An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.

An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.

The course explores the influence of Asian cultures on the diplomacy and negotiating styles of East and Southeast Asian countries. Specific countries include Japan, China, North Korea, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Case studies will be based on current, on-going regional and global issues. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

This course engages the class in a semester-long design and/or analysis project. Students will work in ad hoc teams using a variety of skills and knowledge to address a current issue or question related to environmental sustainability for our local community. The specific projects will vary from year to year. Students will gain direct experience with the range and complexity of activities required to address a real-world environmental project. Student work will be assessed via progress reports (written and oral), reflective essays, and a final report.

An introductory exploration of the physical forms that knowledge and communication have taken in the West, from ancient oral cultures to modern print-literate culture. Our main interest will be in discovering how what is said and thought in a culture reflects its available kinds of literacy and media of communication.

Same as HSC 207. An introductory exploration of the physical forms that knowledge and communication have taken in the West, from ancient oral cultures to modern print-literate culture. Our main interest will be in discovering how what is said and thought in a culture reflects its available kinds of literacy and media of communication.

This course serves as an introduction to the theories, strategies, and techniques that form the bases for assessing learning in classrooms. The focus will be on the assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses associated with various approaches. Students will encounter a variety of instruments and methods used for collecting educational data including classroom tests, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced standardized achievement tests, portfolios, attitude and self-report scales, observational systems, and interview protocols.

Topics course. Many countries today face rapidly aging populations. The economic consequences will pose enormous challenges to policymakers. What are the implications of an aging population for the sustainability of pension funds and health care systems? for labor force growth and productivity growth? for savings and asset markets? for the demand for public and private goods? What policy options have economists offered to deal with these issues? In this seminar we will study these questions and more from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. Prerequisites: ECO 250, 253 and 220.

Summarizing, interpreting, and analyzing empirical data. Attention to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include elementary sampling, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. Assignments include use of statistical software and micro computers to analyze labor market and other economic data. Prerequisite: 150 or 153. Students will not be given credit for both ECO 220 and any of the following courses: MTH 190/PSY 190, GOV 190, MTH 241, MTH 245, or SOC 201.

Summarizing, interpreting, and analyzing empirical data. Attention to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include elementary sampling, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. Assignments include use of statistical software and micro computers to analyze labor market and other economic data. Prerequisite: 150 or 153. Students will not be given credit for both ECO 220 and any of the following courses: MTH 190/PSY 190, GOV 190, MTH 241, MTH 245, or SOC 201.