II. A basic background in modern Chinese history, such as one would get from an undergraduate survey, is strongly recommended.

Global pandemics, mass extinction, climate change, alien invasions, celestial events, cataclysmic wars, dehumanizing dystopias, zombie apocalypse, the rise of A.I., prophesied apocalypse. In this class, we will study the cinema of ultimate endings, examining an international selection of films and analyzing the philosophical, psychological, cultural, and aesthetic questions raised in end-of-the-world narratives. What do films about the end of the world tell us about contemporary realities and cultures in different parts of the world? How do they speak to historical realities?

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in industry-standard 3D animation production processes, while also exploring conceptual, innovative and critical approaches to 3D animation. Classes will consist of discussions, lectures, presentations, technical tutorials, assignments and critiques. Participants will learn keyframe animation, physics simulation, virtual cinematography and virtual lighting, texturing and rendering optimization. Students will also learn about sound production, post-production compositing, editing and output for installation.

This class explores digital image manipulation using the printmaking technique of Photopolymer Gravure within the context of contemporary art practice. Independent projects will be assigned involving a sustained inquiry in to self-selected themes.

Techniques and aesthetic considerations of techniques, engraving, aquatint, and related media. Emphasis on drawing and on understanding technical procedures.

Basic practice and theory of painting developed through the study of traditional and contemporary procedures used in the development of pictorial form. Emphasis on still life, landscape and the human figure. Materials: oil and aqueous media.

Advanced work in traditional and contemporary drawing media. Independent exploration of graphic problems. Solutions to problems sought in relation to student's personal objectives.

This course explores, through demonstrations and technical assignments, the creative possiblities of digital image creation and manipulation using primarily Photoshop, and the printmaking technique of Photopolymer Gravure processes.

Studio, workshop. Engraving, etching and printing images from metal plates. Emphasis on drawing and design in exploring and experimenting creatively with various techniques in group self-motivating workshops. Includes line etching, engraving, aquatint and related techniques. Students print their work and submit final portfolio. Attendance mandatory. Prerequisites: basic drawing, basic design, or consent of instructor. Cost of materials: $50.